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AUX Boat Crew 1 Flashcards

1
Q

GAR

A
  • Green / Amber / Red
  • Model / worksheet used for Risk Calculation for a mission / patrol
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When must GAR scores be adjusted?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

As patrol conditions or events dictate.

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Who is the Operational Commander (OPCOM) and Order Issuing Authority (OIA) for all CGAUX members in D5NR under surface patrol orders for all operational and training missions?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Commander Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay (SDB)

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MOM Patrol

A

Maritime Observation Mission

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SDB

A

Sector Delaware Bay

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OPCOM

A

Operational Commander

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OIA

A

Order Issuing Authority

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Operational Commanders (OPCOM) and Order Issuing Authority (OIA) is delegated to who within Sector Delaware Bay?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Station Commanding Officers and OICs with assigned AUX patrols in their AORs

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9
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OTO

A

Operational Training Officer

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IMD

A

Incident Management Division

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SMC

A

SAR Mission Coordinator

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MSAP

A

Maritime SAR Assistance Policy

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13
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PPE

A

Personal Protective Equipment

Includes:

  1. Type III PFD
  2. Knife
  3. Strobe light
  4. Personal Locator Beacon (PLB)
  5. Signal mirror
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14
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TRUE or FALSE

All Auxiliary members shall wear the proper PPE while conducting near or on-water operations.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

TRUE

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15
Q

Sector Delaware Bay (SDB) Auxiliary Surface Operating Season

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • Opens the first weekend day closest to May 15
  • Closes the last weekend day closest to September 30
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16
Q

How many Auxiliary facilities are authorized to operate in each patrol area?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

One (1) Auxiliary facility is authorized to operate in each Auxiliary Patrol Area for each Saturday, Sunday and holiday of the patrol season.

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17
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Who may authorize additional Auxiliary facilities to operate in the same patrol area when circumstances warrant (large marine events, training exercises, etc)?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  1. OPCOM
  2. SDM IMD or
  3. D5NR OTO
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18
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Computation of crew underway time

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • Underway time begins when all assigned crew members are assembled to prepare for underway mission.
  • Underway time ends when mission is complete, boat is secured and post mission vessel checks completed
  • Trailering hours shall be counted towards underway limitations
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19
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Prior to performing an Auxiliary night patrol, how many hours of underway night training must be performed by the Coxswain and crew in the operating area prior to the event?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

A minimum of two hours

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20
Q

When do night hours start for Auxiliary night patrols?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Nautical twilight (30 minutes after sunset)

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21
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When are Auxiliary Surface Patrols normally conducted in Sector Delaware Bay?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Between sunrise and sunset on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

Occasional evening or dusk patrols should be conducted for night operation crew proficiency.

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When are weekday, non-holiday Auxiliary patrols authorized?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • On a case by case basis as needed for training or operations.
  • Must be authorized by the OIA.
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23
Q

What is the minimum duration of regular Auxiliary patrols?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Minimum of four hours

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24
Q

Is there a minimum Auxiliary patrol time for training missions or special Coast Guard requested events?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

NO

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25
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What is the maximum duration of regular Auxiliary patrols?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • Eight hours
  • A waiver must be approved for exceeding the eight hour crew fatigue standard.
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26
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Does a Coxswain have to record and report a new GAR score for any patrol where crew fatigue limits are exceeded?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

YES

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27
Q

How is time spent at a sheltered anchorage counted?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • Counted as “crew on watch”.
  • See Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual.
28
Q

Time spent at a sheltered anchorage may extend the maximum underway hours for crew on watch by how much?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

50 %

29
Q

Can an Auxiliary safety patrol include aids to navigation verification and environmental response missions?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

YES.

Patrols with multiple missions are encouraged.

30
Q

Who is responsible for keeping track of crew mission time and adjusting patrol times to ensure completion of a safe and effective mission?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

The Coxswain

The Coxswain must monitor the crew for signs of fatigue and advise the SDB Command Center or Station OOD when their crew mission time is approaching fatigue limits.

31
Q

Who is responsible for developing guidance and procedures for issuing surface patrol orders to Auxiliary units in the SDB AOR?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

SDB IMD Chief

Sector Delaware Bay Incident Management Division Chief

32
Q

TRUE or FALSE

Auxiliary Patrol orders are generally issued all year long in Sector Delaware Bay.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

FALSE

Auxiliary Patrol orders are generally issued for patrols only during the patrol season.

Requests for patrol orders outside the normal patrol season should be submitted to SDB IMD or the respective Station CO/OIC.

33
Q

What system is used to schedule, request, approve and reimburse all Auxiliary patrol orders?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Auxiliary Data Order Management System (AOMS)

34
Q

How are Auxiliary Patrol orders requested and approved?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  1. Coxswains or facility owners should request patrol orders in the AOMS system.
  2. DSO Operations (SO-OP) will endorse the patrol order request.
  3. The OIA approves the orders.
35
Q

How many days advance notice is normally required to receive patrol orders?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Seven

36
Q

Is advance notification for patrol orders required for SAR callouts or last minute significant marine events?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

NO

Each patrol must be entered into AOMS after the mission is completed.

37
Q

In SDB, who can issue temporary / verbal patrol orders for emergencies and non-emergencies?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • D5NR OTO
  • SDB IMD
  • Station CO/OIC

Follow up written orders in AOMS must be issued within 72 hours of the end of the patrol

38
Q

How long does a Coxswain or Facility Owner have to submit completed patrol orders in AOMS?

