BM1 Servicewide (2020) Flashcards
Helicopter Hoisting Capacity
Helo Hoisting TTP
MH-65 Dolphin - 600lbs
MH-60 Jayhawk - 600lbs
How many different Sea Areas are there according to Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS)
(4) - A1, A2, A3, A4
Micro-Purchase Threshold
$10,000
Asset Statuses
Standard Boat Product Line
FMC - Fully Mission Capable, able to get u/w and perform all missions.
PMC - Partially Mission Capable, has one or more degraded mission capabilities that don’t preclude an asset from getting u/w.
NMC - Not Mission Capable, under no circumstance can a vessel classified NMC get u/w for OPS or TX
NMCM - Due to MX, down awaiting completion of MX, repairs, or testing.
NMCS - Due to Supply, down due to a lack of parts that have stopped repair work
NMCD - Due to Depot MX, down due to depot level MX
How much weight should be on the trailer tongue?
10-15% of total trailer weight
Maximum Underway Limits (seas) – within a 24hr period
BOAT Man Vol I
Boat 40ft and above: 10 / 8 / 6 Boat less than 40ft: 8 / 6 / 0 Trailering: 350mi or 8hrs
How much time is given between PT test activities?
BOAT Man Vol II
No more than 30 minutes
How many safeties are on the SIG P229?
FTE-P
3
1) Safety Intercept Notch
2) Firing Pin Safety Lock
3) Disconnector
Material Inspection Requirements
BOAT Man Vol I
Formal - shall be conducted during STAN assessments.
Unit - shall be conducted monthly by BM and MK
Standards:
1) Standard Boat - IAW Boat Operators Handbook
2) Non Standard Boat - Use the NSB Boat Op. Handbook
3) Any boat for which a BOH has not been published, use the NSB Op. Handbook
4) In addition to BOAT Vol I, applicable MPC, and additional Tech Pubs and Drawings as appropriate should be used.
5) Supporting Naval Eng. Material Condition checklists can be downloaded from Boat Forces and Cutter Ops Portal Websites.
Eligibility Requirements for appointment to CWO
Officer Accessions, Evals, and Promotions
1) Must be a US Citizen
2) No longer required to have a National Agency check completed within 5 years
3) Must be member of CG or CG Reserve serving on AD or an extended AD contract.
4) Must have a least 8 years total active service in the Armed Forces.
5) No more than 26 years of active service.
6) Enlisted E-6 placing in top 50% on May E-7 SWE with a CO recommendation.
Two Line Classifications
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
1) Material Used:
> Natural
> Synthetic
2) Size:
> Small Stuff - up to 1.5” in circumference
> Line - 1.5” to 5” in circumference
> Hawser - everything over 5” in circumference.
Single Letter Signals
International Code of Signals
Alpha (A) - I have a diver down; keep well clear at slow speed.
Bravo (B) - I am taking in, or discharging, or carrying dangerous goods / HAZMAT
Charlie (C) - Yes / Affirmative
Golf (G) - I require a Pilot / F/V operation in close proximity “I am hauling nets”.
Hotel (H) - I have a Pilot on board.
November (N) - No / Negative
Oscar (O) - Man Overboard
What are the four CGBI tabs?
CGBI
1) Enterprise
2) Unit
3) Personal
4) Cubes / Reports
Full Dress Ship Sequence
NTB 13 B
65 total Flags
- Starting with Flag 3 and ending with Answer Flag
- If one set of flags doesn’t complete the rainbow, repeat the Flag 3, Flag 4, etc.
- All flags and pennants in the allied flag bag used except Screen, Sub Div, and Group
- Ships not U/W shall dress or full dress from 0800 until sunset. Ships U/W don’t dress or full dress.
What is Righting Moment?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
Force causing a vessel to react against a roll and return to even keel.
What is Metacentric Height?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
The distance between center of gravity and metacenter.
Standard shots of chain?
USNBM NAVEDTRA
Lengths of chain connected together make up the ship’s anchor chain are called SHOTS.
A standard shot is 15 fathoms (90ft)
When is a backpack authorized to be worn?
Uniform Regulations
While wearing ODU, may be worn with straps over both shoulders (fore to aft), or with a single strap over left shoulder.
Training commands may authorize (and CGA) limited wear of backpacks for SDB, TB, WDB while on board training facility
What is the maximum allowed Sea Points?
Enlistments, Evaluations, Advancements
30 points
When should trailer wheel bearings be greased?
Semi-annually and before long transits.
How long is the cutter surface swimmer tending line?
300-500 ft
What’s the purpose of the crown knot?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
To prevent an unwhipped line from unlaying.
Head and Face Tattoo Policy
Tattoo, Body Marking, and Mutilation
Permanent eyeliner is authorized, but must not be brightly colored and not more than 1/8” width and not extend past the outer corner of the eye.
no other permanent makeup is authorized
Size of Tie Tacks and Tie Bars
Uniform Regulations
Tie Bar - approx 3/16” wide
Tie Tack no more than 3/4” in diameter
required for wear anytime the four-in-hand tie is worn
Clearing Station Requirements
Ordnance Manual
All units that store firearms must have a designated clearing station, provided with the following:
1) A clearing barrel that can contain the .50cal Growing Machine Gun (BMG) armor piercing (AP) round.
2) Lighting to facilitate night time operations
3) Posted clearing procedures
u/w cutters are permitted to designate over the side clearing station(s)
Duties and Responsibilities of the R&SS Petty Officer
RSS Manual
E-5 or above who possess the judgement, professionalism, and maturity required to handle admin requirements in manual, is the expert for the equipment. Not required to individually inspect or maintain equip., but ensure that inspect and MX requirements are completed and on time.
Standard Issue PPE - (10)
RSS Manual
1) Helmet - Galvion new black helmet
2) Rain Gear - 1.5”-3” high white or black lettering
3) Int. Gloves - may be full, long, or short finger tubes.
