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State the six areas that comprise Naval Doctrine
Naval Command and control
Naval Operations
Naval Warfare
Naval Logistics
Naval Intelligence
Naval Planning
State the seven principles of Naval Logistics
Flexibility
Economy
Responsiveness
Simplicity
Attainability
Sustainability
Survivability
What was the first navy ship named after an enlisted man
The USS OSMOND INGRAM was the first Navy ship named for an enlisted man and was launched 28 FEB 1919
Discuss Hand salute
Began during medieval times by knights to show their faces to each other by raising their visor. The hand salute in the American Navy came by way of the British Navy. It is generally agreed that the salute is the first part of the movements of uncovering
Discuss Saluting the ensign
Is a form of showing respect to our nation and to our nation’s fore fathers, who founded our country
Discuss Dipping the ensign
The U.S. Navy returns the honor of a dip only of a nation that the United States recognizes as a lawful national government
Discuss Gun salute
In the old days, this was a friendly gesture to exhibit to other ships that you had only friendly intentions (act rendered ship powerless. Today, the gun salutes, as rifle salutes and hand salutes, are all administered by the individual/groups as a sign of respect
What three classes of naval vessels existed at the inception of the Navy
Ships-of-the-Line (Battleships of sailing days) 64 to over 100 guns
Frigates (Cruisers of the 18th Century) 28 to 44 guns
Sloops-of-War (Small sailing war ships) 10 to 20 guns
Discuss the importance of the a. Battle of Coral Sea
04 – 08 May 1942 – The Battle of the Coral Sea was fought, resulting in the end of Japanese advances in the Southwest Pacific. The USS LEXINGTON (CV-2) was lost, as was the Japanese light carrier SHOHO. This battle was the first true carrier vs. carrier battle and the issue was decided entirely by aircraft.
Discuss the importance of Voyage of the Great White Fleet
16 DEC 1907 - President Theodore Roosevelt’s idea to show all nations of the world that the United States was now a major seagoing force, and was demonstrating this by sailing four battleship divisions of the Atlantic around the world, which ended in 1909
Discuss the importance of Battle of Normandy
06 JUN 1944 – The allies invade Normandy. The first battle where a land battle was launched from the sea
Discuss the importance of Battle of Midway
04 – 06 JUN 1942 – At the Battle of Midway, four Japanese carriers were sunk and only one American ship (USS YORKTOWN) was lost, marking the turning point in the Pacific part of WWII
Discuss the importance of Battle of Guadalcanal
12 – 15 NOV 1942 – In two furious night actions U.S. forces slugged it out with Japanese forces in the Battle of Guadalcanal. The Japanese lost two battleships, but the U. S. Navy had began receiving new units at an increasing rate and so had more muscle left than the Japanese. Five Sullivan brothers who died in one of the lost cruisers, were honored by the USS SULIVANS (DD-537), the first destroyer named for more than one person.
Discuss the importance of Battle of Leyte Gulf
23 – 25 OCT 1944 - The final blow to the Japanese Navy. In three connected sea-air battles, known collectively as the Battle of Leyte Gulf the Imperial Japanese Navy was virtually destroyed. The loss of the Philippines severed their empire and the homeland was cut off from the main supply to the south
Discuss the conditions that led to the formation of the U.S. Navy
In both war and peace, the oceans and coastal waters of the world have been the lifelines of supply and communications. Recognizing the strategic importance of British resupply by sea during the American Revolutionary War, General George Washington initiated America’s first sea-based offensive against the British. Washington’s armed vessels provided significant support to colonial efforts, demonstrating the value of military operations at sea. We assembled the initial continental fleet from converted merchantmen.
State the qualities that characterize the Navy/Marine Corps team as instruments to support national policy.
Readiness
Flexibility
Self-sustainability
Mobility
State the three levels of war
Tactical (1 on 1)
Operational (Theater)
Strategic (National goals support)
State the mission of Naval Logistics
In peace and war, the mission of naval logistics is to provide and sustain our operational readiness by getting the right support to the right place at the right time. In peace, operational readiness stems from the ability of our naval forces to accomplish a wide range of day-to-day tasking. In war, operational readiness is the forerunner of war fighting effectiveness
State the importance of planning to Naval Operations
In able to achieve victory, all evolutions must be planned and subordinates must be aware of the plan. This will enable them to carry out their mission effectively. The process of Command and Control includes the Planning, Directing, Coordinating and Controlling of Forces and Operations.
Discuss the responsibilities of Secretary of Defense
The principal defense policy adviser to the president and is responsible for the formulation of general defense policy and policy related to DOD, and the execution of approved policy.
Discuss the responsibilities of Secretary of the Navy
A civilian in charge of the DON. The SECNAV is responsible for the policies and control of DON, including its organization, administration, operation and efficiency.
Discuss the responsibilities of Chief of Naval Operations
The CNO takes precedence over all other officers of the naval service. As the Navy representative on the JCS, he keeps the SECNAV informed on JCS activities and is responsible to the president and the secretary of defense for duties external to DON as prescribed by law.
Discuss the responsibilities of Fleet Commander in Charge
CINCPACFLT in charge of 3rd, 5th and 7th fleets, CINCLANTFLT in charge of 2nd fleet, and CINCUSNAVEUR is in charge of the 6th fleet
Discuss the responsibilities of Type Commander
COMNAVSURFPAC
Discuss the responsibilities of Operational Commander
COMTHRDFLT inport SDGO and SOCAL, and COMFIFTHFLT and COMSEVENTHFLT while deployed.
Discuss the role of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy
The Navy’s senior enlisted member. Assigned to the Office of the CNO for a three-year tour of duty.
Discuss the role of Fleet Master Chief
CINCPACFLT
Discuss the role of Force Master Chief
In charge of Naval Forces.
Discuss Atlantic Fleet
the 2nd Fleet includes ships and craft organized into commands by type. These type commands are fleet training commands; amphibious forces; fleet marine forces; naval air forces; cruiser-destroyer forces; mine warfare forces; submarine forces; and service commands, groups and units.
Discuss Pacific Fleet
the 3rd and 7th fleet includes ships and craft organized into commands by type. These type commands are fleet training commands; amphibious forces; fleet marine forces; naval air forces; cruiser-destroyer forces; mine warfare forces; submarine forces; and service commands, groups and units.
Discuss Naval Forces Europe
consists of mainly the 6th fleet. Has same purpose as PAC/LANT Fleets
Discuss Military Sealift Command
to provide immediate sealift capability in an emergency. The MSC also supports scientific projects and other programs for agencies and departments of the U.S
State the geographic Area of Responsibility of each fleet
2nd Fleet - the Atlantic Fleet
3rd and 7th Fleets - Pacific Fleet
5th Fleet – North Arabian Gulf
6th Fleet - Naval Forces Europe
Military Sealift Commands (MSC) - Worldwide
State the purpose and content of Standard Organization and Regulations of the US Navy
Describes the many aspects of the standard unit organization. Each unit in the Navy has a ship’s/command’s organization and regulations manual.
State the purpose and content of Ship’s/Command’s Organization and Regulations Manual
governs the coordination of evolutions and emergency procedures and conduct of personnel in the unit. Its purpose is to provide a ready source of information concerning the duties, responsibilities, and authority of unit personnel
Discuss the purpose of the Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program in relation to Command Training Team
Presents command specific training, Navy Rights and Responsibilities (NR&R) workshops, annual sexual harassment training, and other equal opportunity training as may be required. Through this training the CO can provide training for any deficiencies in equal opportunity within the command that may have surfaced
Discuss the purpose of the Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program in relation to Command Assessment Team
Conducts command assessments. Allows the CO to assess the equal opportunity climate of the command, the level of equal opportunity within the command and any possible areas of concern. Members should consist of as diverse a group as possible (i.e., different pay-grade, race/ethnic background, religion) to provide most beneficial results from interviews and POA&M.
Discuss the purpose of the Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program in relation to Navy Rights and Responsibilities
Designed to ensure all personnel at a command are aware of their rights to equal opportunity and treatment within the Navy. Also identifies the responsibility of each member to uphold the rights of others in that same regard, and to report any infractions, however minor, to the chain of command so they may be resolved before it affects the work or well-being of the member. TO BE COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF REPORTING ABOARD
Discuss the purpose of the Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program in relation to Command Assessment
Records command demographics by race, ethnicity, gender and pay-grade group, as well as providing data on retention, discipline and advancement. This survey provides an overview of the equal opportunity “attitude” of the command from various pay-grade, ethnic or race groups. Allows for interviews and recorded observations to be made to form a complete picture of the equal opportunity climate of the command
Discuss the purpose of the Command Managed Equal Opportunity (CMEO) Program in relation to Plan of Action and Milestones
Provides a suggested timeline for correction of any equal opportunity problems found during the command assessment. Identifies actual and/or perceived problems within the command, suggested solutions from the CAT, and allows for follow-on interviews with command personnel to ensure equal opportunity deficiencies are being corrected.
Explain the importance of the Coordinated Shipboard Allowance
List (COSAL)
COSAL, a tool used to identify ship’s equipment/characteristics and part support, if maintained and updated properly will allow the ship to be self sufficient for an extended period of time
Discuss the processes in reference to COSAL
Validating - the first step in processing removed equipment APL or an erroneous APL.in which allowance document is validated against actual removed equipment.
Updating - the most important step in processing a deletion to your COSAL to make sure only those repair parts unique to the equipment removed are deleted.
Automated Shore Interface/Revised Alternative Data flow (ASI/RAD) - an automated system used to update COSAL. It contains all changes and new APLs that pertains to your ship.
Explain how frequently ordered parts effect demand processing
Frequently ordered parts during demand processing will result in either increased in allowance of all COSAL items or establish an allowance quantity for non-COSAL supported demand based item. Internals are monthly and externals are quarterly
Discuss the purpose of Material Obligation Validation
A management tool that serves two ways:

