OIC - Multi-Mission Ashore Flashcards
(166 cards)
1
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Can you damage or abuse a boat for the defense of the United States, its citizens, and/or installations?
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Damage to or sacrifice of the boat is acceptable risk in the defense of the United States, its citizens, and/or installations.
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Can you damage or abuse a boat to save a life?
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The probability of saving human life warrants a maximum effort. When no suitable alternative exists and the mission has a reasonable chance of success, the risk of damage to or abuse of the boat is acceptable, even though such damage or abuse may render the boat unrecoverable.
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Can you damage or abuse a boat to prevent intense pain or suffering?
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The possibility of saving human life or the probability of preventing or relieving intense pain or suffering warrants the risk of damage to or abuse of the boat if recovering the boat can reasonably be expected.
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Can you damage or abuse a boat to protect or save property?
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The probability of saving property of the United States or its citizens warrants the risk of damage to the boat if the value of the property to be saved is unquestionably greater than the cost of boat damage and the boat is fully expected to be recoverable.
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Can you damage or abuse a boat recover evidence?
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The possibility of recovering evidence and interdicting or apprehending alleged violators of Federal law does not warrant probable damage to or abuse of the boat, unless in defense of self or others.
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What items go on a restrictive waiver?
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Identify the specific discrepancy which is waived;
Describe the conditions under which the boat may be operated; and
Stipulate concurrence on the measures to be taken to lessen or negate the hazard posed by the discrepancy.
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Are waivers documented in ALMIS sufficient to be a “written waiver”?
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Waivers for restrictive casualties documented in the Asset Logistics Management Information System (ALMIS) are equivalent to official written waivers.
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What are engineering waiver routed through the product line for?
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Engineering waivers may be issued on a case-by-case basis by the Product Line in order to reclassify a Disabling Discrepancy as a restrictive discrepancy, and to provide deviations from published maintenance procedures, Boat Class Maintenance Plans, or Maintenance Requirements Lists (MRL).
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When the product line reclassifies a disabling casualty as a restrictive discrepancy, what must be done to operate the boat?
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Once an engineering waiver reclassifies a disabling discrepancy as a restrictive discrepancy, the process for a restrictive discrepancy shall be followed.
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Who can grant waivers for operational parameters?
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Operational Commander
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Who can grant waivers for fatigue?
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Operational Commander
12
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Who can grant waivers for restrictive discrepancies?
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Operational Commander or delegated authority.
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Who can grant waivers for disabling causalities?
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Product Line
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What can a written waiver be documented on?
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A written waiver may be a letter, memorandum, e-mail, Cutter log entry, ALMIS, or record message traffic.
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How long must boat crew personnel have between periods of drinking and operating a boat?
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The boat crew, duty section, and any other persons who might reasonably be expected to be recalled to support unit operations are restricted from underway operations for 12 hours after last alcohol use and must have no residual effects.
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What five things are grouped into Crew Endurance Management?
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Time-of-day;
Sleep duration and quality;
Stability of sleep/wake schedule;
Continuous vs. split sleep;
Period of sustained wakefulness.
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What are the maximum underway hours for vessels 40’ and up?
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Seas < 4’ = 10hrs
Seas > 4’ = 8hrs
Hwx = 6hrs
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What are the maximum underway hours for less than 40’?
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Seas < 4’ = 8hrs
Seas > 4’ = 6hrs
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What is the maximum trailering fatigue standards?
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350 miles or 8hrs
20
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Does time trailering count toward crew fatigue?
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Trailering hours shall be counted towards underway limitations for designated boat crews.
21
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How much rest is required when fatigue hours are met?
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8hrs
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How does crew fatigue work at anchor?
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Time spent at a sheltered anchorage can extend the maximum underway hours for crew by 50%. For example, if a boat crew takes shelter from a storm and finds a sheltered anchorage for 1 hour that crew gets 30 minutes back towards underway time.
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When are “higher risk missions” deemed to exist?
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Any mission occurring between 2300 and 0500 should be considered “Higher Risk” because it interrupts crew’s normal physiological cycles.
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If your crew launches during a higher risk mission and they got less than 6 hours of sleep, how much sleep do they need upon returning?
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Less than a six-hour sleep period – they need at least a six-hour sleep period to control fatigue on subsequent missions.
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If your crew launches during a higher risk mission and they got over 6 hours of sleep, how much sleep do they need upon returning?
More than a six-hour sleep period but less than a seven-hour sleep period – they need at least a two-hour sleep period to control fatigue on subsequent missions.
