TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Introduction
OUTLINE SHEET 1-01-1
BASIC SEAMANSHIP, PART 1--NOMENCLATURE
As a person new to the fleet, you will have to know basic deck terminology
in order to communicate with others. Basic knowledge about the ship is a
requirement for successful performance of your job. The information in this
lesson will help you understand the new surroundings on your first ship.
B. Enabling Objective(s)
1.1 Explain the purpose and characteristics of the following deck
seamanship equipment:
a. Pier i. Lifelines
b. Mooring lines j. Anchor
c. Bollards k. Hawsepipe
d. Bitts l. Anchor chain
e. Chocks m. Anchor windlass
f. Rat guards n. Brow
g. Cleats o. Accommodation ladder
h. Fenders
1.2 Identify the definitions of terms related to the structure of
Navy ships:
a. Hull k. Starboard
b. Keel l. Outboard
c. Weather deck m. Inboard
d. Fantail n. Waterline
e. Forecastle o. Freeboard
f. Bridge p. Draft
g. Bow q. Trim
h. Stern r. List
i. Centerline s. Quarterdeck
j. Port
1.3 Identify basic signal flags and pennants.
2.1 Explain the personal actions taken if you see a person fall
overboard.
22.1 Explain how teamwork relates to man overboard procedures
23.1 Explain the relationship between the Navy Core Values and basic
seamanship nomenclature.
C. Topic Outline
1. Introduction
2. Deck Equipment Terminology
a. ____________--A structure extending from land out into the water
that provides a mooring for ships.
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