Updates material outstanding file records by identifying received items that were never posted.

Identifies outstanding requisitions that are no longer required therefore requiring cancellation.
Discuss the Depot Level Repairable (DLR)Program
A supply program that tracks all high dollar value requisitions requiring mandatory carcass turn-in identified by cognizant symbols 7H,7E,7X,7G,7Q & 7R
Explain the procedures on Not Ready for Issue (NRFI) DLRs in regard to Turn-In
Required within 24 hrs of receipt of all DLR requisitions with an advice code of 5S, 5A, 5D, and 5G.
Explain the procedures on Not Ready for Issue (NRFI) DLRs in regard to Remain in Place
An exception to the 24-hr turn around time for all DLR turn-in. Some turn-ins require more than 24 hours before it can be removed from a system or equipment. Identified by advice code 5S.
Define the purpose of Maintenance Assistance Modules
replaceable modules required to execute an approved maintenance plan that calls for identifying the fault of a failed module through progressive or selective module substitution.
Define the purpose of Bulkhead ready spares
spares that are designated by the hardware systems command during maintenance engineering analysis to be stored in or near certain equipment for trouble shooting and for effecting rapid equipment repairs. The only one is in IC Gyro for the WSN-2
Discuss the Battle Group Asset Management System (BAMS) concept
Collective management of all parts carried by individual ships within a battle group that allows the battle group Material Control Officer (MATCONOFF) to direct transfer of a repair part to fill a high priority requisitions from one ship to another within the same battle group.
Explain the difference between the two components of the Operating Target
Equipment Maintenance Related Material (EMRM) - this is your repair money. A budget used to fund all NR (repair part) and NB (DLR) requisitions

Other - A budget used to fund all consumable, tool, medical, communication, vehicles, and other services related requisitions
Explain the effects of the following on ships OPTAR
-Departmental budget
-Consolidated Residual Asset Management System Inventory (CRAMSI)
-Hazardous material reutilization
-Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO)
-Departmental budget - Part of ships OPTAR allocated among various departments. The use of departmental budget decreases overall total of ships OPTAR balance. Every Quarter.
-Consolidated Residual Asset Management System Inventory (CRAMSI) - Repair parts and shipboard items that can be acquired by ships free of charge. OPTAR money saver. These are free issue.
-Hazardous material reutilization - Excess HAZMAT acquired by ships free of charge. OPTAR money saver.
-Defense Reutilization Marketing Office (DRMO) - Centralized agency that stores and redistributes excess Navy asset. OPTAR money saver.
Explain how credit is distributed for erroneously ordered parts when they are turned back in to supply
Credit for erroneously ordered part turned back in to supply is returned to the Type Commander (TYCOM) for further redistribution back to the fleet
Define the Uniform Material Movement and Issue Priority System (UMMIPS) and the role it plays with the priority designator
A common basis to determine the relative importance of competing demands for resources of the logistics system such as warehousing, requisition processing, and material assets that will influence the usage of Priority designators
What is the purpose of Fleet freight/cargo messages
Message sent by ship informing shore based activities when and where to route mail and/or cargo during deployment. Consolidating Afloat Requisitioning Guide Overseas (CARGO) is used normally during deployment for procurement of consumable/repair parts from supply ships.
Explain endurance loading of subsistence and how it affects the ship’s mission and sustainability
Load 45 days of food to ensure the ship can transit to op area before replenishing at sea or ashore. 45 days
Define and describe the Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA) and state how it affects each crew member:
The Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA) is a set quantity of food required to provide a nutritionally adequate daily diet for one person and can be defined by components or monetary value. Typically the amount of money we are allowed to spend to feed one ration. A ration = 20% for breakfast, 40% for dinner, and 40% for supper. The amount of money needed to accomplish this is set forth by the NAVSUP Notice 7330, which is published quarterly
Describe the principle monthly foodservice report and where it is submitted
NAVSUP Form 1359 is the principle monthly document. It is called the General Mess Summary Document. It is submitted to Naval Supply System Command (Code 51) by the fifth of the month. It covers:
-Beginning and ending inventories
-All receipts both with and without charge
-All expenditures
-Meals sold for cash or credit basis and surcharges
-All monthly cash deposits
-Rations allowed and fed
-Stores consumed and food cost
-Monetary allowance
-Over and under issue status
-Inventory percentage and date of last full inventory.

NAVSUP 1090 is the Food Preparation Sheet
State what kind of rations are utilized during battle stations when the galley or galley personnel are
not available
-MRE’s, meals ready to eat.
-Brown Bags
State the measuring standard for Line
Sailors refer to fiber rope as line. More precisely, line refers to rope, either fiber or wire, that is in use or has been cut for a specific purpose, like life lines, heaving lines, lead lines, or mooring lines.
State the measuring standard for Wire rope
Made by twisting long strands of steel wire together in opposite directions
Discuss the difference between three strand and double braid synthetic mooring line, with respect to
-Strength
-Breaking characteristics
-Durability
-Strength: All synthetic lines are stronger than natural or manila lines. For example nylon and polyester lines are 275% stronger than manila, polypropylene line is 200% stronger than manila, sisal is 80% stronger than manila.
-Breaking characteristics: Natural fiber lines give an observer an obvious indication that it is about to break. Synthetic does not give this warning prior to parting. When synthetic line breaks under strain, it can snap back, injure or kill someone. Therefore more dangerous to handle.
-Durability: Synthetic line is much more durable than natural fiber line. Synthetic does not rot, mildew, or harmed by mildew conditions, oil or grease. Synthetic line is also more resistant to abrasion.
Explain the meaning of the following line-handling commands:
-Hold
-Check
-Ease
-Slack
-Take-in
-Cast-off
-Avast
-Heave around
-Hold:.- to hold the line so it will not slack.

-Check:.- expresses a general idea to slow. To check a line running out under a strain means to allow only enough of it to render around the bitts to prevent the line from parting.

-Ease:.- to relax the strain.

-Slack:.- take all tension off the line.

-Take-in:.- to bring in a line or chain.

-Cast-off:.- to bring all lines in so the boat can get underway.

-Avast: - Stop.

