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What type of block is used exclusively with line?
Wooden Blocks.
Which tackle has two double-sheave blocks?
Two-fold Purchase.
A metal block sheave must be at least how many times the diameter of the wire rope it carries?
Twenty.
How do you determine the size of a shackle?
Measure it at it's side.
How do you determine the size of a wooden block?
Measure the height of the frame (cheek).
How do you determine the size of a wooden block you would use for a certain line?
Multiply the size of the line by 3.
Why are cargo hooks used instead of shackles?
Saves time.
A shackle is _____ times stronger than a hook.
Five.
Critical working conditions warrant a safety factor of _____.
Ten.
What do you multiply the load by, to determine the SWL?
Safety Factor.
How big of a block would you need to house a 3 inch line?
9"
What is the safety factor for wire rope?
Five.
What would you refer to, to find the specifics on your boat boom for your ships class?
Ship's Blueprints.
What does the wishbone support?
Upper Platform.
What keeps the lower platform alongside the ship?
Hogging-in Gripes.
What is the name for a triangular plate with three padeyes?
Tie-plate.
What is the name of the swivel plate found on the upper platform of the accom. ladder?
Pie-plate.
What is the name of the large linked chain connected to the center of the bail?
Bull Chain.
What is the job of the boom cradle?
Secures the boom for sea.
What allows the boat boom to swivel both horizontally and vertically?
Gooseneck.
What is the color of the boat boom light?
White.
What is the name of the line ran through a block, connected to the bottom of the boat boom and allows the boats bow line to run through it?
Guess Warp.
What is a davit used for?
Rapid lowering/hoisting of boats.
How for apart are the eight knots spaced on a monkey line?
Eighteen inches.
What does SLAD stand for?
Slewing Arm Davit.
When hoisting boats, which falls are hooked up first?
Forward.
What is the order that lines/falls are cast off when launching a boat?
After lines first; then Forward.
What is the most common type of boat davit?
SLAD (Slewing Arm Davit).
What is the maximum speed of a ship when launching boats (excluding the RHIB)?
5 Knots.
*Mooring to a buoy.

What is the length of the messenger that is attached to the mooring line?
12-18 feet.
What is the minimum number of heaving lines kept at each mooring station?
Two.
Name two types of stoppers used when mooring.
Criss-cross (Chinese) & Rat-tail.
How many sets of sound powered phones are required at each mooring station?
Two.
How far back from all bitts and cleats should you stand when handling lines?
Six feet.
What degree of angle should line handlers be from the direction of the line of pull?
90 degrees.
How long is a standard shot of chain?
15 fathoms.
How do you determine the size of an anchor chain?
Wire diameter.
What is the breaking strength of the shackle that attaches the chain to the padeye in the chain locker?
Equal to 300 fathoms of the weight of the chain that it holds (minimum).
How many times stronger is the padeye vice the shackle in the chain locker?
1.75 X stronger.
What type of anchor is used on older submarines, navigational aids, and barges?
Mushroom type.
What is the most common type of anchor?
Navy Standard "Stockless".
What does the chain swivel do?
Prevents kinking in the anchor.
What is the name of the stopper closest to the anchor?
"Housing" stopper.
What is the anchor buoy used for?
Marks position of the anchor.
What is a nomograph used for?
Determines minimum scope/horizontal distance from the ship to the anchor.
When is the command "stand by" given?
To take off all but one turn from the stopper pin (prior to "let go").
What does the term anchors aweigh mean?
Anchor is off the bottom.
What does the term fouled anchor mean?
When it cannot be fully housed and this prevents the ship from safely getting underway.
At what point is the buoy party launched when mooring to a buoy?
When the ship is 1,000 yards from the buoy.
What is the purpose of performing a Mediterranean moor?
Allows greater use of dock space and each vessel can have it's own brow on the pier (no need to "cross decks").
In a Mediterranean moor, at what degree would the chains tend from the bow to have a secure moor and to have the optimum arrangement?
60 degrees.
What is the weight of the lead on the lead-line?
7-14 lbs.
What does the leadsman call out as he/she starts to swing the lead line fore-n-aft to gain momentum?
"Watch-on-Watch".
What is NSTM Chapter 583?
Small Boats/Craft.
What is NSTM Chapter 613?
Wire and Fiber Rope and Rigging.
What is NSTM Chapter 634?
Deck Covering.
What is NSTM Chapter 670?
Stowage, Handling, and Disposal of HAZMAT.
What does NWP stand for?
Naval Warfare Publication.
What is NWP 4-01.4?
Replenishment at Sea.
What is NWP 3-02.1?
Ship to Shore Movement.
What does CART stand for?
Command Assessment Readiness Training.
What publication contains procedures for developing, reviewing, updating, distributing, and handling naval warfare publications?
NWP 01.
What inspection is completed by the entire ship at the same time?
INSURV.
How many pounds of buoyancy does the inherently buoyant life preserver provide?
30 lbs.
What does inherently buoyant mean?
It is buoyant without doing anything to it.
What is the preferred method of inflating the CO2 inflatable life preserver?
Pull lanyard actuator.
How many pounds of buoyancy does the CO2 inflatable life preserver provide?
29 lbs.
What is the capacity of the Mk 6 life raft?
25 personnel.
At what depth will the hydrostatic release device automatically release?
Between 10' - 40'.
In what NSTM will you find a complete list of all equipment found in a survival kit?
NSTM Chapter 583 (Revision 4).
What information is given to the crew when abandoning ship?
Nearest land, bearing to land, distance to land, water temperature, land "friend or foe" status.
What stroke is the best swim stroke for long distances that conserves energy, but still provides a powerful stroke?
Breast stroke.
What stroke would you use if you expect a underwater explosion?
Back stroke.
What is the most important thing to remember about the inherently buoyant life jacket?
Allow them to dry thoroughly before stowing.
In what publication will you find all search and rescue equipments and procedures?
NWP 3-50.1
The 'J' type rescue knife is used by the swimmer for what purpose?
Cut away any line that the person may be entangled in.
How long is the swimmer's tending line for a foc'sle recovery?
300 yds.
What is the swimmer's tending line constructed of?
Yellow polypropylene.
What color is the strobe light lens on the swimmers harness?
Blue.
What is the safe working load of the J-bar davit?
500 lbs.
How is man-overboard sounded?
6 short blasts of the ship's whistle.
What night-time signal is used to indicate "cannot find the man overboard"?
1 green star or blinker.
What night-time signal is used to indicate "have recovered the man"?
1 white star or blinker.
*From ship to boat

