CDO Break in Questions Flashcards
CDO Responsibilities
Serve as the direct representative of the unit Operational Commander
Ensure proper execution of the operational plan within the execution phase of the operational planning process.
Provide oversight of all operational missions within AOR.
Maintain an overall awareness of operational activity.
Provide the tactical brief.
Coordinate interactions between subordinate and higher units.
ACTSUS authority and Sector Commander level
Flare cases with a completed first light search
VHF DSC distress alerts
UNCOR distress cases
Persons falling/jumping from bridge
Distress alert - situation unknown
Unmanned/adrift vessels without signs of recent use
ACTSUS authority which requires D8 concurrence
All false alerts and suspected hoaxes
Unmanned/adrift vessels WITH signs of recent use
Cases with persons known to be missing
Flare cases without the completion of a first light search
Any case which deviated from CG policy with regard to case suspension
Define Place of Refuge
A location where actions can be taken for a ship in need of assistance to stabilize its condition, reduce hazards to navigation, and protection of human life and the environment.
Station Port O’Connor Assets
45711 29223 29222 24504 26125
Station Port Aransas Assets
45611 45606 29358 29359 26114 26108
Station SPI Assets
45748 45750 33137 33122 33124 33141 24528 26132
Hospital Locations
Citizens memorial (H)
Spohn Shoreline (H)
Spohn memorial
Valley regional medical center (H)
SAR program objectives (PPO 4)
Minimize/prevent loss of life, injury and property
Minimize crew risk during SAR missions
Optimize use of SAR resources
Maintain world leadership in maritime SAR
SAR Program standards (PPO 6-7)
SAR readiness (B-0) SAR response (2 HR O/S) NDRS (90% coverage of 1 watt radio signal of a 1 meter antenna Basic SAR school SAROPS AMVER SAR unit training and professionalism
3 Emergency Phases
Uncertainty (Doubt)
Alert (Apprehension)
Distress (Grave danger)
Define Safe Haven
A place that can accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of a vessel and provide communications.
When is hurricane season?
June 1st - November 30th
Port Condition Whiskey
Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 72 hours.
Port status remains open
Port condition X-Ray
Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 48 hours.
Port status remains open.
Port condition Yankee
Gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 24 hours
Port status is closed to inbound traffic. Control measures in effect on vessel movements within the port.