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Define the purpose of the Naval aviation safety program.
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The primary purpose is to preserve human and material resources.
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What is the responsibility of the CO in terms of the safety program?
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The CO will require thet perosns are instructed and drilled in all safety precautions and procedures, and that they are complied with and posted.
In instances where safety precautions have not been issued, the CO will issue or augment such safety precausions as deemed necessary. |
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What is the responsibility of the ASO(aviaiton safety officer) in terms of the safety program?
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Principle advisor to CO on all safety matters involving flight.
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What is the responsibility of the ground safety officer in terms of the safety program?
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The ground safety officer is the principle adivsor to the CO on all safety matters not involving flight operations.
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What is the responsibility of the DH(Department Head) in terms of the safety program?
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coordinates departement's safety program with the unit's safety officer and supervises the department's division safety officer. They ensure that all safety precautions are strickly observed by all persons in department.
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What is the responsibility of the DIVO in terms of the safety program?
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Ensure personnel comply with all safety instructions. Prepare and submit safety instructions deemed necessary for Command safety.
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What is the responsibility of the safety PO in terms of the safety program?
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Ensure that personnel are instructed in all safety matters and are familiar with safety instructions. Central point for all safety related matters or concerns within a work center.
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What is the responsibility of the all hands in terms of the safety program?
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All personnel will familiarize themselves with safety regulations and instructions applicable to themselves and their assigned duties. Comply with established safety standards, and report hazard and mishaps IAW their safety program.
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What is the purpose of the enlisted safety council?
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Set goals, manage assets, review safety related recommendations.
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How does human factors contribute to aviation mishaps?
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It causes an alarmingli high number of mishaps. It is part of nearly every mishap.
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How do maintenance/support factors contribute to aviation mishaps?
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Includes improper maintenance, improper priority assignments, lack of proper QA, the way the manufacturer made, assembled, or installed equipment, or improperly maintained equipment.
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How do administrative and supervisory factors contribute to aviation mishaps?
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Improper level of supervision or a failure to require personnel to meet PQS. Lack of training.
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How do material failures/malfunctions contribute to aviation mishaps?
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Faulty design, defective manufacture/repair. Most will involve maintenance factors or human error.
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How do environmental factors contribute to aviation mishaps?
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Very few mishaps are caused by "acts of God". Human error is usually a causal factor.
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What is a "Class A" mishap?
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Cost of reportable material damage is $1,000,00 or more.
An injury or illness results in a fatality or permanent total disability. |
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What is a "Class B" mishap?
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Cost of reportable material damage is $200,000, but less than $1,000,000.
An injury or illness results in permanent partial disability OR Three or more personnel are inpatient hospitalized. |
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What is a "Class C" mishap?
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Cost of reportable material damage is more than $20,000 but less than $100,000.
A non-fatal injury resulting in any loss of time from work beyond the day or shift on which it occurred; or a non-fatal occupational illness or disability that causes loss of time from work or disability at any time. |
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What is the purpose of the aviation confined spaces program?
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Ensure a safe environment is maintained when working on aeronautical equipment fuel systems.
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What are the hazards associated with RF(radio frequency) energy?
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RF can generate electrical currents and/or voltage larger enough to cause life-threatening electric shock, burn, biological changes, and cataracts.
Premature or unwanted activation of electro-explosive devices, igniting flammable materials. |
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What is the purpose of the LASEr safety program?
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To establish safety procedures for using "lasers."
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What is the purpose of safety stand down?
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To devote time to safety training, awareness, and enhancement of command safety climate.
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What is the concept of ORM(operational risk managment)?
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ORM is a systematic, decision-making process used to identify and manage hazards that endager naval resources.
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Who is the current (2009) SECNAV?
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The Honorable Ramond "Ray" Edwin Mobus.
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Who is the current (2009) CNO?
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ADM Gary Roughead
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Who is the current (2009) MCPON?
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MCPON (SS/SW) Rick D. West
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What is Naval Air Force Commander?
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The naval air force commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (CDRAIRPAC) and naval air force commander, U.S. Atlantic Fleet (CDRAIRlANT) are directly below their respective Commander in chief, Pacific or Atlantic.
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What is a type Commander?
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Type Commanders are in charge of a certain type of squadron. (VA, VAW, VS, VR, VP, HS, HC, VX, ETC)
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What are aircraft controlling Custodians?
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The term applied to air commands and COMNAVAIRSYSCOM for exercising administrative control of assignment, employment, and logistics support of certain aircraft and aircraft engines as specified
by the CNO. The following ACC's have been designated by CNO: COMANVAIRLANT COMNAVAIRPAC CNATRA COMNAVAIRESFOR COMNAVAIRSYSCOM |
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What is a functional wing commander?
