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What does the drier do for paint?
Conveyor of oxygen

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-2
The proper procedure for the application of paint with a paintbrush is?
Lay on and lay off

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-19
When preparing a surface for painting which of the following is a must?
Surface must be clean and dry

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-7
What NSTM would you look in to find out about painting deck surfaces?
NSTM 631

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-2
Plastic surfaces that are to be painted must first be pretreated with What?
Formula 150

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-3
Normal drying time for most Navy topcoat paints is?
8 hours

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-7
Before painting galvanized surfaces you must first?
Rough up and wipe down with a solvent

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 11-12
A chipping hammer is sharpened like a?
Blade of an ice skate

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 11-1
What is used to preserve canvas?
TT-P-595

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-5
Formula 150 is what type of primer?
Epoxy

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-3
Which flag is hoisted when control ship is ready to receive approach ship along side?
Romeo

Boatswain’s Mate pg.10-30
The bridge to bridge phone line is also used as what?
Distance Line

Boatswain’s Mate PG. 10-2
The main source of information concerning underway replenishment is?
NWP 4-01.4

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 10-2
The most common refueling rigs are?
Close-in and span wire

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 10-13
The term CONREP stands for?
Connected Replenishment

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 10-1
What is added to a housefall rig to make it a modified housefall rig?
A trolley block

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 10-35
When sending a personnel highline what is the minimum number of line handlers for the highline?
25

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 10-32
The receiving ship rigs their station in accordance to what?
Ships plan

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 10-33
What type of line is to be used for personnel transfer highline?
Double-Braided Polyester

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 10-32
Securing the span wire to the messenger is done by what method?
Clove hitch with two inside turns

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 10-19
What is another name for the Schooner guy?
Mid-Ship Guy

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 9-2
What is racking?
Moving the load, keeping at the same height

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 9-1
An example of standing rigging would be...
stay wires

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 8-1
The mechanical advantage of a 2 fold is
a. 2:1
b. 3:1
c. 4:1
d. 5:1
4:1

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 8-8
What is used to prevent cargo from moving and chaffing?
Dunnage

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 9-23
A large shelter of canvas suspended from the heads of booms to cover a hatch opening is called a
Hatch Tent

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 9-19
Which type of pallets were developed for beach operations?
Sled Pallets

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 9-14
When handling non-uniform cargo or packages it is best to use
Cargo Net

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 9-14
When using two booms together, the whips and hook are connected to a
Flounder Plate

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 9-3
Using two booms together for handling cargo is called
Yard and Stay

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 9-1
What determines the lay of rope or line?
The direction the strands are twisted

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 2-1
Synthetic line has poor knot-holding characteristics (T/F)
True

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 2-6
What advantages does double braided line have over three strand line?
Does not kink

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 2-1
When discussing wire rope, what does IWRC stand for?
Independent Wire Rope Core

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 2-40, NSTM 613 fig. 613-2
Fiber core wire rope is best used for
a. back stays
b. life lines
c. run rigging
d. all the above
all the above

NSTM 613 pg. 4
What should you use when connecting two lines of different sizes?
Becket Bend

Seaman RTM pg. 4-13
A long splice is used for running rigging because
It doesn’t change the diameter of the line

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 2-11
A standard eye splice performed on new line retains up to what % of its strength?
90%

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 2-13
What does 6 X 19 mean when describing wire rope?
6 strands and 19 wires per strand.

NSTM 613 pg. 29
When preparing to work over the side you must notify
OOD

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 3-7
The boats characteristics, dimensions, and draft can be found where
Boat label

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 6-1
A port side to landing is easier to make than a stbd side to (T/F)
True

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-7
Which is not a type of gravity davit?
a. trackway
b. single-arm
c. double-link pivoted
d. quadrantal
Quadrantal

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 5-7, 5-6
When launching a boat from a davit, when does the crew embark?
At the rail

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 5-6
Who is responsible for the conduct of the passengers?
Coxswain

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-3
On twin screwed boats, both screws are right handed (T/F)
False

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-9
Which type davit can launch and stow more than one boat?
Double-Link Pivoted Davit

