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Boat Crew Seamanship Manual Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three basic crew positions?

A

Coxswain
Engineer
Crew member
1 Section A introduction

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2
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What factors determine crew size?

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Boat type
Operations need
Minimum crew size prescribed by a higher authority 1.A.1

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3
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Who sets minimum crew sizes for standard boats?

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Commandant

1.A.2

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4
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Who sets minimum crew sizes for non-standard boats?

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Area and District Commanders

1.A.2

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5
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What is the minimum and maximum crew size for a small boat?

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2-6

1.A.2

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6
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Are Auxiliarists able to be certified as Coxswain on Coast Guard boats?

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No

1.A.3

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7
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What qualifications are Auxiliarists able to certify in on Coast Guard boats?

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Crew member and Engineer

1.A.3

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8
Q

What manual is used for Auxiliarist certifications for auxiliary boats?

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Auxiliary Boat Crew Training and Qualification Guide - Crewman and
Coxswain, COMDTINST M16798.28
1.A.3

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9
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What is the mission of the Auxiliary?

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To provide operational, logistic, and training support to appropriate Coast Guard programs.
1.A.4

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10
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How can Unit Commander use Auxiliary resources?

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As outlined in Chapter 1 of the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual. COMDINST M16798.3
1.A.4

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11
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What are the ownership categories of Auxiliary facilities?

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• Privately owned boats (owned by auxiliarists).
• Corporate owned boats.
• Coast Guard owned boats designated as a facility authorized by G-OCS.
• Coast Guard surveyed boats given to the Auxiliary for official purposes as authorized
by Commandant (G-CFM).
1.A.4.a.

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12
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Does an Auxiliarist have to accept orders?

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No

1.A.4.b.

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What must and Auxilirist do after accepting orders?

A

NOTIFY
• Order-issuing authority and/or the Unit Commander if they cannot carry out the
mission.
• Unit by land line or other method immediately before the facility’s departure to be sure
an accurate accounting is on record.
1.A.4.b.

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14
Q

What must be passed to the unit commander before Auxiliary units begin their sortie?

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The names of all of the crew and passengers.

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15
Q

What is a trainee?

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A trainee can be either a Coast Guard active duty, Auxiliary (referred to as candidate), or
reservist who seeks to qualify as a boat crew member. The trainee rides onboard to observe
actual operational missions and to gain “hands on” experience under the close tutelage of a
qualified crew member. The trainee cannot be counted as a member of the crew towards a
platform’s minimum crew requirements unless so stated in that Specific Boat Type
Operator’s Handbook, COMDTINST M16114 (series).
1.B.1

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16
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What are the duties and watches of a boat crew member?

A 
Helm
Lookout
Towing Watch
Anchor Watch
Rig towing and mooring lines
Act as a surface swimmer
Administer first aid
Operate damage control equipment
1.B.3
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17
Q

Does the Auxiliary have surface swimmers?

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No. Ref U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the United States National Search and Rescue
Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual,
COMDTINST M16130.2
1.B.3 Note

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18
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What are the knowledge and performance skills required of a boat crew member?

A

Marlinspike seamanship and line handling
Basic Navigation (including radar) and boat handling
Survival, safety, and damage control equipment
Emergency and casualty control
Watchstanding and communication
First Aid
1.B.4

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19
Q

Is there an engineer position onboard auxiliary boats?

A

No

1.B.5 Note

20
Q

What certification is a prerequisite for both engineer and coxswain?

A

Boat crew member

21
Q

In addition to boat crew member knowledge and skills, what must boat engineers also have proficiency in?

A

• Demonstrating complete knowledge of general engineering specifications and
functional performance characteristics.
• Performing pre-start, light off, and securing functions for propulsion machinery.
• Monitoring, detecting, and responding to machinery and electrical system casualties or
failures.
• Operating auxiliary machinery and systems, e.g., pumps, eductors, tillers, etc.
• Using onboard damage control equipment to minimize damage from fire, grounding, or
collision.
1.B.6

22
Q

Who certifies Coxswains?

A

Unit Commander

1.B.7

23
Q

Who certifies Auxiliary Coxswains?

A

The district director of Auxiliary

1.B.7

24
Q

Where are the Coxswains responsibilities and authority specified?

A

United States
Coast Guard Regulations 1992, COMDTINST M5000.3
1.B.7

25
Q

What are Coxswain responsibilities in order of precedence?

