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| What is the primary responsibilities of the Fleet Survey Team (FST)? |
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Definition
| Conduct hydrographic Surveys and execute Theater Security Cooperation (TSC) and COCOM requirements. |
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| What is the FST scheduling process? |
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Definition
| After Fllet Forces Command and CNMOC have conducted a scrub down of the annual list from the Fleet Oceanographic Support Workshop/CNO. (gives 30 day notice) |
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| What are the 3 Oceanographic, Hydrographic and Bathymetric (OHB) priorities? |
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Definition
Priority 1 - Mission control
Priority 2 - Mission essential
Priority 3 - Mission enhancing |
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| Explain FSTs role within Tier 0 BonD. |
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Definition
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| Explain FSTs role within Tier 1 BonD. |
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Definition
| Produce sounding data and a report of survey. |
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| Explain FSTs role within Tier 2 BonD. |
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Definition
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| Explain FSTs role within Tier 3 BonD. |
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Definition
| Provide safe navigation data to the warfighter. |
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| Whaich products do FST post to the NOP? |
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Definition
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| What primary equipment is used to collect sounding data within FST? |
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Definition
-Multi-beam
-Single-beam
-Hand held fathometer
-Lead line |
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| What charts does FST produce? |
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Definition
Smooth sheet-not for navigation
Field sheet-working document
Field chart-useful for navigation |
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| What are the fields of competence associated with hydrography? |
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Definition
-Maritime transport
-Coastal zone management
-Exploration and exploitation of marine resources
-Environmental protection and management
-Marine Science
-National Spatial Data Infrastructure
-Maritime Boundary Demolition
-Maritime Defense
-Tourism
-Recreational boating |
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| What is the purpose of the hydrographic survey? |
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Definition
| Collect with surveys at sea data related to depth, sea bottom comopsition and currents/tides. |
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| What are the 2 IHO training standards for hydrographers? |
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Definition
Category A - 1yr Masters program (USM)
Category B - 6 month certification program (PDC) |
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| What are the 4 IHO accuracy standards for survey operations? |
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Definition
(1) Order 1a - 40-100 meters means concern for man-made feaures on the sea floor
(2) Order 1b - 100 meters floor search not required
(3) Order 2 - deeper than 100 meters
(4)Special order - Under keel clearance less than 40 meters |
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| What is the mission of the fly away team? |
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Definition
| To provide worldwide hydrographic support |
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| What type of collection platforms can FST use for survey operations? |
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Definition
-Hydrographic Survey Launch (HSL)
-Expeditionary Survey Vehicle (ESV)
-Boat Of Opportunity (BOO)
-9 meter RHIB
-Sea Ark |
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Term
| What are the 4 principle components of a hydrographic survey? |
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Definition
1. Positioning
2. Water Depth
3. Features
4. Seafloor Characteristics |
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