BM2 Exam Questions and Answers
What is the preferred location for handling the underway replenishment (UNREP) Messenger during
UNREP operations? ✔✔Forward and inboard of the fuel rig
Which component is added to underway replenishment (UNREP) transfer rig winch systems that do not
have a slip clutch? ✔✔Weak link
Which type of replenishment ship cargo is stowed on a ship-by-ship basis and is located in a species hold
for issue to particular ships? ✔✔Consigned cargo
What size are the distance markers on Bridge-to-Bridge phone/distance? ✔✔8 inches by 10 inches
When can the Amphibious Assault Crash Crane (AACC) on LHD Class ships be used to handle utility
boats? ✔✔At anchorage
Who develop the procedures for the use of the Amphibious Assault Crash Court (AACC)? ✔✔Naval Sea
Systems Command (NAVSEA)
What is the primary means of measuring the speed of amphibious ships through the water during
Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) launch and recovery operations? ✔✔Pit log
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) exit speed from an amphibious ship's well deck will typically not exceed
how many knots? ✔✔Two
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) combat loads can crew seating by approximately what percentage?
✔✔33%
,In accordance with NAVSEA S9LCA-AA-SSM-040, Volume 03, what does the acronym ARG mean?
✔✔Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG)
Where should ships verify steering control functionality prior to going alongside in an underway
replenishment (UNREP) operation? ✔✔Pilot house and after steering
At what speed do LSD 41/49 Class ships achieve 100-percent pitch on the controllable pitch system?
✔✔8.5 to 9.5 knot range
Which ship will normally be the approach ship during underway replenishment (UNREP) operations?
✔✔Receiving ship
Which type of rope is made from stiff, elastic fibers extracted from the outer husk of a coconut? ✔✔Coir
rope
How many additional carabiners are required for a short-haul rappelling hookup with a rescue/MEDEVAC
litter during overland search and rescue (SAR) operations? ✔✔One
How many locking carabiners are utilized in the three-point equalizing setup for repelling from
helicopters during overland search and rescue (SAR) operations? ✔✔Five
Turbulence from rotor downwash may cause uncontrolled spinning of rappel crewmen during rappel
operations in mountainous terrain when the hover altitude is below how many feet above ground level
(AGL)? ✔✔100 feet
What color chemical lights are recommended for search and rescue (SAR) units in humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) missions? ✔✔Green
and red
,How long is the rope in the L-4-150 rappelling system used in search and rescue (SAR) operations?
✔✔150
Which life preserver assembly is authorized for use by helicopter combatant aircrew using the T-65 body
armor? ✔✔LPU-31/P
What material is the search and rescue (SAR) hoist quick splice plate constructed from? ✔✔Aluminum
In accordance with NTTP 4-01.4 (CH 2), what does the acronym ETA stand for? ✔✔Estimated time of
arrival (ETA)
How far should a rescue swimmer (RS) remain from the ship's hull during the deployment of a
rescue/medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) litter using a J-bar davit, when operating in a safe environment?
✔✔10-15 feet
What type of injuries are automatically communicated by an unconscious survivor? ✔✔Head, neck, and
spine injuries.
in accordance with NTTP 3-50.1, what does the acronym HABD/SEA stand for? ✔✔Helicopter aircrew
breathing device/survival egress air (HABD/SEA)
The A/P22P-7(V) quick-donning anti-exposure apparel assembly is designed to provide a minimum of
how many hours of thermal protection against hypothermia for the wearer? ✔✔Six
Which term indicates an operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in injury or death if
not carefully observed or followed? ✔✔Warning
, What is the maximum ship separation that can be utilized with the Standard Tensioned Replenishment
Alongside Method (STREAM) and the Electronic Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method
(E-STREAM)? ✔✔200 feet
Which reference is titled the Navy Operational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual?
✔✔OPNAV 5100.23
Which search and rescue (SAR) code is used to request the details of SAR craft that can be made
available? ✔✔RJM
What color of control lights in the Algiers Point Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Special Area indicates that
Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) users must not proceed unless directed by the VTS? ✔✔Red
At which interval does a submarine's emergency distress beacon transmit? ✔✔30 second
Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 (V) ton (LARC-V) should not be launched from beyond how many
nautical miles from shore during wartime? ✔✔Ten
In accordance with COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3340.3G, what does the acronym BMU
stand for? ✔✔Beach Master Units (BMU)
How many hours prior to any well deck evolution must a detailed brief be conducted for the CO? ✔✔12
to 24
What are the normal communication methods used during ballasting operations? ✔✔Sounds-powered
telephone or the interior voice communication system (IVCS)
Under what section of the rescue report would you find Date and Local time? ✔✔Section 1
What is the preferred location for handling the underway replenishment (UNREP) Messenger during
UNREP operations? ✔✔Forward and inboard of the fuel rig
Which component is added to underway replenishment (UNREP) transfer rig winch systems that do not
have a slip clutch? ✔✔Weak link
Which type of replenishment ship cargo is stowed on a ship-by-ship basis and is located in a species hold
for issue to particular ships? ✔✔Consigned cargo
What size are the distance markers on Bridge-to-Bridge phone/distance? ✔✔8 inches by 10 inches
When can the Amphibious Assault Crash Crane (AACC) on LHD Class ships be used to handle utility
boats? ✔✔At anchorage
Who develop the procedures for the use of the Amphibious Assault Crash Court (AACC)? ✔✔Naval Sea
Systems Command (NAVSEA)
What is the primary means of measuring the speed of amphibious ships through the water during
Landing Craft, Air Cushion (LCAC) launch and recovery operations? ✔✔Pit log
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) exit speed from an amphibious ship's well deck will typically not exceed
how many knots? ✔✔Two
Landing Craft Air Cushion (LCAC) combat loads can crew seating by approximately what percentage?
