BM2 Test Study GuideMay 2009
1. HONORS & CEREMONIES
First Sub= Flag officerSecond Sub= Chief of Staff/Commander with Personal Flag
Third Sub= Commanding OfficerFourth Sub= Civil or Military Official with Personal Flag
Rear Admiral (Lower Half)Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Vice Admiral
Vice CommandantCommandant
*These flags are hoisted when officer assumes command and kept flying until a successor comes.
*Just like the Substitute Pennants, these flags are hauled down if the flag officer is absent for 72+ Hours.
National Ensign Etiquette:
When flags are Grouped and Displayed from Staffs-
Nat’l Ensign shall be in center and highest point.
When against a wall-
Ensign is always on Flag’s Own Right (Observer’s left)
Ensign’s Staff should cross in front of any other flag’s staff
When carried in procession-
Shall be on the Marching Right of a single line, or by itself in front or the center of the
line.
Flown from adjacent Poles or Masts with other Flags-
Nat’l Ensign will be hoisted first and lowered last;
No other flag will be placed to the Flag’s Right.
If two or more countries’ ensigns are displayed-
They are to be flown from separate masts at the same height
Ensigns should be approx. equal in size
If Nat’l Ensign is displayed on Speaker’s Platform-
Hoisted Above and Behind, with the stars on the speaker’s right.
If hung from a staff, it shall be farthest to the speaker’s right than any other flag.
DO NOT: Cover speaker’s desk with ensign or drape it over the platform/podium.
Coast Guard Ensign:
Afloat- Two Masted Ships: It will be flown at Foremast
Single Masted Ships: Flown on same halyard and just below the Commissioning Pennant.
Ashore- Displayed from yardarm; If on same lanyard, then just below the National Ensign.
Displayed from 0800 – Sunset (As with National Ensign)
Union Jack:
Half Masted with National Ensign when Moored or at Anchor
NOT Dipped when National Ensign is dipped
Displayed at a Yardarm to indicate Court-Martial is in session
Flown in boats only when a Diplomatic Official of the US at or above the rank “charģe d’ affairs”,
or by Governor General/ Governors Commissioned by the President.
Coast Guard Colors:
Used in Official Ceremonies, Parades, Public Gatherings with a CG Official, Occasions
Authorized by the Commandant.
Order of Precedence for Military Flags:
Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard
Full Dressing of Ships:
Begins with FLAG 3 and ends with ANSWER Pennant.
Total of 65 Flags in one set.
If one set does not reach from bow to stern, repeat the sequence, again starting with FLAG 3.
If Half-Masting should occur, only the Nation Ensign at the Flagstaff is to be lowered.
Memorial Day, 4th of July and Presidents Day are the only Full Dress Holidays.
Presidents Day:
At 1200, each ship and shore unit with a saluting battery fires 21-Gun Salute at 5-Second
Intervals.
Independence Day:
Same 21-Gun Salute as Presidents day.
If holiday falls on a Sunday, ceremonies are to be postpones until the following day.
Memorial Day:
At 1200, fire a 21-Gun Salute with One Minute Intervals.
Display the National Ensign at Half-Mast until the completion of Gun Salute, or until
1220 if the unit does not have a saluting battery.
During Gun Salute, all others Hand Salute.
On all other US National Holidays, ships not underway shall Dress Ship (Holiday Ensigns).
Holidays Include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Passing Honors:
Close Aboard- Ships = 600 yards
Boats = 400 yards
Shipboard Whistle Blows-
If passing on Starboard Side= 1,1,2,3
If passing on Port Side= 2,1,2,3
Attention is to be sounded by Junior Vessel as the Bows Cross.
If Senior is in a Boat, Junior will sound Attention before the Boat is Abreast the Quarterdeck.
Passing Honors Occurs Between:
Navy & CG Ships/Boats
CG & Foreign Warships
CG & Foreign Dignitaries
CG & Friendly Merchant Ships
*Dipping the Ensign is only done to Return the Dip of Merchant Vessels.
Extra Info:
The Small Spar extending abaft of the mainmast is called the Gaff.
Chapter 5 of the CG Regulations is where you would find information on ho to conduct Honors and Ceremonies.
NTP 13b is the Manual/Instruction where the Rainbow of Colors is listed. (Full Dress)
Ships underway SHALL NOT be dressed or full dressed.
On the 4th of July, the Holiday National Ensign would be flown on the Flagstaff, While the Normal National Ensign would be flown on the Masthead.
