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Coxswain gets authority from____. |
USCG Regulations COMDINST M5000.3B Chapter 5 Rank and Command 5-1-8 Authority and Responsibility of Boat Coxswain |
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coxswain is responsible for... |
1. safety and conduct of passengers and crew 2. safe navigation and operation of the boat 3. completion of all shorties and missions 4. respond to hazards to life and property 5. respond to violations of laws 6. report discrepant aids to navigation |
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Who can relieve a coxswain? |
1. CO, OIC, XO, XPO Senior officer on scene, under Article 5-1-4, whether or not other units are involved. |
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When can the coxswain leave the boat? |
1. operational benefits clearly outweigh the risk 2. when time permits, ask operational commander for concurrence |
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What is the Coast Guard's general salvage policy? |
US Coast Guard Addendum to the United States National SAR Supplement Chapter 4 - General SAR Policies |
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Salvage (other than towing) |
When commercial salvors are on scene, Coast Guard may assist if the salvor requests. When no commercial salvors are on scene, Coast Guard should only engage in salvage (other than towing) to prevent a worsening situation or complete loss of the vessel. Any salvage shall be performed at the discretion of the unit CO/OINC. |
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Salvage (other than towing) for small craft |
When no commercial salvors are available, Coast Guard may refloat a grounded boat that is not in peril of further damage or loss if: 1. unit is capable of rendering assistance 2. owner requests assistance and agrees to the specific effort to be made, and 3. Coast Guard personnel are not put at risk |
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What else can you do instead of refloating the vessel? |
1. Wait for high tide. 2. Help set anchor. 3. Evac passengers. 4. Help determine the vessel's seaworthiness. |
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What is Coast Guard's firefighting policy? |
Coast Guard personnel shall not engage in independent firefighting operations, except to save a life or in the early stages of a fire.
Coast Guard may engage in firefighting in support of a regular firefighting agency under the supervision of a qualified fire officer (certified under the National Fire Protection Association).
Coast Guard units may participate in firefighting in an ICS response structure. |
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What PPE should BO and BTM wear? |
??? |
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Seven steps of ORM? |
1. identify mission tasks 2. identity hazards 3. assess risks 4. identity options 5. evaluate risk vs. gain 6. execute decision 7. monitor situation |
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What are the two types of stability? |
longitudinal, transverse |
not forces |
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What forces affect boat's stability? |
static, dynamic |
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