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49 Cards in this Set
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What structural component is the backbone of a ship?
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keel
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What structural components divides the interior of a ship into compartments?
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bulkheads
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What structural components form the ship's hull?
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strakes
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The vertical distance from the bottom of the keel to the waterline of the ship is identified by what nautical term?
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draft
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What structural components support decks? (3)
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athwartships deck beams, fore-and-aft deck girders, and stanchions
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The freeing ports that let water run off during heavy weather are identified by which of the following terms?
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scuppers
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What term defines the first complete deck below the main deck?
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second deck
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The device that bears up tight on wedges and holds watertight doors closed is identified by what term?
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dogs
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What term defines the horizontal openings for access through decks?
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hatches
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What term defines the solid part of a ship above the main deck?
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superstructure
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Name 3 types of masts.
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mizzenmast, mainmast, foremast
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What is the purpose of running rigging?
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to hoist, lower, or control booms or boats?
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Commissioned ships of the U.S. Navy fly a commission pennant that is secured to what point?
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To a pigstick and hoisted to a truck
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What term identifies the port and starboard halves of a yard?
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yardams
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The national ensign is flown from what part of a ship when it is anchored or moored?
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flagstaff
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What is the additional ship control space used by the squadron commander or admiral called?
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flag bridge
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In what part of a ship is main control normally located?
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Boiler or machinery spaces
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Ships of the U.S. Navy are divided into how many categories?
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four
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How many types of ships are included in the warship category?
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six
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What type of ship is the center of a modern naval task force or task group?
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aicraft carrier
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Approximately how many aircraft are embarked on Nimitz class CV's
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85
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What class of cruiser is designated as battle force capable?
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ticonderoga
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What are the principle missions of a destroyer?
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Operate offensively against submarines and surface ships/ Operate defensively against submarines and surface ships
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What class destroyer represents a return to all-steel construction?
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arleigh burke class
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What is the mission of frigates?
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open ocean escort and patrol
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What class of submarines has the quietest operation?
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seawolf
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The ohio class ballistic submarine has how many Tricent missile tubes?
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24
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The LHA carries what means of defense against surface and air attack?
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5-inch guns and Mk 38 machine gun
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How many troops can be embarked in, transported by, and landed y the Wasp class LHD's?
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2,000
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What is the purpose of dock landing ships?
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to transport a variety of amphibious craft and vehicles with embarked crews and troops
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What means are used by Avenger class MCMs to find, classify, and destroy moored and bottom mines?
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sonar and video systems, cable cutters, and a mine-detonating device
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AE
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ammunition ships
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AOE
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Fast Combat Support Ships
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What type of ship supplies dry and refrigerated stores?
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AOE
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What term applies to the transfer of fuel, munitions, supplies, and personnel from one vessel to another while ships are under way?
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replenishment at sea
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A separation of what approximate distance is maintained between teh replenishment ship and the ship it's replenishing?
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100 feet
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The AOE is designed to operate at what approximate distance between itself and the ship it's replenishing?
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200 feet
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Most fleet tugs are operated by which of the following organizations?
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Military Sealift Command
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Combatant craft usually operate in what areas?
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In coastal waters
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Support craft designations start with what letter?
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Y
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Fixed-wing aircraft are divided into how many basic parts?
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three
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What is the primary lifting device of an aircraft?
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wings
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What are the three main parts of a helicopter?
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main rotor, fuselage, and tail rotor
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Attack class planes are used in what roles? (3)
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nuclear strikes, ground support, low-level bombing
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What class of aircraft is generally used to gain air superiority?
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fighter
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The E-2C Hawkeye belongs to what class of aircraft?
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Warning
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The S-3 Viking belongs to what class of aircraft?
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Antisubmarine
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What helicopter is designated for ASW use?
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CH-46 Sea Knight
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What helicopter operates and tows mine countermeasures devices?
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CH-53D Sea Stallion
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