SCWS Board Exam 2024 !!!

SCWS Board Exam 2024 !!! Define Risk - ANS a situation involving exposure to danger Discuss the concept of operational risk management (ORM) - ANS Risk Assessment Risk Decision Making Risk Controls Explain the five steps of the ORM process: 1.Identify hazards - ANS Identify hazards-Any condition with the potential to negatively impact the mission or cause injury, death or property damage Discuss the three circumstances that led to the formation of the U.S Navy - ANS 1.After revolutionary George Washington starts 1st sea based offence 2.Continental fleet made of merchantmen 3. 1798 established Define the Navy's core values - ANS Honor, Courage, Commitment Discuss the conditions that led to the creation of the Seabees. - ANS WW2 needed a combat trained construction engineers not contractors Discuss the significance of the following personnel: Admiral Ben Morrell - ANS a.Admiral Ben Morrell-Father of the Seabees. He was Chief of the Navy's bureau of yard docks Discuss the significance of march 5, 1942 as it pertains to the seabees - ANS Seabees birthday. On this date granted official permission to use name seabees State the sequence to examine an injured person - ANS ABC (airway, breathing, circulation) Explain the ABC's of basic life support - ANS Check airway Check breathing Check circulation Describe the symptoms and treatment of cramps exhaustion stroke - ANS sive sweating, painful cramps, last a couple minutes gray skin, cold, moist clammy body temp down, bring to shade, loosen clothing, apply cool compress Discuss the three types of bleeding and the treatments: lary - ANS slow blood oozes from wound Describe the treatment for an open chest wound - ANS Use any material that will form an airtight barrier large enough to cover the wound Describe the signs, symptoms, and treatment of shock - ANS Cool, clammy skin, paleness, restlessness or nervousness, thirst. Pulse is weak and rapid Lay the Person Down, if Possible. Elevate the person's feet about 12 inches unless head, neck, or back is injured or you suspect broken hip or leg bones Describe the 4 types of burns and the treatments degree d degree degree h degree - ANS ss, mild swelling and pain r than first degree with blisters usually from sunburn serious burn involves full thickness of skin down to bone Rule of 9s etc leg 9% arm 9% chest 9% Discuss the following treatments for environmental problems: bite hfoot hermia - ANS ure to cold temperatures. Can result in amputation exposure to wet conditions body loses heat faster than it can produce it. Shivering, faint pulse etc Treat with slow dry reheating Change socks when wet Demonstrate calling in a 09-line medevac request - ANS ion of the pickup site frequency call sign and suffix r of patients by precedence al equipment required r of patients (ambulatory or litter Type) ity at pickup site 7. method of marking pickup site 8. patient nationality and status 9.NBC contamination What are the six categories of HAZMAT? - ANS (FATCOC) Flammable, Aerosol, Toxic, Corrosive, Oxidizing, Compressed gas Define hazardous material minimization center (HAZMINCEN) - ANS Central storage area for Hazmat Discuss the COSAL validation process - ANS 1800 construction hours or 90 days Define "Plant Property" - ANS rty used for purpose of cutting, grinding, shaping or altering physical/electrical/chemical properties of materials. Costs $5000+ Discuss the purpose of the Table of Allowance (TOA) - ANS What the battalion is allotted Explain the purpose of the Allowance Change Request (ACR) - ANS Change quantity on allowance list. Material failure rates higher than expected, mission assignments require more support Discuss the following forms: Navsup 1250-1/1250-2 DD-200 - ANS (Navsup 1250-1) Requisition/consumption reporting document used by submarine force and non-automated units (DD 200) survey form/report for lost, stolen or damaged items Define the acronyms and terms and state the responsibilities for the following outlets of supply: a. ARP - ANS ves stores and issues repair parts for CESE and material handling equipment. Validates CESE COSAL Define the following abbreviations and acronyms: NSN - ANS National stock number. 