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59 Cards in this Set
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When aboard ship, you should know escape routes for what reason?
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When aboard ship, you should know escape routes so you won’t be trapped or cut off in case of an emergency or if you must abandon ship.
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True or False. You should dive into the water to abandon ship.
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False. You should never dive into the water to abandon ship. Use a ladder, cargo net, line, or fire hose.
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What swimming classification gives you the best chance for survival if you have to abandon ship?
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The swimming classification that gives you the best chance for survival if you have to abandon ship is the First Class Swimmer.
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If you have to jump from a ship into burning water, you should—
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If you have to jump from a ship into burning water, you should take a deep breath, cover your nose and mouth with one hand and your eyes with the other, and swim under water as far as possible.
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List the two types of life preservers used by the Navy.
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The two types of life preservers used by the Navy are the—
a. Inherently buoyant type b. Inflatable type |
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When you have custody of your life preserver, how often should you inspect it?
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When you have custody of your life preserver, you should inspect it once each month.
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List the contents of survival kits carried by inflatable lifeboats (9 items).
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The contents of survival kits carried by inflatable lifeboats include—
a. Food rations b. Sea marker dye c. Flashlight d. Batteries e. Signal mirror f. Whistle g. First-aid kit h. Distress signal kit i. Containers of fresh water |
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What is the one essential requirement for survival?
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The one essential requirement for survival is drinking water.
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The food ration carried by lifeboats is based on how many packets per person per day?
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The food ration carried by lifeboats is based on one packet of food per person per day.
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List some of the dangers you might face by exposure.
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Some of the dangers you might face by exposure include—
a. Sunburn b. Hypothermia c. Frostbite d. Immersion foot |
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Give the meaning of the letters in the key word S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L.
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The meaning of the letters in the key word S-U-R-V-I-V-A-L are—
Size up the situation Undue haste makes waste Remember where you are Vanquish fear and panic Improvise Value living Act like the natives Learn basic skills |
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If in a group, what action(s) makes(s) for the best chance of survival?
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In a group, working together is the best chance of survival.
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List four sources of drinking water.
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Some sources of drinking water include—
a. Dig to the water table b. Collect dew during the night c. Runoff water d. A water-yielding plant |
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True or False. Food derived from animals has more food value per pound that food from plants.
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True. Food derived from animals has more food value per pound than food from plants.
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List plants that you should not eat.
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Plants that you should not eat include—
a. Water hemlock b. Fly agaric c. Poisonous mushrooms |
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List some techniques that are useful to evade the enemy.
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Some techniques that are useful to evade the enemy include—
a. Cover b. Concealment c. Camouflage |
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What does the armed forces Code of Conduct direct you to do?
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The armed forces Code of Conduct directs you to make every effort to escape.
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What is the first article of the Code of conduct?
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Article I. I am an American, fighting in the forces, which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.
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What is the second article of the Code of conduct?
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Article II. I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command I will never surrender the members of my command while they still have the means to resist.
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What is the third article of the Code of conduct?
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Article III. If I am captured I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.
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What is the fourth article of the Code of conduct?
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Article IV. If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action, which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me and will back them up in every way.
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What is the fifth article of the Code of conduct?
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Article V. When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am required to give name, rank, service number and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies or harmful to their cause.
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What is the sixth article of the Code of conduct?
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Article VI. I will never forget that I am an American, fighting for freedom, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles, which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.
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If time permits during abandon-ship preparation, a message announced over the 1MC will give which of the following information?
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A) Water temperature
B) Sea and wind conditions C) Bearing and distance to the nearest land |
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If you have to go over the side and the ships’ propellers are turning, you should leave from what point on the ship?
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From the bow
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Personnel have the greatest chance for survival in the water if they meet which of the following swimmer requirements?
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First class
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If you have to swim through flames, which of the following is a procedure to follow?
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Swim underwater until you are clear of the oil
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If you must abandon ship into oily water that is not burning, which of the following precautions should you take?
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A) Use your life preserver as a raft
B) Keep your face above the surface of the water as much as possible |
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The Navy uses a maximum of how many types of life preservers?
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Two
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Which of the following benefits does the collar on the vest-type life preserver provide?
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Additional buoyancy to keep the head upright
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The wooden toggle and line of an inflatable life preserver are used to—
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attach yourself to a life raft or another person
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When using a pin-on, battery-operated light on a life preserver, you should replace the battery at what minumum interval?
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6 months
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True or False. You may launder the fibrous glass pads in addition to the outer cover of the inherently bouyant preserver.
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False
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In addition to inspecting your inflatable life preserver each time you wear it, you should also inspect it for air leaks at what minimum interval?
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Monthly
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The survival kits in large lifeboats are designed to sustain 15 to 20 people on regular rations for what maximum number of days?
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Five
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You can identify the red flare end of a Mk 13 Mod 0 distress signal kit in the dark by which of the following indicators?
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Beadlike projections
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Under good weather conditions, the dye marker will retain some color for what maximum length of time?
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1 hour
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In a lifeboat, what piece of survival equipment is provided to assist you in filling containers with freshwater?
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Rain catcher tube
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In a lifeboat, continuous exposure to the elements will not harm which of the following pieces of survival or signal equipment?
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Sponges
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In a lifeboat, you may survive on as little as how much water a day?
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6 ounces
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True or False. People are known to live for 4 weeks or longer in a survival situation if a sufficient amount of water is available.
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True
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Which of the following forms of sea life or birds should NEVER be eaten?
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Jellyfish
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Which sea birds is/are edible?
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A) Albatrosses
B) Gannets C) Terns |
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At what minimum water temperature are you at risk for a serious condition called hypothermia?
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75°F
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What means should you use to treat frostbitten hands and fingers?
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Place them in contact with a warm part of your body
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Assume that you have just fallen overboard. What is the most important survival technique for you to remember?
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Remain calm and try to stay afloat
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Helicopters use a maximum of how many basic devices for recovering personnel in the water?
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Three
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If you fall overboard and sharks are in the area, you should take which of the following actions?
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Float on your back and use as little arm and leg movement as possible
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In a group survival situation, good leadership will lessen the effects of which of the following emotional states?
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A) Panic
B) Confusion C) Disorganization |
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At least how many quarts of water are required each day to maintain your efficiency?
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Two
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Liquids obtained from vines are undrinkable if they have which of the following characteristics?
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A) White sap
B) Very dark in color |
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In a survival situation with less than 1 quart of water per day, you should avoid eating what type of food?
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Highly flavored
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Under survival conditions, you would obtain the most food value from which of the following sources?
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Nuts
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To kill any parasites scavenger birds such as buzzards and vultures might carry, you should boil the birds for what minimum length of time?
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20 minutes
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True or False. When selecting a route for evasion travel, you should always choose the easiest route.
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False
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Which of the following sources is best for determining directions under survival conditions?
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The position of the stars and the sun
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During evasion, if you can no longer proceed on your own because of illness, which of the following actions should you take?
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Seek help from friendly natives
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After evading the enemy and returning to an area with friendly forces, you should take which of the following actions?
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Display a white flag or other white object
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You should give friendly frontline troops which, if any, of the following information about your evasion experiences?
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Immediate tactical information
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