Board Questions Flashcards
How many potable water tanks are there? Gallons they hold? Location?
2 in fwd pump room (3000g each)
2 in shaft alley (7000g each)
Types of fuel and capacity of each?
F-44/ JP-5 fuel-23,000g for helo,p100, and captains gig
F-76/DFM fuel- 654,800g for GTG, GTM, RHIB
How many steering methods are there and what are they?
5- helm, ASCU, trick wheels, hand pumps, and ratchet
How many LPAC and where at?
3- main1, aux1, and main2
How many HPAC and where are they?
2- aux1 and #2HPAC room
How many waste heat boilers and where are they?
3- main1, main2, and #3 boiler room
How many degaussing coils are there?
1- M Coil 2- FP-QP 3-FI/QI 4- A Coil 5- L Coil
How many propulsion shafts and length?
(2) port- 277ft starboard- 178ft
Halon spaces?
Main1,aux1,aux2,main2,#3 GTG,JP5,RAST,and MFTA
Where are the P100s?
Post office pway, STBD midship QD, and liberty ladder
How much can each CHT tank hold?
FWD Pump Room- 1780g
AUX2- 1960g
Shaft Alley- 1825g
Where are the 5 load centers?
LC11-FWD mankiller LC12-FWD IC LC31-AFT IC LC41-CSMC Pway LC42-QD Pway
Where are the fresh water tanks?
2 in FWD Pump Room
2 in Shaft Alley
Where are the two evaps and what type are they?
Aux1 two stage flash type
How much water does each evap make a day?
6,000g for 12,000g per day
What is HP air used for?
Starting GTG’s, GTM’s, torpedoes, and gun mounts
Explain bleed air?
Starter- starts GTG’s, GTM’s
Prairie- propellers
Anti icing- warm intakes
Masker- silence engineroom
How many GTG’s are there and their locations?
(3) main1, main2, and 3gen
The power for the GTG?
3 phase 60hz 450v 2500kw 4000A
What is a CAT-4 CASREP?
Catastrophic to mission
What are the IFF emergency codes?
7500-high jacked
7600-loss of comms
7700-general emergency
What does SSES stand for?
Ship’s Signal Exploitation Space
Purpose of SSES?
RX/TX special Intel and cryptologic info to support ship and/or battle group mission
What does TACAN stand for?
Tactical air navigation
Purpose of TACAN?
Beacon to allow friendly aircraft to find ship
What are the seven warfare areas?
AW SUW USW C2W Amphibious warfare Mine warfare Information warfare
What is a page 13?
NAVPERS 1070/613 admin remarks
Where is 5th fleet?
Bahrain
What is the first ship names after an enlisted sailor?
USS Osmond Ingram
What were the three major classes of warships?
Ship of the line- 64-100 guns
Frigate- 28-44 guns
Sloop of war- 10-20 guns
What are the six rules of dead reckoning?
1-every speed course 2-every course change 3-every fix/running fix 4-every half hour 5-DR out 2x 6-every hour at top of hour
What is VMS?
Voyage Management System 1-CONN 2-OOD 3-CIC 4-Chartroom 5-At sea cabin
24 time zones?
GMT- Greenwich mean time (Greenwich, England-Zulu)
M+Y share zones, No J zone
Hawaii +10W
What does the wildcat do?
Hoist/Lower anchor chain
What kind of anchor do we have?
9000 pound navy standard stockless
What color are the chain markings?
Red, white, and blue
What is the hawse pipe?
Anchor storage
What is the bullnose?
Fwd most chock
What are the mooring lines and do they do?
1 and 6- breast lines for minimizing outward movement
2,3,4,5- spring lines for minimizing fwd/aft movement
Where are the SAR stations?
Focsle port and STBD next to VLS
What type of SAR recoveries are there?
Focsle, helo, and small boat
How many people can fit in the RHIB?
18
Who’s apart of the boat crew?
Coxswain, boato, engineer, and SAR swimmer
What kind of UNREPS are there?
CONREP and VERTREP
What kinds of sonobuoys are there?
53F- DIFAR(pointer)- passive,bearing only
62D/E- DICASS(cadillac)- active/passive
77- VLAD(totempole)- passive directional, bearing only
What are the phases of the SM-2?
