Crewman Understanding Flashcards
What is the job as a crewman?
To assist the coxswain in all missions and to act as lookouts and combat BECCES
Crew responsibilities
Anchor watch
Tow watch
Lookout
Helm
Damage Control
First Aid administer
Surface swimmer
Line handling
PPE what and when
Air and water above 60
- type iii
Air and water below 60
- drysuits
SAR Vest
MK 79
MK 124
PLB
Whistle
Signal mirror
Firefly
Knife
MK 79
7 flares
Red
4.5 second burn time
250’-650’
12,000 candle power
MK 124
Day/night flare
Night is ribbed
Red flare / orange smoke
20 second burn time
PLB
406 MHz and 121.5 MHz
Accurate to within 3 nautical miles within 90 min
Whistle specs
1100 yards or great distance
Firefly specs
50-70 white flashes per min
100,000 candlepower
9 hrs cont. 18 hrs intermittent
5 mile visual range
Surface swimmer limitations
Shall not submerge
Shall stay tethered
Strictly voluntary