E7 SWE Flashcards
0
Q
How many and what access levels for AOPS?
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- Unit level,Commanding Officer level, Resource management level, HQ level
1
Q
How many access levels are there for TMT?
A
- Unit and Headquarters level
2
Q
Most important and most widely used portion of AOPS?
A
Activity logs
3
Q
What is the blue sheet in ALMIS used for?
A
Mission record
4
Q
What is the pink sheet in ALMIS used for?
A
Maintenance record
5
Q
When completing an EAL, where is the only place local time is used?
A
EDT field
6
Q
How long is the certification good for after completing a pre-mission servicing inspection?
A
24 hrs.
7
Q
Navy was established in what year?
A
1775
8
Q
What year were the 3 classes of petty officers established?
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1885
9
Q
What year were insignias for petty officers established?
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1841
10
Q
The coast guard comes into existence when congress combines the revenue cutter service with the US life saving service in what year?
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1915
11
Q
During World War I, the rates in Coast Guard become the same as those in the Navy in what year?
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1917
12
Q
Acronym S.M.A.R.T.?
A
Specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely
13
Q
NIIN?
A
National item identification number
14
Q
How many categories are in AOPS?
A
4
15
Q
What is the length requirements for the baton?
A
15”-22”
16
Q
How many carry lines are on the stokes litter?
A
4
17
Q
How many scoville units is the OC pepper spray?
A
500,000 or 18%capsacinoids
18
Q
Who approves body armor?
A
National institute of justice
19
Q
What percentage is a dynamic load test performed at?
A
125%
20
Q
What is the safety rating for personnel?
A
10
21
Q
How many missions does the CG perform?
A
11
22
Q
How many categories are in team coordination skills?
A
7 Leadership Mission analysis Adaptability and flexibility Situation awareness Decision making Communication Assertiveness
23
Q
How many leadership competences are there?
A
28
24
Manila line comes from what plant?
Abaca
25
Marlin line comes from what plant?
Hemp
26
How many pockets are on the BCSV?
5
27
What angle do you hold the MK-124?
45 degrees
28
MK-79 kit?
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MK-31 projector pencil launcher
7 MK-80 signal flares
250-650 altitude
Burns 4.5 secs
Luminous intensity 12,000
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29
If MK-79 doesn't fire?
Make 3 attempts to fire. If the signal doesn't fire, wait 30 secs then discard.
30
What color tab does the night end of the MK-124 have?
Clear
31
MK-127?
Altitude 650-700'
Burns about 36 secs
Luminous intensity 125,000
Hold in vertical position 90 degree elevation.
32
If MK-127 misfires?
Must not be approached for 30 min. If underway toss overboard.
33
Accuracy of PLB?
3 NM
34
Distress signal light can be submerged up to how many feet?
33 feet
35
How many units report directly to headquarters?
35
36
Who ran the Lime Rock Lt. House?
Ida Lewis
37
The Cutter Jefferson captured the first war prize in what war?
War of 1812
38
Good weather length of line for anchoring?
5:1 to 7:1
39
Anchoring in heavy weather?
10:1
40
Who fired first shot in civil war?
Harriet Lane
41
How many days do you have to log an activity into AOPS?
3 days/ 72 hours
42
Who designates the boat crew training board chairman?
CO/OIC
43
The dgps is accurate up to how many meters?
10
44
What grade aluminum are gripes?
Herc-alloy chain, grade 8
45
Poured socket?
100%
46
If MK-124 misfires?
Dispose
47
What is the width of opening of all mooring shackles?
7"
48
What do you use to lubricate the slide fasteners on dry suits?
Paraffin wax
49
How many parts are there to a paint brush?
4
50
What type of roller do you use for enamel paint?
Mohair
51
When do you start piping someone aboard?
Foot on brow or head at quarterdeck
52
How long does the sweepers pipe last?
26 seconds
53
What is the longest pipe?
Mess call. 60 sec.
54
If paper forms must be used for ALMIS how long are they retained?
90 days
55
What cutter captured 10 war prizes in the quasi war?
Cutter Pickering
56
How many tucks for 3 strand synthetic line?
4
57
Body armor is certified by who?
National Institute of Justice
58
What form do you file when you lose a small arm?
RCN-8370-1
59
What are the color of the straps on the stokes litter from head to toe?
Grey, black, blue, red, green
60
What type of body armor is required?
Type IIIA
61
What is shelf life for 2 part epoxy paint?
Up to 10 years.
Water and oil based 3-5 years
62
Static load test?
150%
63
What is the 4th section of the boat report?
Engineering pending
64
You start an expanding square or sector search without further tasking at what NM radius?
1 NM
65
Close aboard for ships?
600 yds
66
Close aboard for vessels?
400 yds
67
How many steps are there to folding the national ensign or Union Jack?
6
68
How many different entries are there for a small arm log?
8
69
Life rafts are installed on what boats?
30' and above
70
What is the most important and used portion in AOPS?
Activity logs
71
When is a commissioning pennant at half mast?
CO dies
72
What year did CPO become effective?
1893
73
Who can authorize a frock?
Commandant
74
RADAR?
Radio detecting and ranging
75
What does "e" represent on a maneuvering board?
The center
76
Search radius of VS?
6 NM
77
MK124 is held at what angle?
45
78
Who saved 10 lives from the Priscilla?
Rasmus Midgette
79
Breaking strength is reduced what percent by a knot or splice?
40-60%
80
How often do you fix at anchor?
15 mins
81
What color is the second detachable link?
White
82
What does VRM2 ring look like on SINS?
Dashed circle
83
What is considered up to date charts on SINS?
6 months
84
What's the form number for an award?
1650
85
How long is line attached to pyro in vest?
36" and 72" for MK124
86
How many times is Mayday said?
3
87
Arterial bleeding does what?
Spurts
88
Mackerel sky?
Cirrocumulus
89
Replace wire rope when?
6 or more broken
90
Pad eyes load tested?
Static at 150%
91
Breaking strength of weak link on life raft?
500 lbs
92
12 minute swim test chart developed by who?
Dr. Kenneth cooper
93
How many missions does coast guard perform?
11
94
Oxidizers?
Keep out of flam locker
95
Storage locker in work place?
No more than 3
96
Notice to mariners are published weekly by?
National geospatial-intelligence agency NGA
97
Leadership competencies?
28
98
GTCC?
$2500
99
Waypoints?
999
100
Routes?
200
101
Total waypoints in a route?
35
102
TLA?
60 days
103
Civil twilight?
6 degree below
104
Nautical twilight?
12 degree below
105
Cloud coverage number for BKN?
6-9
106
Boat record number?
2580A
107
Options when you click TMT?
Task capture, unit maintenance, reports
108
Survival time in 60-70 degree water?
50-60?
40-50?
2-40 hrs
1 to 6 hrs
1 to 3 hrs
109
P6 pump specs?
```
Weighs 55 lbs
12 ft suction lift
6.5 HP
2.5 gallon tank
4 languages
15' suction hose
250 GPM
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110
ORM process?
7 steps
111
SPE?
Severity probability exposure
112
Interval between gun shots?
5 seconds
113
Stokes litter inspected?
Monthly/ fresh water rinse down weekly
114
Mess pipe?
60 secs
115
Passing the word or attention?
10 secs.
116
Underway making way?
One prolong x 2 min
117
Underway not making way?
2 prolong x 2 min
118
Towing?
One prolong, 2 short x 2 min
119
Being towed?
One prolong, 3 short x 2 min
120
Where can you find paper logs in ALMIS?
EAL forms
121
Permanent whipping?
15-20x
122
Temporary whipping?
10x the circumference
123
Bones in the body?
206
124
Blue tip ammo?
Incendiary
125
Orange tip ammo?
Tracer
126
Helo weak link?
300 lbs
127
What is the ball at top of flag pole called?
Truck
128
Fastest recovery method for MOB?
Anderson turn
129
Course and speed for helo ops?
Relative wind speed of 15 to 30 kts and 35-45 degree off the port bow
130
What degree are turns in a VS?
120
131
Search radius of VS?
6 nm
132
How many types of entries in the small arms log?
8
133
Shoulder line throwing gun has a security risk of?
