1. How Often Is an MLC Compliance Visit Held?

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1. How often is an MLC compliance visit held? A. 1 year B. 3 years C. 2 years D. None of the above

2. How long after change in inventory of ammo and pyro is an ATR submitted? A. 48 hours B. 72 hours C. 24 hours D. 12 hours

3. When are you required to fill out an AOPS report? A. 72 hrs after activity. B. 24 hrs after activity C. 1 week after activity D. Monthly

4. A cutter with 2 small boats are required to submit how many activity logs? A. 3 activity logs. B. 1 activity log C. 2 activity logs D. None

5. The Boat Inspection Report is what form number? A. CG 3022. B. CG 5345 C. CG 1149 D. SF 2321

6. What form is a surf requisition log? A. CG 4940. B. CG 3022 C. CG 2307 D. None of the Above

7. What form is a procurement request? A. DOT F 4200.1. B. DOT F 4400.2 C. DOT S 5300.1 D. CG 1149

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9. How many classes of messages are used in the military? A. 3 B. 4 C. 5 D. 6

10. How soon should you respond to a Flash (Z) message? A. 1 hour B. 10 min C. 30 min D. 45 min

11. How soon should you respond to a routine (R) message? A. 10 hours B. 4 hours C. 6 hours D. 5 hours

12. How soon should you respond to an immediate (O) message? A. 3 hours B. 2 hours C. 1 hour D. 30 min

13. How soon should you respond to a priority (P) message? A. 45 min B. 1 hour C. 30 min D. 15 min

14. When do you tune and peak radars before getting u/w A. 2 hours B. 1 hour C. 30 min D. 3 hours

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16. What is the reference ship vector designator? A. e-r B. r-w C. er-w D. e-rw

17. When should the gyrocompass be energized prior to getting u/w? A. 24 hours B. 12 hours C. 5 hours D. 48 hours

18. What is the vector designation for ship to true wind? A. r-tw B. m-tw C. e-tw D. none of the above

19. What is the maximum time between fixes? A. 30 min B. 1 hour C. 15 min D. 45 min

20. A fix containing both an electronic and visual LOP is marked using a: A. Square B. Triangle C. Circle D. None of the above

21. What readiness rating does a boat that has no disabling casualties, but one or more restrictive discrepancies but have been waived by the operational commander for limited operations? A. Bravo B. Charlie C. Bravo Restricted D. B-12

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23. What are the 2 types of respirators?

Air purifying and Atmosphere supplying.

24. Single hearing protection shall be worn when noise volume reaches: A. 82 dbl B. 83 dbl C. 84 dbl D. 85 dbl

25. Double hearing protection shall be worn when noise volume reaches: A. 120 dbl B. 140 dbl C. 102 dbl D. 104 dbl

26. Who is required to maintain a boat record? A. Cutters under 110 ft B. Shore units with non-standard boats C. Boats under 65 ft D. Shore based units

27. The boat record has how many sections? A. 2 B. 3 C. 5 D. 6

28. Which section of the boat record deals with CASCOR and CASREP? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

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30. A Weapons PO must be: A. E-5 or above B. Possess a final NACLC C. A GM D. A and B

31. How often shall inventories be made on small arm and ammo? A. Weekly B. Daily C. Monthly D. Semi-Annually

32. How often shall small arms be accounted for? A. Daily B. Weekly C. Monthly D. As the CO sees fit

33. How many people must be present to conduct a small arms inventory? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 1

34. How often is ready service pyro inspected A. Daily B. Weekly C. Monthly D. Semi-Annualy

35. What category is the 50 cal according to the AA&E? A. II B. III C. IV D. I

36. What category is the line throwing gun? A. II B. III C. IV D. I

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38. What is the maximum number of days for a temporary weapons transfer? A. 45 days B. 30 days C. 15 days D. 10 days

39. How many sections are there in an ordinance log? A. 6 B. 7 C. 8 D. 9

40. An OC canister must have greater than but less than what concentration? A. 4%-10% B. 5%-10% C. 3%-10% D. None of the above

41. What is the approximate weight of an OC can? A. 5 oz B. 4oz C. 3 oz D. 6 oz

42. Besides what is contained in the fully loaded weapon how many additional rounds must be carried with the PDW? A. One additional magazine B. Two additional magazines

43. The expandable baton shall be silver in color and: A. 12-20 inches B. 15-20 inches C. 15-22 inches D. 12-22 inches

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45. Memorial day gun salute consists of: A. 21 gun B. 18 gun C. 12 gun D. 20 gun

46. Above the truck, there is frequently a slender vertical extension of the mast called the? A. Gaff B. Pigstick. C. Mast block D. Yardarm

47. Extending abaft the mainmast of a vessel is a small spar know as what?

A. Gaff B. Spar block C. Pigstick D. Mast block

48. The small cap, usually found at the top of a pole mast or flagstaff is called what?

A. Spar B. Gaff C. Truck D. None of the above

49. What manual would you find the sequence for the rainbow of colors?

A. COMDINST 16200.1 B. NTP 13 C. PUB 102 D. PUB 120

50. Alloy chain will have a/an ______stamped on the links.

51. Never use a ______sling when it is possible to use wire rope.

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53. Repaired slings shall be ______before being placed back in service.

