Authority & Responsibility

Question 1

Where does the Coxswain’s authority come from?

Answer 1

COMDTINST M5000.3

Question 2

The coxswain is responsible for in order of precedence:

Answer 2

1. Safety and conduct of passengers and crew
2. Safe operation and navigation of the boat
3. Completion of the mission or sortie
   Additionally they will respond to:
4. Hazards to life or property
5. Violations of laws or regulations
6. Discrepancies in AtoN

Question 3

The coxswain is the direct representative of ___

Answer 3

The OIC

Question 4

The coxswain’s authority and responsibility are independant of ___

Answer 4

Rank or seniority to other personnel embarked

Question 5

The only person who may relieve the coxswain of assigned responsibilities are:

Answer 5

• The OIC or XPO
• A senior officer at the scene of distress, emergency, or other abnormal situation who exercises authority under COMDTINST M5000.3

Question 6

Who may authorize an exception to the max load of the boat and when?

Answer 6

The OIC in the case of life threatening situations

Question 7

Who may authorize the removal of PFDs

Answer 7

The OIC

Question 8

Boats shall not be launched unless released by ___

Answer 8

The OOD with the OIC approval

Question 9

Before launching the OOD shall ___

Answer 9

Determine that the weather and sea conditions or suitable

Question 10

The coxswain has the ultimate authority to ___

Answer 10

Issue orders to a boat crew without discussion

Question 11

A coxswain must rely on ___ to share the mental and physical workload

Answer 11

The entire boat crew

Question 12

The boat crew should ___

Answer 12

Share the mental and physical workload by performing delegated tasks, providing input and feedback to minimize risk, and carry out qualified duties

Question 13

A coxswain should avoid ___

Answer 13

Creating a dictatorship or attempting to perform every task themselves

Question 14

___ is ultimately responsible for mission execution

Answer 14

The coxswain