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Question 1

Inanimate Object Recovery

Answer 1

Day/VMC authorized

Night/IMC prohibited unless deemed operational necessity

Question 2

Open Ocean Swimmer Deployment

Answer 2

Day/VMC permitted for proficiency/qualification (CV in close proximity)
Night/IMC permitted only for actual SAR

Question 3

Disentanglement Training w/ Parachute

Answer 3

Only permitted in pool environment

Question 4

SAR Jumps Requirements

Answer 4

1. Safety Boat / Second SAR capable helicopter
2. Sea state of 2 or less
3. 500 ft ceiling / 1 mile visibility

Question 5

Safety Boat Requirements (SAR Jumps)

Answer 5

Motor powered boat able to transport equipment and entire crew of personnel training.

1. Crew: Coxwain, Safety Assistant, Swimmer
2. Litter/Trail line assembly
3. Chem Lights & straps
4. Level A
5. 2 way radio w/ comms with helo

Question 6

Night Pool Training Mask

Answer 6

4 layers of 5% window tint

Question 7

Pilot Requirements for Night SAR currency

Answer 7

2 NVD hours in last 45 days

2 Night automatic approach to hover in last 60 days

Question 8

Protected Waters are defined as?

Answer 8

Harbors, bays, jetties, large rivers, lakes which provide reasonable protection from high sea states, high winds, and swift moving waters.