Surface Warfare Officer (SWO) Board Practice Exam

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• What is the purpose of the Carrier Warfare Concept (CWC) as described?
• Which item is specifically listed as gear to bring for watch?
• In CASREPS, CAT 4 indicates what level of severity?
• What is the difference between speed over ground (SOG) and speed through water (STW), and why does it matter for navigation?
• What does Bearing Drift describe?
• What does DTG stand for?
• Which statement about the National Security Act of 1947 is true?
• What is the purpose of the ship's logbook?
• What defines full dress ship as distinct from dress ship?
• During morning colors, where are the Ensign and the Jack positioned on the ship?
• In the engagement sequence, which step directly follows Determine threat?
• In anchor handling, what does the term 'scope' refer to?
• Why are accurate log entries essential for legal proceedings and after-action reviews?
• What does the P&D Line refer to in ship handling?
• Which statement best defines magnetic variation?
• What is the primary purpose of using a battle lantern and a flashlight in a ship's damage-control environment?
• Which of the following are typical underway watchstations?
• What does a POAM stand for?
• What is LOAC and why is it important for naval operations?
• What is the purpose of a ship’s muster, and what are the key components?
• Which statement best describes a key difference between irregular warfare and traditional warfare?
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the Navy Career Counselor (NCC)?
• Outline the risk management four-step process.
• SSIC stands for?
• What does HOTEL indicate?
• What is the primary purpose of a ship's anchor and what safety considerations govern anchor handling?
• Which is NOT listed as a 2nd tour option for SWOs?
• Which statement best describes the role of the SWO detailer?
• Which underway space is described as amphibious in the list of controlling stations?
• Which numbered U.S. Navy fleet has the area of responsibility that includes the Eastern and Central Pacific Ocean?
• Which of the following is NOT one of the five ORM steps?
• Which underway watchstation is responsible for giving commands to the helm during underway?
• What is the purpose of FITREPS?
• Which city is associated with the 4th Fleet's AOR?
• What is the timeline for SWO qualification after BDOC?
• In a Man Overboard (MOB) scenario, what are the initial actions you should take?
• Who is designated as COCOM?
• When are ENS FITREPS due?
• What is the purpose of survivability training, and what typical drills are practiced?
• Who is the CO WEM and where are they based?
• Which responsibility belongs to the Junior Officer of the Deck (JOOD)?
• Which item is listed as part of a typical division's organizational structure?
• The 3rd Fleet, which covers the Eastern and Central Pacific Ocean, is headquartered in which city?
• Which element is included in ROMO?
• Who is listed as POTUS in the roster?
• What actions accompany the Re-enlistment Oath?
• Who is the GROUP COMMANDER for CSG 3?
• What is radar cross-section (RCS) a measure of in naval radar detection?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Officer of the Deck (OOD)?
• Which item is a correct pairing from the roster?
• Which rating is NOT listed among the typical enlisted ratings on a ship?
• What is dead reckoning in navigation, and when is it used?
• What is the primary role of the Command Master Chief (CMC) within a Navy unit?
• What is the primary function of the Planned Maintenance System (PMS) on a ship?
• Which statement describes the relationship between hazard severity and probability in a risk assessment?
• What is counter-flooding, and when would it be used in a damage-control scenario?
• Who is the most senior enlisted sailor in a United States Navy unit, serving as the primary liaison between commissioned officers and enlisted sailors?
• Which item is NOT listed as a watch-prep step?
• What are two common damage-control tools used to stop flooding in a compartment?
• In the ship's 3M organization, which role is directly above the LCPO?
• What is the ESWS program PQS designed to teach sailors?
• Which statement correctly distinguishes bearing and heading, and how each is used on radar and navigation plots?
• How can a surface warfare officer improve situational awareness during operations?
• During casualty management, which activity falls under the DCC's responsibilities?
• What is lockout/tagout, and who is authorized to implement it on a ship?
• During underway replenishment, why is it essential to monitor transfer flow?
• What are the primary responsibilities of the Officer of the Deck (OOD)?
