TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
OUTLINE SHEET 1-20-1 (continued)
(2) ____________ at your abandon ship station.
(a) Your abandon ship station is noted on the watch,
quarter, and station bill.
(b) Learn several routes to your abandon ship station.
This will prevent you from being ____________ inside a
sinking ship in case a route is blocked or flooded.
(3) Don life preserver and assist in rigging lines, ladders,
and abandon ship equipment.
b. If the Commanding Officer gives an order to abandon ship:
(1) If wind is present, leave the ship from the ____________
side, (into the wind) to prevent the ship and hazardous
debris from drifting into you.
(2) Ideally, leave from whichever side of the ship is
____________ in the water; but, if the propellers are
turning, leave from the bow.
(3) If possible, ____________ down.
(4) NEVER ____________. If you must jump, do so feet first as
close to the water as possible.
(a) Cover nose and mouth with one hand.
(b) Place your free arm across your chest and firmly grasp
your triceps.
(c) Place both feet on the edge of the ship; take one step
forward; while falling, cross your legs.
(5) Swim clear of:
(a) The ship (at least 150 to 200 yards). When the ship
goes down, it may create a strong ____________ effect
and draw you under.
(b) Fuel/oil.
(c) ____________.
(d) ____________.
(6) When clear of the ship and all hazards:
(a) ____________ your life preserver or ____________.
(b) Try to stay in a group by joining life preservers
together using the toggle line attached to the waist
belt.
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