SCWS Study Guide
How far does the latrine have to be from messing? - ANS 100 yards
How far does the latrine need to be from a water supply? - ANS 100 yards
How far do latrines need to be away from berthing? - ANS 50 feet downwind
How far do garbage pits need to be from w...
How far does the latrine have to be from messing? - ANS 100 yards
How far does the latrine need to be from a water supply? - ANS 100 yards
How far do latrines need to be away from berthing? - ANS 50 feet downwind
How far do garbage pits need to be from water supplies? - ANS 100 yards
How far do garbage pits need to be from messing? - ANS 30 yards
What are the 12 steps to planning a patrol? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS Advanced Base Functional Component (NAVFAC P-437)
What is Super Chlorination? - ANS -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? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 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? - ANS - 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS 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? - ANS The underside of the chamber.
What does trajectory mean? - ANS Flight path of the round.
What are the 8 cycles of operation? - ANS Feeding
Chambering
Locking
Firing
Unlocking
Extracting
, Ejecting
Cocking
What are the different types of hand grenades? - ANS Fragmentation
Illumination
Riot control
Smoke
Training
Incendiary
What is CBMU, and what is its mission? - ANS 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? - ANS Warfare
Intelligence
Logistics
Command and Control
Operations
Planning
What is SSAP? - ANS Seabee Skill Assesment Program.
Who makes up the safety committee? - ANS 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? - ANS Brass - Ball or
Dummy
Green - Penetrating
Red/Orange - Tracer
Black - Armor Piercing
Aluminum - Armor Piercing Incendiary
Violet - Blank
Blue - Incendiary
What is the muzzle? - ANS The end of the barrel where the round leaves the weapon.
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