IV
134
Unit ordnance logs shall be retained for?
Minimum 3 years
135
Wire rope clamp?
Temporary eye in wire rope
136
Feige fitting?
100% BS
137
Wedge socket?
75%
138
Poured socket?
100%
139
Flemish eye with thimble and swaged fitting?
Best and most secure spliced fitting.
140
When do you inspect sheaves?
Bi-annually
141
Safety rating for hoisting materials?
5
142
If you are at risk of falling ____ feet you should wear a harness?
6 feet
143
Luff tackle mechanical advantage?
3:1
144
Liquid inside the compass?
Varsol
145
Human relations counsel?
50 or more people
146
Inappropriate relations?
60 or less members
147
Time to compute a problem?
Dead time
148
Angle of CG stripe?
64 degree
149
Specific gravity of nylon line?
1.14
150
Specific gravity of polypropylene?
.91
151
Specific gravity of polyethylene?
.95
152
Specific gravity of polyester?
1.38
153
Specific gravity of Manila and sisal?
1.38
154
Specific gravity of cotton?
1.54
155
Rust stains can reduce the strength of line?
Up to 40%
156
Applying a tourniquet?
2 to 3" above the wound
157
How many pints of blood can you lose before shock?
2
158
Pints of blood in body?
10
159
Arterial bleeding?
Bright red and gushes forth in jets or spurts
160
Venous bleeding?
Dark red comes in steady flow
161
Capillary bleeding?
Bright red and oozes
162
Average diet contains how much salt?
15-20 grams
163
Treatment of shock?
Elevate legs 8-10"
164
Code "k"?
Above 130, Dispose
165
How long after acquiring a contact on radar should you acquire the same target?
3 min
166
Single hearing protection?
Noise exceeds 85 decibels
167
Double hearing protection?
Noise exceeds 104 decibels
168
Who may authorize modifications to small arms?
Commandant
169
Helmsman must maintain course within?
5 degree
170
Working load limit for lines?
5:1
171
Synthetic lines may be cleaned?
With a 10% solution of mild detergent
172
% of breaking strength lost for bowline?
37%
173
% breaking strength lost for square knot?
46%
174
% breaking strength lost for 2 bowlines?
43%
175
% breaking strength lost for Beckett bend?
41%
176
Rolling hitch (stopper)?
Used to attach one line to another, when the second line is under strain
177
Beckett bend?
Lines can be lengthened
178
Double Beckett bend?
Joining lines of unequal size
179
Disposal of safe?
50-25-50
180
A crew operating under interim certification can not?
Conduct SAR
181
Lesson plan outline (LPO) number can be found where for a specific topic?
Navy PQS Manuals
182
Hardhats: white?
Safety supervisor
183
Hardhat: yellow?
Boat deck captain
184
Hardhats: brown?
Davit operator
185
Hardhats: blue?
Qualified deck seaman
186
Hardhats: green?
Break-in seaman
187
Cutter engineering report has how many sections?
7
188
All reports extracted from TMT are classified as?
FOUO
189
Cutter engineering report shall be submitted when?
Over a 12 month period ending 31 December
190
Memorial Day?
At 1200, 21 gun salute at 1 min. Intervals. At half mast from 0800 to 1220 if no gun salute.
191
PML is replaced when?
3 years from the date of manufacture
192
Damage to internal fibers weakens?
75%
193
Breaking strength of weak link on life raft?
500 lbs
194
Auxiliary boat cleats?
Minimum 6"
195
What is a back splice used for?
Finish off a line. Can be used on the ends of fender lines.
196
Device used to measure the percentage of elongation?
Tattletale cord or a strain gauge
197
Fisherman's or anchor bend?
Used to secure a line to a ring in an anchor buoy. Or tied around a spar.
198
What class code is used for R&S purchases?
3131
199
Coast guard life rafts shall be provided for?
125% of available berthing
200
Life rafts have a service life of?
20 years
201
Anti-exposure coveralls come in how many sizes?
7 no less than 62 sq. inches or retro
202
ATON units shall include what when not wearing BCSV?
Fixed blade knife
203
The CWDTE is intended for use by diving personnel when?
Water 37 degrees or colder
204
Surf cap and neoprene gloves are worn when?
Night ops and when water is colder than 72 degrees
205
Rescue line throw bag?
70-100 feet. Working load limit of 500 lbs
206
406 MHZ EPIRB?
Activation at 13 feet. Operates on 406 MHZ and 121.5 MHZ. Operating temp. Of -40 to 131
207
Gunner restraint system. When a force of ____ lbs is experienced, the tether releases an extra ___ inches?
800 lbs and 18 inches
208
Ultimate breaking limit of the gunner restraint harness tether?
3300 lbs
209
CG PFD left breast? Right breast?
Left: 3" CG Emblem
Right: 2 1/2" x 3 1/2" CG Ensign. Right ensign is NOT AUTHORIZED FOR AUXILIARY
210
Neoprene hood is how many millimeter thick?
2 to 5 mil. No less than 24 inches or Solas retro.
211
Neoprene gloves are how many millimeters thick?
3-5 mil
212
Ring buoy available in what sizes?
20, 24, and 30 inches
213
Immersion suits are required?
Persons on cutters in Great Lakes or North of 32 degrees latitude.
214
Cutter surface swimmer tending line?
300-500 feet
215
Booties are constructed of? And come in how many sizes?
5 mil neoprene fabric. 9 sizes.
216
Abandon ship kit contains?
6 MK124 and 2 MK79
217
Urgency signal on radio?
PAN PAN spoken 3 times
218
International hailing and distress?
Ch. 16 156.8 MHZ or 2182khz
219
Safe water marks?
Buoys with alternating red and white vertical stripes
220
Isolated danger marks?
Black and red horizontally banded buoys.
221
Special marks?
Yellow buoys
222
What color is information on a chart?
Magenta
223
What do you want to avoid in cold water?
Drown proofing
224
When making a bridle keep the legs long enough so the angle of the legs?
Stays less than 30 degree
225
Fire tetrahedron?
Fuel oxygen heat chemical chain reaction
226
Fully charged 10 lb CO2 extinguisher?
Last 40-45 seconds. Distance of 5 feet
227
PKP extinguisher?
Effective range of 10-12 feet. Last 8-20 seconds
228
A halon flooding system?
Rapidly distributes 5 to 7 percent concentration. Don't enter space for 15 minutes ventilated.
229
Approach fire from?
Windward side
230
HH65 dolphin goes how fast?
165 kts
231
HH65 dolphin endurance?
3 hours
232
HH65 dolphin hoist capacity? Cargo sling?
600 pounds. 2000 pounds
233
HH60 jay hawk speed?
180 kts
234
HH60 jay hawk endurance?
6 hours
235
HH60 jay hawk hoist capacity? Sling limit?
600 pounds. 6000 pounds
236
Trail line for helo?
Consists of 105 feet orange polypropylene. Weak link is 300 lbs.
237
When towing a helo don't exceed?
5 kts.
238
Emergency helo ops?
BREAKAWAY and turn to STBD
239
Emergency openings for HH65 dolphin?
4
240
Emergency openings for HH60 jay hawk?
5
241
What color flares are distress?
Red and orange
242
How often should you do interior painting?
Not more often than once every 3 years
243
Full dress for cutter?
65 flags. Start with flag 3
244
Previously opened cans of unmixed two-part epoxy paint stored in good condition may be still good?
After 3-4 years
245
Paint locker storage cabinet specs?
Constructed of No. 18 gauge steel and 1 1/2 inch air space. Door sill raised 2" off bottom deck.
246
Max. Quantity of flammable products stored?
60 gallons
247
Max. Quantity of combustible products stored in locker?
120 gallons
248
Water based and oil based paints can be stored at ambient conditions?
Up to 3-5 years
249
Most two-part epoxy paint can be properly stored at ambient temps and remain good?
10 years
250
Passing honors for port?
2 1 2 3
251
Passing honors starboard?
1 1 2 3
252
Passing Washington's tomb?
Taps is played
253
1st sub?
Absence of the flag officer or unit commander. Blue and yellow. Starboard outboard.
254
2nd sub?
Absence of the chief of staff of the commander. Blue and white. Port main inboard.
