Definitions
Facts and Tidbits
RAS
Navigation
Bridge 101
100

High speed in shallow water

What is, squat?

100

True or False, the term "increasing" and "decreasing" can be used as a measure of distance in close station-keeping?

False. It should not be used because there is a chance of confusing distance reports with reports concering bearing.

100

The delivery ship is making preparations for a ship receiving alongside

What is, romeo at the dip?

100

True or false? In low visibility at night, radar repeaters on the bridge and CIC, should be kept at the same interval?

FALSE. It can lead to concentration on the same immediate area

100

Where is the nav light panel on the bridge?

starboard side bulk head

200

The angle of rudder that under normal conditions gives the ship standard tactical diameter

What is, Standard rudder
200
The quickest method of MOB recovery

What is, Helicopter?

200

For every degree difference in bearing divided by sixty and multiplied by the range equals the horizontal separation?

what is, Radian Rule
200

Location of the OOD in fog and low visability

What is, on the bridge wings.

200

What is our navigators stateroom number?

(A OOD should never hesitate to consult the navigator)

300

those surfaces of the hull and superstructure above the waterline against which the wind can exert force?

What is, sail area?

300

Frequency at which a lookout should be rotated?

As frequently as possible, at least hourly. (That doesn't mean relieved of watch)

300

Prep, just before disengaging, when the fuel transfer is complete

What is, closed up?

300

Mnemonic devise for gyro error

Compass least, error east and compass best, error west

300

Most common cause of collision?

What is, the failure of the bridge and CIC to check each others actions.

400

The "Box" around carriers in which most ships should avoid?

What is, 3:2:1 rule?


400

True or false, when the conning officer gives a rudder order, he controls the rudder. When the conning officers fives a course to steady on, the helmsman controls the rudder?

True

400

Speed in normal circumstances of the guide ship

What is, 13-15KTS

400

Table 3A, distance from land

Restricted: <2NM

Piloting: 2-10 NM

Coastal waters: 10-30NM

En route navigation: >30NM

400

Type of navigation system used onboard LABOON

What is, NAVSSI?
500

Three minute rule

What is, a ship will travel a distance equal to her speed in knots times one hundred yards every three minutes.

500

Speed in which venturi effect occurs

What is, 15KTS?

500
This instruction provides information on NATO replenishment ships
What is ATP-16
500

Six rules of dead reckoning

1. Every hour on the hour

2. Every course change

3. Every speed change

4. Every fix or running fix

5. Every Line of position

6. From each fix or running fix (new plot course)

500

Steps of a MOB

1. Put rudder over to the side of the person

2. Immediately throw over the side a life ring and smoke float

3. Tell JOOD/Lookout whoever to point

4. Pass the word

5. Sound 6 short

6. Notify CIC so that they may provide ranges

7. Notify ships in company

8. Determine recovery method

9. Keep the recovery detail informed as to which side

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