TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Introduction
OUTLINE SHEET 1-02-1
BASIC SEAMANSHIP, PART 2--LINES, WIRE ROPES,
SMALL BOATS, AND SOUND-POWERED TELEPHONES
This lesson provides the basic information about lines and wire ropes that
you will need for the basic seamanship laboratories. During your Navy
career, you will be working or riding in small boats. This lesson discusses
the types of small boats used by the Navy and the safety precautions for
small boat passengers. In addition, this lesson will also teach you about
sound-powered telephones. They are one of the most commonly used
communication devices aboard ship.
B. Enabling Objective(s):
4.1 Identify the types, characteristics, and sizes of lines and wire
ropes.
4.2 Identify the purpose of a square knot and bowline.
4.3 Tie a Square knot and bowline using small stuff.
4.4 Explain the procedures to secure equipment for sea.
4.5 Explain the definitions of basic line handling and anchoring terms.
3.1 Identify the types, purposes, and characteristics of small boats.
3.2 Identify the safety precautions applicable to a passenger in a
small boat
23.2 Explain the relationship between the Navy Core Values and basic
seamanship lines, wire ropes, and small boats.
5.1 Identify the purpose and characteristics of the sound-powered
telephone system and its components.
5.2 Identify the purpose and the pronunciations of the phonetic alphabet
and numbers.
5.3 Identify the terms associated with sound-powered telephone
communication and their meanings.
5.4 Explain the procedures for sending and receiving messages using a
sound-powered telephone.
5.5 Perform the procedures to break out, don, connect, test, operate, and
secure a sound-powered telephone headset.
C. Topic Outline
1. Introduction
2. Types and Characteristics of Lines and Wire Ropes
a. Natural fiber line
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