-Heave around: - Apply tension to the line by hauling in on it.
Define Swing circle
the distance from the hawse pipe to the stern plus the amount of chain on deck. This will show you what the ship will swing over as the wind and current move the ship at anchor.
Define Drag circle
the distance from the hawse pipe to pilot house plus the length of chain. If the ship's fixes fall outside this circle the ship is dragging the anchor
Define the following terms as applied to small boats:
-Sea painter
-Steady lines
-Manropes (Monkey lines)
-Sea painter: - a line that hangs over the side of the ship and it is forward of the spot where a boat will be hoisted onboard the ship that assist the boat for alignment with the davit.

-Steady lines: - two lines forward and aft of RHIB used to hold the boat parallel to the ship when lowering or raising the RHIB.

-Manropes (Monkey lines): - lifelines from the span lowered to the boat. Each man in boat must keep one in hand while raising the boat from the water to the ship.
Describe the purpose of the following as applied to ground tackle:
-Bit
-Chock
-Cleat
-Bullnose
-Hawse pipe
-Chain
-Turnbuckle
-Bit: - cylindrical shapes of cast iron or steel arranged in pairs on deck, forward and aft of each chock. Primarily used for securing mooring lines.

-Chock:.- heavy cast fittings with smooth surfaces through which lines are led. The smooth surfaces of chocks reduce friction and wear on lines. Mooring lines are run from bitts on deck through chocks to bollards on the pier. Three basic types of chocks are closed, open and roller.

-Cleat: - a device consisting of a pair of projecting horns used to secure the line or wire.

-Bullnose: - a closed chock located at the bow of the ship.

-Hawse pipe: - a large pipe through which the anchor chain runs from the main deck to the hull.

-Chain: - attached to anchor. On board CURTS we have 13 shots.

-Turnbuckle: - a device used to adjust the length of chain stoppers or standing rigging. Used to take up slack.
Describe the purpose of the following as applied to ground tackle:
-Gypsy head
-Capstan
-Detachable link
-Chain markings
-Anchor
-Gypsy head: - a horizontal shaft windlass used to handle line or wire rope. When used, turns of line are taken around the gypsy head to pull or hoist a load. No gypsy heads onboard CURTS

-Capstan: - are mounted on deck (forecastle and fantail) to facilitate handling large, heavy mooring lines and wires. They are part of the anchor windlass on most Navy ships. The essential feature of the capstan is the vertical spool shaped drum, fitted with paws. Ridges on the drum are provided to prevent the lines from slipping. When used, turns of line are taken around the capstan drum to haul in or pay out line or wire rope.

-Detachable link: - consists of a C-shaped link with two coupling plated. The coupling plates form one side and the stud of the link. A tapered pin holds the parts together and is locked in place by a lead plug.

-Chain markings: - the purpose of these markings is to assist the anchor detail in determining how much chain has been run out.

-Anchor: - a two fluke balanced fluke weighing 6,000 pounds.
Describe the purpose of the following as applied to ground tackle:
-Chain stopper
-Pelican hook
-Wildcat
-Anchor brake
-Anchor buoy
-Chain stopper: - used to secure the anchor, the riding or aft stopper is nearest the wildcat. The housing or forward stopper is nearest the anchor.

-Pelican hook: - a quick release device, can be opened under strain. It is released by knocking away its locking ring.

-Wildcat: - a device that forms a part of the anchor windlass. It engages the chain, allowing the windlass to take in or let out chain. The wildcat is fitted with ridges to prevent the chain from slipping. The wildcat may be disengaged from the shaft of the windlass so that the wildcat turns freely when the anchor is dropped.

-Anchor brake: - used to stop the wildcat.

-Anchor buoy: - a small float secured to the anchor by light line to mark the position of the anchor.
Define the following as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship:
-Hawse
-Line
-Wire
-Spring lay
-Small stuff
-Flemish
-Coil
-Hawser: any line larger than about 5 inches in circumference, which is used for towing or mooring.

-Line: in general, Sailors refer to fiber rope as lines. More precisely, line refers to rope, either fiber or wire, that is in use or has been cut for a specific purpose, like life lines, heaving lines, lead lines or mooring lines.

-Wire: made by twisting long strands of steel wire together in opposite directions.

-Spring lay:a rope in which each strand is made up partly of wire and partly of fiber.

-Small stuff: line 1 3/4 inches in circumference and small.

-Flemish: to coil down a line on deck in a flat circular arrangement.

-Coil: to lay down line in circular turns piled loosely on top of one another.
Define the following as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship:
-Fake
-Heaving line
-Monkey fist (Heaving ball)
-Marlin
-Bight
-Bitter end
-Eye
-Fake: to lay down line on deck in long, flat bights one beside the other.

-Heaving line: a light line thrown to the pier and used to haul over mooring lines.

-Monkey fist (Heaving ball): a knot used primarily to add weight to the end of heaving lines. It is also used occasionally as fancywork on the top of lifeline stanchions.

-Marlin: two strands, left laid, tarred hemp small stuff.

-Bight: a loop in a line of chain.

-Bitter end: the free end of a line, wire or chain.

-Eye: a closed loop at the end of a line or wire.
Define the following as applied to Marlinespike Seamanship:
-Eye splice
-Long splice
-Short splice
-Marlinespike
-Fid
-Mousing
-Eye splice: use to splice a line to itself. Forms a permanent eye at the end of the line.

-Long splice: permanently joins two lines together with no change to the diameter of the line. A long splice will pass freely through a block.

-Short splice: permanently joins two lines together with a slight enlargement of diameter.

-Marlinespike: a tapered steel tool used to separate wire when making a spice.

-Fid: a sharply pointed, round, tapered, wooded tool used in opening strands of line for splicing.

-Mousing: a method used top keep slings, straps, etc., from slipping out of a hook and to strengthen a hook if there is danger of the load bending the hook. The line or wire is strung across the hook, preventing slipping or providing additional strength. Shackles are moused whenever there is danger of the shackle pin working loose and coming out due to excessive vibration. Several turns of seizing wire are taken through the eye of the shackle pin and around the shackle itself in such a manner that the pin cannot turn.
Define and discuss the following as applied to mooring:
-Mooring line
-Breast line
-Forward spring line (lines 3 and 5):
-After spring line (lines 2 and 4)
-Bow head line (line 1)
-Stern line (line 6)
-Storm line/wire
-Mooring line: kevlar, nylon line or wire rope used for the specific purpose of securing a ship to the pier.

-Breast line: a mooring line that leads from the ship to the pier at a 90 degree angle to the centerline.

-Forward spring line (lines 3 and 5): a mooring line that tends forward from the ship to the pier to prevent the ship from moving aft.

-After spring line (lines 2 and 4): a mooring line that tends aft from the ship to the pier to prevent the ship from moving forward.

-Bow head line (line 1): a mooring line that leads from the bow of the ship to the pier. Designed to keep the ship from moving aft and to keep the bow in.

-Stern line (line 6): a mooring line that leads from the stern to the pier. Designed to keep the ship from moving forward and to keep the stern in.

