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| Discuss the primary responsibilities of the Fleet Survey Team (FST). |
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| Conduct Hydrographic Surveys and execute theatre security cooperation and COCOM requirements. |
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| Discuss the FST scheduling process. |
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| Discuss the three oceanographic, hydrographic and Bathymetric priorities. |
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-Priority one: mission critical
-Priority two: mission essntial
-Priority three: mission enhancing |
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| Where is Fleet Survey Team located? |
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| Explain FST's role within the METOC community. |
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| Provide rapid response, quick turnaround Hydrographic Surveys around the world. |
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| Explain FLT's role within Tier 0 of BonD. |
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| Data is collected over a period of time. |
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| Explain FLT's role within Tier 1 of BonD. |
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| Initialize models with gathered data. |
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| Explain FLT's role within Tier 2 of BonD. |
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| Provides opportunities and restrictions for the operations and war fighting mission. |
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| Explain FLT's role within Tier 3 of BonD. |
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| Risk and opportunity are quantified. They provide actionable recommendation on force allocation and employment that directly enhance safety and warfighting effectiveness. |
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| Which products do FST post to the NOP? |
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| What primary equipment is used to collect sounding data within the FST? |
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-Multi-Beam
-Single Beam
-Hand held fathometer
-Lead Line |
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| What charts does FST produce? |
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-Smooth sheet: Not for navigation chart
-Field sheet: Working document
-Field chart: product useful for navigation |
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| What is the purpose of a hydrographic survey? |
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| To collect data related to depth, sea bottom composition, currents and tides. |
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| What is the mission of the fly away team? |
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| To provide worldwide hydrographic support. |
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| What type of collection platforms can FST use for survey operations? |
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-Hydrographic Survey Launch (HSL)
-Expeditionary Survey Vehicle (ESV)
-Boat of Opertunity (BOO)
-9 meter RHIB |
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| What are the four priciple components of a hydrographic survey? |
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Positioning
Water depth
Features
Seafloor characteritics |
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