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What must be done if you have no additional crew members and your crew has returned from a mission and is requiring rest due to fatigue?
When a Station’s alert posture is compromised due to crew fatigue, a Crew Fatigue Message shall be sent.
27
What is the recommended qualification timeline for a Reserve initial coxswain qualification?
Initial Qualification within 24 months of Reserve Crew Member certification.
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What is the recommended qualification timeline for a Reserve coxswain recertification?
Recertification within 12 months of reporting.
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What is the recommended qualification timeline for a Reserve Boat Crew Member qualification?
Within 12 months of reporting.
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What is the recommended qualification timeline for a Reserve Engineer qualification?
Within 6 months of Reserve Crew Member certification.
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What is the recommended qualification timeline for a Reserve Boarding Team Member qualification?
Within 12 months of reporting.
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What is the recommended qualification timeline for a Reserve Boarding Officer qualification?
Within 24 months of Boarding Team Member certification.
33
When can a coxswain leave a boat?
Generally, the Coxswain is not permitted to leave the boat during any operation. However, when a situation exists onboard the distressed vessel that only the Coxswain is capable of alleviating, and the Coxswain can ensure the safety of the unit boat, it may be permissible.
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Is it ok to take dependents or passengers underway onboard Coast Guard assets?
Passengers and guests may be taken onboard unit boats, at the discretion of the unit commander, provided the numbers do not exceed the maximum safe number of passengers for the boat type, and all passengers are wearing Personal Flotation Devices.
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What should you do if you are underway with passengers or guests and you get a case?
If a unit boat is required for mission response while passengers or guests are onboard, the passengers and guests shall be disembarked prior to proceeding with the mission, if at all possible.
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What is the minimum requirement for establishing communications with small boats?
Boats underway shall establish communications contact at least every thirty (30) minutes.
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When do you initiate lost comms procedures?
If a boat fails to check in on the primary or secondary frequency within ten minutes of the communication schedule, the guarding unit shall initiate actions.
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Who will the guarding unit notify when comms have been lost with an asset?
The Command Cadre of the boat’s parent command shall be notified first, followed by the Operational Commander (OPCON), then the cognizant District Command Center.
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If comms remain lost with an asset after ten minutes of the communication schedule, what shall be released?
If the boat remains un-located, an immediate Urgent Marine Information Broadcast (UMIB) shall be released. Following the UMIB, an immediate precedence message shall be released.
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After comms have been reestablished and you no longer have a "lost communications" issue, what needs to be done?
When communications are reestablished with the boat, an immediate cancel of UMIB and precedence message will be sent to all addresses listed in the LOST COMMS REPORT with notification that communications have been restored.
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Who can authorize the use of cell phones on a boat?
The use of cell phones/texting devices and phone applications aboard Boat Force assets is prohibited without permission of the Coxswain; permission can be granted only on a case by case basis.
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Can unit boats be used in support of community and media relations?
Unit boats may be used in support of community and media relations. Units shall ensure the Operational Commander is informed of all unit commitments. All requests should be routed through the unit’s Operational Commander.
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What is LASER?
Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
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What should be the coxswains initial actions following a LASER eye strike?
When a member receives a direct eye‐strike from a laser, the crew shall act to ensure the safety of vessel and minimize further exposure to lasers. Crewmembers should not look for the source of the laser using binoculars or other magnifying optics since this could lead to significant eye injury.
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After a LASER incident, what should the crew preform before continuing the mission?
After an incident, crew members receiving a direct eye strike from a laser should be assessed using the Amsler Grid Eye Chart and the coxswain shall determine if the crew can safely continue the mission.
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What are your post-mission responsibilities after a crew member receives an eye strike from a LASER?
Boat crew who received a direct eye strike from a laser shall be evaluated by medical personnel within 24 hours following exposure.
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What is an Amsler Grid Eye Chart?
The Amsler Grid is a convenient tool for assessment of laser impact on vision. Each grid includes easy to follow instructions designed for field use.
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What kind of MISHAP is a LASER incident?
All lasing incidents shall be reported, at a minimum, as a Class D MISHAP.
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How long do you have to submit a MISHAP for a LASER incident?
All lasing incidents shall be reported in the e-MisReps system within 72 hours of the event.
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How does night vision goggles affect peripheral vision?
Night vision devices will limit a person’s peripheral vision substantially. A normal field of view is 190°. With night vision, this may go as low as 40°.