4) Boat crew knife - 4” or less / switch blade not auth.
5) Goggles - non fog and 100% UV protection. / prescription lenses authorized.
6) RSS gear bag - nylon or canvas duck material
7) Sunglasses - polarized authorized.
8) Boat crew safety boot - worn when water is above 50 deg.
9) Boat shoes - CO/OIC discretion. For LE boardings.
10) AECs - 22 - 45lbs buoyancy. sizes XS-3XL
How to document Issuance and Reclamation of gear.
RSS Manual
AF - 538
Personal Clothing and Equipment Record
(Air Force Form 538)
Ground Tackle
USNBM NAVEDTRA 14343A
> Anchors (stockless, lightweight-type, two fluke, navy type stock, mushroom)
Anchor chain, wire rope, synthetic rope, or combos of these when used with anchors.
Appendages; consisting of connecting shackles or links, detachable links and end links, bending shackles, mooring swivels, etc.
How much breaking strength is lost when tying the bowline knot?
(BCH Seamanship Fundamentals)
50-60%
CG - 4910
Report of Offense and Disposition, and Record of Non-Judicial Punishment.
Booking Chit
Allowance Fund Control Codes
FRMM
AFC-01: Military Pay AFC-02: Civilian Pay AFC-20: PCS AFC-30: Operating and Maintenance AFC-34: Training and Recruiting Centers AFC-36: Central Accounts AFC-40: Other Activities AFC-41: Aeronautical Engineering AFC-42: Command, control, comms., elec. engineering AFC-43: Civil Engineering AFC-45: Naval Engineering AFC-56: Training AFC-57: Health, Safety, and Work-Life
Standing Rigging
Naval Engineering Manual
System of ropes, cables, or chains employed to support a ship’s mast(s) and to control or set the yards and sails (running rigging).
Procedures for care and preservation of wire rope
Naval Ships’ Tech Manual 613
Storage - Keep away from weather and especially away from contact with acid or acid fumes, coat with lubricant.
Drum Winding - Grooved drum and smooth faced drum.
Lubrication - Before placing into service and periodically apply into valleys and between the strands. Clean used ropes before they are lubricated; wire brush, compressed air, superheated steam, JP-5, or turbine oil.
Weight Handling Tests and Inspections
No Load Test
(General Purpose Weight Gear, TS 570)
Operational test conducted to other tests to determine if system is capable of safely operating each specified functional mode.
Weight Handling Tests and Inspections
Full Load Test
(General Purpose Weight Gear, TS 570)
Demonstrate all movements, responses, speeds, interlocks, and controls. This test is conducted at 100% WLL.
Weight Handling Tests and Inspections
Dynamic Load Test
(General Purpose Weight Gear, TS 570)
To validate routine rigging, hydraulic system integrity and equipment breaking actions. A test weight, typically equivalent to 125% WLL.
Weight Handling Tests and Inspections
Modified Static Test / Brake Test
(General Purpose Weight Gear, TS 570)
Conducted on existing equip. where the equip. has been removed for non-structural repairs and is being reinstalled. 150% WLL.
Weight Handling Tests and Inspections
Static Load Test
(General Purpose Weight Gear, TS 570)
Newly installed, structurally repaired, or overhauled. 200% WLL.
Maintaining Anchors and Ground Tackle
Naval Eng Tech Standard 581
Major MX of anchor(s) and anchor chain is indicated by the cutter’s MX plan (CMP) shall be accomplished during scheduled Dry Dock.
Routine MX shall be conducted IAW current MPC
Duties and Responsibilities of the WEPO
Ordnance Manual
Afloat > E-6 or above with 3 or fewer officers assigned (unless GM)
Ashore > E-5 or above unless assigned to GM or ME
- ensure ordnance pubs are present, current, and readily accessible.
- ensure logs, records, and reports required are properly maintained.
- ensure the Navy’s MX and material management (3M) PMS is implemented and executed.
- ensure advance change notices (ACM) incorporated into the unit’s 3M PMS MRCs.
- ensure compliant w/ directives applicable to the weapons department and maintain a file of those directives.
- maintain an accurate and complete inventory of accountable and sensitive property to include all firearms and munitions.
- ensure appropriate orders are posted and have been thoroughly explained to personnel.
- responsible for the material condition of the ordnance equipment and spaces.
What is Article 91?
UCMJ
Insubordinate conduct toward an officer.
What is Article 92?
UCMJ
Failure to obey an order or regulation.
How to finish a temporary whipping?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
Cut off excess whipping ends or secure by tying them together with a reef or square knot.
Working Load Limit (WLL)
Naval Engineering Manual
The maximum weight that shall be handled by the equipment.
Functionality of AOPS/TMT - (9)
1) Launch AOPS
2) AOPS Reports
3) AOPS Admin Reports
4) Activity Logs
5) Personnel Status
6) Unit MX
7) Launch TMT
8) TMT Reports
9) Launch RMM (Resource Management Module)
BM Qualification Requirement for ADV to E-8/E-9
Enlistments, Advancements, Evaluations
BMs are required to be certified AFLOAT and ASHORE, Multi-Mission or AtoN, through OIC review boards.
E-9 requires successful MCAP ADV selection panel as well
Initial Track Spacing
SAR Addendum
Less than 14kts or 3ft = .1NM (200 yds)
Less than 15ft = .5NM (1000 yds)
Greater than 15ft = 1NM (2000 yds)
Authority and Responsibilities of the XO/XPO
USCG Regulations 1992
(BOAT Manual Vol I)
6-1-4 Assignment of Executive Officer
A) the XO/XPO shall normally be that officer eligible to succeed to command who is next in rank to the CO/OIC. When only one or no officer is attached, an XPO shall be designated. The XPO shall be the petty officer next in line.
B) the XO/XPO shall not be designated as head of a department except as required or auth. under the provision, or when necessitated by unusual circumstances.