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 5-7
When should the coxswain start the boat?
Just before entering the water

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 5-11
Who is responsible for the boat and its crew?
The coxswain

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 6-3
When a boat approaches the davit, what is the first line connected?
Sea Painter

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 5-12
Which type of ship is not considered a “well deck” ship?
a. LSD
b. LST
c. LPD
d. LHA
LST

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 13-1, 13-23&2
How many tons of cargo can a LCM-8 carry?
65

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 13-2
What does LOD stand for?
Line of Departure

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 13-7
What ship is a general-purpose assault ship?
a. LST
b. LCC
c. LHA
d. LPD
LHA

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 13-1
What ship serves as the command ship for the amphibious task force?
a. LHA
b. LPD
c. LCC
d. LST
LCC

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 13-1
What ship is a transport dock?
a. LST
b. LHA
c. LCC
d. LPD
LPD

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 13-1
Where are the wave forming circles formed?
Close to the bow

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 13-5
What is the maximum number of debarkation stations?
10

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 13-7
What type of ship was designed for landing on the beach?
a. LHA
b. LPD
c. LST
d. LCC
Answer: LST

NSTM 22 pg. 4-15
What flag does the boat group commander fly?
Zero Flag

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 13-9
Converting a true course to a compass course is called
Correcting

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-17
The effect metal has on the boat or ships compass is called
Deviation

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-15
The two forces which make up compass error are
Variation and Deviation

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 6-15
Deviation is the same for every boat
a. True
b. False
c. Sometimes
d. never
Never

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-15, 6-18
Where can variation be found?
Compass Rose

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-16
What International buoyage Region covers Europe?
a. B
b. A
c. D
d. C
A

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-16
What are unlighted aids to navigation called?
Daymarks

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-17
What is the composition of a combination buoy?
Sound and Light

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-2
What is the arc of visibility of the masthead light?
225 degrees

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 6-33
A stern light has an arc of
135 degrees

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 6-34
What type of anchor is used on newer submarines?
Two-Fluke Balanced-Fluke

NSTM 581 pg. 4-4
A shot of chain is how may fathoms long
15 fathoms (and 1 fathom = 6 feet)

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4-3
The parts of a detachable link are interchangeable with any other of the same size (T/F)
False

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4-3
Information on the ships anchors can be found where?
anchor log

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4-3
What is used to hold the anchor taut in the hawse pipe?
Chain Stoppers

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4 -4
What is used to attach the anchor to the chain?
bending shackle

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4 -3
A towing stopper is similar to the anchor stoppers with what added?
locking plates on the turnbuckle

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4 -5
When mooring to a buoy, what is used in the trolley method to ride the buoy wire?
Shackle

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4 -12
The Cable Jack is mainly used for?
Lifting the anchor chain to pass the stopper

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4 –6
Anchors aweigh means
Anchor has been hoisted clear of the bottom, underway

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 4 - 10
What vessel is best suited for towing in ice?
a. Mine sweeper
b. Icebreaker
c. Navy ocean tug
d. LST
Icebreaker

NSTM 582 PG. 85
Where is the towing padeye and fairlead chock on a submarine located?
Forward of the sail, hinge mounted on the hull

NSTM 582 PG. 57
A vessel and its tow are “in step” when?
The tow reaches the top of a crest the same time as the towing vessel.

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 4 –17, 4-18
What is the length of a synthetic towing hawser?
600 feet

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4 -15
Along side towing is confined to
a. harbors
b. inland
c. inside channels
d. a & b
a. harbors
&
b. inland

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4-19
How many turns should you step up at a time until you reach your towing speed?
3 to 5

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4-20
What type of target is used in high-speed target tow?
Williams Sled

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4-18
What is the required length for the main towline of the Williams sled?
4500 feet

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 4-19
What does three short blast of the ships whistle when towing mean?
avast hauling

NSTM 582 PG. 76
What does two prolonged blasts of the ships whistle during towing mean?
Go ahead

NSTM 582 pg. 76
The elements of sea power enable a sea dependant nation to project and maintain its military, Political, and ______________ strengths seaward and beyond.
Economic

