Operation Specialist (Northstar)
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- For assault purposes, how are boat waves numbered?
- Shoreward to Seaward (first wave, second wave, Etc.)
- What is the command relationship between the supporting force commander and CATF?
- Direct coordination during operations, CATF coordinates planning as planning authority, CATF is the supported commander.
- Who coordinates LST employment and waterborne ship to shore movement on two or more beaches via the respective PCO's?
- Central Control Officer
- When weather and /or surf conditions indicate, who recommends termination of boat operations to CATF?
- Primary Control Officer
- What does the ZERO flag over a colored flag on an LCPL represent?
- Boat Group Commander for a colored beach.
- Where are assault waves dispatched from?
- LOD
- What is the call sign for Red Beach Boat Group Commander?
- Clapper Red
- What is the call sign for the Central Control Officer?
- Catskill
- Boat lanes are separated from approach lanes by what area?
- LOD
- How are positions outside the boat control grid reference system indicated?
- Double Letters (IE. RR for outside right lane.)
- Which control element is normally associated with landing a battalion landing team over a numbered beach, and is prepared to assume PCO duties in an emergency?
- Secondary Control Ship
- What does the assault area include?
- Beach, boat lanes, landing ship areas, transport areas and fire support areas. An assault area diagram containing these details is preparedas an overlay for a suitably scaled chart.
- What weapons may be carried by the AH-1W Sea Cobra for Emergency Defense of the Amphibious Task Force?
- 20mm gun, Zuni rockets, Aim-9 Sidewinders, Tow or Hellfire missiles, chaff.
- What is the purpose of the Boat Bravo net?
- Beach boat operations net, used for administrative control of boats and touchdown reports.
- What planning factors determine the size of sea echelon areas?
- Adequate dispersal of ships, considering the threat and available defenses
- What is the reference basis for constructing boat lanes using a grid reference system?
- Distance from LOD to beach.
- When is "Battle Speed" transmitted?
- At the 1,000 yard mark
- When may "Battle Speed" be deferred?`
- Only to prevent Wave one from landing early
- When is the PCS usually required to report to the CCO?
- For Wave One: when dispatched, at the 1200 and 500 yard mark, and touch down. Fore subsequent waves: when dispatched from LOD and at touchdown.
- What is the primary mission of the CH-46 Sea Knight?
- Primary troop/ cargo lift.
- Which USMC helo has the largest cargo capacity?
- CH-53E Sea Stallion
- What are the two primary helo roles during amphibious assaults?
- Troop carrier and logistic vehicle.
- What are the recommended weather minimum for amphibious helo operations?
- 5,000 ft ceiling and 3nm visibility
- What net is used for administrative control of boats and touchdown reports?
- Bravo net
- Helicopter approach and retirement routes normally designated by?
- Names of U.S states.
- The factor that has the most influence ont he number of beach boat control nets used during an amphibious operation is?
- The number of colored beaches used
- While enroute from the rendezvous area to the beach, when should the boat wave commander be informed of his grid positions?
- Each minute until 200 yards from the beach
- An area where a single flight or wave of helos land to embark or disembark troops or cargo is known as a landing?
- Site
- What are the five phases of amphibious operation?
- Planning, embarkation, rehearsal, movement, assault (PERMA)
- What is the interval of lateral "distance to go"lines on an amphibious grid reference system boat control grid?
- 200 yard
- What factor is used to determine the width of the center section of a baot lane?
- 20% of the width of the total width of the boat lane
- What is the embarkment phase of amphibious ops?
- Forces with equipment, troops, and supplies embark assigned ship.
- What scale is the grid chart constructed on?
- 200 yards per inch
- Where is the Flyctcher paln found?
- Appendix of oporder.
- What is the closest boat to the beach?
- Salvage Boat
- What is the minimum range of wave forming circles off the bow?
- min:50 yds max: 200 yds
- What is the definiton of amphib operation?
- An attack launched from the sea by naval and landing forces embarked in ships or craft involving a landing on a hostile shore.
- What are the two terms which best describe the advantages of an amphibious operation?
- Mobility (land wherever chosen) and Flexibility (Select time and method)
- What is the major disadvantage of an amphib operation?
- Great vulnerability during early pahse of assault. Combat power ashore starts from zero capacity.
- What is the mission of an amphib assault?
- To establish a landing force on a hostile shore.