Boost, midcourse, and terminal
What is the range of SM-2?
80NM
What is the SM-3 used for?
BMD
What is spy used for?
Primary surface and air search radar
What are the nine elements of aegis?
C&D WCS ADS FCS SPY ACTS SM ORTS VLS
What are the six UYK-43 computers?
ADS WCS C&D GWS N+1 SPY
What are the steps for detect to engage?
1- search and identify 2- compare to doctrine 3- assess threat 4- fire control solution (boost) 5- missile launch (mid course guidance) 6- FCS illuminator (terminal homing)
What are the five types of 5” ammo?
HE-CVT- high explosive control variable time HE-PD HE-IR- high explosive infrared BL&P Dummy
What is the range of the 5”?
13NM
What’s the purpose of the MRG?
Turns high speed low torque into low speed high torque
What is a hawser?
A heavy line greater than 5” in circumference
How are lines measured?
By circumference
What is the mission of a SH-60B?
ASW and SAR
What do the three flight deck colors mean?
Red-no rotor management
Green- rotor engagement and take off
Amber- rotor engagement
What methods can the helo refuel?
Hot pump- refueling while helo is on deck w/rotor movement
Cold- helo on deck/no rotor
HIFR- refueling in air
How many shots of chain are on the centerline and STBD anchor chain?
Centerline-12
STBD-9
How many feet are in a fathom?
6ft
How many fathoms are in a shot?
15
How many feet are in one shot?
90
What are the characteristics of the CG-47 class cruiser?
Length-567 ft Beam-55ft Draft-33ft Displacement-9600tons Speed-30+ knots Max range at 20knots-6000NM
What is RAST and it’s purpose?
Recovery, Assist, Secure, and Traverse
Used to safely land, secure and move the helo on the flight deck
What are the colors in order on a P+D line?
Green,red,yellow,blue,white, repeat
What is max capacity of a life raft?
25
How many life rafts are on board?
18
6-port
12-STBD
How many pounds of pressure does it take to seat the fueling probe?
300pounds
How many pounds of pressure does it take to unseat the fueling probe?
2500pounds
What is considered small stuff?
Any line under 1 3/4 inches in circumference
What does the term Flemish mean?
To lay lines down in a flat coil
Three types of chocks?
Open
Closed
Roller
How many stoppers are there on each chain and what are they?
2
Hawseing stopper and riding stopper
How long are the RHIBS on board?
24ft
Three ways to release a life raft?
Sea painter
Hand crank
Hydrostatic release
What does STREAM stand for?
Standard Tension Replenishment Alongside Method
What is the purpose of a pelican hook?
A quick release for the anchor chain
What is the output of Spy-1B in low power?
250kw
What is the output of Spy-1B in high power?
4-6.4MW
What is the SPS-49?
Back up 2D long range air search radar
What is the SPS-55?
It is a surface search radar with a range of 55NM
What is the SPQ-9?
It is a surface gunfire control radar for the MK86 that in turn controls the MK45 5” gun weapon system. Range of 20NM
What radars does the SPA-25G display?
49
SPQ-9
55
What is link-4A?
A synchronous, digital, UHF communication link providing 1 or 2 way comms between TDS and link 4A equipped aircraft
Where are the 400Hz converters located?
1A,1B-aux1
2A,2B-aft 400Hz
What is ORTS and what does it do?
Operational Readiness Test System
Monitors the aegis weapons system
What is the function of the ON-201?
The interface attached to the consoles in combat which provide radio circuits, interphone, ivcs, and net access
What does the victor 5 do?
Projects video to the consoles in combat
What does the RD-358 do?
Data extraction and data recording
What does the USH 26 do?
Loads programs for UYK-44s
What is the frequency range for HF?
3-30MHz
What are the transmitters for HF and how many are there?
AN/URT 23D (10)
What are the receivers for HF and how many are there?
R-2368 (14)
What is the frequency range for VHF?
30-300MHz
What is VHF used for?
IAD(international air distress)
MAD(military air distress)
Bridge to bridge comms
What is the frequency range for UHF?
