100 EIWS Series Flashcards
Discuss ORM
ORM is a systematic decision-making process used to identify and manage hazards that endanger naval resources. Purpose is to increase operational readiness.
State the instruction that governs safety and mishap reporting.
OPNAVINST 5102.1D - Navy and Marine Corps Mishap and Safety Investigation, Reporting and Record Keeping Manual.
Define and discuss the four categories of hazard severity.
Hazard Severity is an assessment of the expected consequence.
CAT 1 - May cause death
CAT 2 - May cause serious injury, illness, property damage
CAT 3 - May cause minor injury
CAT 4 - Presents minimal threat
Define Risk Assessment Code (RAC) and list the five RAC’s
RAC is an expression of the risk associate with a hazard that combines the hazard severity and mishap probability into a single Arabic numeral.
- Critical risk
- Serious risk
- Moderate risk
- Minor risk
- Negligible risk
Mishap Investigation Reports
All mishap reports must be submitted within 30 days of mishap occurrence.
Name the four required mishap reportable items.
- On duty DOD Civilian and all on and off duty military class A mishaps
- DON on duty civilian fatalities occurring within the USA
- Laser or radio frequency radiation exposures
- Navy and Marine Corps ordnance related Class A explosive mishaps
State the purpose of a HAZREP message
Assist all leaders in identifying casual factors and formulating corrective measures to prevent mishap recurrence.
State the three objectives of first aid
- Save lives
- Prevent further injury
- Prevent infection
State the three methods of controlling bleeding
- Direct pressure
- Pressure points
- Tourniquet
Describe the symptoms and treatment for shock
Shock is disruption of circulatory system. Individuals usually faint due to the poor supply of oxygen to the brain.
- vacant or lackluster eyes
- Shallow or irregular breathing
- cold pale skin
- Nausea
- A weak or absent pulse
State the difference between an open and close fracture
Open fracture - bone protrudes skin
Close fracture - skin remains intact
Define the following (HERO, HERP and HERF)
HERO - ordinance
HERP - people
HERF - fuel
Hazards of Electromagnetic Radiation…
Define Hazmat
Any item or agent which as the potential to cause harm to humans, animals or the environment, even by itself of through interaction with other factors.
Discuss how to store HAZMAT
Store acids separately from bases; oxidizers away from combustibles and flammables; store dry materials such as powder above liquids or wet materials. Leaking liquids can drip down onto dry materials and cause a reaction
Describe potential risk of improperly labeled and stored HAZMAT
Can cause injury or a reaction that could be life threatening
Describe what an MSDS is and the information it provides
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are technical bulletins that contains info about hazardous material. According to OPNAVINST 5100.19 all hands are required to follow these guidelines.
State the goal of the Navy’s hearing conversation program
Prevent occupational hearing loss and assure auditory fitness for duty of all Navy personnel.
State the six areas of naval doctrine
WIPLOC
- Naval Warfare
- Naval Intelligence
- Naval Operations
- Naval Logistics
- Naval Planning
- Naval Command and Control
State the seven principles of Naval Logistics
- Responsiveness
- Simplicity
- Flexibility
- Economy
- Attainability
- Sustainability
- Survivability
The first Navy ship was named after an enlisted man, what was his name?
Osmond Ingram (DD 255). The ship was launched 28FEB 1919. Ingram was the first enlisted man killed in action in WWI, lost when the destroyer Cassin (DD 43) was torpedoed in OCT 1917.
Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the US Navy
The king of England allowed the colonies to trade only with England. Problems arose between the colonists and England as years passed. English parliament passed several laws that affected the colonists in a problem know as “taxation without representation”
What are the three classes of Naval vessels existed at the inception of the Navy?
Ships-of-the-line: The battleships of the sailing days
Frigates: The cruisers of the 18th century
Sloops-of-war: The small sailing warships
State the mission of the US Navy
This mission of the navy is to maintain, train, equip combat-ready naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas.
Discuss the difference between OPCON and ADCON
OPCON - Operational Control
ADCON - Administrative Control
Describe the six programs of Brilliant on the Basics
Sponsorship Assign Mentor Indoctrination Leadership Ombudsman Programs Recognition Programs
State the duties and responsibilities of Command ESO
Assist the XO administer educational programs for the command. ESO coordinates office and enlisted training and also PBFT.