255
3rd sub?
Absence of CO. White and black. Port outboard.
256
4th sub?
Absence of civil or military official. Yellow and red. Starboard inboard.
257
Coast guard ensign was established?
August 1 1799
258
ATR?
completed any time there is a change in pyro or ammo. Must be submitted within 48 hours.
259
PLR?
Submitted monthly between 1st and the 8th.
260
Aristocrat of all calls?
Piping the side
261
What 2 pipes are the same?
Attention and passing the word
262
CG has how many roles?
5
263
1st master chief?
1969 Calhoun
264
Who wrote semper paratus?
Captain Francis van boskerk 1922
265
Aux. has how many categories?
4
266
Coast guard seal and emblem?
1927
267
Chart has how many colors?
6
268
Surface Swimmer kit?
6 pieces
269
How many SINS soft keys?
5
270
List of lights?
Foreign waters
271
Rule 5 nav rules?
Lookout
272
Rule 6 nav rules?
Safe speed
273
Prime meridian passes thru?
Greenwich, England
274
Battle streamers?
34
275
How many ways to enter a waypoint?
5
276
Lead line weight weighs?
7-14 pounds
277
When are buoys relieved?
6 years
278
How many satellites are needed to acquire a fix?
4
279
If you do a second VS what is your first leg?
Shift 30 degree to right
280
Using paper charts in restricted waters?
Fix every 15 min.
281
Compass check?
Every half hour
282
PML?
Seen up to a mile. Lasts 8 hours
Use in 50 degrees and below degrades it.
283
What year did the rate of Petty officer be com official?
1808
284
Chief petty officer became official?
1893
285
Women were integrated into active duty and reserves?
1973
286
How many war prizes were captured during the Quasi-war?
18
287
How long did Ida Lewis serve as light house keeper?
39 years
288
The breaking strength of shackles is up to ___ greater than their working load limit?
6 times
289
Surf cap neoprene?
2 mil
290
Wetsuit neoprene fabric?
3/16"
291
Percent elongation at break: nylon?
15-28%
292
Percent elongation at break: polypropylene?
18-22%
293
Percent elongation at break: polyester?
12-15%
294
Percent elongation at break: polyethylene?
20-24%
295
Percent elongation at break: Manila and Sisal?
10-12%
296
Percent elongation at break: cotton?
5-12%
297
R865?
Small arms weapons assets report. Conducted by 3 persons for annual inventory.
298
Monthly cross check of small arms must be conducted by?
2 people
299
Stand on vessel?
Maintains course and speed
300
Giveaway vessel?
Takes early and substantial action to keep clear
301
Who captured the first war prize of the war of 1812?
Cutter Jefferson
302
Open hand?
Soft, clear note
303
Curved hand?
Higher note
304
Clinched hand?
Shrill, clear note
305
Closed hand?
High, clear
306
What channels are bridge to bridge?
13 and 67
307
NATO towing link?
700,000 lbs
308
When was the first female assigned as Officer-in-Charge ashore?
1989 Krystine Carbajal
309
Who was awarded the Gold Lifesaving Medal twice?
Frederick hatch
310
Who was the first female advanced to E-9?
Pearl Faurie
311
NSN is how many digits?
13
312
MDL is found under what tab?
DSS
313
Polypropylene line left in the sun for 3 months weakens it up to?
40%
314
All fields open to women?
1978
315
What officer course is 17 weeks?
OCS
316
Maslows hierarchy of needs?
```
Self actualization
Self esteem
Belonging- love
Safety
Physiological
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317
Boot camp?
Forming
Storming
Norming
Performing
318
E-8 marines?
Master sergeant
319
E-4 airforce?
Senior airman
320
CWO must be a?
Minimum of E-6 with 1 year of sea time as an E6 and top 50% of SWE
321
Who can request court martial?
Shore units
322
LANT Area consists of?
Districts
| 1,5,7,8,9
323
Which one is a division of homeland security?
TSA
324
Pre mission sheet in ALMIS?
Yellow
325
Men's hair can have how much bulk?
1 1/2"
326
Loss of perm. Cutterman pin?
Not recommended on eval
| Failure to requalify within 12 months of reporting to another cutter.
327
Arrivals and Departures announced between what hours?
Revile and Taps
328
Ceremonial personnel who act as a presentation line; reflective of rank of dignitary.
Side Boys
329
What is used to seal the bowl and reed on Boatswains Pipe?
Beeswax
330
Two common positions for holding Boatswains Pipe?
Pea up
| Pea out
331
On boatswains pipe, to play with a vibratory or quavering effect.
Trill
332
Anchoring
When anchoring, conditions permitting, make the approach heading:
Into the current
333
Anchoring
Use a straight approach of at least _______ yds to steady on required course.
1200
334
Anchoring
NAV Aid that will be on ships beam at letting go point is marked as ___?
FS
335
Anchoring
Once the ship is anchored, construct two separate circles around the ships position when anchor was dropped. These circles are called the _________ and ________.
Swing Circle and Drag Circle
336
Anchoring
Use swing circle to check for:
Navigational Hazards
337
Anchoring
Use drag circle to check if:
Anchor is holding
338
Anchoring
Swing circle is equal to the sum of:
Ships length and scope of anchor chain released
339
Anchoring
Immediately after anchoring, fixes should be taken every:
3 minutes for the first 30 minutes
340
Anchoring
The letting go circle is equal to the distance from the ________ to the __________ or radar antenna.
hawsepipe , pelorus
341
Anchoring
Drag circle is equal to the distance from hawsepipe to pelorus, plus length of _________ __________.
Anchor chain
342
Navigation
Charts with track lines in restricted waters shall be reviewed by both the navigator and assistant navigator; then presented to ________ for approval.
CO/OIC
343
Navigation
Paper charts in waters outside of restricted waters shall be labeled with:
True and Magnetic courses
344
Navigation
Navigation brief shall be presented prior to:
Getting underway/entering port/and entering restricted waters
345
BOAT I
What must exist to allow damage to CG Boat to save property?
Property value must unquestionably be greater than the cost of damage
346
BOAT I
Who may waive published operational parameters (operational waiver) on a case by case basis?
OPCON (Sector Commander)
347
BOAT I
Who can authorize civilian vessels to assist in CG missions?
District Commander
348
BOAT I
Who may waive fatigue standards to perform boat crew missions?
Sector/Group Commander
349
BOAT I
Time spent at a sheltered anchorage can reduce underway hours on watch by _____.
50%
350
BOAT I
For crew members underway on multiple platforms, do not exceed _____ hours in a 24 hour period.
10
351
BOAT I
Marine Mammal Protection Act created when?
1972
352
BOAT I
Higher risk missions take place between what hours?
2300-0500
353
BOAT I
How many days before/after a yard period will a STAN visit not be scheduled?
30 days
354
BOAT I
Who is required from Command Cadre to participate in a RFO drill?
One coxswain (including one night drill)
355
BOAT I
How many people make up the RFO team?
3 (Team leader, Senior BM, Engineer)
356
BOAT I
Development of the next years STAN schedule is started when?
Each Fall
357
BOAT I
Who will a unit receive a notification from STAN notifying them of an upcoming visit?
60-90 days prior
358
BOAT I
How many prior RFO reports are provided to the STAN team?
Last 2
359
BOAT I
STAN will inspect the units AOPS/TMT for score and assessment how many days prior to visit?
30 days
360
BOAT I
When is a full power trial conducted during a STAN visit?
At least 30 minutes prior to, but not after sunset.
361
BOAT I
How many sets of drills are required of all certified coxswains?
1 set, day or night
362
BOAT I
How many people at a minimum are required to conduct a material inspection?
2, preferably one MK and one BM
363
BOAT I
When do you send a CASREP message?
If disabling casualty cannot be repaired within 48 hours, send message within 24 hours
364
BOAT I
Minimum membership on the unit training board shall include:
XPO, EPO, TPO, ANT Sup, Senior Coxswain/Surfman Trainer
365
BOAT I
Unit training form #?
CG-5293 or Locally Generated Form
366
BOAT I
What shall be developed for duty standing positions where there is no prescribed CG PQS?
Job Qualification Requirements (JQR)
367
BOAT I
Can JQRs be shared between units?
