E7 SWE BM/EPME Flashcards
RS&S
How long is the P6 suction hose?
15’
Surface Swimmer kit?
6 pieces
NEM
If weight handling equipment wire is idle for more than ________, a quarterly inspection shall be conducted.
30 days
What year were insignias for petty officers established?
1841
Maslows hierarchy of needs?
Self actualization Self esteem Belonging- love Safety Physiological
Anchoring
Use swing circle to check for:
Navigational Hazards
Breaking strength of weak link on life raft?
500 lbs
Special marks?
Yellow buoys
International hailing and distress?
Ch. 16 156.8 MHZ or 2182khz
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.
Angle of CG stripe?
64 degree
BCSM
What temperature and below can cause freezing with exposure?
Below 20F
BCSM
The two common diameters of standard fire hoses are?
1 1/2” and 2 1/2”
Food Services
Report of Survey Form Number and Limitations?
CG-5269
$300 limit if food loss is NOT due to mechanical failure.
Double hearing protection?
Noise exceeds 104 decibels
RS&S
What plugs are removed from the life raft container?
Bottom Plugs
Poured socket?
100%
All fields open to women?
1978
BCSM
Standard garment for moderate weather ops in a closed cockpit boat?
Anti-exposure coveralls
Pre mission sheet in ALMIS?
Yellow
Every ____ of longitude equals +1 time zone.
15°
Working load limit for lines?
5:1
RS&S
What degree will the stokes litter float?
45°
What does “e” represent on a maneuvering board?
The center
BCSM
What is required when working in an enclosed engineering space?
Hearing Protection
Anchoring
Immediately after anchoring, fixes should be taken every:
3 minutes for the first 30 minutes
BCSM
At what temperature will AFFF begin to separate?
Below 35° Fahrenheit
Coatings and Colors
The thickness of a roller cover is referred to as?
Nap
BCSM
How much line is attached to the grapnel hook?
100’
BCSM
What decibel level requires single hearing protection?
85db
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
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Plow Steel (PS)
Lowest breaking strength, lowest resistance to wear, highest fatigue life
Ring buoy available in what sizes?
20, 24, and 30 inches
BCSM
What type of paint is authorized for the working surface of pared bitts?
No Paint
Abandon ship kit contains?
6 MK124 and 2 MK79
How many satellites are needed to acquire a fix?
4
How many full screen displays are available on the FURUNO?
6
BCSM
Heat stroke victims have body temperatures ranging from:
105-109 F
% breaking strength lost for square knot?
46%
RS&S
How often is the P6 pump inspected?
Post-use, monthly, and annually
BCSM
What form of stability prevents a vessel from pitch poling?
Longitudinal
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Improved Plow Steel
Medium break strength, medium resistance to wear, medium fatigue life, less flexibility. Good combination of qualities.
Coatings and Colors
14’ skiffs used for ice ops should be painted what color?
International Orange
Coatings and Colors
Stowage of painting materials onboard a ship should be limited to what?
Mission Essential Stock
Fisherman’s or anchor bend?
Used to secure a line to a ring in an anchor buoy. Or tied around a spar.
Chart has how many colors?
6
BCSM
Visibility of PML is reduced in temps of:
50 F or below
Navigation Rules
Definition of “short blast” and “prolonged blast”
Short - about 1 second
Prolonged - 4 to 6 seconds
The Cutter Jefferson captured the first war prize in what war?
War of 1812
Human relations counsel?
50 or more people
NEM
Fiege socket fittings typically have an efficiency of?
85%
Hardhat: yellow?
Boat deck captain
Safe water marks?
Buoys with alternating red and white vertical stripes
NATO towing link?
700,000 lbs
BCSM
How accurate is DGPS?
10 meters with 99.7% probability
Blue tip ammo?
Incendiary
When do you inspect sheaves?
Bi-annually
R865?
Small arms weapons assets report. Conducted by 3 persons for annual inventory.
Water based and oil based paints can be stored at ambient conditions?
Up to 3-5 years
BCSM
How do you begin a back splice on 3 strand line?
Crown Knot
BCSM
Physical fitness standards are required to ensure members have sufficient _______, _________, ________ to safely perform their duties.
Strength, Flexibility, and Endurance
RS&S
Where does the strobe light attach to the immersion suit?
Chest Pocket
BCSM
What color light is on a safe water mark?
