SAR Flashcards
1
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Max range for a 25?
A
10NM
2
Q
Max range for a H-144?
A
2,000NM
3
Q
Max range for an 87?
A
875NM
4
Q
Appropriate initial tracking spacing, in good conditions?
A
<15kts, <3ft seas
5
Q
Appropriate initial tracking spacing, in poor conditions?
A
> 15kts, >3ft seas
6
Q
If the search crew is excessively fatigued, reduce the search width by what percent?
A
10%
7
Q
In latitude, 60min=what?
A
60min=60NM
(1min=1NM, 1°=60NM)
8
Q
VS search turn and degrees?
A
120° to the right
9
Q
Radio checks on CH 16 are?
A
Discouraged
10
Q
How does SAROPS weigh individual Sear Object based on likelihood involved?
A
0 (ignore competency) to 10 (highly likely)
11
Q
How many search objects can you have in SAROPS simultaneously?
A
4 search objects
12
Q
A Search Plan that maximizes the POS is called?
A
Optimal
13
Q
What degree of error shall be used as the LOB error for CG SAR response?
A
+ or – 4
14
Q
Appropriate Initial Track Spacing: Search Object is <15ft in Poor Conditions
A
0.2NM
15
Q
Appropriate Initial Track Spacing: Search Object is <15ft in Good Conditions
A
0.5NM
16
Q
Appropriate Initial Track Spacing: Search Object is >15ft in Poor Conditions
A
0.5NM
17
Q
Appropriate Initial Track Spacing: Search Object is >15ft in Good Conditions
A
1.0NM
18
Q
Appropriate Initial Track Spacing: Search Object is PIW in Poor Conditions
A
0.1NM
19
Q
Appropriate Initial Track Spacing: Search Object is PIW in Good Conditions
A
0.1NM
20
Q
This emergency phase exists when grave or imminent danger requiring immediate response to the distress scene threatens a craft or person?
A
Distress
21
Q
SAR Checksheets in the SAR Addendum
A
Appendix G
22
Q
How often do you check for the position of a rotary wing?
A
Flight Ops every 15min
Position every 30min
23
Q
How often do you check for the position of a fixed wing?
A
Flight Ops every 30min
Position every 60min
24
Q
Normal operations status reports shall be transmitted to the guard unit as?
A
Ops normal
25
Which letter is not part of the message precedence?
Z (flash) 10min
O (immediate) 30min
P (priority) 3 hours
R (routine) 6 hours
26
What is the civilian emergency air frequency?
121.5 MHz
27
What is the military emergency air frequency?
243 MHz
28
What frequency is VHF Channel 16?
156.8 MHz
29
What frequency is VHF Channel 22A?
157.1 MHz
30
What is the DSC VHF frequency?
Channel 70
156.525 MHz
31
How many nautical miles to give a fixed wing to turn around?
2NM
32
Who reviews MISLE after a case?
MISLE reviewer
33
Who conducts Inland SAR?
Air Force
34
How many IMAs per case?
One per Command
35
Most common type of chart used?
Mercator projection charts
36
What action will a Coast Guard unit take when a mariner insists on providing information regarding a proposed voyage?
Record all pertinent information on an Overdue Check Sheet
37
During icing conditions, Coast Guard personnel may provide weather information to the requesting vessel from _____.
Current National Weather Service messages
38
All ___ and ___ flare sightings must be treated as distress
Red and Orange
39
Special conditions that may develop with abnormal tide and currents that affect search objects include all of the following EXCEPT _____ current(s).
Tidal
40
What is the maximum endurance of an HH-60J helicopter?
6 hours
41
A 47’ MLB is limited to an offshore range of up to ____.
50NM
42
During a rescue mission, what is the radio call sign for an HH60J with the tail number 6010?
CG Rescue 6010
43
What action should an Auxilary vessel on routine safety patrol, but NOT in contact with the Command Center, take when a vessel is discovered to be requesting assistance?
Provide assistance as necessary
44
How frequently shall Search and Rescue Facility (SARFAC) listings be validated?
Annually
45
Which SRU would be considered the most appropriate asset to respond to a distressed vessel 60 NM offshore?
CPB
46
When responding to an ice rescue case, a minimum of _____ persons should be dispatwitg the ice skiff and government vehicle
4
47
What are the maximum sea conditions for the Response Boat-Small (RB-S)?
6ft
48
Fixed-wing aircraft should report flight operations status every ____ minutes.
30 minutes
49
Which Appendix of the USCG Addendum to the SAR Manual contains the template for the Mass Rescue Operations supplemental checksheets?
Appendix G Annex 1 through 7
50
Incidents that are of interest to the media include all of the following EXCEPT _____.
An Ancient Mariner Change of Watch
51
The Command Center may release the names of individuals rescued by the Coast Guard ______.
Before the case is closed
52
Areas assigned to helos should provide at least _____ minutes of level flight at search speed for each search leg
1 min
53
Search endurance can be assumed to be what percent of on scene endurance?