Yes
368
BOAT I
How long should it take for a member to finish INDOC program at their new unit?
2 weeks
369
BOAT I
Who is required to maintain their own training records?
Officers
370
BOAT I
Who serves as chairman of unit training board?
XPO
371
BOAT I
Training Petty Officer shall be what rank?
E6 or above
372
BOAT I
Assistant TPO can be:
E4 and above / designated by OIC
373
BOAT I
What section of BO/BTM PQS must be completed to qualify as BTM?
Sections 1&2
374
BOAT I
Timelines for a member to complete PQS tasks for BO/BTM?
90 days for BO and 30 days for BTM
375
BOAT I
What must members submit for all formal class "C" schools?
Short Term Training Request (STTR)
376
BOAT I
Who in a duty section will ensure that all hands GMT is documented in E-Learning?
Senior Petty Officer
377
BOAT I
CG-731?
Office of Boat Forces
378
BOAT I
Interim certifications should not exceed?
60 days
379
BCSM
Who sets minimum crew requirements for standard boats?
Commandant
380
BCSM
Lookout reports are made using:
Relative Bearings
381
BCSM
Objects directly overhead are at 90 degrees or ________.
Zenith
382
BCSM
Approximately how long for a watchstanders eyes to adjust to the dark of night?
30 minutes
383
BCSM
A helmsman should maintain a course given within how many degrees?
5
384
BCSM
What is a patrol scheduled before sundown, before severe storm, or an effort to get boaters to a secure harbor referred to as?
Preventative SAR
385
BCSM
If active duty CG PATCOM rides on a AUX vessel, what shall be temporarily removed and replaced with a CG ensign?
Auxiliary Ensign
386
BCSM
Physical fitness standards are required to ensure members have sufficient _______, _________, ________ to safely perform their duties.
Strength, Flexibility, and Endurance
387
BCSM
Fatigue dramatically reduces what?
Powers of Observation, Concentration, and Judgement
388
BCSM
Most common colorless and odorless gas encountered during boat operations?
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
389
BCSM
What decibel level requires single hearing protection?
85db
390
BCSM
What decibel level requires double hearing protection?
104db
391
BCSM
If waiver is granted by OIC, what must crew do with PPE?
Carry it onboard
392
BCSM
What liquids can increase dehydration?
Alcohol and caffeinated beverages
393
BCSM
Under conditions of profuse sweating, how much water is required per hour?
1pint
394
BCSM
What are the 7 TCT skills?
Leadership, Mission Analysis, Adaptability and Flexibility, Situational Awareness, Decision Making, Communication, and Assertiveness
395
BCSM
When is risk management most effective?
When it is proactive
396
BCSM
What is a depressed physiological or mental state?
Shock
397
BCSM
Do you treat a victims injury or shock first?
Shock
398
BCSM
Death can occur ___ - ___ minutes after respiratory failure.
4-6
399
BCSM
How long of a duration are each rescue breath?
2 seconds
400
BCSM
Painful contractions of various skeletal muscles are?
Heat Cramps
401
BCSM
Too much fluid lost from perspiration can cause what?
Heat exhaustion
402
BCSM
Heat stroke victims have body temperatures ranging from:
105-109 F
403
BCSM
What temperature and below can cause freezing with exposure?
Below 20F
404
BCSM
Hypothermia victims will lose consciousness at what body temperature?
85F
405
BCSM
During eye injuries, both eyes are covered to prevent what?
Conjugal Movement
406
BCSM
What PFD provides the best chance of survival for an unconscious victim?
Type I
407
BCSM
Max weight for a children's Type I?
90lbs
408
BCSM
How many lbs of buoyancy in adult Type I?
20lbs
409
BCSM
How many lbs of buoyancy in a children's Type I?
11lbs
410
BCSM
What PFD is known as the near shore buoyant best?
Type II
411
BCSM
How many lbs of buoyancy does a Type II PFD provide?
15.5 lbs
412
BCSM
How heavy can a person wearing the child/medium size Type II be?
50-90 lbs
11 lbs buoyancy
413
BCSM
How many lbs of buoyancy does an infant sized PFD provide?
7 lbs
414
BCSM
Dynamic strength tested PFDs tested at what speed?
Greater than 30 kts
415
BCSM
Buoyant cushions and life rings are what type of PFD?
Type IV
416
BCSM
What type of PFD is an inflatable SAR vest?
Type V
417
BCSM
What is the visibility and duration of a PML?
1 mile / 8 hours
418
BCSM
Visibility of PML is reduced in temps of:
50 F or below
419
BCSM
Standard garment for moderate weather ops in a closed cockpit boat?
Anti-exposure coveralls
420
BCSM
What for of PPE is constructed of trilaminate breathable fabric?
Dry Suit
421
BCSM
Thickness of standard wetsuit?
3/16" neoprene
422
BCSM
How many sizes of immersion suit are there?
1
423
BCSM
What must be stored in the front pocket of the dry suit?
Orange Neoprene Hood
424
BCSM
Light from the signaling mirror can be seen for:
A great distance
425
BCSM
How far can the whistle be heard?
1000 m/1100 yds
426
BCSM
Flashes per minute for Personal Strobe?
50
427
BCSM
How long will personal strobe light flash for?
9 hours continuous / 18 hours intermittent
428
BCSM
Minimum visual range of personal strobe light?
5 miles
429
BCSM
What color are the knurled bands on the MK127?
Red
430
BCSM
At what angle will you hold the MK127 when firing?
90°
431
BCSM
Approximately how much additional "painter line" is in the life raft container?
50'
432
BCSM
In what depth do most boat capsizes occur?
Less than 20'
433
BCSM
Leeward is pronounced?
Loo-urd
434
BCSM
How is displacement measured?
Long Tons
435
BCSM
How many LBS in a long ton?
2240
436
BCSM
A distinct bow and stern wave is created by what kind of hull?
Displacement Hull
437
BCSM
The bow and stern ride lower in the water when increasing speed on what kind of hull?
Displacement Hull
438
BCSM
A hull that skims across the water is what?
Planing Hull
439
BCSM
Most CG vessels are what kind of hull?
Semi-Displacement
440
BCSM
Three things that make up integral parts of a keel?
Frames, Stem, Sternpost
441
BCSM
An extension of the forward end of the keel is?
Stem
442
BCSM
Frames are attached to the keel and extended how?
Athwartships
443
BCSM
The ribs of a vessel are called?
Transverse Frames
444
BCSM
What direction do you turn a handle or wheel on a QAWTD to secure it?
Clockwise
445
BCSM
How much line is attached to the grapnel hook?
100'
446
BCSM
What is the length of a heaving line?
75'-100'
447
BCSM
Tendency of a vessel to remain upright?
Stability
448
BCSM
What is metacentric height?
Difference between the center of gravity and metacenter
449
BCSM
The angle of inclination is also known as?
The righting arm
450
BCSM
A temporary leaning of a boat is?
Heeling
451
BCSM
A permanent leaning of a vessel is?
Listing
452
BCSM
What form of stability prevents a vessel from pitch poling?
Longitudinal
453
BCSM
VHF is called "line of sight" radio because?
Radio waves travel in nearly a straight line
454
BCSM
Silence on the radio is pronounced how?
See-lonz
455
BCSM
NDRS stands for what?
National Distress and Response System (Rescue 21)
456
BCSM
DF equipment for Rescue 21 is accurate within + or - how many degrees?
2
457
BCSM
The max search area for one line of bearing (LOB) with R21 is?
25 miles
458
BCSM
Charted prominent structures or landmarks that supplement the short range ATON system are?
Natural ATON
459
BCSM
What two systems define the conventions of buoyage and mark channels with ATON?
Lateral and Cardinal systems
460
BCSM
Which system uses buoys and beacons to indicate the sides of a channel?
Lateral
461
BCSM
A point where a channel divides when proceeding from seaward or where two tributaries meet is called?
Bifurcation
462
BCSM
What system uses a buoy to indicate the location of a danger relative to the buoy itself?
Cardinal System
463
BCSM
What are the only ATON lights that have lateral significance?
Green and Red
464
BCSM
What color light is on a safe water mark?
White
465
BCSM
What color top mark will a safe water mark have?