2. ORDNANCE
Standard Distribution List (SDL):
Current Address & Phone Number for CG Units
Distribution Symbols According to Type of Unit
Number of Units in CG, Divided by Type
Directives, Publications, and Reports Index (DPRI):
Listing of all Current CG Directives, Pubs and Reports
Ordering & Allowance Change Request Info
Procedural Instructions for Proper Use of Manual
*Chapter 2- Directives/Pubs listed NUMERICALLY
*Chapter 3- Directives/Pubs listed ALPHABETICALLY
*Chapter 4- Special Series Directives
*Chapter 5- Unnumbered Pubs
*Chapter 6- Cancelled Directives
Types of Directives:
CI = Commandant Instruction
CIM = Commandant Instruction Manual
CP = Commandant Publication
CN = Commandant Notice
Security Classification:
U = Unclassified
F = For Official Use Only
SSI = Sensitive Security Info
C = Confidential
S = Secret
TS/T = Top Secret
Ordnance Publication Index (OPI):
Prescribes Specific Allowance for Unit
Outlines Administrative Responsibilities
Provides Procurement Information
*TO ORDER Directives and/or Publications: Complete Form CG-4428.
Changes/Amendments to Pubs:
Changes are distributed via- CD-ROM, Internet, and Official Message
Ways to Make Changes- Pen & Ink (Black or Blue), Cut & Paste, Page by Page Replacement
Ordnance Logs:
All logs are to be kept in Bound Books
Unit Name/Hull Number will appear on each sheet in the log
Logs have consecutively numbered pages
Beginning and Ending Dates of Log will be Written on Cover
Logs are Handwritten Legibly, Neatly, and in Ink
Each entry will be followed by the Date and Signature of person making entry
Logs are kept for a minimum of 3 Years
Logs are maintained as “FOUO”
Small Arms Log: Includes Firearms Up To & Including .50-calibur Machine Gun
Records Inventory, Planned Maintenance and Usage
Log is to be divided into 8 Sections:
- Model and Serial Number of Weapons
- Permanent/Temporary Transfers (And Receipt of Weapons)
- Daily Accountability Checks
- Monthly Inventory Cross-Check by Serial Number
- List of Completed PMS
- Description of Casualties & Corrections
- Record of Parts Replaced & Disposition
- Number of Rounds Fired, Weapon Used, and Purpose for Fire
Log shall be Hardback, and may be combined as part of the Ordnance Log.
Form DD-1149 is used for Temporary Transfers & Receipts.
Small Arms are NOT Loaned for more then 30 Days.
DO NOT Send the DD-1149 to Naval SurfaceWarfareCenter.
Monthly Inventory/Cross Check by Serial Number is done by 2 People.
-Compare against the R-865 Report
Privately Owned Firearms Log:
Used for members’ personal weapons needing to be stored in a CG Unit’s Facility.
Once Unit accepts weapon, it is treated as a Service Weapon for Inventory and Accountability
Log is Not Required at Shore Units.
Magazine Log:
Issues, Receipts & Expenditures of Ammo and/or Pyro
Location & Content Storage Containers, Mags and Bunkers
Minimum and Maximum Temperatures
Results of Inspections
*A Mag Temp reaching 100degF+ is Recorded in RED Ink!
Notice of this to be posted inside the front cover of log
Notice of Ammo Reclassification (NAR):
Provides Standardized method to inform fleet of condition code changes & disposition of unsafe
or unreliable ordnance items.
NavalOperationalLogisticsSupportCenter, Mechanicsburg, PA issues these notices.
NAR’s are numbered consecutively in each Fiscal Year
Upon receipt of a NAR, forward NAR to Units in AOR who may have affected items within
24hrs. (This is for Ordnance Support Units)
Units must reply within 72hrs as to if they hold any affected items.
R-865 Reports:
Annual Report That Lists All of the Small Arms Assigned to Unit By:
Type
Quantity
Serial Number
Verifies Recorded Info Such As:
NSN, Nomenclature, Serial Number, Group Code, Condition Code, Status Code
**Minimum of 3 People Conduct Annual Inventory & Verification; One Person being a Responsible Person NOT Associated with the Weapons Department. All THREE will sign the R-865 Report.
Weapons Petty Officer MUST be E-5 or Higher!
All Small Arms, Ammo and Pyro must be Accounted for Daily.
Monthly Inventories Shall be Conducted as close to the 1st as possible
Max Interval between inventories is 23-35 Calendar Days
Ready Pyro is inspected on a Weekly Basis
Annual Inspection is required on ALL Pyro.
Security Risk Categories:
ARMS: Category II- Light Automatic Weapons up to & including .50-calibur.
EX. M-16, M240, .50 Machine Gun
Category IV- (Shoulder-fired) Weapons the Are Not Fully Automatic
EX. Pistols, Privately Owned, Line Throwing Gun
AMMO: Category III- .50-cal and larger ammo
Category IV- Ammo with Non-Explosive Projectile
EX. Small Arms, M16, Shotgun Ammo, Pyro, Riot Control Agents
*Category III & IV Arms Stored:
In an Approved Armory, or
Class 5 GSA-Approved Weapons Container
*Weapons Racks are to be Inspected QUARTERLY.
