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How many parts to a standard rope?

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4

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What is a major discepancy?

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Those that degrade the effectiveness of the boat to perform one or more missions

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Who publishes the weekly notice to mariners (NTM)?

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National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA)

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What is the max score you can get during a STAN visit?

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50 Points

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STAN TEAM POINTS
90-100= ?
80-89= ?
70-79= ?
60-69=1
BELOW 60= 0
A 
90-100=5
80-89= 4
70-79= 3
60-69= 1
Below 60= 0
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If the ready boat has a_____ or ______ casualty w/o a waiver, the unit is not eligible for the _______ __ _________ award.

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disabling or restrictive

Sumner I Kimbal

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What is tidal range?

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The difference in height between mean high water and mean low water

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What is the flash rate for the strobe attached to the life ring?

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50-70

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Wire rope must be replaced if you find _____ broken wires in one lay length or _____ broken wires in one rope lay>

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Six or Three

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For optimal performance of conventional spray paint air temperature must be ______?

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80 degrees

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The Third SUB indicates the absence of who?

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CO

* indicates that he/she will be gone for more than 72 hours*

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U/W, morning colors are conducted when?

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At sunrise

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How many side boys are needed for a Rear Admiral visit?

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6

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What instruction manual should you refer to for tag out procedures?

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COMDTINST 9077.1C TAG OUT PROCEDURES

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STAN VISIT SCORING SYSTEM

33 points or more =
below 33 points =

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  1. ) ready for ops

2. ) not ready for ops

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During a STAN Team visit, can a full power trial be conducted after sun set?

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No

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What is the time limit to take a test during STAN Team

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90 minute

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STAN TEAM

No less than_____ days prior to visit, the unit will receive formal notification of the assessment.

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30 days

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At a minimum, the RFO team will consist of _____ people:

  1. ) Team Leader
  2. ) __________
  3. ) Naval engineer/Senior Machinery Tech.
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3 people

Senior BM

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Self audits of material readiness and standardization are recommended how often?

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Quarterly

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MISLE

Validation for concluded cases must be completed within _____ hours?

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12 Hours

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What are the characteristics of the SDU-5E and CG1 Distress signal lights?

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APX 50 flashes per min
100,000 candle power
9 hours continuous operation
18 hours intermittently 
max range 5 miles
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The outward turn of the hull as the sides come up from the water line.

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Flare

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What kind of clouds are present at night that usually mean good weather the next day?

