Force Protection, Flags, and Knots for Coast Guard BootCamp

Flashcards about Force Protection Conditions, Flags & Pennants, and Basic Knots.

Force Protection Condition (FPCON)

A terrorism threat system identifying what security measures should be taken in response to various terrorism threats.

FPCON NORMAL

Routine security posture.

FPCON ALPHA

Possible terrorist activity.

FPCON BRAVO

Predictable terrorist threat activity exists.

FPCON CHARLIE

Terrorist targeting against personnel and facilities is imminent.

FPCON DELTA

Terrorist action against a specific location is imminent.

BRAVO FLAG

Transfer of Hazardous Cargo

OSCAR FLAG

Man overboard

PAPA FLAG

Personnel Recall

SOPA PENNANT

Most senior officer as commanding officer

THIRD SUBSTITUTE PENNANT

Commanding Officer not on board

PREP PENNANT

Five minutes before colors

SQUARE KNOT

Used to join two lines of equal size together

BOWLINE

Used to put a temporary eye in a line

CLOVE HITCH

Used to make fast (tie) a single line to a piling or railing

SLIP CLOVE HITCH

Used to make fast (tie) a single line to a piling or railing, with a quick release

DOUBLE BECKET BEND

Used to join two lines of unequal size

bitter end

The end of the rope

bight

A half loop in a rope

Round turn

a complete turn or encircling of a line about an object

What is the round turn of a line?

Two turns around an object

standing part

The part of the line left over