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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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5
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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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8
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What injector is used for nerve agent casualties?

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Atropine/2-PAM-Chloride

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9
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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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11
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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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12
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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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14
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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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16
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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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19
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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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20
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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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22
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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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24
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What is the name of the first 2 planes purchased?

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Glenn Curtiss Biplanes

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25
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How much did the Glenn Curtis Biplanes cost?

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5,500 each

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26
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When was the first fatality of naval aviation?

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June 20, 1913

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27
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What is Newton’s 3rd Law?

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Action and reaction

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28
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In reference to the basic hydraulic system, what directs the flow of fluid?

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Selector valve

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29
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Why was PPE established?

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Last defense in event equipment breaks or fails

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30
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Who was the first naval aviator in space?

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Alan Shepard

31
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What is used to convert the fluid pressure into useful work?

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Actuating unit

32
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What is the mix ratio of AFFF and H2O?

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94% H2O and 6% AFFF

33
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What does drag mean?

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The force that tends to hold the A/C back

34
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What is the mission of helicopter training?

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To provide basic and advanced training to student naval aviators

35
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Name 1 type of motion?

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  1. Acceleration
  2. Speed
  3. Velocity
36
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M-8 paper will detect an agent in what form?

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Liquid

37
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What is velocity?

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Speed of an object in a given time

38
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What does threatcon determine?

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Condition for defense of the U.S. Homeland and assets abroad

39
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What provides lateral strength/support for the landing gear?

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Side struts and support

40
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Who can set FPCON level?

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Commanders at any level

41
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Who can reduce or cancel an FPCON threat?

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CO who issued the order

42
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Who developed the DEFCON system?

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Joint Chief of Staff

43
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Describe DEFCON?

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Alert posture used by the U.S.

44
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What is the mission of VRC (Carrier Logistics Support)?

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Transport personnel and supplies for delivery onboard

45
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What is the mission of VFA (Strike Fighter)?

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Fighter and attack missions

46
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What are slats?

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Movable control surfaces attached to the leading edge of the wing

47
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Name 1 of the basic capabilities that Naval Aviation has?

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  1. Forward presence
  2. Deterrence
  3. Sea Control
  4. Power projection
  5. Maritime Security
  6. Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief
48
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What does VAQ stand for?

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Tactical electronic warfare

49
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What does VX stand for?

A

Air Test and Evaluation

50
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What is power projection?

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Able to project from the sea

51
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Name a function of maritime security?

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  1. Combat terrorism
  2. Piracy
  3. Drug trafficking
52
Q

How many repair lockers do we have?

A

10

53
Q

What is the J-dial for calling DCC for emergency?

A

7911

54
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What is another term for Newton’s 2nd Law?

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Force

55
Q

Name a primary condition of readiness?

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  1. Yoke
  2. Zebra
  3. X-ray
56
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Name the six areas that comprise the Naval Doctrine?

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  1. Warfare
  2. Intelligence
  3. Operations
  4. Logistics
  5. Planning
  6. Command and control
57
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What was the first ship named after an enlisted man?

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The Osmond Ingram (DD 255)

58
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When was the voyage of the Great White fleet?

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Dec 16, 1907 to 1909

59
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What are the 3 levels of war?

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  1. Tactical
  2. Operational
  3. Strategic
60
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Who is our Type Commander?

A

AIRLANT

61
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What are two types of counseling?

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  1. Personnel

2. Performance

62
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What does EDVR stand for?

A

Enlisted Distribution Verification Report

63
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When is a good conduct medal awarded?

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Every 3 years

64
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What is the Bravo flag?

A

Ordnance or fuel transfer

65
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What is Papa flag?

A

Personnel recall

66
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What is the Hotel flag?

A

Helo flight operations

67
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How do you clear an obstructed airway?

A

Heimlich maneuver

68
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What is the first thing you do when treating electric shock victim?

A

Ensure the power is secured

69
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What class of fire is H2O an effective agent on?

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Class A fire

70
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What is Halon primarily used on?

A

B & C fires

71
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What is the effective extinguisher for class A fire?

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AFFF

72
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What is radiological warfare?

A

Use of radiological weapon to produce injury and death

73
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What is the minimum protective footwear required for naval aviation?

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Steel-toed boots & FOD-free soles

74
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What is a DT-60 Dosimeter used for?

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Determines total amount of Gamma Rays a person was exposed to

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