White
RS&S
What size is the life ring on the RBS, UTB, BUSL, and TANB?
24”
How often should you do interior painting?
Not more often than once every 3 years
Hardhats: white?
Safety supervisor
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
How many hot pages on FURUNO?
6
Anchoring
Swing circle is equal to the sum of:
Ships length and scope of anchor chain released
Leadership competencies?
28
BCSM
In calm weather, what order do you connect alongside tow lines?
Bow, Stern, Tow Strap, Backing Strap
MDL is found under what tab?
DSS
Emergency helo ops?
BREAKAWAY and turn to STBD
BCSM
Who is responsible for inland SAR?
U.S. Air Force
Ordnance
Monthly inventories of small arms and ammo/pyro shall not happen less than ___ days and more than ___ days apart.
23 and 35
BOAT I
Who serves as chairman of unit training board?
XPO
Most two-part epoxy paint can be properly stored at ambient temps and remain good?
10 years
BCSM
How many lbs of buoyancy in adult Type I?
20lbs
How many missions does the CG perform?
11
Approach fire from?
Windward side
RS&S
What raised letters are on the end cap of the MK127?
WP
BCSM
What is metacentric height?
Difference between the center of gravity and metacenter
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.
Food Services
Large Dining Facility
100 or more people
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Auxiliary weight handling equipment should be tested at ____ their SWL annually.
1.25 times (125%)
Most important and most widely used portion of AOPS?
Activity logs
Trail line for helo?
Consists of 105 feet orange polypropylene. Weak link is 300 lbs.
Lesson plan outline (LPO) number can be found where for a specific topic?
Navy PQS Manuals
CG has how many roles?
5
What color tab does the night end of the MK-124 have?
Clear
BCSM
Most common colorless and odorless gas encountered during boat operations?
Carbon Monoxide (CO)
How many categories are in team coordination skills?
7 Leadership Mission analysis Adaptability and flexibility Situation awareness Decision making Communication Assertiveness
How long will a P6 operate operate under load on one tank of gas?
4-5 hours
BCSM
What decibel level requires double hearing protection?
96db
Life rafts are installed on what boats?
30’ and above
How many war prizes were captured during the Quasi-war?
18
PLR?
Submitted monthly between 1st and the 8th.
Bones in the body?
206
List of lights?
Foreign waters
Previously certified command members have how long to recertify?
6 months
Good weather length of line for anchoring?
5:1 to 7:1
RS&S
What color strap on the stokes litter will remain fastened when lowering into the water?
Black
Poured socket?
100%
Coatings and Colors
How long should Portland cement grout be kept damp for optimum cure?
3 days
BOAT I
Who can authorize civilian vessels to assist in CG missions?
District Commander
BCSM
What system uses a buoy to indicate the location of a danger relative to the buoy itself?
Cardinal System
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
On wire rope, clips should be spaced a distance apart equal to _____ the diameter of the wire.
6 times
BCSM
The angle of inclination is also known as?
The righting arm
Men’s hair can have how much bulk?
1 1/2”
Anchoring in heavy weather?
10:1
Coatings and Colors
4 parts of a paint brush?
Handle, Setting, Ferrule, and Stock
BCSM
NDRS stands for what?
National Distress and Response System (Rescue 21)
BOAT I
What section of BO/BTM PQS must be completed to qualify as BTM?
Sections 1&2
Rust stains can reduce the strength of line?
Up to 40%
Anti-exposure coveralls come in how many sizes?
7 no less than 62 sq. inches or retro
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.
ATON units shall include what when not wearing BCSV?
Fixed blade knife
BCSM
What act provides the basis for CG firefighting activities?
Ports and Waterways Safety Act of 1972
Coast guard ensign was established?
August 1 1799
Coatings and Colors
Paints shall not contain any more than _____ lead by weight.
.06%
BCSM
Formula for safe towing speed?
1.34 X square root of length of towed vessel at waterline -10%
Ordnance
Duties of WEPO are outlined in what manual?
M5000.3 CG Regs
BCSM
What is the length of a standard 2 1/2” fire hose on a CG small boat?
30’
Aux. has how many categories?
4
BCSM
How heavy can a person wearing the child/medium size Type II be?
50-90 lbs
11 lbs buoyancy
Percent elongation at break: polyester?