-Storm line/wire: extra lines used to secure the ship against heavy weather.
Define and discuss Moderate strain
a condition when the mooring line is taunt, but not stretched beyond its safe working load.
Define and discuss Light strain
no slack in the line, but little or no strain placed on it
Define and discuss Frap
frapping is the binding together of the standing parts of a mooring line with a light line. The light line is passed around the standing parts in a spiral manner from the ship to the pier. Frapping is used to dress up mooring lines to present a more ship shape appearance
Define and discuss Chafing gear
canvas, line or other material placed around rigging or mooring lines to prevent wear
Define and discuss Rat-tail stopper
a line, chain or other device used to stop off a line or chain under strain. A stopper is used to stop off a mooring line so that it can be switched from a capstan or a gypsy head to the bits
Define and discuss Safe Working Load (SWL)
the amount of weight that a lift can be carried out safely. It equals the breaking strength divided by the safety factor
Discuss the following terms in regard to replenishment at sea:
a. Underway replenishment (UNREP)
b. Vertical Replenishment (VERTREP)
c. Connected Replenishment (CONREP)
a. a general term used to describe the taking on of fuel (DFM or JP 5), water and cargo at sea.
b. an UNREP facilitated by the use of helicopters.
c. an UNREP with another ship alongside using a tensioned highline to transfer cargo or personnel.
Define the following in regards to replenishment operations:
a. Replenishment course
b. Replenishment speed
c. Control ship
d. Approach speed
e. Delivery ship
f. Transfer station
g. Receiving ship
a. a designated course to be followed just for the replenishment. Designated by the Officer in tactical command (OTC).
b. the designated speed that all ships involved in replenishment must maintain.
c. the oiler or supply ship although sometimes a carrier.
d. the ship that comes alongside an oiler or supply ship to be replenished, already on the replenishment course and traveling at the replenishment speed.
e. the ship sending fuel or supplies to the receiving ship.
f. a station on the ship where fuel or supplies are transferred from one ship to another.
g. the ship to which fuel, ammunition or stores are to be transferred.
Discuss the use of the following during underway replenishment:
a. Inhaul/outhaul line
b. Messenger
c. Phone and distance line
d. Riding line
e. Tie-down
f. Easing outline
g. Span wire/highline
h. Probe/Robb coupling
i. Station-to-station phone line
a. lines used to transfer goods back and forth between ships by pulling goods across the span wire.
b. a line made up of various size used to bring the span wire across from the delivery ship to the receiving ship.
c. the bridge to bridge phone/distance line provides both a sound powered phone circuit and a distance-between all ships. This line is 300 feet long.
d. a 4 inch manila line used with the Robb coupling rig.
e. lines originally used to secure the refueling probe to the refueling ship. Any line or securing device such as gripes used to secure an object to the deck.
f. line used to ease the span wire out clear of the receiving ship after refueling is complete.
g. wire-rope cable between ships during underway replenishment that supports the fuel hose, or by which cargo/personnel are transferred.
h. a metal fitting at the end of a fueling hose to permit attachment to the fitting on the receiving ship.
i. sound powered phone lines provided between conning stations, transfer stations, and between the bridge and transfer stations.
Discuss the use of the following equipment in underway replenishment:
a. Winch
b. Bolo
a. a mechanical device used to haul a line across from one ship to another. Also applies tension to the highline.
b. a hand heaved item. It is preferably used for passing the shot line in daylight hours. It consists of about 10 ounces of lead with rounded corners and is well padded, encased in rubber, leather, or cotton monkey line fist and attached to the end of the nylon shot line. To use the bolo, a person grasps the toggle and twirls the weight about his head several times to gain momentum before letting go in its intended direction. Used to send the messenger across from the delivery ship to the receiving ship.
Discuss the use of the following equipment in underway replenishment:
c. Line-throwing gun
d. Fairlead block
e. Snatch block
f. Contour lights
g. Saddle whips
h. Hose saddles
c. a gun which fires the shot line from the delivery ship to the receiving ship.
d. a single sheave block used for changing direction of line pull.
e. a single sheaved block with a hinged strap that can be opened and the bite of rope inserted, making it necessary to receive the end of the rope through the block.
f. used to facilitate the approach at night, the control ship shows on the approach side two blue contour lights placed to indicate the portion of the side that is parallel to the keel.
g. used to lift bites of the refueling hose out of the water and to recover the probe.
h. support for the fuel hose.
Discuss the use of the following equipment in underway replenishment:
i. Ram tensioner
j. Trolley
k. Standard Tension Replenishment Alongside Method (STREAM)
l. Cargo drop reel
m. Sliding padeye
n. STREAM support leg
o. End fitting
i. controls and maintains tension on the span wire and compensates hydraulically for the relative movement between the two ships.
j. the wheel carriage which the hose saddles ride freely on the span wire.
k. the term used when replenishment is conducted between two ships when a wire is tensioned between the two ships.
l. a device that lowers the load from the tensioned highline allowing stream rigs to be used by ships having only a fixed padeye. This is a way to keep the high line tensioned, attached to the trolley.
m. a padeye that moves up and down in a guided track. A device used for load control in stream replenishment, raising and lowering the tensioned highline.
n. Installed on aircraft carriers. Combines the features of a fixed padeye and permanent receiving stations. Installed on the overhead inside the hangar bay and folds up and out of the way when not used.
o. weak link attached to the end of a span wire/highline.
Discuss the use of the following equipment in underway replenishment:
p. Star assembly
q. Pendant receiving station
r. Traveling surf
s. Surf block
t. Day/night station markers
u. Replenishment checklist
v. Stream transfer head
w. Chem-lites
p. latching device used to secure the surf block to the receiving ship during CONREP.
q. like the fixed-padeye receiving station, keeps the highline at a fixed height above the deck.
r. used to connect the star assembly and to fairlead the outhaul line
s. same as traveling surf.
t. markers used to identify the station, and type of cargo or fuel to be received
u. a checklist used to determine the plan for replenishing at sea.
v. a moveable padeye on delivery ship, used for raising and lowering the load.
w. used on the phone/distance line, at the receiving stations, etc, for night time replenishment.
Explain the duties of the following replenishment personnel and their hard hat colors:
a. Safety Observer
b. Rig Captain
c. Riggers
d. Signalman
e. Corpsman
f. Gunner’s Mate
g. Winch Operator
h. Phone talker
a. observers for safety violations, informs the OOD or rig captains of any discrepancies. White helmets with green cross.
b. person in charge of the replenishment station. Yellow helmet.
c. personnel that rig the station, connect the loads, secure the tiedown lines, operate the cargo drop reel lanyard, and conduct breakaways. Blue helmet.
d. gives all paddle and lightwand signals involved in the UNREP. Green helmet.
e. on station in the case of an emergency situation. White helmet with a red cross on it.
f. fires over the shot line when required. Red helmet.
g. operates the winch equipment. Brown helmet.
h. communicates between ships. Green helmet.
Discuss the following flag hoist signals when displayed by the delivery and/or receiving ship:
a. Romeo at the dip
b. Romeo close up
c. Romeo hauled down
d. Prep at the dip
e. Prep close up
f. Prep hauled down
g. Bravo at the dip
h. Bravo close up
i. Bravo hauled down
a. Delivery ship - Steady on course and speed and preparing to receive you on side indicated. Approach ship - Ready to come along side.
b. Delivery ship - Ready for you approach. Approach ship - Commencing approach.
c. Delivery ship - When messenger in hand. Approach ship - When messenger in hand.
d. Receiving ship - Expect to disengage in 15 minutes.
e. Receiving ship - Replenishing complete and disengaging at final station. 5 minute standby.
f. Receiving ship - All lines clear.
g. Delivery ship - Have temporarily stopped supplying. Receiving ship - Have temporarily stopped transferring.
h. Delivery ship - Fuel or Explosives being transferred. Receiving ship - Fuel or Explosives be received.
i. Delivery ship - Delivery is complete. Receiving ship - Delivery is complete.
Define the following terms:
a. Advance
b. Pivot point
c. Acceleration/deceleration
d. Turning circle
a. when a ship makes a turn, the advance is the distance gained in the direction of the original course from the time the rudder is put over until the ship is on its new course. Transfer- for any turn, the transfer is the distance gained in a direction perpendicular to that of the original course from the time the rudder is put over until the ship is on its new course.
b. the point of rotation within a ship as she makes a turn. It is generally about 1/3 the length of the ship from the bow and fairly close to the bridge.
c. amount of time required to achieve desired speed when either speeding up or slowing down
d. the distance a vessel needs to make a complete 360-degree turn.
Define the following terms/acronyms:
a. True bearing
b. Relative bearing
c. DIW
d. Head on
e. Crossing
f. Overtaking
g. Stand on
h. Give way
a. the angular difference between lines drawn from the observer to true north and to the object. True bearings are based on circle of degrees with true north as 000 degrees, east 090 degrees, south as 180 degrees and west as 270 degrees.
b. the angle between the ship’s head and the object. Relative bearings are based on a circle drawn around the ship itself, with the bow as 000 degrees, the starboard beam as 090 degrees, the stern as 180 degrees, and the port beam as 270 degrees.
c. when main propulsion has been lost.
d. two ships meeting bow to bow.
e. one ship crossing in front of another.
f. one ship passing another.
g. this vessel by law does not have a change course or speed, but does by law to avoid a collision.
h. must by law change course and speed to avoid another ship (stand-on-vessel).
Describe the navigational lights shown under the following conditions:
a. Underway
b. Inport moored
c. Engaged in special operations
d. Man overboard
e. Not under command
f. Anchored
a. running lights (port and starboard), mast head light, and stern light.
b. aircraft warning, anchor fwd and aft and all deck lights.
c. red over white over red which along with the standard navigational lights.
d. flashing red over red lights.
e. red over red.
f. Anchor light fore and aft, aircraft warning light and all deck lights.
Describe the various low visibility sound signals and what they indicate:
one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.
Discuss the following equipment used in ship handling/navigation:
a. Binoculars
b. Stadimeter
c. Sextant
d. Chronometer
e. Bearing circle
f. Telescopic alidade
g. Parallel Motion Protractor
a. the most common used optical equipment 7x50; they give a wide range of vision and are best suited for searching over wide areas or for following a swift moving target.
b. measure the distance of an object of known height, such as a masthead light, between heights of 50-200 feet.
c. used for celestial fixes and sun lines.
d. an accurate timepiece.
e. a metal ring, which fits, over a compass bowl. It measures bearing of objects on the surface of the earth.
f. gives the bearing of an object.
g. used for plotting true bearing and relative bearing fixes.
Discuss the following equipment used in ship handling/navigation:
h. Parallel rulers
i. Chart
j. Gyrocompass
k. Magnetic compass
l. Radar
m. Fathometer
o. Global Positioning System
h. used for plotting fixes and laying tracks.
i. road map of the ocean, used to plot the ship's track.
j. is unaffected by magnetic influence when in proper working order. It points constantly to the true north rather than magnetic north pole.
k. a compass using the earth’s magnetic field to align the compass card. Magnetized needles align themselves with the earth’s magnetic field and are fastened to either a disc or a cylinder marked with the cardinal points of the compass, points to the magnetic north pole, which is actually several hundred miles from the geographic north pole. The card and needles are supported on a pivot.
l. a device that uses reflected radio waves for the detection of objects.
m. an electrical device used to determine the depth of the water beneath the keel of a ship.
o. AN/WRN 6. Used for fixing the ships position (latitude and longitude).
Discuss the different methods of attaining a ship’s position:
a. Visual
b. Radar
c. Celestial
d. Electronic
e. Combination of two or more
Discuss the purpose of Dead Reckoning
Gives an estimated position of the ship at any given time using own ship’s course and speed over a specified period of time ignoring wind and current.
Discuss the purpose of range/channel markings:
To keep the vessel in the channel and help keep from running aground. Ranges show the center of the channel, channel markers show the outsides of the channel.
Explain the purpose of the following:
a. Barometer
b. Psychrometer
c. Voice tubes
d. JX/JL circuits
e. Bull horn
f. Telltale panel
a. instrument that measures atmospheric pressure either with a column of mercury or by the reaction of a metallic chamber, or bellows, exhausted of air.
b. measures the wet and dry bulb temps.
c. communicate between the bridge and bridge wings, and between the bridge and CO’s cabin.
d. CO’s circuits.
e. voice amplifier.
f. light panel for underway lights.
Discuss the primary and secondary missions of CIC:
Primary: To Gather, Process, Display, Evaluate, and Disseminate information. Safety of Navigation.