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Cirrus

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Platforms that have parts on order prior to STAN or RFO shall have their discrepancy properly entered in ______.
ALMIS
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what is Bravo (restricted)?
The boat has one or more restricted discrepancies with waivers
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Boatswain's Pipe: Broken Line - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
undulating note
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GAR EVALUATION SCALE GREEN? AMBER? RED?
GREEN=1-23 AMBER=24-44 RED=45-60 SCALE FOR EACH 0-10
28
WHat nozzle and handle position should the vari nozzle be stored in?
30 degrees or narrow angle fog
29
Poly line strength can be degraded by how much after 3 months in direct sunlight?
40%
30
A hot surface is defined as _____ degrees and higher, if piped liquid is lubricating or hydraulic oil.
650 degrees
31
At what intervals in feet should your drogue line be marked at?
50 FT
32
What are the 3 levels of maintenance for weapons?
Organizational Intermediate Depot
33
Never anchor in depths over _____ fathoms.
100 Fathoms
34
The final approach track for anchorage should be _____ yards.
1200 yards
35
What is the Form # for the boat record?
CG 2580
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How many sections are in the boat record?
6 sections
37
Name the 6 sections of the boat record?
1. Boat Record Book 2. Boat Inspection Report 3. CASREP/CASCOR 4. Engineering Changes Pending 5. Engineering Changes Completed 6. Pending CSMP's
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What does CSMP stand for?
Current Ships Maintenance Projects
39
what does a triangle represent when labeling a fix?
Electronic Fix
40
What does a circle represent when labeling a Fix?
Visual Fix
41
What does a square represent when labeling a fix?
Estimated Position
42
What does a Semi Circle represent when labeling a fix?
DR or Dead Reckoning
43
What court martial consist of 1 judge and 5 members?
General
44
Where does the SSIC show up on a memorandum?
every page
45
What does SSIC stand for?
Standard Subject Identification Code
46
What is the height of an Alto Cloud?
7,000 to 18,000 FT
47
What FREQ are HF comms?
3-30MHz
48
What FREQ are MF comms?
.3-3 MHz
49
How often do you inspect anchor chain?
Semi Annually (lower till two shots are on the deck)
50
What percent is a rated load test?
100%
51
What percent is a rated dynamic load test while u/w?
125%
52
What percent is a rated static load test (larger loads)?
150%
53
Where should the results of load handling equipment be entered?
Hull History Record
54
What is the most predominant psychological barrier to survival?
Fear
55
Boatswain's pipe note __________________
smooth note
56
boatswains pipe note ...................................
Rattled note
57
What are examples of a class B fire?
Combustabel Liquids Gasses Grease
58
Who determines the content of the ships abandon ship kit?
CO
59
What is a standard shot of anchor chain?
15 Fathoms
60
At the 4th shot of chain what color is the detachable link?
Red
61
How long must a test load be held for?
10 minutes
62
How many parts to a wire rope?
3
63
What is the molecular weight of poly line that allows it to float?
.91
64
Curve of the deck from centerline to athwart ship?
Camber
65
What position do you place load handling equipment for a modified load test?
Worst Structural Position
66
How many FT are in a Meter?
3.280 FT
67
What is the formula for estimating the WLL of a shackle?
WLL= 3xD(2 squared) in tons
68
What is the formula to convert diameter to circumference?
C=Dx3.1416
69
What is a check plate?
apart of the snatch block that can open and close
70
The nautical almanac is used for computing _____ and _____ and computing ______ to ______.
Sunrise and Sunset Arc to Time
71
What are the two categories for BI Level Maintenance?
Organizational (performed by the crew) Depot (completed when the unit does not have the training, equipment or authority)
72
Afloat, who maintains the berthing plan for the crew?
XO
73
Where shall proceeds from the lucky bag sale be deposited?
Exchange or Morale funds
74
What does having the Conn mean?
To control or direct the movement of the ship
75
How often should the OOD of a cutter ensure that the navigational lights, from sunset to sunrise or in low visibility, are burning Properly?
Half Hourly CG REGS M5000.3 6-11-4 B2
76
How long should at sea watches normally be?
4 Hours
77
What does the word equitable mean?
something deemed to be equal and fair in relation to two or more parties. refers to the outcome or desired outcome.
78
when rendering honors, a single blast indicates what?
"attention"
79
How is the national ensign flown in a group?
At the center, at the highest point
80
Who charges the 1st LT to maintain the hull history card?
CG Regulations M5000.3 (b)
81
What is a Micro Purchase?
3,000 Dollars or Less
82
How much is a long ton?
2,240 lbs
83
What Freq is VHF comms?
30-300 mhz
84
From what halyard is the 1st substitute displayed from?
Starboard main yardarm (outboard)
85
Which yardarm is the 2nd substitute displayed from?
Port main inboard (inboard)
86
Which yardarm is the 3rd substitute (CO flag) displayed from?
Port main yardarm (outboard)
87
What does the word " independently " mean in regards to cutter boats (s)?
Means the boat coxswain, not the bridge watch is entirely responsible for the boats safe navigation
88
What does avast or avast heaving mean?
Stop taking strain on the line
89
When referring to line handling, what does check your line mean?
Heavy tension/let slip to prevent parting
90
What does rudder amidships mean?
Place the rudder at Zero degrees
91
What does ease your rudder mean?
Decrease the rudder angle by one half of the current angle
92
What degree is full rudder?
30 degrees
93
what is the sound signal for Altering your course to port International?
Two short
94
What is the time period called when letting two part paint set after mixing?
Induction Time
95
What is not to be kept in the Flam locker?
Oxidizers
96
What is a Girth hitch used for?
Used by the operator when the desired location and position of the bosn chair is reached of the gantline
97
what is the sound signal, International if you are in agreement for overtaken?
One prolong, one short, One prolong, one short
98
What is the sound signal Internationally for altering course to starboard?
One Short
99
What is the Bend Signal international?
One Prolong
100
How are objects in the sky located?
Relative bearing and Position Angle
101
The Horizon is _____ degrees and Directly overhead is _____ degrees or _____?
0 degrees 90 degrees or Zenith
102
What is the max position angle when reporting objects in the sky?
90 degrees
103
How are position angles reported?
in one or two digits
104
_____ is always spoken before the numerals when reporting objects in the sky?
Position Angles

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