EAWS PHASE 1
What are the 3 objectives of first aid?
1) Maintain breathing
2) Stop bleeding
3) Prevent or treat for shock
What is the name of the 1st aircraft carrier?
The USS Langley (CV-1) was the U.S. Navy's first aircraft carrier, commissioned in 1922 after being converted from the collier USS Jupiter.
Describe Precautions to be taken around movable control surfaces.
When operating around an aircraft's movable control surfaces (such as ailerons, elevators, rudder, and flaps), the primary hazards are unexpected surface movements, structural damage, and pinch points. Always ensure the aircraft's control locks are properly engaged, clear the area before actuating systems, and avoid pushing on the surfaces directly.
What the the 3 axis of movement for aircraft?
Pitch, roll, and yaw.
What year was VR-61 commissioned?
1982
What is Newtons second Law of Motion?
Newton's second law of motion states that the acceleration of an object depends on its mass and the net force acting upon it. It dictates that the greater the mass of an object, the greater the force needed to accelerate it, and the acceleration will always be in the same direction as the net force. [1, 2, 3]
What was the significance of of the battle of Guadacanal?
The Battle of Guadalcanal (August 1942 – February 1943) was a crucial turning point in the Pacific War, marking the transition from defensive to offensive operations for Allied forces. It was the first major Allied offensive against Japan, halting their expansion towards Australia, inflicting a severe defeat on Japanese land forces, and providing a significant morale boost
What type of engines are installed on the C-40A?
The C-40A Clipper is powered by two CFM International CFM56-7B turbofan engines
What happened this day in history?
MAY 17TH 1908
Navy Nurse Corps was established.
What year was Full Time Support (FTS) estabilished?
1952
What is the purpose of DEPOT maintenance?
The primary purpose of military depot maintenance is to overhaul, rebuild, and upgrade major weapon systems—such as ships, aircraft, and combat vehicles—to sustain combat readiness and extend their service lives.
What is May 8th, 1911 to the Navy?
May 8, 1911, is a monumental date in history, celebrated primarily for the birth of U.S. Naval Aviation and the birth of a legendary blues pioneer
How many hydraulic systems is the C-40A aircraft equipped with?
The U.S. Navy C-40A Clipper (which is based on the Boeing 737-700C) is equipped with 3 independent hydraulic systems: System A, System B, and a Standby system
What is the EGPWS System?
EGPWS stands for Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System. It is an airborne safety system used in aviation to prevent airworthy aircraft from unintentionally crashing into terrain, obstacles, or water.
What year was Training and Administration of the Reserves(TAR) estabilished?
2005
What is the purpose of the MCPON?
The Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON) is the most senior enlisted member in the U.S. Navy. Their primary purpose is to serve as the senior enlisted advisor to the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO), representing the interests, concerns, and welfare of all enlisted sailors and their families
What was the name of the first comissioned ship?
The first commissioned ship in the United States Navy was the USS Alfred, which was commissioned in December 1775
What does UHF stand for? and what are the frequency ranges?
UHF stands for Ultra High Frequency. [1]
As designated by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the UHF spectrum encompasses radio frequencies between 300 megahertz (MHz) and 3 gigahertz (GHz).
What naval battle was the turning point for WW2
Battle of Midway
What year was the Navy Reserves estabilished?
1915
What is M9 chemical paper?
M9 chemical paper is a specialized adhesive tape used by military forces and hazmat responders to rapidly detect the presence of liquid chemical warfare agents
What was the first jet powered naval aircraft?
The McDonnell FH-1 Phantom was the first purely jet-powered aircraft to land on and take off from a U.S. aircraft carrier
What is the FDRS and how many hours does it store?
The Flight Data Recorder System (FDRS) on a C-40A stores the last 25 hours of aircraft operation in a continuous loop.
The Battle off Samar (October 25, 1944) was the most dramatic phase of the Battle of Leyte Gulf. A vastly outnumbered U.S. task group, "Taffy 3," fiercely defended American landing forces against a powerful Japanese armada, ultimately forcing the enemy to retreat and securing the Allied invasion of the Philippines.
Who is the current Chief of Navy Reserve?
Rear Admiral Richard S. Lofgren