Secondary: Command and Control. Safety of shipboard air assets.
Explain the following basic information flow functions of CIC:
a. Gathering
b. Processing
c. Display
d. Evaluation
e. Dissemination
f. Control and assist
a. The collection of information from various sources (i.e.- Radar, Sonar, Intel, SLQ-32 Etc.).
b. Information is processed so that all non-essential information is eliminated.
c. Accomplished by CIC through the use of various tactical and strategic plots (i.e. Global Command and Control System – Maritime (GCCS(M)), Charts, NTDS console, etc.), and status boards.
d. Process of considering and weighing all available factors and pieces of information to arrive at sound operational decisions, which may be passed on as recommendations to command. Information is also evaluated in order to isolate items of tactical value to provide a comprehensive tactical picture to the command.
e. Process of distributing information to various control stations (IE- Bridge, Weapons, Other ships). Dissemination of information must be accomplished in a clear, concise manner.
f. (Control) CIC may be called upon to exercise direct control of various operations, such as EMCON, offensive, and defensive operations, aircraft control, small craft, own ship’s maneuvering, USW operations, weapons, and electronic countermeasures. (Assist) CIC may be charged with responsibility for providing assistance to and coordination with other internal or external agencies. For example, Navigation and Piloting, USW ops, AD Ops, SUW ops, Missile defense, Target ID, Designation, and Acquisition, Shore Bombardment, Search and Rescue, Tactical Deception, Tactical Maneuvers, etc.
Discuss the general duties of the following watch-stations in CIC:
a. TAO
b. CICWO
c. EWS
d. AD
e. SUWC
a. Tactical Actions Officer - Directly responsible to the CO concerning the tactical employment and defense of the unit. The TAO is responsible for the safe and effective operation of the combat system to fight the ship effectively. In self-defense of the ship or friendly shipping, the TAO has weapons release authority of all weapons except the Harpoon Weapon System.
b. A representative of the CIC officer, and supervises the operation of CIC during the watch period.
c. Electronic Warfare Supervisor - Responsible for employment of ORGANIC ESM generated data. Duties include correlation and triangulation of passive tracks, and integration of off ship sensor data. Also responsible for monitoring own ship emission status for breach of EMCON.
d. Air Defense Coordinator - Determines which weapons systems are assigned to a particular air target depending on contact threat.
e. Surface Warfare Weapons Coordinator - Determines which weapons systems are assigned to a particular surface target depending on target threat.
Discuss the general duties of the following watch-stations in CIC:
f. USWC
g. ASTAC/AIC
h. CICWS
i. Radar Operator
j. Shipping Officer
k. Piloting Officer
f. Under Surface Warfare Weapons Coordinator - Determines, which weapons systems, is assigned to a particular subsurface target depending on target threat.
g. (ASTAC) Anti Surface Subsurface Tactical Air Controller/Air Intercept Controller - Controls fixed wing, and rotary wing aircraft engaged in USW & SUW operations. (AIC) Exercise’s close control or advisory control of non-USW aircraft for intercepts of hostile aircraft. All air controllers are responsible for safety of their assigned aircraft at all times during flight operations.
h. Combat Information Center Watch Supervisor - Supervises OS watch-standers, internal and external communications, contact information, and equipment status. The CICWS makes recommendations to the CICWO.
i. Ensures radar is tuned, and operating at peak performance.
j. Supervises the surface picture during navigation detail, and low visibility detail, ensuring contact data is coordinated between CIC and the lookouts, which is then provided to the Officer of the Deck by CIC so a complete picture of all shipping is maintained
k. Located in CIC. Provides secondary navigation plot. Utilizing radar fixes makes recommendations to the conning officer via the navigator, based on the ship’s position on the chart, recommends course to steer, distance left, and provides information on hazards to navigation.
Describe the following CIC plots and status boards, and discuss the functions to each:
a. Strategic plot
b. Geographic plot
c. Surface summary plot
d. Air summary plot
e. Surface status board
f. Equipment status board
g. Communications status board
h. EW Information board
a. The strategic plot is a large area true display showing position, movement, and strength of own and enemy sea, land, and air forces within a prescribed area of operations. This plot may be kept on GCCS(M), or Charts.
b. The Geographic or navigational plot is maintained on the DRT. It is a true display of the position and tracks of friendly, enemy, and unidentified surface, subsurface, and certain air contacts. The Geographic plot is also displayed on NTDS consoles.
c. The surface summary plot is a comprehensive relative display of positions and tracks of friendly, enemy, and unidentified surface and subsurface targets. It also show geographic points.
d. The main display during Air Defense on a conventional ship. Not onboard CURTS. NTDS consoles are the air summary plots on CURTS, showing the relative position of all aircraft around the ship, in a real time environment.
e. The Surface Status Board displays a summary of such surface data as own ship and base course and speed, guard assignments, formation guide, screen stations, and wind direction and speed. Also displayed are position, course and speed, CPA, time of CPA, time of report, and amplifying information on surface contacts held on own ships radar located on the bridge.
f. Maintained by CIC personnel to display the status of equipment used in CIC.
g. Maintained by CIC Watch Supervisor, it displays external communications equipment including, circuit, frequency, use of circuit, channel, and COMSEC material used for circuit.
h. Displays highest expected threat, chaff launcher information, communications in use, and threat sectors. Also displays various other Electronic Warfare information deemed necessary by the EW Supervisor.
Discuss the requirements and reasons for maintaining a navigational plot in CIC
CIC maintains a navigational picture to aid the bridge in determining the ship’s position, and to provide Command with an accurate strategic plot. CIC also maintains a navigational plot to assist the bridge during times of low visibility when visual fixes cannot be determined.
Discuss the purpose of data links
Tactical Data Links provide real time transfer of contact data, and computer orders to and from TDS ships. Link 4A is called Dolly and is used for aircraft. Link 11 is called Alligator.
Explain the function of the following equipment specific to CIC:
a. Identification Friend or Foe (IFF)
b. Tactical Air Navigation (TACAN)
c. Gyro repeater
d. Radar repeater
e. Dead Reckoning Tracer (DRT)
f. Radiotelephones (R/T )
a. To rapidly positively identify friendly aircraft, provides A/C altitude Mode C, Mode one provides mission, Mode two provides Platform identification, and Mode three is assigned by operational commanders, 7600 indicates communications failure, 7700 indicates general emergency, and 4X indicates a military emergency. Mode four is US military encrypted daily.
b. A radio transmitter that provides aircraft with magnetic bearing information from ship to aircraft. Each ship with TACAN is assigned a specific channel/frequency to prevent mutual interference.
c. Provides true north reference for shipboard equipment, and gyro compass repeaters on the bridge, bridge wings, CIC, and sonar control. Gyro compass can also provide stable element information for fire control stations.
d. Provides a presentation of radar contacts data, for localizing and tracking surface and air contacts.
e. A geographic plot for tracking radar and sonar information. Used for targeting information, and maneuvering information, and is a legal record. Additionally used extensively for man overboard plotting.
f. Used for external communications with other units, and shore commands. Various frequencies are utilized to maintain good external communications
Discuss how the following factors affect radar operations:
a. Atmospheric conditions
b. Sea return
c. Weather
d. Height of antenna and target
a. Atmospheric conditions such as Rain, Fog, Snow, Sleet, and even Dense Clouds affect the way radio waves from radar travel through the atmosphere. Radio waves will bounce off of moisture in the air, thus disbursing a strong radio wave making it weaker. When the weak radio wave hits a contact, it may not be strong enough to travel back to the antenna, or be processed by the receiver.