*Stow Pyrotechnics in a Cool, Dry, Well-Ventilated Space, Protected Against Temperature Flux.
And Not in Direct Sunlight.
Access to Armories:
Unaccompanied Access-
Personnel authorized in writing by command to Issue Weapons & Ammo
Personnel on Official Business whose duties Require Actions for Essential Operations
Personnel who have received a Favorable National Agency Check
*A list of personnel Authorized Unaccompanied Access shall be Posted INSIDE the Armory
Accompanied Access- Must Receive Permission Before Entry!
Accompanied at all times by a person with unaccompanied access authorization
Visitors shall be “For Official Use Only”
Visitor log is to be maintained
The OIC/CO is the Custodian of the Keys-
Designates in writing those persons authorized to have custody of keys to any ordnance
spaces. This is to be maintained, however NOT openly displayed!
Keys to Ordnance Spaces are to remain Separate from other keys
When Issuing a Weapon, BOTH People Issuing & Receiving Must Sign in the Correct Log.
Transfer of Small Arms:
‘Temporary Transfers’ is defined as a MAXIMUM of 30 Days.
Area/District Commanders may authorize transfers; They may authorize temporary transfers
between units under their administrative control.
CO/OIC of Headquarters Units may authorize temporary loans from their unit upon request of the
Area/District Commander
Copies of Transfer Authorization are to be provided to all units involved, and to the Area/District
Commander providing the Small Arms Support
*This Does Not Require a Unit’s Allowance Change!
DD-1149 for Temporary Transfers is NOT Sent to Naval Surface Warfare Center! It would
be recorded as a Permanent Transfer.
*Support equipment (Holsters, ect.) is listed on a separate DD-1149
Small Arms Maintenance:
There Shall NOT Be Any Deviation from Tools, Consumeables, and Procedures Listed in PMS &
Tech Manuals.
Sonic Cleaners are NOT Authorized!
Prohibited Maintenance:
Modification of Weapons
Cannibalization (Only SARF Units)
Maintenance on Match Weapons (Only SARF Units)
At the Organizational Level (Sector, Unit, Operator):
Field Strip
Clean & Lubricate
Safety Function Checks
Intermediate Level (Servicing Armory):
Replacement of Parts, Sub-Assemblies
Assemblies that are accessible through detailed stripping
*These units support the lower levels (organizational) by providing assistance &
parts when necessary.
*PSU’s are Authorized to Perform Intermediate Maintenance When Deployed.
Depot Level (Small Arms Repair Facility- SARF):
Major Overhaul/Complete Rebuilding of Weapon
Supports Supply Function by Rebuilding & Returning Serviceable Material
Back into the Stock System
*Has Specially Trained & Supervised Personnel
*Only Facility Authorized to use Secial Tols & Consumeables that are not in the
PMS/Tech. Manual
* Only Facility Authorized to Service/Repair Match Weapons
**If there is a difference between the PMS and other Technical Manuals, the PMS Requirement is
to be followed.
PMS at Unit Level Consists of:
Prefire Maintenance & Checks
Postfire Maintenance & Checks
Periodic Cleaning & Lubrication
Ammunition Transaction:
Ammo Lot Number- Assigned by loading/assembly activity.
Shows where it was produced, year & batch number.
Direct Reporter- Area, Districts, Groups, Air Stations, Major Cutters & Units, PSUs, and LEDETs
These are CAIMS Reporting Units that Report to NALC in Mechanicsburg, PA
NALC- Naval AmmunitionLogisticsCenter
ROLMS- Retail Ordnance Logistics Management System
Periodic Lot Reports (PLRs) and Ammunition Transaction Reports (ATRs): Track Ammo & Pyro Usage and Inventory Throughout the Coast Guard.
PLR- Complete Inventory of Unit’s Ammo & Pyro (Required by ALL CAIMS Reporting Units)
-Is Submitted MONTHLY (Between the 1st & 8th)
-Critical to Ensure Compliance with NAR Program, Safety, and Mission Readiness
-Include: NSN, Lot #, Current Condition Code, and Quantity of Each Item
-Header Line of Message:
///UNIT ID CODE/BG3/JULIAN DATE/PAGE #
*BG3 =Indicates Message is a PLR
ATR- Completed Any Time There is Usage or Change in the Status of Ammo/Pyro Inventory
-Also Required by All CAIMS Reporting Units
-Must be Submitted Within 48Hrs of Change in Inventory
NAVSUP P-724- Conventional Ordnance Stockpile Management
*Navy Resource for Completing PLRs and ATRs
CAIMS- Conventional Ammunition Integrated Management System
Allowed by Commandant to Submit ATRs & PLRs Directly Into CAIMS. All CAIMS
Reporting Units Submit Reports Directly to NALC Through ROLMS, or by Naval
Message System.
