Helmsman

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What are the USCG's Core Values?

Back 1

Honor, Respect, Devotion to duty

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What is the USCG's Ethos?

Back 2

I am a Coast Guardsman.

I serve the people of the United States.

I will protect them.

I will defend them.

I will save them.

I am their shield.

For them I am Semper Paratus.

I live the Coast Guard Core Values.

I am proud to be a Coast Guardsman.

We are the United States Coast Guard.

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Who is the father of the Coast Guard?

Back 3

Alexander Hamilton

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How did the USCG originate?

Back 4

It traces back to the United States Revenue Cutter Service established by Alexander Hamilton under the Department of the Treasury on August 4, 1790. The United States Revenue Service had 10 cutters tasked with enforcement of tariff laws and prevention of smuggling.

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When did the modern USCG originate?

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1915 - Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service. President Woodrow Wilson signed into law the "Act to Create the Coast Guard".

1939 - U.S. Lighthouse Service was added.

1942 - Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation was added.

1967 - Moved from the Department of the Treasury to the Department of Transportation.

2003 - Moved to the Department of Homeland Security in response to 9/11.

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Coast Guard missions

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The Coast performs 11 official missions:

Port and Waterway Security

Drug Interdiction

Law Enforcement

Defense Readiness

Migrant Interdiction

Aids to Navigation

Search & Rescue

Living Marine Resources

Marine Environment Protection

Marine Safety

Ice Operations

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1st General Order

Back 7

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

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2nd General Order

Back 8

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

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3rd General Order

Back 9

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

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4th General Order

Back 10

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

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5th General Order

Back 11

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

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6th General Order

Back 12

To recieve, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the commanding officer, field officer of the day, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch.

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7th General Order

Back 13

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

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8th General Order

Back 14

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

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9th General Order

Back 15

To call the petty officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions.

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10th General Order

Back 16

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

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11th General Order

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To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

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Back 18

Topping Ornament

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Back 19

Truck, Peak, Locked Position (top)

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Back 20

Crossarm, Yardarm, Crosstree

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Back 21

Halyards

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Back 22

Belay Pins

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Back 23

Pin Rail

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E-1

Back 24

Seaman Recruit - SR

ZERO ONE white stripe on a field of blue.

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E-2

Back 25

Seaman Apprentice - SA

ZERO TWO white stripes on a field of blue

Fireman Apprentice - FA

ZERO TWO red stripes on a field of blue

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E-3

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Seaman - SN

ZERO THREE white stripes on a field of blue

Fireman - FN

ZERO THREE red stripes on a field of blue

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E-4: Shoulder Insignia

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Petty Officer Third Class - PO3

ZERO ONE red chevron, below ZERO ONE white rating insignia, below ZERO ONE white crow on a field of blue.

Front 28

E-4: Collar Device

Back 28

Petty Officer Third Class - PO3

ZERO ONE gold chevron, below ZERO ONE silver shield.

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E-5: Shoulder Insignia

Back 29

Petty Officer Second Class - PO2

ZERO TWO red chevrons, below ZERO ONE white rating insignia, below ZERO ONE white crow on a field of blue.

Front 30

E-5: Collar Device

Back 30

Petty Officer Second Class - PO2

ZERO TWO gold chevrons, below ZERO ONE silver shield.

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E-6: Shoulder Insignia

Back 31

Petty Officer First Class - PO1

ZERO THREE red chevrons, belowZERO ONE white rating insignia, below ZERO ONE white crow on a field of blue.

Front 32

E-6: Collar Device

Back 32

Petty Officer First Class - PO1

ZERO THREE gold chevrons, below ZERO ONE silver shield.

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E-7: Shoulder Insignia

Back 33

Chief Petty Officer - CPO

ZERO THREE gold chevrons, below ZERO ONE white rating insignia, below ZERO ONE gold rocker, below ZERO ONE white crow on a field of blue.

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E-7: Collar Device

Back 34

Chief Petty Officer - CPO

ZERO ONE gold anchor, ZERO ONE silver shield.

