BM1 SWE Flashcards
1
Q
A working or service anchor should have the holding power equal to approx. _____ of the boat’s displacement.
A
6%
2
Q
A storm anchor should be at least ______ as effective as the service anchor.
A
150-200%
3
Q
Parts of an anchor:
A
Shank, Flukes, Crown, Stock
4
Q
Anchor scope (regular and hwx)
A
Regular between 5-7:1 ; heavy wx use 10:1
5
Q
Four rules of risk management
A
Integrate risk management into planning & execution
Accept no unnecessary risks
Make risk decisions at appropriate level
Accept risks if benefits outweigh the costs, eliminating unnecessary risk leaves risk that is either acceptable or unacceptable for mission accomplishment.
6
Q
ORM Model
A
1.) Define the mission
2.) Identify hazards
3.) Assess the risk
4.) Identify options
5.) Accept risk
6.) Outome
7.) Monitor situation
7
Q
How many tucks for natural 3 strand splicing?
A
3
8
Q
How many tucks for sythetic 3 strand splicing?
A
4
9
Q
What is “x” when splicing DBN?
A
Core extraction
10
Q
What is mark 1 when splicing DBN?
A
On the core when it comes out of the cover
11
Q
What is mark 2 when splicing DBN?
A
Short fid length, down core into cover
12
Q
Small stuff is ______
A
1.5” or less in circumference
13
Q
Line is _______
A
1.5” - 5” in circumference
14
Q
Hawser is _______
A
5” + in circumference
15
Q
% of BS lost in square knot
A
46%
16
Q
% of BS lost in bowline
A
37%
17
Q
% of BS lost on two bowlines (eye to eye)
A
43%
18
Q
% of BS lost in single and double becket bend
A
41%
19
Q
% of BS lost in round turn
A
30-35%
20
Q
% of BS lost in timber hitch
A
30-35%
21
Q
% of BS lost in clove hitch
A
40%
22
Q
% of BS lost in eye splice
A
5-10%
23
Q
% of BS lost in short splice
A
15%
24
Q
Channel 16
A
International hailing & distress 2182 khz;156.8 mhz
25
Channel 13
Bridge to bridge
26
Channel 67
Bridge to bridge, mostly used in Western Rivers and Gulf of Mexico
27
Channel 22A
UMIB
28
Channel 23A
Coast Guard / AUX. Comms.
29
Track spacing for MOB/PIW
.1NM / 200yds
30
Formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
(DEGREES FAHRENHEIT - 32) * 5/9 = DEGREES CELSIUS
31
Safe towing speed formula
1.34 * Square root length of hull - 10% for safety
32
Circumference of earth in NM
21,600 NM
33
Phonetic Numbers
0 - ZE-RO
1 - WUN
2 - TOO
3 - TREE
4 - FOW-ER
5 - FIFE
6 - SIX
7 - SEV-EN
8 - AIT
9 - NIN-ER
34
How many team coordination skills?
7
35
HH-65 Dolphin max speed
165 kts
36
HH-65 Dolphin max endurance
3 hrs
37
HH-65 Dolphin max passengers
4 passengers 3 crew (2 pilots 1 crew)
38
HH-65 Dolphin hoist capacity
600 lbs
39
HH-65 Dolphin cargo sling limit
2,000 lbs
40
Does the HH-65 Dolphin float if in water?
Yes
41
HH-60 J Hawk max speed
180 kts
42
HH-60 J Hawk crew capacity
2 pilots 2 crew
43
HH-60 J Hawk max endurance
6 hrs
44
HH-60 J Hawk hoist capactiy
600 lbs
45
HH-60 J Hawk cargo sling limit
6,000 lbs
46
Will the HH-60 J Hawk float if in water?
Will not float for long even w/ floatation bags, only long enough for crew to escape, approx. 2 mins.
47
How much buoyancy does Type III PFD provide?
15.5 lbs
48
Will the Type III PFD turn an unconscious person face-up?
No
49
How much buoyancy does the Stearns 1600 Type I PFD provide?
22 lbs
50
How much buoyancy does the abandon ship life preserver provide?
35 lbs
51
How much buoyancy does a mustang provide?
MD-3183 & MD-1250 provide 35lbs while the MD-0450-v22 provides 40lbs
52
Service life of CG approved life rafts
20 years
53
Life floats provide how much buoyancy?