85%
54
What percent of search endurance is allowed for identifying sighted objects, navigation turns?
15%
55
To get a coverage factor of 1.0 ___% of POD is needed?
78%
56
Which specific time entry is required in a resource sortie in MISLE?
On scene/CSP
57
What percent of cases are major?
2%
58
Tool for determining total water current in a search area?
Datum Marker Buoy
59
All turns in a V search are what?
120° to the right
60
Distance between adjacent parallel search legs?
Track spacing
61
4 types of scenarios?
LKP
LKP+DR
Area
Voyage
62
Request for escorts and boardings should be routed through which CC watch position?
Operation Unit Controller
63
All of the following are roles of the Command Duty Officer EXCEPT to _____.
Maintain awareness of status of resources throughout the AOR
64
All of the following are responsibilities of the Operations Unit EXCEPT to _____.
Track weather changes and communicate potential effects
65
Which of the following is a role of the Operations Unit?
Coordinate the initial actions and execution phases for any mission area requiring a specific maritime response
66
Which of the following is a role of the Command Duty Officer?
Provide oversight of all operational missions within the AOR
67
For all Search and Rescue missions, _____ Checksheet shall be completed.
Initial SAR Incident
68
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Communications Unit?
Obtain vital information during a report circumstances that require or could require a maritime response
69
All of the following are examples of critical incidents EXCEPT a/an _____.
Class B mishap to Coast Guard Cutters, aircraft or equipment
70
The purpose of Critical Incident Communications is to ______.
Provide a streamlined notification system and to rapidly disseminate initial, limited information about critical incidents throughout the Coast Guard and to interagency partners
71
Which of the following is true regarding the SAR Checksheet?
Make all attempts to complete as time permits
72
All watchstanders must review the requirements regarding the location, utilization, maintenance, and filing of Quick Response Cards as part of _____ training requirements.
Annual
73
Which Command Center watch position is tasked with utilizing appropriate Quick Response Cards?
OU
74
Which Command Center watch position is tasked with providing oversight of all operational missions?
CDO
75
A critical incident is an incident of ______ interest.
National
76
All of the following are responsibilities of the Situation Unit EXCEPT ______.
Apply appropriate risk management tools for all operations internal and external to the command
77
Which section of the local command center standard operating procedure includes watch relief?
CC Operations
78
Which of the following is a responsibility of the Communications Unit?
Obtain vital information from vessels and personnel in distress
79
What is the phone number for reporting Critical Incidents?
1-800-DAD-SAFE
80
Which of the following is the responsibility of the Situation Unit?
Develop and evaluate the Local Tactical Picture
81
What is the time limit to file an initial Critical Incident Communications report?
Within 5min
82
All of the following are responsibilities of the Situation Unit EXCEPT _____.
Implement critical incidence notification procedures in accordance with established guidelines
83
The primary use for Goldwave is to _____.
Manipulate .wav files to understand the call more clearly
84
DSC Distress alerts shall be acknowledged within _____ minute(s).
2.75
85
The acronym MMSI stands for ______.
Maritime Mobile Service Identity
86
What boundary area is defined as being within range of at least one MF coast station, which provides for continuous DSC alerting?
Sea Area A2
87
Which of the following is considered a step to take when receiving distress communications?
Always maintain distress radio log
88
How many days does the MISLE case reviewer have to complete a MISLE case final review?
5 days
89
Where are the three elements of a VHF DSC alert?
MMSI, GPS position, type of call
90
During ice transits, a vessel caught in heavy seas can find relief from icing and the rough seas by ____.
Entering an ice field
91
What is a characteristic of anchor ice?
Ice is attached to the bottom
92
How large across is a vast floe of sea ice?
2-10 kilometers
93
Does the Coast Guard create ice forecasts?
No, but the Coast Guard may disseminate current ice information from the NWS
94
During Mass Rescue Operations, SMC should normally be handled at what level?
District or Area Command Center
95
The lowest operational command unit to which a SAR Mission Coordinator can be de designated is ______.
Group or Sector Command Center Operations Unit
96
What is a characteristic of fast ice?
Wind and water currents cannot dislodge the formation of
97
The Coast Guard will conduct icebreaking required for ______ missions
Search and Rescue
98
The Coast Guard will conduct icebreaking required for ______ missions
Search and Rescue
99
The Coast Guard has the authority to force or compel mariners to abandon their vessels whenever ______.
A life-threatening emergency exists
100
At a minimum, which checksheet(s) shall be used to gather information about a grounding?
Grounding and Initial SAR
101
In the event a request is received from a responsible agency, such as local police, military commands, etc., to search for a body, Coast Guard units _______.
May participate, provided the search does not interfere with primary duties
102
Once established by the SMC, who has authorization to modify a search action plan?
On Scene Coordinator
103
The five stages of the SAR System include _____.
Awareness, Initial Actions, Planning, Operations, Conclusion
104
What action should the SMC take when assistance is requested in a Non-distress situation, in the event there is no commercial salvage available?