Red Sphere
466
BCSM
What topmark will an isolated danger marker have?
Two Black Spheres
467
BCSM
The center of a traffic separation scheme will have what markers?
Yellow "Special Markers"
468
BCSM
How are mooring buoys colored?
White with a horizontal blue band
469
BCSM
How many satellites make up GPS?
24
470
BCSM
How many GPS satellites are required to provide a position?
4
471
BCSM
How accurate is DGPS?
10 meters with 99.7% probability
472
BCSM
When shall a deviation table be completed?
Annually, After a yard, after adding or removing equipment, after structural alterations
473
BCSM
Distance on Western Rivers is measured in?
Statute Miles
474
BCSM
What is the process a GPS receiver uses to gain a signal from a satellite to its position?
Ranging
475
BCSM
Who is responsible for inland SAR?
U.S. Air Force
476
BCSM
Who determines the search pattern and designates OSC?
SMC
477
BCSM
An EPIRB operates on what frequency?
406.025 MHz
478
BCSM
The distance between two adjacent and parallel legs within a search area is?
Track Spacing
479
BCSM
Static forces can cause a towed vessel to?
Resist Motion
480
BCSM
When a towed vessel resists effort to turn about on a vertical axis to change heading is called?
Moment of Inertia
481
BCSM
What forces occur once a towed vessel is moving?
Dynamic
482
BCSM
The layer of water in contact with the hull causing drag is called?
Frictional Resistance
483
BCSM
Depending on the type of towline, another 50' of length will give ____ to ____ more stretch to act as a shock absorber.
5'-20'
484
BCSM
Tow a vessel on a course to keep the seas _____ to _____ either side of dead ahead or dead astern.
30° to 45°
485
BCSM
Some nylon cordage can stretch an additional _____ before parting.
40%
486
BCSM
Towlines can be up to how long?
900'
487
BCSM
What is the usual range in circumference for a towline?
2" to 4"
488
BCSM
Towing pendants and bridles are made from?
DBN, Kevlar, and Wire Rope
489
BCSM
What type of bridle or pendant should be used in towing large or steel hulled vessels?
Wire Rope
490
BCSM
The legs of a bridle should be long enough that the angle of the legs stays less than?
30°
491
BCSM
What are the three types of chafing gear?
Heavy Canvas, Leather, Old Fire Hose
492
BCSM
What type of paint is authorized for the working surface of pared bitts?
No Paint
493
BCSM
Normally, drogues are deployed inshore or offshore?
Inshore
494
BCSM
What is used for a drogue line?
200' of 2" DBN
495
BCSM
Whenever possible, what types of shackles should be used?
Captive-pin (safety)
496
BCSM
Formula for max towing speed?
1.34 X square root of length of towed vessel at waterline
497
BCSM
Formula for safe towing speed?
1.34 X square root of length of towed vessel at waterline -10%
498
BCSM
In calm weather, what order do you connect alongside tow lines?
Bow, Stern, Tow Strap, Backing Strap
499
BCSM
In calm weather, what order do you connect alongside tow lines?
Bow, Stern, Tow Strap, Backing Strap
500
BCSM
In foul weather, what order do you connect alongside tow lines?
Bow, Tow Strap, Backing Strap, Stern
501
BCSM
Where do you cut a towline if the vessel is sinking and line is under strain?
Aft of the bitt
502
BCSM
What act provides the basis for CG firefighting activities?
Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972
503
BCSM
What gives the CG power to render aid and save property?
14 USC 88(b)
504
BCSM
Natural process that produces heat?
Oxidation
505
BCSM
What highly flammable gas does a battery emit when charging?
Hydrogen
506
BCSM
Most effective method for applying water to extinguish a class "A" fire?
High Velocity Fog
507
BCSM
One gallon of AFFF concentrate will make how many gallons of foam solution?
133
508
BCSM
How much foam will a 5 gallon can of AFFF produce?
660 gallons
509
BCSM
At what temperature will AFFF begin to separate?
Below 35° Fahrenheit
510
BCSM
How much heavier than air is CO2?
50%
511
BCSM
How many times larger than its stored volume does CO2 expand once released?
450 times
512
BCSM
How is halon pressurized in a container?
Super Pressurized Nitrogen
513
BCSM
A halon flooding system rapidly distributes a _________ percent concentration evenly throughout any space.
5 - 7%
514
BCSM
An alternative to halon is?
FE-241 (chlorotetrafluoroethane)
515
BCSM
The two common diameters of standard fire hoses are?
1 1/2" and 2 1/2"
516
BCSM
What is the standard length of a fire hose?
50'
517
BCSM
What is the length of a 1 1/2" fire hose on a CG small boat?
25'
518
BCSM
What is the length of a standard 2 1/2" fire hose on a CG small boat?
30'
519
BCSM
What kind of pump allows AFFF concentrate to be proportioned with water?
Drop Pump
520
BCSM
What approach should be used to fight a fire that has gained headway?
Indirect Approach
521
BCSM
What size hose supplies the pressure inlet of the eductor?
1 1/2"
522
BCSM
What size hose is attached to the discharge of an eductor?
2 1/2"
523
BCSM
Cutter eductors use what size hoses?
2 1/2" supply and 4" discharge
524
BCSM
Drop pumps dewater at a rate of?
100 - 200 gallons per minute
525
BCSM
How long will a dewatering pump run if you detach the fuel line?
Approx 1 minute
526
BCSM
Plugs are usually made from?
Soft wood such as pine or fir
527
BCSM
How do you patch a large hole below the waterline?
Collision Mat
528
BCSM
What is a collision mat made of?
Canvas or Vinyl
529
BCSM
Fenders can be what shapes?
Spherical, Cylindrical, or Rectangular Prisms
530
BCSM
What is the coxswains primary responsibility in regards to crew?
Their safety and welfare
531
BCSM
What patch can aid in reducing or preventing sea sickness?
Scopolamine
532
BCSM
What is required when working in an enclosed engineering space?
Hearing Protection
533
BCSM
Frostbite is the development of what within body tissues?
Ice Crystals
534
BCSM
How many pairs of strands should be counted from mark R to T?
8
535
BCSM
How much strength does new DBN retain in an eye splice?
90%
536
BCSM
How many stitches are required to completely secure an eye splice?
6
537
BCSM
In a 3 strand eye splice, what strand must be tucked first?
Middle
538
BCSM
Minimum tucks for natural fiber eye splice?
3
539
BCSM
How do you begin a back splice on 3 strand line?
Crown Knot
540
BCSM
What is the most common type of natural fiber line used in the CG?
Plain Laid
541
BCSM
In plain laid line, the strands are twisted to the _______ to make the line.
Right
542
BCSM
Polypropylene line is ______ lighter than nylon line.
25%
543
BCSM
The running or free end of a line is?
Bitter End
544
BCSM
The long, unused, or belayed end of a line is the?
Standing Part
545
BCSM
A line should be at least ____ in diameter for each inch of cleat?
1/16" (ex. 1/2" line = 8" cleat)
546
BCSM
What material can a backing plate be made of?
Pressure Treated Plywood or Exterior Grade Plywood
547
BCSM
What two things must be used on backing plate bolt?
Flat washer and Lock washer
548
NSTM
How much of nylon lines strength is lost when wet?
15%
549
NSTM
Heavy weather guidelines should be established for winds in excess of?
50kts
550
NSTM
What is the recommended ships velocity when mooring?
.9 kts
551
NSTM
When working on bitts under load, line handlers should stand back a minimum of?
6 ft
552
NSTM
What type of line stretches to 130% of its original length before failing?
Polyester
553
NSTM
What is not designed as a primary mooring fitting on a pier?
Cleats
554
NSTM
When using machinery to heave around on synthetic line under heavy load, how many turns should be taken on the capstan?
6 turns
555
RS&S
Other than maintenance is documented with what letter?
O or MX
556
RS&S
The will to survive is based on how many characteristics?
12
557
RS&S
A person can tolerate blood loss of how much without major harm?
15%
558
RS&S
Body heat is lost how many times faster in water than on dry land?
26 times
559
RS&S
What degree will the stokes litter float?
45°
560
RS&S
What color strap on the stokes litter will remain fastened when lowering into the water?