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E-8: Shoulder Insignia

Back 35

Senior Chief Petty Officer - SCPO

ZERO THREE gold chevrons, belowZERO ONE white rating insignia, belowZERO ONE gold rocker, belowZERO ONE white crow, below ZERO ONE white star on a field of blue.

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E-8: Collar Device

Back 36

Senior Chief Petty Officer - SCPO

ZERO ONE gold anchor, ZERO ONE silver shield, below ZERO ONE silver star.

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E-9

Back 37

Master Chief Petty Officer - MCPO

Command Master Chief Petty Officer - CMC

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Force or Area Command Master Chief Petty Officer - MCPOCG

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard -MCPOCG

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MCPO: Shoulder Insignia

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Master Chief Petty Officer E-9

ZERO THREE gold chevrons, belowZERO ONE white rating insignia, belowZERO ONE gold rocker, belowZERO ONE white crow, below ZERO TWO white stars on a field of blue.

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MCPO : Collar Device

Back 39

Master Chief Petty Officer E-9

ZERO ONE gold anchor and ZERO ONE silver shield, belowZERO TWO silver stars.

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CMC : Shoulder Insignia

Back 40

Command Master Chief Petty Officer E-9

ZERO THREE gold chevrons, belowZERO ONE white shield, belowZERO ONE gold rocker, belowZERO ONE white crow, belowZERO TWO white stars on a field of blue.

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CMC : Collar Device

Back 41

Command Master Chief Petty Officer E-9

ZERO ONE gold anchor and ZERO ONE silver shield, below ZERO TWO silver stars.

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MCPOCG (Reserves) : Shoulder Insignia

Back 42

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Force E-9

ZERO THREE gold chevrons, belowZERO ONE gold shield, belowZERO ONE gold rocker, belowZERO ONE white crow, belowZERO TWO gold stars on a field of blue.

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MCPOCG (Reserves) : Collar Device

Back 43

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Reserve Force E-9

ZERO ONE gold anchor and ZERO ONE silver shield, below ZERO TWO silver stars.

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MCPOCG : Shoulder Insignia

Back 44

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard E-9

ZERO THREE gold chevrons, belowZERO ONE gold shield, belowZERO ONE gold rocker, belowZERO white crow, below ZERO THREE gold stars on a field of blue.

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MCPOCG : Collar Device

Back 45

Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard E-9

ZERO ONE gold anchor and ZERO ONE silver shield, below ZERO THREE silver stars.

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W-2

Back 46

Chief Warrant Officer 2

Collar Device: ZERO ONE gold bar with ZERO THREE blue breaks.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO ONE half-inch gold band with ZERO THREE blue breaks, below ZERO ONE gold shield, below ZERO ONE gold rating insignia on a field of blue.

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W-3

Back 47

Chief Warrant Officer 3

Collar Device: ZERO ONE silver bar with ZERO TWO blue breaks.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO ONE half-inch gold band with ZERO TWO blue breaks, below ZERO ONE gold shield, below ZERO ONE gold rating insignia on a field of blue.

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W-4

Back 48

Chief Warrant Officer 4

Collar Device: ZERO ONE silver bar with ZERO THREE blue breaks.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO ONE half-inch gold band with ZERO ONE blue break, below ZERO ONE gold shield on top, below ZERO ONE gold rating insignia on a field of blue.

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O-1

Back 49

Ensign - ENS

Collar Device: ZERO ONE gold bar.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO ONE half-inch gold band, below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Lacing: same as the shoulder insignia

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O-2

Back 50

Lieutenant Junior Grade - LTJG

Collar Device: ZERO ONE silver bar.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO ONE half-inch gold band, below ZERO ONE 1/4-inch gold band, below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Lacing: Same as Shoulder Insignia.

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O-3

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Lieutenant - LT

Collar Device: ZERO TWO silver bars.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO TWO half-inch gold bands, below ZERO ONE gold shield.