Military Req. 1st Class pg.1-1
SAG stands for?
surface action group

Military Req. 1st Class pg.1-7
Naval warfare involves?
surface, subsurface and air

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 1-9
Detailed information about your rights and responsibilities can be found where?
U.S. Navy regulations

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 2-14
Which article provides recourse who believed to be wronged by the C.O?
138

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 2-15
Regular evaluations are given
Semi-Annual

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 2-13
Confinement on bread and water can only be given for a max of
3 days

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 3-7
How long are copies of the ship’s deck logs kept onboard?
6 months

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 5-6, 5-7
How long should you wait before opening a CO2 flooded compartment?
15 minutes

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 7-12
Which of the following is not an example of an Emergency Bill?
a. fire
b. man overboard
c. CBR
d. Boat
Boat

Military Req. 1st Class PG. 4-7
What does the drier do for paint?
Conveyor of oxygen

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-2
The proper procedure for the application of paint with a paintbrush is?
Lay on and lay off

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-19
When preparing a surface for painting which of the following is a must?
Surface must be clean and dry

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-7
What NSTM would you look in to find out about painting deck surfaces?
NSTM 631

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-2
Plastic surfaces that are to be painted must first be pretreated with What?
Formula 150

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-3
Normal drying time for most Navy topcoat paints is?
8 hours

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-7
Before painting galvanized surfaces you must first?
Rough up and wipe down with a solvent

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 11-12
A chipping hammer is sharpened like a?
Blade of an ice skate

