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SECURING FOR SEA
REVIEW 3 ANSWERS - 12018_242

Basic Military Requirements (BMR) - Requirement for military advancement
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Make the lashings taut so that the object will not “work”  with  the  pitch  and  roll  of  the  ship. Frequently  check  all  lashings,  and  tighten  as necessary. Use chafing gears on sharp corners and rough surfaces. Never make fast your lashings to electric cables or small slightly secured pipes, lagged pipes, door and hatch dogs or hinges, electric motors, lifeline  stanchions,  or  anything  not  solidly secured. Never block access to vents, fireplugs, switches, valves, doors, or hatches. Never underestimate the force of the sea! Secure everything properly the first time and be safe. REVIEW 3 QUESTIONS Q1.  List the three advantages of using nylon line over natural fiber line. a. b. c. Q2.  When a natural fiber line will bear on sharp edges or run over rough surfaces, what action should you take to protect the line from damage? Q3.  Under what condition should you use a wire rope? Q4.  You are right-handed. When tying a bowline, the overhand loop should be in what direction? Q5.  You are going to join two separate lines together using a becket bend. What is the first step you should take? SUMMARY Becoming  an  accomplished  seaman  takes  time, hard work, and patience. At some time in your career, you could be a member of a detail where handling lines will be required, or you may work with deck equipment and lines on a daily basis. Knowing how to use deck equipment and handle lines safely is essential. Lines are used in the Navy for many reasons—from mooring aircraft carriers to securing bookshelves at sea. Without the wide variety of lines available to us, our way of doing our jobs would be extremely difficult. Each piece of deck equipment or fitting has been designed for a specific purpose. A set of bits on a destroyer is used primarily for mooring, where a set of bits on a tug is used almost exclusively for towing. Becoming familiar with deck equipment and its use, and knowing how to makeup and use lines is not only a sign of good seamanship but could, in case of emergencies, make the difference between saving or losing the ship or your shipmates. Each person in the Navy is first and foremost a seaman and then a technician in his or her specific rate. Become proficient in seamanship. It may help you in your daily duties and most certainly assist you in times of difficulty. REVIEW 1 ANSWERS A1.  Ground tackle used on board ship includes— a. Anchors b. Anchor cable and chains c. Chain stoppers d. Bending shackles e. Outboard swivel shots f. Detachable links 7-20 Student Notes:







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