POOW/OOD
How would you call away a collision over the 1MC?
"Collision, collision (port/stbd) side; frame _____ (approximate frame number). All hands brace for shock." (sound collision alarm.)
How would you request E-7 and above personnel to dial a phone number?
"Rank Name, please dial XXXX."
How would you call E-6 and below personnel to the quarterdeck?
"Rank Name, quarterdeck."
How would you call E-7 and above personnel to the quarterdeck?
"Rank Name, your presence is respectfully requested on the quarterdeck."
When is first call to colors? What happens during First call to Colors? What occurs on the quarterdeck after colors?
-0755. -The Watch Secures the Brow. -Flags are uncovered / lights come on
How much time do they have to turn on/off these lights?
-15 minutes after evening colors complete -15 minutes prior to sunrise
How would you call away a Medical Emergency?
-3 Whistles, then: "Man down, man down, man down in compartment (number), (compartment name). Away the Emergency Medical Response team. All hands not involved stand clear." (repeat)
At what times should no words or bells be passed over the 1MC unless there is an emergency?
-After Taps and before Reveille -Between "First Call to Colors" and Colors -During Captain's Mast -During Executive Officer's Inquiry (XOI) -During Divine Services -While rendering honors to a passing -Between sounding of bells and the stinger -When CCS or ATTWO control the 1MC during a drill, actual casualty, or force protection / security alert
What bells could you be striking throughout the day?
-Arrival/Departure of significant personnel -8 bells on time (12 O'clock reports) -Casualties
What hotel services do we normally have at the Pier?
-CHT -Water -Cable -TV -Phone -Internet -Power
How do you verify someone is authorized to come onboard?
-Check to see is they have a Makin Island sticker on their ID -Verify the sicker is the proper color for the month -Ensure their ID is not expired (expiration date is on the top right and the back of the card). -Ensure the picture is actually them
Who do you contact for a controlled space intrusion alarm? How would you call away a controlled space intrusion alarm?
-Contact DMAA and appropriate duty department head, notifying them of intrusion alarm. -If alarm is authentic, call away covert security alert by using the appropriate phrase of the day. It may not be necessary to call away covert security alert if DMAA and RF leader can be contacted and respond via radio.
Who raises and lowers the preparative pennant and what does it look like?
-Duty Signalman Yellow Green Yellow
What are the watches the OOD is responsible for?
-ECP (Entry Control Point) Cover -ECP Contact -MOOW -POOW -Bag Checker -Topside Rover -Sideport -Access Control -Barge (If there is one)
ETs bring a man aloft chit to the quarterdeck. What is your responsibility before you sign the chit?
-Ensure it's filled out properly and completely -Contains all required signatures -Ships port, starboard, fwd and aft notified -Safety harness is properly worn -Verify CSOOW has been notified.
How many watches are there and what are the times?
-Five: 1st: 0700-1200 2nd: 1200-1700 3rd: 1700-2200 4th: 2200-0200 5th: 0200-0700
How many mooring lines does the MKI have? When would you be concerned with the mooring lines?
-Fourteen -During Extreme tidal ranges, high winds, or rough seas.
What is improper liberty attire?
-Holes in clothing -Profanity -Open back shoes (flip-flops) -Torn sleeveless shirts -Extremely low cut shirts -Extremely short shorts and skirts -Anything that bring discredit to the Armed Services and our country
What forms of communication are available to the quarterdeck?
-IVN Phone (J-Dial) -Battery Powered Phones ("Batt Phones") -NBSD ATTWO Radio (In Home Port) -Flags and Pennants -Whistle -HYDRA Radio -1MC (Including Bells, Whistles) -Alarms -Runner (Messenger of the Watch)
What forms of documents should you read or keep track of as the OOD/POOW?
-LHD8INST 5330.1H (Daily Routine, Standard, and Emergency Announcements) -Deck Log -FPCON Chart -POD -Phone number listings
If the Duty QM is not available who can make the call? And how would they?
-POOW 1.) ONE whistle for Attention to colors/hand salute 2.) Let 45 seconds pass... 4.) THREE whistles for "Carry on"
How would you call away flooding over the 1MC?
