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42 Cards in this Set
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What ship has the distinction being the U.S. Navy's first flagship?
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Alfred
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The second continental congress approved the purchas of how many vessels?
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Two
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Which of the following were naval vessels in the early 19th century?
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Frigates
Sloops of war Ships of the line All of the above |
All of the above
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At various times during the Revolutionary war, the U.S. Navy had 56 vessels. What was the peak number of vessels that were operating at any of the time?
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15
27 45 32 |
27
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What country was the first to recognize the "Stars and Stripes"?
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Germany
France Portugal Spain |
France
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Aboard ship, a man overboad is indicated by what emergency/warning flag?
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Oscar
November Charlie Bravo Code Alta |
Oscar
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Which of the following statements define the term colors?
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Colors are lights on the flagstaff
Colors are the flags of foreign ships Colors give recognition of codes Colors consist of our national ensign along with the union jack |
Colors consist of our national ensign along with the union jack
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The U.S. Navy flag is flown in which of the following situations?
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At official ceremonies or official gatherings when the Navy is officially a participant
In parades In official Navy occasions Each of the above |
Each of the above
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When a naval ship is in port or at anchor, the union jack is flown from what location?
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the gaff
the jackstaff the flagstaff the aftermast |
the jackstaff
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On small ships, personnel from what watch are responsible for hoisting and hauling down absentee pennants?
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DC central watch
Security watch Roving watch Quarterdeck watch |
Quarterdeck watch
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Where is a list of special flags and pennants normally posted as a ready reference for watch standers?
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half deck
after deck quarterdeck area combat information center |
Quarterdeck area
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Which of the following persons is authorized to pass calls over the 1MC?
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OOD
XO CO Each of the above |
Each of the above
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What date commemorates the birthday of the United States Navy?
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13 Oct 1775
14 feb 1778 4 Jul 1776 5 Sep 1774 |
13 Oct 1775
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On large ships, what person is responsible for making sure that special flags or pennants are displayed to indicate changing events aboard ship?
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Boatswain's mate
Topside watch Duty signalman Quarterdeck watch |
Duty signalman
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What is the purpose of the 20MC announcing system?
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Captain's command announcing system
Radio room announcing system Flag officer's command announcing system Combat information announcing system |
Combat information announcing system
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When under way, the national ensign is normally flown from what location?
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flagstaff
aftermast gaff jackstaff |
the gaff
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What shp was the first warfare submarine?
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Turtle
Wasp Hornet Alfred |
Turtle
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John Paul Jones is often referred to as the "father of our highest naval traditions" because of the example he set as an officer duting the Revolutionary War. He is also famous because of which of the following accomplishments?
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His selection as the first commander in chief
his capture of the HMS Nancy his appointment as the first U.S. Navy admiral his victory over the HMS Serapis |
His victory over the HMS Serapis
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Which of the following flags are half-masted at the death of the CO?
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National ensign
Union jack Commission pennant Each of the above |
Each of the above
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What administrative flag is used to recall all personnel to the ship?
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Romeo
Papa Juliett Hotel |
Papa
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What category of ship carried the largest number of guns?
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Frigates
Schooners Ships of the line Sloops of war |
Ships of the line
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Which of the following types of flags and pennants is/are used by the Navy?
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Substitute flags
Numeral pennants International alphabet flags All of the above |
All of the above
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An officer in command entitled to a personal flag is embarked in a boat on an official mission. Where should the pennant be flown?
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Yardarm, port
in the stern in the bow amid ship |
In the bow
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What administrative flag is flown in port to indicate the ship has ready duty?
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India
Romeo Quebec Hotel |
Romeo
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What type of ships did privateers typically sail?
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ships of the line
frigates schooners sloops of war |
schooners
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What ship has the distinction being the U.S. Navy's first flagship?
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Alfred
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How can CO2 gas be converted into a liquid
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apply pressure to the gas with as little as 600 psi at a temp at or below 88 degrees
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whe is the hydrostatic test date considered expired
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if the latest date stamp on the cylinder precedes the current date by more than 5 years
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what cylinders are exempt from the hydrostatic retest
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cylinders that do not exceed 2 inches in outside diameter and that are less than 2 feet long
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what color must all co2 inflation cylinders be painted
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grey with black markings 1/4 in
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how often should you drain and refill the crank case of the co2 transfer unit
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at least once a year
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what info must be marked outside co2 containers
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tare weight, gross weight, co2 weight, latest recharge date
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5 major parts of a standard service parachute
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pilot chute, main canopy, suspension lines, harness, pack
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what are the five sizes of canopies used in naval aviation
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35ft, 28ft, 26, 24, 17
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what type of suspension line is used on all main canopies and vane type pilot chutes
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type 3, nylon suspension, 550 tensile strength
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when must parachutes be given a ripcord pull test
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before being unpacked for inspection
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maximum force for ripcord pull test
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27lbs
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what needs to be done if you find a tamper dot broken during inspection of the automatic ripcord release
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torque the screw to a value of 14 1/2 - 15 1/2 in/lbs and apply a new tamper dot
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what should the test chamber altimeter read before testing an automatic parachute ripcord release
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29.92 inches of mercury barometric pressure
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what are the 2 categoies of maintenace
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Preventive and Corrective
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what color is the CWU-27/p coverall
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Sage Green
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what color is the CWU-73/p coverall
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blue
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