Board Question Bank Flashcards
What is the phone number for KHM?
902 427 3199
What is the non-emergency number for the military police?
902 427 4475
Who comprises the home port duty watch?
2 x QM, 2 x MCR Watchkeepers, 1 x Duty Cook, 1 x DPO, 1 x OOD
How often are small arms rounds completed and by who?
Daily - Small arms custodian, OOD, or DPO
When are magazine rounds conducted IAW CSOs?
Weekly
What are the requirements to pipe secure?
Key muster correct and departmental rounds conducted and signed for
What are the bar hours on a working day (week day), IAW SSOs?
1200-1300, 1600-2300
Who is the OOD responsible for calling to initiate a ship’s recall?
CO, XO, HODs
What are the 3 Cs for a HAZMAT spill?
Casualty, contain, confine
At what distance is a ship considered to be ‘adjacent’?
Within 100m
Who is required to attend a safety brief for an ammunitioning?
Ship’s company
What document must accompany a hot work chit?
Gas free certificate
Who is the on-site contact on a DND 2145?
Person going aloft
who can sign for the Unit RADHAZO on a DND 2145?
CSEO, CSEC, A/CSEO
When is the side piped for a Commanding Officer?
Between Colours and sunset, while in uniform
What does Flag Echo indicate?
Rotating but not radiating emitters
What does Flag Lima indicate?
Radiating emitters
What does Flag Bravo indicate?
Taking in, discharging, or carrying dangerous cargo (fuel, ammunition, etc)
What does SCOPA mean?
Senior Canadian Officer Presently Afloat
Represent CCFL
Who do you call in the event you are directed to increase your force protection level?
SCOPA, or RJOC if FRE is SCOPA
What is the ‘threat triangle’?
Intent, proximity, and capability used to determine if hostile threat is present
Who would you call for emergency accommodations or finances?
LogO, Base Duty Officer, Base Duty LogO
How many days of compassionate leave can the OOD authorize?
7 days
What are you looking for when conducting rounds prior to watch?
Status of lines, boats, and brow
Fire hazards, work being conducted, spaces that may not be able to be confined, anything that may impede damage control operations
Security of spaces
General cleanliness
What safety equipment do you expect to see at the brow?
Safety net, flashlight, Kisbie ring, heaving line, boat hook, first aid kit, force protection PPE and bag
From the time you take the watch at 0700, what routine pipes do you expect until ‘secure’?
Duty watch muster, Colour party muster, stand-easy, outpipes, clear up decks, hands to dinner, outpipes, stand-easy, outpipes, clear up decks
Describe the sequence for half-masting at Colours from the quartermaster’s salute and ‘Colours, Sir/Ma’am’
Return salute, ‘make it so,’ 8 bells, ‘pipe the still,’ salute as both flags are hoisted close up and then lowered to half-mast, ‘pipe the carry on,’ ‘Colour party, to your duties, dismissed’
The ship will be cold moving in order to flip ship. Who is required on the bridge for a cold move?
Qualified BWK, naval communicator, CBM/DeckO, part ship communicator
The ship is not in the exact position that the engineers demand and must be warped. What precautions will you take?
Sufficient personnel (3-4 per foc’sle and quarterdeck and one on the jetty), sufficient power to the capstans, shore connections loosened or disconnected, brow landed, ship is in DCC Y, bring the anchor to a’cockbill, if required
What precautions are required for diving operations?
Permission from KHM or relevant authority, adjacent ships informed, machinery systems tagged out, signals, brief, warning pipes
You discover that the Confidential Book Stores has been left open. What are your actions?
Close the brow, post a sentry to restrict access, call the COMSEC Custodian and CSD Custodian, call the XO, call the CO, call the MPs
What is the basic upper deck tour route, as per SSOs?
Flight deck forward through hangar and port side top part ship, through the breezeway to the foc’sle, CO’s flats to the bridge
There is a requirement to send the RHIB to jetty NA. What is required of the OOD?
Brief the boat cox’n, establish comms, ensure they have a chart(let) and route, ensure they know where they are going and what the mission is, expected timeframe
Is it permissible to send personnel aloft while radiating?
Yes, provided the personnel proceeding aloft are briefed and aware of MELs
What are the aloft areas in a CPF?
Bridge top, ECM top, mast, funnel top, hangar top, helo top
What is an MEL?
Maximum exposure limit, maximum amount of safe exposure to radiation over a prescribed period of time
What is the difference between normal and positive control?
Normal control is all keys returned and secured, positive control is equipment switched off and held by single point of contact
Is it permissible to turn over the OOW with an open DND 2145?
Yes, so long as it is noted in the ‘Special Circumstances’ section
What is the difference between a minor and major emitter?
Minor is equipment with MEL within footprint of the ship, major emitter MEL exceeds the footprint of the ship
Who responds to a fire as rapid response when the ship is brought to Emergency Stations alongside?