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Within 3 days of the patrol

39
Q

TRUE or FALSE

Every Auxiliary Facility underway on patrol orders must maintain a communications guard via VHF radio.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

TRUE

40
Q

TRUE or FALSE

Auxiliarists on orders operating an Auxiliary Facility are NOT required to follow the Coast Guard’s Maritime SAR Assistance Policy.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

FALSE

41
Q

The Coast Guard’s Maritime SAR Assistance Policy can be found in what publication?

A

U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the U.S. National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS), Chapter 4

42
Q

TRUE or FALSE

An Auxiliary Coxswain under patrol orders is required to render assistance to a vessel in distress, regardless of potential danger to the Auxiliary Facility and crew.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

FALSE

Coxswains shall respond to any call for assistance and render assistance ONLY if it is within the vessel and crew’s training and capability.

43
Q

TRUE or FALSE

In a non-distress situation, towing by an Auxiliary vessel under patrol orders should not interfere with commercial assistance.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

TRUE

When in doubt, contact the SDB Command Center or Station

44
Q

TRUE or FALSE

Cell phone contact between an Auxiliary vessel under patrol orders and the SDB Command Center or CG unit is considered to be an adequate communications guard.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

FALSE

If communications can not be established via VHF radio, the patrol SHALL be cancelled or postponed.

45
Q

TRUE or FALSE

The SDB GAR score should be passed to the unit holding the communications guard at the start of the patrol.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

TRUE

46
Q

Auxiliary vessels 25 feet and greater on patrol orders may not be operated in seas greater than _____________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Five feet

47
Q

Auxiliary vessels 21to 25 feet on patrol orders may not be operated in seas greater than _____________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Four feet

48
Q

Auxiliary vessels under 21 feet and PWCs on patrol orders may not be operated in seas greater than _____________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Three feet

49
Q

Auxiliary vessels 25 feet and greater on patrol orders may not operate in sustained winds over _______________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

25 knots

50
Q

Auxiliary vessels under 25 feet on patrol orders may not operate in sustained winds over _______________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

20 knots

51
Q

Auxiliary vessels on patrol orders without operational radar shall not commence a patrol with visibility at or forecast to be less than _______________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

2 nautical miles

52
Q

Auxiliary vessels on patrol orders with operational radar shall not commence a patrol with visibility less than __________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

1000 yards (half a nautical mile)

53
Q

If on patrol and visibility becomes reduced to below two nautical miles for vessels without radar*, the Coxswain should:

*or below 1000 yards for vessels with radar

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • Immediately report conditions to the OPCOM
  • Request to secure patrol
  • Return to home port or nearest safe haven
  • Consider anchoring if unable to reach home port or safe haven
54
Q

If a small craft advisory has been issued or predicted prior to a patrol, the Coxswain should ______________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Consider cancelling the patrol.

A small craft advisory will certainly affect the GAR score and must be monitored by Coxswain and crew.

55
Q

If conditions deteriorate to a small craft advisory while on patrol, the Coxswain SHALL _________________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Cancel the remainder of the patrol and return to port.

56
Q

Auxiliary vessels on patrol orders are not authorized to operate beyond three nautical miles from the ___________________ without the prior approval of the OPCOM.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

COLREGS demarcation line

57
Q

Auxiliary vessels shall not tow a vessel over ______________without prior approval from the OPCOM for that patrol area.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

Five Gross Tons

58
Q

Deviations for environmental limitations, exceeding fatigue standards, PPE wear or mission objectives will require a waiver from _______________________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

The OPCOM (Station CO / OIC, or Sector Delaware Bay)

Coxswains SHALL NOT grant waivers

59
Q

Auxiliary patrol uniforms will be directed by ________________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

The assigned Coxswain

60
Q

The standard Auxiliary patrol uniform is __________________________.

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A

The Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) with safety boots and black socks.

61
Q

The hot weather Boat Crew uniform is authorized for wear on patrol. This uniform consists of:

Source: Sector Delaware Bay (SECDELBAYINST 16790.1D)

A
  • AUX blue crew neck t-shirt
  • ODU shorts hemmed at the knee or 1 inch above the knee
  • Dark blue or brown boat shoes; all white or all black low top athletic shoes; white crew length socks
  • AUX Operations Polo Shirt
  • AUX ball cap or Tilley hat
62
Q

Define Fatigue

Source: Boat Crew Qualification Standard BCM-01-01-AUX (Crew Fatigue)

A

Condition of impaired mental and physical performance brought about by extended periods of exertion and stress.

63
Q

Describe the situations that may cause fatigue

Source: Boat Crew Qualification Standard BCM-01-01-AUX (Crew Fatigue)

A
  1. Extreme hot or cold weather
  2. Eye strain
  3. Trying to maintain balance
  4. Stress
  5. Exposure to noise
  6. Exposure to sun
  7. Poor physical condition
  8. Lack of sleep
  9. Boredom
64
Q

Auxiliary surface facilities must follow Coast Guard fatigue standards found in _____________________.

Source: Boat Crew Qualification Standard BCM-01-01-AUX (Crew Fatigue)

A

Table 4-1 of Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual

65
Q

Primary symptoms of fatigue include:

Source: Boat Crew Qualification Standard BCM-01-01-AUX (Crew Fatigue)

A
  1. Inability to focus or concentrate
  2. Narrowed attention span
  3. Mental confusion / poor judgement
  4. Decreased coordination
  5. Increased irritability
  6. Decreased performance
  7. Taking short cuts
  8. Decreased concern for safety
66
Q

Fatigue prevention measures include:

Source: Boat Crew Qualification Standard BCM-01-01-AUX (Crew Fatigue)

A
  1. Adequate rest
  2. Appropriate dress for the weather
  3. Rotating crew duties
  4. Food and refreshments suitable for condition
  5. Observing other crewmembers for signs of fatigue

GPD AUX Boat Crew (1 decks)

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