Boatswain’s Mate RTM PG. 11-1
What is used to preserve canvas?
TT-P-595

Boatswain’s Mate RTM pg. 11-5
The art of influencing people to work towards a common goal is frequently referred by which of the following terms?
a. Leadership
b. Coercion
c. Politics
d. All of the above
a. Leadership
Which of the following are the primary tasks of the Navy?
a. Suppress enemy sea commerce
b. Control vital sea areas
c. Protect vital sea lines of communication
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
What type of military duty is a nonpunitive measure designed to correct a deficiency in an individual?
Extra military instruction
You are transferring to a new command, who is responsible for assigning you a sponsor?
The command you are going to
What color is a caution tag?
Yellow
The United States Navy had its birth on...
October 13, 1775
Navy punishment should
a. Be consistent and be recognized as such by recepients and shipmates
b. Be revenge for misconduct
c. Lower self esteem
d. Be punished only as a result of prejudice
Be consistent and be recognized as such by recepients and shipmates.
Who is the father of the Navy?
John Paul Jones
The main object of fenders is to protect the ship from barnacles. (T/F)
False
What zone is Greenwich Mean Time in?
Zulu
What flaghoist signal should the receiving ship hoist to indicate it is disengaging at final station?
ROMEO closed up
Which of the following calls is equivalent to “Ho! Heave! Ho! Heave! By voice”?
a. “Sweepers”
b. “Haul”
c. “Heave around”
d. “Veer”
b. “Haul”
What manual is used to show the sea watch stations that must be manned and the division responsible to man them?
Ship’s Organization and Regulations Manual
From what official do you obtain permission to pass a word over the 1MC?
OOD
How often do you submit a ship’s deck log to the Chief of Naval Operations?
Once a year
Which OPNAVINST covers PMS for the Navy?
OPNAVINST 3120.32 (series)
During a commissioning ceremony, who commissions a Navy ship?
The prospective commanding officer
What authority sets the regulations for at-sea disposition of the remains from a naval vessel?
The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
When, if ever, are civilian personnel permitted to attend burial services aboard a ship while it is in port?
On a not-to-interfere basis
How many short blast are used in an emergency break away?
Five
Which of the following is not a part of the religious section of the burial at sea ceremony?
a. Benediction
b. Prayer
c. Committal
d. The sounding of taps
d. The sounding of taps
Which of the following calls are used to pipe away a boat?
a. “Pipe down”
b. “Stand by”
c. “Veer”
d. “Boat call”
d. “Boat call”
How many types of paint trays are used in the Navy?
One
What is the dot number for explosive material?
1
What does CATF stand for in an amphibious organization?
Commander Amphibious Task Force
What flag is always used to call boats into the well deck?
WHISKEY
What size line is used for the inhaul line on a personnel highline?
3in line
What does the acronym FAS stand for onboard ship?
Fuel at sea
(T/F) You must lay dunnage between every tier of boxes.
True
A firing squad for burial at sea is comprised of how many persons, including the chief in charge?
Seven
What do the dashes indicate between words and phrases during a voice radio operation?
Natural pauses
How often should winches that are in constant use be lubricated?
Every 4 hours
Which of the following is used on every safety helmet during a RAS?
a. Hearing protection
b. Face shield
c. Chin Straps
d. White Crosses
Chin Straps
Modern Navy anchor chains are made from which of the following materials?
a. Cast iron
b. Aluminum
c. Die-lock chain with studs
d. Tempered steel
Die-lock chain with studs
Where should the folded national ensign be placed during the disposition of cremains from a naval ship if the receptacle holding the ashes is to be opened and the ashes scattered?
Held by the seaman to the right of the cremains
What call is used to pipe “Heave around on the capstan or winch?”
“Heave around” sounded twice
What is the first thing you should do before commencing a seamanship evolution?
Review all technical manuals and pubs on the evolution
Which OPNAVINST is used to locate safety precautions for a seamanship evolution?
OPNAVINST 5100 (series)
What is done with the pre-folded national ensign during the committal of the ashes to the sea?
It is picked up and held folded by the flag bearer
Which of the following actions should be taken when something goes wrong during an evolution?
a. A critique should be held immediately after the operation
b. Tell the CO what happened
c. Tell the first lieutenant
d. Wait couple of days to talk to your people
A critique should be held immediately after the operation
The firing squad is called to attention and fires three volleys at what point during the ceremony?
After the committal
Under what condition should passing honors be rendered after sunset?
To return the honors of a foreign warship
What are the 3 basic pillars for National military strategy?
DETERRENCE, FORWARD DEFENSE, ALLIANCE SOLIDARITY
As a leader, what are the two things you should assess daily and weekly?
Personnel and material readiness
Within the work center who has final responsibility for task completion?
Work center supervisor
Can A page 13 entry can be used for both favorable and unfavorable purposes?
True
What document authorized Congress to establish the Navy?
Navy regulations
The operating forces are made up of which following types of commands?
a. Unified
b. Specified
c. Both a and b
d. Overseas
c. Both a and b
Under the President, which official exercises both operational and administrative authority over the Navy’s combatant forces?
The Secretary of the Navy
The power to declare an emergency and to call out the military reserves belongs to which official(s)?
The Secretary of the Navy
What official is at the top of the military chain of command within the Department of Defense?
The President
What official exercises direct control over the Department of Defense?
The Secretary of Defense
What civilian official heads the Department of the Navy?

