Unrep Flashcards
What size is used for a Manila high line?
5 inch
What is replacing Manila for high line?
4 inch Dacron (double braided polyester)
What Manila line can not be used for personal transfer?
Line over 5 years old or that which has been tended from a gypsy head for cargo transfer
If a polyester high line has been tended from a gypsy head can it be used for personal transfer?
No
How long is the high line?
350 FT minimum
May wire rope be used for personal transfer?
No
What type of shackle is used for high line in personal transfer?
1 inch grade A safety anchor shackle
What size is the inhaul line for personal transfer?
3 inch
Which ship tends the out haul line?
The recieving ship
How is the inhaul line attached to the trolley?
With a 7/8 or 3/4 safety anchor shackle
Describe the preventer used with the transfer chair and litter frame
3/8 or 1/2 wire going from the frame to the inhaul schackle
Which ship provides the high line equipment?
The delivery ship
What is required for tools at each station
Emergency break away and working tools
How many men are needed to tension a high line
25 minimum
How many men are assigned to handle the inhaul and outhaul lines?
Eight minimum
How far from blocks should personnel hand tending lines stand
6FT
Can power be used on lines for personnel transfer
No
Which ship sends over line throwing projectiles or bolos?
The delivery ship unless the receiving ship has a aircraft on deck
What do line throwing gunners and bolo heavers wear?
Red jerseys and helmets
What is done every time bolos are thrown or line throwing guns fired
A 1mc announcement on both ships
How many mouth whistle blast are sounded on the delivery ship when ready to throw bolos or fire line throwing guns and on the receiving ship when ready?
One on the delivery ship and two on the receiving ship
How is the shot line secured to the messenger line.
By the use of a shot line bag
What are the only items the receiving ship provides?
Pnd phone and distance line
How far apart are the daytime distance markers?
20 feet from 0 to 300
Which ship will have the 0 end of the pnd line?
The delivery ship
Where are clusters of three chemlights attached at night on distance markers?
60, 100, 140, 180
How many chemlights are at the other markers?
One
Describe the method using pin-on one cell flashlights?
Green lights at 60,100,140,180 with red at other markers
How long is a basic messenger?
600 Ft
How long is the optional messenger?
800 feet
What is an emergency breakaway?
An accelerated breakaway
What does a person being transferred wear?
Life jacket, helmet,whistle,light,dye
What type of watch should be set during personal transfer?
A life buoy watch
Is it ok to highline a personnel at night or in heavy weather?
Only in a emergency
What are immersion suits worn?
When water temp is 45 degrees and below
What is needed for the Burton method of cargo transfer
A whip and winch on each side
What is another name for the Burton method?
The yard and stay method
What does the success of the Burton method depend on?
Skillful teamwork between the winch men on both ships
Who furnishes the messenger for the Burton method?
The receiving ship
What is the maximum load of a Burton rig?
3500 lbs
How does the housefall method differ from the Burton method?
Both winches are on the delivery ship
What size is the housefall block
14 inch
What is the maximum load of a housefall fig?
2500 lbs
What size snatch blocks are used in a Manila highline rig?
12 inch
What should be done to lines as they are received onboard ship?
Fake down in case of a emergency breakaway
What type of line grip should be used while hand tending lines?
Hand over hand
What are the most common underway refueling methods
Close in and span wire
How far apart do ships steam during the close in method?
60 ft
How open can ships get with the span wire rig?
140 to 180 ft
How open can ships get with the span wire rig?
140 to 180 ft
What are saddles used for?
To support fuel hoses
When is the prep flag flown at the dip?
15 minutes before disengage
Who flies the prep flag?
The receiving ship