Specific 1LT Duties - (9)
USCG Regulations 1992
6-7-2 Specific Duties of First Lieutenant
1) Upkeep and cleanliness of the exterior of the vessel and of those compartments and spaces which aren’t specifically assigned.
2) Upkeep and the use of the ground tackle, windlasses, mooring lines, and related equip.
3) The operation, cleanliness, and upkeep of the ships boats, except the engines and engine compartments, and life saving equip.
4) MX of the hull history IAW instructions
5) Upkeep of the rigging, towing gear and equip., gangways, and other deck apparatuses.
6) All matters related to deck seamanship included loading/unloading ops.
7) The recovery of aircraft.
8) Aircraft handling and launching ops; crash salvage and fire fighting and operation, MX, repair of aircraft handling equip.
9) The functions prescribed elsewhere in the regulations for a weapons department as appropriate.
Honors for Official Visits of US Civil Officials: Gun Salutes
(USCG Regulations 1992)
The President > 21 arriving / 21 departing Former President > 21 departing Vice President > 19 departing Governor of a State (US) > 19 departing Speaker of the House > 19 departing The Chief Justice of US > 19 departing
Authority and Responsibilities of an OIC
USCG Regulations Manual
(BOAT Manual Vol I)
4-1-2 Responsibility
A) The responsibility of Commanding Officer for that command is absolute, except when, and to the extent relieved there by competent authority, or as provided otherwise in these regulations. At the CO’s discretion, portions of that authority may be delegated to subordinates.
B) A CO who departs from orders or instructions, or at the request of any person takes official action which is not IAW such orders or instructions. Takes full responsibility and shall report immediately the circumstances to the officer from whom the orders were received.
Unit Training Plan Requirements
Cutter Training and Qual Manual
1) Be in the form of a calendar and provide the cutter with a flexible means of scheduling training to be accomplished over a specific period of time.
2) Identify time slots for each schedule drill, exercise, all-hands training, mandated training and dept./div. training.
3) Include all training for each u/w and import period.
4) Be prepared and approved at least one month in advance of the start of a new period.
5) Be retained in unit files for two years electronic folders/files are acceptable.
Specific Duties of the OPS officer - (8)
USCG Regulations 1992
1) The conduct of visual and electronic search.
2) The MX of visual and electronic exterior communications.
3) The collection and analysis of intel and LE information.
4) The conduct of electronic warfare operations.
5) The control of aircraft when airborne and the conduct of shipboard air operations.
6) The operational readiness of all electronic equip. assigned to the department and assistance to other departments.
7) The collection, interpretation, and dissemination of oceanographic, and meteorological info.
8) The preparation of vessel op plans and training schedules.
Key personnel managing Unit Training Program
Cutter Training and Qual Manual
Unit training board shall, at minimum, include XO/XPO, TO/TPO and assistant, all Dept. heads, ESO (if assigned), DC assistant (if assigned), and Corpsman (if assigned).
WPBs, WLIs, WLICs, WLR, and WYTLs aren’t required to have UTB, TO/TPO assumes roles and responsibilities
Qualifications for assignment as OIC
Military Assignments and Authorized Absences
1) Candidates must have no marks unsatisfying in conduct for the last FOUR years prior to convening Commander’s OIC screening panel.
2) Member MAY have no record of civil arrest, court martial, NJP, alcoholism, drug misuse, indebtedness, etc.. for the last FOUR years.
3) Candidate may have no physical impairment that precludes worldwide assignment.
4) Must be in compliance with Body Fat & Weight standards.
5) BMs not having satisfactory served AFLOAT in the past SEVEN years or who haven’t actively maintained certification as COXSWAIN on CG boats, excluding punts and skiffs, with the last SEVEN years.
What OBTTs are required?
Cutter and Training and Qual Manual
1) Damage Control Training Team (DCTT)
2) Engineering Training Team (ETT)
3) Nav and Seamanship Training Team (NSTT)
4) Medical Training Team (MTT) on cutters w/ assigned independent duty corpsman
5) Aviation Training Team (ATT) on flight deck equipped cutters
6) Force Protection Training Team (FPTT) on 210’ and greater
7) Combat Systems Training Team (CSST) on WMSL, WHEC, WHEC-270, and cutters equipped with Fire Control Radar
8) Integrated Training Team (ITT) on cutters 210’ and greater
9) Rapid Response Team (RRT) on cutters 210’ and greater
10) Communications Training Team (CTT) on cutters 210’ and greater without CSST
* Additional training teams may be established in areas not covered (LE, IT, etc.)*
OBTT Membership
AFLOAT Training Organization (ATO) Program
Team Leader - responsible for the management of the TX team. Identify TX constraints/situations, prevent proposed TX to CO, supervise a pre-brief, ensure safety walk through.
Training Team Members - directly observe individual and team performance of TX event. Review ORM, review steps of drill, initiate and execute drill, provide feedback and post-drill debrief…
Trusted Agents - Augmented members, select off-watch or trainees as “TA” if they are thoroughly briefed on all aspects of their required actions…
Safety Observers - every OBTT member is a safety observer and shall ensure the watcher standers follow procedures IAW unit standard op. procedures.
