BMR MAN ch 4: communications Flashcards

1
Q

what power source do sound power phones use?

A

none

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2
Q

which parts of the sound powered phones function in the same manner and thus can be used interchangeably?

A

mouthpiece

earpiece

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3
Q

what are the seven parts of a headset sound powered phone?

A
headband
earpiece
Mouthpiece (transmitter)
Push-button (to talk)
Yoke
Breastplate
junction box
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4
Q

what are the three categories of sound powered telephones circuits aboard ships?

A

primary
auxiliary
supplementary

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5
Q

which category of sound powered telephones includes all circuits necessary for controlling armament, engineering, damage control, maneuvering, and surveillance functions during battle?

A

the primary system

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6
Q

which designators are assigned to the primary system of sound powered telephones?

A

JA-JZ

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7
Q

what are the five functions that the primary system of the sound power telephones control?

A
armament
engineering
damage control
maneuvering
surveillance
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8
Q

which category of sound powered telephones includes duplicates many of the primary circuits for the purpose of maintaining vital comm in the event of damage to the primary system?

A

auxiliary system

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9
Q

circuit designators for the auxiliary system are preceded by what letter?

A

X

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10
Q

which category of sound powered telephones includes several short, direct circuits such as from the bridge to the quarterdeck?

A

supplementary system

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11
Q

which circuits are designated for the supplementary system?

A

X1J through X61J

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12
Q

what is the ships primary battle circuit?

A

21JS4

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13
Q

what are the three rules for circuit discipline?

A
  1. transmit only official messages
  2. keep the button in the OFF position except when actually transmitting.
  3. use only standard words and phrases
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14
Q

what is the 4MC circuit used for?

A

DC

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15
Q

what is the 1MC circuit used for?

A

General

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16
Q

What is the 21MC circuit used for?

A

Capitan’s command

17
Q

what does the Emergency/warning flag CODE ALFA mean?

A

I have divers down; keep well clear at slow speeds

18
Q

what does the Emergency/warning flag BRAVO mean?

A

I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous materials

19
Q

what does the Emergency/warning flag KILO mean?

A

Personnel working aloft

20
Q

what does the Emergency/warning flag MIKE 1 mean?

A

this ship has medical guard duty

21
Q

what does the Emergency/warning flag MIKE 2 mean?

A

This ship has dental guard duty

22
Q

what does the Emergency/warning flag OSCAR mean?

A

Man overboard

23
Q

what does the Emergency/warning flag FLAG FIVE mean?

A

Breakdown; the vessel is having engine or steering difficulty

24
Q

what does the administrative flag HOTEL mean?

A

this ship has a harbor pilot on board

25
Q

what does the administrative flag INDIA mean?

A

preparing to come alongside in port or at anchor

26
Q

what does the administrative flag PAPA mean?

A

general recall; all personnel return to the ship

27
Q

what does the administrative flag QUEBEC mean?

A

Boat recall

28
Q

what does the administrative flag ROMEO mean?

A

in port: READY DUTY

at sea: preparing to replenish

29
Q

what does the administrative flag FIRST SUBSTITUE mean?

A

absence of the flag officer or unit commander

30
Q

what does the administrative flag SECOND SUBTITUE mean?

A

Absence of the chief of staff

31
Q

what does the administrative flag THIRD SUBSTITUE mean?

A

absence of the Captain

if the Capitan is absent over 72 hours it indicates the absence of the XO

32
Q

what is flown on commissioned ships except when it is replaced by a personal flag, command pennant, or red cross flag?

A

commission pennant

33
Q

the red cross flag is flown by what ships?

A

Commissioned hospital ships of the Navy

34
Q

No flag or pennant may be flown above or at the same level of our national flag except what flags?

A

when displaying flags at eh UN Headquarters

the church pennant

35
Q

what does the spread eagle flagstaff used for?

A

any civilian official or flag officer whose official salute is 19 guns or more

36
Q

Who is the Halbert flagstaff used for?

A

for a flag or general officer whose official salute is less than 19 guns or for a civil official whose salute is 11 guns or more but less than 19

37
Q

who is the ball flagstaff used for?

A

for an officer of the grade or relative grade of the commander

38
Q

Who is the flat truck flagstaff used for?

A

an officer below the grade or relative grade of the commander