USS Blue Ridge ESWS EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2026/2027 | Practice Questions & Detailed Solutions | Newest Version

USS Blue Ridge ESWS EXAM STUDY GUIDE

2026/2027 | Practice Questions & Detailed Solutions | Newest

Version

, When was the Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS) qualification program officially

approved by the Chief of Naval Operations?


 a) December 1, 1975


 b) December 1, 1978


 c) November 1, 1980


 d) January 1, 1985


Answer: b

Rationale: CNO Admiral T.B. Hayward approved the ESWS program on December 1, 1978, following the

success of the Surface Warfare Officer Qualification Program established in 1975 -10.




2. What is the Navy Regulation timeframe for enlisted personnel to obtain their ESWS

qualification upon checking into an ESWS-qualifying command?


 a) 12 months


 b) 18 months


 c) 24 months


 d) 30 months


Answer: d

Rationale: The current Navy regulation requires ESWS qualification within 30 months from checking into

, an ESWS-qualifying command. Note that on USS Blue Ridge, E-5 and above Sailors are required to qualify

within 18 months per local command instruction -7.




3. What two qualification steps must a Sailor complete after obtaining all PQS signatures to

earn their ESWS pin?


 a) A physical fitness test and a swim qualification


 b) A written test and an oral board


 c) A practical damage control drill and a written essay


 d) A divisional review and a command endorsement


Answer: b

Rationale: After completing the PQS books, Sailors must pass a written test, followed by two oral

boards—the first conducted by First Class Petty Officers and the second by Chief Petty Officers -10.




Part II: Engineering Department


4. How many line shaft bearings support the main engine shaft on the USS Blue Ridge?


 a) 2


 b) 4


 c) 6


 d) 8