Command Flashcards
(102 cards)
The hazard of fatigue dramatically reduces the powers of observation, concentration and ______ ?
Judgment
The crews’ safety and welfare is whose primary responsibility?
Coxswains
What situations cause fatigue?
-Operating in extreme hot/cold weather -Eye strain -Maintaining Balance -Stress -Exposure to noise -Exposure to sun -Poor physical conditioning -Lack of sleep -Boredom
The primary symptoms of fatigue are?
-Inability to focus or narrowed attention span -Mental confusion or judgment error -Decreased motor skills -Increased irritability -Decreased performance -Decreased concern for safety
Fatigue can lead to faulty decisions and a _______ type of attitude.
“Don’t care”
What are some ways to prevent fatigue?
-Adequate rest -Appropriate dress for weather conditions -Rotate crew duties -Provide food and refreshments suitable for conditions -Observe other crew members for signs of fatigue
Environmental conditions that promote fatigue?
-Motion Sickness -Glare from the sun -Wind and rough sea conditions -Rain or snow -Vibration (boat engine)
Symptoms of motion sickness?
-Nausea and vomiting -Increases salivation -Unusual paleness -Sweating -Drowsiness -Overall weakness -Stomach discomfort
Ways to prevent motion sickness?
-Stay our of confined spaces -Stay above deck in the fresh air -Avoid concentrating on the movement of the boat by looking out over the water toward the horizon or shoreline. -Avoid smoking
The CG restricts the use of antimotion sickness medication for members with how many hours of alcohol consumption?
12 hrs
Can pregnant women use antimotion sickness medication?
No
Who is the Headquarters program manager responsible for OIC review board procedures?
Commandant (CG-731)
Commandant (CG-731) will maintain the review board process with input from who?
Commandant (CG-751) and the BM rating force master chief
Who conducts periodic reviews of the OIC process, Updates/Changes policy and procedures as needed, provides feedback to area/district OIC review board coordinators and conducts phone conference with district board presidents prior to the OIC review?
Commandant (CG-731)
Who implements measurement procedures, captures data, and disseminate to include pass/fail rates, and reasons people did not pass?
BM RFMC
Recommended changes to, or comments regarding, the OIC review board process will be forwarded to
Commandant (CG-731)
OIC positions exist in what two rates?
BM and ET
All members assigned to OIC positions require?
Certification that they are OIC qualified
BMs must be certified by who?
District/sector pre-board, followed by an area/district review board
Headquarters screening PDRs, command recommendations conducted by Commander (CG PSC-EPM-2), and appropriate program managers certify who?
ETs
OIC review board questions should be based on?
Coast Guard-wide operations
OIC review board questions should not be limited to?
A district’s procedures
Written tests and questions that are graded elsewhere are?
Discouraged
Boards should ask open-ended questions to determine candidates?
Leadership, ethics, and professionalism