12-15%
One degree of latitude is equal to how many nautical miles?
60
Life rafts have a service life of?
20 years
Battle streamers?
34
BOAT I
How many prior RFO reports are provided to the STAN team?
Last 2
Closed hand?
High, clear
What is the pink sheet in ALMIS used for?
Maintenance record
Safety rating for hoisting materials?
5
Unit ordnance logs shall be retained for?
Minimum 3 years
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
The CWDTE is intended for use by diving personnel when?
Water 37 degrees or colder
RS&S
What should cleaning solution be for a stokes litter post-use?
1 part bleach to 10 parts water
RS&S
How many holes must be cut into the black mesh liner on the stokes litter? How big?
Eight 1” square openings
Monthly cross check of small arms must be conducted by?
2 people
Memorial Day?
At 1200, 21 gun salute at 1 min. Intervals. At half mast from 0800 to 1220 if no gun salute.
BCSM
The ribs of a vessel are called?
Transverse Frames
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
For optimum efficiency, the fleet angle should not exceed?
1 1/2°
Coatings and Colors
Under federal color numbering system, paints are numbered how?
Numbers beginning with:
1 - gloss
2 - semi-gloss
3 - flat
Coatings and Colors
What color marks first aid and discharge valves on dry docks?
Green
What shall not be worn as layer 1 protection?
Cotton Clothing
E-8 marines?
Master sergeant
RS&S
What size stencil is used on the stokes litter?
1/2”
What is considered up to date charts on SINS?
6 months
Rule 6 nav rules?
Safe speed
BCSM
How many pairs of strands should be counted from mark R to T?
8
Food Services
BDFA?
Basic Daily Food Allowance
What form do you file when you lose a small arm?
RCN-8370-1
Temporary whipping?
10x the circumference
RS&S
What size type 1 nylon cord attaches to the three pieces of survival equipment on the immersion suit?
36”
NSN is how many digits?
13
What type of roller do you use for enamel paint?
Mohair
BCSM
The bow and stern ride lower in the water when increasing speed on what kind of hull?
Displacement Hull
If you are at risk of falling ____ feet you should wear a harness?
6 feet
BOAT I
Assistant TPO can be:
E4 and above / designated by OIC
Coatings and Colors
How should a paintbrush be held to the surface being painted?
Right Angles. End of brush just touching surface.
Flemish eye with thimble and swaged fitting?
Best and most secure spliced fitting.
RS&S
What size is the SOLAS retro tape on the life ring?
5cm (2” on 4 locations)
RS&S
What type of shipboard operations require the wearing of the Navy PFD?
GQ, U/W Replenishment, Towing, and Abandon Ship
BCSM
What two systems define the conventions of buoyage and mark channels with ATON?
Lateral and Cardinal systems
SF-82 funds?
Galley Purchase Card
Single hearing protection?
Noise exceeds 85 decibels
Ordnance
Navy Type / Navy Owned ordnance is anything greater than?
.50 caliber
Close aboard for vessels?
400 yds
Accuracy of PLB?
3 NM
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
BCSM
At what angle will you hold the MK127 when firing?
90°
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Blocks are classified according to their number of sheaves as?
Single, Double, or Triple
GTCC?
$2500
A crew operating under interim certification can not?
Conduct SAR
How many units report directly to headquarters?
35
Ultimate breaking limit of the gunner restraint harness tether?
3300 lbs
Cloud coverage number for BKN?
6-9
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.
Food Services
Medium Dining Facility?
51 - 99 people
Specific gravity of Manila and sisal?
1.38
BCSM
What is the length of a heaving line?
75’-100’
What is the 4th section of the boat report?
Engineering pending
RS&S
How do you clean corrosion from the survival knife?
Fine wire brush or fine steel wool
Device used to measure the percentage of elongation?
Tattletale cord or a strain gauge
Specific gravity of polyethylene?
.95
RS&S
What side of the 2”X3” Velcro is attached to the helmet?
Pile
BOAT I
Who is required from Command Cadre to participate in a RFO drill?
One coxswain (including one night drill)
BOAT I
What must members submit for all formal class “C” schools?
Short Term Training Request (STTR)
Auxiliary boat cleats?
Minimum 6”
How many types of entries in the small arms log?
8
Luff tackle mechanical advantage?
3:1
How many times is Mayday said?
3
Max. Quantity of combustible products stored in locker?