-Rapid ringing, ring 1 bell for forward, 2 for midship, 3 for aft "Flooding, flooding, flooding. flooding in compartment (number), (compartment name). Away the flying squad, away. provide from repair (2F, 2M, 2A, 5A, 5M, 1H, 6/7 FWD, 6/7 AFT)." (repeat)
What needs to be completed during sunrise and sunset? Which ones? How much time do you have to do so?
-Turn on and off the lights. -As the POOW, you are responsible for the: 1. Brow 2. The 8 (at the flight deck) 3. Pier (When the MKI is the Senior Officer Present Afloat - SOPA) -15 minutes after colors / 15 minutes prior to sunrise
When assuming the watch, what questions are you going to ask the off-going watch?
-Where are the CO, XO, CMC, Phibron 5, and Staff? -Is there anyone else important onboard or planning on arriving? -Force Protection Threat Condition changes -RAMs conducted on your watch -Duty vehicles (location), keys and logs. -Current Codeword -Review POD, Deck Log, OOD Pass down log, CO's Standing Orders. Also looking if the previous watch made any improper entries on the final page as well as the off-going OOD signing the final entry. -Are there any significant events happening today that are not on the POD? -What is the color sticker for the month? -Cleanliness and general safety of Quarterdeck and the brow
At what times should no words or calls/bells be normally passed over the 1MC unless it is an emergency or otherwise deemed absolutely necessary?
-after taps -between "first call to colors" and during colors -during Captain's Mast -During XOI -During Divine services -when rendering honors -between sounding of bells or stinger.
When does the Color Guard muster?
0730
When is first call to colors?
0755
How do you properly render honors to officers/officials in passing?
1 Whistle blast - Attention to Port / 2 Whistle blast - Attention to Starboard 1 Whistle blast - Hand Salute 2 Whistle blast - Ready Too 3 Whistle blast - Carry On
1. What reports are collected by the OOD during the morning watch? 2. When should you have all reports? 3. When should it be sent by the MOOW? 4. Who receives it? 5. What is the verbiage for handing making the report?
1. 12 o'clock reports. 2. 1000. Log reports as you receive them. If divisions have not turned in reports by 1000 call. If none are turned in by 1100 make the following call: "The following department(s) expedite 12 o'clock report to the Quarterdeck, ______. " 3. No later than 1100. 4. CO / CDO 5. "Good morning, Sir or Ma'am. The Officer of the Deck sends his/her respects and reports the approaching hour of 12 o'clock. All Reports are in hand. Request permission to strike eight bells on time, Sir/Ma'am."
When and how do you announce the first arrival of MKI Commanding Officer?
1. As he is walking up the brow stairs, Ring 4 single bells- Ding, Ding (Pause) Ding, Ding 2. Announce "Makin Island, arriving" over the 1MC 3. Then ring 1 stinger bell when he steps on the brow.
How do you properly issue a visitors badge?
1. Make sure they have their escort present 2. Collect and file their form of ID (preferably driver's license) 3. Log their name and escort in the visitors logbook
What occurs on the quarterdeck during colors?
All hands on the quarterdeck come to attention and observe colors.
If you do not know the name of a CO's command, what should you do?
Ask, "How do you hail, sir?"
What situations require an increased FPCON?
Bomb threat on pier, active shooter on pier, pier/ECP penetration, low flying aircraft, vehicle borne IED, protest, boat attack, suspicious floating object, swimmer in the water
Who has the authority to secure from a security alert?
CDO
Where does the CDO report during a security alert?
CIC
Who receives Stingers and when?
CO and all Embarked commanders as soon as they step off (ARRIVING) or on (DEPARTING) the brow. The CO, the Commodore, Chief of Staff, a Civil Official.
Who do you notify when other ships on the pier notify us of working aloft?
Call CDO, SL, and CSOOW and notify other ships alongside.
CDO calls and tells you to secure the lower brow? What action do you take?
