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  1. What PPE is required to respond to a hydraulic burst?
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Protective clothing (MMPUs, Boots), goggles, hearing protection

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  1. How long does a fully charged ELSRD last?
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8 minutes

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  1. What piece of equipment is used to conduct EAM?
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Draegar EAM kit

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  1. What is the hull valve used when discharging sewage to sea?
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Sewage hull valves V51, V52 (sea), V53, V54 (shore)

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  1. What extra piece of equipment is brought to the casing in a MOB?
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TIC

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  1. List compartments that contain safes?
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CR, CO’s Cabin, SO, EW/MR, COMCEN, EWO

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List situations that require fleeting during DC evolution

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Evacuation for Halon release, abandon ship from toxic environment, casualty evacuation, personnel requiring relocation

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  1. What is the difference between M Comp and A & Z Comp Tanks?
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M Comp (hard tank) short term compensation, A & Z (soft tanks) long term compensation

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  1. Who can remove a danger tag?
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Person whose name is on the tag or approved engineering HOD after conducting necessary checks

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  1. Whites the purpose of ESM?
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Early warning platform detection

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Who is responsible for removing and placing names on the Check Out Board?

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The individuals responsibility

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  1. How long do Attack Party and Support Party have to get to the scene?
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AP - 3 minutes
SP1 - 6min
SP 2 - 8 minutes

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  1. List five systems in the DSCs pre-diving report
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Induction and Exhaust, Hydraulics, PC & D, HP Air, Daily Bilge, Main Bilge, Ballast, Masts and Periscopes, Battery Percentage

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  1. List periscopes and masts fwd to aft
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Search, Communications (stbd), Radar (port), Attack, Induction, Submicrowave, Microwave

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  1. What station would you close up for a planned engagement?
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Action Stations

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  1. State the power supply for BV Fans
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440V 60Hz

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What must Duty Watch be capable of doing in a non-secure facility?

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Must be able to form Support Party in event of DC incident

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What type of pump is the Deep Bilge Pump and what does it allow us to do?

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Triplex reciprocating self-priming piston positive displacement pump that can pump on compartments at any depth

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  1. What is the form you need to complete prior to a casing crawl?
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Permit to Work, Confined Spaces, Danger Tags (outer exhaust hull valves, masts & periscopes, hydroplanes)

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  1. State three occasions when submarine will close up for diving stations
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Diving the Submarine, Bottoming, Missing Man, COs discretion

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  1. Explain actions as Casing Sentry upon hearing pipe from TS to fire a watershot from five tube
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Respond to pipe, check bow and wharf area clear (8m in front of bow) and warn all personnel on wharf a watershot is being conducted - pipe to TS that personnel warned and bow/wharf area checked clear

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  1. What is the purpose of the ballast system?
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To provide and remove positive buoyancy

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  1. Explain the procedure for man aloft at sea
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Personnel require Working At Heights proficiency, Permit to Work, masts not required lowered/at height required, tagged out, isolated with Fuse 78 (DSC), Safe to Transmit key with OOD/CRM, tools secured by lanyard, personnel wearing safety harness and life jacket, Man Aloft tally on tally board at MCC and names/rank of personnel aloft, WAH rescue operator available

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  1. When is an ELSRD used?
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Fleeting to evacuate SM, casualty evacuation