120 gallons
Specific gravity of polypropylene?
.91
Waypoints?
999
BCSM
What type of PFD is an inflatable SAR vest?
Type V
BCSM
Polypropylene line is ______ lighter than nylon line.
25%
If you do a second VS what is your first leg?
Shift 30 degree to right
P6 pump specs?
Weighs 55 lbs 12 ft suction lift 6.5 HP 2.5 gallon tank 4 languages 15' suction hose 250 GPM
RS&S
RPMs of P6 pump at full speed?
3900 rpm
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
The critical point of loading for twisted nylon line is ____ extension.
40%
Coatings and Colors
Epoxy paints can cause what type of health effect?
Dermatitis
Cutter engineering report has how many sections?
7
If MK-127 misfires?
Must not be approached for 30 min. If underway toss overboard.
Cutter engineering report shall be submitted when?
Over a 12 month period ending 31 December
NAVENG
What vessels maintain hull history and who is in charge of maintaining it?
Cutters 65’ and greater
1LT
A halon flooding system?
Rapidly distributes 5 to 7 percent concentration. Don’t enter space for 15 minutes ventilated.
What grade aluminum are gripes?
Herc-alloy chain, grade 8
Food Services
Line 26 should fall within + or - 10% of what line?
Line 22
BCSM
What two things must be used on backing plate bolt?
Flat washer and Lock washer
Ceremonial personnel who act as a presentation line; reflective of rank of dignitary.
Side Boys
Search radius of VS?
6 nm
Double Beckett bend?
Joining lines of unequal size
RS&S
Floating market light is designed to operate for how long?
36 hours
Rescue line throw bag?
70-100 feet. Working load limit of 500 lbs
Navigation
Navigation brief shall be presented prior to:
Getting underway/entering port/and entering restricted waters
What year did the rate of Petty officer be com official?
1808
BCSM
A permanent leaning of a vessel is?
Listing
What is used to seal the bowl and reed on Boatswains Pipe?
Beeswax
RS&S
Size of tubing on stokes litter?
3/4”
Coatings and Colors
New concrete and masonry should be allowed to cure for how many days above 75° before coating?
30 days
Survival time in 60-70 degree water?
50-60?
40-50?
2-40 hrs
1 to 6 hrs
1 to 3 hrs
BOAT I
Timelines for a member to complete PQS tasks for BO/BTM?
90 days for BO and 30 days for BTM
BOAT I
Who will a unit receive a notification from STAN notifying them of an upcoming visit?
60-90 days prior
RS&S
How is the suction hose coiled when securing the P6 pump?
Clockwise
RS&S
How big is the hand loop on the rescue line throw bag?
15”
RS&S
What size polypropylene line is attached to the ring buoy?
3/8”
Navigation
Paper charts in waters outside of restricted waters shall be labeled with:
True and Magnetic courses
How many SINS soft keys?
5
BCSM
How long of a duration are each rescue breath?
2 seconds
1st sub?
Absence of the flag officer or unit commander. Blue and yellow. Starboard outboard.
Anchoring
The letting go circle is equal to the distance from the ________ to the __________ or radar antenna.
hawsepipe , pelorus
Previously opened cans of unmixed two-part epoxy paint stored in good condition may be still good?
After 3-4 years
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
When shall the CSS don a dry suit with appropriate thermal layering?
Water temps of 55° and below
Coatings and Colors
The last shot of chain will be painted how?
Every link is red
BCSM
How much heavier than air is CO2?
50%
How many scoville units is the OC pepper spray?
500,000 or 18%capsacinoids
RS&S
What has to be done for a PFD used in water temps below 50°?
Install strobe light in lieu of chem light
LANT Area consists of?
Districts
1,5,7,8,9
BCSM
Silence on the radio is pronounced how?
See-lonz
Venous bleeding?
Dark red comes in steady flow
Body armor is certified by who?
National Institute of Justice
You start an expanding square or sector search without further tasking at what NM radius?
1 NM
BCSM
The distance over open water that the wind has blown is known as?
Fetch
BCSM
Minimum tucks for natural fiber eye splice?
3
How many soft keys on the FURUNO?
5
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
RS&S
How much buoyancy does an immersion suit provide?
25 lbs
BOAT I
Time spent at a sheltered anchorage can reduce underway hours on watch by _____.
