Independent Duty Master At Arms (IDMAA)

Question 1

Discuss Afloat Antiterrorism Watch Organization

Answer 1

1 Afloat Antiterrorism Watch Organization
The tactical action officer and the shipboard ATTWO coordinate on underway security matters (e.g., entering and leaving port and choke-point transit) and report directly to the CO. The ATTWO duties can be assigned to the officer of the deck (OOD) underway if an ATTWO is not in the watch organization.
-Officer of the Deck
-Antiterrorism Tactical Watch Officer
-Chief of the Guard
-Quarterdeck Watch Team
-Topside Sentry Posts
-Topside Sentry—Rover
-Topside Sentry—Fixed
-Reaction Forces

Question 2

Reaction Forces

Answer 2

In the event of an incident (e.g., a terrorist attack or indications of an imminent attack), reaction forces provide a quick, responsive capability to reinforce defensive efforts. Afloat reaction forces, formerly called the ship self-defense force, consist of armed personnel that are not on watch but are assigned to respond if called. Reaction forces are under the TACON of the ATTWO, who delegates their employment to the COG or an on-scene commander (OSC), if assigned.

Question 3

Topside Sentry—Fixed

Answer 3

The topside sentry-fixed is a ship’s force member assigned to stationary positions within established fields or sectors of fire on ships in port. The topside sentry-fixed shall be armed IAW the arming matric and qualified to immediately operate a CSW in accordance with DISP/ISP and PPRs.

Question 4

Topside Sentry—Rover

Answer 4

A ship’s force member who conducts surveillance of established sectors of fire.

Question 5

Topside Sentry Posts

Answer 5

Comprised of topside sentry-rovers and topside sentry-fixed post sentries assigned to defend vessels against multidimensional threats. Topside sentry posts are positioned based on vessel length and effective fields of fire in an effort to provide overlapping fields of fire for seaward protection of the ship or ships. In Navy-controlled ports, fields of fire shall be established by the installation commander and delineated in the installation AT protection plan and/or DISP. In non-Navy-controlled ports, fields of fire shall be established by the afloat commander and delineated in the ISP

Question 6

Quarterdeck Watch Team

Answer 6

Consists of personnel assigned to control ship access and unauthorized intrusion. The quarterdeck watch team is posted IAW directives (i.e., ISP, DISP, and/or AOR specific AT OPORD) and normally consists of an OOD and petty officer of the watch. Shipboard quarterdeck ECP arming requirements may be satisfied by arming a member (or members) of the quarterdeck watch team with a handgun or by a cover sentry post armed with a shotgun, or rifle, as well as a handgun.

Question 7

Chief of the Guard

Answer 7

The shipboard COG varies by afloat
units based on manning and platforms. Afloat COG roles and responsibilities are similar to ashore COG. The shipboard COG and other security watch standers (e.g., security boats) report to the shipboard ATTWO or to the installation security chain of command as per the DISP/ISP.

Question 8

Antiterrorism Tactical Watch Officer

Answer 8

Reports to the command duty officer (CDO) and tactically employs command assets to defend the unit against terrorist attacks when in port. The shipboard ATTWO coordinates integration of shipboard AT assets into installation security forces.

Question 9

Officer of the Deck

Answer 9

The OOD in port reports to the shipboard ATTWO on security matters and is primarily responsible for the safety, security, and proper operation of the command. The ATTWO duties can be assigned to the OOD if an ATTWO is not in the watch organization. In addition, the petty officer of the watch and messenger of the watch assist the OOD in controlling access to the ship and detecting unauthorized intrusions.

Question 10

Who is responsible for the organization and training the Master-at-Arms (MAA) force in force protection (FP).

Answer 10

CMAA

Question 11

Who does the CMAA report to on a vessel with no security department?

Answer 11

XO

Question 12

The OOD in port reports to the shipboard _______ on security matters and is primarily responsible for the safety, security, and proper operation of the command.

Answer 12

ATTWO

Question 13

Who is the ship’s force member who conducts surveillance of established sectors of fire?

Answer 13

Topside Sentry—Rover

Question 14

Who is the primary AT adviser to the CO?

Answer 14

ATO

Question 15

Who is the single action officer with weapons release authority, must be responsible to execute tactical command and control over afloat NSF

Answer 15

ATTWO

Question 16

Who responsibility is it to instruct and administer the Security Reaction Force Team Member Basic course (A-830-2217) to all SRF, BRF and RF team members

Answer 16

AT TRASUP

Question 17

What is the difference between an In-port Security Plan (ISP) and a Directed In-port Security Plan (DISP)?

Answer 17

DISP is for Navy controlled ports/installation

Question 18

True or False: The supply officer is responsible to the executive officer for maintaining the Berthing and Locker Bill.

Answer 18

False

Question 19

Long and short range AT training plans must be maintained for a minimum of ___ years.

Answer 19

Three

Question 20

Who is responsible for the cleaning, preservation and maintenance bill?

Answer 20

Executive office

Question 21

Space identifying markings shall have a photo luminescent background with stenciled black letters of what size?

Answer 21

Two inch

Question 22

When will inventories of arms and Category I items be conducted?

Answer 22

Relief of the Commanding Officer
Relief of the Department Head
Upon commissioning or deactivation

Question 23

Category I AA&E storage spaces with IDS protection will be checked at least every ____ hours; without IDS, they will be physically checked randomly within ___-hour periods at sea, and randomly within 1-hour periods in port.

Answer 23

24:4

Question 24

Personnel convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence as described on what form are not authorized to possess firearms or ammunition.

Answer 24

DD Form 2760

Question 25

Who will not be provided with a military or civilian warning of rights. Unless, during an interview, there is reasonable suspicion of an offense or of making false statements, at which time the appropriate warnings are given.

Answer 25

Witness and victim

Question 26

Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution (for civilian personnel) protect an individual from being compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against him/herself?

Answer 26

Fifth

Question 27

For a burial at sea who presents the flag to the Commanding Officer?

Answer 27

Chief master at arms

Question 28

Officers and crew shall be permitted to have personal guests, escorted at all times, aboard during visiting hours (between the hours of ____ and _____ daily) and at other times with the approval of the executive officer.

Answer 28

1600: 2200