54. Hydrostatic releases are sent out for inspection and testing ______.

55. Personal flotation devices (PFD’s) are to be inspected visually before each use and ______.

56. The boatcrew survival vest is to be inspected, ______.

57. Pyrotechnics on the boatcrew survival vest are to be inspected ______.

58. The purpose of the wildcat is to ______the anchor chain.

59. The gypsy head is often mounted on the anchor windlass outboard or the ______.

60. The gypsy head is used to handle ______when mooring or warping the ship.

61. The gypsy head working surface is coated with, ______.

62. The second to last shot of anchor chain is to be painted ______.

63. The last shot of anchor chain is to be painted ______.

64. How many fathoms in one shot? ______

65. A rated load test is typically conducted at ______% of working load limit while underway.

66. A static load test is typically conducted at ______% of working load.

67. A dynamic Load test is typically conducted at the pier at ______% working load limit.

68. Wire rope shall be replaced if you find, ______broken wires in one lay length or ______broken wires in one strand in one rope lay.

69. The safety factor of wire rope is ______times its breaking strength.

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71. At the fourth shop of chain, what color will the detachable link be? A. Blue B. Red C. White D. Black

72. What color is the second to last shot of anchor chain? a. Red b. Blue c. Black d. Yellow

73. How many level(s) of inspection of weight handling equipment is there? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

74. A test load must be held _____ minutes without slipping? A. 5 B. 10 C. 15 D. 30

75. Wire rope is composed of how many parts? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

76. While underway, morning colors are conducted when? ______

77. When finished folding the ensign, what field should be visible? ______

78. What is the distance of close abroad as applied to a ship? ______

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80. Mouth, Ring, Reed, Flange, Pea, Bowl, Wind Edge a. ______b. ______c. ______d. ______e. ______f. ______g. ______

81. An open hand position will make a ______. A. Soft, clear B. Low, clear C. High, clear D. Shrill, clear E. Higher than soft, clear.

82. A closed hand position will make a ______. a. Soft, clear b. Low, clear c. High, clear d. Shrill, clear e. Higher than soft, clear

83. What is the preferred method for small purchases? A. P-card B. C-Checks C. Impress funds D. None of the above

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84. What is the least preferred method? A. P-Card B. SF-44 C. Impress funds D. C-Checks

85. Who is responsible for source of selection? A. KO B. CO C. AO D. XPO

86. What is the limit for small purchases? A. $3,500 B. $2,000 C. $2,500 D. $2,200

87. How many sources of service are there? A. 4 B. 6 C. 7 D. 5

88. Which of the following are required to be on property? A. Silver service/silverware B. A treadmill costing $1100 C. A laptop computer D. All of the above

89. MLC compliance inspections are required to guard against waste, ______and abuse.

90. How many sources of supply are there? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

100. Relief letters are required to be available for inspection for the following. A. OIC B. XPO C. Department Heads D. All of the above Disclaimer: Any study guide may have incorrect information, as everyone is human...including the BMs who've written the study guides (not to mention policy changes). This is why it is critical that you read the appropriate manuals when studying, not just read the study guides. If you find something wrong, notify the study guide author so they can update it and submit a corrected copy. You are responsible for knowing the material, so I encourage you to hit the books first and use the study guides as a companion document to your studying. BM1 Studyguide Courtesy of April Boyde www.boatswainsmate.net

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102. What is the least preferred source of supply?

103. Where would you find Hazmat federal supply codes? A. Simplified Acquisitions Procedures Handbook B. SLGI C. DRPI D. None of the Above

104. What is the most important signature on a PR?

105. Never anchor in depths over ______fathoms. A. 100 B. 120 C. 90 D. 115

106 . Shift points for CIC to bridge must be at least ______fix interval.

107. The final approach track for anchorage should be at least ______. A. 1300 yds B. 1900 yds C. 1200 yds D. 2000 yds

108. After you pass the chain stoppers you make the anchor ready for riding, ______or heaving around.

109. After anchoring, the navigational evaluator takes fixes at least every…… A. 5 minutes for the first hour B. 30 min for the first hour C. 10 minutes for the first hour D. 3mins for the first 30mins

110. Range rings should be drawn from the let-go position…… e. Every 100yds out to the 1000yds point f. Every 1000 yds out to the 2000 yds point g. Every 200 yds out to the 1000 yd point h. Every 1200 yds out to the 2000 yd point

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111. Fixes shall be every ______during periods of low visibility. A. 10mins B. 5 min C. 3 min D. 15 min