240 lbs
54
What angle will the stokes litter float at?
45 degrees
55
How much of the stokes litter will be out of the water?
The top 18-24", self-righting
56
Order to secure the straps of a stokes litter?
Gray, blue, red, green, black
57
How long are the stokes litter tending lines?
2.5X the freeboard of the ship
58
What are the 3 standard ring buoy sizes?
20, 24, & 30"
59
How long will a floating marker light operate for?
36 hrs
60
Rescue line throw bag specs:
70-100', 3/8" double braided w/ polypro. inner core
61
What channels does the 406 mhz PLB operate on?
406mhz & 121.5mhz, 406mhz accurate to within 3NM
62
Helo trail line specs:
105' orange polypro., weak link and snap link on one end, and snap hook on the other. Weak link = 300lbs, weight bag = 5lbs or heavier.
63
HH-65 Dolphin # of emergency exits:
4
64
HH-60 J Hawk # of emergency exits:
5
65
Where do you tow the HH-65 Dolphin from on the helicopter?
Attach the tow bridle to both sides of the 14 degree frame.
66
What gives the Coast Guard authority to conduct SAR?
Title 14, sections 2, 88, & 141 of USC.
67
PEACE model
Planning
Event Complexity
Asset Crew
Asset Boat/Equipment
Comms./Supervision
Environment
68
STAAR model
Spread out
Trasnfer
Avoid
Accept
Reduce
69
What does MMSI stand for?
Maritime mobile service identity
70
VS, VM, TSR, SS, CSC
Sector, single unit
Sector, multiple unit,
Trackline, single unit, return
Square pattern, single unit
Creepling line, single unit, coordinated
71
Requirement for WEPO to be an officer?
4+ officers assigned to a unit. Units w/ 3 or less officers will have a WEPS Petty Officer.
72
How long will a PML operate?
8-12 hrs in ideal conditions
73
Signal whistle distance:
1100yds/1000m
74
MK-124 specs:
Weighs 8oz, each end lasts for 20 seconds, day orange smoke, night red flare, 100,000 CD
75
MK-79 specs:
Comprised of MK-80 (7 screw-in cartridges) and MK-31 (pencil projector), approx. 4.5 seconds, 250-650' at 12,000 CD
76
MK-127A
Used to illuminate a search area. White parachute flare. Travels approx. 650-700' before igniting, then descends at 10-15' per second. 125,000 CD
77
How high are letters on rain gear?
1.5 - 3"
78
of straps on anti-exposure coveralls?
7
79
P6 pump fuel capacity:
2.5 gallons
80
P6 pump specs:
250 gallons per minute @ 12' suction lift. Under load will dewater for 4-5hrs. 6.5 horsepower 4 cycle gasoline engine. Pump & fuel weigh approx. 55lbs
81
How long is the boat swimmer tending line?
70'
82
Distance for close aboard on a cutter?
600 yds
83
Distance for close aboard on a small boat?
400 yds
84
Form number for non modern assets?
4781
85
Readiness level definitions (A,B,C)
A - Underway
B - High Readiness
C - Maintenance
86
How many safety features on the SIG?
3
87
How many stages of trigger control?
2, finger placement, and trigger press/squeeze
88
Boat Crew Qualification chapters:
Chapter 1: Task accomplishment record
Chapter 2: BCM Qual Tasks
Chapter 3: BCM Study Guide (member keeps)
89
What color is an air pipe?
Tan
90
What is the arrow size for direction of flow?
3"
91
How long do you have to complete an ATR for lost/stolen munitions?
48hrs
92
How much inventory for rollover, PVA galley?
7-10 days worth
93
How many day for report of survey submission?
3 days
94
What is the secure comms/server?
Control net
95
When can you wear a backpack?
in ODU's, black or navy.
96
Trailer hitch strength?
Class 4 & 5.
97
How many fathoms (6') is a shot of chain?
15 fathoms (90')
98
Max depth in fathoms for anchoring?
100 fathoms (600')
99
How many Officer in Charge certification categories are there?
4: multi-mission ashore & afloat, ATON ashore & afloat
100
Time in rating required to make BM1?
1 yr
101
Time as a BM1 to sit for OIC board?
