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FINAL QUALIFICATION
MCQR
100 YP Bridge Watchstander
NAME______________________________
ALPHA____________________
This page is to be used as a record of satisfactory completion of designated sections of the
Maritime Continuum Qualification Record (MCQR). Only specified qualifiers may signify
completion of applicable sections either by written or oral examination, or by observation of
performance aboard or in a high fidelity trainer. The examination need not cover every item;
however, a sufficient number should be covered to demonstrate the examinee’s knowledge.
Should qualifiers give away their signatures, unnecessary difficulties can be expected in future
routine operations.
A copy of this completed page shall be retained by SEANAV.
The trainee has completed all MCQR requirements for these watchstations.
Recommend designation as a qualified YP Bridge Watchstander.
RECOMMENDED________________________________________ DATE______________
YP Squadron Midshipman Training Officer
RECOMMENDED________________________________________ DATE______________
YP Squadron Commodore
QUALIFIED_____________________________________________ DATE______________
Atlantic Professional Afloat Training Officer in Tactical Command (OTC) or Designated
Representative / YP Squadron Officer Representative
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Introduction
Job Qualification Requirement (JQR) Program
This JQR program is a qualification system for midshipmen participating in YP Squadron or Atlantic
Professional Afloat Training for Midshipmen (LANTPATRAMID).
Qualifier
JQR Qualifiers are designated by the Chairman, Department of Seamanship and Navigation. JQR
qualifiers are authorized to sign individual line items. Qualifiers may be the YP Craftmaster or Engineer,
Safety Officer or Officer in Tactical Command, or OIC qualified midshipman. The names of designated
qualifiers should be promulgated in the LANTPATRAMID Operations Order or YP Squadron Movement
Operations Order.
Contents
This JQR is divided into two sections. The 101 Section (Fundamentals) contains the fundamental
knowledge to satisfactorily understand the watchstation and assigned duties during a LANTPATRAMID
training block or YP Squadron Movement Order.
The 102 Section (Operations) lists the underway and in-port watchstations and tasks required to be
performed satisfactorily in order to achieve qualification.
JQR Development
Created by Midshipman Joshua Flanagan, YP Squadron Training Officer, January, 2011.
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Table of Contents
101 Fundamentals
101.1 Watchstanding Fundamentals
101.2 First Aid Fundamentals
101.3 Lookout/Bearing Taker Fundamentals
101.4 Standard Command Fundamentals
101.5 Helmsman Fundamentals
101.6 Lee-Helm Fundamentals
101.7 Communications Fundamentals
101.8 Conning Officer Fundamentals
101.9 Anchoring and Mooring Fundamentals
101.10 Deck Seamanship Fundamentals
101.11 Underway Replenishment Fundamentals
102 Operations
102.1 Underway
102.2 Inport
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101 FUNDAMENTALS
101.1 WATCHSTANDING FUNDAMENTALS
101.1.1 Explain each person's responsibilities for safety.
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101.1.2 Describe the underway bridge watch organization.
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101.1.3 Discuss the following in relation to standing watch:
Physical alertness
Illness
Personal appearance
Keeping all watchstanders informed
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101.2 FIRST AID FUNDAMENTALS
101.2.1 Define first aid.
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101.2.2 State the location of first aid boxes/equipment.
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101.2.3 State three objectives and primary tasks of first aid.
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101.3 LOOKOUT/BEARING TAKER FUNDAMENTALS
101.3.1 Explain the importance of a lookout, to objects and sounds a lookout can detect that a lookout
should report.
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101.3.2 Describe the effects of the eye adapting to darkness.
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101.3.3 Explain how to report sounds, objects in the water, discolored water, and other abnormal
conditions.
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101.3.4 Discuss the items that should be included in a contact report to include the following:
Relative bearing.
Bearing drift
Target angle
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101.3.5 Describe how bearings are reported and spoken in digits.
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101.3.6 State the distance you can expect to see from your boat to the horizon on a clear day.
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101.3.7 Discuss the location, color, and arc of visibility of the following shipboard navigation lights:
Port and starboard running
Stern
Masthead
Towing
Auxiliary masthead
Special operational lights
Range
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101.4 STANDARD COMMANDS FUNDAMENTALS
101.4.1 Discuss the necessity for utilizing exact phraseology for standard commands and the importance
of issuing commands in a strong, clear, and concise format.
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101.4.2 Discuss the following command format of a command to the helm:
Command
Reply
Report
Acknowledgement
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101.5 HELMSMAN FUNDAMENTALS
101.5.1 Discuss the importance of using small amounts of rudder to maintain course.
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101.5.2 Discuss the procedures for loss of steering.
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101.5.3 Discuss the procedures for loss of gyrocompass.