OBTT Drill Modes
Cutter Training and Qual Manual
1) Walk-through Mode
2) Training Mode
3) Evaluation Mode
Types of Personal Property - (10)
Personal Property Management Manual
1) All aircraft
2) All electronics
3) General purpose property:
> Greater than $5,000 in historical cost
> Less than $5,000 in historical cost, but highly pilferable
> Silver, service, and silverware
> Canines used in support of CG missions
> Foreign gifts and decorations
4) All boats
5) Internal-use software greater than $2,500
6) All vehicles (including trailers)
7) All vessels
8) All sensitive personal property
9) Leased, rented, or borrowed property
10) Heritage assets
Honors for Arriving Parties: Gun Salute (Officers)
USCG Regulations 1992
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff Army, Chief of Naval Ops, Chief of Staff USAF, Commandant of USMC, Commandant of USCG, General of the Army, Fleet Admiral, General of USAF = 19 arriving / 19 departing
Generals and Admirals = 17 arriving / 17 departing Navy or Military Governor = 17 departing Vice Admirals / Lt. Generals = 15 departing Rear Admirals / Maj. Generals = 13 departing Rear Admirals (LH) / Brig. Generals = 11 departing
Body Piercing Policy
Tattoo, Body Marking, and Mutilation
No piercing other than those for earrings describing below (women) will be made through the ear, nose, tongue, chin, eyebrow, or any other body part visible while in uniform.
Piercings concealed by uniform (navel, nipples, etc.) are strongly discouraged, but not prohibited.
RSS Rescue Equipment - (6)
RSS Manual
1) Stokes Litter - rigid/folding, face up at 45deg, feet submerged. top 18-24in at head end will be above water line. self righting.
2) Ring Buoys - 20”, 24”, 30” international orange
3) Float Light - 36hrs continuous, adjacent to ring and/or throw bag.
4) Throw Bag - 3/8” double braid poly pro, 70-100ft working load of 500lbs
5) EPIRB - CAT I / CAT II. Hydrostatic release when submerged approx 13ft. CAT II typically manually deployed.
6) PLB - 406 MHz / Class I operates between -40-131deg F / Class II operates between -4-131deg F. 30 day checks required.
Men Hair Standards
Uniform Regulations
Hair must not touch top of collar. Doesn’t touch ear. Bulk on top of head no more than 1.5” Doesn’t fall below eye brow.
Mustache can’t extend below top of upper lib or beyond the corners of the mouth.
Side burns are tapered to conform with rest of hair, shall not extend past bottom of ear opening.
Beards when allowed not to exceed 1/4” in length
Women’s Hair Standards
Uniform Board 48-2019
Hair Bulk - 3.5” bulk as measured from perpendicular to the scalp.
Pony Tail - Authorized through ball cap opening not to extend beyond the bottom of shirt collar.
Hair Bun Size - Max of 4” measured out from the scalp. No greater than the width of member’s head measured horizontally.
Braids, Micro-braids, Hair Exts., Locks, Twists, Cornrows - Approx 1/2” diameter or less than not to exceed 1/4” space between rows.
XPO duties associated with Admin, OPS, Training - (6)
BOAT Manual Vol I
Part IV Ch. 1 - C.2 XO/XPO Responsibilities
1) Serve as chairman of unit’s training board
2) Supervise the TO/TPO
3) Maintain liaison with the designated educational services officer (ESO)
4) Establish and administer the indoctrination program
5) Publish scheduled training activities in the plan of the day / plan of the week
6) Establish ETR release authority personnel on the unit collateral duty list
Lead Line Markings
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
2 Fathoms: Two Leather Strips
3 Fathoms: Three Leather Strips
5 Fathoms: One White Rag (usually cotton)
7 Fathoms: One Red Rag (usually wool)
10 Fathoms: One Strip of Leather with a Hole
13 Fathoms: Three Strips of Leather
15 Fathoms: One White Rag (usually cotton)
17 Fathoms: One Red Rag (usually cotton)
20 Fathoms: Two Knots
25 Fathoms: One Knot
First African American female engineer to advance to Chief?
Pamela Autry (1988)
What is the USCG Reservist SWE Final Multiple?
170pts
How far do you unlay the strands for a Crown Knot?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
unlay about 12 inches
CG - 3029
Ordnance Manual
Small Arms Range Sheet
CG - 6049
Health and Promotion Manual
Personal Fitness Plan (PFP)
Must be submitted in April and October.
> Required minimum of 180min of fitness activity per week… of which 150min of cardio respiratory activity and 30min of strength training.
Boat discrepancy classifications and required actions
BOAT Manual Vol I
Disabling: those which make boat not serviceable.
Restrictive: restrict the operations of the boat such that is can perform some activities but not all activities safely.
Major: degrades the effectiveness of the boat to perform one or more missions.
Minor: doesn’t affect the operational readiness of the boat. however, doesn’t meet the standardized criteria as established for that boat.
Coast Pilot Areas of Coverage - (9 Volumes)
BCH Nav and Piloting
Atlantic Coast: Vol#1) Eastport to Cape Cod Vol#2) Cape Cod to Sandy Hook Vol#3) Sandy Hook to Cape Henry Vol#4) Cape Henry to Key West Vol#5) Gulf of Mexico, PR, and USVI Great Lakes: Vol#6) Great Lakes and connecting waterways Pacific Coast: Vol#7) California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii Alaska: Vol#8) Dixon Straight to Cape Spencer Vol#9) Cape Spencer to Beufort Sea
Functions of Electronic Asset Logbook - (12)
ALMIS
1) Asset Status Summary
2) Asset Transfer
3) Command Center Display
4) EAL Help
5) Fuel/Defuel
6) Fuel Samples
7) Maintenance Records
8) Mission Records
9) Mission Schedule
10) New to EAL
11) Pre-mission & Servicing
12) Training
When was the National Strike Force created?
What are the Strike Team AORs?
1973
1) Pacific
2) Atlantic
3) Gulf
How many chapters and enclosures does the Ordnance Pub Index have?
(Ordnance Publications Index)
2 Chapters
3 Enclosures
What are the parts of an ALMIS blue sheet?
ALMIS
> Mission Itinerary > Mission Crew > Operations and Training > Utilization and Deployment > Passengers and Cargo
Coverage Area of Body Branding
Tattoo, Body Marking, and Mutilation
No more than one brand not to exceed 4” x 4”
What is the size of the opening of a shackle when mooring to a mooring ball?
7 inches
Set and Drift (definitions)
Set - the direction of drift expressed in true bearing.