Lacing: Same as Shoulder Insignia.

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O-4

Back 52

Lieutenant Commander - LCDR

Collar Device: ZERO ONE Gold Leaf

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO ONE half-inch gold band, below ZERO ONE 1/4-inch gold band, below ZERO ONE half-inch gold band,below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue

Lacing: Same as Shoulder Insignia

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O-5

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Commander - CDR

Collar Device: ZERO ONE silver oak leaf.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO THREE half-inch gold bands, below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Lacing: Same as Shoulder Insignia

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O-6

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Captain - CAPT

Collar Device: ZERO ONE silver eagle

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO FOUR half-inch gold bands,below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Lacing: Same as Shoulder Insignia

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O-7

Back 55

Rear Admiral (lower half) - RDML

Collar Device: ZERO ONE silver star.

Lacing: ZERO ONE 2-inch gold band, below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO ONE silver star, below ZERO ONE white anchor, ZERO ONE white shield on a field of gold.

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O-8

Back 56

Rear Admiral - RADM

Collar Device: ZERO TWO silver stars.

Lacing: ZERO ONE 2-inch gold band, below ZERO ONE half-inch gold band,below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO TWO silver stars, below ZERO ONE white anchor, ZERO ONE white shield on a field of gold.

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O-9

Back 57

Vice Admiral - VADM

Collar Device: ZERO THREE silver stars.

Lacing: ZERO ONE 2-inch gold band, below ZERO TWO half-inch gold bands,below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO THREE silver stars, below ZERO ONE white anchor, ZERO ONE white shield on a field of gold.

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O-10

Back 58

Admiral - ADM

Collar Device: ZERO FOUR silver stars.

Lacing: ZERO ONE 2-inch gold band, below ZERO THREE half-inch gold bands,below ZERO ONE gold shield on a field of blue.

Shoulder Insignia: ZERO FOUR silver stars, below ZERO ONE white anchor, ZERO ONE white shield on a field of gold.

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A

Back 59

ALPHA

Front 60

B

Back 60

BRAVO

Front 61

C

Back 61

CHARLIE

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D

Back 62

DELTA

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E

Back 63

ECHO

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F

Back 64

FOX-TROT

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G

Back 65

GOLF

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H

Back 66

HOTEL

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I

Back 67

INDIA

Front 68

J

Back 68

JULIET

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K

Back 69

KILO

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L

Back 70

LIMA

Front 71

M

Back 71

MIKE

Front 72

N

Back 72

NOVEMBER

Front 73

O

Back 73

OSCAR

Front 74

P

Back 74

PAPA

Front 75

Q

Back 75

QUEBEC

Front 76

R

Back 76

ROMEO

Front 77

S

Back 77

SIERRA

Front 78

T

Back 78

TANGO

Front 79

U

Back 79

UNIFORM

Front 80

V

Back 80

VICTOR

Front 81

W

Back 81

WHISKEY

Front 82

X

Back 82

X-RAY

Front 83

Y

Back 83

YANKEE

Front 84

Z

Back 84

ZULU

Front 85

Aft

Back 85

Towards the stern

Front 86

Aloft

Back 86

Above the ship's uppermost solid structure, overhead or high above

Front 87

Alongside

Back 87

By the side of the pier or ship

Front 88

Awash

Back 88

So low in the water that the water is constantly washing across the service

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Barracks

Back 89

A building where military personnel live

Front 90

Beam

Back 90

The width of a boat at its widest

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Belay

Back 91

1. To make fast and secure a line

2. To cancel an order

3. To cease

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Below

Back 92

Beneath the deck (downstairs)

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Billet

Back 93

A crew members assigned duties within the ship's organization.

