CGQO Communications Flashcards
What national distress system was installed in the 1970’s and still in use today?
VHF-FM System
This system is an advanced command, control, and communication system using GPS and and state of the art tech for search and rescue…
Rescue 21
What radio channel is for emergency distress use only?
Channel 16
What channels are considered working frequencies for Maritime mobile operations?
21, 81, and 83
Which channel is for broadcasting between USCG and civilian stations?
Channel 22
What term is used 3 times to communicate distress?
Mayday Mayday Mayday
What term is spoken three times to denote urgent message traffic?
PAN-PAN
PAN-PAN
PAN-PAN
This term is precedes broadcasts on channel 16 to indicate urgent weather and navigation warnings…
SECURITE’
SECURITE’
SECURITE’
What is the name of this flag and what does it indicate?
Bravo Flag: Dangerous Cargo
What does this flag indicate and what is its name?
Oscar: Man overboard
What is the name of this flag and what does it represent?
PAPA: Recall personnel immediately to the ship.
What is the name of this flag and what does it communicate?
SOPA: Senior Officer Present Afloat
What is the name of this flag and what does it represent?
Prep Pennant: 5 minutes until colors
What is the name of this flag and what does it represent?
THIRD SUB: Commanding officer not aboard.
What is the name of this pennant flying above the National Ensign?
The Church Pennant