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How long must crew members wait between wearing night vision goggles and driving a boat?
Personnel who have been wearing night vision equipment shall wait a minimum of two minutes before assuming control (helmsman).
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How long do units have to initiate action when an initial report of distress has been received?
Initiate action within five minutes of initial notification of a distress incident.
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What is B0 response time defined as?
A Bravo-Zero (B-0) response time is defined as a SAR unit underway within 30 minutes of notification of a distress.
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What are the two types of communication searches?
The two types of communications searches are the PRECOM search and EXCOM search.
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How should you address family members wishing to participate in a SAR case?
While unit commanders may not be able to control family members’ actions (e.g. self-launching to conduct their own search), it is important to convey to the family that untrained vessels in the search area are likely to complicate and slow the efforts of the Coast Guard and trained SRUs.
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Can you enter private property when preforming SAR?
Coast Guard personnel engaged in SAR operations should obtain permission from the owner or occupant before entering private property.
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If you cannot gain permission to enter private property, what circumstances can allow you to trespass?
If this is not possible, then the SMC must grant permission before private property is entered.
Only when saving a person’s life can immediate action be taken.
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Is the Coast Guard required to preform searches for bodies?
The Coast Guard is not required to conduct searches for bodies. If requests are received from responsible agencies, such as local police, military commands, etc., Coast Guard units may participate in body searches provided that these searches do not interfere with the primary duties of the units.
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Do you have to be a Level IV Pursuit Unit to preform pursuit?
A unit does not have to be designated as a Pursuit Level IV Unit to conduct pursuit. However, higher authority may choose not to authorize employment of certain tactics if the boat crew is not certified in pursuit competencies.
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What must be completed to wear the Boat Forces Pewter Tone insignia?
Boat Crew Member (BCM) certification on a standard boat, consisting of PQS, Oral Board, Check Ride.
Maintain BCM currency for 1 currency cycle.
Complete Basic Boat Forces PQS.
Have one year at a Boat Forces unit.
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Is there a temporary entitlement to wear a Boat Forces Pewter Tone insignia?
Temporary entitlement no longer exists. The insignia is considered permanent upon earning.
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What must be completed to wear the Boat Forces Advanced insignia?
Complete Boat Forces PQS (both Basic and Advanced)
Pass an Advanced Boat Forces PQS qualification board.
Maintain BCM certification on a standard boat for two currency cycles.
Complete one of the following: SAR Fundamentals Course, BTM/BO certification.
Five years cumulative service at Boat Forces units.
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What is the MAAT?
Mishap Analysis, Assistance, Team
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What is the primary role of the MAAT?
The primary role of the MAAT is to respond immediately to mishaps for the purpose of gathering and preserving evidence in advance of a Commandant - Level MAB and assisting the Health Safety and Work-life Service Center (HSWL SC (se)) level MAB.
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Are XO/XPO's required to be BO's?
A Station XO/XPO shall maintain Boarding Officer certification. No waiver is permitted for this requirement.
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Who sets open/closed dated for Station (smalls)?
District Commanders shall publish alert postures for their District boat stations to include open/close dates for seasonal station (smalls).
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What things are required to be considered a heavy weather station?
Designation as Heavy Weather Station.
Assignment of heavy weather capable boats.
Assignment of Heavy Weather competencies.
Use of certified HWX Coxswain.
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What is the environment required to be a heavy weather station?
For the MLB platforms, seas (height) are greater than 10 FT and/or winds exceed 30 KTS.
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What is the frequency required to be a heavy weather station?
For at least 10% of the calendar year (36 days), averaged over at least five-years. A heavy weather day consists of a minimum of three hours of sustained HWX conditions.
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How many heavy weather platforms is a heavy weather station required to have?
Heavy Weather Stations shall have a minimum of two heavy weather-capable boats assigned. To the greatest extent possible, these boats shall be of the same class and type.
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What are the operational limitations for a basic MLB coxswain?
10' seas and 30kt winds.
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What are the operational limitations for a heavy weather MLB coxswain?
20' seas, 8' surf, and 30kt winds.
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What things have to be done before conducting heavy weather training?
Stations shall conduct a pre-brief (including elements of risk assessment) of the heavy weather training plan prior to commencing training.
Crews shall be properly outfitted with personal protective equipment.
The CO/OIC shall notify the Operational Commander when wind conditions exceed 40 KTS.
A certified Heavy Weather Coxswain shall be onboard each heavy weather capable boat.
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What are the heavy weather training limits?