Drift - the speed of drift expressed in knots.
CG - 2596
Deviation Table
Four Types of Certifications
- Initial Qual
(BOAT Manual Vol I)
First time certification of a specific competency.
- Complete the applicable PQS tasks
- Pass a physical fitness test
- Complete an oral examination board
- Checkride
Four Types of Certifications
- Recertification Qual
(BOAT Manual Vol I)
Can only occur for a boat type previously certified on.
- PCS to new unit
- Disciplinary action
- Currency lapse
- Failure to meet currency
- Must pass PT test
- Pass u/w AOR familiarization
- Pass u/w checkride
Four Types of Certifications
- Interim Qual
(BOAT Manual Vol I)
Used where resources, platforms, or Ops prevent a normal certification process.
- New platform: new boat type assigned.
- Provisional Interim: interim cert provided when unit has inability to complete training towards specific competency (new cert designation or unit wide desert)
Four Types of Certifications
- Temporary Duty (TD) Qual
(BOAT Manual Vol I)
Unit commander may authorize personnel certified at other unit commands when personnel are assigned under:
- Temp. Duty (TD)
- Temp. Additional Duty (TAD)
- Reservists Active Duty for training to satisfy ADT-AT
- Inactive Duty Training (IDT)
Duties of Property Custodian
Personal Property Management Manual
May be military member, Gov’t employee, Auxiliary member, or contractor assigned in writing.
- Maintains current records for accountable property within the assigned custodial area and retaining documentation.
- Ensures authorized used and proper care and protection.
- Reporting lost or stolen or prop. damage beyond normal wear and tear.
- Preparing report of survey to document incidents regarding loss, theft, or damage of personal property.
Honors for Official Visits of US Civil Officials: Side Boys
USCG Regulations 1992
President and all members of Cabinet = 8 side boys
Ammunition Stock Record Cards
Ordnance Manual
- Provide reporting cutters and non-reporting shore units and cutters appear based system for the receipt, issue, and expenditure of all munitions.
- Provide reporting shore units a paper based system for the receipt, issue, and expenditure of commercial munitions.
Ordnance Information System (OIS)
Ordnance Manual
Provides for the automation of receipt, issue, inventory record keeping, reporting of munitions assets, and movements with the ultimate objective of enhancing fleet readiness and stock point management.
OIS-W (Wholesale) - Provide FORCECOM the ability to allocate management and track NCEA allocations and munitions assets being held by direct reporter CG units.
OIS-R (Retail) - Provide direct reporter shore units the ability to quickly manage MILSPEC assets being held at their unit or being held by subordinate non-reporting units.
MISLE functions and purpose - (5)
MISLE
1) Provide info that is immediately available to all users through the centralized database, which also feeds common Op picture.
2) Improve boarding team safety and manage case info
3) Provide the user with rapid access to tactical LE information including lookout lists, vessel reg., and prior encounter info to support board / no board situations.
4) Reduce redundancy of reporting requirements
5) Provide an essential tool in strategic program management, program planning and assessment, resource allocation decision, budget formulation and justification, and to justify procurement.
Authority and Responsibilities of the Senior Enlisted Reserve Advisor (SERA)
(Reserve Force Readiness System Staff Element Responsibilities)
Ch. 12-B-2 SERA
- Report directly to the unit CO/OIC, XO/XPO
- Advise the command on reserve policy, TX, billeting, issues.
- Administer the reserve program / not required to maintain operational competencies.
- Shall complete Senior Enlisted Service Academy (CPOA)
- Track reserve recall
- Provide input for pending disciplinary actions against assigned reserve members.
When to swing a Magnetic Compass
BCH Nav and Piloting
- Annually (recorded on CG-2596)
- After welding conducted on vessel
- After compass magnet adjustment
ALMIS “sheet” colors
ALMIS
> Yellow - pre-mission record
Blue - mission record
Pink - maintenance record
How many tucks are required for synthetic line?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
4+
What knot is tied 5 fid lengths from Mark “X” in a DBN line splice?
Slip Knot or Stopper Knot
How many different methods for a Help to deliver a rescue device?
3
> Direct
> Indirect
> Trail Line
Ammunition Markings, Color Codes, and Lettering
ID of Ammo NAVSEA
Unpainted = Blank Grey = Armor Piercing - Incendiary Green on Grey = Armor Piercing - Incendiary Black = Armor Piercing Blue = Short Range Training (SRTA) Red = API - Tracer Orange = Tracer Brown = Tracer Purple = Dim-tracer / API-DT Green = 5.56 Ball (with steel penetrator) Crimped = Blank
AOPS/TMT Scope of Users
AOPS/TMT User Guide
- Headquarters CG-635
- Headquarters G-R
- Area
- District
- Sector
- Unit Commanding Officer (CO/OIC)
- Unit
What is the minimum number of tucks for Natural line?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
3
Missing, Lost, or Stolen (MLOS)
Ordnance Manual
Missing - You don’t know where item is.
Lost - You know where loss took place and either are in the process of attempting recovery or determine not recoverable.
Stolen - Circumstances or some reasonable indication that an individual is at fault or responsible.
Missing, Lost, or Stolen (MLOS)
Reporting Timeline
(Ordnance Manual)
- “Quick Look” (1hr max.)
- If not found report MLOS within 2hrs of loss
- Send MLOS message within 12hrs of loss
- Make entries into unit’s ordnance log within 12hrs
- CGIS must enter MLOS with 24hrs
- ATR submitted within 48hrs of MLOS
- Report of survey within 10 days
What is the temperature for heat failure for Natural Fiber line?
300deg F
What are the THREE methods for solving intercept problems?
1) Given speed
2) Given Course
3) Given time
Who was the first E-9 in the USCG?
YNMC Jack Korwin
01NOV58
Boat Readiness Ratings
BOAT Manual Vol I
1) Bravo - the boat has no disabling casualties or restrictive discrepancies.