OOD, DPO, BAART x 2 (off-watch QM and MCR Watchkeeper)
What are the responsibilities of the DPO after the O-group for a fire?
Rig, charge, and test an attack hose and a water hose, don a B/A, brief the attack team, go on air, conduct secondary confinement, report status to OOD
What are your responsibilities of the OOD for completing the fueling chit?
Fuel boom in place, no burning/welding, ship is in DCC Y, ceased radiating, boat available with absorbent pads on standby, KHM informed, pipe IAW SSOs, Flag B c/u. Hoses rigged so they can reach any area of spillage.
How long must a hot work sentry remain in place after the completion of the work?
30 minutes
After supper, you hear the pipe, General Call ‘Assume Force Protection Level 3. Upper decks are out of bounds.’ What are your actions?
Proceed to the brow and ensure that the QM has donned PPE, call SCOPA, draw SUS locker keys and draw ammunition, proceed to ASB and don flak vest and helmet, draw Sig Sauer and conduct function test, brief team on threat and ROE, dispatch upper deck sentries and relief for QM.
What is the expected time to have an armed presence on the upper decks?
15 mins
Who may relieve the OOD as the FPL and assume the duties of FPL?
D level NWO until the FPO (OpsO) arrives
What is the default weapons posture for an alongside force protection component?
Magazine inserted, no round chambered
What are the primary responsibilities once the OOD has been relieved of force protection duties?
Damage control and safety
What is the correct pipe for elevating the force protection level?
General call. ‘Assume force protection level 3. Upper decks are out of bounds.’
Who is responsible for reverting to a lower force protection level?
Reverting is a Command decision made by CO only
What does the Alpha flag mean?
Divers Down
What does the Bravo flag mean?
Fuelling/Transferring Hazardous Material/Ammo
What does the Echo flag mean?
Rotating Only
What does the Kilo flag mean?
Man Aloft
What does the Lima flag mean?
Radiating
What does the Papa flag mean?
General Recall
What does the Quebec flag mean?
Boats Recall
What does the Romeo flag mean?
Ready Duty Ship
What is the 3rd Sub?
CO Absentee Indicator – Flown from Sunrise to Sunset
When do you fly the 3rd Sub?
Follows XO after CO away for 72 continuous hours
What preparations do you have to make as OOD for a cold move?
Advance prep:
-Berthing/slipping party & ships vehicle
-Brief duty watch
-CO’s parking sign embarked
-coordinate KHM & pilot
30 minutes prior:
-DG flashed
-shore connections disconnected
-personnel closed up
-informative pipe
15 minutes prior:
-DC Y
-Anchor ready
-Comms
-pilot embarked
5 minutes:
-close brow
What precautions do you expect the ship to take as winter approaches?
Cold weather precautions for upper deck hydrants. Salt, shovels, space heater, QM shack, alternate personnel more frequently, dressed for the weather
What considerations will you take as OOD in the morning?
Look at appearance of ship/stuff on jetty; Check lines/shore cables; Look at the mast for flags; Check the QM shack; Check upper decks; Do rounds of the ship; Turnover, Chits, Duty Watch Muster
What do you do if the brow blows over on a windy Friday afternoon?
Call KHM, Adjacent Ships, Inform DeckO
Who is KHM?
King’s Harbour Master
What does KHM coordinate?
Jetty assignments, dockyard moves, tugs, pilots, brows, accidental overboard discharges, monitors men aloft, radhaz, and antenna rotation.
What is charge?
Responsibility vested in the CO for the safe and proper movements and operation of the ship and her company.
Who can exercise charge?
Charge can be delegated to the OOD, who then exercises charge over all on board except the CO/XO.
What are some responsibilities included in charge?
Safety and Security of the Ship and her Company; Ship’s Program; Overall Appearance; Routine Work, Chits, Hot Work; Rounds; Turnover/Supervision of the Duty Watch; Recording of all Important Occurrences
Who holds the position of CDS?
General Carignan
Who holds the position of VCDS?
Lt Gen Stephen Kelsey
Who holds the position of CRCN?
VADM Topshee
Who holds the position of Commander Marlant?
RADM Kurtz
Who holds the position of CCFL?
Commander Canadian Fleet Atlantic, Cmdre French
What can you expect to happen between 630am and 845am on duty?
Conduct Morning Rounds; Turnover; Man Aloft/RadHaz Chits; Colours; Prayers; Duty Watch Muster
What can you expect to happen at 1500 on a normal working day?
Closing out of chits; Locks on emitter keyboards to come off; OOD Rounds; Permission from XO to secure on time; Clear up decks pipe; Secure Pipe
What is the pipe for elevating the FP Level 4 to 3 during working hours?