Day signal for "Steer straight towards the ship."
Numeral "8" flag + SCREEN Pennant.
What authority sets the regulations for at-sea disposition of the remains from a naval vessel?
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (NAVPERS 15555C).
During a commissioning ceremony, who commissions a navy ship?
Commandant of the District.
A firing squad for a burial-at-sea is comprised of how many persons, including the chief-in-charge?
Eight.
Detailed information concerning burial at sea can be found in what NAVPERS Manual?
NAVPERS 15555C.
A boat bearing the flag of a naval officer nears your ship. Attention is sounded when the boat passes within how many yards of your vessel?
400 yards for boats (600 yards for ships.)
What is the meaning of two blasts of the police whistle used for passing honors?
"Attention to PORT.";"Ready to."
What is the responsibility of the Safety Officer concerning HAZMAT?
Ensure the HM/HW program is evaluated for compliance and effectiveness.
Who is overall responsible for the Hazardous Material program aboard a ship?
Commanding Officer.
Hazardous Waste (HW) is defined as what?
Any discarded materials (liquid, solid, or gas) that does not meet the specifications established by the evironmental protection agency or state HM control agency.
Hazardous Material (HM) is defined as what?
Any material that, because of its quantity, concentration, physical or chemical or infectious characteristics may pose a substantial hazard to human health or the environment when released or spilled.
Who maintains a master file of all MSDS's onboard ships?
HM/HW Coordinator.
Who is in charge of training divisions regarding the reporting and handling and cleanup of HAZMAT?
Damage Control Assistant (DCA).
How often shout HM/HW containers be inspected and inventoried?
Quarterly.
What is the responsibility of the Work Center Supervisor (WCS)?
Trains workcenter personnel in use of MSDS.
What is the first step in preparing to paint wood and steel surfaces?
Wash with cleaning solvent. Rinse with water.
What does metal get dipped into to make it galvanized?
Molten Zinc.
How many coats of primer should an exterior surfaced be painted with prior to giving a top coat?
Two.
*(T/F)

You may use and electric disk sander over the side with the permission of the ship's Safety Officer.
False.
What type of tests must be conducted before sanding and paint removal is started?
Lead test.
What color paint is used on machinery room decks?
Terracotta Red (Formula 23).
*(T/F)

Deck washing is only permitted for change of command ceremonies.
False.
Paint thickness is measured in what terms?
Wet Film Thickness (WFT) & Dry Film Thickness (DFT).
What is the best way to mix paint?
Mechanical paint agitator ("Can Shaker").
Which hand tool should not be used on aluminum surfaces?
Sand Paper.
What is the minimum number of coats of primer when painting an interior space?
One.
What tool is used for smoothing down metal?
Portable Grinder.
What method is used when painting with a brush?
Lay-on/Lay-off.
What primer should be used on aluminum surfaces?
Zinc Molybate.
What pieces of gear are bound on a life jacket?
Reflective tape, dye marker, whistle, distress marker, green personnel marker light (PML).
What is the purpose of the winch interlock?
Secures electricity to the winch when the hand crank is attached. (A plate that covers the hand crank attachment point when the winch is on electric power).
*From ship to boat.

