BMR MAN ch 4: communications Flashcards
what power source do sound power phones use?
none
which parts of the sound powered phones function in the same manner and thus can be used interchangeably?
mouthpiece
earpiece
what are the seven parts of a headset sound powered phone?
headband earpiece Mouthpiece (transmitter) Push-button (to talk) Yoke Breastplate junction box
what are the three categories of sound powered telephones circuits aboard ships?
primary
auxiliary
supplementary
which category of sound powered telephones includes all circuits necessary for controlling armament, engineering, damage control, maneuvering, and surveillance functions during battle?
the primary system
which designators are assigned to the primary system of sound powered telephones?
JA-JZ
what are the five functions that the primary system of the sound power telephones control?
armament engineering damage control maneuvering surveillance
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?
auxiliary system
circuit designators for the auxiliary system are preceded by what letter?
X
which category of sound powered telephones includes several short, direct circuits such as from the bridge to the quarterdeck?
supplementary system
which circuits are designated for the supplementary system?
X1J through X61J
what is the ships primary battle circuit?
21JS4
what are the three rules for circuit discipline?
- transmit only official messages
- keep the button in the OFF position except when actually transmitting.
- use only standard words and phrases
what is the 4MC circuit used for?
DC
what is the 1MC circuit used for?
General
What is the 21MC circuit used for?
Capitan’s command
what does the Emergency/warning flag CODE ALFA mean?
I have divers down; keep well clear at slow speeds
what does the Emergency/warning flag BRAVO mean?
I am taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous materials
what does the Emergency/warning flag KILO mean?
Personnel working aloft
what does the Emergency/warning flag MIKE 1 mean?
this ship has medical guard duty
what does the Emergency/warning flag MIKE 2 mean?
This ship has dental guard duty
what does the Emergency/warning flag OSCAR mean?
Man overboard
what does the Emergency/warning flag FLAG FIVE mean?
Breakdown; the vessel is having engine or steering difficulty
what does the administrative flag HOTEL mean?
this ship has a harbor pilot on board
what does the administrative flag INDIA mean?
preparing to come alongside in port or at anchor
what does the administrative flag PAPA mean?
general recall; all personnel return to the ship
what does the administrative flag QUEBEC mean?
Boat recall
what does the administrative flag ROMEO mean?
in port: READY DUTY
at sea: preparing to replenish
what does the administrative flag FIRST SUBSTITUE mean?
absence of the flag officer or unit commander
what does the administrative flag SECOND SUBTITUE mean?
Absence of the chief of staff
what does the administrative flag THIRD SUBSTITUE mean?
absence of the Captain
if the Capitan is absent over 72 hours it indicates the absence of the XO
what is flown on commissioned ships except when it is replaced by a personal flag, command pennant, or red cross flag?
commission pennant
the red cross flag is flown by what ships?
Commissioned hospital ships of the Navy
No flag or pennant may be flown above or at the same level of our national flag except what flags?
when displaying flags at eh UN Headquarters
the church pennant
what does the spread eagle flagstaff used for?
any civilian official or flag officer whose official salute is 19 guns or more
Who is the Halbert flagstaff used for?
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
who is the ball flagstaff used for?
for an officer of the grade or relative grade of the commander
Who is the flat truck flagstaff used for?
an officer below the grade or relative grade of the commander
