USS Ralph Johnson Navigation Procedures
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Which of the following is a type of optical instrument that measures the angular distance of celestial objects?

  • Telescopic Alidade
  • Bearing Circle
  • Stadimeter
  • Sextant (correct)

    • What is the term used for a vessel that is unable to move or function, also known as a 'crippled ship'?

  • Aground
  • Dead in Water (correct)
  • Giveway Vessel
  • Overtaking

    • What is the term for a vessel passing another vessel?

  • Giveway Vessel
  • Crossing
  • Heading On
  • Overtaking (correct)

    • What is the name of a ring designed to fit on a compass to provide bearings?

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    A vessel that must take action to avoid collision is called a:

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    What is a DFGMC?

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    What is the True Bearing?

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    What is the difference between a Stadimeter and a Sextant?

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    Which of the following individuals is directly responsible for the safe navigation of the ship and its general operation?

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    Which of the following represents the rate at which a ship speeds up or slows down after an engine order?

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    In the IALA A Buoyage System, what color are buoys on the starboard side as the ship is leaving port?

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    What is the purpose of Range/Channel Markings?

    <p>To visually determine whether the ship is right or left of track (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'Set' refer to in navigation?

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    What is the relationship between the Conning Officer and the Helm/Lee Helm?

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    Which of these individuals is directly responsible for the safe navigation of the ship?

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    What is the purpose of the Cardinal System in buoyage?

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    What is the primary function of a Gyrocompass?

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    Which light configuration is displayed by a vessel engaged in restricted maneuvering?

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    What does the acronym RADAR stand for?

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    What does the signal 'Ball over Ball' signify?

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    What is the purpose of 'Waterline Lights' on a vessel in port?

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    A vessel displaying 'Ball, Ball, Ball' is considered to be:

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    How many satellites are typically used by GPS to determine a vessel's position?

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    What is the purpose of the 'Absence of an Embarked Flag Officer or Unit Commander' flag?

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    What does a steady light indicate on a telltale panel?

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    What is the purpose of the Voyage Management System (VMS)?

    <p>To continuously update the ship's position on a digital chart. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Guide Ship during a UNREP evolution?

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    What is the difference between a one-prolonged blast and a rapid ringing of the bell as low visibility sound signals?

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    What does the term 'At the Dip' signify in the context of refueling?

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    What does the absence of the Commanding Officer for a period of 72 hours or more indicate on a ship's yardarm?

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    What is a psychrometer used for?

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    Which of these is NOT a source of input for the Voyage Management System (VMS)?

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    Flashcards

    Officer of the Deck

    The direct representative of the Commanding Officer for navigation and operation of the ship.

    Conning Officer

    Directs the movement of the ship by giving orders to the Helm and Lee Helm.

    Lookouts

    Provide visual and audible watch for all surface, subsurface, and air contacts to CIC.

    Latitude

    Measurement of distance in degrees from the equator, ranging from 0 to 90 degrees North or South.

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    Longitude

    Measurement of distance in degrees from the Greenwich meridian, ranging from 0 to 180 degrees East or West.

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    IAMLA Buoyage System

    Red buoys on the starboard side when leaving port, marking safe routes.

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    Advance

    Distance gained in the direction of the original course until the ship settles on the new course.

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    Pivot Point

    The center of rotation as the ship alters course, located behind the helm on DDG-114.

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    Turning Circle

    The diameter of the circle a vessel traces after a full 360-degree turn at consistent speed and rudder angle.

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    True Bearing

    Direction measured from 000-359 degrees in relation to True North.

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    Relative Bearing

    Direction measured from 000-359 degrees in relation to the vessel’s heading.

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    DIW (Dead in Water)

    A condition where a vessel is unable to move or function; commonly referred to as a 'crippled ship.'

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    Giveway Vessel

    The vessel that must take action to avoid a collision with another vessel.

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    Collision

    The event when two vessels strike each other.

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    Stadimeter

    An optical instrument used to determine the distance to an object with a known height.

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    Magnetic Compass

    Type of magnetometer that senses magnetic field changes using two electrified coils.

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    Gyrocompass

    An electronic compass that seeks and displays true north.

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    RADAR

    Radio Detection and Ranging system used for navigation and vessel tracking.

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    Fathometer

    An echo sounder that determines the water depth.

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    GPS

    A satellite system used to determine position using at least four satellites.

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    Restricted Maneuvering Lights

    Red-White-Red lights indicating the vessel is engaging in special operations.

