Military and Merchant Shipping Quiz

A guide ship is responsible for accurately maintaining the course and speed ordered.

Lead-through operations involve naval forces guiding merchant ships through potentially mined areas.

Classified codebooks are handled on a need-to-know basis and destroyed if not collected by the USCG.

Emissions control is the selective management of electromagnetic or acoustic energy released from a ship.

Examples of emissions control include restricting AIS emissions, managing radar use, and controlling radio communication.

Merchant ships are usually poorly defended due to being unarmed and limited by regulations.

Having knowledge of potential threats and supporting forces in the transit area to prevent or combat threats.

A threat to merchant shipping involving illegal acts of violence or detention for private ends.

Explosive devices placed underwater, posing a threat to merchant shipping.

Narrow waterways where merchant ships are especially vulnerable to attack.

Guidelines for military vessels escorting merchant ships when attacked, allowing the military vessel to respond in self-defense under international law.

Even when a NCAGS Liaison Officer is embarked, the ship's Master is solely responsible for safe navigation and handling.

In escort, larger ships usually lead while smaller ones follow in a column.

Ships carrying dangerous cargo are positioned at the rear of an escort formation.

Ships with handling difficulties or critical speed may be placed at the rear or side of the escort formation.

These are areas where the military and merchant shipping community share concerns and cooperate. Examples include regions with potential threats to shipping, disaster relief efforts, and naval operation zones.

A military commander can change a merchant ship's course without owner approval if the ship's safety or national security is at risk.

The NSC is the main contact point for sharing information between NATO military authorities and the international shipping community.

A Format Alpha report includes key details like vessel's name, MMSI number, cargo type, crew details, and IMO number.

These areas generally do not require special cooperation or attention from both parties.

Using electronic or acoustic equipment (like radios or sonar) can reveal your location and identity, making you a target for attackers.

When the threat level is raised to red or yellow, specific measures should be taken to increase safety, like darkening the ship, having life jackets ready, and ensuring fire safety systems are operational.

To reduce the risk of attacks from small boats like those used by pirates or terrorists, merchant vessels should stay far away from the coast.

This tactic is used to avoid a submarine threat by making it harder for them to track the ship.

Active electronic and acoustic equipment (like radios and sonar) can emit signals that reveal the vessel's position and identity, making it a target for attackers.

The initial report sent by a merchant ship to the Naval Shipping Coordination Center (NSC) before entering potentially dangerous waters.

The NSC collects data about merchant ships, warns of potential risks, and finds possible threats to maritime operations.

The NSC and merchant ships share information through various methods, including written reports, phone calls, emails, and ship position reports.

Naval Cooperation and Guidance for Shipping (NCAGS) aims to help military commanders achieve their missions effectively, working with both civilian and military maritime authorities and merchant ships.

Merchant ships report their movements to the NSC to ensure safety and prevent interference with military operations.

MSC prioritizes U.S. Flag Commercial vessels when fulfilling sealift requirements.

Large, Medium Speed, Roll-on/Roll-off (LMSR) ships are designed for efficient sealift, offering capabilities like carrying various cargo types, heavy equipment, and high cargo capacity, while maintaining a speed of 24 knots.

Prepositioning focuses on strategically placing military equipment in key locations for rapid response during emergencies or conflicts.

The Sealift mission involves transporting military equipment and supplies efficiently for the Department of Defense and other government agencies.

Sustainment involves ongoing support for military operations, ensuring the continuous supply of resources and equipment after initial deployment.

MSC's dry cargo and tanker ships are mostly crewed by commercial mariners.

Most of MSC's ships are privately owned under MSC contracts.

The US military meets sealift needs by having a commercial fleet capable of meeting sea lift requirements.

The strategy meets operational readiness by ensuring immediate availability of commercial vessels and having enough mariners to crew government ships.

Global reach is ensured through the use of APL Marine services and American Roll-on/Roll-off carriers.

Ships operated by the Maritime Administration (MARAD) that provide various support services to the U.S. Navy and other government agencies.

Hospital ships operated by the MSC that provide medical care and support during war or other operations.

Services provided by MSC ships to assist in rescuing vessels, salvage equipment, and conduct towing operations.

Services provided by MSC ships to support the Navy's submarines, including logistics, maintenance, and communications.

Most MSC support ships are government-owned and operated by both commercial mariners and military members.

These ships are owned by the U.S. Government and operated by U.S. commercial mariners. They are used for a variety of special missions, including navigation testing, cable laying/repair, ocean surveillance, missile range instrumentation, and oceanographic surveys.

This type of ship assists with submarine weapons and navigation system testing. It helps ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of underwater navigation.

This ship transports, deploys, retrieves, and repairs underwater cables. It's crucial for maintaining communication and data transfer beneath the sea.

This ship conducts surveillance towed array sensor system operations, which involves monitoring underwater activity and collecting data.

This ship monitors missile launches and collects data on their performance. It plays a vital role in testing and analyzing missile systems.