NAVY HISTORY
13 OCT 1775
What jobs can a BLUE SHIRT do?
elevator operator, sound-powered phone talker or "chock and chain," who secure aircraft to the deck.
What does a white jersey stand for?
Quality Control
What does AZ stand for?
Aviation Maintenance Administrationman
What are 2 roles the C-12 is used for on a mission?
transport and reconnaissance.
Who is considered the father of the NAVY?
John Paul Jones
What qualifications earn you a YELLOW JERSEY?
The qualifications include flight deck observer, directing and handling.
What does EMALS stand for?
Electro-Magnetic Aircraft Launching System
How much does JP8 cost?
$4.02
What are some of the fixed wing aircraft AWFs go on?
(C-12 not acceptable answer)
C-26, C-2, C-130, E-6, and EP-3
What ship is able to fly the Jolly Roger?
USS KIDD(DDG-100)
What year was the ABH rate established?
1944
What mechanism launches aircraft along a track by a powerful force?
Shuttle
What state is the A school for an AZ in?
Mississippi
AWFs perform what type of calculations for the aircraft?
WEIGHT & BALANCE
What does the acronym SEALS stand for?
SEA, AIR, AND LAND
What is the hand signal for emergency stop?
Two arms are crossed over the chest, indicating a critical or emergency stop is needed.
What color jerseys does an ABE typically wear?
GREEN/WHITE
What are the 3 maintenance levels?
.O
.I
.D
What is a DTWA?
Dual Trailing Wire Antenna
What is the name of the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier?
USS ENTERPRISE
What is the hand signal to slow down?
Hands are moved up and down in a downward motion to indicate the need to reduce speed.
What system is used to recover aircraft when landing on a carrier?
Arresting Gear System
What is the NAMP?
NAVAL AVIATION MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
What swim class does a AWF have to complete and maintain?
Swim Class 2