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57 Cards in this Set
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Which of the following commands are subordinate to Naval Beach Group?
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Assualt Craft Unit (ACU)
Amphibious Construction Battalion (ACB) BeachMasters Unit (BMU) |
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Which organization is responsible for installing beaching range markers and lights?
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BMU
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The LHD was specifically designed to accomplish which of the following tasks?
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Accommodate air-cushioned landing craft
& Provide facilities for the Harrier II jet |
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Which of the following amphibious ships is the primary control ship for all waterborne crafts in an assault wave?
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LPD (Landing Transport Docking)
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Which of the following amphibious ships is the principal ship employed to support vertical assault (helicopter-borne) ship-to-shore movement?
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LPH (Landing Transport Helicopter)
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What is the LCPL used for during amphibious operations?
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To be used as support Underwater Demolition Team (UDT) operation, as a gig/officer boat
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The steel landing craft utility (LCU) has a carrying capacity of how many tons?
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180 tons
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Which of the following crafts is an air cushion craft?
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Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
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What is the first sequence in a waterborne ship-to-shore movement?
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Assembly and Formation of landing ships, amphibious vehicles
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What type of hour is designated for the beginning of the debarkation and the timing of the ship-to-shore movement?
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H
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What type of plans are used to execute an assault wave?
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Primary Assault Plan & Alternate Plans
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Where are the on-call circles located in the assemble area?
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Astern
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Where are the wave-forming circles located in the assault wave?
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Close to the Bow
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What does the letters LOD stand for in an amphibious assault wave?
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Line of Departure (LOD)
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What is the lane called that extends seaward from the landing beach to the line of departure?
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Boat Lane
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Where are approach lanes located during an assault wave?
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Extensions of the boat lanes from the LOD towards the transport area
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What flag is always used to call boats into the well deck?
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WHISKEY
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What does the top color of the debarkation light indicate?
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Port & Stbd sides
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Who positions the boats or craft in the well deck of a ship?
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Well Deck Control Officer (WDCO)
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What color is the top color for the debarkation light in the well deck to bring boats or small craft in?
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Green
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Who is the overall coordinator for all waterborne assaults?
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Combat Cargo Officer (CCO)
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Which of the following officers is the direct assistant to the CCO?
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Assistant Combat Cargo Officer (ACCO)***also know as Combat Cargo Assistant (CCA)
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Which of the following officers dispatches the boat waves from the line of departure and has control of one of the colored beaches?
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Primary Control Officer (PCO)
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Which of the following officers is the principal assistant to the PCO?
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Secondary Control Officer (SCO)
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What officer is embarked in an LCPL that is displaying the ZERO flag over the beach flag?
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Boat Guide Commander (BGC)
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What individual takes station ahead of the wave and leads them to the line of departure?
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Wave Guide Officer (WGO)
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In which of the following publications would you find the standard identification flags, lights, and markers?
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NTTP 3-02.1
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What is used to identify beach areas that are in sections?
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Colors
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What size of flags are flown on the beach during an assault?
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No.4
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Marker lights should be visible for at least how many yards?
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1000 yards
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At what location should the boats, craft, and amphibious vehicles in a scheduled wave remove from sight all special designators, such as flags and paddles?
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Line of Departure (LOD)
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What is the nighttime cargo identification signal for bulk cargo?
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2 steady red lights
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What signal should you hoist to indicate to wave 5 that he/she has a 2-minute standby?
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Five Flag Closed Up
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What flag is used to indicate a man overboard?
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OSCAR
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Who is responsible for ensuring that assigned safety observers are present throughout well deck operations and are qualified in the positions they are observing?
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WDCO
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Which of the following safety equipment must be worn during Condition 1A?
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Personal flotation device with whistle and light attached
Steel-toed boots Hearing protection |
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Why is the use of standard terminology important during well deck operations?
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To eliminate confusion & ambiguity
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How should fork trucks drive on ramps in the well deck?
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Forward going up the ramp, in reverse going down
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In which publication can you find guidance for combating well deck emergencies?
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Wet Well Operations Manual
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What color wands are used to launch and recover landing craft at night or in reduced visibility?
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Red & Green
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Which signal indicates a ready well?
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Green Signal flag waved
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Who should inspect all cargo and vehicles to ensure safe handling conditions?
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Combat Cargo Officer (CCO) & Ship's BOS'N
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of the ship’s ballast system?
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Watertight Integrity
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Who is normally the ship’s Ballasting Officer?
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Damage Control Assistant (DCA)
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the Officer of the Deck during ballasting operations?
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Planning and movement of cargo, personnel and vehicles for embarkation/debarkation.
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When should operation of LCM-8’s be secured?
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When visibility drops to 1/2 mile or less
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Markings at the 45-degree, 90-degree, and stop positions on the stern gate operating arms should be
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6 inch wide white bands
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Which method of loading vehicles and cargo decreases craft turnaround time because it eliminates the requirement for continuous ballasting procedures?
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Stern Gate Marriages
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What is the greatest factor to be considered when planning an underway launch?
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Navigation
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What does the term “squat” refer to?
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Hull sinkage as a ship increases speed in shallow water
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When should craft be secured for sea?
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When the landing craft are in position and the well is dry
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What is the maximum allowable speed for launching LCU?
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12 knots
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Which craft is less susceptible to submerged mines and underwater ordnance?
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Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC)
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Which NSTM provides general guidance on assault craft securing techniques?
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NSTM 584
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The use of what equipment is MANDATORY when securing landing craft in the well?
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Shoring and Lashing Gear together
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In general, the length of the shoring should never exceed how many times its minimum thickness?
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30 times
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What strength lashings must be used when securing armored vehicles?
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70,000 lbs lashings*** most common known as 70k gripes
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