2 years, or 1 year as XPO
102
Opening of mooring shackle size?
7"
103
Which chapter of the Boat Crewman Qualification does the member keep?
Chapter 3, studyguide
104
ATON change request form?
3213A - fixed
3212B - floating
105
HWX limitations?
20ft seas, 50kt winds, 8ft surf
106
SMA limit for copier?
60 months
107
Fund code for telecomms?
42
108
How many gun salute for prior president?
21
109
Fund code for civil engineering?
43
110
Song for Vice President?
Hail Colombia
111
Song for President?
Hail to the Chief
112
Song for prior President?
Admirals March
113
Three phases of emergency:
Uncertainty
Alert
Distress
114
Form number required to submit for an award?
CG-1650
115
What is the optimum temperature to spray paint?
70 degrees
116
A boat 10m needs what type of sound producing device?
"A vessel of less than 12m needs some other means of making an efficient sound signal."
117
How many stowage pockets are on a boat crew survival vest?
5
118
How long is the suction hose on a P6 pump?
15'
119
For non-distress you should issue out a what if a reasonable amount of time is given?
MARB
120
What type of cloud is called "Mackerel Cloud"?
Cirrocumulus
121
High-altitude clouds:
cirrus, cirrostratus, and cirrocumulus - above 20,000', the clouds primarily are composed of ice crystals, and often appear thin, streaky, and white
122
Medium-altitude clouds:
altostratus and altocumulus - 6,500 - 20,000', may be composed of liquid water droplets, ice crystals, or a combination of the two
123
Low-altitude clouds:
The two main types of low clouds include stratus, which develop horizontally, and cumulus, which develop vertically, below 6,500', normally consist of liquid water droplets
124
How long do you have if you elect to complete the 500yd swim?
12 mins
125
What level must body armor be?
IIIA
126
Lifting slings must be grade ___ or higher:
8
127
How is the first contact marked on a maneuvering board?
M1
128
How many elements to a training plan?
7
129
What is the distance called between two search legs?
Sweep Width
130
What is the fastest recovery method for a MOB?
Anderson
131
Mounts and stands shall be painted ____.
Black
132
Under which category is "use of force" entered into MISLE?
Add event
133
How many inches of line do you un-lay to splice a 3 strand crown knot?
12"
134
Max distance trailering:
8 hrs, 350 miles, strap check after 20 mins
135
In TMT, what does a purple highlight identify?
Assigned, not certified.
136
In TMT, what does a blue highlight identify?
Complete
137
How much retro is attached to the anti-exposure coveralls?
62 sq inches
138
When storing paint, how much space should be between the storage cabinet and the wall?
1.5"
139
On the OBTT, who delivers the safety brief?
Safety Supervisor
140
When maneuvering for a man overboard in restricted visibility, which turn is used?
Destroyer turn
141
How long is the DBN Drogue?
200'
142
How many flags/pennants are in one dress ship configuration?
65
143
How many side boys does a Rear Admiral get?
6
144
Which article of the UCMJ is self incriminating?
Article 31
145
How many people at a shore unit is required before dating is acceptable?
90
146
What is the max size for a folding knife when worn with the LE belt?
6"
147
How much strength is in the core for DBN?
40%
148
When is set and drift determined when you are conducting 3 minute fixes?
Every 3rd fix
149
What is the purpose of EMI?
To correct a deficiency
150
In Command Navigation Standards, the term "shoal water" does not include _____.
Restricted Waters
151
The first turn for a Williamson turn is to port/starboard ___ degrees.
30
152
How many volumes are there of the Coast Pilot?
10
153
Who is in charge of creating Navigation Plans Afloat?
CO/OIC
154
How many shots are left on board semiannually to ensure the achor chain will run free?
2
155
What does the "Gulf" flag indicate?
Want a pilot
156
Afloat units complete training plans _____.
Monthly
157
*TP on a chart correction indicates ___.
Temporary Position
158
Who is in charge of the OBTT?
XO/XPO
159
Who ensures OBTT training is completed IAW policy?
CO/OIC
160
1 minute of Lattitude equals __.
1 NM
161
Maximum compass error allowed before adjustment?
5 degrees
162
How long do you have to repair a restrictive discrepancy before notifying Operational Commander?
24 hrs
163
How long is a restrictive waiver good for?