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Wing commanders are responsible for the material readiness, administration, training, and inspection of squadrons under their command.(e.g.CPRW2 for PACFLT, CPRW1 for ATLFLT)
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Who is VP-47, VP-9, and VP-4's wing command and commander?
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WING 2, commanded by CAPT Urbano
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He works in the John W. Finn building.
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What are the six areas of Naval doctrine?
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1.Warfare
2.Intelligence 3.Planning 4.Logistics 5.Operations 6.Command and Control |
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How does Naval aviaiton support Reconnaisance/surveillance?
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The ability to search for and intercept, record, and analize radiated electromagnetic energy
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How does Naval Aviation support antisubmarine warfare?
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P-3, H-60's, etc, can be used to locate and destroy submarines.
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How does Naval Aviation support amphibious assault?
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Aircraft provide bombardment by missiles, bombs, and other ordinance. Helicopters can transport troops and their equipment from ship to shore.
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How does Naval Aviation support logistics support?
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Aircraft can transport troops, personnel, and cargo where needed by the military.
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How does Naval Aviation support search and rescue?
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Aircraft and provide search data and surviellance, and rescue actions.
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How does Naval Aviation support mine warfare?
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Aircraft can be used to locate mines.
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What conditions led to the formation of the U.S. Navy?
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The king of England allowed the 13 colonies to trade only with England. Tax law problems arose known as "taxation without representation". On October 13, 1775 the Continental Congress authorized the purchase of two vessels.
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What qualities characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support national policies?
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Readiness, flexibility, self-sustainablility, and mobility.
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What are the three levels of war?
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1. Strategic
2. Tactical 3. Operational |
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How does Naval intelligence, more than any other service, support peace time operational decision making?
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Intelligence is critical to the decision making process. Being able to collect abd distribute information compresses the time cycle for decision making. Intelligence estimates, disseminated in a timely fashion, center the focus on effort, identify critical vulnerabilities, and enhance combat effectiveness.
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What is the mision of Naval logistics?
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Making sustained Naval and joint operations possible.
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What are the two major components to Naval logistics?
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1. Fleet-Based sustainment assets
2. Strategic sustainment assets |
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State the importance of planning in Naval Operations.
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When military action is one of the potential responses to a situation threatening U.S. interests, a plan is prepared using either the joint deliberate-planning process or crisis-action procedures, when needed. U.S. military strength is best enhanced by the deliberate peacetime analysis, planning, and exercises.
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When did the Battle of Coral Sea take place?
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7-8 May, 1942
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What are some significant details about the Battle of Coral Sea?
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The U.S. had broken the Japanese code.
The U.S. was alerted to a large Japanese force moving to the Coral Sea to seize Port Moresby. 1st Carrier vs. Carrier battle. Tactical victory for Japan, but strategic setback. |
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When did the Batlle of Midway take place?
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3-6 June, 1942
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What are some significant details about the Battle of Midway?
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It was the turning point of the Pacific War.
The U.S sank four Japanese carriers, and only lost one. The Japanese lost its bid for the Pacific. |
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When was the Battle of Guadalcanal?
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13-15 November 1942
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What are some significant details about Guadalcanal?
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The loss of the five Sullivan brothers.
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What is the date "Birthdate of Naval Aviation"?
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8 May 1911
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What was the Navy's first aircraft?
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Glenn Curtiss biplane, or the A-1.
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What are some significant details about the Battle of Midway?
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It was the turning point of the Pacific War.
The U.S sank four Japanese carriers, and only lost one. The Japanese lost its bid for the Pacific. |
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When was the Battle of Guadalcanal?
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13-15 November 1942
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What are some significant details about Guadalcanal?
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The loss of the five Sullivan brothers.
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What is the date "Birthdate of Naval Aviation"?
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8 May 1911
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What was the Navy's first aircraft?
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Glenn Curtiss biplane, or the A-1.
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What was the first jet-powered Naval aircraft?
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FH-1 Phantom
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What jet-powered naval aircraft made the first operational landings and takeoffs at sea?
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FJ-1 Fury
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Who was the first Naval Aviator in space?
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Alan Shepherd flew a 15 minute sub-orbital flight onboard the Mercury capsule, Freedom 7.
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What is the enlisted rating AB?
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Aviation Boatswains Mate
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What is the enlisted rating AC?
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Air Traffic Controller
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What is the enlisted rating AD?
