Bm1 Flashcards
What are the options to enter for the ETD field ?
Anticipated local departure time, TBA, TBD
What are the options to enter for fuel REQ’T ?
Gallons min, STD, or max
In AOPS what are the users roles?
Create, Read, Update, delete, and approve data in the system
What are the 4 levels in AOPS ?
Unit level , co level, resource management level, HQ level
What can unit level users do in AOPS?
Create and update log activities
What can CO/OIC do at CO level in AOPS?
Create, update, and delete data in their units activity log
What can users do at resource management level in AOPS ?
Add resources to the system and assign them to a unit
Who is the resource manager for district ?
The district boat manager
If a required source does not meet the needs what may be required?
A waiver
What is the property management control manual?
Comdinst 4500.5
What is the size of the lettering placed on the bow of a vessel?
3in lettering
What is the number for the adjustment form ?
CG- 3114
30 days to complete
Who can serve as a survey officer?
E7 and above
Rank / pay scale must a senior board member be?
Commissioned officers or CWO , petty officer E6 and above, civilian employees in grades GS7 or WG8 and above
How long to update change such as location to asset records ?
Within 30 days
How often shall PC request new reports to verify changes?
At least annually
What is the property record for the coast guard small arms weapons?
R-865
What shall inert, partial, and dummy rounds be tracked as in oracle FA
GP property
Equipped with CIC/CSC are equipped w/ how many chart copies ?
3 copies
% of charts and pubs are revised in one year ?
Less than 20%
How many days prior to commissioning should a request be made for charts?
90 days prior to commissioning
How are nautical charts grouped ?
Region, subregion, or other major geographical areas
How are nautical charts lettered ?
A, B, or X
What does the A series of portfolios contain?
Unclassified operating area principal coastal harbor and approach charts within subregion
What does B series portfolio contain?
Supplement the A coverage with additional unclassified coastal harbor and approach charts within subregion
What does the X portfolio contain ?
STD nautical charts which have not been assigned to A or B
What are the world and misc charts labeled as ?
A, P, B, X
What does P indicate ?
Pacific Ocean
What does B indicate?
Other regions or charts which cannot be categorized by a specific geographical region
What does letter X indicate?
Charts not in a portfolio
How are vertical clearances of bridges and overhead cables charted ?
Mean high water
What is controlled depth?
The least known depth of a channel
What distance is a statute mile ?
1.15
How far is a statute mile to a nautical mile ?
0.87 nm
What do nautical charts range from ?
1:2,500 to 1:5,000,000
What are the scale for sailing charts ?
1:6,000,000 or smaller
What are the general charts scale ?
1:500,000 to 1:600,000
What are the scale for a coast chart ?
1:50,000 to 1:150,000
What are the scale for a harbor chart ?
Larger than 1:50,000
What is the scale for special charts?
Various scales, cover ICW and misc small craft areas
Where are polyconic projection charts used ?
Nautical charts for the Great Lakes
What do areas w/ blue tint on a chart signify?
Shoals and other areas consider dangerous for navigation
What is the use of broadcast notice to mariners ?
Made by the CG to report deficiencies and important changes in ATON
Who issues local notice to mariners?
CG district commander for waters under their jurisdiction
What areas follow IALA region A ?
U.S possession west of international date line and south of 10 degree north lat
What is nominal range ?
Max distance which a light may be seen in clear WX
What is luminous range ?
Max distance at which a light may be seen under existing visibility conditions
What is geographic range?
Function of only curvature of the earth and is determined solely from the height sea level of the light of the observers eye
What is a articulated light?
Vertical pipe structure supported by a submerged buoyancy chamber and attached to a universal coupling to a weighted sinker on the sea floor
What is AMVER(automated mutual assistance vessel rescue system) ?
Worldwide voluntary ship reporting system operated by the USCG to promote safety of life and property at sea
What are the three types of WX broadcast?
Coastal and local, long range , and worldwide
What is navtex?
A STD international method of broadcasting notice to mariners and marine WX forecast using small low cost receivers
What does a notice to mariners contain ?
Corrective info affecting nautical charts, the NGA, DLIS catalog, maps, charts and related products, coast pilot, USCG light list, NGA list of lights and other related nautical pubs
Who are weekly notice to mariners prepared by?
National geospatial intelligence agency, the USCG, and national ocean survey and are published by (first agency) weekly
Where are most pub’s available?
DMAHTC
What does the anchoring equipment include?
Windless, wildcat, capstan, gypsy head, stern anchor winch, anchor, anchor chain, and anchor chain appendages
How far should you pay out anchor and let free fall?
Anchor within 15 fathoms or sea bed and free fall anchor the remaining distance when anchoring in depth exceeding 15 fathoms
What depth should anchoring not be done at?
Exceeding 100 fathoms
When do you let the anchor free fall ?
In depths of water 15 fathoms or less
For electro hydraulic what temp is the hydraulic fluid operating temp ?
140 F
What is ground tackle ?
All equipment used in anchoring and mooring w/ anchors and buoys w/ chain and appendages
What are the most common types of anchors?
Stock less, lightweight (LWT) or stock in crown
Stock less anchors allow ships to pivot how many degrees ?
45 to either side of the ship
What angle for a LWT anchor is most affective in sand bottom?
30 degrees
What degree for fluke angle holds best in mud bottom ?
50
What are the STD sizes for anchor chain ?
3/4 in to 4 3/4 in
What is the length of a STD link ?
6 times it’s wire diameter
What is the width of a STD link?
3.6 x it’s wire diameter
What is a STD shot ?
15 fathoms (90ft)
What is the mixture by volume for detachable link preservations and lubricant ?
40% white lead and 60% tallow
What length do outboards swivel shots not exceed ?
5 fathoms
What is the STD opening of a mooring shackle?
7 in
What is used to handle anchor chain 2 3/4in or larger?
A cable jack
What should the anchor length be adjusted to?
A coupe fathoms greater than depth of water
Under NRML conditions what is the scope of ships anchor chain ?
Between 5 and 7 times depth of water
What is the onshore day signal for a gale warning?
Two red pennants
What is the onshore night signal for a gale warning?
White over red
What is the wind speed for a storm warning?
Sustained winds 40 kts or more
What is the onshore day signal for a storm warning?
Square red flag w/ black center
What is the onshore night signal for a storm warning ?
Two red lights
What is the wind speed for a hurricane force wind warning?
64kts or greater
What are the wind speeds for a tropical storm warning?
34-63kts
What is the only warning associated w/ tropical cyclones?
Tropical storm warning and hurricane warning
What wind speeds associated w/ a hurricane warning?
64kts or greater
What is the onshore day signal for a hurricane?
Two square red flags w/ black squares
What is the onshore night signal for a hurricane?
Three vertical light RWR
Where shall marinas obtain accurate WX data if WX warning are **
NWR, NWWS, USCG circuits and broadcast, or local emergency services org.
How long does it take thunder to travel each mile?
About 5 seconds
How can a boat determine its distance from a thunderstorm
Observe lightning flash, count seconds it takes for thunder to arrive, convert the miles by dividing the number of seconds by 5
What type of clouds are waterspouts usually come from ?
Cumulus or cumulonimbus
What is the most trouble some type of fog?
Advection fog ( horizontal movement)
What type of fog mainly occurs night/ early morning?
Radiation (ground) fog
Radiation fog is common in what altitude?
Middle and high
What temperature does fresh water freeze at?
0 c and 32 f
What is the freeze point of salt water?
-2 c and 28 f
What is the easiest way to minimize icing?
Slow down