50%
BCSM
During eye injuries, both eyes are covered to prevent what?
Conjugal Movement
BCSM
Tendency of a vessel to remain upright?
Stability
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
A wedge socket can withstand approx ____ of the breaking strength of wire rope?
75%
When towing a helo don’t exceed?
5 kts.
RS&S
How often is a life raft serviced?
Annually
BCSM
What is a depressed physiological or mental state?
Shock
What does VRM2 ring look like on SINS?
Dashed circle
RS&S
Where does the Fox 40 whistle attach on the immersion suit?
On the face flap
BCSM
What is the most common type of natural fiber line used in the CG?
Plain Laid
Coatings and Colors
Exterior hulls above the boot topping should not normally be top coated more often than?
Annually
1st master chief?
1969 Calhoun
NEM
Normal crew weight during hoisting to be taken at?
210lbs (180 lbs + 30 lbs PPE)
RS&S
How big are the legends on the ring buoy?
2” black
How long after acquiring a contact on radar should you acquire the same target?
3 min
How many pockets are on the BCSV?
5
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
HH65 dolphin goes how fast?
165 kts
What is the length requirements for the baton?
15”-22”
Coatings and Colors
The connecting link between the handle and stock is called?
Ferrule
Static load test?
150%
How many ways to enter a waypoint?
5
BOAT I
How long should it take for a member to finish INDOC program at their new unit?
2 weeks
Navigation Rules
Dayshape: triangle; apex down
Sailing vessel, underway, also being propelled by machinery
BCSM
The long, unused, or belayed end of a line is the?
Standing Part
What are the three unit functions?
Train, maintain, and operate
RS&S
How often is the float light and ring buoy inspected?
Semi-annually
Navigation Rules
Inland Waters
All navigable waters of the U.S. shoreward of the navigational demarcation line.
Search radius of VS?
6 NM
BOAT I
How many days before/after a yard period will a STAN visit not be scheduled?
30 days
RS&S
The P6 pump should start within how many pulls on the cord?
6
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’
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
Non flight deck cutters shall have how many surface swimmers?
Minimum 1
AFC-45 funds?
Naval Engineering
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
All reports extracted from TMT are classified as?
FOUO
Navigation Rules
Sound signals International vs Inland
International - action
Inland - intent
When was the first female assigned as Officer-in-Charge ashore?
1989 Krystine Carbajal
BCSM
How many lbs of buoyancy does a Type II PFD provide?
15.5 lbs
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
All CG wire ropes are _______ lay.
Regular
Breaking strength is reduced what percent by a knot or splice?
40-60%
BCSM
In calm weather, what order do you connect alongside tow lines?
Bow, Stern, Tow Strap, Backing Strap
RS&S
How long do you leave the flotation cell of the swimmer harness inflated for when conducting PMS?
4 hours
BCSM
Buoyant cushions and life rings are what type of PFD?
Type IV
RS&S
How much load must be distributed evenly in the life float during the buoyancy test?
240 lbs for 12 hours
RS&S
What color retro tape is attached to the top of the snorkel?
Red
Permanent whipping?
15-20x
BCSM
Most CG vessels are what kind of hull?
Semi-Displacement
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
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
BCSM
What gives the CG power to render aid and save property?
14 USC 88(b)
Compass check?
Every half hour
BCSM
Under conditions of profuse sweating, how much water is required per hour?
1pint
Ordnance
The WEPO must review and sign all ordnance logs when?
Monthly
RS&S
What is used to lubricate the zipper on anti exposure coveralls?
Parafin Wax
BCSM
Dynamic strength tested PFDs tested at what speed?
Greater than 30 kts
Feige fitting?
100% BS
Polypropylene line left in the sun for 3 months weakens it up to?
40%
Anchoring
Use a straight approach of at least _______ yds to steady on required course.
1200
RS&S
The will to survive is based on how many characteristics?
12
BCSM
What is a collision mat made of?
Canvas or Vinyl
BOAT I
How many people make up the RFO team?
3 (Team leader, Senior BM, Engineer)
BCSM
At what percent blood loss is shock likely to occur?
40%
E-4 airforce?
Senior airman
HH65 dolphin hoist capacity? Cargo sling?
600 pounds. 2000 pounds
What is a back splice used for?
Finish off a line. Can be used on the ends of fender lines.
