DC Organization and Communications Flashcards
The two elements of the damage control organization are the DC administrative and battle orginizations.
True.
Who is the Damage Control Officer?
The Chief Engineer
When a compartment has more than one entrance, duplicate CCOLs must be posted at each entrance.
True.
What material condition is set to isolate and control fires and flooding when the ship is not at general quarters?
Material condition Zebra
What publications contain information(tailored to your ship) on damage control systems, ventilation systems, piping systems, electrical systems and compartmentation?
The damage control books.
What eight-volume series of books can help you familiarize yourself with your ship’s characteristics?
Ship Information book.
Which books are furnished by NAVSEA for ships over 220 ft. In length and to some select smaller ships?
Damage control books.
What is the role does the XO have in damage control?
Conducts DC training for the ship’s company and maintains ship’s readiness to combat all casualties and damage that threaten the ship.
What is the title of NSTM ch.079 vol. 2?
Practical Damage Control.
How long are closure logs kept and maintained on file?
A period of 6 months.
How long can one fitting be logged opened for in the closure log?
No more than 24 hours.
What role does the DCA play in damage control?
Responsible to the engineer officer for the control of damage and is the overall coordinator of damage control matters within the command organization to include the ship’s damage control training program.
What NSTM is mainly used to reference Gas Free Engineering matters?
NSTM ch.074 vol. 3
What is known as the “DC bible” And has the title of Surface Ship Firefighting?
NSTM ch.555 vol.1
What person(s) is responsible for damage control?
Damage Control is an all-hands responsibility.
What assistant to the engineer officer assists the damage control assistant(DCA) in providing DC training for the ship’s company?
Fire Marshal.
Who is responsible for the Darken Ship and Toxic Gas Bills?
The DCA.