SCWS Study Guide with Complete Solutions.
How far does the latrine have to be from messing? correct answers 100 yards
How far does the latrine need to be from a water supply? correct answers 100 yards
How far do latrines need to be away from berthing? correct answers 50 feet downwind
How far do garbage pits need to be from water supplies? correct answers 100 yards
How far do garbage pits need to be from messing? correct answers 30 yards
What are the 12 steps to planning a patrol? correct answers 1. Study the mission.
2. Plan use of time.
3. Study the terrain and situation.
4. Organize the patrol.
5. Select personnel, weapons, and equipment.
6. Issue the warning order.
7. Coordinate with adjacent companies
8. Make reconnaissance.
9. Complete detailed plans.
10. Issue patrol order.
11. Supervise, inspect, rehearse, and reinspect.
12. Execute the mission.
How many levels are there in project planning, and who uses each level? correct answers 3
Levels
Level 1 - S3 - Shows all projects for the Battalion and total man-days to complete each.
Level 2 - Company Commanders - Shows wingle project master activities, and time spent on
each master activity.
Level 3 - Crewleaders - Shows all project construction activities in chronological order, time
allotted, personnel required to complete the activity.
What is ABFC? correct answers Advanced Base Functional Component (NAVFAC P-437)
What is Super Chlorination? correct answers -The application of chlorine in dosages far in
excess of the chlorine demand for disinfection.
- Must be at least 100 PPM (parts per million) FAC (free available chlorine) and holding It in the
container for 4 hours. During this time the FAC must not drop below 50 PPM FAC.
- The words "poison, do not drink" must be clearly marked on all sides of the container.
What is chlorination? correct answers - Most common method of disinfecting potable water.
- Must be chlorinated to at least 5.0 PPM (parts per million) FAC (free available chlorine) with a
final residue of 2.0 PPM FAC after 30 minutes of contact time.
,What are grounding rods made of? correct answers - Steel or copper rod driven into the ground 8
feet.
- Minimum diameter is 5/8 inch if solid or 3/4 inch if pipe.
What are the types of inspection for camp maintenance? correct answers - Control Inspections:
reviews all camp facilities to determine the maintenance required during a deployment.
- Annual Inspection Summary: documents deficiencies in camp facilities.
- Operator Inspection: consist of examining equipment before use.
What are the 3 types of bleeding? correct answers Capillary - dark red, oozing from wound
Venous - red, runs steady from wound
Arterial - bright red, squirting from wound
What are the 4 methods to control bleeding? correct answers Direct pressure
Elevation (do not elevate if fracture or head wound is suspected)
22 pressure points
Tourniquet (last resort, mark "T" and time on forehead of victim)
What are the symptoms of shock, and what is the treatment? correct answers Symtoms - Dull
glassy eyes, cool clammy skin, sweaty, dizzy, weak rapid pulse, rapid breathing.
Treatment - Keep victim calm and warm, elevate legs unless fracture or head injury is suspected.
How do you treat a sucking chest wound? correct answers Check ABCs, expose wound, check
for exit wound, cover wound with plastic, tape on 3 sides leaving bottom open, place victim on
injured side, treat for shock, seek medical assistance.
What is the breech? correct answers The underside of the chamber.
What does trajectory mean? correct answers Flight path of the round.
What are the 8 cycles of operation? correct answers Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
What are the different types of hand grenades? correct answers Fragmentation
Illumination
Riot control
Smoke
Training
Incendiary
, What is CBMU, and what is its mission? correct answers Construction Battalion Maintenance
Unit, mission is to operate and maintain public works and public utilities at overseas and forward
bases.
What are the 6 elements of Naval Doctrine? correct answers Warfare
Intelligence
Logistics
Command and Control
Operations
Planning
What is SSAP? correct answers Seabee Skill Assesment Program.
Who makes up the safety committee? correct answers XO
Safety Officer
Admin Officer (S1)
Operations Officer (S3)
Supply Officer (S4)
Medical Officer (X4)
Special Services Officer
All Company Commanders
What are the 7 colors of ammunition and what do the colors represent? correct answers Brass -
Ball or Dummy
Green - Penetrating
Red/Orange - Tracer
Black - Armor Piercing
Aluminum - Armor Piercing Incendiary
Violet - Blank
Blue - Incendiary
What is the muzzle? correct answers The end of the barrel where the round leaves the weapon.
What is form DD-200? correct answers The form used to document the report of survey and
certify the survey process.
What is COSAL? correct answers Consolidated Seaboard Allowance List.
Listing of the required equipment and the material to maintain it.
What are the laws of armed conflict? correct answers Inherent right to self defense from a hostile
act or hostile intent.
What is a weapon stoppage? correct answers Any interuption in the 8 cycles of operation.