a. The Secretary of Defense
b. The Secretary of the Navy
c. The Undersecretary of the Navy
d. The Chief of Naval Operations
The Secretary of Defense
What officer normally has precedence over all other officers in the Navy?
The Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Each MCPON normally serves a tour length of how many years?
4 years
What command is the central authority for ship safety, explosives, and explosive ordnance disposal?
NAVSEA
After reprimanding a person, you have not noticed any signs of improvement. What should you do next?
Refer the problem to the LPO or Division Officer
What type of counseling session should you use when a person has difficulty coping with situations either on or off the job?
Personal
What type of counseling session should you use when an individual is not performing at a level consistent with unit or command levels?
Performance
What type of counseling session should you use when a individual has violated a specific rule or regulation?
Disciplinary
Which of the following factors is /are used when gathering command demographic information?
a. Age
b. Gender
c. Race
d. All of the above
d. All of the above
Describe the components of a Detachable link.
Describe the components of a clear hawse pendant.
What type of anchor is this?
What type of anchor is this?
Standard Navy Stockless Anchor.
What type of anchor is this?
What type of anchor is this and what is it used for?
Two-Fluke Balanced-Fluke anchor used on submarines or surface ships where conventional anchors interfere with ship's sonar domes.
The International Code signal of distress
indicated by what flag?
NOVEMBER CHARLIE
Name this flag.
Name this flag.
Five
Name this flag.
Name this flag.
Romeo
Name this flag.
Name this flag.
Oscar
Navy punishment should be...
consistent and be recognized as such by recipients and shipmates.
What time zone is Greenwich mean time?
Zulu
During underway replenishment at night, how are distance markers set?
rig chemical lights by using two
blue chemical lights, one on each side of the 60-,
100-, 140-, and 180-foot (18.2-, 30.4-, 42.6-, and
54.8-m) markers.
Control Ship displays Romeo at the dip
am steady on course and speed and am preparing to receive.
Control Ship displays Romeo close up
am ready for your approach
Control Ship displays Romeo hauled down
when messenger is in hand
approaching ship displays Romeo at the dip
am ready to come along side
approaching ship displays Romeo close up
am commencing approach
approaching ship displays Romeo hauled down
when messenger is in hand
receiving ship displays prep at the dip
expect to disengage in 15 minutes
receiving ship displays prep close up
replenishing completed; am disengaging at final station
receiving ship displays prep hauled down.
all clear
How long is a standard towing hawser?
600ft
What size line is used for the messengers that pass the initial tow line?
6 or 9 thread
If your towing hawser is 10" circumference; how long and what circumference should your messenger be?
3" / 300 ft
How many messengers are needed to pass the initial tow?
2
What manual is used to show the sea watch stations that must be manned and the division responsible to man them?
a. Navy Regulations
b. Social Usage and Protocol Handbook
c. Ship’s Organization and Regulations Manual
d. 3M Manual
c. Ship’s Organization and Regulations Manual
How often do you submit a ship’s deck log to the Chief of Naval Operations?
a. 1 year
b. 2 months
c. 3 months
d. 6 months
a. 1 year
Which OPNAVINST covers PMS for the Navy?
a. OPNAVINST 3120.32 (series)
b. OPNAVINST 5100 (series)
c. OPNAVINST 1710 (series)
d. OPNAVINST 1100 (series)
a. OPNAVINST 3120.32 (series)
During a commissioning ceremony, who commissions a Navy ship?
a. The president of the building shipyard
b. The commander of the district
c. The fleet commander the ship is to be assigned
d. The prospective commanding officer
d. The prospective commanding officer
What authority sets the regulations for at-sea disposition of the remains from a naval vessel?
a. The force commander
b. The Secretary of the Navy
c. The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
d. The Surgeon General
c. The Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
When, if ever, are civilian personnel permitted to attend burial services aboard a ship while it is in port?
a. During the afternoon watch
b. Between sunrise and morning colors
c. On a not-to-interfere basis
d. Never
c. On a not-to-interfere basis
How many short blast are used in an emergency break away?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Five
d. Five
Which of the following is not a part of the religious section of the burial at sea ceremony?
a. Benediction
b. Prayer
c. Committal
d. The sounding of taps
d. The sounding of taps
Which of the following calls are used to pipe away a boat?
a. “Pipe down”
b. “Stand by”
c. “Veer”
d. “Boat call”
d. “Boat call”
How many types of paint trays are used in the Navy?
a. One
b. Two
c. Three
d. Four
a. One
What is the dot number for explosive material?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 3
d. 4
a. 1
What does CATF stand for in an amphibious organization?
a. Captain Assault Task Force
b. Causeway Assault Task Force
c. Commander Assault Task Force
d. Commander Amphibious Task Force
d. Commander Amphibious Task Force
What flag is always used to call boats into the well deck?
a. ALFA
b. BRAVO
c. CHARLIE
d. WHISKEY
d. WHISKEY
What size line is used for the inhaul line on a personnel highline?
a. 1in
b. 2in
c. 3in
d. 4in.
c. 3in
What does the acronym FAS stand for onboard ship?
a. Fuel a ship
b. Float a ship
c. Fuel at sea
d. For a ship
c. Fuel at sea
You must lay dunnage between every tier of boxes.
a. True
b. False
a. True
A firing squad for burial at sea is comprised of how many persons, including the chief in charge?
a. Five
b. Six
c. Seven
d. Eight
c. Seven
What do the dashes indicate between words and phrases during a voice radio operation?