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BMOW

Back 94

Boatswain's mate of the watch is responsible to ensure all watches are properly manned and in order

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Bow

Back 95

The front of the ship

Front 96

Brow

Back 96

A movable ladder or ram used for boarding a vessel from a dock or pier

Front 97

Bulkhead

Back 97

A partition or "wall" on a vessel

Front 98

Cabin

Back 98

The Commanding Officer's living quaters

Front 99

Centerline

Back 99

Imaginary line running from ship's bow to stern

Front 100

Check

Back 100

To slack off slowly, to ease off a line a little

Front 101

Compartment

Back 101

Enclosed spaces or "rooms" on a vessel

Front 102

Davit

Back 102

Shipboard crane that can be swung out over the side

Front 103

Deck

Back 103

The "floor" of a vessel

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EOW

Back 104

(Engineering Officer of the Watch) An officer in charge of the engineering department while on watch

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Eyes in the Boat

Back 105

Look straight ahead at position of attention

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Fast

Back 106

Snugly secured

Front 107

Fathom

Back 107

A six foot unit of length

Front 108

Fender

Back 108

A piece of equipment, such as an inflated ball, when inserted between the vessel and another object will absorb shock and prevent damage

Front 109

Fore

Back 109

Towards the bow of the ship

Front 110

Forecastle

Back 110

"FOKE-sul" Upper deck in the forward part of the ship

Front 111

Galley

Back 111

The Cooking department or "kitchen" on a vessel

Front 112

Gunwale

Back 112

"GUN'nle" Upper edge or rail of a ship or boat's side

Front 113

Hatch

Back 113

A square or rectangular opening in a deck

Front 114

Hawser

Back 114

A thick rope or cable for mooring or towing a ship

Front 115

Head

Back 115

Bathroom

Front 116

Heading

Back 116

The direction a ship points at any given movement

Front 117

Inboard

Back 117

Toward the center of the ship

Front 118

Keel

Back 118

Center of the hull. Lowest in the water where weight is most carried.

Front 119

Ladder

Back 119

Steps from one deck to another

Front 120

Leeward - (Lee)

Back 120

Direction away from wind

Front 121

Mast

Back 121

The vertical structure from a vessel that frequently holds rigging for flags and pennants, electronic equipment, and the National Ensign while underway; the flagpole at a land unit

Front 122

Messdeck

Back 122

The compartment where enlisted personnel eat

Front 123

Muster

Back 123

Assembly of the crew for accoutability

Front 124

OOD

Back 124

Officer of the Day/ Deck. An officer who is in charge of a vessel or station for the day or watch

Front 125

Outboard

Back 125

Away from the centerline of the ship

Front 126

Overhead

Back 126

The ceiling on a vessel/ compartment

Front 127

Part

Back 127

To break, as of a line

Front 128

Passageway

Back 128

Hallways between compartments

Front 129

Port

Back 129

Referring to the left side of a vessel when seen by someone facing the bow

Front 130

Rack

Back 130

A sailor's bed

Front 131

Scullery

Back 131

A compartment for washing and sterilizing eating utensils

Front 132

Scuttle Butt

Back 132

1. Drinking fountain

2. A rumor

Front 133

Secure

Back 133

Lock up, finish up.

Front 134

Starboard

Back 134

Referring to the right side of a vessel when seen by someone facing the bow

Front 135

Stern

Back 135

The back of the ship

Front 136

Strike

Back 136

Lower or bring down

Front 137

Swab

Back 137

To mop, The mop itself

Front 138

Turn to

Back 138

An order to begin work

Front 139

Underway

Back 139

When a vessel is not tied to a pier or at anchor

Front 140

Void

Back 140

An empty compartment below decks

Front 141

Wake

Back 141

The track of disturbed water left behind a moving ship

Front 142

Watch

Back 142

A period of duty, usually four hours

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Windward

Back 143

Side of the vessel wind is coming from

Front 144

Ink Stick

Back 144

A pen

Front 145

Boondockers

Back 145

Boots

Front 146

Go Fasters

Back 146

Sneakers

Front 147

Midnight

Back 147

0000

Front 148

1:00 a.m.

Back 148

0100

Front 149

2:00 a.m.

Back 149

0200

Front 150

3:00 a.m.