Call duty deck, A gang and AIMD (Forklift driver), notify section leader (if other than scheduled closure), then announce word over 1MC if directed.
You notice an oily sheen (Environmental Pollution) in the water what do you do?
Contact CCS report oily sheen discovered in water, cease all pumping.
During the afternoon, you receive a phone call from your Pier Supervisor informing you that AIRPAC just arrived and is taking a drive down the pier just to check things out. What is your response ?
Contact the Section Leader to provide a heads up and render honors as AIRPAC passes by MKI.
Who are the only personnel that can take custody of a Sailor?
DMAA
What if the specific compartment number cannot be determined when calling away an emergency?
Do not delay in calling away the emergency. Provide amplifying information as it is received but get the word out!
Who is in charge at the scene of the emergency?
Duty Fire Marshal reports to the scene and directs efforts.
Who is responsible for calling away a casualty?
Either the quarterdeck or CCS. CCS will take control of all Damage Control efforts, but you shouldn't hesitate to call away a casualty from the quarterdeck if you receive the report first.
While you're standing watch, EMC requests your permission to test the STBD elevator. What is your responsibility?
Ensure CDO, is aware and permission has been received from the CO.
While you're standing watch, the EDO calls and requests permission to jack over the staff. What is your responsibility?
Ensure the CDO is aware, the CO's permission has been granted and that the waters aft of the ship are clear. Duty Deck can assist.
As a quarterdeck watch what are you looking for when checking an ID?
Expiration Date/ Photo if they are in uniform/ MKI Sticker/ Verify the back of the ID.
If a terrorist attack occurs on any base worldwide what FPCON level do we go to?
FPCON delta applies when a terrorist attack or hostile act has occurred or is anticipated against specific installations or operating areas. Commanders declare FPCON delta to focus the necessary installation or organizational capabilities on mitigating and eliminating the threat.
If a package of bag has been left unattended for a long period of time on the pier. Will that become a security alert? T or F
False. It is a Force Protection Alert
If a package of bag has been left unattended for a long period of time. Will that become a security alert? T or F
False. It is a force protection alert
What occurs on the quarterdeck after colors?
Flags are uncovered / lights come on
What type of alert will be called for an External Disturbance?
Force protection
Which general frame areas would be considered FORWARD of the ship?
Frames 0 to 49
Which general frame areas would be considered MIDDLE of the ship?
Frames 50 to 89
Which general frame areas would be considered AFT of the ship?
Frames 90 to 129
What three alarms are on the Quarterdeck?
General Alarm - Red Chemical Alarm - Green Collision Alarm - Yellow
What purpose do the bells immediately following the "rapid ringing" serve?
Gives additional confirmation of which repair locker the Duty IET (In port Emergency Team) is to report to. ONE - Forward Frame 1 to Frame 49 TWO - Amidships Frame 50 to Frame 89 THREE - AFT Frame 90 to Frame 129
If lights on Flight deck or Port Break are not turned on of off then what can you do?
Have Topside Rover or Side port watch turn on or off
If a large angry crowd of people appear on the pier, the OOD should respond by?
Having the messenger block the brow and contact CDO and Duty Master at Arms (DMAA). Notify ATTWO based on a potential ships force response.
Who are the only people that should be making requests for personnel calls over the 1MC?
Khakis
What is the LHD8 watch instruction?
LHD8INST 5330.1H "Daily Routine, Standard, and Emergency Announcements"
Who escorts the CDO to safe haven during a security alert?
MAA force / Duty MAA
Which two reports must the OOD sign?
Magazine Temps Draft report
How do you assist the OOD with the boat schedule?
Making 1MC announcements in accordance with the POD
Which department is responsible for raising and lowering flags/pennants?
Navigation.
Onboard the ship, who has authority to grant asylum?
No one! The CO may grant only temporary refuge for an individual in imminent danger. Contact CDO if asylum is requested
If other ship's on the pier refuse to sign the chit, does that mean we cannot go aloft?
No, we are only required to notify the other ships. Their signature is not required to go aloft. If another ship is radiating, notify CSOOW.
When personnel are working aloft how often do you pass the word?