Black
561
RS&S
What size is the SOLAS retro tape on the life ring?
5cm (2" on 4 locations)
562
RS&S
Floating market light is designed to operate for how long?
36 hours
563
RS&S
The working load of the rescue line is?
500 lbs
564
RS&S
Anti-exposure coveralls will have how much retro-reflective tape?
36 sq inches
565
RS&S
The industrial drysuit provides how much buoyancy?
16 lbs
566
RS&S
The rubber insulated boots are how high?
10" - 16"
567
RS&S
What section of the AF 538 is used to document the annual inventory?
Section 28
568
RS&S
What side of the 2"X3" Velcro is attached to the helmet?
Pile
569
RS&S
What are the size requirements for lettering on back of rain gear?
1 1/2" to 3" White or Black
570
RS&S
How many pounds of buoyancy do the anti-exposure coveralls provide?
22-44 lbs
571
RS&S
On cutters, how many immersion suits are onboard based on available berthing?
125%
572
RS&S
How much buoyancy does an immersion suit provide?
25 lbs
573
RS&S
How far from the top should the P6 gas tank be filled?
2"
574
RS&S
How long is the type 1 nylon cord that is attached to the P6 flashlight?
24"
575
RS&S
What size and how many pieces of retro tape are affixed to the P6 can?
12 pieces of 2" X 3" tape
576
RS&S
What size stencil is used on the P6 pump can?
3"
577
RS&S
How long is the P6 suction hose?
15'
578
RS&S
How often is the P6 pump inspected?
Post-use, monthly, and annually
579
RS&S
The P6 pump should start within how many pulls on the cord?
6
580
RS&S
What position should the choke lever be in when starting pump?
Closed
581
RS&S
Once the P6 is started, what position should the choke lever be in?
Open
582
RS&S
How is the suction hose coiled when securing the P6 pump?
Clockwise
583
RS&S
What are the RPMs of the P6 at idle speed?
1400 rpm
584
RS&S
RPMs of P6 pump at full speed?
3900 rpm
585
RS&S
What size stencil is used on the stokes litter?
1/2"
586
RS&S
How many holes must be cut into the black mesh liner on the stokes litter? How big?
Eight 1" square openings
587
RS&S
Size of tubing on stokes litter?
3/4"
588
RS&S
How long should the four tending lines be on the surface stokes litter?
2 1/2 times the height of freeboard
589
RS&S
What frequency is the stokes litter inspected?
Quarterly and Post Use
590
RS&S
How long can HIV and Hepatitis B persist in an infectious state in a deceased victim?
6 days
591
RS&S
What should cleaning solution be for a stokes litter post-use?
1 part bleach to 10 parts water
592
RS&S
What size polypropylene line is attached to the ring buoy?
3/8"
593
RS&S
Total length of polypropylene grab line around the ring buoy?
120" - 132"
594
RS&S
How big are the legends on the ring buoy?
2" black
595
RS&S
How big is the hand loop on the rescue line throw bag?
15"
596
RS&S
How often is the float light and ring buoy inspected?
Semi-annually
597
RS&S
What size is the retro tape on the float light?
1 piece of 2" tape
598
RS&S
What size is the life ring on a MLB?
30"
599
RS&S
What size is the life ring on the RBS, UTB, BUSL, and TANB?
24"
600
RS&S
How many tucks on a synthetic line eye splice?
Minimum 4
601
RS&S
How big is the hook tape attached to the PLB?
2" X 2"
602
RS&S
How often are PLBs re-registered with NOAA?
Biannually
603
RS&S
How long must you remain in water for drysuit leak test?
15 mins
604
RS&S
What is used to lubricate the zipper on anti exposure coveralls?
Parafin Wax
605
RS&S
How many sizing pads are in the SOHAH helmet?
8
606
RS&S
What has to be done for a PFD used in water temps below 50°?
Install strobe light in lieu of chem light
607
RS&S
How long is the type 1 nylon cord that attaches the whistle to PFD?
24"
608
RS&S
How many times per minute does the personal strobe light flash?
50-70
609
RS&S
All type 1 nylon cord on a SAR vest is 36" except for?
The MK124 (70")
610
RS&S
How do you clean the corrosion off of a MK 80 flare?
Soft, Dry Rag
611
RS&S
What is the service life of a 6 person coastal life raft?
20 years
612
RS&S
How long is the type 1 nylon cord that attaches the MK 31 to the bandolier?
48"
613
RS&S
How often is a life raft serviced?
Annually
614
RS&S
What plugs are removed from the life raft container?
Bottom Plugs
615
RS&S
What plugs are removed from the life raft container?
Bottom Plugs
616
RS&S
How often is the hydrostatic release on an EPIRB replaced?
Every 2 Years
617
RS&S
What is an authorized replacement for a defective plastic bag for the MK79?
A locally procured zip top bag
618
RS&S
What color is the end of the MK127 container?
White
619
RS&S
What raised letters are on the end cap of the MK127?
WP
620
RS&S
How long does it take for Aqua Seal to dry?
At least 8 hours
621
RS&S
What size type 1 nylon cord attaches to the three pieces of survival equipment on the immersion suit?
36"
622
RS&S
Where does the Fox 40 whistle attach on the immersion suit?
On the face flap
623
RS&S
What is the size of the self adhesive hook fastener tape on the strobe light?
1 1/4" X 3"
624
RS&S
Where does the strobe light attach to the immersion suit?
Chest Pocket
625
RS&S
How do you repair small holes on the immersion suit?
Aqua Seal
626
RS&S
How often do you replace the inflator cap and orally inflate the 485-CG for leak tests?
Semi-annually
627
RS&S
How long is inflatable PFD inflated when checking for leaks?
2 hours
628
RS&S
How do you clean corrosion from the survival knife?
Fine wire brush or fine steel wool
629
RS&S
When do you replace the two chem lights in the swimmer harness?
If they expire within 180 days
630
RS&S
How long do you leave the flotation cell of the swimmer harness inflated for when conducting PMS?
4 hours
631
RS&S
How much retro tape is installed on the 6 person life float? At what intervals?
12 pieces @ 20" intervals
632
RS&S
How much load must be distributed evenly in the life float during the buoyancy test?
240 lbs for 12 hours
633
RS&S
What water temp requires the surf cap to be worn during all deployments?
72°
634
RS&S
Surface swimmer neoprene booties are how thick?
5mm
635
RS&S
What color retro tape is attached to the top of the snorkel?
Red
636
RS&S
What is the horsepower of the P6 pump?
6 1/2
637
RS&S
What are the 5 pieces of equipment for the surface swimmer?
Surf cap, booties, neoprene gloves, mask/snorkel, and fins
638
RS&S
What type of shipboard operations require the wearing of the Navy PFD?
GQ, U/W Replenishment, Towing, and Abandon Ship
639
NEM
Wire rope and hawser wear areas may only be painted or coated with what?
Inorganic Zinc
640
NEM
Running rigging shall be designed to a minimum factor of safety of?
5
641
NEM
In terms of rigging, EIP stands for what?
Extra Improved Plow Steel
642
NEM
Normal crew weight during hoisting to be taken at?
210lbs (180 lbs + 30 lbs PPE)
643
NEM
If weight handling equipment wire is idle for more than ________, a quarterly inspection shall be conducted.
30 days
644
NEM
Four wire rope fittings?
Spelter, Swaged, Fiege, and Wedge
645
NEM
Fiege socket fittings typically have an efficiency of?
85%
646
BCSM
At what percent blood loss is shock likely to occur?
40%
647
BCSM
The distance over open water that the wind has blown is known as?
Fetch
648
Coatings and Colors
Limit the amount of paint in mixing areas to?
1 days supply
649
Coatings and Colors
Sufficient ventilation shall be provided to keep concentrations of vapors below ____ of the lower explosive limit.
10%
650
Coatings and Colors
Chromate materials are found in what type of paint?
Primers
651
Coatings and Colors
Chromate materials are found in what type of paint?
Primers
652
Coatings and Colors
Epoxy paints can cause what type of health effect?
Dermatitis
653
Coatings and Colors
What type of respirator shall be worn when applying polyurethane?
