BM1 SWE Flashcards
A working or service anchor should have the holding power equal to approx. _____ of the boat’s displacement.
6%
A storm anchor should be at least ______ as effective as the service anchor.
150-200%
Parts of an anchor:
Shank, Flukes, Crown, Stock
Anchor scope (regular and hwx)
Regular between 5-7:1 ; heavy wx use 10:1
Four rules of risk management
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.
ORM Model
1.) Define the mission
2.) Identify hazards
3.) Assess the risk
4.) Identify options
5.) Accept risk
6.) Outome
7.) Monitor situation
How many tucks for natural 3 strand splicing?
3
How many tucks for sythetic 3 strand splicing?
4
What is “x” when splicing DBN?
Core extraction
What is mark 1 when splicing DBN?
On the core when it comes out of the cover
What is mark 2 when splicing DBN?
Short fid length, down core into cover
Small stuff is ______
1.5” or less in circumference
Line is _______
1.5” - 5” in circumference
Hawser is _______
5” + in circumference
% of BS lost in square knot
46%
% of BS lost in bowline
37%
% of BS lost on two bowlines (eye to eye)
43%
% of BS lost in single and double becket bend
41%
% of BS lost in round turn
30-35%
% of BS lost in timber hitch
30-35%
% of BS lost in clove hitch
40%
% of BS lost in eye splice
5-10%
% of BS lost in short splice
15%
Channel 16
International hailing & distress 2182 khz;156.8 mhz
Channel 13
Bridge to bridge
Channel 67
Bridge to bridge, mostly used in Western Rivers and Gulf of Mexico
Channel 22A
UMIB
Channel 23A
Coast Guard / AUX. Comms.
Track spacing for MOB/PIW
.1NM / 200yds
Formula to convert Fahrenheit to Celsius
(DEGREES FAHRENHEIT - 32) * 5/9 = DEGREES CELSIUS
Safe towing speed formula
1.34 * Square root length of hull - 10% for safety
Circumference of earth in NM
21,600 NM
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
How many team coordination skills?
7
HH-65 Dolphin max speed
165 kts
HH-65 Dolphin max endurance
3 hrs
HH-65 Dolphin max passengers
4 passengers 3 crew (2 pilots 1 crew)
HH-65 Dolphin hoist capacity
600 lbs
HH-65 Dolphin cargo sling limit
2,000 lbs
Does the HH-65 Dolphin float if in water?
Yes
HH-60 J Hawk max speed
180 kts
HH-60 J Hawk crew capacity
2 pilots 2 crew
HH-60 J Hawk max endurance
6 hrs
HH-60 J Hawk hoist capactiy
600 lbs
HH-60 J Hawk cargo sling limit
6,000 lbs
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.
How much buoyancy does Type III PFD provide?
15.5 lbs
Will the Type III PFD turn an unconscious person face-up?
No
How much buoyancy does the Stearns 1600 Type I PFD provide?
22 lbs
How much buoyancy does the abandon ship life preserver provide?
35 lbs
How much buoyancy does a mustang provide?
MD-3183 & MD-1250 provide 35lbs while the MD-0450-v22 provides 40lbs
Service life of CG approved life rafts
20 years
Life floats provide how much buoyancy?
240 lbs
What angle will the stokes litter float at?
45 degrees
How much of the stokes litter will be out of the water?
The top 18-24”, self-righting
Order to secure the straps of a stokes litter?
Gray, blue, red, green, black
How long are the stokes litter tending lines?
2.5X the freeboard of the ship
What are the 3 standard ring buoy sizes?
20, 24, & 30”
How long will a floating marker light operate for?
36 hrs
Rescue line throw bag specs:
70-100’, 3/8” double braided w/ polypro. inner core
What channels does the 406 mhz PLB operate on?
406mhz & 121.5mhz, 406mhz accurate to within 3NM
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.
HH-65 Dolphin # of emergency exits:
4
HH-60 J Hawk # of emergency exits:
5
Where do you tow the HH-65 Dolphin from on the helicopter?
Attach the tow bridle to both sides of the 14 degree frame.
What gives the Coast Guard authority to conduct SAR?
Title 14, sections 2, 88, & 141 of USC.
PEACE model
Planning
Event Complexity
Asset Crew
Asset Boat/Equipment
Comms./Supervision
Environment
STAAR model
Spread out
Trasnfer
Avoid
Accept
Reduce
What does MMSI stand for?
Maritime mobile service identity
VS, VM, TSR, SS, CSC
Sector, single unit
Sector, multiple unit,
Trackline, single unit, return
Square pattern, single unit
Creepling line, single unit, coordinated
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.
How long will a PML operate?
8-12 hrs in ideal conditions
Signal whistle distance:
1100yds/1000m
MK-124 specs:
Weighs 8oz, each end lasts for 20 seconds, day orange smoke, night red flare, 100,000 CD
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
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
How high are letters on rain gear?
1.5 - 3”
of straps on anti-exposure coveralls?
7
P6 pump fuel capacity:
2.5 gallons
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
How long is the boat swimmer tending line?
70’
Distance for close aboard on a cutter?
600 yds
Distance for close aboard on a small boat?
400 yds
Form number for non modern assets?
4781
Readiness level definitions (A,B,C)
A - Underway
B - High Readiness
C - Maintenance
How many safety features on the SIG?
3
How many stages of trigger control?
2, finger placement, and trigger press/squeeze
Boat Crew Qualification chapters:
Chapter 1: Task accomplishment record
Chapter 2: BCM Qual Tasks
Chapter 3: BCM Study Guide (member keeps)
What color is an air pipe?
Tan
What is the arrow size for direction of flow?
3”
How long do you have to complete an ATR for lost/stolen munitions?
48hrs
How much inventory for rollover, PVA galley?
7-10 days worth
How many day for report of survey submission?
3 days
What is the secure comms/server?
Control net
When can you wear a backpack?
in ODU’s, black or navy.
Trailer hitch strength?
Class 4 & 5.
How many fathoms (6’) is a shot of chain?
15 fathoms (90’)
Max depth in fathoms for anchoring?
100 fathoms (600’)
How many Officer in Charge certification categories are there?
4: multi-mission ashore & afloat, ATON ashore & afloat
Time in rating required to make BM1?
1 yr
Time as a BM1 to sit for OIC board?
2 years, or 1 year as XPO
Opening of mooring shackle size?
7”
Which chapter of the Boat Crewman Qualification does the member keep?
Chapter 3, studyguide
ATON change request form?
3213A - fixed
3212B - floating
HWX limitations?
20ft seas, 50kt winds, 8ft surf
SMA limit for copier?
60 months
Fund code for telecomms?
42
How many gun salute for prior president?
21
Fund code for civil engineering?
43
Song for Vice President?
Hail Colombia
Song for President?
Hail to the Chief
Song for prior President?
Admirals March
Three phases of emergency:
Uncertainty
Alert
Distress
Form number required to submit for an award?
CG-1650
What is the optimum temperature to spray paint?
70 degrees
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.”
How many stowage pockets are on a boat crew survival vest?
5
How long is the suction hose on a P6 pump?
15’
For non-distress you should issue out a what if a reasonable amount of time is given?
MARB
What type of cloud is called “Mackerel Cloud”?
Cirrocumulus
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
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
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
How long do you have if you elect to complete the 500yd swim?
12 mins
What level must body armor be?
IIIA
Lifting slings must be grade ___ or higher:
8
How is the first contact marked on a maneuvering board?
M1
How many elements to a training plan?
7