TRAINEE GUIDE - Recruit Training Command - The US Navy

TRAINEE GUIDE A-950-0001
A. Study Assignment
None
B. Study Questions
ASSIGNMENT SHEET 1-20-2
SURVIVAL AT SEA
1. ORM is a process used by the Navy to minimize risk to an acceptable
level when considering the goal of the mission; i.e., is
accomplishing the ....... worth the .......?
2. The term “....... .......” means the life preserver floats without
being inflated.
3. The Abandon-ship type (CO2 inflatable) is commonly referred to
as ........
4. Inflation of the Abandon-ship type life preserver only after water
entry, this will enable you to swim ....... and ......., if needed.
5. Your abandon ship station is noted on the ......., .......,
and ........
6. Ideally, leave from whichever side of the ship is higher in the
water; but, if the propellers are turning, .......
7. Swim clear of the ship, at least ....... when the ship goes down, it
may create a strong whirlpool effect and draw you under.
8. The MK-6 inflatable lifeboat has a ....... capacity inside.
9. Life boat organization procedures, the senior most, ....... in the
lifeboat will take charge and direct or assign duties or
responsibilities.
10. To survive at sea, personnel must display Courage, personnel will
have to deal with ......., Sharks, Death of shipmates, isolation.
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