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1.  With what type of boat will most NJROTC Cadets come into contact while on visits to Navy ships and shore stations?

2.  Identify the following boat parts:

1. Hull

2. Transom

3. Waterline

4. Pulpit

3.  What are the two types of fuel used in powerboats?

4.  What is the difference between a personnel boat and a gig?

5.  What is the person in charge of a powerboat in the Navy called?

6.  What determines how a boat will handle in any given circumstance?

7.  What is the effect of propeller side force on a vessel's stern?

8.  When is it most difficult to maneuver a single-screw boat?

9.  In what direction will a single-screw boat be easiest to turn while backing?

10.  When a boat is proceeding ahead and the rudder is put over to one side, what happens to the stern initially?

11.  What happens in respect to the rudder when a propeller starts backing?

12.  When making a landing, at what angle should the boat approach the pier?

13.  On twin-screw boats, in which directions do the two screws turn when going forward?

14.  How does a twin-screw boat handle as compared to a single-screw boat?

15.  With what is boat etiquette concerned?

16.  By whom are boat salutes rendered on board a boat?

17.  What is the custom for embarking officers and enlisted personnel on a boat?

18.  When should the national ensign be displayed from boats?