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Fleet Survey Team
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02/14/2014

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Discuss the primary responsibilities of the Fleet Survey Team (FST).
Definition
Conduct Hydrographic Surveys and execute theatre security cooperation and COCOM requirements.
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Discuss the FST scheduling process.
Definition
Gives 30 days notice.
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Discuss the three oceanographic, hydrographic and Bathymetric priorities.
Definition
-Priority one: mission critical
-Priority two: mission essntial
-Priority three: mission enhancing
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Where is Fleet Survey Team located?
Definition
Stennis Space Center
Term
Explain FST's role within the METOC community.
Definition
Provide rapid response, quick turnaround Hydrographic Surveys around the world.
Term
Explain FLT's role within Tier 0 of BonD.
Definition
Data is collected over a period of time.
Term
Explain FLT's role within Tier 1 of BonD.
Definition
Initialize models with gathered data.
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Explain FLT's role within Tier 2 of BonD.
Definition
Provides opportunities and restrictions for the operations and war fighting mission.
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Explain FLT's role within Tier 3 of BonD.
Definition
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?
Definition
-Field Charts
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What primary equipment is used to collect sounding data within the FST?
Definition
-Multi-Beam
-Single Beam
-Hand held fathometer
-Lead Line
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What charts does FST produce?
Definition
-Smooth sheet: Not for navigation chart
-Field sheet: Working document
-Field chart: product useful for navigation
Term
What is the purpose of a hydrographic survey?
Definition
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?
Definition
To provide worldwide hydrographic support.
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What type of collection platforms can FST use for survey operations?
Definition
-Hydrographic Survey Launch (HSL)
-Expeditionary Survey Vehicle (ESV)
-Boat of Opertunity (BOO)
-9 meter RHIB
Term
What are the four priciple components of a hydrographic survey?
Definition
Positioning
Water depth
Features
Seafloor characteritics
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