EST SPECIFICS Flashcards
What is the embarkation process from start to finish?
What does the prowled “Quickdraw” mean?
Set OVM 1
Who is your liaison to the Ship’s Master while embarked?
Chief Mate
What types of flares are used on an EST?
White Star Parachute, Green Star Cluster, LA51 and LA52.
Who conducts weapons/ammo inventories and how often are they conducted?
Mission Commander, ATTWO, COG, Armorer
While in a foreign port are EST’s authorized to disembark with weapons to provide security? Why?
No. No SOFA agreement, Jurisdiction,…
Who has weapons release authority on an EST?
Mission Commander, ATTWO
What weapons are authorized to fire warning shots?
Crew Served Weapons, Rifles
What are the six (6) criteria for firing warning shots?
- Fired over open water
- When a clear line of fire exist
- From a crew served weapon or rifle
- By trained/qualified personnel
- From a competent authority
- When no other means are reasonably available.
What is target angle?
The bearing of your vessel in relation to contact vessels bow
What is relative bearing?
The bearing of a contacts vessel in relation to your vessels bow.
What is an ISP?
Inport Security Plan
What are some safety concerns on an EST?
Weather, Ladder wells, stair wells, hatches, MOB, etc.
What are some collateral duties that need to be fulfilled in the make up of an EST?
3M, Armorer, CLS/TCCC, CFL Career Counselor, etc.
What are some good RFI’s
Berthing assignments, Weapon Mounts, Ammo, Galley, NIPR/SIPR, React room/staging area, medical support, etc.
What are some items that go inside your TACSUP binder?
Applicable instructions, PPR/SOPs, NAVREG 0847, AOR maps, 1149s, 1348s, etc.
What is the class-action level of a complete TACSUP binder?
The highest level of classification within the binder
When do you conduct the Ship’s Master brief and who conducts it?
During embarkation, MC conducts briefs
What are the TACSUP’s responsibilities upon embarking?
Verify armory, berthings, react space, ammo accountability, EST roster to Quarterdeck
How long do you have to assign life boat sections, conduct egress drill and conduct Man Overboard (MOB) drill?
48 hours