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25. In what circumstances does HQ1 close up?
Emergency Stations, Diving Stations, Action Stations, SSD, Harbour Stations
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26. What is the nominal pressure of HP Air, LP Air, and Hydraulics?
HP - 29MPa, LP - 3MPa, Hydraulics - 11-12.5MPa
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27. What gas is associated with chilled water?
Freon
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28. When is Fog Routine used?
In open waters with poor visibility
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29. When is there no longer a risk of fire during a hydraulic burst?
When all hydraulic oil is clear from the scene
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What network do you pipe a bomb threat on?
MAIN IC
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31. List four sonar arrays
Towed, Active, Cylindrical, Intercept, Distributed, Flank
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32. List two times BV fans are set to high
Rates of high battery discharge, snorting, gas charging, OXTHEFT Modes 2 & 3
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33. What is the fueling pipe and how is it made?
MAIN IC “NO SMOKING, NO BURNING, NO WELDING, NO NAKED FLAMES, NO MOBILE PHONE USE THROUGHOUT THE SUBMARINE, REFUELLING IN PROGRESS” Made at 15 minute intervals
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34. Anchor party is made up of two personnel from where?
Executive department - EW/AWAs
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35. At what depth does DDI automatically activate?
50m/500kpa
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The primary function of Warner is indications and warnings of radar and communications True or False?
True
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37. What are you actions upon finding an open safe in the CR on rounds?
Remain in the compartment as sentry and alert OOD using PIC station. Do not attempt to shut safe or touch contents.
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38. How many people proceed to the Bridge upon surfacing and what are their roles?
OOW and Lookout - 2 personnel
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39. List the mast states and explain
0 - Attack or nothing A - Search B - Search and Induction M - Microwave W - Communications S - Submicrowave R - Radar
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40. List the personnel close up on the Bridge at Harbour Stations
CO (overall command), XO (senior officer of seamanship, communication with tugs), NAV (navigation and pilotage), Lookout/Communications Number (sound-powered communication with CR)
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41. List the locations of the GXLs
FWD - UAS port aft of wardroom Tunnel - port fwd AFT - EES port next to door to MGR
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42. What piece of equipment allows us to determine our position while deep?
SINS (Ships Inertial Navigation System)
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43. State three responsibilities of Casing Sentry
Safety, Security, Ceremonial
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44. List secure compartments/compartments with safes
CR, EWO, Comcen, SO, EW/MR, COs Cabin
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45. What is the pipe made when surfacing using emergency blow?
MAIN BC “SUBMARINE IS SURFACING IN EMERGENCY AND MAY ROLL HEAVILY”
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46. What portable Gas detection equipment is used to detect H2S in heads?
Honeywells
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47. Whilst on the surface in confined waters what routine would the SM be at?
SSD
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49. What ISCMMS page is Weight Comp?
220
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What is the pipe for craning operations?
“DO YOU HEAR THERE, RESTRICTED ACCESS/NO ACCESS TO THE FWD/AFT CASING, CRANING OPERATIONS IN PROGRESS, ALL ACCESS TO AND FROM THE SUBMARINE VIA THE UAS/MGR HATCH”
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51. State the location of the chilled water pumps
AMS 2 stbd, aft of Stbd ACU
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52. What are the Check Report Intervals?
Check 18 - safety workups, every 18 hours Check 36 - operational workups, every 36 hours Check Nil - SM fully worked up, no check interval (diving until)
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53. Who is the Senior Survivor?
The senior most qualified CCSM Submariner in the naval chain of command posted to the boat
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54. What is the reference used to check the actions in the event of a bomb threat?
SSOs and ABR 6009
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What are the differences between emergency bottle groups 1 & 2?
EBG2 is in two parts 2.1 and 2.2. This is to achieve hydrodynamic lift when surfacing in emergency
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56. List five pieces of equipment on a diving state board
Diving at, Diving Until, Check Report Interval, Next Check Report Due, Personnel
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57. What are the 6 DC Priorities in order of restoration?
P - Propulsion P - Hydroplanes H - Hydraulics L - Electrics A - HP Air A - Anything Else
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58. Who can hold the position of OOD in a Duty Watch Secure Facility?
Any OOD, WO, CPO qualified on a CCSM, SSATB in date
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59. List three occasions/routines when Support Party close up in LAS?
Emergency Stations, Diving Stations, Harbour Stations, Action Stations, SSD
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60. When leaving harbour casing party doesn’t have their names on the Check Out Board True or False?
False
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61. List five positions that make up Support Party
Support Party I/C, Medical Station, BA Board Operator, Scribe, Comms, Refill Station, SP Team 1
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62. What information can be obtained from the Microwave mast that cannot be obtained from the Search Periscope?
Bearing of radar contacts
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63. What is the role of RS in Harbour Stations?
Support Party I/C, roaming head counts for Registered Movement Signal
