Study Questions Flashcards
What source is best to determine directions under survival conditions?
The position of the sun & stars
The Navy’s new mine counter measures capability relies on what components
Avenger class (MCM) Osprey class (MHC) Craft of opportunity program (COOP)
What is the maximum # of ribbons that can be worn on each row
3
Projectiles types that are 3” or greater in diameter can be identified by what
Color code
Against what union ship was the first true submarine attack conducted?
USS Housatonic
Located in each compartment, what document lists every DC fitting in that compartment.
Compartment check off list
What year was the Purple Heart founded by president George Washington?
1782
What extinguishing agents should be used on a class D fire?
Sand
High-velocity fog
Who is responsible for maintaining properly trained DCPOs, repair parties, & repair locker personnel?
The engineering officer
How many sections are contained in the personnel advancement requirements (PAR)
3
What color of piping is used to ID steam?
White
Prolonged exposure to heat stress conditions may cause?
Heat stroke
Heat exhaustion
What standards has the navy created for every enlisted pay grade and rate
Occupational standards
Naval standards
What country did the US adopt the hand salute
Britain
How many standard firing potions are taught in the navy
4
Who was president when the DoN was established?
John Adams
What year was the DoN established
30 April 1798
What procedure is used to prevent strands of synthetic line from frazzling after a splice has been made
They are melted together
What US naval custom is observed by ships while under way?
The National Ensign is flown night & day
When moored or at anchor where is the National Ensign flown?
The flag staff
Where is the national Ensign flown from when underway.
The gaff
What is the max. Steps involved in field-stripping a .45 caliber pistol?
9
In what war was the submarine first used by the US navy?
Revolutionary.
What organization operates the majority if US tugs
Military sea lift command
How many shot gun models are used in the Navy?
2
What war saw The first extensive use of jet aircraft & helicopters?
The Korean War
What air pollutants causes steel to erode 2-4 times faster than normal?
Sulfur oxides
How many branches make up the US gov?
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
The executive branch consists of ____?
The president
What makes up the legislative branch?
Congress
_____ makes up the judicial branch.
SCOTUS
Supreme Court of the US
The first US Navy nuke powered vessel was_______.
Submarine the USS nautilus in 1954