a. Natural pauses
b. Skip the word before
c. Skip the word after
d. Say the for every dash
a. Natural pauses
How often should winches that are in constant use be lubricated?
a. Every hour
b. Every 2 hours
c. Every 3 hours
d. Every 4 hours
d. Every 4 hours
Which of the following is used on every safety helmet during a RAS?
a. Hearing protection
b. Face shield
c. Chin Straps
d. White Crosses
c. Chin Straps
Modern Navy anchor chains are made from which of the following materials?
a. Cast iron
b. Aluminum
c. Die-lock chain with studs
d. Tempered steel
c. Die-lock chain with studs
Where should the folded national ensign be placed during the disposition of cremains from a naval ship if the receptacle holding the ashes is to be opened and the ashes scattered?
a. Over the receptacle containing the cremains
b. On the stand beside the cremains
c. Held by the seaman to the right of the cremains
d. Under the receptacle containing the cremains
c. Held by the seaman to the right of the cremains
Which call is used to pipe “Heave around on the capstan or winch?”
a. “Heave around” sounded twice
b. “Heave around” sounded once
c. “All hands” sounded once
d. “Stand by” sounded twice
a. “Heave around” sounded twice
What is the first thing you should do before commencing a seamanship evolution?
a. Talk to your first lieutenant
b. Talk to your people
c. Review all technical manuals and pubs on the evolution
d. Tell the CO what you are going to do
c. Review all technical manuals and pubs on the evolution
Which OPNAVINST is used to locate safety precautions for a seamanship evolution?
a. OPNAVINST 3120.32 (series)
b. OPNAVINST 5100 (series)
c. OPNAVINST 1710 (series)
d. OPNAVINST 1100 (series)
b. OPNAVINST 5100 (series)
What is done with the pre-folded national ensign during the committal of the ashes to the sea?
a. It is handed to the commanding officer
b. It is left on the stand or table
c. It is picked up and held folded by the flag bearer
d. It is handed to family member of the deceased
c. It is picked up and held folded by the flag bearer
What is the correct order of a towing configuration.

a. Deck pad, shackle, detachable link, turn buckle, detachable link, Pelican hook.
b. Deck pad, detachable link, turn buckle, pelican hook.
c. Deck pad, shackle, chafing chain.
d. Deck pad, chafing chain, turnbucle.
a. Deck pad, shackle, detachable link, turn buckle, detachable link, Pelican hook.
What stadard mortise of a mooring shacle is

a. 5”
b. 6”
c. 7”
d. None of the above
c. 7”
Trolley method is the preferred method of mooring to a buoy. Name another method.

a. Dip method
b. Fairlead method
c. A & B
d. Drive on method
a. Dip method
What side are the red buoys located on your ship while entering port in the IALA B region?

a) right
b) left
c) neither
d) IALA B only uses Fair Way Mid Channel Buoys.
a) right
The N.O.S. is an acronym for National Ocean Service Charts?

a. True
b. False
b. False
What color is land identified by on a chart?
a) Gold Tint / Yellow
b) Black
c) White
d) Green
a) Gold Tint / Yellow
The N.O.S. is an acronym for National Ocean Service Charts?
a. True
b. False
a. True
What NSTM will you find information on Mooring and Towing?
a. NSTM 582
b. NSTM 631
c. NSTM 583
d. 5100.91c
b. NSTM 631
If your Towing hawser is 10” circumference how long and what circumference should your messenger be?
a. 4” 300 ft
b. 3” 300 ft
c. 2” 100 ft
d. None of the above
b. 3” 300 ft
In boat handling, what are 3 uncontrollable forces?
a. rudder, screw, and pitch
b. current, tides, wind
c. current, rudder, pitch
d. screw, rudder, tow
b. current, tides, wind
What Flag Staff Insignia does a Commander rate if he is the CO of a vessel?
a) ball
b) star
c) eagle
d) flat truck
b) star
How do senior officers embark a small boat, where do they sit?
a) embark first sit aft
b) embark last sit forward
c) embark last sit aft
e) embark first sit forward
a) embark first sit aft
When the Coxswain calls attention in the boat, passengers sit at attention.