Airline Respirator
654
Coatings and Colors
Paints shall not contain any more than _____ lead by weight.
.06%
655
Coatings and Colors
Paints containing _______ are prohibited.
Mercury
656
Coatings and Colors
How do you check the adhesion of epoxy paint?
Tap it with a hammer 10-20 times with enough force to drive a nail 3/4" into a piece of pine
657
Coatings and Colors
To ensure a dry surface, the temp of the surface must be _____ above dew point.
5° F
658
Coatings and Colors
Painting projects should be stopped _____ before the temperature of the surface is expected to drop below the dew point.
2 hours
659
Coatings and Colors
Do not use _____ _______ on wood floors.
Paint Remover
660
Coatings and Colors
New concrete and masonry should be allowed to cure for how many days above 75° before coating?
30 days
661
Coatings and Colors
How long should Portland cement grout be kept damp for optimum cure?
3 days
662
Coatings and Colors
Stowage of painting materials onboard a ship should be limited to what?
Mission Essential Stock
663
Coatings and Colors
Paints consist of what two principle components?
Solid Pigment & Liquid Vehicle
664
Coatings and Colors
Brushes with synthetic bristles should have ____ ____ to assure smooth application of paint.
Flag Ends
665
Coatings and Colors
4 parts of a paint brush?
Handle, Setting, Ferrule, and Stock
666
Coatings and Colors
The connecting link between the handle and stock is called?
Ferrule
667
Coatings and Colors
The _____ is the working part of the brush; containing natural or synthetic bristles.
Stock
668
Coatings and Colors
When painting, how far should the bristles be dipped into the paint?
Halfway
669
Coatings and Colors
How should a paintbrush be held to the surface being painted?
Right Angles. End of brush just touching surface.
670
Coatings and Colors
The thickness of a roller cover is referred to as?
Nap
671
Coatings and Colors
Exterior hulls above the boot topping should not normally be top coated more often than?
Annually
672
Coatings and Colors
What color marks first aid and discharge valves on dry docks?
Green
673
Coatings and Colors
Cutters less than ____ are exempt from the requirements for compartment bullseye.
140'
674
Coatings and Colors
On barges, the prefix CG for the hull number is replaced with what?
CGB
675
Coatings and Colors
A roller for applying paint to ________surfaces; mohair rollers are made of blends of wool, rayon, and mohair (angora goats wool).
Smooth
676
Coatings and Colors
For anchor chain, what colors are the detachable links for the first (15 fathom), second (30 fathom), and third (45 fathom) shots of chain?
First - Red
Second - White
Third - Blue
The first link on either side of detachable links shall be painted white. The pattern repeats red, white, blue until next to last shot.
677
Coatings and Colors
All links of the next to last shot of chain are colored how?
Yellow
678
Coatings and Colors
The last shot of chain will be painted how?
Every link is red
679
Coatings and Colors
Anchors stowed in hawse shall be what color? Anchors stowed on superstructure what color? Anchors stowed on deck what color?
Hawse - color of the hull (white, black, red)
Superstructure - white
Deck - spar
680
Coatings and Colors
How is anchor chain painted?
Every link black with exception of depth markings
681
Coatings and Colors
What type of paint is recommended for hand cleaned iron or steel?
Oil based paints
682
Coatings and Colors
Wood floors with natural finish shall be protected with what rather than paint?
Floor Wax
683
Coatings and Colors
Under federal color numbering system, paints are numbered how?
Numbers beginning with:
1 - gloss
2 - semi-gloss
3 - flat
684
Coatings and Colors
The red stripe marking radio frequency radiation hazard shall be how many inches wide?
4"
685
Coatings and Colors
14' skiffs used for ice ops should be painted what color?
International Orange
686
Ordnance
Units with fewer than 3 officers shall assign the ___ as the WEPO.
1LT
687
Ordnance
The WEPO must be E5 or above unless a ______ ____ is assigned.
Gunners Mate
688
Ordnance
What is a SARF?
Small Arms Repair Facility
689
Ordnance
Monthly inventories of small arms and ammo/pyro shall not happen less than ___ days and more than ___ days apart.
23 and 35
690
Ordnance
What form is used when conducting monthly inventory?
R-865
691
Ordnance
For live fire exercises from a cutter firing 7.62mm or 5.56mm rounds, the minimum range is?
6,000 yards horizontally and 10,000 yards vertically
692
Ordnance
For conducting live fire from a cutter, the minimum range for firing the .50 caliber round is?
10,000 yards horizontally and 15,000 feet vertically
693
Ordnance
Magazine thermometers shall be calibrated how often?
Every 3 years
694
CG-731
Office of Boat Forces
695
CG-751
Office of Cutter Forces
696
AFC-30 funds?
Operations and Maintenance
697
AFC-43 funds?
Civil Engineering
698
AFC-45 funds?
Naval Engineering
699
AFC-56 funds
Training
700
SF-82 funds?
Galley Purchase Card
701
Ordnance
Navy Type / Navy Owned ordnance is anything greater than?
.50 caliber
702
Ordnance
Duties of WEPO are outlined in what manual?
M5000.3 CG Regs
703
Ordnance
The WEPO must review and sign all ordnance logs when?
Monthly
704
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
Cutters that primarily operate in this area will not normally deploy a surface swimmer for safety reasons.
Western Rivers
705
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
How many surface swimmers for a cutter with a flight deck while underway?
Minimum 2
706
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
Non flight deck cutters shall have how many surface swimmers?
Minimum 1
707
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
When shall the CSS don a dry suit with appropriate thermal layering?
Water temps of 55° and below
708
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
At a minimum, what must the CSS predeployment list include?
Secure sea suction/discharge valves, propellers, sonar
709
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
How long should it take the CSS and their tender to be manned and ready?
3 minutes
710
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
Who is responsible for managing the tender in case more than one tender is on the line?
The Certified Tender
711
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
Cutter Swimmer tending lines shall be?
600' of 3/8" yellow polypropylene
712
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
What shall be stamped on all blocks in accordance with NSTM?
Safe Working Load
713
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Synthetic slings shall not be used to?
Gripe Deck Loads
714
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Auxiliary weight handling equipment should be tested at ____ their SWL annually.
1.25 times (125%)
715
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Throat openings on all hooks should be checked __________.
Semi-annually
716
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Shackles and shackle pins should be ______ _________ annually for evidence of cracks and deformation.
Visually inspected
717
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Most common type of natural fiber rope on tenders is?
Manila
718
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Line under _______ circumference is called small stuff.
1 3/4"
719
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
When 2, 3, or 4 plain laid, three strand ropes are twisted together, the rope is called _____ ____.
Cable Laid
720
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
The critical point of loading for twisted nylon line is ____ extension.
40%
721
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Plow Steel (PS)
Lowest breaking strength, lowest resistance to wear, highest fatigue life
722
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Improved Plow Steel
Medium break strength, medium resistance to wear, medium fatigue life, less flexibility. Good combination of qualities.
723
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Extra Improved Plow Steel (XIP)
Higher break strength, most resistance to wear, lowest fatigue life.
724
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Extra Improved Plow Steel (XXIP)
Highest break strength, most wear resistance, lowest fatigue life. Must have sheave and drum diameters favorable to its use.
725
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
All CG wire ropes are _______ lay.
Regular
726
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
The maximum angle that wire rope will travel between the sheave and drum is known as the?
Fleet Angle
727
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
For optimum efficiency, the fleet angle should not exceed?
1 1/2°
728
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
The preferred and recommended method of lubricating a wire rope is to use a ________ __________ ______ such as a dynalube.
Mechanical Lubricating Device
729
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
If one broken wire is found at a fitting end, how much wire rope may be removed and a new fitting attached?
10'
730
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
On wire rope, clips should be spaced a distance apart equal to _____ the diameter of the wire.
6 times
731
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Feige fittings can withstand approx _______ of the breaking strength of improved plow steel wire rope?
85%
732
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
On what principle does the Fiege fitting work?
Wedge Principle
733
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
A wedge socket can withstand approx ____ of the breaking strength of wire rope?
75%
734
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
The SWL of wire rope used in slings is based on a safety factor of?
5 to 1
735
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Blocks are classified according to their number of sheaves as?
