TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Study Assignment
ASSIGNMENT SHEET 1-01-2
BASIC SEAMANSHIP PART 1--NOMENCLATURE
The Bluejacket’s Manual, Centennial Edition, pages 228 through 235, 242,
243, 352, 360, 361, and 404 through 423
B. Study Questions
1. What deck equipment is the mooring line led through before going out
to the pier?
2. What piece of deck equipment consists of a pair of horns and is used
for belaying line or wire?
3. What piece of deck equipment is used to raise the anchor?
4. On what post on the pier are mooring lines placed?
5. What deck gear is used to prevent personnel from falling overboard?
6. The part of the ship designated for official functions is called
the .......
7. The “fantail” of a ship is defined as the .......
8. The “backbone” of the ship is called the .......
9. Any deck exposed to the elements is called a/an .......
10. The port and starboard incline of a ship is known as .......
11. The term “centerline” is defined as a/an .......
12. The “draft” of a ship is defined as the distance from the .......
13. The water level along the hull of the ship is known as the .......
14. If you are on a ship and looking forward, to your right is .......
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