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Aviation Machinists Mate
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What is the enlisted rating AE?
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Aviaiton Electrician's Mate
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What is the enlisted rating AG?
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Aerographer's Mate
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What is the enlisted rating AK?
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Aviation Store(Now combined with the SK rating)
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What is the enlisted rating AM?
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Aviation Structural Mechanic
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What is the enlisted rating AO?
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Aviation Ordinanceman
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What is the enlisted rating AS?
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Aviation Support Equipment Technician
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What is the enlisted rating AT?
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Aviation Electronics Technic
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What is the enlisted rating AW?
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Airwarfare Systems Operators
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What is the enlisted rating AZ?
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Aviation Maintenance Administrationman
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What is the enlisted rating PR?
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Aircrew Survival Equipmentman
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What is the enlisted rating PH?
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Photographer's Mate (Now merged into MC)
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What does the term "inertia" refer to?
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The willingness of an object to remain at rest, or continue in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.
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What does the term "acceleration" refer to?
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The rate of change of the speed and/or the velocity of matter with time.
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What does the term "speed" refer to?
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The rate of movement or motion in a given amount of time. (Used when ONLY to rate of movement is meant.)
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What does the term "velocity" refer to?
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The speed of an abject at any given time, and in any given direction.
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What is Newton's first law of motion?
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An object at rest will remain at rest, or an object in motion will continue in motion at the same speed and in the same direction, until acted upon by an outside force.
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What is Newton's second law of motion?
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If an object moving with uniform speed is acted upon by an external force, the change of motion, or acceleration will be directly proportional to the amount of force and inversely proportional to the mass of the object being moved.
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What is Newton's third law of motion?
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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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Define Bernoulli's principle.
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When a fluid flowing through a tube reaches a constriction or narrowing of the tube, the speed of the fluid passing through the constriction is increased and its pressure decreased.
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How does Bernoulli's principle apply to aviation?
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The airfoil of an aircraft wing is designed to create circulation in the airstream and develop the lifting pressure over the airfoil surface.
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How many miles per hour is a knot equal to?
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1 knot is equal to 1.1 miles per hour.
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What are the conditions for small craft wind warnings?
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33 knots or less, that are of concern to small craft.
Set by local authority. |
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What are the conditions for gale wind warnings?
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Warning for harbor, inland waters and ocean areas for winds of 34 to 47 knots.
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What are the conditions for storm wind warnings?
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Warning for harbor, inland waters and ocean areas for winds of 48 knots of greater.
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What are the conditions for tropical depression warnings?
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Warning for land, harbor, inland waters and ocean areas for winds of 33 knots of less.
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What are the conditions for tropical storm warnings?
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Warning for land, harbor, inland waters and ocean areas for winds of 34 to 63 knots.
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What are the conditions for hurricane/typhoon warnings?
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Warning for land, harbor, inland waters and ocean areas for winds of 64 knots or greater.
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When is a thunderstorm issued?
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When thunderstorms are within 3 miles of the airfield, or in the immediate area.
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When are severe thunderstorm warnings issued?
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When thunderstorms with wind gusts of 50 knots of greater and/or hail of 3/4 inch in diameter or greater is forecast to impact the warning area.
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When is a tornado warning issued?
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When tornadoes have been sited or detected by RADAR in or adjacent to the warning area, or have a strong potential to develop in the warning area.
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Describe the aerodynamic term lift.
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The force that acts, in an upward motion, to support the aircraft in the air.
It counteracts the effects of weight. It must be greater than the weight to sustain flight. |
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Describe the aerodynamic term "weight."
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The force of gravity acting downward on the aircraft.
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Describe the aerodynamic term drag.
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The force that tends to hold an aircraft back.
Drag is caused by the disruption of the air about the wings, fuselage or body, and all protruding objects on the aircraft. Drag resists motion. |
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Describe the aerodynamic term thrust.
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The force developed by the aircraft's engine, and acts in the forward direction.
Thrust must be greater than, or equal to the effects of drag in order for flight to beging or be sustained. |
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Describe the aerodynamic term longitudinal axis.
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The imaginary reference line running down the center of the aircraft between the nose and tail.
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What is movement about the longitudinal avis called?
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Roll.
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Describe the aerodynamic term lateral axis.
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The imaginary reference line running parallel to the wings.
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What is movement about the lateral axis called?
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Pitch.
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Describe the aerodynamic term "vertical axis."
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The imaginary reference line running from the top to the bottom of the aircraft.
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What is movement about the vertical avis called?
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Yaw.
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On fixed-wing aircraft, what is the purpose for the ailerons?