300MHz-3GHz
What kind of transceivers does UHF use and how many are there?
AN/WSC-3
16-line of site
6-sat
(22)
What are the UHF circuits?
CUDIX- common user digital information exchange
NAVMACS- naval modular automated communication system
What is the frequency range for SHF?
3-30GHz
What is the transceiver used for SHF?
AN/WSC-6V7
What is SHF used for?
Internet
Pots lines
VTC
ADND(automated digital networking system)
What is the frequency range for EHF?
30-300GHz
What is EHF used for?
Tomahawk mission updates
Back for ADNS
What is SAS and BAS what are they used for?
Single Audio System
Black Audio System
Used for patching to crypto
What is DAMA?
Digital Assignment Multiple Access
A multiplexer which allows the use of one SAT COM WSC-3 to be used for four different circuits
What is INMARSAT?
A backup for ADNS and phones
What is DSMAC?
Digital Scene Matching Area Coordination
A camera compares photos of the area to what it is seeing. 2D maps
What is TERCOM?
Terrain Contour Matching
Maps out terrain height using a radar altimeter. 3D maps
How many missiles can each VLS launcher hold?
61
What type of missiles can VLS support?
SM’s
Tomahawks
VLA
What is TLAM-C?
Unitary warhead
Used on hard targets
1000+NM
What is TLAM-E?
Unitary warhead
1000+NM
Only variant capable of post launch execution
What is TLAM-D?
Submunitions
750+NM
Capable of hitting 5+1 targets
What is a hawser?
A heavy line greater than 5” in circumference
How are lines measured?
By circumference
What is the mission of a SH-60B?
ASW and SAR
What do the three flight deck colors mean?
Red-no rotor management
Green- rotor engagement and take off
Amber- rotor engagement
What methods can the helo refuel?
Hot pump- refueling while helo is on deck w/rotor movement
Cold- helo on deck/no rotor
HIFR- refueling in air
How many shots of chain are on the centerline and STBD anchor chain?
Centerline-12
STBD-9
How many feet are in a fathom?
6ft
How many fathoms are in a shot?
15
How many feet are in one shot?
90
What are the characteristics of the CG-47 class cruiser?
Length-567 ft Beam-55ft Draft-33ft Displacement-9600tons Speed-30+ knots Max range at 20knots-6000NM
What is RAST and it’s purpose?
Recovery, Assist, Secure, and Traverse
Used to safely land, secure and move the helo on the flight deck
What are the colors in order on a P+D line?
Green,red,yellow,blue,white, repeat
What is max capacity of a life raft?
25
How many life rafts are on board?
18
6-port
12-STBD
How many pounds of pressure does it take to seat the fueling probe?
300pounds
How many pounds of pressure does it take to unseat the fueling probe?
2500pounds
What is considered small stuff?
Any line under 1 3/4 inches in circumference
What does the term Flemish mean?
To lay lines down in a flat coil
Three types of chocks?
Open
Closed
Roller
How many stoppers are there on each chain and what are they?
2
Hawseing stopper and riding stopper
How long are the RHIBS on board?
24ft
Three ways to release a life raft?
Sea painter
Hand crank
Hydrostatic release
What does STREAM stand for?
Standard Tension Replenishment Alongside Method
What is the purpose of a pelican hook?
A quick release for the anchor chain
What is the output of Spy-1B in low power?
250kw
What is the output of Spy-1B in high power?
4-6.4MW
What is the SPS-49?
Back up 2D long range air search radar
What is the SPS-55?
It is a surface search radar with a range of 55NM
What is the SPQ-9?
It is a surface gunfire control radar for the MK86 that in turn controls the MK45 5” gun weapon system. Range of 20NM
What radars does the SPA-25G display?
49
SPQ-9
55
What is link-4A?
A synchronous, digital, UHF communication link providing 1 or 2 way comms between TDS and link 4A equipped aircraft
Where are the 400Hz converters located?
1A,1B-aux1
2A,2B-aft 400Hz
What is ORTS and what does it do?
Operational Readiness Test System
Monitors the aegis weapons system
What is the function of the ON-201?
The interface attached to the consoles in combat which provide radio circuits, interphone, ivcs, and net access
What does the victor 5 do?
