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What 4th element makes the triangle a tetrahon?

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Chemical reaction

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Name the components of the fire triangle?

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  1. Oxygen
  2. Heat
  3. Fuel
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What does AFFF stand for?

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Aqueous film forming foam

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What does IPE stand for?

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Individual Protective Equipment

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Name an IPE for CBR environment?

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  1. MC2-IP
  2. Advanced chemical protective garment
  3. Chemical protective gloves
  4. Chemical protective overboots
  5. Skin Decon kit
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What is Vertical axis?

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An imaginary line running from top to bottom of A/C

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Name the 3 axis of a fixed wing A/C?

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  1. Ailerons
  2. Elevators
  3. Rudders
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Name 2 shipboard shielding stations?

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  1. Ready

2. Deep shelter station

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What injector is used for nerve agent casualties?

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Atropine/2-PAM-Chloride

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What is the primary way to limit chemical biological warfare impact?

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Training

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What is used to reduce the speed of an A/C?

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Speed brakes

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What is an angle of attack?

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Angle at which airfoil/fuselage meets a flow of air

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Name 1 type of cold weather injury?

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  1. Hypothermia
  2. Superficial frostbite
  3. Deep frostbite
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What is the lateral axis of an A/C?

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An imaginary line running parallel to the wings

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Name 1 type of fracture?

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  1. Closed/simple

2. Open/compound

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What is DEFCON?

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Defense readiness condition

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What does “relative wind” mean?

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Direction of the air stream in relation with the wing

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What does ORM stand for?

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Operational risk management

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What is the name of the Navy’s first carrier?

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USS Langley (CV-1)

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What is lift?

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Force that acts in an upward position to support the A/C in the air

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Name the first jet powered A/C?

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FJ-1 Fury

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Where did FJ-1 Fury make its first carrier landing?

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USS Boxer (CV-21)

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When was the first take-off from a ship?

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Nov 14, 1910

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Name of the ship the first A/C take-off was from?

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USS Birmingham (CL-2)

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What is the name of the first 2 planes purchased?
Glenn Curtiss Biplanes
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How much did the Glenn Curtis Biplanes cost?
5,500 each
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When was the first fatality of naval aviation?
June 20, 1913
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What is Newton's 3rd Law?
Action and reaction
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In reference to the basic hydraulic system, what directs the flow of fluid?
Selector valve
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Why was PPE established?
Last defense in event equipment breaks or fails
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Who was the first naval aviator in space?
Alan Shepard
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What is used to convert the fluid pressure into useful work?
Actuating unit
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What is the mix ratio of AFFF and H2O?
94% H2O and 6% AFFF
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What does drag mean?
The force that tends to hold the A/C back
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What is the mission of helicopter training?
To provide basic and advanced training to student naval aviators
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Name 1 type of motion?
1. Acceleration 2. Speed 3. Velocity
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M-8 paper will detect an agent in what form?
Liquid
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What is velocity?
Speed of an object in a given time
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What does threatcon determine?
Condition for defense of the U.S. Homeland and assets abroad
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What provides lateral strength/support for the landing gear?
Side struts and support
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Who can set FPCON level?
Commanders at any level
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Who can reduce or cancel an FPCON threat?
CO who issued the order
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Who developed the DEFCON system?
Joint Chief of Staff
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Describe DEFCON?
Alert posture used by the U.S.
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What is the mission of VRC (Carrier Logistics Support)?
Transport personnel and supplies for delivery onboard
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What is the mission of VFA (Strike Fighter)?
Fighter and attack missions
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What are slats?
Movable control surfaces attached to the leading edge of the wing
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Name 1 of the basic capabilities that Naval Aviation has?
1. Forward presence 2. Deterrence 3. Sea Control 4. Power projection 5. Maritime Security 6. Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief
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What does VAQ stand for?
Tactical electronic warfare
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What does VX stand for?
Air Test and Evaluation
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What is power projection?
Able to project from the sea
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Name a function of maritime security?
1. Combat terrorism 2. Piracy 3. Drug trafficking
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How many repair lockers do we have?
10
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What is the J-dial for calling DCC for emergency?
7911
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What is another term for Newton's 2nd Law?
Force
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Name a primary condition of readiness?
1. Yoke 2. Zebra 3. X-ray
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Name the six areas that comprise the Naval Doctrine?
1. Warfare 2. Intelligence 3. Operations 4. Logistics 5. Planning 6. Command and control
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What was the first ship named after an enlisted man?
The Osmond Ingram (DD 255)
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When was the voyage of the Great White fleet?
Dec 16, 1907 to 1909
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What are the 3 levels of war?
1. Tactical 2. Operational 3. Strategic
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Who is our Type Commander?
AIRLANT
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What are two types of counseling?
1. Personnel | 2. Performance
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What does EDVR stand for?
Enlisted Distribution Verification Report
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When is a good conduct medal awarded?
Every 3 years
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What is the Bravo flag?
Ordnance or fuel transfer
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What is Papa flag?
Personnel recall
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What is the Hotel flag?
Helo flight operations
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How do you clear an obstructed airway?
Heimlich maneuver
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What is the first thing you do when treating electric shock victim?
Ensure the power is secured
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What class of fire is H2O an effective agent on?
Class A fire
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What is Halon primarily used on?
B & C fires
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What is the effective extinguisher for class A fire?
AFFF
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What is radiological warfare?
Use of radiological weapon to produce injury and death
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What is the minimum protective footwear required for naval aviation?
Steel-toed boots & FOD-free soles
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What is a DT-60 Dosimeter used for?
Determines total amount of Gamma Rays a person was exposed to

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