Explain the purpose of the US Navy Drug Screening Program
A computer based application developed to assist CO’s in administering the command’s urinalysis testing program.
Discuss the NCA, its members and functions
National Command Authority (NCA) is a term used by the United States Military and United States government to refer to the ultimate lawful source of military orders. The NCA comprises of the President (as Commander in Chief) and the United States Secretary of Defense.
Define Combatant Command (COCOM)
Is the command authority over assigned forces vested in the CINCs by title 10, U.S. Code, Section 164, and is not transferable – There are 10 Unified COCOMs; six regional and four functional. United States Africa Command became initially operational in OCT 2007. NORTCOM, CENTCOM, EUCOM, PACOM, SOTHCOM, AFRICOM, SOCOM, JFCOM, STRATCOM, and TRANSCOM.
Define the FLTCOM
Fleet Commanders have a dual chain of command. Administratively, they report to the Chief of Naval Operations and provide, train, and equip naval forces. Operationally, the provide naval forces and report to the appropriate unified commanders.
Define TYCOM
Type Commander - All ships are organized into categories by type. Aircraft carries, aircraft squadrons, and air stations are under the administrative control of the appropriate Command Naval Air Force. Submarines come under the Commander Submarine Force. All other ships fall under Commander Naval Surface Force.
State the location, mission and component commands for the following: CNO N2 / N6
CNO N2 - The director of Naval Intelligence (OPNAV N2)
CNO N6 - Leads the Navy Space Team for the Chief of Naval Operations
Define the following (TF, TG, TU, TE) - Task Force, Group, Unit and Element
A task force (TF) is divided into tasks groups (TGs). Task groups are assigned numbers corresponding to the particular task force of which they are a part. For instance, TF 77 may have a task group assigned to reconnaissance, and its designated number will be TG 77.3. Tasks groups may be even further subdivided into task units (TU’s) and task elements (TE’s)
Describe the 8 IDC Ratings (AG/CTI/CTM/CTN/CTR/CTT/IS/IT)
AG - observe, collect, record and analyze meteorological and ocean data
CTI - Radiotelephone communications and foreign language translation
CTM - The installation, servicing and repair of electronic and electromechanical equipment
CTN - Plans and execute computer network operations (CNO) actions/counter-actions in support of defending and exploiting computer network systems
CTR - Voice/Morse communications and operation of radio direction finding equipment. Similar with US ARMY job specially 35S
CTT - Non-communications signals Intelligence (ELINT), Electronic Warfare Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA) and Electronic Protection (EP)
IS - Intelligence Specialist rating was established in 1975 by combining the Photo Intelligencman (PT) rating and parts of the Yeoman (YN) rating. - Duties include analyzing intel information; identifying and producing intel from raw information.
IT -
Navy Cyber Defense Operations Command (NCDOC)
Responsible for coordinating, monitoring and overseeing the defense of the Navy’s computer networks and systems and their 700,000 users worldwide. - Based in Norfolk VA
Define SECDEF
The head of department for US Navy, Army, Marines and Air Force. These civilian appointees all report to SECDEF.
Define Fleet Master Chief / Force Master Chief / CMC
Provide leadership to the enlisted force and advise Commanders/Commanding Officers on enlisted matters that support mission accomplishment. They enforce the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and enhance active communication at all levels of the command throughout the Navy.
State NAVYCYBERFOR’s role in a CCRI.
Command Cyber Readiness Inspections (CCRIs) are to Improve the over all security posture of the Global Information Grid (GIG)
EDVR
Monthly statement of an commands enlisted personnel account i.e. Manning status
AMD - Activity Manning Document
Single source document that provides the quantitative and qualitative manpower requirements
Discuss the importance of the IG
Mission is to promote integrity, accountability, and improvement of the DOD personnel, programs and operations to support the Dept’s mission an server the public interest.
State the purpose of the Navy Correspondence Manual
SECNAV Manual 5216.5 prescribe uniform standards for management and preparation of correspondence throughout the department of the Navy
List the office accession programs that are available to enlisted personnel
- Seaman to Admiral
- Enlisted Commissing Program (ECP)
- United State Naval Academy Admissions
- LDO / CWO program
- Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training (BOOST)
Explain what the DLPT is
Defense Language Proficiency Test (DLPT) is a batter for foreign language test produced by the Defense Language Institute and used by the United States DOD. Intended to assess general language proficiency of native English speakers and specific foreign language, in the skills of reading and listening.