13 digit used to ID an item of material in FSS Discuss Communications Security (COMSEC) and the role of the Electronic Key Management System (EKMS) Local Element - ANS Security to naval communications. EKMS-system that provides measure, to deny unauthorized persons valuable information What is meant by the term Two-Person Integrity (TPI) and how it is related to COMSEC - ANS Two people work together where you cant work alone Discuss the proper use of the phonetic alphabet, numerals and prowords - ANS Alpha Bravo Charlie Discuss challenge and password - ANS A phase with the challenge word will be spoken and the password will be spoken in a phrase to gain access State the four rules of weapon safety - ANS Treat every weapon as if its loaded Never point at anything you dont intend to shoot. Keep finger off trigger Keep weapon on safe until ready to fire Define the four weapon conditions: a.Condition one b.Condition two c.Condition three d.Condition four - ANS a.Condition one-Mag in,round in chamber,bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed b.Condition two-N/A c.Condition three-Mag in,chamber empty, bolt forward, safety on, ejection port closed d.Condition four-Mag removed, chamber empty, bolt forward,safety on, ejection port closed What weapons systems are in the NCF? - ANS M2 HB, M4, M9, M16, M19, M203, M500 State the eight steps of operation in a firing cycle - ANS Feeding, chambering, locking, firing, unlocking, extraction, ejecting, cocking Discuss loading/unloading procedures - ANS keep safety in "safe" position until ready to fire keep muzzle down range and clear of all troops before loading make sure bore, chamber, and ammunition are clean and dry (M240B machine gun)State the following capabilities/nomenclature: a.Proper employment - ANS belt fed, gas opereated, fires from open bolt position and is crew served (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: a.Proper employment - ANS belt fed, blow back operated, fires from open bolt position (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: b.FPL/PDF - ANS ? (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: c.Arming range - ANS 2212 meters (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: d.Maximum effective range (area target) - ANS 2212 m (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: e.Maximum effective range (point target) - ANS 1500 m (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: f.Rate of fire - ANS 325 to 375 rounds per minute (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: g.Safety - ANS 1, thumb switch with safe and fire positions (MK19) State the following capabilities/nomenclature: h.Ammunition types - ANS M383 HE, M430 HEDP, M385E4/M385A1 Describe the characteristics of 40mm machine gun - ANS air cooled, belt fed, blow back operated, automatic weapon, fires from open bolt position and is crew served Describe the characteristics of the M2 machine gun - ANS 50 cal. barrel length 45 in. Weight 83.8. Air cooled, belt fed, recoil operated. Can be set for automatic or semi automatic fire. Fireplan sketch - ANS Discuss the integration of the weapons systems into an overall defensive Explain the various class of fire: a.Grazing - ANS a.Grazing-not less than 1m above and no higher than 68" above the ground Describe the construction and the elements of the following dug-in emplacements: a.A hasty/skirmishers position b.An improved one man fighting position c.An improved two man fighting position - ANS a.A hasty/skirmishers position-quick pit short term b.An improved one man fighting position-better pit one person c.An improved two man fighting position-two person fighting pit made better than a hasty Explain the characteristics of the following: Camoflauge - ANS Camoflauge-prevents being seen State what actions should be taken if you are caught in the light of a ground flare and overhead flare? - ANS Run out of light. Find team members or get down. First General Order of a Sentry - ANS To take charge of this post and all government property in view. Discuss the military aspects of terrain as it applies to a defensive force using the acronym KOCOA - ANS Combinations of weather and topography. Key terrain features Observation and fields of fire Cover and concealment Obstacles Avenues of approach Describe the purpose of the following: a. Security patrol b. Reconnaissance patrol - ANS a. deter attacks b. get information Discuss the five paragraph order: 1. Situation - ANS -enemy forces/friendly forces -Attachments/detachments -Civil/Terrain considerations Discuss the five paragraph order: 2. Mission - ANS What needs to be accomplished (Who, what tactical task, where, when and why?) Discuss the five paragraph order: 3. Execution - ANS -Commanders Intent -Concept of operations -Tasks -Coordinating Instructions Discuss the five