BC Survival Flashcards
The operational environment or mission
demands may require on-scene deviation from
prescribed instructions or procedures when, in the judgment of the CO, OIC, or Coxswain, such deviation is necessary for safety or the saving of life.
what does Warning mean in manuals?
Operating procedures or techniques that must be carefully followed to avoid personal injury or loss of life.
what does Caution mean in manuals?
Operating procedures or techniques that must be carefully followed to avoid equipment damage.
what does Note mean in manuals?
An operating procedure or technique that is essential to emphasize.
What does the term should indicate?
should equals recommended course of action
What does the term shall indication?
shall equals mandatory course of action
what is the TYPE I pfd provide?
- primarily for use by survivors, passengers on towed vessels, or prisoners aboard vessels.
- provides an unconscious person the greatest chance of survival in the water.
- two sizes adult 20 lbs of buoyancy/child 11lbs of bouyance
- This type of PFD is not recommended for use by boat crews because it restricts mobility.
- Height of stencil is 1/2 inch
what is the TYPE III pfd provide? and float coat?
- It is not designed to turn an unconscious wearer to a face-up position;
- It has a minimum of 15.5 pounds of buoyancy and comes in many sizes and colors.
- float coat has 6 sizes
what is the type 4 used for?
This type of PFD is designed to be stored on deck for easy deployment should someone fall overboard. If quickly deployed following a man overboard, the Throw able PFD also acts as a marker assisting in returning to the area where the person originally fell overboard.
- comes in 3 standard sizes 20’, 24’, 30’
Hypothermia protective clothing is designed to permit functioning in cold weather and water conditions.
There are four primary types used by the
Coast Guard:
(01) Anti-exposure coverall.
(02) Dry suit (or approved replacement).
(03) Wet suit (cutter swimmers only).
(04) Immersion suit.
Anti-exposure coveralls are constructed with a fabric cover and a closed cell foam lining. These suits provide a full range of movement and come in a variety of sizes.
-The flotation characteristics of the coverall are 22-45 lbs
- For added protection, polypropylene
thermal underwear should be worn as a moisture wicking layer next to the skin.
- used when water temp 50-60 or air temp 50-80
- 5 straps both wrist, legs and waist
The dry suit provides protection in areas where exposure to wind, spray, cold water, and hypothermia is likely
- Dry suits are constructed of a trilaminate, breathable fabric. They have watertight seals at the neck, wrist, and ankles to keep the wearer dry and are designed so that one common size will fit most adults.
- three layers of protection
- unscented talcum powder to lubricate neck and wrist
- Use beeswax (paraffin) to lubricate the slide fasteners
If a PFD is worn during boat operations, then visual and audible signaling equipment is attached:
01) Whistle secured to the PFD with a lanyard.
(02) Distress signal light, consisting of one of the following:
(03) Battery-operated strobe light ,or
(04) Personnel marker light (PML) chemical light secured to the PFD.
A PML is a device that uses either battery or chemical action to provide light for the wearer to be seen during darkness.
The yellow-green light of a PML is visible for a distance of approximately one mile on a clear night, and lasts as long as eight hours.
- will expire in 3 yrs and elapse 180 from that date, replace
Boat crew storage survival vest? 5 storage spaces…
Left side storage= knife at the heart and PLB at the left hip storage.
Rt side storage/top rt pocket = mirror/strobe l
below = mk 124 and whistle
rt hip storage = mk-79
Mirror use?
- mirror is used to attract the attention of passing aircraft, boats, or ground rescue teams by reflecting light at them.
- Light reflected in this manner can be seen at a great distance from the point of origin.
