BDOC Atlantic Engineering Study Set

What are the responsibilities of the Divisional Damage Control Officer (DCPO)

DC Duties are primary responsibility
Conduct PMS on portable DC equipment
Ensuring divisional area DC equipment is Sat

What are the responsibilities of the Division Officers in the DC Administration

Assign personnel to DC organizations on the different watch bills
Ensure personnel are DC qualified
Ensure Compartment Check-Off List is up to date
Spot check DC Maintenance

What are the responsibilities of the Damage Control Assistant (DCA)

Submits the all-hands DC training schedule
Update the DCO of DC equipment changes
Oversea training and qualifications of repair lockers and DCC personnel
Supervises all DCPOs

What are the responsibilities of the Damage Control Officer (DCO)

Maintains, machinery and electrical systems in battle readiness
Supervises firefighting and Fire Bill Adequacy
Organizes and Trains Repair 5

What are the responsibilities of Department Heads in the DC Administration

Ensure Department is DC ready
Works with DC and DCA for cooperative training
Provides lockers with required personnel

What are the responsibilities of the Executive Officer in the DC Administration

Keeps CO advised as to ship readiness
Commands the Damage Control Training Team (DCTT)
Leads the PB4T

What are the responsibilities of the Commanding Officer in the DC Administration

Responsible for the Safety of the ship and crew
Maintain full awareness of DC adequacy and operability
Gives the Abandon Ship if necessary

What are the 3 general Repair Locker locations and their numbers?

Repair 2- Forward
Repair 5 - Engineering
Repair 3 - Aft

What is the Mission of the Rapid Response Team (RTT)

Provide Initial limited attack casualty response. First on the scene to combat a casualty.

Who makes up the Rapid Response Team (RTT) and what gear do they carry

Fire Marshal
Repair Electrician
2 Advanced DC Qualified Personnel

They go to the scene without fill Fire Fighting Ensemble (FFE) or SCBA

What is the purpose of the Flying Squad/At-Sea Fire Party

They back-up the Rapid Response Team and are first in FFE
Combats casualties underway that require minimal DC effort

Who makes up the Flying Squad/At-Sea Fire Party

Advanced DC Qualified Personnel

What are the 2 conditions of the Damage Control Repair Party

Condition I General Quarters (GQ): All Lockers fully manned
Condition II DC: One or more lockers designated to support combatting a casualty

What are the responsibilities of the Repair Party Leader

In charge of the Repair Locker and DC Efforts in designated areas

What are the responsibilities of the investigators during a casualty

Roving in pairs, they Investigate the scene and report to the Repair Lockers information on the casualty via radio.
Look for cascading damage or the source of the damage
Set and Enforce Casualty Boundaries

What gear are the Investigators equipped with?

Not full FFE. 30 Min SCBA used at their discretion

What are the responsibilities of the On Scene Leader (OSL)?

Directs the DC Team at the casualty
Reports to Repair Locker Leader
Determines how the casualty will be attacked

What are the responsibilities of the Attack Team Leader (ATL)?

Reports to OSL

Leads the attack team at the casualty

Who are the members of the Attack Team?

Nozzleman

Hoseman

Plugman

Who are the personnel responsible in the In-Port DC Organization

CDO- Reports to CO and assumes Responsibilities in their absence
EDO- In charge of Engineering plant and coordinates DC efforts from DCC
Duty Fire Marshal- Leads the ship’s rapid response team

In-Port Emergency Team (IET)- Limited force to respond in port

What are the responsibilities of the Bridge Personnel in an underway DC Scenario?

OOD is CO’s Primary Assistant. Should be knowledgeable on all DC Emergency Procedures.
Maneuvers the ship to minimize smoke, wind, and fire

What is Damage Control Central (DCC)?

GQ for the DCA
Coordinates all DC efforts throughout the ship and updates the bridge

What is Main Control (MC)?

GQ for the Engineering Officer of the Watch (EOOW)

Monitors engineering operational casualty control (EOCC)

Operates systems in the engineering space during the casualty

What is the Combat Information Center (CIC)?

Led by the TAO, maintains knowledge of engineering spaces as they relate to warfare capabilities
Communicate with the DC organization as repairs are being made

What are the responsibilities of the Crash and Salvage Team?

Trained in Pilot Rescue and responds to flight deck emergencies

What are the responsibilities of the Rescue & Assistance Team (R&A)?

Provides aid from different ships including personnel and equipment

What is the point of DC Rapid Plotting?

It serves as quick and accurate documentation to show information on a casualty. This is a Legal Document and is used in official reports.

In Rapid Plotting, what are the symbols for Fire, Smoke, Fire Protection System, Fire Fighting Water, Flooding and Progressive Flooding?

Fire - F (Below Line put the class of fire)

Smoke - S (Color Below)

Fire Protection System - FPS

Fire Fighting Water - FFW

Flooding - FL

Progressive FL - PFL

What does Circling the casualty callout mean? When its crossed out?

That the casualty has been engaged. That the casualty has been successfully combatted.

What do the rapid plotting symbols TOX, CHM, BIO, and NUC mean?

TOX- Toxic Gas

CHM- Chemical

BIO - Biological

NUC- Radiological

How are boundaries set in casualty symbology?

What is the purpose of the Rapid Plotting Message Blanks?

If Automated Damage control software or wireless fail, blanks can be filled out and ran by a runner.

What are the 5 pieces of mandatory information on a Message Blank

1. Address Section (Sender and Receiver)

2. Casualty Space Location

3. Casualty Symbology

4. Casualty Location within Space

5. Boundaries

What is the format of Internal DC Communications?