a. True b. False
a. True
The India Flag closed up means
a) ready to receive you along side in port
b) refueling
c) ready to receive you along side at sea
d) medical guard duty
a) ready to receive you along side in port
Name the color sequence of the Phone and Distance Line.
a. Red, Orange, Yellow, Green
b. Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White
c. Green, Red, Blue, Yellow
d. Red, yellow, Blue, Green
b. Green, Red, Yellow, Blue, White
How many feet does the Phone and Distance Line display?
a. 280
b. 300
c. 175
d. 200
d. 200
How many feet apart are the numbers on the Phone and Distance Line?
a. 10
b. 20
c. 30
d. 40
b. 20
At night what flag numbers display a 2 blue CHEM light?
a. 20, 40, 60, 80
b. 40, 80, 120, 160
c. 60, 100, 140, 180
d. 100, 200, 300
c. 60, 100, 140, 180
How long is a RAS messenger
a. 200 ft
b. 800 ft
c. 600 ft
d. 150 ft
a. 200 ft
How long is the portion of the line which is broke at the Brummel Hook
a. 20 ft
b. 30ft
c. 40 ft
d. 60ft
c. 40 ft
What color helmet does the Rig Captain wear fro UNREP?
a. Red
b. Blue
c. Green
d. Yellow
d. Yellow
What is the circumference of the riding line for the ROBB Coupling connection?
a. 3”
b. 4”
c. 5”
d. 6”
a. 3”
1 shot =
a. 60 feet
b. 1 fathom
c. 90 feet
d. 6 fathoms
c. 90 feet
15 fathoms =
a. 15 feet
b. 1 shot
c. 3 shots
d. 60 feet
b. 1 shot
The following question use R = Red, O = Orange, Y = Yellow, G = Green, B = Blue, P = Purple, W = White

Which is the first shot of anchor chain?
a. WOW
b. WR
c. RW
d. WRW
d. WRW
The following question use R = Red, O = Orange, Y = Yellow, G = Green, B = Blue, P = Purple, W = White

Which is the second shot of anchor chain?
a. WWOWW
b. WWRRWW
c. WWWWW
d. WWWWWW
c. WWWWW
The following question use R = Red, O = Orange, Y = Yellow, G = Green, B = Blue, P = Purple, W = White

Which is the third shot of anchor chain?
a. WWWBWWW
b. WWRRRWW
c. WWWBBBWWW
d. WWWB
a. WWWBWWW
The following question use R = Red, O = Orange, Y = Yellow, G = Green, B = Blue, P = Purple, W = White

Which is the fourth shot of anchor chain?
a. WWWW
b. WWWWW
c. WWWWWWWWW
d. WWWWRWWWW
d. WWWWRWWWW
The following question use R = Red, O = Orange, Y = Yellow, G = Green, B = Blue, P = Purple, W = White

Which is the seventh shot of anchor chain?
a. WWWWWWWRWWWWWWW
b. WWWWWWWWWWWWWWW
c. WWWWWWWBWWWWWWW
d. WWWWWWWOWWWWWWW
a. WWWWWWWRWWWWWWW
The following question use R = Red, O = Orange, Y = Yellow, G = Green, B = Blue, P = Purple, W = White

