Deck Flashcards
What manual is used for small boats and davits?
Naval Ship’s Technical Manual (NSTM)583
This is a small crane on board a ship, especially one of a pair for suspending or lowering a lifeboat
Davit
How many small boats do we have?
2
Where are the small boats located?
Port and Starboard Davit
What type of davit is Port Davit?
Welin Lambie Davit
What type of davit is Starboard Davit?
SLAD (Slewing Arm Davit)
What does SLAD stand for?
Slewing Arm Davit
What does RIB stand for?
Rigid Inflatable Boat
How many members in a boat crew?
5 members
What crew members make up a boat crew?
Coxswain SAR Swimmer Bowhook Boat Engineer Boat Officer
Who is overall responsible for the boat and boat crew?
Coxswain
Who can order abandon ship?
Commanding Officer
How many life rafts do we have?
142
What type of life rafts do we have?
MK-7
How many people per life raft?
25
What is passed over the 1MC for abandon ship?
Water Temperature
Distance to land
If land is friend or foe
How deep does a life raft go until it inflates and rises to the surface?
10-40 Feet
How much body weight is used on Monkey Lines?
80%
On the Davit who wears white?
Davit Saftey
On the Davit who wears yellow?
Davit Captain
On the Davit who wears blue?
Line Handlers
On the Davit who wears brown?
Winch operator and winch checker
What color does the Boat Officer wear?
White
What color does a Coxswain wear?
Yellow
What color does the Bowhook wear?
Blue
What color does the SAR Swimmer wear?
Red
What color does the Boat Engineer wear?
Brown
What does the acronym S.T.R.E.A.M. stand for?
Standard Tension Replenishment Alongside Method
What is the typical speed for UNREP?
12-16 knots
How many UNREP stations do we have?
4
Where are the UNREP stations located?
RAS 3, RAS 5, RAS 7 and 1A
What stations receive fuel?
RAS 3 and RAS 7
What station sends fuel?
1A
What type of fuel is sent from 1A?
DFM or JP5
What station receives cargo?
RAS 5
What is the color order of the phone and distance line?
Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Green
What is the birdbox for?
Informs the delivery ship what fuel/cargo we are receiving
What is the first line over?
Shotline
What does 1 whistle blast mean?
Standby to receive shotline
What does 2 whistle blasts mean?
Ready to receive shotline
What does 3 whistle blast mean?
Not ready to receive shotline
What type of fueling receivers do we use?
Double Probe
What type of fuel can we take on?
DFM and JP5
What does DFM stand for?
Diesel Fuel Marine
What is the NATO code for DFM?
F76
What is the NATO code for JP5?
F44
Which ship flies the prepflag?
Approaching ship
What does “Prep at the dip” mean?
Preparing to disengage in 15mins
What does the Romeo flag look like?
Red with a yellow cross
What does “Romeo at the dip” mean?
Prepare to come alongside
What does “Romeo hauled up mean”?
Come alongside
What does “Romeo hauled down” mean?
Messenger in hand at all stations
How long is the UNREP messenger?
800 feet
What is remating line for?
To re-engage the probe is unsettled
What is the easing-out line for?
To clear spanwire from hitting deck edge of the station
How is wire rope measured?
In diameter
What stations use gypsy winches?
RAS 3 and RAS 7
Who wears white?
Deck Saftey
Who wears yellow?
Rig Captain
Who wears blue?
Riggers
Who wears green?
Signalman
Who wears brown?
Winch Operator
Who is in charge of all anchoring evolutions?
1st LT
What are 2 ways to drop anchor?
Engaged (Wildcat)
Disengaged (Free Fall)
How many anchors do we have?
2
What type of anchors do we have?
Navy Standard Stockless
How much do the anchors weigh?
40,000lbs
How much anchor chain is used when anchoring?
5 to 7 times the depth of the water
What is the braking strength of the padeye in the chain locker?
1.75 x chain weight
What type of anchor chain do we have?
Flash butt weld
What color are the anchors?
Gold
What holds the ship while anchored?
The Anchor Chain
What is the purpose of the anchor buoy?