What does 2 white flares indicate?
Steady up on course.
How long must non-skid cure before you can put a vehicle on it?
72 hours.
What kind of paint should be used on aluminum surfaces?
Prime with two coats of Zinc Molybate (Formula 84/47 Yellow).
What duck cloth is the lightest?
No.12 (No.1 is the lightest).
What spaces are painted pastel green?
Radio rooms, medical, pilothouse.
Is 6x37 wire rope considered "very flexible"?
Yes.
Who must give permission to work over the side while underway?
Officer of the Deck.
What are the three primary colors on Numeral Flags?
Red, yellow, and blue.
What is the maximum dry film thickness allowed on interior surfaces?
17 mils (Any more and the paint will lose its fire-retardant properties).
What flag is flown for a man working aloft?
Kilo.
What does Quebec Papa FOUR mean in regards to flags?
Captain's Gig.
What flag is flown for working over the side?
Kilo ONE.
*From ship to boat.

What does 2 green flares indicate?
"Steer straight towards the ship."
What signal indicates a small craft warning?
Day - One red pennant.

Night - Red light over white light.
What is the 3rd substitute used for?
Repeats the 3rd flag in a hoist; Counts as Commanding Officer's absentee pennant when flown from the inboard/port yardarm (in port).
What flag is used for working aloft and over the side?
Kilo.
*From ship to boat.

What does two red flares indicate?
"Return to the ship."
When abandoning ship, what side should personnel jump from?
Windward side.
*From ship to boat.

What does one white flare indicate?
"Steer straight away from the ship."
If a gypsy head has been used to move cargo, can the same line be used to move personnel?
No. The line must be hand-tended.
What swimming stroke should be used to swim through debris?
Breast stroke.
*From ship to boat.

What does one red flare indicate?
"Steer to PORT."
What is the safe working load of the SAR Swimmer's tending line?
800 lbs.
During personnel highline transfer, what attaches the stretcher to the rig?
1/2" Wire preventer.
During refueling, what is the 60' section used for?
Re-mating line.
*From ship to boat.

What does one green flare indicate?
"Steer to STARBOARD."
Should a man-overboard victim try to swim after the ship?
No. It may make it harder for the vessel to locate the man in the water.
How long is the highline in a STREAM evolution?
350' of 4" Double-braided polyester.
What is the name of the davit used to launch/recover the RHIB?
Navy Standard Slewing Arm Davit (SLAD).
What is the first line cast off when launching a boat?
After falls.
How long is the inhaul line in a STREAM evolution?
800 feet.
What is the last step in launching a boat?
Cast off the sea-painter.
What is the purpose of the easing-out line?
Used for easing the spanwire or highline over the side after tripping the pelican hook.
How long is the outhaul?
1200 feet.
What distances on the phone & distance line get blue chem-lights?
60', 140', and 180' markers.
Which ship is the guide during an UNREP?
The delivery vessel, unless a carrier is involved (Carriers are always the guide vessel).
During an UNREP, what will the Safety Officer do as soon as the phone lines are hooked up?
Discuss emergency breakaway procedures with the other vessel's Safety Officer.
What does one blast of the police whistle mean during an UNREP?
"Stand by."
What does two blasts of the police whistle mean during an UNREP?
"Ready to receive shot line."
Why should you use the hand-tended outhaul?
When rigging for personnel transfer.
What rig cannot be used for a heavy lift or large ammunition?
Mk II Cargo Drop Reel (CDR).
What is the weight test of the sliding padeye?
50,000 lbs.
How often are supervisors trained in the use of MSDS?
Annually.
What does a three-fold purchase look like?
Two triple-sheave blocks.
How many times stronger are shackles over hooks of the same size?
Five times stronger.
How many NSTM Chapters are there?
100.
What is the most important ceremony in a US Naval ship's history?
Commissioning ceremony.
What Epoxy-Polyamide formulas come in two parts?
Formulas 150-157.
What hook is used for the same purpose as the Raymond release hook, found on the Single Arm Trackway Davit?
Quick-trip Hook.
How long is the towline on the Williams Target Tow Sled?
600 feet.
What is the size of the mortise of a mooring shackle?
7 inches.