Projects video to the consoles in combat
What does the RD-358 do?
Data extraction and data recording
What does the USH 26 do?
Loads programs for UYK-44s
What is the frequency range for HF?
3-30MHz
What are the transmitters for HF and how many are there?
AN/URT 23D (10)
What are the receivers for HF and how many are there?
R-2368 (14)
What are common uses for HF?
Link data, ADC C&R, SCC S&R
What is the frequency range for VHF?
30-300MHz
What is VHF used for?
IAD(international air distress)
MAD(military air distress)
Bridge to bridge comms
What is the frequency range for UHF?
300MHz-3GHz
What kind of transceivers does UHF use and how many are there?
AN/WSC-3
16-line of site
6-sat
(22)
What are the UHF circuits?
CUDIX- common user digital information exchange
NAVMACS- naval modular automated communication system
What is the frequency range for SHF?
3-30GHz
What is the transceiver used for SHF?
AN/WSC-6V7
What is SHF used for?
Internet
Pots lines
VTC
ADND(automated digital networking system)
What is the frequency range for EHF?
30-300GHz
What is EHF used for?
Tomahawk mission updates
Back for ADNS
What is SAS and BAS what are they used for?
Single Audio System
Black Audio System
Used for patching to crypto
What is DAMA?
Digital Assignment Multiple Access
A multiplexer which allows the use of one SAT COM WSC-3 to be used for four different circuits
What is INMARSAT?
A backup for ADNS and phones
What is DSMAC?
Digital Scene Matching Area Coordination
A camera compares photos of the area to what it is seeing. 2D maps
What is TERCOM?
Terrain Contour Matching
Maps out terrain height using a radar altimeter. 3D maps
How many missiles can each VLS launcher hold?
61
What type of missiles can VLS support?
SM’s
Tomahawks
VLA
What is TLAM-C?
Unitary warhead
Used on hard targets
1000+NM
What is TLAM-E?
Unitary warhead
1000+NM
Only variant capable of post launch execution
What is TLAM-D?
Submunitions
750+NM
Capable of hitting 5+1 targets
What is indigo?
A tasking message giving authority to spin-up and launch TLAM missiles
What is GCCS-M?
Displays a comprehensive battle force picture. Displays the common tactical picture for maritime operations in a non-real time
What type of GTM’s do we have?
LM2500
Where does #3GTG get its fuel from?
Main 2
How do the GTM’s and GTG’s detect fires?
With UV sensors and heat sensors when temp reaches over 400 degrees
What is the purpose of the main thrust bearing?
To absorb thrust and drive the shaft
What is the purpose of the CRP head tank?
Provide head pressure to the system
What is HOPM?
Hydraulic Oil Proportion Module
What does the HOPM distribute oil to?
Control oil to control power oil to OD box and power oil down the shaft to the screw
What is the purpose of the OD box?
Emergency pitch control
What is the cooling medium for lube oil?
23699 is used to cool 2190
How many fuel oil service pumps do have have and where are they?
(4)
Main1(2 lower level)
Main2(2 lower level)
What temperatures do the F/O heaters heat the F-76 up to?
Above 80 degrees
What is the purpose of the seawater compensating system?
Maintain stability of the ship. Fuel goes out, sea water goes in
How many LPACS?
Aux1
Main1
Main2
How much water do we produce a day?
12000g per evap
24000g per day
How much water is each person onboard allotted?
30g/per day/per person
What kind of AC plants are on board?
200 ton York centrifugal
What is the purpose of the chill water expansion tank?
Storage tank, provides head pressure for CW pump and expansion
What kind of reefers do we have on board?
1.5 York reciprocating
What type of brominators do we have on board? Where are they?
Inline-evaps
Recirc- pot tanks
What is the difference between feed water and potable water?
Feedwater is pure distilled water/potable water is chemically treated
How is the GTM connected to a MRG?
With a high speed flexible coupling off of the power turbine
What is an SSS clutch?
A synchro self shifting clutch located on the I put shaft of the MRG
What is the range of an SM-2?
Block3-80NM
Block4-100NN
What is a misfire?
Failure to fire
What is the rate of fire for the 5”?
