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What are the 6 categories of HAZMAT?
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FATCOC
1. Flammable or Combustible 2. Aerosol 3. Toxic 4. Corrosive 5. Oxidized Materials 6. Compressed Gases |
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Explain 9 procedures for HAZMAT spill.
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1. Discovery and notification
2. Initiation of Action 3. Evaluation 4. Containment and Damage Control 5. Dispersion of gases 6. Clean up and decontamination 7. Disposal of contamination material 8. Certificate for safe entry 9. Follow up reports |
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What kind of PPE must be used for a HAZMAT spill?
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Eye protection
Respiratory device Gloves |
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What are the discharge restrictions for plastic?
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Plastic is never discharged.
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What are the discharge restrictions for garbage?
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75 nautical miles
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What are the discharge restrictions for trash?
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50 nautical miles
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What are the discharge restrictions for sewage?
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3 nautical miles
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What are the discharge restrictions for oily waste?
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50 nautical miles
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What is the engineering log?
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Chronological listing of all engineering events and evolutions that occur during each watch.
- plant condition - engine miles steamed in one day - draft - displacement |
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What is the engineering bell book?
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Bells, signals, and other orders received BY THE THROTTLE MAN regarding changes to the main engines.
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What is the liquid load plan?
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Shows current displacement (Daily to the CO).
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What is the Ships Information book?
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Structural GOUGE for the ship that includes fire mains, potable water, and LP systems.
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What is the Engineering Department Organizational Manual (EDORM)?
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Engineering NIMITZINST... tells the responsibilities of engineering department.
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What is jacking over the main engine?
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Process of SLOWLY turning over the main engine at a rate of 1 turn to every 7 1/4 minutes.
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What are the steam turbines used for?
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This is the NIMITZ' means of propulsion.
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Explain the purpose and inter-relationship of the prime movers and reduction gears.
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Prime movers are used on the ship like a motor on a car. The reduction gear slows down the shafts so that the props cut through the water more efficiently.
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What are the lube oil pumps used for?
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Used to maintain the right amount of lube oil pressure to the main engine.
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True or False: The jacking gear is ALWAYS engaged when the main turbine throttles are open.
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False: they should NEVER be engaged when the main turbine throttles are open.
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What is shafting?
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Transmits the torque from the reduction gears to the propeller.
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How many props does the Nimitz have?
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4
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How big are the props onboard Nimitz?
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22 feet in diameter with five blades each.
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What is the strut bearing used for?
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It is the seal between the hull and the propeller that supports the shaft.
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What is the PSI for HP air?
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3000-5000 psi
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What is the PSI for LP air?
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100-125 psi
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What is the PSI for controlled air?
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78- 85 psi or 65-85 psi
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What is control air?
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a. Pneumatic tools
b. Air powered equipment c. Back up to control air |
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What is the difference between vital air and non-vital air?
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Vital air is used for pilot valves and control panels in the engineering plant. Non-vital air is everything else.
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Explain the special handling and storage requirements for calcium hypochlorite.
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6 oz bottle in white locker with red letters. It has to be free from oil or paint products.
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Where is the ships service electrical distribution system control panel located?
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4th deck
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How many LPACS are onboard?
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3
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What is HP air used for?
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- weapons elevator
- emergency breathing air station - arresting gear - AC elevators - emergency diesels - hangar bay doors - JBD's |
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What kind of A/C units are onboard and how many does Nimitz have?
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- York 363 ton centrifugal
- 10 units onboard |
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What are the A/C units used for?
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- Primary: cool vital equipment.
- Secondary: cool personnel. |
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What kind of refer units are onboard and how many does Nimitz have?
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- York 10 ton
- 5 units onboard |
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What are the refer units used for?
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They take away heat from chill and freeze boxes.
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What is the purpose of degaussing?
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- to reduce the magnetic signature of the ship.
- mine/submarine detection countermeasure. |
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What is the purpose of the Shipboard Oil Pollution Abatement program?
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A list of what LIQUIDS can and cannot be discharged off the ship.
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What does CHT stand for?
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Collection Holding and Transfer
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What PPE is used for CHT spills?
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- rubber boots
- gloves - disposable coveralls -face shield - Wiskydyne and Beddyne |
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What is Wiskydyne used for?
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Used to decontaminate personnel
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What is Beddyne used for?
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Used to decontaminate equipment.
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What is a CTG?
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Coolant Turbine Generator: ONLY USED TO POWER THE REACTOR COOLANT PUMPS.
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What is a SSTG?
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Ships Service Turbine Generator: used to make electrical power for lighting and other electrical equipment.
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What is the main reduction gear used for?
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Reduces the speed of the output/input shaft.
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What is the main thrust bearing used for?
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Transmits the thrust of the propellers to the hull of the ship.
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What is the steam generator used for?
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Transmits steam from the main engines to all the steam driven equipment on the ship.
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What is the hotwell?
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Collects condensation from the main condenser.