Back 150

0300

Front 151

4:00 a.m.

Back 151

0400

Front 152

5:00 a.m.

Back 152

0500

Front 153

6:00 a.m.

Back 153

0600

Front 154

7:00 a.m.

Back 154

0700

Front 155

8:00 a.m.

Back 155

0800

Front 156

9:00 a.m.

Back 156

0900

Front 157

10:00 a.m.

Back 157

1000

Front 158

11:00 a.m.

Back 158

1100

Front 159

12:00 p.m.

Back 159

1200

Front 160

1:00 p.m.

Back 160

1300

Front 161

2:00 p.m.

Back 161

1400

Front 162

3:00 p.m.

Back 162

1500

Front 163

4:00 p.m.

Back 163

1600

Front 164

5:00 p.m.

Back 164

1700

Front 165

6:00 p.m.

Back 165

1800

Front 166

7:00 p.m.

Back 166

1900

Front 167

8:00 p.m.

Back 167

2000

Front 168

9:00 p.m.

Back 168

2100

Front 169

10:00 p.m.

Back 169

2200

Front 170

11:00 p.m.

Back 170

2300

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Morning Colors

Back 171

0755 Hours, the PREP pennant is raised to the top of the crossarm. PREP pennant is lowered to half-mast when"attention" is sounded. At the beginning of the music, the national ensign is hoisted to the peak, the PREP pennant is lowered all the way down. Half-mast the national ensign(Bottom of national ensign is immediately above the crosstree)

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Evening Colors

Back 172

At Sunset, the procedure is the same as the morning colors, except the national ensign shall be lowered at the start of the music. It should be lowered slow enough to be hauled all the way down at the end of the song.

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Alpha Flag

Back 173

Diver down, keep well clear at slow speed

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Bravo Flag

Back 174

Transfer of hazardous cargo

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Oscar Flag

Back 175

Man overboard

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Papa Flag

Back 176

Personnel Recall

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SOPA

Back 177

Senior Officer Present Afloat

Most senior officer as commanding officer

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PREP Pennant

Back 178

Five minutes before colors

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Third Substitute

Back 179

Commanding Officer not on board

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Church Pennant

Back 180

Flown during church services

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Men's grooming standard

Back 181

Hair above the ear and neck are tapered. Neck hair must not reach collar. Bulk of the hair no longer than 1 1/2 inches.

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Women's grooming standard

Back 182

Hair may touch, but not fall below the bottom edge of the collar. Hair must be fastened with conservative color hairpins, barrettes, clips, etc. The accessories must not add more than 2 inches of bulk.

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AET

Back 183

Avionics Electrical Technician

Inspects, services, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs aircraft power, communications, navigation, auto flight and sensor systems. AETs perform minimum performance checks, system alignments, avionics corrosion control and record keeping. Additionally, AETs hold an aircrew position.

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AMT

Back 184

Aviation Maintenance Technician

The AMT inspects, services, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs aircraft power plant, power train and structural systems. The AMT maintains metal, composite and fiberglass materials, fabricates cables, wire harnesses and structural components; and performs aircraft corrosion control, nondestructive testing, basic electrical troubleshooting and record keeping. Additionally AMTs also hold an aircrew position.

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AST

Back 185

Aviation Survival Technician

The AST inspects, services, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs aircraft and aircrew survival equipment and rescue devices. Additionally, ASTs perform the duties of a rescue swimmer and provide aircrew survival training to all aviators.

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BM

Back 186

Boatswain's Mate

Operates small boats; stores cargo; handles ropes and lines; and directs work of deck force. Performs navigation of ship's steering; lookout supervision, ship control, bridge watch duties, visual communication and maintenance of navigational aids.

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DC

Back 187

Damage Controlman

Fabricates, installs and repairs shipboard structures, plumbing and piping systems; uses damage control in fire fighting; operates nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological defense equipment; construction work.