RS&S
The industrial drysuit provides how much buoyancy?
16 lbs
Time to compute a problem?
Dead time
What cutter captured 10 war prizes in the quasi war?
Cutter Pickering
Stand on vessel?
Maintains course and speed
Passing honors starboard?
1 1 2 3
Coatings and Colors
Sufficient ventilation shall be provided to keep concentrations of vapors below ____ of the lower explosive limit.
10%
BCSM
The layer of water in contact with the hull causing drag is called?
Frictional Resistance
TLA?
60 days
What channels are bridge to bridge?
13 and 67
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
Throat openings on all hooks should be checked __________.
Semi-annually
Interval between gun shots?
5 seconds
BCSM
Towing pendants and bridles are made from?
DBN, Kevlar, and Wire Rope
What angle do you hold the MK-124?
45 degrees
RS&S
How many sizing pads are in the SOHAH helmet?
8
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
Cutters that primarily operate in this area will not normally deploy a surface swimmer for safety reasons.
Western Rivers
BCSM
What is the standard length of a fire hose?
50’
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
Orange tip ammo?
Tracer
What is the width of opening of all mooring shackles?
7”
NSTM
Heavy weather guidelines should be established for winds in excess of?
50kts
BCSM
Some nylon cordage can stretch an additional _____ before parting.
40%
Loss of perm. Cutterman pin?
Not recommended on eval
Failure to requalify within 12 months of reporting to another cutter.
Anchoring
NAV Aid that will be on ships beam at letting go point is marked as ___?
FS
BCSM
What topmark will an isolated danger marker have?
Two Black Spheres
12 minute swim test chart developed by who?
Dr. Kenneth cooper
Coatings and Colors
Chromate materials are found in what type of paint?
Primers
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
Gunner restraint system. When a force of ____ lbs is experienced, the tether releases an extra ___ inches?
800 lbs and 18 inches
% of breaking strength lost for bowline?
37%
Emergency openings for HH60 jay hawk?
5
Isolated danger marks?
Black and red horizontally banded buoys.
Synthetic lines may be cleaned?
With a 10% solution of mild detergent
What is the safety rating for personnel?
10
RS&S
How long is the type 1 nylon cord that attaches the MK 31 to the bandolier?
48”
BCSM
How many times larger than its stored volume does CO2 expand once released?
450 times
RS&S
How long can HIV and Hepatitis B persist in an infectious state in a deceased victim?
6 days
What’s the form number for an award?
1650
Anchoring
Drag circle is equal to the distance from hawsepipe to pelorus, plus length of _________ __________.
Anchor chain
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)
BCSM
What for of PPE is constructed of trilaminate breathable fabric?
Dry Suit
BOAT I
Underway limits for a vessel less than 40’?
6 hours in seas greater than 4’
8 hours in seas less than 4’
BOAT I
Can JQRs be shared between units?
Yes
BCSM
How many sizes of immersion suit are there?
1
BCSM
One gallon of AFFF concentrate will make how many gallons of foam solution?
133
Anchoring
Use drag circle to check if:
Anchor is holding
CG-751
Office of Cutter Forces
BCSM
What kind of pump allows AFFF concentrate to be proportioned with water?
Drop Pump
RS&S
How big is the hook tape attached to the PLB?
2” X 2”
RS&S
What are the 5 pieces of equipment for the surface swimmer?
Surf cap, booties, neoprene gloves, mask/snorkel, and fins
CWO must be a?
Minimum of E-6 with 1 year of sea time as an E6 and top 50% of SWE
What size are the suction and discharge hoses on the P6 (diameter)?
3”
BCSM
Leeward is pronounced?
Loo-urd
BOAT I
Marine Mammal Protection Act created when?
1972
BCSM
Death can occur ___ - ___ minutes after respiratory failure.
4-6
Oxidizers?
Keep out of flam locker
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.
Cutter Surface Swimmer Program
Cutter Swimmer tending lines shall be?
600’ of 3/8” yellow polypropylene
BCSM
Where do you cut a towline if the vessel is sinking and line is under strain?
Aft of the bitt
BCSM
Who sets minimum crew requirements for standard boats?
Commandant
Coatings and Colors
Paints consist of what two principle components?
Solid Pigment & Liquid Vehicle
RS&S
How often do you replace the inflator cap and orally inflate the 485-CG for leak tests?