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101.5.4 State items to be discussed during turnover of helm.
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101.5.5 Describe each of the following standard commands to the helm:
Right/left ___° rudder
Right/left standard rudder
Right/left full ruder
Hard right/left rudder
Steady as you go
Shift your rudder
Mark your head
Orders to the helm
Increase your rudder to right/left ___°
Ease your rudder to right/left ___°
Steer nothing to the right/left of ___°
Meet her
Rudder amidships
How is your rudder?
Come right, steer course ___°
Right/left ___° rudder, steady on course___°
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101.6 LEE-HELM FUNDAMENTALS
101.6.1 Discuss standard commands as they pertain to lee-helm.
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101.6.2 State items to be discussed during turnover of lee-helm.
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101.6.3 Discuss the proper method of keeping the deck log.
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101.6.4 Describe each of the following standard commands to the lee helm:
All engines ahead/back ___
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For (speed) knots
Indicate ___ rpm’s
Port/starboard engine ahead/back___
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101.7 COMMUNICATIONS FUNDAMENTALS
101.7.1 State the basic rules that apply to proper circuit discipline.
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101.7.2 Define the following prowords:
All after
All before
Execute
Execute to follow
Immediate Execute
I say again
Out
Over
Roger
Say Again
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101.7.3 Define the executive method of transmitting tactical signals to include both immediate execute
and execute to follow commands.
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101.7.4 Define information signals.
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101.7.5 Define the following terms:
Formation
Guide
Standard distance
Sequence numbers
Stationing speed
Base course
Base speed
Screen
Screen axis
Turn
Corpen
Column
Line abreast
Line of bearing
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101.7.6 Discuss and provide an example of a single call up.
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101.7.7 Discuss and provide an example of a multiple call up.
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101.7.8 Discuss and provide an example of a collective call up.
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101.8 CONNING OFFICER FUNDAMENTALS
101.8.1 Discuss the following with regards to shiphandling:
Length
Beam
Draft Standard
Displacement
Heights
Personnel Capacity
Rudders
Screws
Main Engines
Tactical Diameter
Reduced Tactical Diameter
Location of Pivot Point
Surge rate
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101.8.2 Define the following terms:
Surge
Pivot Point
Side force
Shaft
Screws
Rudder
Target angle
Bearing drift
Twist
Steerage way
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101.8.3 Discuss the effects of the following with respect to ship handling:
Wind
Current
Rudder
Screw
Freeboard
Sea state
Venturi effects
Head-on or following seas
Side forces
Sail area
Screw wash
Shallow water
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101.8.4 Discuss the use of the following equipment:
Stadimeter
Binoculars
Bearing circle
Telescopic alidade
Fathometer
Anemometer
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101.8.5 Discuss the use of the following rules:
Three-minute rule
Radian rule
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101.8.6 Discuss the necessity for the Conning Officer to anticipate engine and rudder requirements when
maneuvering.
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101.8.7 Discuss the procedures for twisting a YP using the engines and rudder.
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101.8.8 Describe the effects of rudders with astern propulsion engaged.
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101.8.9 Explain COLREGs Rule 2.
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101.8.10 Define the following terms:
Vessel
Power-driven vessel
Sailing vessel
Underway
Not under command
Underway making way/not making way
U.S. inland waters
Right-of-way
International waters
Distress signals
Vessels engaged in special operations
Signals of intent/agreement
Short blast
Prolonged blast
Vessels restricted in ability to maneuver
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101.8.11 Discuss the concept of “Safe Speed”
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101.8.12 Discuss when a Risk of Collision exists and define action to avoid collision.
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101.8.13 Discuss the dangers in Narrow Channels and Traffic Separation Schemes.
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101.8.14 Describe the situation in which a power-driven vessel has right-of-way over a sailing vessel.
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101.8.15 In a head-on situation, crossing situation, and overtaking situation in all waters, explain:
Which vessel is give way
Which vessel is stand on
Action required of both vessels to pass safely
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101.8.16 Discuss the various color and arrangements for the following arrangements:
Towing and pushing
Vessels not under command
Pilot vessels
Fishing and trawling vessels
Sailing vessels
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101.8.17 State the appropriate day shape used for the following:
Restricted maneuverability
At anchor
Aground
Not under command
Towing
Sailing vessel under sail with power on
Fishing
Underwater operations
Minesweeping
Dredging
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101.8.18 Discuss the circumstances when fog signals required and their relation to your vessel.
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101.8.19 Discuss the procedure to be followed when hearing a fog signal forward of your beam.
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101.8.20 Discuss the whistle signals used in the following situations:
Meeting situation
Overtaking situation
Crossing
Danger/Disagreement
Underway (Inland)
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101.8.21 Describe the following light characteristics and the types of buoys associated with each:
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Flashing, group flashing, quick flashing
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Interrupted quick flashing
Isophase
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101.8.22 Discuss the function of navigational ranges.
