Rules of the Road
Rules 5 requires all vessels to maintain what?
A proper lookout using all available means.
A ship moving ahead has its pivot point located where?
About 1/3 of the way aft from the bow.
What is the call sign for the Surface Warfare Commander (SUWC)?
Sierra or Tango
What is the mission of a Surface Action Group (SAG)?
To find and destroy enemy surface ships.
How far does the territorial sea extend?
12 nautical miles from the baseline.
Under Rule 13, which vessel must keep clear during an overtaking situation?
The overtaking vessel.
What force reduces rudder effectiveness the most?
Low ship speed
The Composite Warfare Commander (CWC) concept relies on what planning/execution structure?
Centralized planning, decentralized execution.
What class of submarine carries the Trident II (D5) missile?
Ohio Class SSBN
What maritime zone extends to 200 nautical miles?
The Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Rule 7 says risk of collision exists under what condition?
If there is any doubt that risk exists.
Define “advance” during a turn.
Forward distance gained on the original course.
What is "Command by Negation"?
Warfare commanders act until told otherwise by the CWC.
Which UNREP type uses helicopters?
VERTREP
The Contiguous Zone allows enforcement of what types of laws?
Customs, fiscal, immigration, sanitation.
What does a vessel "Not Under Command" mean under the Rules?
It cannot maneuver as required due to a casualty.
What is the purpose of the anchor brake?
To control chain speed as the anchor is lowered.
What is the responsibility of the Air/Missile Defense Commander (AMDC)?
Defend the force against air and missile threats
List one advantage of an SSN in littoral operations.
Quiet running, shallow-water maneuverability, ISR capability.
What is the purpose of identifying a maritime baseline used under UNCLOS?
Measuring the breadth of maritime zones.
Name two components of a "proper lookout" per the Rules.
Visual scanning, radar/ARPA use, bridge-to-bridge comms, or sound signals.
What is “passing ship effect”?
Hydrodynamic suction when two ships pass close aboard.
List the operational chain of command
POTUS, SECWAR, COCOM, COMPONENT COMMAND, NUMBERED FLEET, MAJOR DEPLOYABLE UNIT (CSG, ARG, etc.), TASK ELEMENT (Ship)
What is the purpose of the spanwire during CONREP?
It carries tension and supports the fuel/transfer rig during replenishment.
Waters located inland of a State's maritime baseline are called?
Internal waters