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U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary and Search
and Rescue Exam
Which data is not painted on the bow of a lifeboat? a)Number of persons allowed b)Name of the vessel c)Weight of the boat d)Port of registry - ✔✔c)Weight of the boat What is the purpose of the limit switch on a gravity davits? - ✔✔To cut off power when the davits are about 12 inches or more from the track safety stops. When operating gravity davits, when and how far should they be hand cranked? - ✔✔Davits should always be hand cranked the last 12 inches into the final stowed position. When should tricing pendants be released? - ✔✔After loading the passengers Kapok life preservers must have what? - ✔✔Vinyl- covered pad inserts What is a sea anchor? - ✔✔A cone shaped bag used to slow down the wind drift effect. What is the purpose of the air tanks in a lifeboat? - ✔✔To keep the boat afloat if flooded What are the lines that are passed around the falls to hold the boat while passengers are boarding? - ✔✔Frapping lines What is the most common type of davits found on merchant ships today? - ✔✔Gravity Davits Which instruction designates the Coast Guard as the aeronautical and maritime SAR Coordinator for the waters over which the United States has jurisdiction? - ✔✔U.S. National SAR Supplement The __________ is the facility designated with the responsibility of promoting efficient organization of SAR services and coordinating the conduct of SAR operations within a search and rescue region. - ✔✔RCC
Which best describes a rescue sub center? - ✔✔A facility established where the rescue coordination center can not exercise direct and effective control over SAR facilities in remote areas, or where local facilities can be directed only through local authorities. When operating under an ICS structure, who may close/suspend a maritime SAR case? - ✔✔SAR Coordinators (USCG) _________ shall ensure risk assessments are conducted, communicated and documented at all levels of the SAR response and conduct briefings prior to launching or diverting resources for a particular SAR mission. - ✔✔SMC What is the final step in the Operational Risk Management Process for Tactical Decision Making? - ✔✔Monitor the Situation What is the PEACE model designed to accomplish? - ✔✔Identify Hazards Describe the STAAR acronym. - ✔✔Spread Out, Transfer, Avoid, Accept, Reduce What are the 6 categories used to assess risk when using the GAR (Green, Amber, Red) model. - ✔✔Supervision, Planning, Crew Selection, Crew Fitness, Environment, Mission Complexity Which best describes COTP responsibilities? - ✔✔Promote and enforce safe, secure operating ports. Promote and enforce environmental compliant operations. What is the definition of an uncorrelated distress broadcast? - ✔✔A distress broadcast that does not include position or identification information sufficient to generate a reasonable search area. What is the minimum response required when you receive an uncorrelated distress call? - ✔✔Issue a UMIB, unless clearly not warranted.
What is the location in the search pattern called where the SRU begins searching? - ✔✔CSP What does the second letter in the search pattern designation stand for? - ✔✔SRU amount What pattern is used when the intended route of the search object is known? - ✔✔Trackline What is the maximum radius of a V search for a marine craft? - ✔✔5 miles In which pattern are all course changes 90 degrees to the right? - ✔✔Sierra TRUE/FALSE: The Coast Guard is obligated by law to perform any and all acts necessary to rescue and aid persons; and to protect and save property at any time and at any place where its facilities and personnel are available and can be effectively used? - ✔✔False Which best describes why the Maritime SAR Assistance Policy was created? - ✔✔Because of congressional concern that Coast Guard resources were being used unnecessarily to provide non-emergency assistance to disabled vessels that could be adequately performed by the private sector. What is considered a place that can accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of the vessel, and has available a means of communication? - ✔✔Safe Haven TRUE/FALSE: A disabled vessel in low visibility conditions should be automatically classified as a distress case.
