BFQ-03-06

Question 1

Explain the criteria for designating a Pursuit Unit.

Answer 1

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Question 2

Explain what competencies are required at a Pursuit unit.

Answer 2

Assignment of Tactical/Pursuit capable boats.
Assignment of Tactical or Pursuit competencies.
Certified Tactical/Pursuit Boat Crews.
Designation as a PWCS Level I or Pursuit Unit Level IV.

Question 3

Explain the Non-Compliant Vessel Pursuit (NCVP) mission.

Answer 3

Tactical activities are normally viewed as defensive tactics enforcing a security zone, or protecting a particular High Value Asset such as High Value Units, High Capacity Passenger Vessels and commercial vessels carrying Select Certain Dangerous Cargo.

Question 4

Explain the following required training roles and their purpose for a Pursuit unit.

Designated Instructor
OPFOR Operator
Safety Observer

Answer 4

Designated trainers must have completed the applicable Coast Guard resident training course and possess the appropriate level of certification, ability, maturity, and demeanor required of this position, and be designated in writing by the CO/OIC.

OPFOR operators drive the non-compliant vessel (NCV)/target of interest (TOI) during pursuit or tactical boat training as outlined in Reference (d).

Question 5

Explain policy for pursuits conducted by non-Pursuit designated units.

Answer 5

Although every Coast Guard unit can intercept or follow a target of interest, higher level pursuit activities are only authorized for Pursuit Level IV designated units