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Ailerons provide control about the longitudinal axis.
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On fixed-wing aircraft, what is the purpose for the elevators?
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Elevators provide control about the lateral axis.
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On fixed-wing aircraft, what is the purpose for the rudder?
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The rudder provides control about the vertical axis.
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On fixed-wing aircraft, where are the ailerons?
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The ailerons are located on the trailing edge of both wing tips.
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On fixed-wing aircraft, where are the elevators?
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The elevators are located on the trailing edge of both sides of the horizontal stabilizer.
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On fixed-wing aircraft, where is the rudder?
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The rudder is located on the trailing edge of the vertical stabilizer.
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On rotary-wing aircraft, what is the purpose of the collective stick?
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The collective stick controls the pitch of the rotor blades which translates to upward and downward motion.
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On rotary-wing aircraft, what is the purpose of cyclic stick?
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The cyclic stick tilts the plane of the rotor blades forward, aft, left or right giving the helicopter its directional motion.
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On rotary-wing aircraft, what is the purpose of the foot pedals?
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The foot pedals provide control of lateral motion.(Yaw)
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What is the purpose of flaps?
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Flaps give the aircraft extra lift to reduce the landing speed, thereby reducing landing rollout. Flaps also reduce the length of the takeoff run.
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What is the purpose of spoilers?
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Spoilers decrease the wing lift.
When retracted they are flush with aircraft skin. |
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What is the purpose of speed brakes?
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Speed brakes reduce the speed of the aircraft.
For keeping the speed from building on dives, or slowing the speed prior to landing. |
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What is the purpose of slats?
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Slats are for boundary layer control, primarily for operations from carriers.
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What is the purpose of a horizontal stabilizer?
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A horizontal stabilizer provides stability of the aircraft about its lateral axis.This is longitudinal stability.
It serves as the base to which elevators are attached. |
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What is the purpose of vertical stabilizer?
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Maintains the stability of the aircraft about its vertical axis. This is known as directional stability.
It serves as the base to which elevators are attached. |
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What is the purpose of the tail rotor on a rotary-wing aircraft?
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The tail rotor counteracts the torque action of the main rotor by producing thrust in the oposite direction.
The tail rotor also controls the yawing action of the helicopter. |
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Define the term "angle of attack".
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The angle at which a body, such as an airfoil or fuselage, meet a flow of air.
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Explain the term "autorotation".
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A method of allowing a helicopter to land safely from altitude without using engine power by making use of the reversed airflow up through the rotor system to reduce to rate of descent.
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What are the components of a basic hydraulic system?
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1. A reservoir to hold a supply of hydraulic fluid.
2. A pump to provide a flow of fluid. 3. Tubing to transmit the fluid. 4. A selector valve to direct the flow of fluid. 5. An actuating unit to convert the fluid pressure into useful work. |
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What are the main components of a landing gear?
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1. Shock strut assembly-Absorbs the shock that otherwise would be sustained by the airframe.
2. Tires-Allows the aircraft to roll easily and provides traction during takeoff and landing. 3. Wheel brake assembly-Used to slow and stop aircraft, and prevent movement while parked. 4. Retracting and extending mechanism-All necessary hardware to electrically or hydraulically extend and retract the landing gear. 5. Side struts and supports-Provides lateral strength/support for the landing gear. |
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State the safety precautions when servicing aircraft tires.
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Aircraft tires are amongst the most highly stressed parts of the aircraft.
Always approach tires from fore to aft. Deflate before removing. |
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What are the five basic sections of a jet engine?
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1. Intake
2. Compressor 3. Combustion Chamber 4. Turbine 5. Exhaust |
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What are the four types of engine systems?
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1. Turbojet
2. Turboshaft 3. Turboprop 4. Turbofan |
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How does a turbojet engine work?
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Turbojet engines project a column of air to the rear at an extremely high velocity to propel the aircraft in the opposite of forward direction.
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How does a turboshaft engine work?
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A turboshaft engine delivers power through a shaft to drive something other than a propeller. Used commonly on helicopters.
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How does a turboprop engine work?
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Propulsion is accomplished by the conversion of the majority of the gas-energy into mechanical power to drive a propeller.
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How does a turbofan engine work?
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Pasically the same as a turboprop except that the propeller is replaced by a duct-enclosed axial-flow fan.
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State the purpose of an afterburner.
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Used during takeoff and combat maneuvering to boost the enormal thrust of a gas turbine engine through additional burning of the remaining unused air in the exhaust section.
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What is the NATO code for JP-4?
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F-40
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What type of fuel is NEVER used on ships?
