EPME Flashcards

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What light house did Ida Lewis man?

A

Lime Rock

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In the war of 1812 what cutter captured the 1st prize?

A

Cutter Jefferson

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When did the CG adopt battle streamers?

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1968

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3
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How many battle streamers does the CG have today (2013)?

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43

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6
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What is the Gaff?

A

A spar that extends outward at an angle from the mainmast

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Who receives a 19 gun salute?

A
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of HMS
Deputy Secretary of Defense
Deputy Secretary of HMS
Director of Defense  research and engineering
Secretary of the Navy
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8
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Curvature of the main deck from stem to stern?

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Sheer

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9
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How often is routine or periodic inspections of shipboard spaces and machinery carried out while U/W?

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Weekly

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How often are routine or periodic inspections of shipboard spaces and machinery spaces conducted while in port?

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BI Weekly

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11
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Routine or periodic inspection results of shipboard spaces and machinery should be entered in the _____?

A

CSMP

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Who is the person responsible for compliance with the hazardous material/waste regulations at the unit level?

A

The Hazardous Waste Manager

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13
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What letter in the logs means sleet?

A

E=sleet

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14
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What are the three types of maintenances?

A

Corrective (after a failure)

Preventative (inspections)

Alterative (improvements, TCTO’s etc….)

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What is a TCTO?

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Time Compliance Technical Order

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16
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What is the purpose of the wildcat?

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To Control the anchor chain

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17
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The Gypsy Head working surface is coated with what?

A

Inorganic Zinc

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18
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Mo-Boards
E
E-R
R-M
E-M
A
E= Your ship (center of the board)
E-R= Your own ships course and speed
R-M= Relative Motion Line
E-M= Maneuvering ships course and speed
19
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In the Federal Life Saving Service OIC were called what?

A

Wreck Masters

20
Q

What is the definition of Breaking Stregth?

A

The amount of force needed to split apart wire rope

21
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What is nautical twilight?

A

the sun is 12 degrees below the visible horizon

22
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what is Leeway?

A

The movement of a search object through water caused by winds blowing against exposed surfaces

23
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What is flood currant?

A

currant moving towards land

24
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What signal flag is hoisted close up when the signal is understood?

A

Answer Flag

25
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How often should a stokes litter stored on deck be fresh water washed?

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How many steps in the ORM process?
7
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What are the steps in the ORM process?
``` Define Mission Task Identify Hazards Assess Risk Identify Options Evaluate Risk vs Gain Execute Decision Monitor Situation ```
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What does fixed mean?
Always on
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what does Quick mean?
60 times per minute
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What does single flash mean?
No more than 30 times per minute
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What does Occulting mean?
Mostly on with brief periods of off
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What does Isophase mean?
On and off for equal periods of time
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What is the definition of flammable?
Capable of being easily ignited and burning quickly
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What is the difference of between max and light load displacement called?
Deadweight
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what were the names of the 1st 10 cutters?
``` Vigilant Active General Green Massachusetts Scammel Argus Diligence South Caroline Virginia Eagle ```
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What are the 5 roles of the CG?
``` Maritime Safety Maritime Mobility Protection of Natural Resources Marine Security Nation Defense ```
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A flash point of not more than 141 degrees F?
A flammable liquid
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What is the definition of a prize?
A wartime capture of a ship and its cargo
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What are the 3 parts that make up the SPE model?
severity 1-5 probability 1-5 high or low exposure 1-5 how many times
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When is a special boat inspection done?
upon transfer
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Who charges the 1LT to maintain the hull history card
CG REGS M5000.3 (b)