Semi-annually
RS&S
What size is the life ring on a MLB?
30”
BCSM
How is displacement measured?
Long Tons
BCSM
What size hose is attached to the discharge of an eductor?
2 1/2”
RS&S
How often are PLBs re-registered with NOAA?
Biannually
Wetsuit neoprene fabric?
3/16”
Pad eyes load tested?
Static at 150%
BCSM
The center of a traffic separation scheme will have what markers?
Yellow “Special Markers”
BCSM
How much strength does new DBN retain in an eye splice?
90%
BOAT I
Interim certifications should not exceed?
60 days
When completing an EAL, where is the only place local time is used?
EDT field
Fully charged 10 lb CO2 extinguisher?
Last 40-45 seconds. Distance of 5 feet
RS&S
Once the P6 is started, what position should the choke lever be in?
Open
Giveaway vessel?
Takes early and substantial action to keep clear
MK-79 kit?
MK-31 projector pencil launcher 7 MK-80 signal flares 250-650 altitude Burns 4.5 secs Luminous intensity 12,000
BCSM
Who determines the search pattern and designates OSC?
SMC
BCSM
Frames are attached to the keel and extended how?
Athwartships
Notice to mariners are published weekly by?
National geospatial-intelligence agency NGA
BOAT I
STAN will inspect the units AOPS/TMT for score and assessment how many days prior to visit?
30 days
BCSM
What direction do you turn a handle or wheel on a QAWTD to secure it?
Clockwise
Coatings and Colors
Limit the amount of paint in mixing areas to?
1 days supply
Rolling hitch (stopper)?
Used to attach one line to another, when the second line is under strain
BCSM
Light from the signaling mirror can be seen for:
A great distance
BCSM
The legs of a bridle should be long enough that the angle of the legs stays less than?
30°
BCSM
Lookout reports are made using:
Relative Bearings
RS&S
How much retro tape is installed on the 6 person life float? At what intervals?
12 pieces @ 20” intervals
Coatings and Colors
Wood floors with natural finish shall be protected with what rather than paint?
Floor Wax
Fire tetrahedron?
Fuel oxygen heat chemical chain reaction
BOAT I
Higher risk missions take place between what hours?
2300-0500
BCSM
A line should be at least ____ in diameter for each inch of cleat?
1/16” (ex. 1/2” line = 8” cleat)
What is shelf life for 2 part epoxy paint?
Up to 10 years.
Water and oil based 3-5 years
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
Beckett bend?
Lines can be lengthened
Arterial bleeding does what?
Spurts
BOAT I
When do you send a CASREP message?
If disabling casualty cannot be repaired within 48 hours, send message within 24 hours
BCSM
Approximately how much additional “painter line” is in the life raft container?
50’
BCSM
What color top mark will a safe water mark have?
Red Sphere
RS&S
What frequency is the stokes litter inspected?
Quarterly and Post Use
HH60 jay hawk speed?
180 kts
RS&S
What is the service life of a 6 person coastal life raft?
20 years
Coatings and Colors
What type of respirator shall be worn when applying polyurethane?
Airline Respirator
Cutter surface swimmer tending line?
300-500 feet
BCSM
Normally, drogues are deployed inshore or offshore?
Inshore
Hardhats: brown?
Davit operator
BCSM
VHF is called “line of sight” radio because?
Radio waves travel in nearly a straight line
Using paper charts in restricted waters?
Fix every 15 min.
RS&S
How long is the type 1 nylon cord that is attached to the P6 flashlight?
24”
What class code is used for R&S purchases?
3131
Emergency openings for HH65 dolphin?
4
NSTM
What is not designed as a primary mooring fitting on a pier?
Cleats
How long is line attached to pyro in vest?
36” and 72” for MK124
BCSM
Objects directly overhead are at 90 degrees or ________.
Zenith
ATON SEAMANSHIP MANUAL
All load lifting hooks shall be made of?
Alloy Steel
Underway not making way?
2 prolong x 2 min
How many carry lines are on the stokes litter?
4
How many tucks for 3 strand synthetic line?
4
BCSM
What approach should be used to fight a fire that has gained headway?
Indirect Approach
Arrivals and Departures announced between what hours?
Revile and Taps
Who ran the Lime Rock Lt. House?
Ida Lewis
Who can request court martial?
Shore units