Note: after the first call is made verify the Kilo Flag is flown. Every 30 minutes. At the top of the hour the FULL verbiage for Aloft is passed and at the 30 min mark the SHORT verbiage is passed. Short verbiage is, "Aloft. There are personal working aloft."
Who determines what repair locker to provide from?
OOD or CCS Whoever calls the event away first.
What is the procedure for an improper deck log entry?
One line and OOD initial.
DC Central calls and tells you they lost firemain. What do you do?
Pass the following word: "The smoking lamp is out", "Cease all hot work"
You notice there is an oily sheen in the water. What do you do?
Pass the word "Cease all pumping" then notify the EOW and CCS.
What do you do if High Magazine temps are reported?
Record in deck log, high magazine temps reported (degrees) safety watch was posted at (time). Monitor for 24 hours.
During First call to Colors the Commanding Officer is about to come aboard. What do you do?
Respectfully inform the CO that first call is happening and the brow is secured. If they still want to come aboard let them because it's their ship.
During First call to colors the CO is about to come aboard. What do you do?
Respectfully inform the CO that first call is happening and the brow is secured. If they still want to come aboard them let them because it's there ship.
With whom should you verify all requests to make calls over the 1MC?
Section Leader
What type of alert would be called after a loss of electrical power?
Security Alert
What type of alert will be called for an Internal Disturbance?
Security alert
What is important to monitor during Heavy Weather?
Status of mooring lines, electrical cables, in port ship services (too loose/tight/damaged)
Your watch is late and their uniform is wrinkled and shoes are not shined what do you do?
Tell them to go correct themselves and continue manning the watch until they return. Notify the OOD.
What is the general rule for passing announcements over the 1MC?
Write what you are going to pass, then pass the word.
When should log entries be rewritten?
You can make however amount of mistakes, however if it the Deck Log looks unsat, it is recommended to rewrite it.
What changes in the verbiage after the CO has already arrived for the first time?
You now say "Makin Island, returning."
During the late watch a sailor returns back to the ship and is intoxicated and is out of control. Who do you contact?
You will call for you Internal Rovers, Department Duty Officer, Medical, DMAA, Section Leader and the CDO.
Around 0300 Base Police returns a MKI Sailor apprehended on base what actions do you take? Who will sign for receipt?
You will contact the DMAA, Legal, Section Leader and the CDO.
Who do you contact if CCS calls the quarterdeck to report of high temperature alarm going off?
You will contact the Weapons Duty Officer (WDO), the section leader and the CDO.
What do you do if you received a Red Cross phone call at the quarterdeck. What information do you take and who do you notify?
You will take down the sailors name, case number or ticket number, contact number. Then you will contact the Department Duty Officer, Section Leader and CDO/ Chaplain.
How many bells do each officer rank/personnel receive?
*All bells are rung in sets of two* O-4 and below: TWO O-5 and 0-6: FOUR O-7 and O-8: SIX O-9 and O-10: EIGHT Civilian Officials: EIGHT
What symbol indicates late entry in ship's deck log?
* Asterisk
How would you call away a fire over the 1MC?
1. Rapid ringing of the bell followed by 1 bell (forward)/ 2 bells (Amidships)/ 3 bells (AFT). 2. Announce, "Fire, fire, fire. Class (A, B, C, D) fire in compartment (number), (compartment name). Away the flying squad, away. Provide from repair (2F, 2M, 2A, 5A, 5M, 1H, 6/7 FWD, 6/7 AFT)." 3. Repeat announcement
How does the CDO secure from a security alert?
1. Reports to each SSDF station and lastly to the QD. 2. Announces over the 1MC: "This is the Command Duty Officer, (name) I am not under duress secure from security alert." Repeat.
How do you "ring on" the CO?
1. Ring four bells in pairs. 2. Announce "Making Island, arriving." ("Arriving" is used for the first time the CO arrives on board the ship. "Returning" will then be used afterwards.) 3. Ring once for a stinger. (Stingers are given for all commanding officers.)
How do you render honors?