112. In the Brake Method what does the command “LET GO” mean? A. Veer the chain B. Slowly release the brake C. Ride the windlass D. None of the above

113. Scope of chain should be equal to….. A. 3-5 times the water depth B. 3-7 times the depth of water C. 5-10 times the depth of water D. 5-7 times the depth of water

114. What type of bottom is preferred when anchoring? A. Sand B. Clay C. Coral D. Mud

115. When the vessel is within 1000yds, fixes should be taken and plotted every______. A. 6 min B. 3 min C. 1 min D. 30 sec

116. Normally an annual PMS schedule lists only….. a. Major conditional item. b. Quarterly c. Biannually d. All of the above

117. Shore facilities’ boat hoisting equipment shall be load tested once every….. A. 3 years B. 2 years C. Yearly D. Bi-annually

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119. A dynamic load test is typically conducted at the pier at ______of working load limit A. 115% B. 150% C. 125% D. 100%

120. What level is the most comprehensive for weight equipment? A. Level 2 B. Level 4 C. Level 5 D. Level 3

121. Self contained reservoir gearboxes with less than ______of lube oil shall have the gear lube replenished. A. 10 gals B. 5 gals C. 7 gals D. 15 gals

122.. All wire rope associated with weight handling systems in the weather shall be un- shipped A. Monthly B. Weekly C. Annually D. Bi-Annually

123. The results of the inspections and tests shall be entered n the cutter or boat’s……

124. A level one inspection is conducted …. A. Weekly B. Every 2 years C. Annually D. Bi- Annually

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126. When inspecting wire rope the diameter shall be measured in a circumscribing circle in ___ or more places on the rope. A. 6 B. 5 C. 4 D. 3

127. How many ruffles and flourishes does a Foreign Dignitary require when on an Official visit? A. 4 B. 5 C. 6 D. 7

128. The number of gun salutes a Foreign Prime Minister requires during a departure. A. 20 B. 18 C. 19 D. 17

129. If someone requiring a gun salute arrives on a Sunday at 0700 and departs on Monday at 0900, when do you fire the salute?

130. The required tones/bells would be rang once the official is? A. At the Brow B. At the quarterdeck C. At the bottom of the ladder D. None of the above

131. Piping the side commences when the officials?

132. On a two masted vessel where is the Coast Guard ensign flown? A. At the foremast B. At the mainmast C. At the gaff on the foremast D. A and C

133. When passing Washington’s Tomb when does the tolling of the bell cease?

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135.. Where is the President of the United States flag flown? A. Mainmast to port of the national ensign B. Foremast below the CG ensign C. Mainmast below the national ensign D. Mainmast to stbd of the national ensign

136. During Full Dress Ship what is the first flag in the rainbow? A. Flag 4 B. Burgee C. Corpen D. Flag 3

137. What is the difference between Dress and Full Dress?

138. How many flags comprise the rainbow of colors? A. 72 B. 65 C. 48 D. 67

139. What signature has to be on an SEN prior to ordering any HAZMAT?

140. Which is not an authorized procurement methods? A. MILSTRIP (ARMS or CMPlus)\ B. Simplified Acquisition Method C. Acquired excess materials form other CG Government agencies D. LUFS

141. Which of these six small purchase methods is most preferred? 1. Gov’t commercial purchase card 2. C-checks 3. Impress funds (for purchases less that $500.00) 4. Standard Form 44 5. Blanket Purchase Agreement 6. Purchase Orders (OF-347 or SF-1449)

142. What method is the least preferred?

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144. What is the monetary limit for construction? A. $2000.00 B. $3000 C. $2500 D. $3500

145. What for must be filled out prior to acquiring supplies from other Gov’t agencies? A. DD-1149 B. DD-4940.1A C. DD-4941 D. DD-1348.1A

146. What form must be filled out prior to acquiring supplies from the DRMO? A. DD 1149 B. DD 1348-1A C. DD 4940.1A D. None of the Above

147. Who establishes training policy and priorities?

148. Who serves as the chairman of the training board? A. CO/ OIC B. XO/XPO C. TPO D. Dept Head

149. Who approves the unit-training plan? A. CO/OINC B. XO/OIC C. TPO D. Dept Head

150. Who maintains a record of general military training? A. Dept Head B. TPO C. XO/XPO D. CO/OIC

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152. Who monitors the training, qualification, and development of the On Board Training Team (OBTT) under his/her cognizance? A. The Department Head B. TPO C. XO/OIC D. CO/OIC

153. Who ensures an instructor is assigned for each departmental training period? A. TPO B. Division Officer C. Dept Head D. XO/XPO

154. Who is responsible for maintaining a record of PQS/JQR qualified personnel? A. XO/XPO B. Training Officer C. ESO D. Dept Head

155. What form number is a Departmental Training Record? A. CG-5289 B. CG-4910 C. CG-2230 D. CG-5607

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