- ✔✔False What is a good guideline on how long you should wait before directing Coast Guard or Auxiliary resources to respond to after issuing a MARB? - ✔✔10 minutes
Which statement is most accurate in regard to a vessel that declines commercial assistance? - ✔✔Additional services provided to the mariner requesting assistance would be provided only on a not-to-interfere basis so long as the level of apprehension remains low. Which key word best describes a MARB? - ✔✔Invitation When shall you use the Cold Water Exposure Survivability Model? - ✔✔Not Immersed but hypothermia is a risk and When doubt exists What authority does the COTP have in regard to Force Majeure? - ✔✔COTP can verify and then accept or reject claims of force majeure COTP Orders can be issued to: - ✔✔Specific Vessels Which is the best example of a COTP Order? - ✔✔The COTP orders M/V MOL Yanjin to remain outside of the COTP Zone until 1900Z 04AUG10. The Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection may be delegated down to the ____________. - ✔✔Chief of the Prevention Department Which of the following is a responsibility of the OCMI? - ✔✔Supervising the command field activity training and qualification program How many minutes after the initial notification of a Distress call does the SMC have to take initial action? - ✔✔ 5 How long after the initial notification of a SAR case is a UMIB or MARB required to be released if the case warrants it? - ✔✔As soon as possible
The maximum towing capacity for a 47' MLB is: - ✔✔150 tons The max winds for a 47' MLB is: - ✔✔50 kts The max surf/bar conditions a 47' MLB can operate in is: - ✔✔20ft The max towing capacity for a 110' WPB is: - ✔✔500 tons What is the max endurance for an H-60? - ✔✔6 hours What model of ORM is used to assess risk? - ✔✔GAR What gives the Coast Guard authority to conduct its ATON mission? - ✔✔14 USC 2 How many minutes after the initial notification of an ATON discrepancy does the Command Center have to notify the unit with primary responsibility? - ✔✔ 30 The CG has ATON authority to: (a) Develop, administer, and operate Short Range Aids to Navigation Systems to serve the needs of maritime commerce and the Armed Forces. (b) Control private aids to navigation in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and on the outer continental shelf, and on the high seas when the owner is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. (c) Mark wrecks in the navigable waters of the United States or waters above the continental shelf. (d) Disseminate information to mariners concerning the operation of aids to navigation. (e) All of the above - ✔✔(e) All of the above
ATON systems are developed, established, operated, and maintained by the USCG to accomplish which of the following: - ✔✔Assist the navigator in determining a safe course, assist navigators in determining their position, warn the navigator of dangers and obstructions, and promote the safe and economic movement of commercial vsl traffic. TRUE/FALSE: Commanding Officers and OinC's of non ATON units (i.e. Stating OinC's, Sector Commanders, etc.) shall inform the District Commander, by message of any navigation that is found to be out of order or position? - ✔✔True DRF (Discrepancy response factor) is defined as: - ✔✔A numerical indicator of the criticality of the response The Aids to Navigation Manual for Administration is COMDINST___________. - ✔✔M16500.7A DRF levels 450-599 response level is: - ✔✔High DRF of 200 requires the servicing unit to respond within _____ after notification, as resources and weather permit: - ✔✔72 hours The decision to mark or not mark a wreck is determined by the: - ✔✔Coast Guard The primary means for disseminating navigation safety information concerning aids to navigation, hazard to navigation, and other interests of mariners navigating the waters of the U.S., it's territories, and possessions is: - ✔✔Local notice to mariners What two agencies within the U.S. are responsible for broadcasting navigation information? - ✔✔USCG/NGA What is the minimum thickness level of ice that can hold one person wearing shoes? - ✔✔2 inches
The Coast Guard Command Center will initiate a Commander's Conference with the reporting unit Commanding Officer, the Sector Commander, the District Commander, the Area Commander, and the Commandant or their designee within ______. - ✔✔30 min During a critical incident, until modified or suspended by Commandant, the reporting unit will submit situation reports at ____________. - ✔✔0600Z and 1800Z What gives the Coast Guard authority to make arrests? - ✔✔14 USC 89 Can Coast Guard Petty Officers make arrests at shore facilities? - ✔✔Yes, when performing official duties Are Coast Guard personnel obligated by statute to arrest anyone that they observe break a law under CG jurisdiction? - ✔✔No Where is the AMVER center? - ✔✔Coast Guard's Battery Park Building, New York