Seas
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If you do not have two heavy weather platforms to train on, what can you do as a possible solution?
Local Cutter support.
Neighboring heavy weather Coast Guard Stations.
Local fishermen, police, or fire rescue vessels of appropriate size/capability.
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Is single boat heavy weather training authorized?
Single-boat heavy weather training is authorized when two heavy weather capable platforms are not available.
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Is spontaneous PWCS training authorized?
PWCS training should be highly structured. Training shall be planned, not spontaneous.
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When are Command Cadre members required to complete the BFCC course?
Members shall make all efforts to attend the course prior to reporting, or, if unable to attend prior, within 6 months of being in command cadre position.
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Who is required to attend the Boat Forces Underwater Egress course?
All personnel assigned into billets marked with boat crew competencies at a unit with enclosed cabin boats shall attend this course within the first 12 months of assignment to their first Boat Forces Unit.
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Who is required to approve the Unit Training Plan?
CO/OIC
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Who shall serve as the chairman of the Training Board?
XO/XPO
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Who is normally assigned as the Training Petty Officer?
The TPO will normally be staffed with a Boatswain's Mate (BM) E-6 or above.
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Can an E5 be a Training Petty Officer?
Smaller units may instead assign an E-5 after notifying the Office of Boat Forces (CG-731) in writing of the deviation from policy.
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Is the Training Petty Officer required to be certified as a Boarding Officer?
The TPO shall maintain certification as Boarding Officer.
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What are the minimum memberships for the Training Board?
XO/XPO,
All department heads,
Training Petty Officer,
ANT Supervisor (if assigned).
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What is "qualification?"
Qualification is the one time attainment of performance tasks for a specific competency (completion of Personnel Qualification Standards (PQS).
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What are some examples of a QEB?
Boat Crew Examining Board (BCEB),
Law Enforcement Qualification Board (LEQB),
Ice Rescue Examination Board (IREB)
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Who shall chair QEB's?
The XO/XPO shall chair all QEBs.
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Who does the BCEB consist of?
One experienced Engineer.
One experienced Coxswain.
If applicable, one experienced ATON, Tactical, Pursuit, Heavy Weather Coxswain or Surfman.
If applicable, senior Law Enforcement Instructor (LEI).
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What are the three types of interim certifications?
New Platform
Provisional Interim
Temporary Deferred Tasks
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What is a New Platform interim certification?
New Platform- Interim certifications are provided when unit receives a new boat “type” on which no one has been previously qualified or certified.
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What is a Provisional interim certification?
Provisional Interim- Interim certifications are provided when unit has an inability to complete training towards a specific competency either due to a new competency designation at a unit or a unit-wide decertification.
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What is a Temporary Deferred Task interim certification?
Temporary Deferred Tasks- Interim certifications may be provided to allow member to operate when specific qualification tasks cannot be accomplished in a reasonable amount of time.
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How long is an interim certification good for?
Interim certifications should not exceed 60 days. However, CO/OICs may issue extensions until requirements are met.
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Can you issue an interim certification letter to crew members before your interim certification is approved?
The CO/OIC may issue interim certification letters to crew members regardless of their own certification status.
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When may the OIC defer a task?
When situations exist that preclude a member from completing qualification tasks, the CO/OICs may defer tasks.
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What needs to happen if you have a deferred task over 60 days?
Deferments lasting more than 60 days require command level documentation of actions within the E-Training System which provide the next level in the chain of command visibility of resource issues.
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Can you permanently defer a task?
Permanent deferment applies to a unit’s inability to complete a task due to AOR constraints and/or equipment/platform constraints.
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How do you obtain a permanently deferred task?
Unit shall obtain a waiver from Commandant (CG-731) via Operational Commander to request a permanent deferment of a task that applies
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If a heavy weather coxswain does not have surf sign-offs completed, do they require a permanent deferral?
A member may be certified as a Heavy Weather Coxswain without completion of the surf tasks. The member’s completion or non-completion must be documented in the certification letter.
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How long do Boat Forces Command Cadre have to certify?
Boat Forces Command Cadre shall certify within a reasonable amount of time (within six months of reporting aboard, unless stated otherwise below).
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What is the decertification override used for?
The unit commander will have the ability to override the system’s decertification of any member at their unit in the event of system errors.
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If a member certifies in a position, when are they NOT required to meet proficiency requirements?
An Active Duty member that certifies or recertifies after 01 April or after 01 October would be within the last half of the currency cycle and would not have to complete the minimum proficiency requirements for the respective period.