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What is the bulkhead stuffing box?
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Allows the line shaft to pass through the bulkhead and maintain watertight integrity.
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What are line shaft bearings used for?
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They are situated every 50 ft. to support the shaft and keep it from wobbling.
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What is a shaft seal?
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Allows the line shaft to pass through the bulkhead and maintain the watertight integrity. It is fire main cooled and has an inflatable boot in case of an emergency.
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What are the 6 steps to "Detect and Engage"?
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1. Initial detection through identification
2. Classification 3. Threat evaluation 4. Weapon assignment 5. Weapon firing 6. Kill evaluation |
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Explain radar?
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- radio detection and ranging
- transmits electromagnetic waves and when those waves strike a reflecting surface, a small portion of the original wave returns and is detected by a receiver. |
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What affects radar?
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WASH
- weather - atmospheric conditions - sea return - height of the antenna |
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Explain sonar?
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- sound navigation and ranging
- uses underwater acoustics energy to observe, detect, and communicate with submerged objects. |
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What affects sonar?
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STP
- salinity - temperature - pressure |
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What is command and control warfare (C2W)?
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Warfare discipline that provides the capabilities and organization needed to disrupt, neutralize, and deceive the enemies C2 systems while protecting our own.
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What is a good example of C2 Warfare?
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Electronic attack
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What is the Naval Surface Fire Support (NSFS)?
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It is where ships use guns against a shore target.
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What is the primary use for NSFS?
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It is primarily used to clear beaches for amphibious landings.
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What are the 2 warfare areas that utilize naval gun systems?
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1. Air Warfare (AAW)
2. Surface Warfare (SUW) |
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what are the 4 warfare areas that utilize naval missile systems?
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1. AAW
2. SUW 3. USW ( under sea warfare ) 4. Strike warfare |
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What is the purpose of fire control?
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It is a means by which various weapons are directed so that they will hit a desired target.
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Explain the capabilities of the harpoon?
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- subsonic, low altitude cruise missile
- used for surface targets only - advanced active homing - all weather capable |
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Explain the capabilities of the tomahawk?
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- long range
- subsonic - land attack - anti-ship |
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Explain the capabilities of the vertical launched ASROC?
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- primary vertical launched anti-submarine weapon.
- either has RTT (rocket thrown torpedo) - or RTDC (rocket thrown depth charge) |
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Explain the capabilities of standard missiles?
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- large group of guided missiles in the SMS arsenal.
- Used against air targets. |
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What two groups of self defense weapons does the Navy use?
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1. Guns (20mm, 5", 76 mm)
2. Missile: - NATO seasparrow surface missile system (NSSMS). - Rolling air frame missile system (RAM). |
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What does the Combat System Readiness Officer (CSRO) do?
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He is a liason between the TAO and the Combat System Officer of the Watch.
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What is the Nimitz primary anti-torpedo counter measure system?
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SLQ-25A (Nixie)
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How long is the SLQ-25A cable?
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1600 ft.
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What type of fuel is used in torpedoes?
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Otto II
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What is the difference between active and passive sonar?
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- Active: transmission of sound energy into the water, and utilizes transmitting and receiving.
- Passive: Sound originates with the target. |
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What is a hang fire?
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Accidental delayed ignition of the primer, igniter, or propelling charge.
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What is a miss fire?
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The failure of the primer to ignite when firing action is initiated.
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What is a hot gun?
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When 300 or more rounds are fired within a 5 minute period.
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What is a train warning cycle?
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A red circle around a power driven armament installation such as a gun mount/turrets/missile launchers.
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Describe HE-PD?
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High Explosive-Point Detecting: used against surface targets
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Describe HE-VT?
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High Explosive-Variable Time: used against aircraft targets
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Describe HE-CVT?
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High Explosive Controlled Variable Time
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Describe HE-MT/PD?
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High Explosive Mechanical Time/Point Detonating: used against air or surface targets
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Describe VT-NONFRAG?
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Variable Time Non-Fragmenting: used against air targets for practice.
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Describe RAP?
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Rocket Assisted Projectile: Increases the range of the 5" gun system
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Describe BL-P?
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Blind Load Plugged: "Blue" practice projectiles used for analysis
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Describe HE-IR?
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High Explosive Infrared: they are heat seekers
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Describe WP?
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White phosphorous
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Name the 5 components of a weapon system?
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- detection
- direction - delivery - destruction - missile |
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What is HERO?
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Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation to Ordinance
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Explain the term C4?
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Command Control Communications Computers: they are the tools with which command and control support personnel ensure that information supports their commanders needs.
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What the two primary gun weapons systems found on Navy ships?
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1. 5"/54 mk- 54 gun system
2. 76mm/ mk 75 |
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Explain the 3 colors dealing with ammo.
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- Blue: dummy rounds
- Yellow: live warhead - Brown: love rocket motor |
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What is the role of the OPSO?
