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26 Cards in this Set
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In the Navy, what is one of the most used systems of verbal communications?
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Sound powered phones
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What else does the Navy use for nonverbal communications?
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flags, pennants, and flagstaff insignias
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How far away should the mouthpiece be from your mouth?
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1/2 inch to 1 inch
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When coiling the lead wire for stowage, how many inches should the loops be across?
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8-10 inches
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What are the 3 categories of sound powered phones?
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primary, auxillary, and supplementary systems
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What does the primary system include?
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all circuits necessary for controlling armament, engineering, damage control, manuevering, and surveillance functions during battle.
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What are primary systems designated?
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JA through JZ
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What does the auxillary system include?
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duplicates primary circuits for the purpose of maintaining vital communications in the event of damge to the system.
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What are auxillary circuits designated with?
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the letter X (ie XJA, XIJV, X8j)
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What are supplement systems?
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XiJ-X61-J are short, direct circuits, such as from the bridge to the quarterdeck
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What is the Intergrated Voice Communications System (IVCS)?
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used in the telephones on board ship. can interface with other shipboard communication systems.
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Who is in charge of the 1MC?
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THe ODD, and it will not be used unless authorized by the ODD, XO, CO or the DCA for emergency
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What is a Code Alfa flag?
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diver down
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What is a Kilo flag?
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personnel working aloft
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What is a Oscar flag?
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man overboard
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What is a Papa flag?
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general recall, return to ship
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What is a Quebec flag?
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boat recall- all boats return to ship
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What is a Romeo flag?
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ready duty (in port) Preparing to replenish (at sea)
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Where is the National Ensign flown on a ship no underway?
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from the flag staff at the stern and the Union Jack from the jack staff at the bow
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Where is the National Ensign flown while underway?
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from the gaff
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When is the preparative pennant flown?
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5 minutes before colors are held
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What is the Spread Eagle flagstaff insignias used for?
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any civilian or flag officer who rates a 19 gun salute or more
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What is a Halbert flagstaff insignia used for?
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a flag or general officer who rates less than 19 guns or for a civil official who's salute is 11 guns but less than 19
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What is the Ball flagstaff insignia used for?
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captain and certain diplomats
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What is the Star flagstaff insignia used for?
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Commander
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What is the Flat Truck flag staff insignia used for?
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an officer below the grade of commander
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