TPO 10.16: Shipboard Compartmentation

Question 1

What are the 3 objectives of damage control?

Answer 1

1.) Take all practicable preliminary measures to prevent damage
2.) Minimize and localize damage as it occurs
3.) Effect repairs quickly, restore equipment to operation, and care for injured personnel

Question 2

What are the 4 positive effects of compartmentation?

Answer 2

1.) Allows for more effective control of fires and floods
2.) Strengthens the ship’s structure
3.) Helps defend against Chemical Biological Radiological (CBR) attacks
4.) Segregates various ongoing activities

Question 3

What is the first number for in the compartment identification code?

Answer 3

Deck number

Question 4

The number for the first deck above the main deck is ___, and the number for the first deck below the main deck is ___.

Answer 4

01, 2

Question 5

For deck number, the compartment is numbered by the lowest ___ within the space.

Answer 5

deck

Question 6

What is the second number for in the compartment identification code?

Answer 6

Frame number

Question 7

For frame number, the compartment is labeled by the ___-___ frame in the space.

Answer 7

forward-most

Question 8

What is the third number for in the compartment identification code?

Answer 8

Relation to centerline

Question 9

The number ___ represents the centerline.

Answer 9

0

Question 10

What is the letter at the end of the compartment identification code used for?

Answer 10

Compartment usage

Question 11

Starboard of centerline is ___ numbers, and port of centerline is ___ numbers.

Answer 11

odd, even

Question 12

The ___ number in the compartment identification code ___ from centerline out.

Answer 12

third, increases

Question 13

Where can you find the compartment identification codes?

Answer 13

On damage control plates

Question 14

What are the material conditions of readiness and what are they used for?

Answer 14

Letters that are posted on all fittings to classify and mark them to provide progressive levels of protection for ship and personnel

Question 15

The condition for material conditions of readiness are based on ___ ___.

Answer 15

hazard potential

Question 16

What does material condition X-Ray offer and when is it normally set?

Answer 16

Offers the least amount of protection and is normally set, such as when a cutter is moored at her home port during regular working hours

Question 17

What does material condition Yoke offer and when it is normally set?

Answer 17

Offers a greater degree of water-tight integrity than condition X-Ray, but it is less than Condition Zebra, and is set at sea during peacetime and in port during wartime and after normal working hours

Question 18

What does material condition Zebra offer and when is it normally set?

Answer 18

Offers a maximum protection for ship and personnel for battle and emergency situations, and is set prior to entering/leaving port, in wartime, and other times as prescribed by the EO and CO’s standing orders

Question 19

What is the purpose of modifications to the material conditions of readiness?

Answer 19

The purpose of midified closures is to allow brief access or passage to a space that is otherwise secured based on the material condition set

Question 20

What does material condition Circle X-Ray offer?

Answer 20

Means hatches are secured during conditions X-Ray, Yoke, and Zebra, but may be opened without special permission for brief periods (ie. routine checks), and must be secured immediately after use

Question 21

What does material condition Circle Yoke offer?

Answer 21

Means hatches are secured during conditions Yoke and Zebra, but may be opened without special authorization when personnel are proceeding to battle stations or as required in routine inspection checks to be secured immediately after use

Question 22

What does material condition Circle Zebra offer?

Answer 22

Means hatches may only be opened with CO’s permission (for health and crew comfort while at General Quarters) and must be guarded for immediate closure

Question 23

What does material condition Dog Zebra offer?

Answer 23

Marks fittings to be closed to darken ship (prevent light from showing outside), but it is secured during condition ZEBRA and darken ship and must have proper authorization to open during these conditions

Question 24

What does material condition William offer?

Answer 24

This means that they are open during all material conditions (they being fittings serving vital systems ie. fire main, cooling water, and ventilation) and are secured to prevent damage, contamination, or repair equipment served

Question 24

What does material condition Circle William offer?

Answer 24

This means that it is kept open during all material conditions for fittings that access ventilation and are secured as necessary to prevent spread of damage or CBR (chemical, biological, or radiological) contamination

Question 25

T/F: The material condition set does not include those fittings in lesser material conditions (when Yoke is set X-Ray is not also set).

Answer 25

False: it DOES include those fittings in lesser material conditions (Yoke includes X-Ray)

Question 25

What is the Damage Control Closure Log?

Answer 25

Where openings and material conditions set are logged and is maintained by OOD or DC Central during emergencies

Question 25

What is the Compartment Check-Off List (CCOL)?

Answer 25

Located in each space, this lists all fittings in that space and includes classification of each fitting

Question 25

What is the definition of a Watertight Door (WTD)?

Answer 25

A door constructed to prevent the passage of water through a bulkhead when closed

Question 26

What is the definition of a Dog?

Answer 26

A mechanical device for clamping shut a door or hatch

Question 27

What is the definition of a Quick Acting Watertight Door (QAWTD)?

Answer 27

Same as WTD but all dogs actuate together

Question 28

What is the definitiion of a Weather Tight (WX) Door?

Answer 28

Lightweight door to keep out rain and spray

Question 29

What is the definition of a Watertight Hatch (WTH)?

Answer 29

Access opening in the deck of a vessel to a compartment or as a means of escape

Question 30

What is the definition of a Quick Acting Watertight Scuttle (QAWTS)?

Answer 30

Small opening in a deck for access to a compartment or as a means of escape

Question 31

What is the definition of coaming?

Answer 31

The raised edge around a door or hatch

Question 32

What is the chain for damage control?

Answer 32

CO –> EO (DCO) –> DCA

Question 33

What are the 3 responsibilities of the CO?

Answer 33

1.) Responsible for the ship and its crew
2.) Receives recommendations for corrective action from the DCA
3.) Makes final decision for corrective action if necessary

Question 34

What is the responsibility of the Damage Control Officer (DCO)?

Answer 34

The Engineer Officer (EO) - Is responsible for damage control

Question 35

What is the responsibility of the Damage Control Assistant (DCA)?

Answer 35

Typically a Junior Officer who works for the EO - is responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective damage control organization and training program

Question 36

What are the 4 of the Damage Control Central?

Answer 36

1.) Maintains damage control charts, machinery charts, and liquid-loading diagrams
2.) Repair parties report to DCC
3.) Monitors stability and damage throughout the ship
4.) Responsible for seeing that the proper conditions of readiness are set and maintained (Damage Control Closure Log)

Question 37

What and who are the DCPOs and what is their responsibility?

Answer 37

Damage Control Petty Officers - Various members from several divisions, they are responsible for maintenance of damage control equipment in designated spaces

Question 38

What is the responsibility for all hands?

Answer 38

Ensure the proper material condition is adhered to and taking appropriate action for any damage that occurs