Definitions
High speed in shallow water
What is, squat?
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.
The delivery ship is making preparations for a ship receiving alongside
What is, romeo at the dip?
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
Where is the nav light panel on the bridge?
starboard side bulk head
The angle of rudder that under normal conditions gives the ship standard tactical diameter
What is, Helicopter?
For every degree difference in bearing divided by sixty and multiplied by the range equals the horizontal separation?
Location of the OOD in fog and low visability
What is, on the bridge wings.
What is our navigators stateroom number?
(A OOD should never hesitate to consult the navigator)
those surfaces of the hull and superstructure above the waterline against which the wind can exert force?
What is, sail area?
Frequency at which a lookout should be rotated?
As frequently as possible, at least hourly. (That doesn't mean relieved of watch)
Prep, just before disengaging, when the fuel transfer is complete
What is, closed up?
Mnemonic devise for gyro error
Compass least, error east and compass best, error west
Most common cause of collision?
What is, the failure of the bridge and CIC to check each others actions.
The "Box" around carriers in which most ships should avoid?
What is, 3:2:1 rule?
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
Speed in normal circumstances of the guide ship
What is, 13-15KTS
Table 3A, distance from land
Restricted: <2NM
Piloting: 2-10 NM
Coastal waters: 10-30NM
En route navigation: >30NM
Type of navigation system used onboard LABOON
Three minute rule
What is, a ship will travel a distance equal to her speed in knots times one hundred yards every three minutes.
Speed in which venturi effect occurs
What is, 15KTS?
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)
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