Aviation Boatswain’s Mate – Fuels (ABF) Practice Exam

The fill and transfer system is the network that moves JP-5 from where it is stored on the ship to the places where it’s actually used. It must be able to receive fuel aboard during underway replenishment to keep the ship supplied at sea. It also transfers JP-5 from storage tanks to service tanks that feed the fuel service stations used for aircraft and other equipment. In addition, it provides internal transfer capability to move fuel between tanks across the ship to balance weight and ensure fuel is available where needed. Because it covers receiving fuel, transferring from storage to service tanks, and redistributing fuel internally, all of these functions are part of its purpose.