HCB Test 1 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
TCRM (Time-Critical Risk Management
A) Assess situation
B) Balance Resources
C) Communicate to Others
D) Do and Debrief
*Using TCRM model trains the brain to continue thinking under duress, stress, boredom
Situational Awareness (SA)
Degree of accuracy by which one's perception of the current environment mirrors reality
SA Risk Color Guide
Green - little chance of serious error
Yellow - higher chance of serious error
Red - very high chance of serious error
Swoosh Arrow - return to good SA
How To Identify Shipmates in Yellow or Red
Making errors, poor communication, overloaded, fatigued, complacent, not following
procedures
Caduceus (kah-deuce)
Rating insignia of Hospital Corps
Sickbay/cockpit
where sick and injured men were taken for care
Surgeon Steward
, First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
Medal of Honor
Highest military decoration (Armed forces) awarded for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Second highest military decoration (ARMY) awarded for extraordinary heroism
Navy Cross
Second highest military decoration (NAVY or MARINES) awarded for extraordinary
heroism
Silver Star
Third highest military combat decoration (Armed Forces) awarded for gallantry in action
Bronze Star
Awarded to any person serving in the military after 6DEC1941 who distinguishes
themselves by heroic or meritorious acheivement
Purpose of Article 16
States that a convenient place shall be set apart for sick or hurt men.....and some of the
crew shall be appointed to attend to and serve them and keep the place clean.
Ship's Surgeon
Trained physician
Surgeon's mate
Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon (held warrant officer like status).
Responsibilities more equivalent to modern senior HM
Congress Mandate 2 March 1799
CORRECT ANSWERS VERIFIED
TCRM (Time-Critical Risk Management
A) Assess situation
B) Balance Resources
C) Communicate to Others
D) Do and Debrief
*Using TCRM model trains the brain to continue thinking under duress, stress, boredom
Situational Awareness (SA)
Degree of accuracy by which one's perception of the current environment mirrors reality
SA Risk Color Guide
Green - little chance of serious error
Yellow - higher chance of serious error
Red - very high chance of serious error
Swoosh Arrow - return to good SA
How To Identify Shipmates in Yellow or Red
Making errors, poor communication, overloaded, fatigued, complacent, not following
procedures
Caduceus (kah-deuce)
Rating insignia of Hospital Corps
Sickbay/cockpit
where sick and injured men were taken for care
Surgeon Steward
, First enlisted rate requiring specific qualification
Medal of Honor
Highest military decoration (Armed forces) awarded for conspicuous gallantry and
intrepidity at the risk of life above and beyond the call of duty.
Distinguished Service Cross (DSC)
Second highest military decoration (ARMY) awarded for extraordinary heroism
Navy Cross
Second highest military decoration (NAVY or MARINES) awarded for extraordinary
heroism
Silver Star
Third highest military combat decoration (Armed Forces) awarded for gallantry in action
Bronze Star
Awarded to any person serving in the military after 6DEC1941 who distinguishes
themselves by heroic or meritorious acheivement
Purpose of Article 16
States that a convenient place shall be set apart for sick or hurt men.....and some of the
crew shall be appointed to attend to and serve them and keep the place clean.
Ship's Surgeon
Trained physician
Surgeon's mate
Usually a physician but subordinate to surgeon (held warrant officer like status).
Responsibilities more equivalent to modern senior HM
Congress Mandate 2 March 1799