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Planning, coordinating, and scheduling the operations of the ship and assigned aircraft for logistic services.
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What is the primary mission of CDC?
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Gather, process, display, evaluate, and disseminate tactical information and intel to command and control stations.
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What is the secondary mission of CDC?
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To control and/or assist in specific operations as delegated by proper authority.
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To whom does CDC report to?
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The Operations Officer
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What is the role of the TAO?
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To have weapons release authority, self defense of the ship.
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What is the role of Air Warfare Coordinator (AWC)?
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He is responsible to the TAO of the air picture around the ship.
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What is the role of the Undersea Warfare Coordinator?
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He is responsible to the TAO for the overall management of subsurface contacts.
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What is the role of the Anti Submarine Air Controller (ASTAC)?
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He is in charge of subsurface ID by air assets
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What is the day/night shape for vessel running aground?
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- Day: Ball-Ball-Ball
- Night: Red over red with deck lights on, flagstaff and jackstaff on. |
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What is the day/night shape for vessel at anchor?
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- Day: 1 ball
- Night: 1 red light |
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What is the day/night shape for vessel NOT under command?
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- Day: Ball-Ball
- Night: Red over red |
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What is the day/night shape for restricted maneuvering?
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- Day: Ball-Diamond-Ball
- Night: Red over white over red |
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What is the day/night shape for constrained by draft?
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- Day: 1 cylinder
- Night: Normal lights and 3 red vertical lights |
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Which pennant indicates senior officer present afloat?
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Starboard pennant
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How do you read flag hoists?
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Port to starboard, inboard to outboard
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What is the personnel recall flag?
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Papa
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What is the man overboard flag?
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Oscar
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What flag is flown during flight ops?
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Foxtrot
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What flag is flown for pilots onboard?
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Hotel
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What flag is flown for personnel working aloft?
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Kilo
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How is a line measured?
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Circumference
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How is a wire rope measured?
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Diameter
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What is the difference between 3 strand mooring lines and synthetic mooring lines?
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Synthetic is 3 times stronger than fiber, but due to its elasticity it is more dangerous.
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What is check in regards to line handling?
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Check: slow or ease
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What is cast off in regard to line handling?
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Cast off: let the line go
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What is a vast in regard to line handling?
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A vast: stop heaving around
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What is heave around in regard to line handling?
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Heave around: bring in line
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What is the difference between swing circle and drag circle?
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- Swing Circle: ship swings to the combined effects of the wind and current.
- Drag Circle: used when the anchor is the center of the circle. (smaller than the swing) |
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What is the a "sea painter"?
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It is used to keep the boat alongside while the ship is making way. It is the last line to be released on the davit and the first one to be attached.
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What is a "steady line"?
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There is one forward and aft that prevents swinging.
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What are "lifelines"? (also known as monkey lines)
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Lines on the davit with knots tied in them. They should hold 75% of the body weight.
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Name the animals in the f'ocsle?
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- bullnose
- pelican hook - wildcat - jackass - crowsfoot - elephant trunk - frogs - turtle back |
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What kind of anchor do we use on Nimitz?
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MK2 Stockless, 30 ton
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How many shots are in the anchor chain?
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12
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How long is one shot?
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90 feet
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How many fathoms are in one shot?
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15 (6 ft. x 15 = 90)
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How many feet are in one fathom?
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6
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How many links are in one shot?
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57
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How much does each link weigh?
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360 lbs.
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How much does a detachable link weigh?
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365 lbs.
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What is monkey fist?
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The weighted end of a heaving line
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What is the purpose of the anchor windlass?
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A machine that hosts the bow anchor.
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When you fake a line, what are you doing?
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Laying down rows, in flat bights, instead of rolling. They are in a figure 8 pattern.
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What is a spring lay?
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A line in which each strand consists of partly wire rope and partly of line.
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What is the forward most chock?
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Bullnose
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True or False: If you flemish a line, it is laid out to look like a cinnamon roll (in circles).
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True
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What is a pelican hook?
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A quick release device at the end of the shaft on a winch or horizontal shaft windlass on which the turns of the line or wire are taken for heaving.
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Referring to the anchor chain, at what order do the colors go, and what do they stand for?
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- Red, white, blue
- 15 fathoms |
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What is a line?
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General term for rope, either fiber or synthetic.
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What is a hawser?
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A line more than 5 inches in circumference.
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What is a capstan?
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Rotating mechanism used for raising the anchor or other heavy equipment.
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What is an anchor buoy?
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A small float secured to the anchor by a light line to mark the position.
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How many people are required to be on the boat davit to launch a RHIB?
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11
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How long is the messenger?
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800 ft.
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What is "small stuff"?
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Fiber line less than 1 3/4" circumference
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If it is more than 1 3/4" circumference, what is it called?
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Just a line.
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What is dipping the eye?
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Passing the eye fo the line through that of another line and than around a bolland.
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What is another name for "small stuff"?
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Marlin
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How many mooring lines are onboard?