✔✔33%
,In accordance with NAVSEA S9LCA-AA-SSM-040, Volume 03, what does the acronym ARG mean?
✔✔Amphibious Readiness Group (ARG)
Where should ships verify steering control functionality prior to going alongside in an underway
replenishment (UNREP) operation? ✔✔Pilot house and after steering
At what speed do LSD 41/49 Class ships achieve 100-percent pitch on the controllable pitch system?
✔✔8.5 to 9.5 knot range
Which ship will normally be the approach ship during underway replenishment (UNREP) operations?
✔✔Receiving ship
Which type of rope is made from stiff, elastic fibers extracted from the outer husk of a coconut? ✔✔Coir
rope
How many additional carabiners are required for a short-haul rappelling hookup with a rescue/MEDEVAC
litter during overland search and rescue (SAR) operations? ✔✔One
How many locking carabiners are utilized in the three-point equalizing setup for repelling from
helicopters during overland search and rescue (SAR) operations? ✔✔Five
Turbulence from rotor downwash may cause uncontrolled spinning of rappel crewmen during rappel
operations in mountainous terrain when the hover altitude is below how many feet above ground level
(AGL)? ✔✔100 feet
What color chemical lights are recommended for search and rescue (SAR) units in humanitarian
assistance and disaster relief (HADR) and defense support of civil authorities (DSCA) missions? ✔✔Green
and red
,How long is the rope in the L-4-150 rappelling system used in search and rescue (SAR) operations?
✔✔150
Which life preserver assembly is authorized for use by helicopter combatant aircrew using the T-65 body
armor? ✔✔LPU-31/P
What material is the search and rescue (SAR) hoist quick splice plate constructed from? ✔✔Aluminum
In accordance with NTTP 4-01.4 (CH 2), what does the acronym ETA stand for? ✔✔Estimated time of
arrival (ETA)
How far should a rescue swimmer (RS) remain from the ship's hull during the deployment of a
rescue/medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) litter using a J-bar davit, when operating in a safe environment?
✔✔10-15 feet
What type of injuries are automatically communicated by an unconscious survivor? ✔✔Head, neck, and
spine injuries.
in accordance with NTTP 3-50.1, what does the acronym HABD/SEA stand for? ✔✔Helicopter aircrew
breathing device/survival egress air (HABD/SEA)
The A/P22P-7(V) quick-donning anti-exposure apparel assembly is designed to provide a minimum of
how many hours of thermal protection against hypothermia for the wearer? ✔✔Six
Which term indicates an operating procedure, practice, or condition that may result in injury or death if
not carefully observed or followed? ✔✔Warning
, What is the maximum ship separation that can be utilized with the Standard Tensioned Replenishment
Alongside Method (STREAM) and the Electronic Standard Tensioned Replenishment Alongside Method
(E-STREAM)? ✔✔200 feet
Which reference is titled the Navy Operational Safety and Health (NAVOSH) Program Manual?
✔✔OPNAV 5100.23
Which search and rescue (SAR) code is used to request the details of SAR craft that can be made
available? ✔✔RJM
What color of control lights in the Algiers Point Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Special Area indicates that
Vessel Movement Reporting System (VMRS) users must not proceed unless directed by the VTS? ✔✔Red
At which interval does a submarine's emergency distress beacon transmit? ✔✔30 second
Lighter, Amphibious Resupply, Cargo, 5 (V) ton (LARC-V) should not be launched from beyond how many
nautical miles from shore during wartime? ✔✔Ten
In accordance with COMNAVSURFPAC/COMNAVSURFLANTINST 3340.3G, what does the acronym BMU
stand for? ✔✔Beach Master Units (BMU)
How many hours prior to any well deck evolution must a detailed brief be conducted for the CO? ✔✔12
to 24
What are the normal communication methods used during ballasting operations? ✔✔Sounds-powered
telephone or the interior voice communication system (IVCS)
Under what section of the rescue report would you find Date and Local time? ✔✔Section 1
