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.
TRUE 3. After World War II, the Off Shore Patrol (OSP) was expanded and became a
major unit of the Philippine Navy.
FALSE 4. The Chief Master-At-Arms (CMAA) is designated as second in command of
the ship that enforces all regulations and other directives.
FALSE 5. Bitts are heavy fitting with smooth surfaces through which mooring lines are
led.
TRUE 6. Lifelines are safety barriers to prevent personnel from falling over the side.
FALSE 7. Accommodation Ladder is commonly used for access to small boats secured
to boat boom.
FALSE 8. Turpentine or thinner is used to clean your hand after painting.
TRUE 9. The helmsman is responsible for steering the ship as ordered by the officer
who has the conn.
FALSE 10. The Quartermaster of the Watch keeps the OOW informed on the ship’s
position and alert him to any significant courses and speed changes required.
TRUE 11. Ordnance comprises the physical equipment pertaining to weapon.
FALSE 12. Rocket is a self propelled underwater missile used against ships and
submarines.
FALSE 13. Depth Charges are typical static weapon used to hinder enemy operations.
TRUE 14. Caliber is the diameter of the bore measured between the top of the lands
and it is expressed in inches or millimeters.
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. Auxiliary Machinery and Equipment provides ship’s smooth operation and
personnel safety and comport aboard ship.
TRUE 18. Damage Control preserves the watertight integrity of the ship.
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.
TRUE 21. Circle WILLIAM fittings are closed only in the event of NBC attack.
TRUE 22. Fire is a chemical reaction between three elements such as oxygen, fuel and
heat.
FALSE 23. Dead Reckoning is a near shore navigation method by which the
movement of a ship is directed by reference to landmarks, navigational aids or
soundings.
TRUE 24. Soundings are numbers scattered on water areas of the chart.
FALSE 25. Gyrocompass is a compass which the directive force is based upon the
attraction of the magnetic poles of the Earth.

TEST II. MULTIPLE CHOICES. Read the sentence carefully and encircle your
correct answer.
1. 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
2. The first naval boats used in the campaigned against the Spanish;
A. BULUSAN and TAAL C. DON FRANCISCO and TAALENO
B. PURISIMA and CONCEPCION D. TAAL and FILIPINAS
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. NETC
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. Train and supervise personnel in all activities relating to marlinspike and
deck seamanship;
A. Boatwain’s Mate C. Storekeeper
B. Quatermaster D. Gunnersmate
8. Distance between ships when rendering Passing Honors;
A. 300 yards C. 500 yards
B. 400 yards D. 600 yards
9. Detailed number of side boys for Commodore;
A. 2 side boys C. 6 side boys
B. 4 side boys D. 8 side boys
10. The center of operations of the ship underway;
A. Bridge C. Quarterdeck
B. Pilot House D. Wardroom
11. Forward part of the ship;
A. Abaft C. Bow
B. Abeam D. Dead Ahead
12. Strong iron post on a ship deck for working fastening lines.
A. Bitts C. Bollard
 B. Bulkhead D. Deck
13. A man who has crossed the equator and has been initiated;
A. Black Gang C. Sea Dog
B. Pollywog D. Shellback
14. 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
15. Type of ship named from national heroes, historical figures, past head of
the country;
A. Aircraft Carriers C. Auxiliary Ships
B. Amphibious Warfare Ships D. Surface Combatant Ship
16. 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
17. Heavy vertical cylinder used for making fast lines that have been led
through chock;
A. Bitts C. Cleats
B. Bollards D. Pad Eyes
18. 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
19. Manned the engine order telegraph, responsible for the transmitting
ship’s speed to the engine room;
A. Announcer C. Helmsman
B. Boatswain Mate of the Watch D. Steersman
20. 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
21. A round opening quick acting closure placed in a hatch;
A. Escape Scuttle C. Panel Door
B. Manholes D. Spray Tight Door
22. Ordinary metal joined doors to provide privacy in wardroom;
A. Escape Scuttle C. Panel Door
B. Manholes D. Spray Tight Door
23. Provide for the maximum degree of watertight integrity;
A. Condition William C. Condition Yoke
B. Condition X-Ray D. Condition Zebra
24. Combustible metal such as thermite, sodium, and magnesium;
A. Class A Fire C. Class C Fire
B. Class B Fire D. Class D Fire
25. A weather instrument used to measure wind direction and speed;
A. Anemometer C. Psychrometer
B. Barometer D. Thermometer