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12
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What is a breast line?
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Keeps the ship from moving away from the pier.
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What is the forward spring line?
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Keeps the ship from moving aft.
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What is the after spring line?
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Keeps the ship from moving forward.
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What is a tattletale line?
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A bight of six thread manila hanging from two measured points used to determine if the safe working load of a line has been reached.
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What is a bight?
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Any section of the line between the line.
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Explain safe working load?
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The working load of a line before it reaches critical.
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What are two types of unrep?
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- Vertrep
- Conrep |
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What is the replenishment speed for Nimitz?
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13 knots
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What is a "control ship"?
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Unit guide for the unrep. Maintains steady course and speed, and is usually the delivery ship.
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What is a "approach ship"?
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Makes the approach, keeps comms with with the control ship.
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What is the "delivery ship"?
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Normally the control ship, provides the rigs and lines and the shot lines.
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How many transfer stations are onboard Nimitz?
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8
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What is a "outhaul line"?
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Lines attached to the trolley, used by the receiving ship to pull the trolley across, and the inhaul is used to pull it back.
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What is a messenger?
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Continuously graduated manila or nylon line to bring the ring aboard.
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How long is the messenger?
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800 ft.
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What is the phone and distance line?
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- Sound powered phone line for bridge to bridge comms. It is also equipped with distance flags to indicate distance between the two ships.
- Green, red, yellow, blue, white, and green (go rub your belly with grease) - Marked every 40 ft. starting with 60 |
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What are "riding lines"?
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4" manila line, 45 to 60 feet long. It is used to secure a fuel hose rig with either ROBB or NATO couplings as end fittings. to keep strain off the hose.
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What are "easing out" lines?
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Used to ease the high line or span wire clear of the side of the receiving ship during breaking of the rig.
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What is the Span Wire (highline)?
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- Span wire is used to transfer the fuel rig and act as a support during unrep.
- Highline is used to transfer light stores and/or personnel during unrep. - 800 ft. long |
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What is a Probe/ROBB coupling?
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- Used to receive fuel (fitting).
- Only US ships have the ROBB. |
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What is a station to station phone line?
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Used between different replenishment stations.
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What is TACAN?
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A device mounted on the ships mast which allows AC to dial a predetermined frequency and use as a homing device back to the ship.
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What are contour lights?
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Two blue lights shown by the control ship during approach and while the receiving ship is along side.
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What STREAM?
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- Standard Tension Replenishment Alongside Method
- Used for transferring cargo and ammunition. |
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What is a sliding pad eye?
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- Raises and lowers the load to the deck which the highline is attached to.
- There are two located on Nimitz (hangar bay 1 and 2). |
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What is a saddle whip?
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Used for heaving or slacking off the fueling rig flow through saddles.
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What is a BOLO?
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Nylone hotline with a lead weight used to pass the line, instead of the gun.
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What is the Fair Lead Block?
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Used to change the direction a line is going. Mainly used to bypass an obstruction.
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What is a snatch block?
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Block with a hinged strap that a bight can be laid into, instead of heaving the line through.
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What is a "star assembly"?
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A stream rig used when the receiving ship doesn't have hands on access to their attachments.
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What is a surf block?
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Standard underway replenishment fixture. It has a pair of sheaves to fair-lead the outhaul.
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What jersey and hat does a safety observer wear?
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White hat, white jersey with green cross.
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What jersey and hat does a rig captain wear?
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Yellow hat, yellow jersey, overall in charge of the rig.
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What jersey and hat does a signalman wear?
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Green hat, green jersey, communicates via paddles and flashlights. Works with the rig captain.
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What jersey and hat does a corpsman wear?
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White hat, white jersey with red cross, and gives first aid when needed.
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What jersey and hat does a gunners mate wear?
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Red hat, red jersey, and provides the station with the line throwing gun.
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What jersey and hat does a winch operator wear?
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Brown hat, brown jersey, and controls the winch.
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What jersey and hat does a phone talker wear?
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Green hat and green jersey.
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What does ONE blast of the whistle mean?
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Tells the receiving station the shot line is on the way.
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What is "Romeo at the Dip"?
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- If delivery ship: Preparing to receive you alongside.
- If receiving ship: Ready to come alongside. |
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What is "Romeo Close Up"?
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- If delivery ship: Ready to receive you on the side indicated.
- If receiving ship: Commencing my approach. |
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What is "Romeo Hauled Down"?
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- If delivery: First line is over.
- If receiving: First line is over and secured. |
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What is "Prep at the Dip"?
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Receiving ship ONLY: Expect to disengage in 15 minutes.
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What is "Prep Close Up"?
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Receiving ship ONLY: I am disengaging.
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What is "Prep Hauled Down"?
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Receiving ship ONLY: The last line is clear.
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What is "Bravo at the Dip"?
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- Delivering: Temporarily stopped giving.
- Receiving: Temporarily stopped receiving. |
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What is "Bravo Close Up"?