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DV

Back 188

Diver

DV is a new rate created by the Coast Guard in 2014. They sweep ports and waterways during coastal security missions; conduct salvage and recovery operations; inspect Coast Guard cutter hulls; survey coral reefs and environmental sensitive areas; repair, maintain and place of aids to navigation.

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EM

Back 189

Electrician's Mate

Tests, maintains and repairs electrical equipment including navigation, identification, detection, reconnaissance, special purpose equipment and conducts electrical training for all MK's throughout the fleet; operates warfare equipment.

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ET

Back 190

Electronics Technician

Maintains all electronic equipment used for communications, detection ranging, recognition and countermeasures, worldwide navigational systems, computers and sonars. ET's also maintain towers and antennas.

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FS

Back 191

Food Services Specialist

Cooks and bakes; prepares menus; keeps cost accounts; assists in ordering provisions; and inspects food.

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GM

Back 192

Gunner's Mate

Operates and performs maintenance on guided missile launching systems, rocket launchers, guns and gun mounts; inspects/repairs electrical, electronic, pneumatic, mechanical and hydraulic systems.

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HS

Back 193

Health Services Technician

Administers medicine; applies first aid; assists in operating room; nurses patients; and assists dental officers.

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IS

Back 194

Intelligence Specialist

IS's are involved in collecting and interpreting intelligence, especially about enemies or potential enemies. They analyze photographs and prepare charts, maps, and reports that describe in detail the strategic situation all over the world.

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IT

Back 195

Information Systems Technician

Operates communication equipment; transmits, receives and processes all forms of military record and voice communications. Installs and maintains telecommunications equipment ranging from pole lines and underground cables to computer-based data communications and processing systems, telephone and data switching systems and networks, and public address, security and remote control systems

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IV

Back 196

Investigator (Reserves only)

Provide support to Coast Guard law-enforcement and intelligence missions. Conduct both criminal and personal background checks and investigations, collect and analyze intelligence information and provide personal protection services to high-ranking Coast Guard officials and other VIPs.

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ME

Back 197

Maritime Enforcement Specialist

Serve as specialist in maritime law enforcement and security. The rate was officially established January 1, 2010 when 1,053 active duty and 988 reserve members transitioned from existing rates and became maritime enforcement specialists. The new rating is designed to enhance the Coast Guard's capabilities as America’s maritime guardians and support the Coast Guard’s modernization goal of developing a force structure responsive to mission execution.

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MK

Back 198

Machinery Technician

Operates, maintains and repairs ship's propulsion, auxiliary equipment and outside equipment such as steering, engineer, refrigeration/air conditioning and steam equipment

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MST

Back 199

Marine Science Technician

MSTs conduct marine-safety activities such as investigating pollution incidents, monitoring pollution cleanups, conducting foreign-vessel boardings to enforce pollution and navigation safety laws, conducting harbor patrols for port safety and security, inspecting waterfront facilities and supervising the loading of explosives on vessels.

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MU

Back 200

Musician

The musician rating in the Coast Guard is restricted to members of the Coast Guard Band which is located at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT. The United States Coast Guard Band recruits only the most highly skilled musicians, and the audition process is extremely competitive.

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OS

Back 201

Operations Specialist

Operates telecommunications equipment and sensors and controls operations in Rescue Coordination Centers, cutters and stations

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PA

Back 202

Public Affairs Specialist

Reports and edits news; publishes information about service members and activities through newspapers, magazines, radio and television; and shoots and develops film and photographs

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SK

Back 203

Storekeeper

Orders, receives, stores, inventories and issues clothing, food, mechanical equipment and other items; and serves as a payroll clerk.

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YN

Back 204

Yeoman

Prepares and routes correspondence and reports; and maintains personnel records and publications.

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Back 205

Service Dress Blue

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Back 206

Operational Dress Uniform - ODU

Everyday uniform intended for wear in any situation that doesn't require a dress uniform. Authorized for workplace, travel between work, and non-social brief stops (gas station).

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Back 207

Tropical Blue

Worn to compensate for climate variations. Not acceptable at coat and tie events.