1. Whistle blow ONCE to call attention to STARBOARD. / Whistle blow TWICE to call attention to PORT. 2. Then ONE whistle blow for HAND SALUTE. 3. TWO whistle blows to DROP hand salute. 4. THREE whistle blows to CARRY ON.
How would you communicate a Class "A" fire in 02-115-3Q over the 1MC?
1.) 5 second rapid ringing of the bells 2.) 3 single rings to annotate Aft on ship 3.) Announce "Class "A" fire reported in 02-115-3-Q 4.) "Away the In-Port Emergency Team, away. Provide from repair 6/7A"
1.) Base Police return with a MKI crewmember with no paperwork and tell you that this is a courtesy turnover. What do you do? 2.)Do you sign for receipt?
1.) Notify DDH that their Sailor is aboard. 2.) NO. DMAA signs for receipt.
What number do you dial in case of emergency?
211
What time typically cleans the quarterdeck?
2200-0200 but any watch should clean when necessary
How would you call away a bomb threat / suspicious package over the 1MC?
If bomb threat/suspicious package is onboard, blow three short blasts on the whistle and pass the following word: "Onboard Makin Island security alert, security alert. Away the ship's reaction force away. Reason for security alert is bomb threat/suspicious package at (location). Secure the use of all hand-held radios and cell phones. All hands onboard stand clear of [affected area] or muster at [location determined by ATTWO]." If bomb threat/suspicious package is on the pier, blow three short blast on the whistle and pass the following word: "Force protection alert, force protection alert. Away the ship's reaction force away. reason for force protection alert is bomb threat/suspicious package on the pier. Secure the use of all hand-held radios and cell phones on the pier. All hands not involved lay inside the skin of the ship".
How would you call away a MOB over the 1MC?
If directed by ATTWO or CDO (or if protestors become hostile), blow three short blasts on the whistle and pass the following word: -3 Whistles, then announce: "Force protection alert, force protection alert. Away ship's reaction force away. Reason for force protection alert is protestors at (pier/ECP). All hands not involved lay inside the skin of the ship."
Where can you get some useful phone numbers on the quarterdeck?
In the front of the Unofficial OOD log and a phone book of with a listing of all numbers for the ships telephone circuit. These are both on the desk on the Quarterdeck
In the event that the quarterdeck was under duress, what action could you take?
Inconspicuously pass the duress word over the 1MC or radio. The duress word should be passed down at duty section turnover and should be a part of your watch stander turnover.
Who can take custody of a MKI sailor be turned over from base/civilian law enforcement?
The DMAA or CMAA are the only ones that can take custody.
Who calls away an emergency?
The Quarterdeck or CCS can call the emergency away. Whichever receives the report first should call it away. The word needs to be passed right away.
What happens during First call to Colors?
The Watch Secures the Brow
If a large crowd is assembling on the pier, who should the OOD or POOW respond by?
They will contact the CDO, Section Leader and the DMAA.
What should you be concerned when lighting is concerned?
Turning on/off lights along the Quarterdeck, port break ramp, and flight deck is lite and ensuring all lights are working properly.
How would you call away a swimmer attack over the 1MC?
Upon report of swimmer (s) in the water blow three short blasts on the whistle and pass the following word mustering the crew on the opposite side of the threat (muster the crew on the opposite side of the threat): "Force protection alert, force protection alert. Away ship's reaction force away. Reason for force protection alert is swimmer.
How would you call away Unexpected Power Loss (Sabotage) over the 1MC?
Upon unexpected power loss blow three short blasts on the whistle and pass the following word: -3 Whistles, then announce: "Security alert, security alert. Away ship's reaction force away. Reason for security alert is unexpected loss of power. All hands not involved stand fast, duty fire marshall lay to the quarterdeck."
How many reports are there? What are all of them? Which departments are responsible for each one?
Vehicle - Supply Fuel & Water - Engineering Draft (Must be signed by OOD) - Engineering Magazine temps (Must be signed by OOD) - Weapons Muster - Executive Aviation fuels - V4 Cyber Report - C5 Boat - Deck