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- Delivery: Transferring fuel/ammo
- Receiving: Receiving fuel/ammo |
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What is "Bravo Hauled Down"?
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Receiving ship ONLY: Delivery complete.
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What is the "Special Sea and Anchor Detail"?
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Set during unreps and entering/leaving ports.
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What is plane guard?
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Helo or surface ship position themselves behind the Carrier (3000-5000 yds) in case of a man overboard or downed aircraft.
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What is the low visibility detail?
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- Extra lookouts, radars and navigation stations are manned.
- Set visibility is less than 3 nautical miles. |
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What is flight quarters?
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Set 2 hours prior to flight operation.
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Who decides man overboard?
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CO
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What direction is entry of the crew into the water (life boats)?
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AWAY from the direction of the wind.
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How many lifeboats are onboard?
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262
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What type of lifeboats does Nimitz have?
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MK-6
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How many people does each lifeboat hold?
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25 (or 110% of the crew total)
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What is the DRT?
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Dead Reckoning Tracer
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What is the easiest way to rescue a person?
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Helo
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What is the hardest way to save a person?
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Shipboard rescue.
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What is true bearing?
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True north on a compass.
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What is relative bearing?
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Direction of an object from the Nimitz if the Nimitz is 0 degrees.
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What is the "give way" vessel?
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- Vessel that must keep clear.
- The other vessel would be the "stand on" |
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Define the navigational lights for underway?
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Port and starboard lights, fwd mast head, aft mast head, and stern light.
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Define the navigational lights for inport?
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AC warning lights and stern light.
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Define the navigational lights for engaged in special flight operations?
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Almost all lights are on.
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Define the navigational lights for man overboard?
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Same as underway except pulsating red over red.
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Define the navigational lights for not under command?
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Red over red.
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Define the navigational lights for at anchor?
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Forward and aft AC warning lights, and anchor lights.
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Describe the various low visibility sound signals and what they indicate?
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Ships at sea must sound a prolonged 6 second blast at intervals and not more than two minutes, and not less than 1 minute 45 seconds. Actual sound must vary!!
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What is a fathometer?
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It measures the depth of the water from the keel to the bottom of the ocean.
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What is a stadmeter?
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An instrument used to compute the distance from your ship to a target (must have height with known triangulation).
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What is a chronometer?
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Main navigational timepiece. It is compared on a daily basis.
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What is the International Association of Lighthouse Authorities (IALA)?
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Applies to all rules which apply to all fixed and floating markers other than lighthouses, sector lights, range lights, light ships, and large navigational buoys.
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Explain GMT and time zones?
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- GMT is Greenwich mean time.
- There are 24 time zones and are spaced out every 15 degrees. |
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Explain the duties of the OOD?
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Designated by the CO to be in charge of the ship.
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Explain the duties of the Conning Officer?
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Assistant to the OOD and directs the Helmsman on speed.
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Explain the duties of the BMOW?
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Assists the OOD, BM supervisor, and overall in charge of all watch stations.
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Explain the duties of the Helmsman/Lee Helmsman?
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Steers the ship, takes orders from the Conning Officer.
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Explain the duties of the Quartermaster of the Watch?
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Reports to the OOD, is overall in charge of maintaining the watch log.
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What is a barometer?
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A weather indicating device used to detect high and low pressure.
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What is a psychrometer?
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- Indicates wet and dry temp.
- Indicates humidity and dew point. |
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What is the JX/JL circuit used for?
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Lookout circuit
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What does COSAL stand for?
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Coordinated Shipboard Allowance List
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What is a DLR?
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Depot Level Repairables
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What is RIP?
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- Remain In Place
- When a Depot Level Repairable (DLR) item is issued from stock, and the unserviceable item is to remain in place until the new item in on station. |
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Define MAMS?
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Maintenance Assist Modules
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What are two types of OPTAR funds?
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- Consumables
- Repairables |
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What is CRAMSI?
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Consolidated Residual Asset Management System Inventory
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What is DRMO?
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Defense Reutilization Marketing Office
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What is UMMIPS?
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Uniform Material Movement and Issue Priority System
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What are the 8'o clock reports?
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- Taken by the XO at 1730 at sea and 1930 by the CDO in port.
- Report on all ship spaces and AOR. |
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What are 12'o clock reports?
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- Given to the CO.
- Consists of daily operational reports on bots, chronometer readings, fuel, oil and water, muster, draft, and magazine temperatures. |
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What is the role of the CMC?
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Liason to the CO of the crew.
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What types of formal counseling are there?
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- Personal
- Performance |
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If a service member receives a trait of 2.0 on an EVAL, when will he be eligible for a good conduct medal?
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3 years from the ending date of the evaluation.
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What is on a page 2?
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Emergency data.
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What is on a page 4?
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Qualifications
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What is on a page 13?
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Admin remarks
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What is an EDVR?
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Enlisted Distribution Verification Report
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What is the FORMAL way to communicate throughout the DOD?