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How many hours are reserve crew members required to get in their yearly currency cycle?
Underway hours for Reserve Currency are now a total of 66, with a minimum of 17 hours at night.
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If a reserve member certifies in a position, when are they NOT required to meet proficiency requirements?
A Reserve member that certifies or recertifies after 01 July would be within the last half of the currency cycle and would not have to complete the minimum proficiency requirements for the respective period.
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How many launch and recoveries do cutter boat coxswains need to get per currency cycle?
8 days and 2 nights semi-annually.
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When are Boat Force unit self-assessments required?
Completed at least every 365 days,
Completed 30-90 days before a Formal BFCO STAN Assessment,
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How many people shall Boat Force unit self-assessment team have?
The assessment team shall consist of at least two personnel.
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At a minimum, what roles need to be filled during a Boat Force unit self-assessment?
Team Leader (Boatswain’s Mate)
Naval Engineer/Machinery Technician
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How often are unit materiel inspections required?
Unit Commanders shall conduct a materiel inspection of each boat assigned to the unit at least once per month or per Maintenance Procedure Plans.
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What is a disabling casualty?
Disabling casualties are those which make the boat not serviceable.
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What needs to happen if you experience a disabling casualty while underway?
In the event a boat sustains a disabling casualty while underway, it shall immediately return to the nearest safe mooring and be placed into “Charlie” status. In many cases, the boat will require assistance from another vessel.
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Who are disabling causalities reported to and how long do you have to report them?
Disabling casualties shall be reported to the Operational Commander and Sector Engineer Officer by the most expeditious means, followed up by a boat status message as soon as possible but no later than 12 hours after the casualty is discovered.
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What needs to happen if a casualty cannot be repaired within 48 hours?
Either an ALMIS entry or CASREP shall be made within 24 hours of discovery of the casualty. Operational Commanders are responsible for monitoring the status of repairs to disabling casualties.
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What is a restrictive discrepancy?
Restrictive discrepancies are those which restrict the operations of the boat such that it can perform some activities but not all activities safely.
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Can a boat be operated with a restrictive discrepancy?
Boats with restrictive discrepancies shall only be operated if the Operational Commander has issued a written waiver.
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How long are verbal waivers good for?
A verbal waiver is authorized, as long as it is followed with a written waiver within 4 hours.
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Who are restrictive discrepancies reported to and how long do you have to report them?
Restrictive discrepancies shall be reported to the Operational Commander if the discrepancy cannot be repaired within 1 hour.
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If a restrictive discrepancy cannot be repaired within 48 hours, what needs to happen?
If the casualty cannot be repaired within 48 hours, a CASREP shall be sent within 24 hours of discovery of the casualty.
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What is a major discrepancy?
Major discrepancies are those that degrade the effectiveness of the boat to perform one or more missions.
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What is a minor discrepancy?
Minor discrepancies do not affect the operational readiness of the boat. However, a boat with minor discrepancies does not meet the standardization criteria as established for that boat.
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What does it mean to have a "Bravo" boat?
“Bravo”: The boat has no disabling casualties or restrictive discrepancies.
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What does it mean to have a "Bravo (Restricted)" boat?
“Bravo (Restricted)”: The boat has one or more restrictive discrepancies with waivers.
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What does it mean to have a "Charlie" boat?
“Charlie”: The boat has one or more disabling casualties or the boat has restrictive discrepancies without waivers.
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If a crew gets underway on a RB-S at 0800 and returns at 1600 and gets the required 8 hours of rest, when can they get underway again?
That same crew is not authorized to get back underway until 0800 the following day.
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Per Coast Guard Standards, what is meant by the term Heavy Weather?
Seas/swell conditions combining to exceed 8 FT and/or winds exceeding 30 KTS.
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Who has the authority to transport a victim for a MEDEVAC?
The aircraft commander, cutter commanding officer, or coxswain on scene.
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What is the primary purpose of a flight surgeon?
To provide a medical advice.
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What is a disabling casualty?
Those which make the boat not serviceable.
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What do you do if your boat experiences a disabling casualty while underway?
In the event a boat sustains a disabling casualty while underway, the boat shall immediately return to the nearest safe mooring.
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What is a restrictive discrepancy?
Those which restrict the operations of the boat such that it can perform some missions but not all missions safely.
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How long are verbal waivers good for?
A verbal waiver is authorized as long as it is followed with a written waiver within 4 hours.
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Upon discovering a restrictive discrepancy, how long do you have to notify OPCON?