16-20 rounds per minute
What is the max range of the m16?
1296 yards
What are two modes of operation for the 5”?
Single
Continuous
What is deluge?
Hose connected to each canister for instant cooling of missile in the event of restrained firing. Fresh water tank source followed by sea water
Max range of VLA?
18,800 yards
What is the SVTT?
MK38 Surface Vessel Torpedo Tube
What are the modes for the LPACS?
Lead(125)
Lag(120)
Standby(115)
What kind of coolant do the AC plants use? The reefers?
236 freon
134 refrigerant
What do the reefers do?
Cools the 2 freeze boxes to 0 degrees or below and the 1 chill box to 32-40 degrees.
What is the alternative use for the reefers?
To store cadavers
What happens if the water isn’t treated correctly before it hits the storage tanks?
It is recirculated by the recirc brominators.
What do the sea water pumps do and what are they rated at?
Provide cooling water to the ship to indirectly cool equipment
Rated at 3000gpm and 60psi
How many shore power cables can we connect and what is the amperage of each?
10 cables
400Amps each
What is jacking the shaft?
While in port the shaft must be roared 6 revolutions per hour once a week to prevent sagging in the shaft.
What is the M-Coil?
Single horizontal loop around ship, counteracts permanent magnetism.
What does degaussing do?
Counteracts ship’s permanent and induced magnetism.
What is the FP-QP coil?
Foc’sle permanent and quarterdeck permanent. Counteracts ship’s permanent magnetism
What is the FI-QI coil?
Same as the FP-QP only counteracts induced.
What is the A-Coil?
Counteracts ship’s induced magnetism using vertical coils running forward to aft.
What is the MK 32?
SVTT
Used to launch torpedoes
How many sonobuoys can the SH-60B hold?
25 bouys
Describe the MK 46 torpedo
Active/passive homing Otto fuel Search speed 36knots Attack speed 43.5knots 98 pound bulk charge
What is the WQC-6?
Prove alert, provides one way secure acoustic communications to a submarine. Integrated in the SQS-53D
What is the WQC-2/2A?
A two way communications between two platforms. Operating modes are voice and CW
What is an XBT?
Expendable Bathythermograph
Provide temperature vs. depth info down to 1500ft.
Describe the SQR-19(TACTAS)
800ft long 20modules Displays 43 beams of narrowband info Array has 5600ft tow cable 5200ft deployable
How many fire pumps are on board?
6
Where are the three places that you can refill your SCBA?
Repair 2
Ship store p-way
General workshop
At what temperature does halon become toxic?
900 degrees
What is the max effective range of an AFFF bottle?
15ft and decreasing
What is the effective range of an 18lb PKP bottle and how long will it last?
19ft and 10seconds
What is the effective range of a 27lb PKP bottle and how long will it last?
21ft and 11seconds
How long will a portable CO2 bottle last?
40-45 seconds
What are the two sizes of steel shoring?
3-5ft
6-11ft
What is the capacity of the 3-5ft steel shoring when fully extended and fully closed?
12,000 open
20,000 closed
What is the capacity of the 6-11ft steel shoring when fully extended and fully closed?
6,000 open
20,000 closed
Name all the pipe patches and their rated capacity
Soft patch-150psi
Ewarp-150psi
Banding patch-150psi
Jubilee patch-100psi
What is an ESP?
Electrical submersible pump
What can’t be pumped through an ESP?
Oily water
Fuels
Warm liquids
What is a P-100 pump used for what is it rated at?
Dewatering and substitute fire main pump
Rated at 100gpm at 83psi
What type of portable educators do we have on board?
S-type
Peri-jet
What is the mixture for AFFF?
94%water
4%AFFF
What is the AFFF pump rated at?
65gpm
What kind of gas masks do we use?
MCU-2P mask
C2 canister
What is a MOPP level?
Mission Oriented Protective Posture.
Levels of readiness for a CBR attack
What is the purpose of the M8 paper and what colors will it turn?
Detect G and V nerve agents in liquid form and blistering agents
G agents-yellow
V agents-green
Blistering-red
What is the purpose of the M9 paper?
Same as M8 except faster and only the color red
How are halon protected spaces activated?