Issue a MARB
105
Which of the following is considered a distress signal?
Flames on a vessel
106
What phrase exists when grave or imminent dangers, requiring immediate response to the distress scene, threatens a craft or person?
Distress
107
The phase that exists when a craft or person is experiencing some difficulty and may need assistance, but is not in immediate danger or in need of immediate response, is the _____ phase.
Alert
108
When taking a distress call, the four most important pieces of information are _____.
Vessel description, position, nature of distress, and number of people on board
109
Which of the following is NOT a factor in the search duration for someone who has fallen or jumped from a bridge?
Time of incident
110
What is the recommended time the SMC should wait for an answer to a Marine Assistance Request Broadcast (MARB) before directing Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary response?
10 minutes
111
Coast Guard commands with the SMC assigned shall conduct a SAR case study when _____.
Survivors are found by someone not involved in the search, outside the search area
112
Which of the following is true concerning the use of the Probability of Survival Detection Aid (PSDA)?
It shall be used for all cases involving PIW
113
A/An ______ is required for a red/orange flare case if your command center has unresolved insufficient information to either close or suspend the case.
First light search
114
Who is responsible for the coordination and planning of a response when your command center receives a report of a fire aboard a 32 foot cabin cruiser that is anchored in the harbor?
SAR Mission Coordinator
115
In cases involving towing by the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary, the vessel being assisted will normally be taken to the ______.
Nearest safe haven
116
Which of the following statements, regarding flare sightings is true?
All red and orange flare sightings must be treated as distress
117
Using the Manual Solution Worksheets form the USCG SAR Addendum, computing a coverage factor of 1.0 indicates that ______.
The corrected Sweep Width (W) is equal to the Track Spacing (S)
118
What is defined as the Sea Area with radiotelephone coverage of at least one VHF-FM coast station, in which continuous DSC alerting is available?
Sea Area A1
119
The distance between two adjacent parallel search legs is referred to as ______.
Track spacing
120
A computerized system for maintaining the dead reckoning position of participating vessels worldwide is called ____.
AMVER
121
What does the acronym “SART” stand for?
Search and Rescue Transponder
122
Which asset is the primary SAR resource for ice rescues?
Helicopter
123
What information would he important to consider when determining the appropriate emergency phase of a SAR case?
Boater’s position or lack of known position
124
Which is the correct search pattern to use when datum is established within close limits, very high coverage is desired in the immediate vicinity of datum, and the area to be searched is not extensive?
Sector (V)
125
According to the Coast Guard Addendum, in which search pattern is the direction of creep along the major axis?
Creep (C)
126
When deciding on a reasonable search area for an uncorrelated distress broadcast, ______ for air assets and _____ for surface assets is considered a reasonable amount of on-scene time for the search to be completed.
1 hour; 2 hours
127
According to the Coast Guard Addendum, which is the correct search pattern to use when the area is large and uniform coverage is required?
Parallel (P)
128
According to the Coast Guard Addendum,3)8,) is the correct pattern to use when the area is small and some doubt exists about the distress position?
Square (S)
129
How many degrees are the turns in a Sector Search?
120° to the right
130
If needed, who is required to perform the next of kin notification for a suspended active search?
Sector Commander
131
The primary purpose of Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) is to ______.
Change from a ship-to-ship method of distress alerting to a ship-to-shore method
132
What is the required minimum action for an Uncorrelated Mayday Broadcast?
UMIB every 15 minutes for 1 hour
133
A mariner reports a flare off their starboard beam 090° relative, and their course is 320° true. What is the true bearing, in degrees, of the observed flare?
050°
134
Rapid rise and slow decent are characteristics of a ____.
Parachute flare
135
A concerned citizen just reported a flare with a rapid rise and decent. The reporting source described a _____.
Meteor flare
136
When using the Closed Fist Method to determine the angle of observation, one-quarter (1/4) of a fist is equal to how many degrees?
2°
137
Which of the following statements true regarding MEDEVACs?
The final decision to conduct the mission rests with the aircraft commander or coxswain on scene
138
When conducting a MEDEVAC of a dive accident victim, which of the following procedures applies?
Unpressurized aircraft should fly at the lowest safe altitude 1,000 feet or below
139
You receive a report of a small craft that is aground and there are no commercial salvage companies available either within a reasonable time or distance. According to the general salvage policy, all of the following are prudent actions if you are authorized to refloat the vessel, EXCEPT ______.
Performing limited salvage operations that cannot prevent a worsening situation
140
A vessel runs aground on soft sand and is not in any danger. The operator stated that all of the passengers are safe and that they are not in distress. What should the SMC do if the operator is requesting Coast Guard assistance, the command center determined that there is no commercial salvage available, and the incident is classified as non-distress?
Offer a MARB
141
What is the height of a meteor flare?
250-400ft
142
What is the height of a parachute flare?
1000-2000ft