30 days
164
What does the acronym CEM stand for in reference to boat crew fatigue?
Crew Efficiency Matrix
165
What gas is present in a divers blood if they surface too quickly?
Nitrogen
166
What tab in CGBI is used to pull unit reports?
Unit
167
How long does a senior BM have to qualify as coxswain at a unit?
1 yr
168
How many tucks are required for synthetic eye splicing?
5
169
What knot is tied 5 fid lengths from mark "x" while splicing DBN?
Overhand knot w/ loop
170
According to BOAT II, what constitutes as restricted visibility?
Visibility less than 1/2 NM or 1,000 yds
171
Armor peircing rounds are colored ___ on the tip.
Black
172
Incendiary rounds are colored ____ on the tip.
Silver/Blue
173
Semiannual weapons training is level ___.
3
174
Equation for Celsius to Fahrenheit:
F=C*1.8+32
175
What time is used for ALMIS?
Zulu
176
A safe water buoy has __ red and white vertical stripes.
8
177
A dynamic load test is __ of the WLL.
125%
178
If "busted down" from E-6 to E-5, how long do you have to wait to re-advance?
1 yr
179
Once a BM1 makes BMC, how long after should that person sit for the OIC review board?
1 yr
180
While splicing DBN, insert the core at mark ___ into the cover.
T
181
Who keeps hull history of a cutter?
1LT
182
Who does the SERA report to?
CO/OIC
183
How long can the maternity dress be worn after pregnancy?
60 months
184
How many months can the GI bill be utilized?
36
185
What is the song for a former president?
Four ruffles & flourishes followed by the national anthem
186
How can & long can men's hair be?
1 1/2" high (fluff) and 4" long
187
How long do you have to fix a hazardous condition before an abatement plan when doing USAT?
30 days
188
Form number for OIC review board results?
CG-5113
189
Form number for deviation table?
CG-2596
190
How many inches of line need to be unlayed for a splice?
12"
191
What is the first step in a back splice?
Tie a crown knot.
192
What knot is used for a quick release?
Slip clove hitch
193
How many NM's are in one degree on lattitude?
60, 1NM per minute of degree of lattitude
194
What is the Vice President's flag?
Eagle, star in each corner, olive branch and arrows in each hand.
195
A state governor gets how many side boys?
8 side boys, 4 ruffles and flourishes, 19 gun salute on departure only.
196
A Vice Admiral gets how many side boys?
8
197
What is not required on an electrical panel?
Grounding wand
198
What lights need to be displayed at anchorage in a special designated area, vessel over 50m?
2 all around white lights
199
How do the safety chains need to be attached on the trailer?
Criss crossed under the tongue
200
What would you use natural line for?
Towing hawser
201
What does yellow mean in AOPS/TMT?
Expires within 2 months
202
What does black mean in AOPS/TMT?
Annual calendar year
203
What color is "Awaiting CO approval" in AOPS/TMT?
Purple
204
Who is responsible for administering boat crew checkrides?
BCEB (Boat Crew Examination Board)
205
What letter will not appear AOPS/TMT report? Y, N, F, P?
F
206
What will appear for an aborted mission in ALMIS?
Circle with a slash through it?
207
What will appear for a canceled mission in ALMIS?
Red "X"
208
Who can grant a permanent shave chit?
CO/OIC will grant permanent waivers for those who received a confirmed diagnosis by a medical doctor.
209
Who can grant the use of LE lights & sirens during trailering operations?
Operational Commander
210
When is a swimmer required to don the swim cap?
72 degrees
211
What is required to be worn during LE?
Nitrile gloves
212
What is the percentage of tongue weight to total weight?
10-15%How
213
How much of the original strength is retained after an eye is spliced into a line?
90-95%
214
What is authorized during a uniform inspection while standing in formation?
POW/MIA bracelet
215
What term is not associated with a compass action? Sticky, slow, steady, satisfactory.
Steady
216
What annex describes lights?
Annex 1
217
After being relieved, how long must an OIC wait to request to be reinstated?
2 years
218
How long does an interim coxswain qualification last?
60 days
219
Marks for splicing:
Extract core at "X"
Core is inserted into cover at "T"
Core comes out at "Z"
Pull cover over from "T" to "X"
220
What is a 1:40,000 scale chart called?
small craft chart
221
What does italicized font on a chart mean?