Station Called, Station Calling, Message

(“Hey you, its me, here’s my message”)

What are the 2 types of electric phone circuits onboard?

J-Dial: Ship Service Telephone Circuit

• Like Home Phone, Fragile (Not an Emergency), Requires Power

IVCS: Integrated Voice Communication System

• Operates on Ship Power, runs on 1 hour battery back-up

What is the benefit of Sound Powered Phones?

No Reliance on External power sources
Use X40J Casualty Communication Circuit

What phone circuits are used for Repair lockers 2, 5, and 3?

2- 4JZ

5- 7JZ

3- 5JZ

What is the 1MC? What are its benefits?

General Announcing System- Used for general orders, information, and alarm signals to all areas.

For Interior communication, it is fast and direct

What are the components of the Fire Triangle?

Oxygen
Heat
Fuel

What are the Elements of the Fire Tetrahedron?

Oxygen
Heat
Fuel
Chain Reaction

What are the 3 categories of Fuel?

Solid Fuels
Liquid Fuels
Flammable Gasses

What is the Definition, Type of Fire, and Extinguishing Agent for Class Alpha Fires?

Ordinary Combustibles
Wood, Paper, Cloth
Water

What is the Definition, Type of Fire, and Extinguishing Agent for Class Bravo Fires?

Flammable Liquids
Gasoline, Paints, Oils, Grease
AFFF, PKP, HALON

What is the Definition, Type of Fire, and Extinguishing Agent for Class Charlie Fires?

Live Electrical Equipment
Electrical Wiring, Fuse Box
CO2

What is the Definition, Type of Fire, and Extinguishing Agent for Class Delta Fires?

Combustible Metal
Metal
Jettison

What is the Definition, Type of Fire, and Extinguishing Agent for Class Sierra Fires?

Special Hazards
Ammo, Explosives, Lithium, Batteries, Pressurized Combustibles, Special Fuels
Water, AFFF, Jettison

How should traffic flow during General Quarters?

Up and Forward on the Starboard side
Down and Aft on the Port side

Where are boundaries set in casualties?

Set at main, transverse, watertight bulkheads

What are the 2 types of space isolation?

Mechanical- Closing Valves and Fittings
Electrical- De-energizing equipment in casualty area prior to fire fighting

What is the different between Direct and Indirect Attack?

Direct Attack- Enter the affected space and puts agent on the fire

Indirect Attack- Cooling Adjacent compartments before attacking the fire directly

What are the Post Fire Actions?

De-Smoking: Force air out of the space using fans
Overhaul: Ensure there are no smolders using the NFTI

What kind of fire is a PKP Extinguisher used for? What is the range and discharge time of these extinguishers?

Uses: Class Bravo
Ranges: 19/21 Feet
Discharge Times: 10/11

What kind of fire is a AFFF Extinguisher used for? What is the range and discharge time of these extinguishers?

Uses: Class Bravo
Range: 10 feet and Decreasing
Discharge Time: 45-65 Seconds

What kind of fire is a CO2 Extinguisher used for? What is the range and discharge time of these extinguishers?

Uses: Class Charlie
Range: 4-6 Feet
Discharge Time: 35 Seconds

What is an AFFF Inline Eductor?

Large AFFF drum or bucket combined with a Vari-Nozzle.
6% AFFF to 94% Water

What are the 2 Thermal Cameras used?

Naval Firefighter’s Thermal Imager (NFTI)
Thermal Imaging Camera (TIC)

What is the P-100 Portable Emergency Pump? What is the flow rate it can provide?

Diesel Engine driven Centrifugal Pump
Provides 100 gpm
20 ft of suction lift; max of 39 ft with a portable educator

What is the use of the Electric Submersible Pump (ESP)? What’s the flow rate and what are some safety considerations?

Electric Centrifugal Pump. Provides 140 gpm at 70 ft.
Risk of shock. Requires electrical PPE.

What is a Perijet Eductor?

Jet-Type Pump with no Moving Parts
Used with ESP or P-100
Looks like a J

What is an S-Type Eductor?

Jet-Type Pump with No Moving Parts
Used with ESP or P-100
Has a strainer to prevent flooding and Clogging

What is a Soft Patch used for?

150 PSI or less
Not Used for Fuel or Steam Lines

What is a Jubilee Patch used for?

100 psi or less
Must cover 2 inches on each side

What is unique about the Emergency Water-Activated Repair Patch (EWARP)?

Used for under 150 psi and below 300 F
Cannot be used on Fuel or Potable Water
Hardens in 30 minutes

What are the 4 hull patches?

Box Patch
Hinged Plate Patch
Folding T-Patch
Hook Bolts

What is a Shore, Wedge, Shole, and Strongback

Shore: A Portable beam made of wood that strengthens when wet
Wedge: A Block, triangular on the sides, rectangular on the end
Shole: A Flat block that may be placed under the shore
Strongback: A Bar or beam used to distribute pressure or serve as an anchor

What are the steel shoring materials?

Model 3-5
Model 6-11
Can be welding into place for a Longer term “Permanent” Structure

What are the 2 types of shoring?

I Type
K Type

What are the 3 types of Firemain Systems?

Horizontal
Vertical Offset
Composite

What are the 3 Drain Actuation Methods?

Power: Positive Pressure
Gravity: Directed over side or downward
Combination

What are the steps to the built in eductor activation?

D: (Don’t) Open Overboard Discharge Valve
F: (Forget) Open Firemain Actuating Valve
V: (Vacuum) Check for Vacuum on gauge
S: (Silly) Open Drainage Main Cutout & Suction

What are the Safety hazards of using the built in Eductor?

Flooding the space if used improperly
Asphyxiation