ESWS - Deck Flashcards
1) How do you measure line?
circumference
2) What is the purpose of the Sea Painter?
To hold the boat alongside under the Davit
4) What are the Purpose of Steady Lines?
Lines used to steady boat when hoisting or lowering
5) What are Manropes used for ( Monkey lines )?
Safety Line made up of figure 8 knots 18” apart to assist personnel when hoisting or lowering the CO’s Gig
7) Where is the Bull Nose at
On the Foc’sle, most forward chock
8) What is a Bull Nose used for?
Towing
10) How much chain do you put out when normally anchoring?
5-7 times the depth of the water
11) How much does on link of anchor chain weigh?
155 lbs
15) What is the color code for the anchor chain?
Red, white, blue
18) How many stoppers are on the Foc’sle?
5
19) What are they? The stoppers
2 housing, 2 Riding, 1 Towing Stopper
20) What makes the towing stopper different from the others?
It comes with H plates to keep the turnbuckle from loosening
23) How many Mooring lines does Boxer use?
11
24) What type line and size are they?
6” kevlar
33) What is the purpose of the phone and distance line?
For communications and a distance marker between the ships
34) What are the colors for the P&D line?
Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White, Green (Go Read Your Book With Glasses)
50) How many Life rafts does Boxer Have?
142
51) How many people do they hold?
25
52) How many Life boats do we have and what are they?
2, 11meter & 7 Meter
55) Where is RAS Station 3 and what is its function?
Outside of the Main street P-way STBD Side. Used to take on JP-5 and DFM
56) Where is RAS Station 5 and what is its function?
In middle of hangar bay STBD side(2 big double doors) Used to Take on stores
57) Where is RAS Station 7 and what is its function?
Behind cargo elevator #6 STBD Side, used to take on JP-5 and DFM
58) Where is FAS Station 1 and what is its function?
On the flight deck STBD Side of the Island. Used to deliver DFM and JP-5
65) What type anchors does Boxer have?
Commercial Standard Stockless
66) How much do they weigh?
40,000 lbs
67) How many shots does the anchor chain have?
13
68) What is the color of the 12th shot?
Solid Yellow
69) What is the color of the 13th shot?
Solid Red
70) What does LCAC stand for?
Landing Craft Air Cushion
71) How many LCAC’s can Boxer hold?
3
72) What does LCU stand for?
Landing Craft Utility
73) How many LCU’s can boxer hold
2
74) What does LCM stand for?
Landing craft Mechanized
75) How many LCM 6 can boxer hold?
12
76) How many LCM 8 can Boxer hold?
6
79) What depth at the sill does boxer have for LCAC’S?
0-6 inches of water
80) What depth at the sill does boxer have for LCU’S?
8 feet
87) What is the length of the welldeck?
280 feet
88) Where is the anchor windlass located?
Under the focsle
89) Where is the 7M boat deck?
Starboard side hangar bay forward of the aft elevator.
90) Where is the 11M boat deck?
Port side midships 01 level.