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Naval Message
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What is both a formal and informal way to communicate in the navy?
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E-mail
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What is the Command Training Team responsible for?
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NR&R workshops and annual training, as well as passing any NEW policies as directed by the CNO.
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What is the Command Assessment Team (CAT) responsibility?
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Conducting surveys to assess command equal opportunity climate etc.
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What is NR&R?
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- Navy Rules and Regulations.
- Mandatory within 90 days. |
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What is ORM?
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Operational Risk Management
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What is POA&M?
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Plan of action and milestone
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What is a CINC?
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4 commands: Atlantic, Pacific, Naval Forces Europe, and MSC.
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How many personnel must be at a command for there to be a CMC?
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250
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What is the difference between the SORN and the SORM?
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- SORN is navy.
- SORM is command. |
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What are the 7 principles of Naval logistics?
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FREASSS
- Flexibility - Responsiveness - Economy - Attainability - Simplicity - Sustainability - Survivability |
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What are the 6 areas of Naval Doctrine?
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COW LIP
- Naval command and control - Naval operations - Naval warfare - Naval logistics - Naval intelligence - Naval planning |
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What was the first ship named after an enlisted man?
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The Osmond Ingraham (DD 225)
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Explain "Dipping the Ensign"?
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Merchant ships salute Navy ships by dipping their ensigns.
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What were the 3 classes of ships at the inception of the Navy?
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- Ships of the line
- Sloops of war - Frigates |
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What was the smallest type of ship when the Navy was incepted?
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Sloops of war.
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Which was the largest type of ship when the Navy was first established?
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Ships of the line.
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What was the importance of the Battle of Coral Sea?
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First war where there was CV vs. CV combat.
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What was the importance of the Battle of Normandy?
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It was the largest amphibious operation.
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What was the importance of the Battle of Midway?
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It was the turning point of the Pacific. We sank 4 Japanese carriers.
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What was the importance of the Battle of Guadalcanal?
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Five Sullivan brothers died.
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What was the importance of the Battle of Leyte Gulf?
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The Japanese lost the Philippines and it was a catastrophe of their navy.
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What led to the formation of the navy?
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Taxation without representation.
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When is the Navy's birthday?
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October 13, 1775
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Who was the first commander and chief?
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Esek Hopkins
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What are the 3 levels of war?
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- Tactical
- Operational - Strategic |
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Name the warfare role and range of the F-14 Tomcat?
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- Air intercept.
- 100 NM |
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Name the warfare role and range of the F/A-18 Hornet?
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- Multi mission fighter.
- 160 to 180 NM. |
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Name the warfare role and range of the S-3B?
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- Subhunter.
- 300 NM. |
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Name the warfare role and range of the EA-6B?
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- Electronic warfare.
- 200+ NM. |
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Name the warfare role and range of the SH-60F?
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- Anti-submarine warfare.
- 100 NM. |
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What is the primary role of the SLQ-32?
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Anti-ship missile defense.
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What is the secondary role of the SLQ-32?
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Jamming
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Name the Nimitz 2 air search radars?
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- SPS-49A (2-D) 250 NM.
- SPS-48E (3-D) 220 NM. |
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What is the AN/SPQ-9B use for and what is its range?
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(2-D) radar that detects low flying, sea skimming missiles with a range of 80 NM.
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What is the ships primary surface search radar?
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SPS-67
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How many people are allowed to sit on the bridge?
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2: CO and Navigator.
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What is ACDS?
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Advanced Combat Direction System
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What is EEFI?
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Essential Elements of Friendly Information.
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What is EMCON?
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- Emmissions Control
- Comms integrity |
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What is the primary weapon used for anti-submarine warfare?
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MK-46 and MK 50
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What is WQC-2?
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- Gertrude
- Undersea phone |
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What is the XBT used for?
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- Expendable Bathythermograph
- Buoy that measures sea temp/depth used for sonar predictions. |
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How many RAM launchers are onboard?
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- 2 launchers
- 21 missiles each - Located forward port and aft starboard |
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How many NSSMS systems are onboard?
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- 2 launchers
- 8 missiles each - Located forward starboard and aft port |
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How many 50 cal mounts are onboard?
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10
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Explain which point defense system is used in USW warfare?
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SLQ- 25 (Nixie)
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Explain which point defense system is used in AW warfare?
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- RAM
- Nato Sea Sparrow (NSS) |
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Explain which point defense system is used in SUW warfare?
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- Nato Sea Sparrow (NSS)
- 50 cal |
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Explain the safety precautions associated with NSSMS salvo alarm system?
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- Red circle, 18 inches PAST the furthest protruding point.
- 4 ft. from center to end |
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Define confidential?
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Identifiable damage to national security.
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Define secret?
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Serious damage to national security.
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Define top secret?
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Grave damage to national security.
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How many main thrust bearings are onboard and where are they?