b. Sea return is radar energy being returned from waves close to the ship, causing a blanking effect on the radar repeater, usually making small contacts impossible to see when they are close to the ship.
c. As mentioned above, weather causes a reflective effect on radar transmissions. Clouds appear as very large contacts on a repeater, sometimes rainsqualls can be seen on the scope as well. Ships and small contacts may be hidden in clouds if the clouds are dense enough.
d. Radio waves from radar travel in straight lines, and since the earth’s surface is curved, waves don’t bend to match the surface. Thus the higher a radar antenna or the higher a contact is out of the water, the longer range the contact will be seen by the radar.
Explain the purpose of Emission Control (EMCON)
The effective management of all electromagnetic and electroacoustic emissions of a force or unit to obtain maximum tactical advantage. The EMCON plan covers all emissions, the OTC delegates the EMCON plan to subordinate commands.
Define the following terms:
a. Electronic Support (ES)
b. Electronic Attack (EA)
c. Electronic Protect (EP)
a. Actions taken to search for, intercept, and exploit enemy electronic emissions.
b. The use of the electromagnetic spectrum to defeat enemy use of Radar guided Anti Ship Missiles, or Radar jamming equipment.
c. Employed tactically to enhance own force electromagnetic capabilities by reducing the effectiveness of enemy Electronic Attack actions through operator procedures, system techniques, and frequency control.
Define the following warfare areas:
a. Air Defense (AD)
b. Surface Warfare (SUW)
c. Undersea Warfare (USW)
d. Command and Control Warfare (C2W)
e. Amphibious Warfare
f. Mine Warfare (MIW)
a. To deny the enemy effective use of their air assets.
b. To deny the enemy effective use of their surface assets.
c. To deny the enemy effective use of their submarines.
d. Electronic Warfare operations.
e. The transfer of equipment and personnel to beaches or inland from sea-born ships. Transfer of personnel and equipment may be conducted by air, or small boats designed for amphibious operations.
f. Operations pertaining to hunting mines laid by enemy ships, aircraft, or submarines, or operations pertaining to friendly forces laying mines to defend friendly ports, or to sabotage enemy port entrances or harbors.
Explain the missions and characteristics of the following platforms:
a. CV/CVN
b. CG
c. DD
d. DDG
e. FFG
a. CV/CVN: (Theodore Roosevelt Class, Nimitz Class, Enterprise Class, and Kitty Hawk Class, (Aircraft Carrier), (AW, STRIKE, SUW, USW, SAR, LOGISTICS) Carries 85+ aircraft, 6,000+ personnel, stores, fuel, unrep capability.
b. CG: (Ticonderoga Class) (Guided Missile Cruiser), (AW, USW, SUW) VLS Missile systems (CG-52 and above), MK26 GMLS (CG –47 to 51), 2 5”/54 guns, and 6 Torpedo tubes. Capable of supporting 2 SH-60 Helicopters.
c. DD: (Spruance Class) (Destroyer), (USW, SUW, limited AW) Some have VLS Missile systems, all have 2 5”/54 guns, and 6 Torpedo tubes. Capable of supporting 2 SH-60 Helicopters.
d. DDG: (Arleigh Burke Class) (Guided Missile Destroyer), (AW, USW, SUW) VLS Missile systems, 2 5”/54 guns, and 6 Torpedo tubes. Can provide Helo In-flight Refueling, but no hangars or support facilities. (Flight 4 has Helo hangers and can embark 2 SH-60 helos).
e. FFG: (Oliver Hazard Perry Class) (Guided Missile Frigate), (AW, USW, SUW). Mk 13 Mod 4 missile launcher (4 Harpoon, and 36 SM1/MR missiles) 76mm automatic gun, and 6 Torpedo tubes. Capable of supporting 2 SH-60 Helicopters.
Explain the missions and characteristics of the following platforms:
f. AO
g. AE
h. AOE
i. AFS
j. ATF
f. (Fleet Oiler), Carries DFM, Jet Fuel, and other petroleum products for replenishment at sea.
g. (Ammunition Ship), Armed ammunition supply ships for supply of munitions to ships.
h. (Fast Combat Support Ship), Largest support ship, operates as part of battle groups. Carries Missiles, Fuel, Ammunition, and general cargo.
i. (Combat Stores Ship), Combines stores issues, refrigerated goods, and aviation stores. Has aviation facilities for Vertical Replenishment.
j. Ocean Going Tugs. Large cruising radius and limited salvage capability. Equipped with fire fighting equipment, and automatic towing machines and booms. In addition to towing they may be used to lay smoke screens, and pull landing craft off of beaches, and are often used during search and rescue operations.
Explain the missions and characteristics of the following platforms:
k. ARS
l. ASR
m. AR
n. AD
o. AS
k. (Salvage Ship), Able to lift up to 150 tons, supports hard hat divers, or scuba divers, and has decompression chamber onboard.
l. (Submarine Rescue Ship), Twin hulled ship for stability, provides fire-fighting, de-watering, battle damage repair and rescue towing assistance. These operations may be conducted during combat action.
m. Not in the US inventory.
n. Not in the US inventory.
o. (Submarine Tender)
Explain the missions and characteristics of the following platforms:
p. LCC
q. LHA
r. LHD
s. LPH
t. LPD
p. (Amphibious Command Ship), Although capable of aircraft operations, primary mission is command and control of amphibious operations. Large communications suites, and command center provides excellent command and control capabilities.
q. (Amphibious Assault Ship), multipurpose assault transport ship, a combination of LPH, and LPD. Large communications suite, air control radar’s, and flight deck provide aviation facilities, and stern dry-dock provide large amphibious boating capabilities.
r. (Amphibious Assault Ship), LHA design but convertible to USW platform, Carries assault helicopters, and VSTOL aircraft for assault of land and sea targets.
s. (Command Ship), Designed exclusively to operate helicopters. In addition to operating troop transport helicopters, it operates MH-53 mine hunting helicopters, and AV/8B VSTOL fighter attack aircraft.
t. (Amphibious Transport Dock), Assault troop transport, and LSD combined to provide rapid amphibious landings. Also has facilities for LCAC’s.
Explain the missions and characteristics of the following platforms:
u. LSD
v. LST
w. MCS
x. MCM
y. MHC
z. PC
u. (Amphibious Cargo Ship), Amphibious cargo ship, and landing craft operations, as well as large helicopter deck for transport helicopter operations.
v. (Tank Landing Ship), Ship designed to land on beaches, lowers bow ramp onto beach, and trucks and equipment drive directly onto beach. Also designed to transport and assemble floating docks for larger amphibious ships to moor and offload onto.
w. (Mine Countermeasures Support Ship), Designed as an LPH, facilities to support MH-53 Sea Dragon helicopters, providing support for amphibious landings.
x. (Mine Countermeasures Ship), Used to sweep deep-moored mines to 180m, as well as magnetic and acoustic mines. Ships have extremely accurate navigation system for laying mine fields and various side looking sonar systems for locating mines.
y. (Mine Hunters Coastal), Larger hulled mine hunting ship for offshore mine hunting and mine laying. Extended underway capabilities.
z. (Coastal Defense Ship), Patrol craft used for special operations teams. Fast boats, highly maneuverable, and lightly armed for quick in, quick out operations.
State the primary mission of the following fixed-wing aircraft:
a. F/A-18 Hornet
b. F-14 Tomcat
c. EA-6B Prowler
d. S-3 Viking
e. ES-3 Shadow
f. E-2 Hawkeye
g. P-3 Orion
h. AV-8 Harrier
i. C-2 Cod
a. Strike / Air Warfare
b. Air Warfare
c. Electronic Warfare, also used to strike surface ships using high speed anti-radiation missiles (HARM).
d. Primarily used for tanking, surface warfare, limited USW capability.
e. No longer in Navy inventory
f. Airborne Early Warning
g. Under sea warfare, surface warfare
h. Anti tank operations, also used to strike surface ships or subs on the surface.
i. Transport of cargo and personnel
State the primary mission of the following rotary-wing aircraft:
a. CH-53 Super Stallion
b. MH-53 Sea Dragon
c. CH-46 Sea Knight
d. SH-60 Sea Hawk
e. SH-2 Sea Sprite
f. AH-1 Sea Cobra
g. UH-1 Huey
a. Delivery of personnel, and equipment.
b. Mine Hunting.
c. Logistics, Used to transport supplies, and personnel.
d. Under Surface Warfare, Electronic Support, and Surface Warfare.
e. No longer in inventory
f. Attack Helicopter.
g. Logistics, Used to transport personnel, equipment, or supplies.
State the primary mission of the following landing craft:
a. LCAC
b. LCU
c. LCM
a. (Landing Craft Air Cushion) Delivery of personnel and equipment to beach heads. To deliver personnel and equipment from the beach to awaiting ships.
