General Flashcards
What 4th element makes the triangle a tetrahon?
Chemical reaction
Name the components of the fire triangle?
- Oxygen
- Heat
- Fuel
What does AFFF stand for?
Aqueous film forming foam
What does IPE stand for?
Individual Protective Equipment
Name an IPE for CBR environment?
- MC2-IP
- Advanced chemical protective garment
- Chemical protective gloves
- Chemical protective overboots
- Skin Decon kit
What is Vertical axis?
An imaginary line running from top to bottom of A/C
Name the 3 axis of a fixed wing A/C?
- Ailerons
- Elevators
- Rudders
Name 2 shipboard shielding stations?
- Ready
2. Deep shelter station
What injector is used for nerve agent casualties?
Atropine/2-PAM-Chloride
What is the primary way to limit chemical biological warfare impact?
Training
What is used to reduce the speed of an A/C?
Speed brakes
What is an angle of attack?
Angle at which airfoil/fuselage meets a flow of air
Name 1 type of cold weather injury?
- Hypothermia
- Superficial frostbite
- Deep frostbite
What is the lateral axis of an A/C?
An imaginary line running parallel to the wings
Name 1 type of fracture?
- Closed/simple
2. Open/compound
What is DEFCON?
Defense readiness condition
What does “relative wind” mean?
Direction of the air stream in relation with the wing
What does ORM stand for?
Operational risk management
What is the name of the Navy’s first carrier?
USS Langley (CV-1)
What is lift?
Force that acts in an upward position to support the A/C in the air
Name the first jet powered A/C?
FJ-1 Fury
Where did FJ-1 Fury make its first carrier landing?
USS Boxer (CV-21)
When was the first take-off from a ship?
Nov 14, 1910
Name of the ship the first A/C take-off was from?
USS Birmingham (CL-2)
What is the name of the first 2 planes purchased?
Glenn Curtiss Biplanes
How much did the Glenn Curtis Biplanes cost?
5,500 each
When was the first fatality of naval aviation?
June 20, 1913
What is Newton’s 3rd Law?
Action and reaction
In reference to the basic hydraulic system, what directs the flow of fluid?
Selector valve
Why was PPE established?
Last defense in event equipment breaks or fails
Who was the first naval aviator in space?
Alan Shepard
What is used to convert the fluid pressure into useful work?
Actuating unit
What is the mix ratio of AFFF and H2O?
94% H2O and 6% AFFF
What does drag mean?
The force that tends to hold the A/C back
What is the mission of helicopter training?
To provide basic and advanced training to student naval aviators
Name 1 type of motion?
- Acceleration
- Speed
- Velocity
M-8 paper will detect an agent in what form?
Liquid
What is velocity?
Speed of an object in a given time
What does threatcon determine?
Condition for defense of the U.S. Homeland and assets abroad
What provides lateral strength/support for the landing gear?
Side struts and support
Who can set FPCON level?
Commanders at any level
Who can reduce or cancel an FPCON threat?
CO who issued the order
Who developed the DEFCON system?
Joint Chief of Staff
Describe DEFCON?
Alert posture used by the U.S.
What is the mission of VRC (Carrier Logistics Support)?
Transport personnel and supplies for delivery onboard
What is the mission of VFA (Strike Fighter)?
Fighter and attack missions
What are slats?
Movable control surfaces attached to the leading edge of the wing
Name 1 of the basic capabilities that Naval Aviation has?
- Forward presence
- Deterrence
- Sea Control
- Power projection
- Maritime Security
- Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief
What does VAQ stand for?
Tactical electronic warfare
What does VX stand for?
Air Test and Evaluation
What is power projection?
Able to project from the sea
Name a function of maritime security?
- Combat terrorism
- Piracy
- Drug trafficking
How many repair lockers do we have?
10
What is the J-dial for calling DCC for emergency?
7911
What is another term for Newton’s 2nd Law?
Force
Name a primary condition of readiness?
- Yoke
- Zebra
- X-ray
Name the six areas that comprise the Naval Doctrine?
- Warfare
- Intelligence
- Operations
- Logistics
- Planning
- Command and control
What was the first ship named after an enlisted man?
The Osmond Ingram (DD 255)
When was the voyage of the Great White fleet?
Dec 16, 1907 to 1909
What are the 3 levels of war?
- Tactical
- Operational
- Strategic
Who is our Type Commander?
AIRLANT
What are two types of counseling?
- Personnel
2. Performance
What does EDVR stand for?
Enlisted Distribution Verification Report
When is a good conduct medal awarded?
Every 3 years
What is the Bravo flag?
Ordnance or fuel transfer
What is Papa flag?
Personnel recall
What is the Hotel flag?
Helo flight operations
How do you clear an obstructed airway?
Heimlich maneuver
What is the first thing you do when treating electric shock victim?
Ensure the power is secured
What class of fire is H2O an effective agent on?
Class A fire
What is Halon primarily used on?
B & C fires
What is the effective extinguisher for class A fire?
AFFF
What is radiological warfare?
Use of radiological weapon to produce injury and death
What is the minimum protective footwear required for naval aviation?
Steel-toed boots & FOD-free soles
What is a DT-60 Dosimeter used for?
Determines total amount of Gamma Rays a person was exposed to