Command Flashcards
The hazard of fatigue dramatically reduces the powers of observation, concentration and ______ ?
Judgment
The crews’ safety and welfare is whose primary responsibility?
Coxswains
What situations cause fatigue?
-Operating in extreme hot/cold weather -Eye strain -Maintaining Balance -Stress -Exposure to noise -Exposure to sun -Poor physical conditioning -Lack of sleep -Boredom
The primary symptoms of fatigue are?
-Inability to focus or narrowed attention span -Mental confusion or judgment error -Decreased motor skills -Increased irritability -Decreased performance -Decreased concern for safety
Fatigue can lead to faulty decisions and a _______ type of attitude.
“Don’t care”
What are some ways to prevent fatigue?
-Adequate rest -Appropriate dress for weather conditions -Rotate crew duties -Provide food and refreshments suitable for conditions -Observe other crew members for signs of fatigue
Environmental conditions that promote fatigue?
-Motion Sickness -Glare from the sun -Wind and rough sea conditions -Rain or snow -Vibration (boat engine)
Symptoms of motion sickness?
-Nausea and vomiting -Increases salivation -Unusual paleness -Sweating -Drowsiness -Overall weakness -Stomach discomfort
Ways to prevent motion sickness?
-Stay our of confined spaces -Stay above deck in the fresh air -Avoid concentrating on the movement of the boat by looking out over the water toward the horizon or shoreline. -Avoid smoking
The CG restricts the use of antimotion sickness medication for members with how many hours of alcohol consumption?
12 hrs
Can pregnant women use antimotion sickness medication?
No
Who is the Headquarters program manager responsible for OIC review board procedures?
Commandant (CG-731)
Commandant (CG-731) will maintain the review board process with input from who?
Commandant (CG-751) and the BM rating force master chief
Who conducts periodic reviews of the OIC process, Updates/Changes policy and procedures as needed, provides feedback to area/district OIC review board coordinators and conducts phone conference with district board presidents prior to the OIC review?
Commandant (CG-731)
Who implements measurement procedures, captures data, and disseminate to include pass/fail rates, and reasons people did not pass?
BM RFMC
Recommended changes to, or comments regarding, the OIC review board process will be forwarded to
Commandant (CG-731)
OIC positions exist in what two rates?
BM and ET
All members assigned to OIC positions require?
Certification that they are OIC qualified
BMs must be certified by who?
District/sector pre-board, followed by an area/district review board
Headquarters screening PDRs, command recommendations conducted by Commander (CG PSC-EPM-2), and appropriate program managers certify who?
ETs
OIC review board questions should be based on?
Coast Guard-wide operations
OIC review board questions should not be limited to?
A district’s procedures
Written tests and questions that are graded elsewhere are?
Discouraged
Boards should ask open-ended questions to determine candidates?
Leadership, ethics, and professionalism
Board members will be directed to refrain from the use of?
Role-playing scenarios and obscure questions not related to command
Who provides specific guidance for candidates who already earned OIC certification but are sitting before the board seeking additional competencies?
Board President
BMs are required to be certified ashore and afloat, multi-mission or ATON, for advancement to?
E-8 or E-9
BM’s unless previously certified for both ashore and afloat OIC, should request an OIC review board within how long before advancement to BMC?
1 year
BM1’s may schedule a review board after how many years in grade?
2 years
BM1’s with less than two years in grade may request a review board if they have?
Served satisfactory for 12 months as an XPO
Members who have had their certification removed for cause may be eligible for recertification after how long?
Minimum 2 years
Who designates (in writing) the OIC review board coordinator?
Pac Area Commander and Atlantic district commanders
Who has the overall responsibility to conduct, supervise, determine timelines, location, supplies, and coordinates with the board president in the selection of board members?
OIC Review Board Coordinator
Respective units are directed to submit a list of qualified BM OIC candidates prior to what month?
April and October
Candidates assigned to Headquarters, Atlantic Area or logistics/service center units will be considered by OIC review boards convened where?
Their geographically located District
CO’s and OIC’s will submit by letter their evaluations of candidates to the OIC review board coordinator, which will include?
EER and Command recommendations/comments
Command endorsements for candidates attempting to re-certify after a relief from cause must address?
Improvements in the areas identified as problems of time of relief
Can members who do not meet the Commandant’s weigh standards be permitted to appear before the OIC review board?
No
How often do Pac Area Commander and Atlantic district commanders convene and review board?
Semiannually (April and October)
Area/District OIC Review Boards consist of who?
Senior Officer (prior command exp.), CWO Engineer (sector engineer exp.), Command afloat multi-mission (E-8 or above), Command ashore multi-mission (E-8 or above), District CMC, ATON Command afloat (E-8 or above).