paragraph order: 4. Admin and logistics - ANS admin-"Bad guys & Bandages" Enemy POW & Casualty Evac Plans logistics-"Beans, Bullets, & Batteries" Food, Ammo, Supply, Comm., Pyrotechnics Discuss the five paragraph order: 5. Command and signal - ANS *communication with chain of command* Command-identifies chain of command and their location for the operation Signal-Gives signal instructions for the operations like frequencies, call signs etc Define and discuss the difference between the following reports a. SALUTE b.SPOT - ANS a. size, activity of enemy, location of enemy, uniform of enemy, time of activity, equipment SALUTE with kia/wia/pow Discuss the acronym SAFE as it applies to occupation of the defense - ANS Security Automatic weapons Fields of fire Entrenchment State the 6 articles of the Code of Conduct - ANS 1.Im an American, fighting in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. 2.I will never surrender 3.If captured I will resist 4.I will keep faith if im a POW 5.Rank, SN, Name, Birthdate 6.I will never forget im an american fighting for freedom Describe force protection conditions and threat levels - ANS Alfa-general terrorist threat Bravo-attack level increased Charlie-an attack has occured Delta-immediate area where attack occured Describe the circumstances when deadly force would normally be authorized using the deadly force triangle - ANS capability-weapons opportunity-within range Intent-a want to cause harm Describe the three classes of wire entanglement, and how they are used: -Protective - ANS Prevents close surprise atacks, around each fighting position at hand grenade range (131-328') Discuss the different combat maneuvers, formation and ambush procedures for patrolling - ANS (Need to check answer) Combat Maneuvers-Movement, Rushing and Hitting the Deck, Low and High Crawl, Moving and Walking Silently, Assume Prone Position Formations-Fire Team Column, Wedge, and Skirmishers. Rifle Squad Column, Wedge, Line, & Echelon Left or Right. Platoon Column,Wedge, and Vee. Ambush procedures for patrolling- Early warning of target approach, withhold fire until target has moved into killing zone, open fire at the proper time, Describe the procedures to establish a LZ - ANS Secure the sight. Mark the site. Clear any loose items. Look at terrain What information is contained in nine-line medical evacuation request - ANS 1.Grid location (at least 6 digits) 2.Radio frequency/call sign 3.Patient by precedence 4.Special equipment needed 5.Patient by type 6.Security at site 7.Marking at site 8.Patient by nationality Discuss the different capabilities of the following Air Force engineering units Red Horse - ANS Rapid engineer deployable Explain the following: Chemical hazards - ANS Can cause death or harm through toxic properties Define Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) and discuss the levels: Level 0 - ANS Define MOPP: protective gear used in a toxic environment (CBRN strike) lvl 0-Worn:nothing. Carried: Protective mask. Immediately available: suit, boots, and gloves Define Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) and discuss the levels: Level 1 - ANS lvl 1-Worn: suit. Carried: Protective mask. Immediately available: boots and gloves Define Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) and discuss the levels: Level 2 - ANS lvl 2-Worn: suit and boots. Carried: Protective mask and gloves Define Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) and discuss the levels: Level 3 - ANS lvl 3-Worn: suit, boots, and mask. Carried: gloves Define Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) and discuss the levels: Level 4 - ANS lvl 4- All protection worn Describe the correct procedures for inspecting and maintaining the JSLIST chemical protective ensemble - ANS Preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS). Check for damage, moisture, tears, holes or cracking Describe the colors and markings on the NATO CBR marker sign: Chemical - ANS yellow triangle with red "GAS" Describe the colors and markings on the NATO CBR marker sign: Biological - ANS blue triangle with red "BIO" Describe the colors and markings on the NATO CBR marker sign: Radiological - ANS white triangle with black "ATOM" Describe the colors and markings on the NATO CBR marker sign: Chemical Minefield - ANS red triangle with yellow "GAS MINES" and one yellow stripe below Describe the color that the M9 chemical agent detector tape displays after it comes in contact with a liquid nerve or blister agent - ANS