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64. List three pieces of equipment taken to the Bridge when surfacing
2 headsets, 1 emergency manoeuvring headset, 2 binoculars, foul weather gear
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65. List five things found in the GXL in the tunnel
Analox, Avomine, cylume sticks, crow bar, last man lanyard, last man vent cap, guard book
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66. List the three quiet states in order
Patrol Quiet, Search Quiet, Modified Search Quiet
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67. Why does the submarine dip to 30m back to 17.5m when diving?
To clear air pockets from under the casing and remove residual air from Ballast Tanks
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68. State the meaning of Surfacing Zero Time
Time at which Check Report and Surfacing Signal are due - expiration of Subnote/6hrs after arrival time on SUBNOTE
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69. What is the purpose of the Weight Comp System?
Maintain neutral buoyancy of SM
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70. State the two procedures that may be employed to take the SM deep as quickly as possible
UDC - Urgent Depth Change (post-diving checks, possibility of detection) Go Deep (possibility of collision)
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71. What is EAM and how is it conducted?
Conducted in emergency situations to check air quality when ordered by HQ1, conducted with Draegar XAM 5000/EAM kit
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72. Why is M Comp a hard tank?
Used for short term weight compensation, needs to be pumped from/flooded into at any depth and is therefore subject to external sea pressure
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73. Explain Attack Teams
WL closes up Watch Attack Teams when required to assume a higher state of operation posture. XO, COB, DWEEO, PA and Weapons Party close up to supplement the watch
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74. Who is the last person to clear the Bridge prior to diving?
OOD
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75. What is the authoritative reference regarding escape or rescue?
Guard Book
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76. What are the responsibilities of down trot?
DSC Page and Panel rounds during Silent Hours (2000-0700), conduct internal safety rounds prior to taking watch
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77. What restrictions are placed on movement throughout the SM when surfacing?
No access through tunnel
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78. List the valves required to be opened to put HP Air BG 1 & 2 on the Ring Main and state locations
HP Air Vv V34 - manifold V5 stbd WSC under deck plate HP Air Vv V40 - manifold V6 port WSC under deck plate
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79. Who makes up Attack Party at sea?
On watch CR Personnel - AWA/EW/ET/CIS
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80. List the restrictions when transmitting HF alongside
No access to and from SM, UAS and MGR shut and clipped, Warning pipe before transmitting, 15m exclusion zone, other vessels informed, warning signs, exin lights, sentry outside exclusion zone
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81. In the event of an Emergency Stations who performs the role of 76 bulkhead sentry?
First CCSM qualified submariner passing through tunnel not required for other duty (e.g. HQ1)
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82. List four activities carried out during Domestic Routines
Pump SDTs, empty Sewage Tanks, Pump/transfer bilges, Compact/ditch gash
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83. Where does exhaust come out when system configured to snort mode?
Diffuser on fin
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84. What is DW composition in non-secure facility?
9 x personnel. OOD, DPO, DLH, DPS, DCIS, DTECH, 3 X DS
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85. Who fulfils WL role in Watch Dived?
OPSO/SONIX
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What is the extension for emergency services on Stirling?
95532222
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87. What does AIO stand for?
Action Information Organisation
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88. When would passage routine be ordered?
When transitting surfaced for an extended period of time in open waters
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89. List four phases of SM Search and Rescue
COMMCHECK - zero time - 1 hr/when SM safety is in question SUBLOOK - zero time + 1 hr SUBMISS - zero time + 6 hrs SUB SUNK - anytime a SUBSUNK is suspected or witnessed
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90. List three bilge pumps and their operating depths
Fwd Main Bilge - 90m, Deep Bilge Pump - Crush depth, Aft Main Bilge - DDD
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91. When is Anchor Party required and which departments proved personnel?
SSD - EW/AWA
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92. When and where can we use DWSF?
FBW, FBE, ASC as long as there is significant support from outside authorities
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93. List three sources of RADHAZ
Radar mast, Comms Mast, HF Whip, Galley Microwave Oven
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94. Explain your actions as Casing Sentry upon hearing pipe “CHECK BRIDGE AND FIN CLEAR TO RAISE SEARCH PERISCOPE”
Respond to pipe, check State Board to ensure no one is in fin, physically check fin and yell out verbally to check/warn, check bridge/top of fin clear, respond in confirmation to pipe
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95. What is the Collision Pipe?
MAIN BC - COLLISION ALARM - “EMERGENCY STATIONS, EMERGENCY STATIONS, STANDBY COLLISION, ALL COMPARTMENTS BRACE FOR SHOCK”
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96. When is Halon released?
At COs discretion, report from scene fire-fighting response has failed, fighting fire for 8 minutes (not counting “fire is tannable” pipe), loss of comms with scene
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97. What is fall out from diving stations pipe?
“DO YOU HEAR THERE, FALL OUT FROM DIVING STATIONS, 1ST WATCH, WATCH DIVED, PATROL QUIET STATE, 1ST WATCH”
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