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    Vessel at Anchor

    Indicated by one black ball to show the vessel is not under command.

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    Man Overboard Indicator

    Red over Red-Blinking lights indicating a man overboard situation.

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    Constrained by Draft

    Indicated by a cylinder shape showing vessel limited by water depth.

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    Yardarm Flags

    Flags displayed on a ship's yardarm indicating absence of officers.

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    Low Visibility Sound Signals

    Sounds made by vessels to indicate their presence in low visibility.

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    Barometer

    Instrument measuring atmospheric pressure; predicts weather changes.

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    Psychrometer

    Measures air temperature and dew point; predicts fog.

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    Communication Circuits

    Systems that relay essential navigation information to the bridge.

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    Telltale Panel

    Indicates navigation light status on a ship.

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    Voyage Management System (VMS)

    Electronic system updating ship's position on digital charts.

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    Guide Ship

    Controls execution timing for ship formations, typically during replenishment.

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    Study Notes

    USS Ralph Johnson Navigation Common Core

    • The document contains information about navigation procedures for the USS Ralph Johnson (DDG 114).
    • It covers various aspects of ship navigation, including duties of key personnel and procedures for different situations.
    • Different methods for determining a ship's position are discussed.
    • Various rules of the road for different scenarios are described, including navigation markings.
    • Guidance on visual and electronic aids for navigation is given.
    • Operational procedures such as refueling, anchors, and maneuvers are outlined.
    • Procedures and communication protocols for different situations such as personnel recall, divers, anchoring, and close-up navigation are included.
    • Officer of the Deck (OOD): Direct representative of the Commanding Officer, responsible for the safe navigation and general operation of the ship.
    • Conning Officer: Directs the movement of the ship by giving orders to Helm/Lee Helm.
    • Barges and mooring: The daily routine of the ship is maintained. Manning, routine, behavior, and appearance of the watch are responsibilities of the BMOW.
    • Helm/Lee Helm: Helm controls ship's course, Lee Helm controls ship's speed.
    • Lookouts: Provide visual and audible watch for surface, subsurface, and air contacts to the Combat Information Center (CIC).
    • QMOW (Quartermaster of the Watch): Direct representative of the Navigator, responsible for safe navigation and other ship duties.
    • Latitude: Measurement in degrees of arc from 0 to 90, either North or South from the Equator.
    • Longitude: Measurement in degrees of arc from 0 to 180, either East or West of the Greenwich meridian.
    • Set: Direction the ship is moving, measured from DR to fix.
    • Drift: Speed the ship is moving, measured from DR to fix.
    • GMT/ Universal Standard Time (Greenwich Mean Time): The local time of the sun's meridian passage at Greenwich, England. Based on the Earth's rotation (24 hours).
    • Time Zones: Measured from East and West of Greenwich, England in 15-degree increments for a total of 24 time zones.
    • Variation: Angular distance measured from Magnetic North.
    • IALA Buoyage System: Buoyage systems for ships entering and leaving harbors have red buoys on different sides of the vessel for appropriate navigation.
    • Cardinal System: Compass direction related to cardinal directions.
    • Methods of Determining Ship's Position: Visually, Radar Lines, Soundings, Electronic, Celestial.
    • Purpose of Range/Channel Markings: Used to determine if the ship is to the right or left of a track.
    • Advance: Distance gained in the direction of original course until the ship is on its final course.
    • Transfer: Distance gained at right angles to original course.
    • Pivot Point: Ship's rotation center
    • Acceleration/Deceleration: Rate of change in ship's speed after an engine order. Crucial for station keeping.
    • Turning Circle (Final Diameter): Diameter of the circle traversed while maintaining speed and rudder angle while turning.
    • True Bearing: Direction measured from 000-359 degrees in relation to True North.
    • Relative Bearing: Direction measured from 000-359 degrees in relation to Ship's heading.
    • DIW (Dead in Water): Ship is not moving or is inoperable.
    • Head On: Two power-driven vessels on reciprocal courses at risk of collision.
    • Crossing: Two power-driven vessels crossing, resulting in possible collision.
    • Overtaking: When one vessel passes another vessel. Giveway vessel must take action to avoid the collision.
    • Collision: Two vessels striking each other.
    • Aground: Vessel on or onto the bottom of shallow water.
    • Stadimeter: Optical instrument for determining distance of a known object.
    • Sextant: Optical instrument for measuring angular distance of celestial objects.
    • Binoculars: Optical instrument for viewing distant objects.
    • Telescopic Alidade: Optical instrument that fits on a compass to determine bearings of distant objects.
    • Azimuth Circle: Ring designed to fit on a compass that includes a mirror and prism to take bearings of celestial objects such as the sun.
    • Bearing Circle: A ring designed to fit on a compass, used to provide bearings.
    • Magnetic Compass: DFMC. type of magnetometer that senses magnetic field changes around two electrified coils. Delivers a precise magnetic heading.
    • Chart: Map that shows shoreline and sea floor configurations.
    • Gyrocompass: Electronic compass constantly seeking and displaying true north. Provides pitch, roll, position, time, velocities, and altitude rates.
    • Radar: Radio Detection and Ranging. Used for navigation, locating aids, and tracking other vessels to avoid collisions.
    • Fathometer: Type of echo sounder used to determine water depth.
    • Global Positioning System (GPS): Satellite system used to determine position, using 4 out of 26 satellites at any given time, three for position, one for altitude.
    • Laser Range Finder: Uses a laser beam to determine distance.
    • Integrated Bridge System (IBS): Combination of systems monitored and interconnected to monitor various navigational systems.
    • Underway Lights: Mast lights, port/starboard running lights, stern light.
    • In-Port/Moored Lights: Air craft warning lights, anchor lights, waterline lights, deck lights.
    • Special Operations: Restricted maneuvers lights (red-white-red).
    • Man Overboard: Red over Red- flashing, port/starboard running lights and stern light.
    • Not Under Command: Red over Red- steady, port/starboard running lights and stern light
    • Anchored Lights: Same as in-port
    • Aground Lights: Red over Red- Steady. Deck lights, all around white lights Fore and Aft.
    • Towing Lights: Underway lights +2 mast lights, or 3 mast lights for vessels greater than 200 meters.
    • Vessel at Anchor: One ball.
    • Vessel Not Under Command: Ball over Ball.
    • Restricted Maneuvering: Ball, Diamond, Ball.
    • Vessel Aground: Ball, Ball, Ball.
    • Constrained by Draft: Cylinder.
    • Towing: One Diamond.
    • Personnel Recall: PAPA.
    • Boat Recall: QUEBEC.
    • Divers: ALFA
    • Refueling/Ammo: Bravo.
    • Aloft/Over the Side: KILO.
    • HERO Cond: HERO Cond.
    • Anchoring: UNIFORM.
    • Man Overboard: OSCAR
    • Receive Along Side: LIMA
    • Staging: INDIA
    • Departure: FIVE