2) Bravo (restricted) - boat has one or more restrictive discrepancies with waivers.
3) Charlie - boat has one or more disabling casualties or has restrictive discrepancies without waivers.
Determined by BFCO STAN on arrival and departure
When did the USCG adopt the same rates as the USN?
1917
What was the first act to establish a Boating Safety Act?
The Motor Boat Act of 1910
What is the purpose of a “wildcat”?
Naval Eng Tech Standard 581
To control the anchor chain when raising and lowering during anchoring evolutions.
What is “SARF”? Where is it located?
Small Arms Repair Facility
- the only depot level USCG weapons maintenance facility and distribution center is in Crane, Indiana.
Effects of sheltered anchorage on crew fatigue
BOAT Manual Vol I
Time spent at sheltered anchorage can extend u/w time by 50%.
1hr at anchorage = 30min u/w extended
Honors for Arriving Parties: Side Boys (Officers)
USCG Regulations 1992
Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, Chief of Staff Army, Chief of Naval Ops, Chief of Staff USAF, Commandant of USMC, Commandant of USCG, General of Army, Fleet ADM, General of USAF, Generals, Admirals, Navy or other Military Governor, Vice ADMs or Lt. General = 8
Rear ADM (UH), Maj. General, Read ADM (LH), Brig. General = 6
Captain, Commander, Colonel, Lt. Colonel = 4
Other Commissioned Officers = 2
What cutter fired the first Naval shots of the Civil War?
USCGC Harriet Lane
- fired on Fort Sumter
How many lives did CAPT Joshua James save?
More than 600+
- 2 Gold Lifesaving Medals
- 3 Silver Lifesaving Medals
What directives have more than 25 pages and are instructional?
Manuals
When completing an EAL where is the local time only used?
ALMIS
EDT Field
Estimated Departure Time
What is the max width of a boat for trailering?
8’6”
What is Datum?
SAR Addendum
The most probable location of a search object corrected for movement over a period of time.
Where was the first organized Reserve unit?
Boston
- OCT 1950
How long after a change in inventory is an ammunition transaction report (ATR) submitted?
(Ordnance Manual)
48hrs
Surfaces Requiring Maintenance - (5)
Coatings and Colors Manual
1) Interior surfaces
2) Hull exterior surfaces and Superstructure surfaces
3) Underwater Body and Boot Top surfaces
4) Weather Deck surfaces (non-flight deck)
5) Flight Deck surfaces
Deadline to Appeal Marks?
Enlisted and Reserve
(Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements)
Member may submit appeal within 15 calendar days (45 calendar days for Reservists) after the date they sign acknowledgment.
Navigation Charting Scales
Sailing Charts
(BCH Nav and Piloting)
1:600,000 and smaller
- Large scale = Small area*
- Small scale = Large area*
Navigation Charting Scales
General Charts
(BCH Nav and Piloting)
between 1:150,000 and 1:600,000
- Large scale = Small area*
- Small scale = Large area*
Navigation Charting Scales
Coastal Charts
(BCH Nav and Piloting)
between 1:50,000 and 1:150,000
- Large scale = Small area*
- Small scale = Large area*
Navigation Charting Scales
Harbor Charts
(BCH Nav and Piloting)
Larger than 1:50,000
- Large scale = Small area*
- Small scale = Large area*
Navigation Charting Scales
Small Craft Charts
(BCH Nav and Piloting)
1:40,000 and larger
- Large scale = Small area*
- Small scale = Large area*
Tide Tables Areas of Coverage - (4)
BCH Nav and Piloting
Vol I: Europe and West Coast of Africa (including the Mediterranean Sea)
Vol II: East Coast of North and South America (including Greenland)
Vol III: West Coast of North and South America (including the Hawaiian Islands)
Vol IV: Central and Western Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean
Tidal Current Tables Areas of Coverage - (2)
BCH Nav and Piloting
Vol I: Atlantic Coast of North America
Vol II: Pacific Coast of North America and Asia
Light List Areas of Coverage - (7)
BCH Nav and Piloting
Vol I: Atlantic Coast, from St. Croix River, ME to Toms River, NJ
Vol II: Atlantic Coast, from Toms River, NJ to Little River Inlet, SC
Vol III: Little River Inlet, SC to Econfina River, FL, and the Greater Antilles
Vol IV: Gulf of Mexico, from Econfina River, FL to Rio Grande, TX
Vol V: Mississippi River system
Vol VI: Pacific Coast and Pacific Islands
Vol VII: Great Lakes
Functions with MISLE case and Incident Management Activities (IMA)
(MISLE)
- Measure unit workload and effectiveness
- Determine resource utilization and needs
- Justify budget requests to meet projected requirements
- Analyze system operations for potential savings
- Promulgate policies and procedures to more effectively manage the overall SAR program.
Disposal of Personal Property - (4 steps)
Personal Property Management Manual
1) Transfer
2) Donation
3) Public Sale
4) Abandonment / Destruction
How many submarines did the USCG sink in WWII?
12 TOTAL by escort cutters and aircraft
- 11 sunk on submarine patrol
- 1 by aircraft
What bracelets are authorized for wear?
Uniform Regulations
Limited to medical alert or those required for military purposes. POW/MIA/KIA bracelets (only one may be worn) are authorized. Ankle bracelets are not authorized.
Steps of Force against NCVs - (4)
MLEM
1) Command Presence
2) Warn
3) Disrupt
4) Disable
When shall single and double ear protection be used?
Single - continuous 84 DBA
Double - 104 DBA
What is the buoyancy level of the Type I and Type III PFD?
RSS Manual
Type I - 22lbs buoyancy
Type III - 15.5lbs buoyancy
How long is TLA authorized for?
No more than 60 days
What is the required Dependent information to be inputted into CGPAAS?
Name, address, DOB
What is considered “Binge Drinking”?
