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POOW Flashcards

1
Q

Procedures prior assuming the watch?

A

-Assume custody of weapon and ammunition as required
-Review the POD
-Inspect the QD for cleanliness
-Receive a proper pass-down (i.e. aloft, divers, CO, XO, CMC, PHIBRON onboard, were all watches relieve and additional matter)

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2
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Who is the CO’s direct representative when in port?

A

CDO

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3
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When an embarked commander directs you to act contrary to the CO’s standing orders, what is the correct course of action?

A

Notify the OOD/CDO immediately

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4
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Who will evaluate a crew member arriving onboard in apparent highly intoxicated/incoherent state?

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Competent medical authority

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5
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When a senior officer (0-5 or above) who is not embarked, arrives or departs who should be notified?

A

CDO

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6
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When do twelve o clock reports needs to be turned in to the OOD?

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Prior to 1200

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7
Q

When would you use goggles/face shield/aprons?

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When welding, handling chemicals or grinding

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What should be used to protect lungs from inhaling air contaminants when doing any work that produces fumes, vapors, mists, smoke or dust?

A

Respirator

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9
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Who must check a void or poorly ventilated space before you enter it?

A

Gas Free Engineer

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10
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Who is the final notification before working aloft, working over the side or putting swimmers in the water?

A

OOD

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11
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How long after welding, cutting and brazing, must a fire watch remain in the area?

A

30 minutes

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12
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In-port civilian clothes are authorized onboard during what following situation?

A

-Off duty status in port mess deck 1630-0630
-While on liberty or leave
-Departing from or returning to the command

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13
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What is the goal of enforcing grooming standards while wearing naval uniforms?

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To ensure the professional appearance of all sailors

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14
Q

Where should a woman’s hair fall when in uniform?

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It may not fall below a horizontal line level with the lower edge of her collar

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15
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How should a man’s mustache be kept?

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It will not extend below the lip line of the upper lip and may not go beyond a horizontal line extending across the corners of the mouth

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16
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Are necklaces allowed to be worn in uniform, and if so, how?

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Only one necklace may be worn which will not be visible

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17
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Skirts, nylon stocking and high-heeled shoes worn as civilian attire when on liberty, may only be worn directly from the berthing compartment to the brow and upon return directly to the berthing compartment?

A

True

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18
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Who is responsible for the safe and proper operation of the ship?

A

OOD

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19
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Who is responsible for carrying out the daily routine on board Essex?

A

CDO

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20
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Who enters in the Deck Log all events of interest as directed by the OOD?

A

POOW

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21
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Who functions as an assistant to the CDO in the maintenance of good order and discipline?

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Duty Master-at-Arms

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22
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Check classified stowage, including spaces containing classified equipment?

A

Roving Patrol

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23
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Responsible for detecting and preventing flooding, fires, theft, sabotage, or any abnormal condition in the main engineering spaces?

A

Cold Iron Watch

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24
Q

Deck logs are written in what color ink?

A

Black

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25
Q

What contains instructions for conditions of recurring nature?

A

CO’s Standing Orders

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26
Q

How often does the Sounding and Security Watch make rounds?

A

Every hour

27
Q

Who maintains the keys to the CO’s sedan?

A

CDO

28
Q

What light is displayed at night during fueling/refueling?

A

Red Task Light

29
Q

What would exempt a ship from recording entries in a Deck Log?

A

During regular overhaul

30
Q

What does Union Jack contain from the Ensign

A

Rectangular blue field of stars

31
Q

What is the Jack Staff?

A

Vertical staff at the bow of ship which the Union Jack is flown while in port or at anchor

32
Q

Where is the Ensign flown while in port or at anchor?

A

On the Flag Staff

33
Q

What flag is flown to indicate divers are in the water?

A

Alpha

34
Q

What flag is flown to recall personnel to the ship?

A

Papa

35
Q

Who directs the deployment of the Security Alert Team (SAT)?

A

CDO

36
Q

Who duty is it to call GQ, if necessary, during a Security alert?

A

OOD

37
Q

What is the maximum on-station report time for the Security Alert Team?

A

5 minutes

38
Q

Which Force Protection Condition is declared when an increased and more predictable threat of terrorists activity exists?

A

Bravo

39
Q

Who gives the authorization to secure from a security alert?

A

CO, XO, CDO

40
Q

Unauthorized disclosure that could cause serious damage to national security will have what kind of security markings?

A

Secret

41
Q

What is the proper order for embarking/debarking officers and enlisted personnel in small boats?

A

Senior embark last, sit aft and debark first. Junior embark first, sit forward and debark last.

42
Q

What does the OOD call out to challenge an approaching boat in darkness?

A

Boat Ahoy

43
Q

What is announce upon arrival/departure of the CO and embarked Flag Officers?

A

The officer’s short title followed by arriving, departing or returning

44
Q

An Admiral rates how many bells?

A

8

45
Q

What are the proper procedures for flying colors at half-mast?

A

When raising, hoist the flag to the peak and then lower it to half-mast. Before lowering, raise the flag to the peak and then lower it.

46
Q

What is the proper etiquette used by military personnel embarking/debarking the ship?

A

Officers report their return aboard and have permission to leave the ship. Enlisted request permission to come aboard and go ashore.

47
Q

What staff insignia does a flag officer whose official salute is fewer than 19 guns have embarked on a boat?

A

Halberd

48
Q

What are the boat markings of a Unit Commander’s (not a flag rank) gig?

A

Gray waterline over a red strip with a black hull and short title of the command in gold letters on the transom

49
Q

What is the device that is a hook with handles for moving the anchor chain about the deck?

A

Anchor Buoy

50
Q

A cleat may be found on the pier and is?

A

A metal fitting with two projecting horns to which lines are secured

51
Q

What is a flemished line?

A

Lay the line down on the deck in a flat circular tight arrangement

52
Q

What is the tattletale cord?

A

A line spliced into a mooring line to indicate when the line is stretched to its safe working load

53
Q

What are the lines installed around the edges of decks that serve safety barriers to prevent personnel from falling or being washed over the side?

A

Lifeline

54
Q

With respect to anchor chain, a length of shot is how many fathoms and feet?

A

15 fathoms, 90 feet

55
Q

How many standard mooring lines does the Essex have?

A

11

56
Q

What is the arc ship swing about around the anchor called?

A

Swing circle

57
Q

What is the purpose of dipping the eye of two mooring lines?

A

Make it possible for either line to be cast off without disturbing the other line

58
Q

What lights are displayed at night when the ship is at anchor?

A

A 360 degree white light forward and one aft, a 360 red aircraft warning light mid ship and waterline security lights

59
Q

What action is taken during restricted visibility at anchor to warn other ships of the presence of a vessel over 100 meters in length?

A

Rapid ringing from the ships bell (fwd) for 5 seconds every 2 minutes followed by rapid ringing from ships gong (aft) for 5 seconds

60
Q

What is the chemical alarm for?

A

Used to alert the crew of potential or actual NBC attack

61
Q

In what order of precedence are the following alarms set?

A

General, Chemical, Collision

62
Q

True of False: In the event of a 1MC casualty, the ships phone system can be used to access the 1MC system?

A

True

63
Q

Which of the following is not a loudspeaker group control for the 1MC

A

Mess deck

64
Q
A

IN PORT WATCH (2 decks)

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