b. (Utility Landing Craft) Delivery of heavy equipment and personnel.
c. (Mechanized Landing Craft) Multi purpose light transport.
Discuss the following methods of visual communications:
a. Flags/Pennants/Day shapes
b. Flashing light (directional/omni-directional)
c. Semaphore
d. Flares/pyrotechnics
e. Infrared
a. Displayed where they may best be seen by other shipping, they are used to convey the status of ships underway.
b. The use of a searchlight in visual communications is called directional method. Searchlights are equipped with a shutter device to transmit messages using Morse code.
c. Two small flags (Oscar) are mounted to wands, and messages are transmitted by placing the arms or flags in pre-planned positions representing letters of the alphabet, or numbers to spell messages.
d. Colored flares are used to relay messages, mainly emergency message asking for help, or warning other ships to stand clear. Red flares are normally used to express danger, green flares are used by submarines to show exercise torpedo shots, yellow flares are used by submarines to show they are about to surface, and ships should stand clear, etc.
e. Two omni-directional lights placed on the mast used to transmit messages using Morse code. The lights are omni-directional, or may be turned off on either side.
Describe the day shapes used for the following:
a. Vessel at anchor
b. Vessel not under command
c. Restricted in ability to maneuver
d. Constrained by draft
a. One Black Ball
b. Ball over Ball
c. Ball Diamond Ball
d. One Cylinder
Describe and discuss the flags/pennants used for the following:
a. Refueling/ammunition handling
b. SOPA
c. Breakdown
d. Personnel recall
b. Flag Bravo, (solid red flag with a notch out on the opposite of the halyard).
c. Flag DESIG, flown over Flag STARBOARD. (Desig is Starboard is a green pennant with a vertical white line in the center).
d. Pennant Five (Yellow on halyard side, and blue on other side).
e. Flag Papa, (Blue Flag, with white square in center).
Describe and discuss the flags/pennants used for the following:
f. Boat recall
g. Divers
h. Personnel working aloft/over the side
i. HERO
f. Flag Quebec (Solid Yellow Flag).
g. Code Alpha, (Code is a pennant with 3 vertical red stripes, and 2 vertical white stripes Alpha is white on the halyard side, and blue with a notch cut out of the other side).
h. Flag Kilo, (Yellow on the halyard side, and blue on the other side). Flag Kilo with Flag One is personnel working over the side, and Flag Kilo with Flag Three is personnel aloft and personnel over the side.
i. Flag Lima, (Black and yellow checkerboard).
Describe and discuss the flags/pennants used for the following:
j. Ready to receive ship alongside
k. Man Overboard
l. Anchoring
m. Absentee pennants
j. Flag India, (Yellow flag with a black dot in the center).
k. Flag Oscar, (Yellow and orange with a diagonal slash separating the two colors).
l. Flag Uniform, (Red and white checkerboard).
m. First substitute: (Flag Officers Absentee Pennant, not departed longer than 72 hours) (Blue pennant with a Yellow wedge starting on the halyard side).
Second substitute: (Staff Officers Absentee Pennant, not departed longer than 72 hours) (Blue and white pennant, blue on the halyard side).
Third substitute: (Captains Absentee Pennant, not departed longer than 72 hours, Executive Officer’s absentee pennant when standing in for the C.O.) (Pennant white on the top and bottom, with a horizontal black slash separating the white).
Fourth substitute: (Dignitaries Absentee Pennant) (Red pennant with a yellow square on the halyard side).
Discuss the following as they apply to radio/voice messages:
a. Flash(Z)
b. Immediate (O)
c. Priority (P)
d. Routine (R)
a. Message turnover time is less than 10 minutes or as fast as humanly possible.
b. Message turnover time is 30 minutes or less.
c. Message turnover time is 3 hours or less.
d. Message turnover time is 6 hours or less.
Define the following terms:
a. MINIMIZE
b. EEFI (Essential Elements of Friendly Information)
c. BEADWINDOW
d. GINGERBREAD
a. during times of conflict, message traffic in and out of the affected area increases drastically. MINIMIZE is mandated and message traffic that is pertinent to the operation is transmitted into the AOR.
b. A pre-determined group of codes to inform stations transmitting on non secure radios that they are passing strategic, and classified information and should stop immediately.
c. The pro-word used prior to the transmission of a EEFI code, Example (D3L this is E2G BEADWINDOW 03 over).
d. A pro-word used to inform units that an intruder is imitating a units call-sign on a non secure radio circuit, and either units should try and work around the intruders transmissions, or change radio frequencies.
Discuss the following with respect to frequency and range:
a. High frequency (HF)
b. Very high frequency (VHF)
c. Ultra high frequency (UHF)
d. Super high frequency (SHF)
e. Extremely high frequency (EHF)
a. 3 to 30 mhz, Long range comms.
b. 30 to 300 mhz, Short range comms.
c. 200 mhz to 400 mhz, Line of sight, or satellite comms.
d. 3 ghz to 30 ghz, Line of sight, or satellite comms.
e. 30 ghz to 300 ghz, Line of sight, or satellite comms
Discuss the purpose of the information contained in the following Casualty Reports (CASREP):
a. Initial (CASREP)
b. Update (CASREP)
c. Correction (CASCOR)
d. Cancellation (CASCAN)
a. Identifies, to an appropriate level of detail, the status of an equipment casualty and parts and/or assistance requirements. This information is essential to allow operational and staff authorities to apply resources at the proper priority.
b. Contains information similar to that submitted in the Initial CASREP and/or submits changes to previously submitted information.
c. Submitted when equipment, which has been the subject of CASREP’s is repaired and back in operational condition.
d. Submitted upon commencement of an overhaul or other scheduled availability period when equipment, which has been the subject of CASREP’s, is scheduled to be repaired during the availability. Outstanding casualties, which will not be repaired during such availability, shall not be canceled and shall be subject to normal follow-up CASREP’s.
Explain the information required on a CASREP from the following:
a. Initiating department
b. Operations
c. Supply
a. The initiating department provides technical information on the equipment casrep'd, describes what is wrong with the equipment, determines if technical assistance is required, spare parts, replacement parts, estimated time of repair, and points of contact at the command.
b. Operations department provides ships schedule, and ships location data for CASREPS.
c. Supply department will order required replacement parts for CASREP’s, then the date time group of the requisition message is referenced on the CASREP message.
Discuss the significance of the relationship between the casualty category and the mission
A Casualty Category is associated with each reported equipment casualty. The category reflects the urgency or priority of the casualty. The casualty category although not a readiness rating, bears a direct relationship with the unit’s equipment and SORTS, in those primary and/or secondary missions, which are affected by the casualty.
Explain the purpose of and information contained in the following:
a. Logistics Request (LOGREQ)
b. Movement Report (MOVREP)
a. Notifies competent authority of logistic requirements of ships entering port within 48 hours of arrival. Included are, compliment of ship, estimated personnel ashore at any given time, CHT requirements, telephone requirements, trash disposal requirements, fuel requirements, fresh water requirements, food and stores requirements.
b. Primary source of location information for US Navy, Coast Guard, and Military Sealift Command ships, providing location data to all personnel in the operational and administrative chain of command. MOVREP’s must be submitted within 24-48 hours before getting underway, and must send arrival report immediately after arrival. Ships must submit a MOVREP if there is more than a four hour deviation in track, or the ship will be more than four hours late arriving, or every 24 hours while avoiding a storm. Ships position data, PIM, departure time, and arrival times are included in the MOVREP.
Explain the purpose of the information contained in the following:
a. OPREP-3 Pinnacle
b. OPREP-3 Navy Blue
c. Unit Situation Report (SITREP)
a. An urgent message to notify the National Military Command Center immediately of any of the following incident types: Possible detonation of a Nuclear weapon, attack or harassment of US forces, emergency destruction of Nuclear devices, Emergency evacuation of Nuclear devices, etc.