Reported to the Operational Commander if discrepancy cannot be repaired within 1 hour.
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What is a major discrepancy?
Those that degrade the effectiveness of the boat to perform one or more missions.
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What is a minor discrepancy?
Do not affect the operational readiness of the boat. Document and monitor at the unit level.
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As directed by the Addendum to the National SAR Manual, what is your normal boat status how much time do you have to execute a mission?
B-0 (have a suitable SAR resource ready to proceed within 30 minutes).
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In your own words, what is Risk vs. Gain?
Determines whether or not the Gain (benefits) outweigh the degree of risk.
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What are the boat limitations for an RB-S II?
6' Seas
25 Knot Winds
No Surf
10 Disp Ton Tow
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What are the boat limitations for an RB-M?
10' Seas
30 Knot Winds
No Surf
100 Disp Ton Tow
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What are the boat limitations for an MLB?
30' Seas
50 Knot Winds
20' Surf
150 Disp Ton Tow
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What are some required PPE items for Pursuit/ PWCS units?
Helmets
BCCS (coxswain and gunner)
PFD and Pyro Vest
Body Armor
Gun Belt
Gunner Restraint Fwd and Aft
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What are some required PPE items for Surf/ Heavy Weather units?
Helmets
PFD and Pyro Vest
Heavy Weather Belt
Goggles
143
What are the specific objectives of the RFO and STAN team visits?
Evaluate material condition;
Evaluate crew performance;
Verify R&S/ Standard Ops are being followed;
Provide guidance to unit/ RFO team.
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You have assumed command of a station that has been running a 24 hour comms watch. Can you change it?
Yes, check with Sector to see if they have direction of manning hours. BOAT Manual leaves comms watch to the discretion of the OIC as long as the area has sector coverage.
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What are some additional shore based items to be included in your navigation standards?
Paper charts;
Key operating areas;
Navigation zones defined;
Specific hazards;
Specific guidance;
Nav/ piloting requirements;
DR plots;
Environment.
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You have just received order to a small boat station and are reporting about the week before the COC. What should you do?
Review all prior inspection reports: STAN, RFO, and FORCECOM;
Conduct inspections: Galley, armory, R&S, building and assets.
Interview department heads.
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How often should you conduct a material inspection of unit assets?
Monthly
148
What is the definition of high speed operations?
Speeds of 30 knots or greater.
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What extra gear is required during high speed operations?
Helmets and seatbelts.
150
Which two missions may require special considerations prior to using force to the political or international complexities associated with each mission or the strategic desired outcome supporting due the mission?
Migrant Interdiction
Living Marine Resources (LMR)
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What are some things that would go into your navigation standards in relation to Pursuit or Tactical training?
Authorized locations;
Acceptable conditions;
Speed restrictions;
Weather Limits;
Gunner placement;
Boat operations.
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What are the three phases pertaining to SAR?
Uncertainty
Alert
Distress
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What are the two drifting search patterns?
Sector Search
Expanding Square
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What are the four precision search patterns?
Parallel Search
Creeping Line
Trackline Return
Trackline Non-Return
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In poor conditions - what is the initial track spacing for a PIW?
.1NM (200 Yards)
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How are turns made on a VS?
120 degrees to the right.
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How are turns made on a SS?
90 degrees to the right.
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Why do we use a CS?
Narrow search area and the object is likely to be found at one end.
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Are you authorized to perform salvage?
Yes - OIC must authorize it.
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When would you, as the OIC, authorize your crew to perform salvage?
To prevent a worsening situation from happening or to prevent a complete loss of a vessel.
161
Can you defer a boat crew qualification task? If so, for how long?
Yes, 60 days.
162
You unit just received a new 24' SPC-SW. How do you get everyone certified?
Interim certification letter - 60 days;
Clearly state that the vessel shall only be operated during transit to the unit, initial training and familiarization, and for the engine break in period.
Type tasks signed off.
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What action shall be taken against a BM2 who is unable to qualify as a coxswain within a reasonable amount of time?
OIC shall begin the process for reduction in rate for incompetence.
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Who develops the unit training plan? Who approves it?
Training Petty Officer develops it;
Officer in Charge approves it.
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An instructor should demonstrate what three qualities before being officially assigned instructor duties?
Maturity
Judgment
Patience
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You're the OIC at STA Elizabeth City with a CG owned AUX asset. Can your AD crews operate this vessel for power trials?
Yes. Prefer to use AUX crews.