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- 4
- Mounted on the bedplates of the reduction gear. |
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What are shaft seals and where are they located?
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Seal that goes around the shaft and out of the ship for water tight integrity.
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How many strut bearings are onboard and where are they located?
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- 4
- Located outside the ship. - They keep the strut aligned by holding all the weight. |
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What is the purpose of the jacking gear?
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It slowly turns the main engine to prevent warping of the shaft.
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Explain what it means to split the steam plants?
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Provides the maximum steam cycle.
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Explain what it means to cross connect the steam plants?
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One reactor handles all the load.
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What is "Trailing the Shaft"?
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The shaft spins freely.
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What is restricted maneuvering?
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This is where propulsion and electricity are essential.
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What type of fuel is used in the reactors?
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Uranium 235
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What type of reactors do we have onboard?
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Pressurized water reactors.
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What are the 4 benefits of nuclear propulsion?
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- Increased distance
- More bombs - More fuel - Higher sustainable speed |
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How many CHT tanks are onboard?
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5
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How many sewer ejector pumps are onboard?
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6
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What the GPM rating for the sewage ejector pumps?
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400
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What are the 3 modes of operation for CHT?
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- Inport
- Transit - Underway |
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How far out to sea must you be before discharging CHT?
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3 NM
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Describe what degaussing A coils are used for?
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Loops around the ship vertically from forward to aft.
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Describe what degaussing M coils are used for?
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Runs horizontal along the ships waterline.
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Describe what degaussing FP-QP coils are used for?
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FP coil is around the f'ocsle and the QP coil is around the quarterdeck and aft part of the ship.
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Where is the degaussing switchboard and what is its use?
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- 3-115-2-Q
- Reduces the ships magnetic field. |
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Where is the remote control panel for the degaussing switchboard?
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09 level
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How many distilling units are onboard?
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4
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What type of distilling units does Nimitz have?
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6 stage flash type.
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How much water do the distilling units produce a day?
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100,000 per day (400,000 total)
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How many gallons of water is each person allotted per day?
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35
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How many gallons of water do all personnel onboard use a day?
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250,000
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How many gallons of water goes to the propulsion plant?
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120,000
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What are the three types of distilling units?
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- Flash type
- Submerged tube type - Solo shell type |
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At what rate do we add HTH to potable water?
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1 ounce per every 5000 gallons.
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What is feed water?
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No chlorine is in water, used in the boilers.
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How many potable water pumps are onboard?
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4
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Where are the potable water pumps located?
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Located in each MMR.
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How many potable water tanks are onboard Nimitz?
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26
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How many gallons of water do the potable water tanks hold?
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485,000
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How many potable water risers are onboard?
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4- used to take potable water from tenders or shore facilities.
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What is HTH?
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It is a chlorinator used to treat potable water to make it usable for drinking.
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What is the difference between a normal steaming line-up and normal shore power line-up?
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- Normal steaming is when the ship provides 100% of the ships load.
- Normal shore is when the ship provides 50% and the shore provides the other 50%. |
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What is "Reactor Critical"?
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The normal working level of the reactor, it is a constant power level.
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What is "Reactor Scram"?
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Emergency shut down for the reactors.
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What is a TLD?
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Thermal Luminescent Dosimeter
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What is ORSE?
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Operational Reactor Safeguards Exam
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What are primary list control systems?
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- 10 tanks
- Makes minor changes in ships list by pumping water between the fourth deck - Would take 20 minutes to move 1.5 degrees |
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How many list control pumps are onboard?
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2
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How many list control tanks are onboard?
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10
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Where is the list control operating panel located?
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4-119-0-C
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How many steam reboilers are onboard and give three uses?
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- 2
- Ships whistle, Laundry, Hot water heaters |
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What does CATCC stand for?
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Carrier Air Traffic Control Center
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What are some emergency destruction procedures?
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- Jettison
- Break with sledge hammer - Burning - Shredding |
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What is the use and range of the AN/SPN-41?
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Bullseye: Send only radar, helps with landing.
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What is the use and range of the AN/SPN-43C?
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Marchall radar: Used to line up AC in landing pattern 50 NM out.
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What is the use and range of the AN/SPN-46V or ACLS (Needles)?
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- Actually assists pilot in landing.
- 4 modes: Mode III, Mode II, Mode I, and Mode IA. |
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What does ACLS stand for?
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Automatic Carrier Landing System
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What are flight deck markings for?
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For emergency situations, used to locate fire fighting equipment and beware of danger areas.
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What is FLOLS?
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Fresnal Lens Optical Landing System
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What is the NS-60 mobile crash crane used for?
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Move damaged aircraft off the runway.
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What is the range for HF?
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3-30 mhz
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What is the range for VHF?
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30-300 mhz
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What is the range for UHF?
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.03-.3 ghz
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What is the range of SHF?
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3-30 ghz
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What is the range of EHF?
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30-300 ghz
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What SHF ANT affects the pots line and internet?