b. A message to the CNO, and FLTCINC’s reporting any event or incident where high Navy, rather than national interest is indicated.
c. The SITREP provides appropriate operational commanders and higher authority with information on individual units. Information in the SITREP is not serious enough to be reported using the OPREP-3 PINNACLE, or the NAVY BLUE message presidencies
Explain the purpose of and the information contained in a Status of Resources and Training System (SORTS)
The SORTS is the principal report within he U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command, and U.S. Coast Guard units to provide identification and general status data to the National Command Authority, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Fleet Commanders-in-chief, and other operational commanders. A SORTS report is required for all CASREP’s, change of command, or personnel limitations (i.e. shortage of assigned required personnel, etc..).
Discuss the following phases in a ships training cycle:
a. Basic
b. Intermediate
c. Advanced
a. The focus of basic training is on unit level training emphasizing basic command and control, weapons employment, mobility, and warfare specialty areas.
b. The focus of the intermediate phase is warfare team training in support of the Composite Warfare Commander organization. It is conducted ashore, at sea, and with the deploying battle group culminating in a Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX).
c. The focus of the advanced phase is coordinated battle group warfare skills. This phase is conducted by fleet commanders and includes shore based war gaming using standing warfare OPTASKs. The at sea phase is devoted to a Fleet Exercise which evaluates all warfare skills.
Discuss the ship’s training cycle as it applies to the following terms:
a. LOA
b. CART
c. TSTA
d. FEP
a. Separated into three phases, LOA prepares the ship for light off and initial hot plant operations at the end of the depot level maintenance period following deployment. Phase one also begins the identification of training requirements to be achieved during Phase Three.
b. The conduct of a Command Assessment of Readiness and Training is conducted by senior personnel to evaluate training requirements for the upcoming training cycle. CART allows CO’s to assess the ship’s mission area proficiency, identify specific training strengths and deficiencies, and schedule a tailored training program for ships between deployments.
c. Tailored Ships Training Availability’s are periods of planed training following CART of increasing complexity (TSTA 1, TSTA 2, TSTA 3). TSTA is also used to evaluate the growing capabilities of the ships training teams.
d. Final Evaluation Period represents the culmination of the Basic Phase of training. FEP exercises a crew’s ability to conduct multiple simultaneous combat missions and support functions and to survive complex casualty control situations under stressful conditions.
Discuss the organization, duties and responsibilities of the following:
a. CSTT
b. SERT
c. ETT
d. DCTT
e. STT
f. ATT
g. ITT
a. The Combat Systems Training Team is responsible for training Combat systems watch teams to operate in a multi-threat environment ensuring all Combat Systems watch stations are properly manned.
b. Not a training team, however they do provide technical support and equipment management.
c. The Engineering Training Team is responsible to train engineering personnel in the fundamental theory and systems aspects, routine operations and material condition assessment of the plant and ensure they are capable of comprehending symptoms and impact of impending casualties on the plant.
d. The Damage Control Training Team ensures that all crewmembers know the ship well, and are prepared for a casualty before the casualty happens. DCTT ensures all repair party personnel are knowledgeable in the fundamental theory and systems aspects of damage control and are capable of comprehending the symptoms and impact of impending casualties on the ship.
e. The Seamanship Training Team assesses the qualifications of individual crewmembers in the performance of their duties in seamanship and navigation evolutions. The readiness and effectiveness of the deck CIC and navigation divisions in functions as a team in the performance of duties such as man overboard, surface rescue swimmer, mooring, and anchoring operations.
f. The Aviation Training Team is responsible for the evaluation of the performance of the aviation team, and aviation department detachment.
g. Integrated Training Team, combines all or some of the ships other training teams to conduct a cascading type of exercise to involve all aspects of a comprehensive and difficult scenario to exercise the combat readiness of the ship. The XO is the ITT leader.
Explain the following terms as they pertain to Combat Systems missions:
a. Detect to engage
b. Command and Control Warfare
c. Naval Surface Fire Support
a. Searching for, detecting, evaluating, and reporting enemy attack forces then engaging enemy raids for destructive purposes.
b. Force commanders decide before entering in a high threat area what the predominant threat is most likely to be: surface, subsurface, shore, air, or combination then they choose the best tactics for defense of the force. All AAW/ASMD defense measures and capabilities available to a force must be coordinated, controlled, and employed in a manner best calculated to detect, identify and counter or destroy the enemy threat.
c. The mission of NSFS is to support the assault of the objective by destroying or neutralizing the following:
-Shore installations that oppose the approach of ships, aircraft, and initial operations of the amphibious task force.
-Defenses that may oppose the landing operations or landing force.
-Support the minesweepers and any underwater demolition operations.
-In general, prepare the way for ships and troops due to arrive on the scheduled landing day.
Define the following acronyms:
a. RADAR
b. SONAR
a. Radio detecting and ranging.

b. Sound navigation and ranging
State the two warfare areas that utilize naval gun systems
a. Air Warfare

b. Surface Warfare and Naval Gun Fire Support.
State the four warfare areas that utilize naval missile systems
a. Air Warfare,
b. Surface Warfare,
c. Tomahawk Land Attack (Not available onboard USS CURTS)
d. Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (Not available onboard USS CURTS)
State the purpose of fire control
To direct the weapon systems to hit the desired designated target