*If Unit is NOT a CAIMS Unit, they Must Send Info to Servicing Armory via Email or
Message.
Personal Protective Equiptment:
All Law Enforcement Equipment (Belt, Holster, Keepers, & Storage Pouches) Shall Be Made of
Either Black Ballistic Nylon or Black Leather.
Standard Ride Holster Holds Pistol’s Grip No More Than 4 Inches Below the Belt.
Body Armor-
Full Front, Back, and Side Protection between the Base of the Neck to the Belt Line
Neutral or Positive Buoyancy
Level IIA or Greater Protection
Certified by National Institute of Justice (NIJ)
Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.)-
Must Contain 5%-10% OC Concentration
Not to Exceed 5,000,000 SHU, or Exceed 18% Capsacinoids
Must be Water Based, Non Flammable, and Non Toxic
Produce a Stream Delivery
Canister Shall Weigh 3oz Net Weight
Baton-
Steel Shaft, Silver in Color and Corrosion Resistant
Non-Slip Grip
15”-22” When Expanded
Shotgun Non Lethal Munitions-
Stingball Rounds: 23 .31cal @ 900ft/sec
Rubber Fin-Stabilizing Rounds: 3” in length @ 600ft/sec
Copper Sabot Slug Rounds: 1oz slug in a 3” shell; Muzzle velocity is 1550ft/sec
3. MAINTENANCE
Paint Locker: (Reference for Paint Use = Coatings & Color Manual COMDINST M10360.3)
Hazardous Waste Manager- Designated by CO to be responsible for Management and Oversight
of wastes being handled.
*Designation Shall be in Writing & Submitted to Civil Engineering Unit
Hazardous Waste- The classification of Paints, Thinners, Solvents, and Cleaners is Dependent
upon Metal Content, pH, Flashpoint, ect.
-Date of Initial Accumulation Marked on Each Container of Paint Waste
-Containers Should be Frequently Inspected to Ensure No Leaks
-Weekly Inspections are to be made on all Paint Storage Facilities
*Paint Slops Should be Managed as Hazardous Waste due to low flashpoint and heavy
metal contamination. (A Representative Sample should be taken and submitted to
qualified lab for analysis if Waste Stream Changes, or if Contamination is Unknown.)
Inside Paint Locker:
-Metal work tables, shelves and racks for paint stowage
-CO2 or Halon Flooding System is to be Installed
-All applicable safety signs, warnings, and operating procedures must be posted
-Eyewash Station in or just outside the locker
-Only keep what you need, try to not have too much excess
-Ensure Cans are Tightly Sealed
-At least once every three months, (unopened) paint cans should be turned bottom side up
to keep from hardening.
*Flash Point- Minimum Temperature at which vapors in contact with spark/flame will ignite.
Content of Paint Locker Materials:
Flammability Categories-
Category I: Flammables & Consumables
(Materials with a Flash PointBelow 200degF)
Flammable Fluid & All Aerosols
(Liquids having a Flash Point Below 141degF)
Category II: Combustibles
(Materials having a Flash Point 200degF+ which Require Protected Storage)
Combustible Fluid
(Liquids having a Flash Point from 141-200degF)
Items to be Stored in Lockers-
Oil based paints (Store in tightly sealed containers)
Paint Solvents (Tightly Sealed Containers)
Organic Cleaning Solvents (Do NOT Store Near Oxidizers)
Aerosols (Stored as Category I Flammable)
Lubrication Fluids (Combustible/Flammable Liquids)
Nonflammable Water Based Paint (May be stored in Locker, but not required)
Items NOT Stored in Lockers-
Rags soaked in Organic Oils (Linseed Oil): Possibilty for spontaneous
combustion; Store in Metal Containers
Combustible Materials (Rags, Rope, Cardboard)
Gasoline (Stored on WX Decks or Outdoors)
Oxidizing Materials (Hydrogen Peroxide, OBA Canisters)
Chlorinated Cleaning Solvents (May Produce Toxic Gas)
ANY Uncovered Containers (Liquid’s allow hazardous vapor into area)
Storage Cabinet Specs:
Must Comply with National Fire Protection Association, National Fire Code #30
Constructed on all sides of No.18 Gauge Steel
Double Walled & Floored with 1 ½” Air Space Between
Doors Secure at 3 Points and are Self-Closing
Doorsill Raised at lease 2” from Bottom Surface
Painted Yellow
“Flammable- Keep Away” Stenciled/Painted in Contrasting Color (Black or Red)
If Wet-Brush Tanks are used, they are to be Covered with Sheet Metal Covers
Ventilation- Small storage cabinets may have Gravity Vents, however Ventilation of the
Space is Required if the Cabinet is Inside a Building (either Gravity or
Mechanical Exhaust System)
Must provide for complete change of air within the room at least 6 times per