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BOAT BOOMS
Boats and service craft of the U.S. Navy

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) - Requirement for military advancement
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e. f. Q2.  Where are bower anchors located? Q3.  List the standard parts of the mooring line used to secure a normal sized ship at a pier. a. b. c. d. e. f. Q4.  Aboard ship, deck fittings are used for— Q5.  While anchored, what deck equipment is used to moor the ship’s boat? BOAT SEAMANSHIP Learning Objectives: When you finish this chapter, you will be able to— Identify various types of boats, service craft, and combatant  craft  to  include  boat  terms  and nomenclature. Identify safety practices for boat passengers. Boat seamanship is much more than a knowledge of the kinds of boats in operation in the Navy. Boat crews are responsible for the safe operation and upkeep of their craft and must receive training in a number of areas. Some of the techniques to be mastered require much practice and experience before a boat crew can become accomplished in their assigned duties. If you are assigned to duties as a member of a boat crew, you should study the  Seaman  and  Boatswain’s Mate 3 & 2 training manuals and complete the required personnel qualification standards (PQS). Boats  used  by  the  Navy  are  of  three  general groups—support craft, combatant craft, and boats in general. Each group may be determined by its assigned mission  and  by  its  type,  design,  and  construction. Chapter 8 has detailed information about these craft. BOATS The  term    boat    refers  to  a  noncommissioned waterborne vessel that is not designated as a service craft.  A  boat  is  capable  of  limited  independent operation. Officer/personnel boats, motor whaleboats, and utility boats fit into this group. Boats carried aboard ship that can be hoisted from and lowered into the water are known as  ship’s boats. SERVICE CRAFT The term service craft (figs. 7-9 and 7-10) is applied to waterborne craft that are designed for special use. Harbor  tugs,  ferryboats,  various  nonself-propelled barges, and floating dry docks are designated service craft. COMBATANT CRAFT Combatant  craft  are  craft  or  boats  specifically designed for combat roles. Figures 7-11 and 7-12 show a variety of patrol, riverine, amphibious warfare, and special combatant craft. BOAT SAFETY Because the majority of Navy personnel are con- cerned  with  small  boats  only the  role of passengers, this section is written from the standpoint of passengers, rather  than  crew  members.  Every  Sailor  should  be familiar with the following boat safety precautions: •O bey all orders from the coxswain and boat officer. 7-7 Student Notes:







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