pink, red brown, red purple. **Any red indicates contamination Describe the color that M8 paper turns after it comes in contact with a liquid nerve or blister agent - ANS Yellow-G type nerve agent Red- H type blister agent Dark green- V type nerve agent Discuss laundering procedures for the JSLIST protective suit - ANS -Do not starch,bleach,dry clean, or steam press any items -Do not attempt stain removal on mission ready items. May result in damage to clothing -permanent press wash cycle. Tumble dry low. -after laundering mark the laundering record box on clothing garment label Discuss the following types of decontamination. Immediate - ANS Skin decon, personal wipedown, operator spraydown Discuss the following Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE). a. Automotive Equipment - ANS a. Vehicles designed for highway travel Describe the differences and uses of the following: a.Organizational maintenance 1.Operator maintenance (first echelon) 2.Planned maintenance (preventative) b.Corrective maintenance c.Depot maintenance - ANS A ensure the equipment is in a safe working order A ensure maximum availability and minimizing repair cost B.Requires a higher degree of skill than regular maintenance and is done in a maintenance shop C.Major maintenance over haul to restore the equipment to like new Describe the contents of a "Mishap Crash" package - ANS -SF-91 -DD518 -Detailed instructions on what to do in case of an accident (steps to take at accident scene, list of phone #s, instructions on filling out SF-91, procedures for HAZMAT spills) What are the 11 classes of supply? - ANS 1-subsistence, health and comfort items 2-clothing,tents 3-petroleum, fuels 4-Construction materials 5-ammo 6-personal demand items,gedunk,smokes 7-major items, vehicles 8-medical material 9-repair parts,kits 10-non military program materials 11-misc salvage Define Minor Property - ANS All Navy owned property bought for immediate use on shore that costs between $300-$5000. All classified, sensitive, or highly pilferable equipment Discuss the following Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE). b. Construction Equipment - ANS b. Mechanical equipment used in construction or repair of buildings, bridges, roads, etc. Discuss the following Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE). c. Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) - ANS C.Equipment used to move materials from point A-B; A forklift with a pallet Discuss the following Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE). d. Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) - ANS D.Equipment used to lift and move heavy material or equipment Discuss the following Civil Engineer Support Equipment (CESE). e. Civil Engineering End Item (CEEI) - ANS E.Non-portable Shop equipment costing more than $1,000 Second General Order of a Sentry - ANS To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing. Third General Order of a Sentry - ANS To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce. Fourth General Order of a Sentry - ANS To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own. Fifth General Order of a Sentry - ANS To quit my post only when properly relieved. Sixth General Order of a Sentry - ANS To receive, obey, and pass on to the sentry who relieves me all orders from the Commanding Officer, Command Duty Officer, Officer of the Deck, and Officers and Petty Officers of the Watch only. Seventh General Order of a Sentry - ANS To talk to no one except in the line of duty. Eighth General Order of a Sentry - ANS To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder. Ninth General Order of a Sentry - ANS To call the Officer of the Deck in any case not covered by instructions. Tenth General Order of a Sentry - ANS To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased. Eleventh General Order of a Sentry - ANS To be especially watchful at night, and, during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post and to allow no one to pass without proper authority. Discuss the significance of the following personnel: CM3 Marvin Shields - ANS CM3 Marvin Shields-He was a Seabee a part of Team 1104, who died defending special forces at Dong Xoai, Vietnam when his camp was overrun Discuss the significance of the following personnel: SW2 (DV) Robert Stethem - ANS SW2 (DV) Robert Stethem-While his jet was being hijacked he was singled out and killed for his military status. Define the acronyms and terms and state the responsibilities for the following outlets of supply: CSR - ANS receives all shipments that arent project related. Issues consumables in TOA Define the acronyms and terms and state the responsibilities for the following outlets of supply: MLO - ANS manages all project funds and materials Define the acronyms and terms and state the responsibilities for the following outlets of supply: Organizational gear and clothing - ANS ? Define the acronyms and terms and state the responsibilities for the following outlets of supply: CTR - ANS Manages all hand tools, power tools, kits. Assets kept in locked warehouse due to value Define the following abbreviations and acronyms: COG - ANS Cognizance symbol. 