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JP-4
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What is the NATO code for JP-5?
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F-44
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What is the NATO code for JP-8?
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F-34
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What is the only fuel approved for use on naval vessel?
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JP-5
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What is the NATO code for JP-8?
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F-34
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What are three hazards associated with jet fuel?
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1. Explosion from fumes
2. Vapor Inhalation 3. Toxic Contact with Skin, eyes, or swallowing. |
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Describe the symptoms of fuel vapor inhalation.
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1. Nausea
2. Dizziness 3. Headaches 4. Death |
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What is the purpose of the APU?
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The APU provides electrical power when engine driven generators are not operating of when external power is not available. The gas turbine provides compressed air for air conditioning and pneumatic engine starting.
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Identify the reasons for and methods of non-destructive inspeciton(NDI).
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NDI can provide 100% sampling with no affect to the use of the part or system being inspected. Methods can be visual, optical, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current, ultrasonic, radiographic, etc.
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What effect does icing have on the performance of naval aircraft?
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Icing can cause: loss of engine power, aerodynamic efficiency, loss of proper operation of control surfaces, brakes and landing gear, loss of outside vision, false instrument indications, and loss of radio.
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What is the purpose of a pitot-static system?
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The pitot-static includes three indicators which track altimeter, airspeed, and rate-of-climb.
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What is the purpose of the airspeed indicator?
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The airspeed indicator displays the speed of the aircraft in relation to the air in which the aircraft is flying.
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What is the purpose of altimeters?
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The altimeter shows the height of the aircraft above sea level.
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What is the purpose of the rate-of-climb indicator?
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The rate-of-climb indicator shows the rate at which an aircraft is climbing or descending.
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What is the purpose of an attitude indicator?
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It shows the pilot the relative position of the aircraft compared to the earth's horizon.
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What is the purpose of the turn and bank indicator?
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Shows the correct execution of a turn and bank. Also shows lateral attitude of aircraft in straight flight.
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What is the purpose of navigation systems?
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Navigation systems and instruments direct, plot and control the course or position of the aircraft.
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What is the purpose of IFF?
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IFF allows friendly craft to identify themselves automatically before approaching near enough to threaten the security of other naval units.
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What is the purpose of RADAR?
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RADAR is used to detect objects at distances much greater than is visually possible.
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What is the magnetic (standby) compass?
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A direct-reading magnetic compass, mounted on the instrument panel, read like the dial of a guage.
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What is the purpose of communication systems?
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A practical means of communicating with moving vehicles, such as ships of aircraft.
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What is the purpose of bombs?
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A bomb is a free-falling explosive weapon and may be unguided or guided. It is designed for release over enemy targets to reduce and neutralize the enemy's war potential by destructive explosion, fire, nuclear reaction, etc.
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What is the purpose of rockets?
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A missile contains an explosive section and a propulsion section, and is unable to change it's direction.
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What is the purpose of a missile?
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A vehicle containing an explosive section, propulsion section, and guidance section.
It is able to change direction after being fired. |
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What is the purpose of a mine?
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A mine is an underwater explosive put into position by surface ships, submarines, or aircraft. A mine explodes only when a taget comes near of in contact with it. The are primarily used to defend or control vital straits, port approaches, convoy anchorages and seaward coastal barriers.
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What is the purpose of a torpedo?
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A torpedo is a self-propelled underwater missil, used against surface and underwater targets. Primary weapon employed in ASW.
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What is the purpose of a curcuit breaker?
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A protective device that opens a circuit when the current exceed a predetermined value. They can be reset.
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What is the purpose of a fuse?
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A protective device inserted in-line with a circuit. It contains a metal that will melt or break when current is increased beyond a specific value.
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State Ohm's law.
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E=IR
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What is voltage?
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Voltage is the "driving force" behind electrical current.
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What is current?
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Current is the flow of electrons.
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What is resistance?
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Resistance is the opposing force to the flow of electrons.
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Define the term "aircraft handling".
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Aircraft handling is a general term that describes any movement of aircraft or associated equipment.
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State the purpose of standard aircraft taxi signals.
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Standardized by all branches of the Armed Forces so that there will be no misunderstanding when a taxi signalman of one service is signaling a pilot of another.
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What are the vehicle speed limits on the flightline and around aircraft?
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The speed limit within 50 feet of aircraft is 5 MPH. Along runways, taxiways, and work areas it is 10 MPH.
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What is the maximum towing speed of an aircraft?
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As fast as the slowest walker.
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Name the four categories of tiedown requirements?
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1. Initial
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