Which is the sixth shot of anchor chain?
a. WWWRWWW
b. WWWWWWBWWWWWW
c. WWWWWWWWW
d. WWWWWWRWWWWWW
b. WWWWWWBWWWWWW
What color is the second to last shot of anchor chain?
a. Red
b. Orange
c. Yellow
d. Green
c. Yellow
What color is the last shot of anchor chain?
a. Red
b. Orange
c. Yellow
d. Blue
a. Red
What are the five parts in order of a chainstopper?
a. pelican hook, detachable link, turnbuckle
b. pelican hook, turnbuckle, detachable link, shackle, detachable link
c. pelican hook, detachable link, turnbuckle, detachable link, shackle
d. detachable link, shackle, turnbuckle, detachable link, pelican hook
c. pelican hook, detachable link, turnbuckle, detachable link, shackle
Under which circumstances would you moor to a buoy?
a. Rain
b. Narrow Channel
c. High Tide
d. Reversible Currents
e. Shallow Harbor
b. Narrow Channel
What is a drag circle?
a. length of chain + length of ship
b. length of chain + depth of water
c. length of chain + height of ship
d. length of chain + length of pelorus to hawespipe (approximately the length of the bridge)
a. length of chain + length of ship
What is a swing circle?
a. length of chain + length of ship
b. length of chain + depth of water
c. length of chain + height of ship
d. length of chain + length of pelorus to hawespipe (~length of bridge)
d. length of chain + length of pelorus to hawespipe (~length of bridge)
How much of your anchor chain should you let out when anchoring?
a. 5-7 times the length of the ship
b. 5-7 times the depth of the water
c. 5-7 times the height of the ship
d. 5-7 times the circumference of the capstan
b. 5-7 times the depth of the water
The conning officer orders LEFT FULL RUDDER. How many degrees should you bring the rudder left of center?
a. 10 degrees
b. 20 degrees
c. 30 degrees
d. 15 degrees
c. 30 degrees
What element of the magnetic compass bowl level, regardless of the ship movement?
a. The binnacle
b. The gimbals
c. The pelorus
d. The sphere
b. The gimbals
Your ship is in an area that has an 8 degree easterly variation. If your ship’s true course is 080 degrees, what magnetic course is being steered?
a. 070 degrees
b. 072 degrees
c. 080 degrees
d. 082 degrees
b. 072 degrees
Magnetic compass error is a combination of errors caused by what element(s)?
a. Electrical current in the atmosphere
b. Gravitational Pull
c. Variation and Deviation
d. Continental Drift
b. Gravitational Pull
You are the forward lookout and observe a contact on the port beam. What bearing should you report to the bridge?

a. 00 degrees
b. 090 degrees
c. 180 degrees
d. 270 degrees
d. 270 degrees
What is the reciprocal bearing of your ship if your course is 230 degrees?

a. 050° b. 090° c. 180° d. 280°
a. 050°
Your ship is in time zone +5R at local time 1500. What is the Greenwich Mean Time?
a. 1500
b. 2000
c. 2200
d. 2400
b. 2000
What instrument communicates speed orders to the engine room?
a. Rudder angle indicator
b. Engine order telegraph
c. Engine revolution indicator
d. Depth Sounder
b. Engine order telegraph
What total length does a ship have to be to require a second masthead light?
a. 25 meters
b. 35 meters
c. 40 meters
d. 50 meters
d. 50 meters
What line is currently NOT used in the Navy?
a. three strand line
b. twisted
c. braided
d. non-plaited
d. non-plaited
A recommended way to make up a line is to lay it out in long, flat bights. What procedure is this called?
a. coiling
b. faking
c. flemishing
d. laying
b. faking
Splices are used to make permanent eyes and permanent repairs in ropes. There are three general types of splices. Which is NOT one of them?

a. eye
b. short
c. medium
d. long
c. medium
What tool should you use to splice wire?
a. A fid
b. A mallet
c. An awl
d. A marlinspike
d. A marlinspike
What type of stitch should you use to mend tears in light and medium canvas?

a. Flat b. Round c. Baseball d. Herringbone
b. Round
at is line that is less than 1.5inches in circumference called?

a. Twine b. Small Stuff c. Hawser d. Marline
b. Small Stuff
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast to mean
“I intend to overtake you on your starboard side”
two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts to mean
“I intend to overtake you on your port side”
three short blasts to mean
“I am operating astern propulsion”
three all-round lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these lights shall be red and the middle light shall be white
vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
three shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen. The highest and lowest of these shapes shall be balls and the middle one a diamond
vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen
vessel not under command shall exhibit
two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen
vessel not under command shall exhibit
two all-round red lights in a vertical line where they can best be seen
vessel not under command
two balls or similar shapes in a vertical line where they can best be seen
vessel not under command
Five short blasts of the ship’s whistle
ship initiating the emergency breakaway