NAVAL RESERVE COMMAND

ANNUAL GENERAL TACTICAL INSPECTION

MILITARY SCIENCE 2
Theoretical Examination

DO NOT WRITE anything in the questionnaire. Write your answer in the

TEST I. TRUE OR FALSE:

TRUE 1. The role of the Navy is to defend our territory from external
aggression and maritime areas from all forms of intrusions and
encroachment.
TRUE 2. During the Spanish regime, Filipino Sailors have also utilized by
the Spaniards on their fights against their enemies.
FALSE 3.The Revolutionary Navy was initially composed of small Fleet
captured from Spaniards.
TRUE 4. After World War II, the Off Shore Patrol (OSP) was expanded and
became a major unit of the Philippine Navy.
FALSE 5. The Chief Master-At-Arms (CMAA) is designated as second in
command of the ship that enforces all regulations and other directives.
TRUE 6. Bridge is the center of operations of the ship while underway.
FALSE 7. The Navy could not fight very long without Auxiliary Ships that
provide the material and services which keep the fleet and its advanced
base operational.
TRUE 8. Windlasses are primarily for handling and securing the anchor and
chain used for anchoring the ship.
TRUE 9. Cleats are device consisting of a double-ended pair of projecting
horns used for belaying a line or wire.
FALSE 10. Bitts are heavy fitting with smooth surfaces through which
mooring lines are led.
TRUE 11. Lifelines are safety barriers to prevent personnel from falling over
the side.
TRUE 12. Plan of the Day is prepared and issued by the Chief Master-At-
Arms and distributed and implemented by the OOD.
TRUE 13. The 3”/50 caliber is one of the standard shipboard naval guns
currently available in the PN inventory.
FALSE 14. Pointer is a gun crew that operates the wheel to move the gun
to the left or right and keep it train in the direction of the designated target.
FALSE 15. The WQSB shows the personnel duty assignments for a division
as specified in the ship’s Battle Organization and Regulation Manual.
FALSE 16. Condition I is a normal wartime cruising condition when surprise
attack is possible.
TRUE 17. Emergency Bills detailed procedures and specify assignment of
men to perform an evolution on short notice when there is danger of loss of

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 life or the ship itself.
FALSE 18. Port compartments have odd numbers while starboard
compartments carry even numbers.
TRUE 19. Bulkhead is a traverse or longitudinal partition that separates the
compartment.
TRUE 20. Hatches are merely horizontal doors which are used for access
through deck.
FALSE 21. Fittings marked with Black Circle YOKE give access to battle
station for
TRUE 22. Celestial Navigation is used in determining ship position by
observing sun, moon and stars.
FALSE 23. Equator is a great circle which is equidistant to the north and
south poles.
TRUE 24. Buoys primarily function is to warn of some danger or to delineate
channels.
TRUE 25. Fathom Lines is a system of lines that indicates extent of fairways
and restricted water.

TEST II. MULTIPLE CHOICES. Read the sentence carefully and encircle your
correct answer.
1. Date when Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo organized the Navy;
A. June 23, 1896 C. June 23, 1898
B. July 23, 1896 D. July 23, 1898
2. Head of Department of War, responsible for naval operation in support
of the land forces and the merchant marine.
A. CAPT PASCUAL LEDESMA C. GEN MARIANO TRIAS
B. CAPT ANGEL PABIE D. GEN ANANIAS DIOKNO
3. Home of the Sailors and fighting ships;
A. Philippine Coast Guard C. Philippine Fleet
B. Bonifacio Naval Station D. Naval Base Cavite
4. Tasked to organized, train, equip, and administer the naval reservists.
A. Fleet Training Center C. Naval Education and Training
Command
B. Naval Reserve Command D. Naval Logistic Center
5. He is the highest Naval Officer in the Navy;
A. Chief of Naval Staff C. Flag Officer In Command, PN
B. Commander, Phil. Fleet D. Commandant, Phil. Marine
Corps
6. The term used in the Navy to identify the occupational specialty of
personnel;
A. Rate C. Rating
B. Petty Officer D. Striker
7. The center of operations of the ship underway;
A. Bridge C. Quarterdeck
B. Pilot House D. Wardroom
8. Imaginary line running from the ship’s bow to stern, divides the ship
lengthwise vertically;
A. Amidship C. Freeboard
B. Centerline D. Waterline

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9. Forward part of the ship;
A. Abaft C. Bow
B. Abeam D. Dead Ahead
10. A man who has crossed the equator and has been initiated;
A. Black Gang C. Sea Dog
B. Pollywog D. Shellback
11. A person who has never cross the equator;
A. Black Gang C. Sea Dog
B. Pollywog D. Shellback
12. A reply to an order to indicate that it is understood and be carried out;
A. Aye-Aye C. Pipe Down
B. General Order D. Ship Shape
13. Used for fastening a line upon itself or around some other object;
A. Class 1 Knots C. Class 3 Knots
B. Class 2 Knots D. Class 4 Knots
14. Rigid, inclined ladder rigged to the side of the ship to provide
convenient means for boarding or leaving an anchored ship.
A. Accommodation Ladder C. Pilot’s Ladder
B. Jacob’s Ladder D. Sea Ladder
15. Used for removing rust on plating surfaces;
A. Scaler C. Sander
B. Scrapper D. Wire Brush
16. Maximum state of readiness for battle with the entire crew at battle
stations prepared for imminent action.
A. Condition Watch I C. Condition Watch III
B. Condition Watch II D. Condition Watch IV
17. A special watch applicable to gunfire support ships for situation such as
extended period of shore bombardment.
A. Condition Watch I C. Condition Watch III
B. Condition Watch II D. Condition Watch IV
18. Provide effective ship and aircraft control during peacetime cruising;
A. Condition Watch I C. Condition Watch III
B. Condition Watch II D. Condition Watch IV
19. A round opening quick acting closure placed in a hatch;
A. Escape Scuttle C. Panel Door
B. Manholes D. Spray Tight Door
20. Ordinary metal joined doors to provide privacy in wardroom;
A. Escape Scuttle C. Panel Door
B. Manholes D. Spray Tight Door
21. Setting provided the least amount of protection and in used only in well-
protected harbors;
A. Condition William C. Condition Yoke
B. Condition X-Ray D. Condition Zebra
22. Provide for the maximum degree of watertight integrity;
A. Condition William C. Condition Yoke
B. Condition X-Ray D. Condition Zebra
23. Combustible metal such as thermite, sodium, and magnesium;
A. Class A Fire C. Class C Fire
B. Class B Fire D. Class D Fire
24. Energized electrical equipment;
A. Class A Fire C. Class C Fire
B. Class B Fire D. Class D Fire

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25. A weather instrument used to measure atmospheric pressurey;
A. Anemometer C. Psychrometer
B. Barometer D. Thermometer

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