10 standard drinks in a day or 74 in a week
What does three blinking lights on an SCBA mean?
51-75% oxygen level remaining
What is considered “Low Risk Drinking”?
14 drinks per week for a MALE
7 drinks per week for a FEMALE
GAR 2.0 is based off of which ORM model?
PEAACE model
Planning, Event Complexity, Asset (crew), Asset (vessel), Communications, Environment
What are the Fire Type Classifications? - (5)
1) Alpha - ordinary combustibles
2) Bravo - flammable liquids
3) Charlie - live electrical equipment
4) Delta - combustable metals
5) Kilo - commercial cooking equipment
How many weapons safety rules are there?
FTE
FOUR safety rules
What is the physical definition of “Stress”?
In a medial or biological context stress is a physical, mental or emotional factor caused by bodily or mental tension.
What is the date configuration in TMT?
DD MMM YYYY
What is considered “Close Aboard”?
Ships - 600yds
Boats - 400yds
Where are punitive articles found within the UCMJ?
Section IV
Unable to anchor in depths deeper than…
Naval Ships Technical Manual Chapter 581 Anchoring
100 Fathoms / 600ft
What is the authorized size for Female earrings?
Uniform Regulations
1/8in - 1/4in or 6-8mm
What is free surface effect?
BCH Seamanship Fundamentals
Undisturbed motion of fluid inside a space or compartment.
What is the recommended distance to maintain lips from radio for broadcast?
1 - 2 inches
Maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle and fully loaded trailer, including passengers and cargo?
GCWR (Gross Combination Weight Rating)
When hauling in anchor from depths of more than 60 fathoms, do not exceed…
Half-speed
How many types of clouds are there?
American Practical Navigator
FOUR
1) Cirrus
2) Cumulus
3) Stratus
4) Nimbus
What is the minimum passing score for OBTT drills?
80%
What is the maximum passing score for OBTT drills AFTER failing previous drill?
80%
What are the requirements for setting heavy weather?
seas over 10ft OR winds sustained over 30kts
Conversion formula from Celsius to Fahrenheit (vise versa)
C to F = temp x 1.8 + 32
F to C = temp - 32 / 1.8
What is the best recovery turn for a MOB?
Anderson turn
DGPS is accurate to within how many meters?
10 meters
What are the FIVE rules of Dead Reckoning?
1) Every Course Change
2) Speed Change
3) Every Fix or Running Fix
4) After LOP
5) Every Hour on the Hour
USCG Galley Monthly report is due…
the 10th of each month
What song is played for the President and Former Presidents?
Hail to the Chief
What song is played for the Vice President?
Hail, Columbia
How many swimmers are deployed for an uncooperative PIW?
TWO
What is the strapping order of restraining a person in the stokes litter?
1) Grey
2) Red
3) Black
4) Blue
5) Green
What type of respirator shall you use when applying paints?
Type C
Chromate materials are present in what type of paint?
Primers
Epoxy paints can cause what type of health effect?
Dermatitis
What are the FOUR parts of a paintbrush?
1) Handle
2) Setting
3) Ferrule
4) Stock
What IALA does the United States utilize?
IALA B
What are the requirements for entry in the USCGA?
- US Citizen
- Ages 18-22
- No dependents
- Required education
Weapons Training and Qualification Levels - (4)
Ordnance Manual
> Level I - Used to document firearms training on basic courses of fire.
Level II - Used to document firearms training on courses of fire which require an annual qualifications.
Level III - Used to document firearms training on JUFE and courses of fire which require semi-annual qualification.
Level IV - Used to document firearms training on CTEs and PQS.
documented on CG-3029
What year was the TSP created?
1986
Types of natural fiber line
BCH
Manila- abaca plant
Sisal- agave plant- 80% of manila
Hemp- hemp(rare usage)
Cotton- fancy work
Two CG members armed with pistols are required in each vehicle transporting munitions when one of the following is met (3 things)
(ORD M8000.2F)
Firearms and munitions together
C/D 1.1, 1.2, 1.5 or 1.6 explosives
One way trip greater than 2 hours
One member armed with a pistol is required for a one way trip less than two hours when (2 things)
(ORD M8000.2F)
Gross weight of C/D 1.3 is more 100 LBS
Gross weight of C/D 1.4 is more than 300 LBS
Condition code alpha
ORD TTP
Serviceable- ready for issue without qualification
Condition code ‘B’
ORD TTP
Serviceable- ready for issue with qualification
Condtion code ‘C’
ORD TTP
Serviceable- ready for issue with priority
Conditon code ‘D’
ORD TTP
Serviceable (pending acceptance)
Condtion code ‘E’
ORD TTP
Unserviceable- limited restoration
Condition code ‘F’
ORD TTP
Unserviceable- repairable
Condition code G
ORD TTP
Unserviceable- incomplete
Condition code H
ORD TTP
Unserviceable- condemned
Condition code J
ORD TTP
Unserviceable- in stock (awaiting reclassification)
Condition code T
ORD TTP
Serviceable, training use only
Colors of anchor shots and how many?
Cutter BM knowledge
Red, white, blue, red, white, yellow, red
07
How many levels are in the Beaufort Scale of wind?
American Practical Navigator
12
Which turn is most optimal for a MOB in darkness or restricted visibility?
(BCH Boat Operations)
Williamson turn
Recruit Documentation Form
Recruit Master Training Packet
FORM 34
What is SAFE
Recruit Training Master Packet
SUBSTANCE ABUSE FREE ENVIRONMENT
The Coast Guard Defines substance abuse as?
Recruit training master packet
Use of any substance (alcohol, caffeine, food, prescription or illicit drugs, etc) by a member which causes problems or places the members safety at risk.
Binge drinking
Recruit training master packet
Drinking to get drunk
Women- 04 drinks within 2 hours
Men- 05 drinks within 2 hours
What is considered a “standard drink”?