Single, Double, or Triple
736
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
All load lifting hooks shall be made of?
Alloy Steel
737
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Any _____ ____ in a rope, under load, decreases its strength.
Sharp Bend
738
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Where a rope bends more than ____ around bitts or chocks or is bending across any surface, the diameter of the surface should be at least 3 times the diameter of the rope.
10°
739
BCSM
For a square search, multi-unit, the second SRU will begin on a course of ____ of the first units course.
45° to the right
740
BCSM
For a square search, multi-unit, the second SRU will begin on a course of ____ of the first units course.
45° to the right
741
BCSM
For a sector search, multi-unit, the second SRU will begin on a course of ____ of the first boat.
90° to the left
742
BCSM
For a VS pattern, when beginning a second search, the SRU shall start on a course of ____ of its original course.
30° to the right
743
SAR Addendum
SAR chain of command?
SC
SMC
OSC
SRU
744
LOPs should be at least 60° apart but no more than 120° apart. What is the ideal degree of separation?
90°
745
One degree of latitude is equal to how many nautical miles?
60
746
Every ____ of longitude equals +1 time zone.
15°
747
SAR Addendum
Who gives approval for use of civilian assets for SAR?
District Commander
748
BOAT I
Underway limits for a vessel 40' or above?
Seas less than 4' - 10 hours
Seas greater than 4' - 8 hours
HWX - 6 hours
749
BOAT I
Underway limits for a vessel less than 40'?
6 hours in seas greater than 4'
8 hours in seas less than 4'
750
BOAT I
Limits for trailering?
350 miles or 8 hours
751
Medical conditions of a temporary nature are defined as conditions that preclude a member from boat operations for a period of not more than?
12 months
752
What are the three unit functions?
Train, maintain, and operate
753
How many surf stations does the CG operate?
21
754
Previously certified command members have how long to recertify?
6 months
755
How long will a P6 operate operate under load on one tank of gas?
4-5 hours
756
What size are the suction and discharge hoses on the P6 (diameter)?
3"
757
What shall not be worn as layer 1 protection?
Cotton Clothing
758
MK-127 specs?
650-700 feet
36 sec burn time
125,000 candlepower
10-15 ft per second descend rate
759
How many soft keys on the FURUNO?
5
760
How many full screen displays are available on the FURUNO?
6
761
How many hot pages on FURUNO?
6
762
How many targets can the FURUNO track?
10
763
NAVENG
Who is responsible for the WQSB?
EPO
764
NAVENG
What vessels maintain hull history and who is in charge of maintaining it?
Cutters 65' and greater
1LT
765
NAVENG
Anchor sizes according to boat length?
20-30 feet - 5lb
30-40 feet - 12lb
40+ feet - 18lb
766
How many characters is the DTG?
13
767
AOPS/TMT
Competencies that appear in ___ text in the competencies assigned list have been assigned by previous units and should be inactivated for the users unit.
Red
768
AOPS/TMT
Who can assign interim certifications?
OIC
769
AOPS/TMT
What are the last two steps in completing a certification?
OIC approval and Member Acknowledgement
770
1 meter is how many feet?
3.28
771
Navigation Rules
Rule 2
Special circumstances. Vessels may depart from the rules if necessary to avoid immediate danger.
772
Navigation Rules
Western Rivers
Mississippi River and its tributaries, south pass, and southwest pass.
773
Navigation Rules
Inland Waters
All navigable waters of the U.S. shoreward of the navigational demarcation line.
774
Navigation Rules
Rule 5
Lookout. All vessels shall at all times maintain a lookout by sight and hearing as well as all available means appropriate so as to make full appraisal of the situation and risk of collision.
775
Navigation Rules
Rule 6
Safe Speed. Every vessel shall proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper action to avoid collision.
Factors determining safe speed include: visibility, traffic density, vessel maneuverability, background lighting, wind/sea currents, proximity of nav hazards, vessel draft, radar limitations, undetectable objects.
776
Navigation Rules
Rule 8
Action to Avoid Collision. Action to avoid collision shall be positive, made in ample time, with due regard to good seamanship.
777
Navigation Rules
Rule 12
Sailing Vessels.
When each has wind on different side, the vessel with wind to Port side shall keep out of the way.
When both have wind on same side, vessel to windward will keep out of the way.
778
Navigation Rules
Rule 13
Overtaking
Overtaking vessel is give way.
A vessel is overtaking when approaching from a direction more than 22.5° abaft of the beam.
If in doubt of overtaking, act as if this is the case
779
Navigation Rules
Rule 14
Head On
Two POWER DRIVEN vessels are meeting on reciprocal or almost reciprocal courses to involve risk of collision, each shall alter course to STBD and pass port to port
780
Navigation Rules
Rule 15
Crossing Situation
When two POWER DRIVEN vessels are crossing as to involve a risk of collision, the vessel that has the other to STBD shall keep out of the way.
Avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.
781
Navigation Rules
Rule 19
Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility.
Applies to vessels not in sight of one another when in or near an area of restricted visibility.
Avoid altering course to port for a vessel forward of the beam.
Avoid alteration of course toward a vessel abeam or abaft of the beam
782
Navigation Rules
Rule 21
Lights and Shapes
Masthead Light - 225°
Side Lights - 112.5°
Stern Light - 135°
Towing Light - yellow light, 135°
All Around Light - 360°
Flashing Light - 120 or more flashes per min.
783
Navigation Rules
Air Cushion Vessel in non displacement mode.
Sidelights, masthead light, stern light, all around flashing yellow light
784
Navigation Rules
A vessel pushing ahead on the Western Rivers, above the Huey P Long bridge will have what lights?
Sidelights and Two Towing lights in a vertical line (no masthead)
785
Navigation Rules
All around red over all around green?
Sailing Vessel underway
786
Navigation Rules
Dayshape: triangle; apex down
Sailing vessel, underway, also being propelled by machinery
787
Navigation Rules
Fishing or Trawling vessels with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel shall show
Triangle, apex up or an all around white light in the direction of the gear
788
Navigation Rules
Definition of "short blast" and "prolonged blast"
Short - about 1 second
Prolonged - 4 to 6 seconds
789
Navigation Rules
Sound signals International vs Inland
International - action
Inland - intent
790
Navigation Rules
Sound signal of agreement international and inland.
International - one prolonged, one short , one
prolonged, and one short
Inland - sound similar sound signal as
overtaking vessel
791
Navigation Rules
Sound signals in restricted visibility
Power driven vessel underway and making way - 1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes
Power driven vessel underway but not making way - 2 prolonged blasts every 2 minutes
Not under command, restricted maneuverability, constrained by draft, sailing vessel, fishing/trawling, towing/pushing - 1 prolonged, 2 short blasts every 2 minutes
Vessel being towed, if manned - 1 prolonged and 3 short blasts. Signal is made immediately after the signal of the towing vessel
At anchor - rapid ringing of the bell for 5 seconds every 1 minute. In addition, may sound 1 short, 1 prolonged, 1 short
Aground - give anchor signal. In addition, give 3 distinct strokes of the gong immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell
Pilot - 4 short blasts
792
Navigation Rules
Additional Inland distress signal
High intensity white light flashing 50 - 70 times per minute
793
Navigation Rules
Additional signals for fishing vessels in close proximity
Shooting nets - 2 white lights vertical line
Hauling nets - 1 white over 1 red vertical line
Snagged nets - 2 red lights vertical line
Purse Seiner - 2 yellow lights vertical line;
flashing alternately
794
Food Services
Small dining facility?
01 - 50 people
795
Food Services
Medium Dining Facility?
51 - 99 people
796
Food Services
Large Dining Facility
100 or more people
797
Food Services
What is the Individual Credit Account (ICA) form?
CG-3476
798
Food Services
BDFA?
Basic Daily Food Allowance
799
Food Services
Report of Survey Form Number and Limitations?
CG-5269
$300 limit if food loss is NOT due to mechanical failure.
800
Food Services
CGDFOS
Coast Guard Dining Facility Operating Statement. CG-2576
801
Food Services
What line on CGDFOS shows operating allowance?
Line 22
802
Food Services
Line 26 should fall within + or - 10% of what line?
Line 22