2 position alpha numeric code. Define the following abbreviations and acronyms: APL - ANS Allowance parts list. Lists all repair parts installed in equipment. Each has its own APL Explain the characteristics of the following: Cover - ANS Cover-safe place to not get hit Explain the characteristics of the following: Concealment - ANS Concealment-not cover but cant be seen Describe the three classes of wire entanglement, and how they are used: -Tactical - ANS Keep enemies out, placed on front lines. Describe the three classes of wire entanglement, and how they are used: -Supplementary - ANS Placed to conceal exact location of tactical wire. Discuss the different capabilities of the following Air Force engineering units Prime Beef - ANS Basic engineer emergency force Discuss the different capabilities of the following Air Force engineering units Specialized - ANS Expedient repairs to airfield Explain the following: Biological hazards - ANS Substance from organisms that threaten human health Explain the following: Radiological hazards - ANS Radiation can produce ions to harm Discuss the following types of decontamination. Operational - ANS remove gross of contaminants, MOPP gear exchange Discuss the following types of decontamination. Thorough - ANS detailed troop and equipment decontamination FPL - ANS Final Protective Line needs FIG FIG - ANS Flanking Interlocking Grazing PDF - ANS Explain the five steps of the ORM process: 2.Assessing hazards - ANS Assessing hazards-Identify hazard probability and severity Explain the five steps of the ORM process: 3.Making risk decisions - ANS Making risk decisions-Determine if risk is acceptable and balanced Explain the five steps of the ORM process: 4.Implementing controls - ANS Implementing controls-Clearly communicate to everyone the controls used to eliminate risk Explain the five steps of the ORM process: 5.Supervising - ANS Supervising-Determine the effectiveness of risk controls Discuss the three types of bleeding and the treatments: s - ANS red dark blood flows in a steady stream Discuss the three types of bleeding and the treatments: ial - ANS bright red blood spurts Discuss the significance of march 5, 1942 as it pertains to the seabees - ANS Its the Seabees birthday Explain the various class of fire: b.Plunging - ANS b.Plunging-fire that strikes the ground from above at a considerate level Explain the various class of fire: c.Overhead - ANS c.Overhead-fire delivered over the heads of troops Explain the various class of fire: d.Fixed - ANS d.Fixed- for targets requiring only one aiming point Explain the various class of fire: e.Traversing - ANS e.Traversing-firing a burst each time the gun changes direction Explain the various class of fire: f.Searching - ANS f.Searching-used against deep targets, firing a burst each time elevation changes Explain the various class of fire: g.Combined searching and traversing - ANS g.Combined searching and traversing-distributed in width & depth by changing the elevation direction of the gun Explain the various class of fire: h.Swinging traverse - ANS h.Swinging traverse-for targets too wide to cover the traverse hand wheel Explain the various class of fire: i. Free - ANS i. Free-from the tripod mount against targets requiring rapid and major changes in direction & elevation (M240B machine gun)State the following capabilities/nomenclature: b.FPL/PDF - ANS For this gun? (it means a final protective line (FPL) or principal direction of fire (PDF) ) (M240B machine gun)State the following capabilities/nomenclature: c.Maximum effective range - ANS 3,725 meters (M240B machine gun)State the following capabilities/nomenclature: d.Safeties M240B - ANS ? (M240B machine gun)State the following capabilities/nomenclature: e.Ammunition types - ANS 7.62X51 mm (M240B machine gun)State the following capabilities/nomenclature: f.Rates of fire - ANS f.Rates of fire-sustained 100 rounds per minute fired in 6 to 9 round bursts and 4 to 5 seconds between bursts (barrel change every 10 min) (M240B machine gun)State the following capabilities/nomenclature: g.Types of mounts - ANS ? What are the responsibilities of the S-1? - ANS The Admin Officer: The Senior assistant to the XO for administrative details and personnel administration. What are the responsibilities of the S-2? - ANS Intelligence Officer: Maintains a library of contingency plans and maps, plans for combat support and disaster recovery What are the responsibilities of the S-3? - ANS Operations Officer: Responsible to the CO to manage construction and disaster prep programs What are the responsibilities of the S-4? - ANS Supply Officer: Procure, receive, store, issue, ship, transfer and account for supply items, equipage, repair parts and construction materials. What are the responsibilities of the S-6? - ANS Communications Officer: Responsible for tactical communication training, equipment and procedures and installation and maintenance of all ADP equipment. What are the responsibilities of the S-7? - ANS Training Officer: Responsible for scheduling and monitoring technical and military training. S-5 - ANS Plans. Mid to long range (such as next operation) planning S-8 - ANS Resource/Financial Management S-9 - ANS Civil-Military Cooperation Why are patrols essential? - ANS To maintain the Battalions assigned Security Area What are the 12 steps of patrol planning? - ANS 1. Study the mission. 2. Plan use of time. (Reverse Plan) 3. Study terrain and situation 4. Organize the patrol 5. Select members, weapons, equipment 6. Issue warning order 7. Coordinate (continuous throughout) 8. Make reconnaissance 9. Complete detailed plans 10. Issue patrol leaders order 11. Supervise (at all times), inspect, and rehearse 12. Execute the mission. What's the patrol set up? - ANS Patrol leader, navigator, 2 security (1 must be a common operator), and a support fireteam. (8 people minimum) Why does the Company assign a guide to escort the patrol to the departure location? - ANS Because patrol members may not be familiar with the Companies wire and barrier plan. What are check points? - ANS Checkpoints should be placed on easily identified terrain and marked on overlays. Units are required to observe each checkpoint in their zone and patrols report status and position of it upon observing it. In the event patrol communications with the TOC are lost, what steps should be taken? - ANS Patrols follow the CEOI for communications procedures. If comm w/ TOC is lost: a. Check radio, handset, and crypto for proper set up b. Move to higher ground c. Try to contact TOC via preauthorized alternate net d. Attempt to contact other friendly units in the area and request message delay e. If comm cant be re-established, the patrol leader will make the determination to proceed or return to camp based on situation and mission objectives Whats a Rally Point (RP) ? - ANS A rally point will be established prior to step-off and pointed out as personnel pass by. Used by patrol leader as fall back positions What are immediate action drills? - ANS Actions taken in the event the patrol is ambushed What to do in a "near ambush"? - ANS -Killing zone is under heavy, concentrated, close range fire. -Men in the killing zone immediately assault the enemy's position without waiting for any order or signal. -Fire weapons at maximum rate and do anything to kill as many of the enemy as possible What to do in a "far ambush"? - ANS -Patrol should break contact and proceed to last RP (rally point) unless determined that the patrol has absolute fire superiority. -Men in the killing zone return fire, take cover and continue firing. Men not in the killing zone maneuver against the ambush force as directed What to do in an "immediate ambush"? - ANS -At patrol leaders discretion, members will set up an immediate ambush if they see an enemy patrol but they do not see you. - On the signal, the first team will deploy right and the second will deploy left and occupy a linear type ambush position During patrol what actions do you take if captured? - ANS -Communicators immediately "zero-out" radios. -Individuals follow the code of conduct: no information shall be provided to the enemy other than name, rank, service number (Social Security Number), and date of birth What types of reports do patrols submit? - ANS Patrols submit SPOT and SALUTE reports as necessary