Recruit training master packet
1 serving of beer 12 oz at 5%
1 serving of wine 5 oz at 12%
1 serving of hard liquor is 1.5 oz at 40% or 80 proof
What are the stages of intoxication?
Recruit training master packet
- 08 - slightly impaired, emotional changes, impaired thinking and delayed reaction times
- 16 - sloppy drunk, double vision, staggering, increased emotional changes, such as anger or crying
- 30 - stupor or blackout, unable to walk or stand, vomiting, loss of bladder control and or passing out. Can be conscious or unconscious.
- 40 - coma and risk of death
What is an alcohol incident?
Recruit training master packet
Occurs when the commanding officer determines that the use or abuse of alcohol is a significant or causative factor resulting in at least one of the following:
Loss of ability to preform duties
Discredit upon the service
Any violation of the UCMJ, federal, state, or local law
Primary symptoms of Chlamydia
Recruit training master packet
Most people have none
75% of women and 50% of men will have none
Men: watery, whitish discharge from the penis
Women: vaginally discharge, bleeding, burning, or pain on urinating
Men and women- rectal symptoms: rectal pain, bleeding or discharge from unprotected anal intercourse
Emergency contraception
Recruit training master packet
Plan B also known as the morning after pill
Most effective within 72 hours but can be used up to 5 days after unprotected sex.
Circumstances which do not require a regular EER…
Enlistments, Evals, Advancements
Assigned to new duty station:
> E-6 and below - fewer than 92 days
> E-7 and above - fewer than 184 days
Terminal Eligibility Date (TED) for each SWE
Enlistments, Evals, Advancements
May - 01 JAN of following year
Oct - 01 JAN of following year
Nov - 01 JUL of following year
Maximum allowable quantity of flammable liquids in a “Flam-Locker”
60 gal
Navigation Rules Book Annexes
Annex I - Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes
Annex II - Additional Signals for Fishing Vessels Fishing in Close Proximity
Annex III - Technical Details of Sound Signal Appliances
Annex IV - Distress Signals
Annex V - Pilot Rules
Coast Guard Leadership Competencies:
How many categories? How many total competencies?
(Leadership Development Framework)
4 categories:
Leading Self, Leading Others, Leading Change, Leading the Coast Guard.
28 TOTAL competencies.
What is the CG’s definition of leadership?
Leadership Development Framework
Leadership is the ability to influence others to obtain their obedience, respect, confidence, and loyal cooperation.
What marine frequency is VHF Ch 16?
156.8 MHz
What knot is commonly used to finish off the end of a line?
BCH Seamanship Funds
The Back Splice
IDP Goal Timelines
Enlisted IDP CG-5357
Short term goal(s) = 3 - 12 months
Long term goal(s) = 1 - 5+ years
What is the minimum height requirement for a flam locker container off of the deck?
3 INCHES
How much space is required between double walls of a flam locker?
1.5 INCH
How do you begin the back splice?
BCH Seamanship Funds
By tying a crown knot
What is a short splice used for?
BCH Seamanship Funds
To permanently connect two ends of a line.
During the PT test, how far away is it required to keep your feet from butt during sit-ups?
(BOAT Vol II)
18 INCHES
What symbols are used in ALMIS for a cancelled and aborted mission?
(ALMIS)
Cancelled = “X”
Aborted = red circle with slash through it
How long does a unit have to attempt to correct a restrictive discrepancy before having to report the casualty?
24 HOURS
What time zone is utilized when entering asset departing and arrival times in ALMIS?
(ALMIS)
Zulu time
How long is the SURFACE swimmer tending line?
70 FEET
Boat Forces Insignia meaning:
BOAT Vol I
Waves = Operations
Boat hook and Oar = Boats
Compass Rose = Leadership and Direction
AOPS/TMT Initial Certification Colors
AOPS/TMT
Initial Qual Complete = BLUE
Pending CO Approval = Red
Pending Member Acknowledgement = PURPLE
Advancement requirement for an E-4 or E-5 withheld upon graduation due to receiving an UNSAT conduct?
Six months good conduct
CO approval on CG-2030 satisfies the recommendation requirement.
M1000.2B 4.1.1
Time in service (TIS) Maximum points
20
M1000.2B 4.1.1
BMCS SWE requirement
Ashore/Afloat command certification by district or area OIC review board
When will P-pending in AOPS/TMT show up on a competency summary report
(AOPS/TMT user guide)
When a task was previously completed in the last cycle but not the current one
AND
30 days prior to the expiration of a sliding task with a 2 year or less frequency
OR
6 months prior to sliding tasks with a frequency of 2 years or more
Frequency of painting
Colors and coating manual M10360.3D
Only when necessary to prevent corrosion or deterioration of the surfaces
Interior surfaces
Repainting too frequently can cause paint film failure
Not more often than every three years, one coat will suffice
Hull exterior and superstructure surfaces
Reprinted prior to failure of the paint film.
Not more than every two years
Underwater body and boot top surfaces last how long?
9-12 years, do not remove anti fouling system if not necessary
Weather deck surfaces
3-6 years of service
Flight deck surfaces
Shall be applied commercial contractor or cost guard yard.
Ships workforce is authorized to spot repair flight decks up to 50 feet in order to control underlying corrosion
First shot detachable link color and fathoms
15 fathoms- red
Second detachable link color and fathoms
30 fathoms, white
Third shot detachable link color and fathoms
Blue, 45 fathoms
How thick are the red warning lines painted on the deck for radio frequency radiation hazard areas?
4 inches
Lead paints shall contain no more than?
0.009% lead by weight
Chromate
Prohibited except for use as a primer on aircraft
Heavy metals
Paints containing cadmium, mercury, beryllium, and arsenic are prohibited
VOC content limits
400 grams/liter for anti fouling bottom paint
340 for all other marine paints
Are expected to be reduced to 340 grams for bottom paint and 250 for all other marine paints.