Affected by tide
222
How high do you elevate the legs of a shock victim?
8-10"
223
How far should your heels be from your butt during the situp test?
18"
224
If a line needs to be free running, what is used to prevent unraveling?
Permanent whipping
225
What song is played for a former president?
Admiral's March
226
What is the longitude of the South Pole?
90 degrees
227
Where is the incumbent OIC pin placed when a member holds a permanent cutter and coxswain pin?
Above the name tag
228
What is the working load limit of the heaving line?
500lbs
229
What form number do you use to annonomously report a safety concern?
CG-4903
230
How often are weapon serial numbers verified against asset verification report?
Annually
231
How many factors affect fatigue?
5
232
How many hours of rest are needed in a 24-hour period?
8
233
Permenant whipping shall be sown through how many times?
3
234
How many minutes of streching should you do before physical activity? 6, 8, 10, 12?
10
235
How much physical activity is mandated?
150 mins/wk of moderate instensity & 75 mins/wk of vigorous activity
236
Where is the pivot point of a boat at rest?
Foward of amidships when the boat is at rest.
237
What is not ground tackle? Anchor, anchor appendages, chain, or windlass?
Windlass
238
What lines are used during forward propulsion to spring out the stern?
Bow line and after bow spring line
239
What is the form for the deviation table?
CG-2596
240
How are dates entered in TMT?
DDMMMYYYY (07MAY2024)
241
How are dates noted in EAL?
DDMMYYYY (07/05/2024)
242
After a round turn and one figure 8 on a cleat, how many more figure 8's are required?
2
243
Ashore units are required to have what gauge of steel for HAZMAT lockers?
18 gauge steel 1 1/2" between inner and outer surfaces, at least 2" off the deck.
244
How much paint is authorized to be in the paint mixing area?
1 days worth.
245
What happens when a new coating fails to wet and form a continuous film over the preceding coat?
Crawling
246
What happens when 2 painted surfaces flex at different rates?
Alligatoring
247
What tool is not allowed to be used on a galvanized surface?
Chipping hammer
248
What month is used to determine your time in rate for May SWE?
February
249
The Secretary of Defense recieves a __ gun salute.
19
250
What type of maintenance is conducted when you send the gun off to get parts replaced?
Depot
251
How many hours prior to use should paint be placed in the paint shop?
24
252
"Decimal" phonetically is pronounced ________.
DAY-SEE-MAL
253
When do reservists take the SWE?
October
254
What is the form number for the PDE?
CG-4902
255
How long must you be an E-6 to be eligible for E-7?
24 months of continuous Coast Guard service.
256
What is the single most eligibility requirement for advancement?
Command Recommendation
257
Who is the single point of contact for all requests for waivers of advancement requirements and deadlines?
CO/OIC
258
When does the Good Conduct eligibility start following confinement?
Date of release
259
How many years of service must you have prior to advancement to E-8?
10 years
260
How many years of service must you have prior to advancement to E-9?
12 years
261
What is the form number of EPQ (Enlisted Performance Qualifications)?
CG-3303
262
Who is assigned to mentor junior members and signing EPQ's?
Professional Development Coast (1 pay grade higher)
263
How long must you be an E-4 prior to advancement to E-5?
6 months
264
Minimum sea time for advancement to BM1?
6 months any rating or pay grade, or 12 consecutive months as a coxswain
265
Advancing to E-7 through E-9 are required to obtain how many years of obligated service?
2 years effective date of service
266
As per article 15 of the UCMJ, a CO/OIC may reduce an enlisted person in pay in what pay grades?
E-2 - E-6
267
When frocked, what pay grade is used to complete employee reviews?
The pay grade of the member prior to being frocked.
268
What 2 security classifications are the SWE?
Some confidential, all others are FOUO.
269
One proctor can administer the SWE for __ members.
25
270
All warrant officer billets are at the __ level.
W-4
271
How many years of service must you have to apply for CWO?
8 years
272
To apply for CWO, member must not have recieved any disciplinary action within the last ___ years.
3 years
273
Only E-6 marks will be used for CWO application with fewer than ___ years time in grade.
4 years
274
What is the OER form number?