• What does PREP indicate?
• In wardroom etiquette, which phrase best reflects proper decorum when addressing a senior person?
• What is set and drift in navigation, and how do you correct for it on a plotted course?
• What designator change occurs after earning the SWO pin?
• The CJCS (Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff) is listed as being based in which city?
• What is EMI, and how can it impact shipboard sensors and communications?
• The stand-on vessel in COLREGS should do which to avoid collision?
• Which fleet's area of responsibility includes the Middle East, specifically the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, and Arabian Gulf?
• Outline the typical sequence of events in underway replenishment (UNREP) for fuel or stores.
• In COLREGS, which vessel is required to keep its course and speed when two power-driven vessels are converging and the other is on its starboard side?
• Damage-control zoning is used to accomplish what?
• Which Commanders receive the stinger when announced?
• Which statement correctly describes the difference between EVAL and FITREP?
• Which statement describes Captain's Mast?
• Who is designated as CJCS in the roster?
• Which of the following is an example of an engineering control used to mitigate shipboard hazards?
• Which of the following is NOT a Navy Core Capability?
• In a boarding scenario, what is the SWO's role when interacting with law enforcement or civilian authorities?
• What is the purpose of buddy checks during deck operations?
• Which practice is essential to minimize anchor dragging risk during mooring operations?
• Who is listed as the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) in the administrative chain of command?
• In the division officer role, who is responsible for safety and damage control in each space?
• Which statement best describes the primary purpose of the 3M program?
• What is a CASREPS used to report?
• What does the Radian Rule measure?
• Which fleet has the area of responsibility that includes the Caribbean, Central and South America?
• USS New York (LPD-21) belongs to which class?
• What is the purpose of colored deck status boards on a ship's bridge?
• How often is a zone inspection conducted in a space?
• How does weather impact naval operations, and how should a captain plan around adverse conditions?
• Which of the following is listed as a first-tour DIVO job?
• During rendering honors at sea, which blast indicates termination of the salute?
• How many Marines can USS New York carry?
• During operations, which practice best maintains an accurate operating picture by monitoring data and communications?
• What is the function of the Damage Control Central (DCC) on a ship?
• How do checklists and standard operating procedures contribute to operations and safety?
• What are the Navy Core Values and describe how they are applied aboard a surface ship?
• During turnover, which announcements are appropriate to convey the relieving watch?
• What does the term Target Angle define?
• Explain deck safety and the importance of PPE and buddy systems during deck operations.
• What does ALPHA indicate in ROMEO BRAVO ALPHA PREP GOLF HOTEL signaling?
• The Tactical Action Officer (TAO) is in charge of which aspect?
• Who is the TYPE COMMANDER in the administrative chain?
• Who is the UNIT COMMANDER for CO WEM?
• Name three primary surface combatant weapons and their primary roles.
• PERS-41 is best described as which of the following?
• Why does speed over ground differ from speed through water in navigation?
• Which of the following best describes the typical division organizational structure on a Navy ship?
• In the SWO detailer process, how are assignments determined?
• Which practice helps prevent anchor dragging during anchoring?
• What is announced 5 minutes before colors?
• GMDSS is designed to ensure rapid alert and response by transmitting distress signals and safety communications internationally. Which option correctly describes this system?
• Which statement is part of the formal turnover process for the Conning Officer?
• Which combination best describes common risk categories on a ship and their general mitigations?
• What is the correct sequence of engagement in naval warfare from detection to firing?
• What is the overall aim of survivability training on a ship?
• What does PLAD stand for?
• Where is the SecDef listed as located?
• Which action determines if behavior warrants mast?
• Which 12 O'clock report is used to record muster at the start of a watch?
• The Fleet Commander is listed as being based at which location?
• What does a risk assessment matrix use to determine when to escalate or deescalate risk?
• Which of the following is a responsibility of the in-port Officer of the Deck (OOD IP)?
• The port of Yokosuka, Japan is associated with which numbered fleet?
