5-41.
Which of the following statements
is valid regarding the GFMPL
“Surge” program?
1.
It provides a “worst case”
forecast
2.
The program is available for
the Pacific Ocean basin only
3.
If a coastal station of
interest is not one of the menu
options, you may not input
characteristics manually
4.
The estimated peak storm surge
output is a function of
coastline characteristics only
5-42.
The publication Environmental
Effects on Weapon’s Systems and
Naval Warfare, (S) , RP1, contains
information on ASW, SEW, ASUW, AAW,
and STW warfare.
1.
True
2.
False
5-43.
In what manner may an increase in
water depth degrade bottom mine
effectiveness?
1.
By decreasing the actuation
width of the mine
2.
By increasing the actuation
width of the mine
3.
By increasing the damage width
of the mine
4.
By increasing mine burial upon
impact
5-44.
Subsurface current speed is
important in MIW operations for
which of the following reasons?
1.
Decreased subsurface current
speeds may result in scouring
of mines
2.
Decreased subsurface current
speeds may result in mine dip
3.
Decreased subsurface current
speeds may increase ambient
noise
4.
“Mine walking” may occur
5-45.
Which of the following statements
regarding MIW is accurate?
1.
Bottom scattering is dependent
on grazing angle
2.
Bottom sediment has no effect
on MIW operations
3.
The weight of a mine affects
the “plastic flow”
4.
Burial has significant impact
on magnetic moored mines
5-46.
5-47.
5-48.
5-49.
5-50.
5-51.
Which of the following parameters
is NOT a significant factor in MIW
operations?
1.
The clarity of the water
2.
The salinity of the water
3.
The depth of the water
4.
Bioluminescence
The acronym “CATF” stands for what
officer?
1.
Commander, Allied Task Force
2.
Commander, Amphibious Troop
Force
3.
Commander, Amphibious Task
Force
4.
Commander, Amphibious Flotilla
OA division personnel should test
the adequacy of support and support
timing during what phase of an
amphibious operation?
1.
The Planning phase
2.
The Rehearsal phase
3.
The Movement phase
4.
The Assault phase
When does the assault phase of an
AMW operation begin?
1.
When troops first reach the
beach
2.
When amphibious vehicles debark
the ships for the beach
3.
When troops man amphibious
vehicles
4.
When the task force first
reaches the amphibious
objective area (AOA)
What is the single most important
environmental parameter in
amphibious assaults?
1.
The deep water wave height
2.
The swell wave period
3.
The modified surf index
4.
The littoral current
Which of the following statements
is valid regarding offshore
currents?
1.
Tidal currents are not
categorized as offshore
currents
2.
Offshore currents are found
outside the surf zone
3.
Offshore currents are generated
by waves breaking over sandbars
4.
Offshore currents include
littoral currents
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