How far does the latrine have to be from messing? correct answers 100 yards
How far does the latrine need to be from a water supply? correct answers 100 yards
How far do latrines need to be away from berthing? correct answers 50 feet downwind
How far do garbage pits need to be from water supplies? correct answers 100 yards
How far do garbage pits need to be from messing? correct answers 30 yards
What are the 12 steps to planning a patrol? correct answers 1. Study the mission.
2. Plan use of time.
3. Study the terrain and situation.
4. Organize the patrol.
5. Select personnel, weapons, and equipment.
6. Issue the warning order.
7. Coordinate with adjacent companies
8. Make reconnaissance.
9. Complete detailed plans.
10. Issue patrol order.
11. Supervise, inspect, rehearse, and reinspect.
12. Execute the mission.
How many levels are there in project planning, and who uses each level? correct answers 3
Levels
Level 1 - S3 - Shows all projects for the Battalion and total man-days to complete each.
Level 2 - Company Commanders - Shows wingle project master activities, and time spent on
each master activity.
Level 3 - Crewleaders - Shows all project construction activities in chronological order, time
allotted, personnel required to complete the activity.
What is ABFC? correct answers Advanced Base Functional Component (NAVFAC P-437)
What is Super Chlorination? correct answers -The application of chlorine in dosages far in
excess of the chlorine demand for disinfection.
- Must be at least 100 PPM (parts per million) FAC (free available chlorine) and holding It in the
container for 4 hours. During this time the FAC must not drop below 50 PPM FAC.
- The words "poison, do not drink" must be clearly marked on all sides of the container.
What is chlorination? correct answers - Most common method of disinfecting potable water.
- Must be chlorinated to at least 5.0 PPM (parts per million) FAC (free available chlorine) with a
final residue of 2.0 PPM FAC after 30 minutes of contact time.
,What are grounding rods made of? correct answers - Steel or copper rod driven into the ground 8
feet.
- Minimum diameter is 5/8 inch if solid or 3/4 inch if pipe.
What are the types of inspection for camp maintenance? correct answers - Control Inspections:
reviews all camp facilities to determine the maintenance required during a deployment.
- Annual Inspection Summary: documents deficiencies in camp facilities.
- Operator Inspection: consist of examining equipment before use.
What are the 3 types of bleeding? correct answers Capillary - dark red, oozing from wound
Venous - red, runs steady from wound
Arterial - bright red, squirting from wound
What are the 4 methods to control bleeding? correct answers Direct pressure
Elevation (do not elevate if fracture or head wound is suspected)
22 pressure points
Tourniquet (last resort, mark "T" and time on forehead of victim)
What are the symptoms of shock, and what is the treatment? correct answers Symtoms - Dull
glassy eyes, cool clammy skin, sweaty, dizzy, weak rapid pulse, rapid breathing.
Treatment - Keep victim calm and warm, elevate legs unless fracture or head injury is suspected.
How do you treat a sucking chest wound? correct answers Check ABCs, expose wound, check
for exit wound, cover wound with plastic, tape on 3 sides leaving bottom open, place victim on
injured side, treat for shock, seek medical assistance.
What is the breech? correct answers The underside of the chamber.
What does trajectory mean? correct answers Flight path of the round.
What are the 8 cycles of operation? correct answers Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
Ejecting
Cocking
What are the different types of hand grenades? correct answers Fragmentation
Illumination
Riot control
Smoke
Training
Incendiary
, What is CBMU, and what is its mission? correct answers Construction Battalion Maintenance
Unit, mission is to operate and maintain public works and public utilities at overseas and forward
bases.
What are the 6 elements of Naval Doctrine? correct answers Warfare
Intelligence
Logistics
Command and Control
Operations
Planning
What is SSAP? correct answers Seabee Skill Assesment Program.
Who makes up the safety committee? correct answers XO
Safety Officer
Admin Officer (S1)
Operations Officer (S3)
Supply Officer (S4)
Medical Officer (X4)
Special Services Officer
All Company Commanders
What are the 7 colors of ammunition and what do the colors represent? correct answers Brass -
Ball or Dummy
Green - Penetrating
Red/Orange - Tracer
Black - Armor Piercing
Aluminum - Armor Piercing Incendiary
Violet - Blank
Blue - Incendiary
What is the muzzle? correct answers The end of the barrel where the round leaves the weapon.
What is form DD-200? correct answers The form used to document the report of survey and
certify the survey process.
What is COSAL? correct answers Consolidated Seaboard Allowance List.
Listing of the required equipment and the material to maintain it.
What are the laws of armed conflict? correct answers Inherent right to self defense from a hostile
act or hostile intent.
What is a weapon stoppage? correct answers Any interuption in the 8 cycles of operation.