General Call. Assume FPS White. DW&EP Muster ASB, Superneumery Personnel Muster Main Cafeteria. Repeat General Call and Pipe
What do you do if you get a call from RJOC to assume FP Level 3?
Call RJOC back and confirm; Get the pipe made for FPS White; DW&EP Muster ASB; Get SA Locker/SA Mag Opened; Check FP Admin Box; Oversee issue of Gear
What are the critical timings for elevating the FP Level from 4 to 3?
15 Minutes to have an armed sentry on the brow; 4 hours to have everyone closed up, rotation in place, recall completed.
Who is RJOC?
Regional Joint Operations Centre
Intelligence, security, SAR
What does RJOC provide?
Intelligence updates for threats, orders to increase FP states, requests for assistance after hours.
What do you do if a civilian worker has a bleeding head?
Give immediate first aid, get his ID, shop, supervisor info, recommend going to a hospital, can’t detain him.
What do you do if an MCDV hits your ship?
Bring the ship to Emergency Stations, close up section bases; Conduct a rapid survey of the aft areas of the ship on all decks; Info pipe to ship’s company about what happened; If possible survey damage from the jetty; Take witness statements from all involved; Inform NavO, CO, XO, EO, Sr Hull Tech.
What do you do if the refrigeration plant is broken?
DTech to call CERA; Call EO for leaks; Call LogO; Get statements from all involved for the after action report.
What do you do if you find a flooded Fridge Flats?
Get the DW&EP mustered; Talk to LogO about damages; Talk to EO about pumping options; Inform XO of the flooding; Get statements from all involved.
What happens if black water is discharged overboard?
Pipe the DTech; Find out what is causing the discharge; Call RJOC and let them know; Call the EO; Call the XO; Get statements from all involved.
List all shore connections that STJ can have connected.
Black Water, Shore Power, Fresh Water, Steam, Internet/Phones
Where do you check for safety to send personnel aloft?
SEMS S09, Check the MEL of the emitter
Are techs allowed to radiate on the STIR while alongside NG 6/7?
Yes, they can radiate straight up.
Can you fly flags Kilo and Lima at the same time?
Yes, this is dependent on the MEL and where men are going aloft.
Who is required to sign the Man Aloft chits?
DPO, CSEO, OOD, On-Site Contact
Where can you find the MELs for the emitters onboard?
CSE Office, OOD Table outside the Wardroom, anywhere that has a hardcopy/softcopy of MARCORD 43-02 Amendment June 2010
What is an MEL?
Maximum Exposure Limit, the minimum distance you should maintain away from the emitter/antenna.
What is the MARCORD reference for RADHAZ safety?
MARCORD 43-02 Amendment June 2010
Define Major and minor emitters
Minor Emitters have an MEL that does not exceed the imprint of the Ship, Major Emitter have larger MELs that exceed the imprint of the Ship
What’s the difference between civilian worker’s MELs and Military members’ MEL regulations?
FMFCS workers must abide by their Work Instructions, Military personnel must adhere to MARCORD 43-02
What special considerations must be made when operating a crane?
No HF radiate, and no antenna rotations depending on exact location and type of work being done
Ships within what range must be informed of all man aloft, rotate and radiate chits?
One hundred metres
What do you expect to happen when FMFCS is going aloft on an adjacent ship, Moncton?
Moncton OOD to call us and inform of man aloft.
At 9pm the DTech tells you that the lock is still on the box. Check tag and call the number that’s on it to get it removed.
What steps do you need to take before/after moving if the lock is still on the box?
On Site Contact to come and put a lock on our major and minor emitters. Moving – call the number on the lock/the ship the person is on to get it removed. If it does not affect moving, can be done afterwards.
What are the actions to take during a Hazmat spill in the Towed Array Equipment Room?
Don Action Dress
Proceed Aft to TAER
3 C’s: Casualty, Contain, Confine
Grab Pre-Plan off the door
O-Group – in warm zone
Back Away to Cold Zone/Brow
Post Sentries as required by pre-plan
Info Pipes to Ship’s Company
Commence Recall of CSE Dept
Fire Dept to check for casualties, containment, but not clean up
Where can you find the MSDS sheets for each of the spaces?
MSDS Sheets are located in a red box on the door of the space in which the chemicals are located in. A copy can also be found in the CSE office. Hazmat pre-plans are also in the red boxes, and a binder is located in the locker in the ASB.
What are the three main materials of concern in relation to hazmat?
Isopar-M – Towed Array Equipment Room
Lead-Acid Batteries – Shincom Equipment Room/CCR/EWER
Otto Fuel II – Port/Stbd Torpedo Magazines
What space onboard contains ISOPAR-M?
ISOPAR-M is located in the Towed Array Equipment Room within the individual modules of the CANTASS. There is a ventilation crash stop for the fan mounted in the AFT STBD corner, plus there is a dry pipe hookup into the space from the lobby outside.