Mark the anchor
What is the first shot called?
Swivel shot or bending shot
What is the purpose of the swivel shot?
Prevent chain from kinking up
What is the color code for the detachable links?
Red, White, and Blue
How many shots of anchor chain do we have?
13 shots
How many feet are in a fathom?
6 feet
How many fathoms are in a shot?
15 fathoms
How many feet are in a shot?
90 feet
What color is the second shot?
White
What color is the third shot?
Blue
How many white links in the 11th shot?
23
What color is the caution shot?
Yellow
What color is the danger shot?
Red
What are the 3 ways to find out the shot of chain on deck?
Detachable link color
Wire wraps on link
How many links are colored white
What is the detachable link for?
Connect to chain links or disconnect itself from chain links.
What is the cable jack for?
To lift up on the chain to pass stoppers
How many stoppers do we have per chain?
2
What are the 2 stoppers called?
Hawsing (FWD)
Riding (AFT)
What pieces make up a chain stopper?
Detachable links
Turnbuckle
Pelican Hook
Shackle
Who is overall in charge of the Welldeck?
Welldeck Control Officer
What amphibious ops can the ESSEX do?
LCAC, CRRC, LCU, LARC, AAV
What does LCAC stand for?
Landing Craft Air Cushion
What does LCU stand for?
Landing Craft Utility
What does LARC stand for?
Light Amphibious Resupply Cargo
What does AAV stand for?
Amphibious Armored Vehicle
What does CRRC stand for?
Combat Rubber Raiding Craft
What does the combat cargo assistant do?
He/she helps with the loading sand unloading of Marines and gear
What is the purpose of the Inagon Light?
Line up light for LCAC recovery
What is the depth at the sill for LCAC?
0 to 6 inches
What is the depth at the sill for LCUS?
6 to 8 feet
What position is the stern gate for LCAC?
-10
What position is the gate for LCU’s?
At the stops
The Inagon Light is located where?
Starboard AFT Fantail
How many Inagon Lights do we have?
1
How many LCU’s can BHR carry?
2
How many LCACs can BHR carry?
3
How many LCAC can BHR carry if we have an LCU in spot?
1
How many mooring lines are needed for an LCU?
8
Which line goes over first on an LCU?
2
What does the ramp marshall do?
Give signals to the LCAC
Define RED WELL
Craft cannot enter/depart the well
Define GREEN WELL
Craft can enter/depart the well
How many types of chocks are there?
3
How many capstans do we have?
11
Where can you find Capstans onboard?
Mooring Stations
Where are the Mooring Stations?
5 and 6, 7 and 8, 9 and 10, forcastle, fantail
What is a Marlinspike used for?
Splice wire rope
What is FID used for?
Splice fiber line
How many mooring lines does BHR use?
14
What type of mooring line do we use?
KEVLAR
What is small stuff?
Line that is 3/4 inch or smaller in circumfrence
What is the term for lines larger than 5’’ circumfrence?
Hawser
What is the safe working distance from bitts, deats, and caps?
18 inches
How many OOD stations can be utilized onboard BHR?
8
Where are the OOD stations located?
Port/STBD Elevator Port/STBD Accom Ladder Port/STBD Side Port Bridge Sterngate
What manual is used for navigation?
NSTM 420
What is a chronometer?
Clock
What is a telescopic alidade?
Shooting bearings
What does IALA stand for?
International Association of Lighthouse Authority
How many buoy systems are covered under IALA?
2
What are the buoy systems called?
Alpha and Bravo
What IALA system are we in?
Bravo
What day shape indicates anchored?
1 black ball
What is the navigation light for a ship at anchor?
1 red light
What is the day shape for not under command?
2 black balls
What is the NAV lights for vessel that is not under command?
Red over red
What is the day shape for restricted maneuvering?
Ball diamond ball
What is the day shape for aground?
3 black balls
What NAV lights are shown when maneuvering?
Red over white over red
Who is the Department head of Deck?
LCDR Meneses
Who is the AFL?
LT Corlette
Who is the ship’s BOSN?
LTJG Simmons