    • Embark Flag Officer/Unit Commander Absent: Blue flag on the starboard yardarm (outboard).

    • Embarked Civil or Military Official Absent: Blue flag on the port yardarm (inboard).

    • Chief of Staff/Chief Staff Officer Absent: Blue flag on the port yardarm (inboard).

    • Commanding Officer Absent (more than 72 hours): Blue flag on the port yardarm (outboard).

    • Underway (Low Visibility): One prolonged blast every two minutes.
    • Anchored (Low Visibility): Rapid ringing of the bell from the forecastle for five seconds every minute.
    • Large Vessels Anchored (Low Visibility): Rapid ringing of the bell and ships gong every minute.
    • Barometer: Measures atmospheric pressure in inches of mercury; Predicts changes in weather.
    • Psychrometer: Air temperature and dew point. Tool used to predict fog.
    • Communication Circuits: Relay important navigation information to the Bridge and Combat Information Center (CIC).
    • Telltale Panel: Indicate whether navigation lights are working; if light is out, light is steady; if both filaments are out, there's buzz.
    • Voyage Management System (VMS): Electronic system that continuously updates ship's position on a digital chart and incorporates data from various devices.
    • Sources for VMS data: Fathometer, GPS, wind readings, INS, gyroscopes.
    • Guide Ship: Controls events for ships in formation. Often the replenishment ship during UNREP operations.
    • Close up: Refueling in progress. Temporarily ceasing refueling, ensuring all communication is complete for docking, and securing lines before a vessel completes docking procedures. Provides critical time and detail for different phases of the process.
    • Time Protocol: 15 minutes for standby refueling till it is complete; all lines clear form the vessel after docking.

    • Swing Circle: Circle drawn from the anchor location with a radius equal to the length of the anchor chain veered plus the ship's total length.

    • Drag Circle: Circle drawn from the anchor location with a radius equal to the length of the anchor chain veered plus distance from the haws pipe to the pelorus.

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