TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-02-1 (continued)
b. A small craft is called a ____________ if it is not able to make
regular, independent voyages on the high seas.
c. Boats are used mainly to ____________ personnel and cargo.
d. Boat quantity and use are determined by ship ____________.
e. Types of boats
(1) Rigid hull inflatable boat (____________)
(a) Versatile.
(b) Serves as a standard ship’s boat.
(2) Utility boat--Can be used as a:
(a) ____________ boat--Exploring unfamiliar area; taking
soundings.
(b) Diver ____________--Keeping watch on divers as they
work.
(3) Personnel boat--Used to transport ____________.
(4) Captain's gig--Any boat designated for the ____________
____________ personal use.
(5) ____________ barge--Any boat designated for the personal
use of a flag officer. The admiral’s barge will have a
black hull.
7. Small Boat Passenger Safety
a. All ____________ in boats being hoisted or lowered shall wear:
(1) Properly secured ____________-____________, inherently
buoyant life preservers (kapok).
(2) Safety ____________ with the chinstraps buckled.
b. Inherently buoyant life preservers (____________) should be
readily available for all members of the crew and passengers.
c. Always wear a life preserver during rough ____________
conditions.
d. ____________ or open flames are prohibited.
e. Do NOT ____________ the boat.
f. No more than ____________ people are allowed to ride in the
coxswain’s flat at one time. Personnel allowed are the:
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