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WSC-6
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What SHF ANT affects sailor phones?
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Challenge Athena III
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How many modes of steering are there?
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4
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What are the 4 modes of steering?
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- Auto pilot
- Hand electric - Emergency - Manual |
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Where are the 4 places you can steer the ship from?
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- From the bridge: Helm
- Aft steering: Trick wheel - Aft steering: Emergency unit - Ram room: Hand reach assembly |
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What does the normal boat crew consist of?
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- Coxswain
- Bow hook and stern hook - Boat keeper - Boat engineer - Boat officer |
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What is the man overboard boat crew?
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- Boat officer
- Coxswain - Boat engineer - Signalman - Bow hook/ SAR swimmer |
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What type of life boats does Nimitz have?
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MK 6/262
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How much weight can monkey lines hold?
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75% of body weight
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How fast does the ship go when launching a boat?
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5-10 knots
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What is the B&A crane used for?
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Onload and offload small boats and damaged aircraft.
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What is the stern dock used for?
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Embarking and disembarking personnel to and from the ship for liberty while at anchorage.
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What is a SSBN?
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Ballistic Submarine
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What is a RHIB?
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Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat
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Explain 7MRB9534?
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- 7M: 7 meter
- RB: RHIB Boat - 94: year - 34: sequential number made that year |
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What is CASCOR and CASCAN?
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Casualty Correction and Casualty Cancellation
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What is the difference between 2D and 3D?
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- 3D: Range, bearing, and elevation
- 2D: Range and bearing |
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What is the purpose of Links?
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Communication path between Tactical Data Systems equipped and both TDS and Non-TDS equipped units.
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What are the 4 Links onboard?
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- Link 4a: Dolly
- Link 14: Beaver - Link 11: Alligator - Link 16: Timber |
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What are two types of flashing lights?
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Directional (12) and Omni Directional (24)
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Where are omni directional lights onboard?
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Mast: used for morse code.
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What is the purpose of CVIC?
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Provides intel information concerning enemy activity under the IO and N2.
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What is C4I?
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- Command Control Communication Computer and Intel.
- Designed to obtain timely, accurate, and complete targeting information to permit effective employment of long range weapons. |
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What is a STRIKE mission?
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A mission designed to destroy specified targets at known locations.
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How long is the flight deck?
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1092 feet
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How long is the ship?
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115'4
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What is TACAN?
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Tactical navigation
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How many fueling stations are onboard?
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4
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What is the second highest point on the ship?
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TACAN
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When is a logistic request submitted when going to a foreign port?
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- 2 weeks
- 48 hours for US |
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What is MoveREP?
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Reports the current, previous, or expected position of the ship.
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What is the length of the shaft alley?
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85 feet
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What is JP-5 also known as?
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F44
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What is an LPD?
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Amphibious Transport Dock
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What is the concentration of AFFF?
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94% water, 6% AFFF
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What type of fire is HALON 1301 used for?
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Class B fires
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How many repair lockers are onboard?
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10
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How should the DT-60 be worn?
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Around the neck
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How many AFFF stations are onboard?
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20
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What kind of fire does AFFF fight?
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Bravo
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What is the AFFF circuit?
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X50J
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What is the emergency comms circuit?
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X40J
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How many modes of IFF are there?
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5
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How long is the 1 1/2 inch hose?
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50 feet
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How long is the time delay for Halon?
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30 seconds
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At what temp is Halon toxic?
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900 degrees
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How does AFFF extinguish a Class Bravo fire?
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It prevents reflash by forming a vapor barrier
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What is the captains battle circuit?
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JA
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What are the 2 types of PKP bottles?
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- 18 lbs.
- 27 lbs. |
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How many P-100 pumps are onboard?
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2
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What is the effective range of a 15 lbs CO2 bottle?
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- 4-6 ft. from the horn.
- 40-45 seconds |
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What are the three material conditions on the ship?
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- Yoke
- X-Ray - Zebra |
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What is the difference in haze gray and deck gray paint?
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- Haze gray is for vertical surfaces
- Deck gray is for horizontal surfaces |
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What is the DC circuit?
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4MC
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What are the different types of fires?
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- Alpha: forms ash
- Bravo: Flammable liquids - Charlie: Electrical - Delta: Burning metals |
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Name three types of shoring?
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K, H, I
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What are two types of soft patching?
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- Jubilee
- Soft |
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What deck is the damage control deck?
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Second deck
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Who is authorized to change common hand tools on a MRC?
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WCS
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What color is a classified MRC card?
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Pink
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What is an EGL?
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Equipment Guide List
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What are 3 ways heat can be transferred?
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- Radiation
- Conduction - Convection |
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What is unique about the Nimitz fire system?
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If one shuts down, it does not affect the other systems.
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Give three purposes of first aid?
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- Preserve life
- Prevent further injury - Minimize infection |
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What is the color of the PKP bottle and how much does it weigh?
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- Red
- Either 18lbs or 27 lbs |