9-46.
As signal supervisor under way, you should
report all but which of the following incidents to
the bridge?
1.
A ship in company putting up a signal
2.
A casualty to a 12" searchlight
3.
Maintenance to a 12" searchlight
4.
The flagship executing a signal
9-47.
Before becoming a Signalman supervisor, you
should complete the PQS for visual
communications.
1.
True
2.
False
9-48.
Before you are assigned as a Signalman of the
watch, you should be knowledgeable in all of
the following subject areas EXCEPT which one?
1.
Special meanings of flags and pennants
2.
Recognition procedures
3.
Procedure signs and signals
4.
Being able to maneuver the ship for
flaghoist purposes
9-49.
During which of the following periods should
you slack off halyards?
1.
Fair weather
2.
Unlimited visibility
3.
Darkness
4.
Independent steaming
9-50.
Which of the following actions should you
always take if equipment fails while you are on
watch?
1.
Repair the equipment immediately
2.
Report the failure immediately
3.
Tag the equipment out of service
4.
Order repair parts
9-51.
How often should you air your bunting?
1.
Daily
2.
Weekly
3.
Monthly
4.
As needed to prevent mildew
9-52.
Permission to air your flags must be obtained
from what individual?
1.
Signal officer
2.
OOD
3.
OTC
4.
CO
9-53.
With regard to flaghoist communications, which
of the following actions is NOT indicative of an
alert signal force?
1.
Hoisting and hauling down signals
smoothly
2.
Bending on flags correctly the first time
3.
Speed in hauling up the hoist
4.
Hauling down signals in such a manner
that they are allowed to stream to leeward
or over the side
9-54.
When you are signaling another ship at night
using a 12" searchlight, what precautions should
you observe?
1.
Illuminating the ship’s bridge and aircraft
2.
Pointing the light straight up
3.
Directing the light off water
4.
Signaling without the use of a reducer
9-55.
You are aboard a carrier engaged in night flight
operations. The commanding officer wishes to
replenish at first light. If at all possible, what
equipment should you use to signal the AO in
company?
1.
12" searchlight
2.
Multipurpose light
3.
Yardarm blinkers
4.
Infrared
9-56.
What should you use as a formation plot to keep
track of ships in company?
1.
Navigation chart
2.
Chalkboard
3.
Maneuvering board
4.
Plotting map
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