CG-5310A
275
When applying for CWO, what is the maximum number of pages for the resume?
2 pages
276
What are the two color schemes of the boat forces insignia?
Pewter and gold
277
What do the waves represent on the BF insignia?
Operations
278
What do the boat hook and oars represent on the BF insignia?
Boats
279
What does the compass rose represent on the BF insignia?
Leadership and Direction
280
Which BF insignia can be worn in conjunction with the coxswain, surfman, or cutterman pins?
Gold and petwer insignia
281
When are CG members authorized to wear the OIC insignia afloat and ashore?
Assigned by Commander (not acting)
282
What funds purchase the OIC insignia for the member?
AFC-30 funds
283
When is it authorized to wear the permanent coxswain pin?
5 years cumulative; 2 of the 5 years must be of boats greater than 25'
284
What exterior coatings normally gather dirt and become increasingly soiled?
Soiling
285
Initial breakdown of the vehicle at the surface of the pain is called what?
Flatting
286
The result of weathering of the paint at the surface of the coating, resulting in the vehicle breaking down by the sunlight and other destruvtive influence is called what?
Chalking
287
What are the tiny breaks that take place only in the upper coat or coats of the paint film without penetraing to the substrate?
Cracking
288
When the outer layer of paint cracks and presents a pattern similar to alligator leather?
Alligatoring
289
When the new paint coating fails to wet and form a continuous film over the preceding coat?
Crawling
290
The loss of the coating over some part of the surface?
Crumbling, scaling, flaking, and peeling
291
When the topcoat lifts from the base, leaving the prime coat intact?
Blistering
292
Concrete, stucco, masonry, and plaster contain water soluble salts which dissolve in moisture carried through the substrate and crystallize on the exposed surface?
Efflorescence
293
Failure occuring in a few concentraded regions within the area being evaluated?
Localized damage
294
Failure occurring in randomly distributed places throughout the area being evaluated?
Scattered damage
295
What is the best temperature to mix paint in?
65-85 degrees
296
Many commercial high build epoxies will have induction times of ___ to ___ minutes?
15 to 30 minutes
297
How many parts to a paint brush?
4
Handle, setting, ferrule, stock
298
How far should you dip the paint brush in the paint?
Half way up the bristles
299
What is the thickness of a roller called?
Nap
300
What are the three types of rollers?
Mohair, Lamb's Wool, Synthetic
301
Anchor colors
15 fathoms - red (one turn of wire)
30 fathoms - white (two turns of wire)
45 fathoms - blue
302
Oxygen pipes shall be painted what color?
Light green
303
When are survival rafts required on CG boats?
30' or greater
304
Sailing chart scale:
1:600,000 and lower
305
General chart scale:
1:150,00 - 1:600,000
306
Coastal chart scale:
1:50,000 - 1:150,000
307
Harbor chart scale:
1:50,000
308
Small craft chart scale:
1:40,000 and above
309
What are the two types of electonic charts used?
Raster and vector
310
Lead line depth markers:
2 Fathoms - two strips of leather
3 Fathoms - three strips of leather
5 Fathoms - one white rag
7 Fathoms - one red rag
10 Fathoms - one stip of leather w/ a hole
13 Fathoms - three strips of leather
15 Fathoms - one white rag
17 Fathoms - one red rag
20 Fathoms - two knots
25 Fathoms - one knot
311
How much does the lead weigh on the lead line?
7-14 lbs
312
What countries follow IALA "A"?
Europe, Africa, Australia, New Zealand, most of Asia
313
How wide is the P6 pump suction hose?
3" diameter
314
What are the two sizes of fire hoses?
1 1/2" and 2 1/2" with a length of 50'
315
What is the best course for a coxswain when conducting helo ops?
Relative wind 15-30 knots, 35-45 degrees off the bow
316
How long will a 10lb CO2 fire extinguisher last approximately?
40-45 seconds up to 5'
317
What is the effective range of a PKP extinguisher?
10-12' lasting 8-20 seconds
318
For visibility less than 2NM, enter visibility in ___?
Tenths of miles
319
For visibility less than 100 yards, enter visibility as ____?
0
320
321
When two sailing vessels are on the same tack, who has the right of way?
The leeward vessel.
322
When two sailing vessels are on opposite tacks, who has the right of way?
The starboard vessel.