With a 5lb CO2 bottle
Pull pin and lift operation arm until straight up and down
How long of a delay is there before halon lights off?
60seconds-manned spaces
30seconds-unmanned spaces
How are CO2 protected spaces activated?
By breaking open the glass and pulling the handle until you see red on the cable.
Where are the group ventilation control valves located?
Repair locker areas
What is a PECU and where is located?
Potable Exothermic Cutting Unit
In each repair locker
What is the tell tale panel?
Controls running lights
Behind QM on watch on bridge
What is the tasking panel?
Controls inport/anchor lights
Next to tell tale panel
What is a barometer?
Atmospheric pressure measure
What are four ways to determine ship’s position?
GPS
Celestial navigation
Radar ranging
Visual bearing
What is a swing circle?
Amount of chain out plus the length of the ship
What is a drag circle?
Amount of chain paid out plus the hawsepipe and peloris
In terms of message precedence what is ZOPR?
Z is flash- 10 minutes or less
O is immediate- 30 minutes
P is priority- 3 hours
R is routine- 6 hours
What is an ACR?
Allowance change request
Changes quantity per application
What is a 4790.CK?
Configuration change form
What is 1371 form?
Fleet cosal feedback report
What is frequent part ordering?
A minimum of ordering an item 2x in a 6month period
Let’s supply know it needs to be carried on board
What is MOV?
Material Obligation Validation
Report on current parts on order
Update codes N(need),C(cancel),R(received)
What is a DLR and the item codes?
Depot Level Repair
5G- one for one exchange
5S- part needs to stay(write rip chit)
5A- requires a DD200 form because part is missing and requires a survey
What is BAMS?
Battlegroup Assessment Management System which is a stock check among the units of your battle group
What is OPTAR?
Operation Target, the ship’s budget.
EMRM is for equipment maintenance related materials and other is for consumables.
What is UMIPS?
Uniform Material Issue Priority System
Priority codes for ordering parts
What are the seven areas of naval logistics?
Flexibility Responsiveness Economy Attainability Simplicity Sustainability Survivability
What is ASI and RADWEB?
Automated Shore Interface
Updates COSAL
RADWEB provides ASL
What are the two types of MOV?
Internal/external
Internal validates jobs to supply
External validates the jobs supply has to big navy
What identifies a DLR?
7 COG
What is a fleet freight cargo message? Main?
Tells where to send us things
Main is mail routing instructions, tells where to send mail
What is BDFA?
Basic Daily Food Allowance
$13.35 for each person on board
Gives galley budget on how much to spend on food
Three types of food rations?
Cold weather rations
MRE
Box Lunch
Who do we notify for a HAZMAT spill in port?
Harbor OPS
SOPA
Base HAZMAT
What is EDVR?
Enlisted Distribution Verification Report
Gives a list of NECs, prospective loss and gains. Updated monthly
What is your page 2?
Family/emergency data
What is your page 4?
Qualification report
What is page 7?
Court memorandum
NJP
Court marshal
What is page 13?
Administrative remarks
What is the responsibility of the CMC?
Senior enlisted advisor
Implements policies on welfare,morale,discipline,and conducts training
The battle of Coral Sea?
Fought entirely by aircraft
USS Lexington and Yorktown lost
The Battle of Midway?
Turning point for efforts in the pacific.
Japanese lost 258 aircraft and 4 carriers
The Battle of Normandy?
Largest recorded Amphibuous assault in history. Turning point for WW2
Describe Guadalcanal
After 3days of fighting the Japanese retreated allowing marines to secure the island.
Describe the Battle of Leyte Gulf
In a last attempt to retake the Philippines, Japanese attacked and was defeated, severing the Japanese nation.
What is SORMS?
Ship’s Organizational Regulation Manual. Sources on info concerning duties and responsibilities for shipboard personnel.
Duties of the secretary of defense?
2nd in command of the armed forces
What is MAM?
Maintenance Assist Module
Usually a DLR, used for troubleshooting
Explain endurance loading of subsistence and how it effects the ship’s mission and sustainability
Determined by TYCOM
Normally for 45 days
Allows for continuous operation of the ship