A

• Safety and conduct of passengers and crew.
• Safe operation and navigation of the boat.
• Completion of the sortie(s) or mission(s).
1.B.7

26
Q

Name the required knowledge and performance skills for a Coxswain.

A

• Demonstrating leadership that effectively coordinates, directs, and guides the
performance of the boat crew during watches and tasks (e.g., towing, fog navigation,
and man overboard).
• Demonstrating correct application of regulations, policy, and guidance delineated by the
Unit Commander or higher authority to the circumstances at hand (e.g., safe navigation,
safe speed, law enforcement, and rendering assistance).
• Knowing the boat’s limitations:
maximum sea conditions in which a boat can operate,
maximum wind conditions in which boat can operate, and
maximum size of boat that can be towed by your boat (facility).
• Navigating and piloting a boat.
• Knowing the local OPAREA with minimal reference to charts and publications.
including the locations of whale high-use areas,
critical habitats,
National Marine Sanctuaries, and
other marine protected areas within the OPAREA.
• Demonstrating boat handling skills to safely and prudently control the movement of a
boat while underway.
• Understanding the principles of risk management and incorporating them into the
decision-making process. These principles include detection, identification, evaluation,
and mitigation or control risk as part of making decisions (e.g., slow to safe speed in
restricted visibility, cast off a tow because the assisted vessel is losing stability, speed
and how to maneuver to avoid a whale strike).
• Demonstrating correct application of regulations, policy and guidance surrounding
marine protected species issues (i.e., speed and approach guidance around whales,
whale strike reporting protocols, procedures when you encounter an entangled marine
mammal, etc).
1.B.8.

27
Q

Is there a surfman position in the Auxiliary program?

A

No

1.B.9 Note

28
Q

By being on a Coast guard boat crew, are you automatically assumed to be a lookout?

A

Yes Although not specifically assigned the duty of lookout, the entire crew must perform lookout duties
unless directed otherwise.
1.C.1 Note

29
Q

What are the steps in lookout positioning?

A

1 Choose a boat speed that enables lookouts to effectively and safely perform
their duties.
2 Position lookouts so they can effectively and safely perform their duties under
the operating conditions (e.g., restricted visibility, boat speed, sea state,
weather).
3 During periods of rain, sleet, and snow or when taking spray over the bow,
select lookout positions that minimize impairment of vision.
4 During a search, post two lookouts when able. Lookouts should be
positioned on each side of the vessel so that each can scan a sector from dead
ahead to directly aft.
5 Select a stable location that will not place the lookouts in danger of being
blown or swept overboard.
6 When whales are spotted in the area or the boat is within 3 NM of shore,
lookout duties should be kept to a minimum to allow for early detection and
decrease the likelihood of whale and turtle strikes.
1.C.4

30
Q

How is numeral 0 spoken?

A

Zero

31
Q

How is numeral 1 spoken?

A

Wun

32
Q

How is numeral 2 spoken?

A

Too

33
Q

How is numeral 3 spoken?

A

Thuh-Ree

34
Q

How is numeral 4 spoken?

A

Fo-wer

35
Q

How is numeral 5 spoken?

A

Fi-yiv

36
Q

How is numeral 6 spoken?

A

Six

37
Q

How is numeral 7 spoken?

A

Seven

38
Q

How is numeral 8 spoken?

A

Ate

39
Q

How is numeral 9 spoken?

A

Niner

40
Q

How are position angels reported?

A

The position angle can never be more
than 90°. Position angles are reported in one or two digits and the word “Position Angle” is
always spoken before the numerals.
1.C.8

41
Q

What is the reporting order for contacts?

A 
• Object name or description.
• Bearing.
• Position Angle (air contact only).
• Range.
1.C.10
42
Q

What are the two common scanning methods?

A

• Left to right and back again.
• Top to bottom and bottom to top.
1.C.11

43
Q

What is off-center vision?

A

When looking at an object, look all around it, not directly at it.
1.C.15

44
Q

How often should you confirm the position of your small boat when at anchor?

A

At least every 15 minutes.

1.C.24

45
Q

What are the two methods to determine if the anchor is dragging?

A
  1. Check for Tension on the anchor line
  2. Check the boats position
  3. C.26
46
Q

What is the swing circle radius equal to>

A

the boats length plus the length of anchor line that has veered.
1.C.27

47
Q

When checking the position on a small boat using compass bearings, how far apart should lop’s be?

A

45 degrees

1.C.27

BMC SWE (8 decks)

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