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101.8.23 Define the following terms:
Tides
Charted depth
Currents
Flood currents
Ebb currents
Slack water
Set and drift
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101.8.24 Discuss the relationship between the following personnel and the conning officer:
Safety Officer
Craftmaster
YP Commanding Officer
Watch team
Officer of the Deck
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101.8.25 Discuss the tactical, navigational, and internal shipboard information available on the bridge with
which the oncoming conning officer should be familiar with prior to relieving the watch.
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101.8.26 Describe the contents of the following:
Standard Orders
Night Orders
Pass Down Log (PDL)
Ship’s Deck Log
Plan of the Day (POD)
Schedule of Events (SOE)
Officer Conducting Event (OCE) Intentions
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101.8.27 Describe the verbal exchange required as part of the OOD relieving process for both the Deck
and the Conn.
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101.9 ANCHORING AND MOORING FUNDAMENTALS
101.9.1 Define the following:
Fluke
Shank
Stock
Anchor chain
Shot
Bending shackle
Anchor line
Stopper
Chain pipe
Hawse pipe
Chain locker
Scope
Strain
Dragging anchor
Swivel
Anchor aweigh
Short stay
Anchor tending
Anchor markings
Anchor watch
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101.9.2 Discuss the preparations for anchoring with respect to the following:
Depth of water
Type of bottom
Approach to anchorage
Wind/sea state forecasted weather
Scope of chain
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101.9.3 Discuss the anchor chain with respect to the following:
Length of chain shots
Number of shots of chain
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101.9.4 Describe the steps taken when the order “Make the anchor ready for letting go” is given,
“Standby” is given, and “Let go the anchor” is given.
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101.9.5 Describe safety procedures to be followed:
When the anchor chain is in motion
When the yellow shot appears on deck
When the red shot appears on deck
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101.9.6 Describe the reports made by the anchoring crew once the anchor has been let go.
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101.9.7 Describe the procedure for properly setting the anchor once dropped.
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101.9.8 Describe the methods used to determine if the anchor is dragging.
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101.9.9 Discuss the process of retrieving the anchor.
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101.9.10 Discuss the use of the Uniform flag when anchoring.
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101.10 DECK SEAMANSHIP FUNDAMENTALS
101.10.1 Describe the following:
Bitts
Chock
Cleat
Bollard
Mooring line
Faking a line
Hawser
Bight
Heavy strain
Moderate strain
Light strain
Flemishing a line
Fake down a line
Coil down a line
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101.10.2 Describe each of the following standard commands to the line handlers:
Stand by your lines
Put over the ___ line
Check the ___ line
Ease the ___ line
Hold the ___ line
Take in the ___ line
Take a strain on the ___ line
Check the ___ line
Heave around
Surge the ___ line
Cast off the ___ line
Avast heaving
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101.10.3 Describe the arresting motion of the breast, forward, and after spring lines.
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101.10.4 Discuss the importance of safety when handling lines and how to report lines under heavy
strain.
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101.10.5 Describe the procedures for heavy weather mooring.
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101.11 UNDERWAY REPLENISHMENT FUNDAMENTALS
101.11.1 Define the following terms:
Breakaway
Emergency breakaway
Messenger
Heaving line
Phone & distance line
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101.11.2 Describe the use of the ROMEO flag by the control and approach ships.
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101.11.3 Discuss the differences between the delivery and receiving ships.
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101.11.4 Describe the use of the PREP flag by the receiving ship.
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101.11.5 Describe an emergency breakaway.
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101.11.6 Describe the procedure for recovering a man overboard during an UNREP.
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102 OPERATIONS
102.1 UNDERWAY
102.1.1 Conn during a Man Overboard Exercise.
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102.1.2 Conn during an Underway Replenishment Exercise.
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102.1.3 Conn during a Special Sea and Anchor Evolution.
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102.1.4 Conn during a mooring evolution.
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102.1.5 Lookout (2 Times)
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102.1.6 Helmsman (3 Times)
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102.1.7 Lee Helmsman (3 Times)
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102.1.8 Radar Operator (2 Times)
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102.1.9 Communications Watch
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102.1.10 Signalman of the Watch
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102.1.11 Conning Officer (4 Times)
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102.2 In-Port
102.2.1 Qualify as an in-port quarterdeck watchstander.
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102.2.2 Qualify as an in-port EOSS watchstander.
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RECORD OF QUALIFIERS
The following is a record of all qualifiers that have signed this qualification. Have the qualified
member sign his/her name in the left column and legibly print their name in the right column. This
is provided in order to verify every signature through this qualification.
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