BFQ-02-09 Standards of Boat Operations

Question 1

What are daily boat checks?

Answer 1

Checks completed everyday to ensure the Bravo readiness of the vessel. If something is missing or not Sat, the OOD should be notified immediately.

Question 2

Where do you locate the requirements for minimum equipment to be carried aboard boats?

Answer 2

That information is contained in the boat type operator’s handbook.

Question 3

What are the responsibilities for embarking passengers and guests?

Answer 3

Passengers may no exceed the maximum safe number of the boat type
All passengers must wear PFDs
Passengers shall be disembarked for missions, if possible.
Coast Guard members onboard non-Coast Guard boats shall were the required PPE>

Question 4

State the requirements for position an status reports.

Answer 4

Shall be conducted every 30 minutes, or sooner if higher risk exists.
Initiate lost comms 10 minutes passed the scheduled position report
- Notify head unit and send out message.
- No position report needed when in contact with the OSC, when directed radio silence, and during surf operations.
- Positions maintained in the communications log.

Question 5

What are effective team communications?

Answer 5

• All members understand the plan
• All members back each other up
• Proper delegation of tasks.
• Timely passing of information
• Provide the required information of their position
• BCCS is required for Security Zone Enforcement or during times of interfering noise.
• Cell phone use prohibited without consent of the coxswain.

Question 6

What are the parts of a float plan?

Answer 6

• Intended course of action
• Mission particulars
• Area of operations

Question 7

Explain necessities regarding navigation rules, emergencies, and maneuvers.

Answer 7

• Every vessel shall maintain a proper lookout as to reduce the risk of collision
• Crews shall take into consideration visibility factors affected by the environment and boat design characteristics.
• A mishap shall be reported each time a person unintentionally enters the water.

Question 8

What are the guidelines for Public Affairs Operations?

Answer 8

• Use of boats my not intefere with operations
• Operational Commander approval
• OIC/CO may approve demonstration, however, OPCON must be informed. Must follow the provisions of the Public Affairs Manual.

Question 9

What are the requirements for Trailered / Beach Operations?

Answer 9

• Units shall maintain one ready vehicle available to tow the assigned boat within regulations.
• Area/District Boat Managers will develop procedures for trailering boats and conducting beach operations.
• Units will not usually undertake beach operations alone. Agency responsibilities must be established in writing.

Question 10

Personal Watercraft policy

Answer 10

• Procurement and use must be authorized by the Deputy Commandant of Operations.

Question 11

Surface Swimmer Policy

Answer 11

• Must comply with applicable references
• Should only be exercised when:
  
  • No other method exists
  • Appropriately asses risks
  • Must not unduly place the swimmers life at risk

Question 12

What is the role of the Boat Forces Advisory Council?

Answer 12

• Ensure the requirements of Boat Forces units are recognized.
• Serve as conduit between the field and program level.