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BDOC - NSS Questions and Correct
Answers
What is the purpose of the NAVDORM? Answer: The
NAVDORM publishes Type Commander (TYCOM)
minimum navigation policies, procedures, and
organizational standards for all surface ships
What are the six chapters of the NAVDORM? Answer:
1) Introduction 2) Duties and Responsibilities 3)
Standard Policies, Requirements, and Procedures 4)
Supplemental Policies, Requirements, and Procedures
5) Expeditionary Craft 6) Records, Logs, and Forms
What does chapter 1 of the NAVDORM do? Answer:
The NAVDORM was created to discuss factors that
adversely affect accurate navigation.
What does chapter 2 of the NAVDORM do? Answer: •
Defines the roles of certain navigation watch stations
(referenced in Bridge Organization and CO's Standing
Orders lesson).
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What does chapter 3 of the NAVDORM do? Answer:
Provides guidance on standard policies, requirements,
and procedures that serve as the basis for development
of each ship's routine.
What does chapter 4 of the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Provides guidance on additional policies, requirements,
and procedures that supplement and amplify those
contained in Chapters 2 and 3. • Lists the requirements
for navigating with ECDIS-N (DNC) • Lists the
navigation requirements for ships not authorized to use
ECDIS-N, for example, ships still only authorized to use
paper charts.
What does chapter 6 of the NAVDORM say? Answer: •
Records, logs, and forms provide the recorded history
of the ship, and become a basis for analysis,
evaluation, and correction of material, operational, and
personnel deficiencies. • Comprise the legal records
examined by courts of inquiry and official
investigations. • Experience has shown that poor log
keeping is one of the first operational safety risk
indicators, showing the beginning of a drift from Navy
standards.
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What are the two most important logs to keep while
underway? Answer: The two most important
underway logs are the Ship's Deck Log (maintained by
the QMOW) and the Engineering Log (maintained by
the EOOW).
What does appendix A in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
The certification assessment for ships authorized by
their Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) for
unrestricted navigation
What does appendix B in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Navigation brief. THERE IS A LOT OF SHIT THAT GOES
INTO A NAV BRIEF
What does appendix C in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Provide a systematic approach to an evolution or
operation and ensure watchstanders do not forget
procedures or controlling actions • Must be retained on
board for a minimum of 12 months
What do appendix D-I in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Appendix D: Ship's Position Report • Appendix E:
Charts and Publications • Appendix F: Navigation
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Training Resources • Appendix G: Definitions •
Appendix H and I: VMS Display Features
What does appendix J say in the NAVDORM? Answer:
Outlines required items to include as part of a ship's
Navigation Bill
What does appendix K say in the NAVDORM? Answer:
Standard day's work in navigation.
What is the supporting equipment used in bridge to
bridge communications? Answer: VHF radio, AIS,
ARPA, Bridge to bridge log and visual identification
What is VHF radio used for and what is the frequency
used for it? Answer: It is used for the transmission of
information necessary to the safe navigation of vessels.
30MHz-300MHz. Needs to be within line of sight
because it does not bend to the curvature of the earth
What is VHF terminal tuning? Answer: A way to
ensure by the oncoming OOD that the VHF is set to the
right levels. Squelch needs to be set for a reasonable
level.
Pretest - Stuvia US
BDOC - NSS Questions and Correct
Answers
What is the purpose of the NAVDORM? Answer: The
NAVDORM publishes Type Commander (TYCOM)
minimum navigation policies, procedures, and
organizational standards for all surface ships
What are the six chapters of the NAVDORM? Answer:
1) Introduction 2) Duties and Responsibilities 3)
Standard Policies, Requirements, and Procedures 4)
Supplemental Policies, Requirements, and Procedures
5) Expeditionary Craft 6) Records, Logs, and Forms
What does chapter 1 of the NAVDORM do? Answer:
The NAVDORM was created to discuss factors that
adversely affect accurate navigation.
What does chapter 2 of the NAVDORM do? Answer: •
Defines the roles of certain navigation watch stations
(referenced in Bridge Organization and CO's Standing
Orders lesson).
Pretest - Stuvia US
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What does chapter 3 of the NAVDORM do? Answer:
Provides guidance on standard policies, requirements,
and procedures that serve as the basis for development
of each ship's routine.
What does chapter 4 of the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Provides guidance on additional policies, requirements,
and procedures that supplement and amplify those
contained in Chapters 2 and 3. • Lists the requirements
for navigating with ECDIS-N (DNC) • Lists the
navigation requirements for ships not authorized to use
ECDIS-N, for example, ships still only authorized to use
paper charts.
What does chapter 6 of the NAVDORM say? Answer: •
Records, logs, and forms provide the recorded history
of the ship, and become a basis for analysis,
evaluation, and correction of material, operational, and
personnel deficiencies. • Comprise the legal records
examined by courts of inquiry and official
investigations. • Experience has shown that poor log
keeping is one of the first operational safety risk
indicators, showing the beginning of a drift from Navy
standards.
Pretest - Stuvia US
,3
What are the two most important logs to keep while
underway? Answer: The two most important
underway logs are the Ship's Deck Log (maintained by
the QMOW) and the Engineering Log (maintained by
the EOOW).
What does appendix A in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
The certification assessment for ships authorized by
their Immediate Superior In Command (ISIC) for
unrestricted navigation
What does appendix B in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Navigation brief. THERE IS A LOT OF SHIT THAT GOES
INTO A NAV BRIEF
What does appendix C in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Provide a systematic approach to an evolution or
operation and ensure watchstanders do not forget
procedures or controlling actions • Must be retained on
board for a minimum of 12 months
What do appendix D-I in the NAVDORM say? Answer:
Appendix D: Ship's Position Report • Appendix E:
Charts and Publications • Appendix F: Navigation
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Training Resources • Appendix G: Definitions •
Appendix H and I: VMS Display Features
What does appendix J say in the NAVDORM? Answer:
Outlines required items to include as part of a ship's
Navigation Bill
What does appendix K say in the NAVDORM? Answer:
Standard day's work in navigation.
What is the supporting equipment used in bridge to
bridge communications? Answer: VHF radio, AIS,
ARPA, Bridge to bridge log and visual identification
What is VHF radio used for and what is the frequency
used for it? Answer: It is used for the transmission of
information necessary to the safe navigation of vessels.
30MHz-300MHz. Needs to be within line of sight
because it does not bend to the curvature of the earth
What is VHF terminal tuning? Answer: A way to
ensure by the oncoming OOD that the VHF is set to the
right levels. Squelch needs to be set for a reasonable
level.
Pretest - Stuvia US