• In shipboard electrical power distribution, what are the roles of a generator and an inverter, and how do they support essential systems?
• What is a risk assessment matrix, and how is it used in planning a naval operation?
• Which item is included in the deck log as an entry?
• What is the purpose of the pre-brief in underway replenishment?
• Which item is part of the 12 O'clock reports and records the ship’s location at sea?
• What is the function of the Phalanx CIWS on a surface ship?
• If a ship's radar cross-section increases, what is the likely impact on engagement planning?
• In the 6-minute rule, how is distance in nautical miles calculated?
• Which phrase is used when reporting your return to the ship?
• Which statement best describes Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs) on a ship?
• Not a survivability drill?
• Which space serves as the Damage Control Central (DCC) as an underway controlling station?
• Which item would NOT typically be found in a DIVO notebook?
• The 6th Fleet is associated with which region, as indicated by the Naples, Europe listing?
• What does GOLF indicate?
• Which of the following is a typical enlisted rating found on a Navy ship?
• Which is a limitation of EMI?
• Which of the following is NOT a 12 O'clock report?
• Which of the following is a required qualification prior to SWO qualification?
• In the engagement sequence, which step directly follows Detect and classify target?
• USS New York (LPD-21) is the fifth ship named after which state?
• Which is a common enlisted award?
• What is the role of the Weapons Control System in a surface ship's combat network?
• What are the key responsibilities of the Command Duty Officer (CDO) in the absence of the CO?
• Which of the following is a 12 O'clock report?
• What is the difference between Planned Maintenance System (PMS) and Maintenance Requirement Cards (MRCs) on a ship?
• What notable material is incorporated into USS New York's hull?
• What is the purpose of the ship's fire main, and what conditions could compromise it?
• What is the purpose of a radar bearing and range plot, and how is it used to maintain situational awareness?
• Why is damage-control zoning used, and what is its purpose in casualty management?
• Which event triggers the stinger bell during the Captain's arrival or movement on board?
• Which 2nd tour option includes a SecNav industry tour as a subcomponent?
• What is the role of the LCPO on a ship?
• What does bearing and range data on radar support for a navigator?
• Which item is a subcomponent of the Accelerated Warfighter path?
• Under Accelerated Warfighter, which element is included?
• Which of the following is listed as a task-related command designation?
• Which of the following is a Navy Core Capability?
• In the 3-minute breakaway rule, which formula gives the distance in yards?
• In maritime safety, what is the Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and its purpose?
• What is the role of Search and Rescue (SAR) operations at sea, and what responsibilities does a SWO have?
• What practice best contributes to maintaining an up-to-date operating picture during missions?
• Which of the following correctly identifies the CO WEM and its location?
• What is a DIVO notebook typically used for?
• Which fleet is responsible for Europe?
• What describes the purpose of OPSEC on a ship?
• Which publications would you consult to determine submerged hazards and chart corrections for navigation?
• Which publication provides navigational corrections and submerged hazards that you should review for safe passage?
• What does ROMO stand for?
• In signaling ROMEO BRAVO ALPHA PREP GOLF HOTEL, what does BRAVO indicate?
• Which is the first step in the ORM process?
• What is the primary purpose of the Combat Information Center (CIC) aboard a U.S. Navy surface ship?
• What is the difference between safe speed and reduced visibility speed in navigation?
• Why is temperature management important in shipboard engineering, and what generic steps are taken to prevent overheating?
• Which statement correctly describes the ESWS PQS program?
• What does LCPO stand for?
• What piece is played at the designated time during morning colors?
• Who is the SQUADRON COMMANDER for DESRON 21?
• What is the primary purpose of a muster in terms of rosters and reporting instructions?
• CSMC stands for Combat Systems Maintenance Central and is an underway controlling station. True or False?
• Which statement best describes the role of the Navy Career Counselor (NCC)?
• What is an NEC in Navy enlisted classification?
• What is the crew complement of USS New York (LPD-21)?
• In a ship's division, which statement accurately describes the Division Officer (DIVO) position?