Last Minute

Question 1

Guidance created for safety of personnel involved in heavy weather?

Answer 1

1) Limits shall not be exceeded
2) District commanders may required additional restrictions and requirements for stations under their control.
3) District imposed restrictions/requirements shall be published in writing and copies provided to Boat Forces and NMLBS

Question 2

Minimum training requirements for heavy weather?

Answer 2

1) Conduct pre-brief
2) Crews shall be properly outfitted in PPE
3) Certified heavy wx cxn on each platform

Question 3

Two boat training in heavy weather?

Answer 3

Each asset shall be a heavy weather capable platform. Each boat acts as back up and safety for one another.

Solutions:
Local cutter support.
Neighbor heavy wx station

Question 4

Heavy weather training limits?

Answer 4

Seas: <15’
Winds: <50 sustained
Surf or breaking seas: <8’

Question 5

Five criteria for a boat swimmer

Answer 5

1) no other method of assistance exists,
2) Critical human factors in ref I have been assessed,
3) The potential for success justifies risk,
4) Can be done without undue risk of member
5) swimmer is comfortable with performing

Question 6

What are the heavy weather operation requirements?

Answer 6

1) designated
2) two platforms
3) assigned competencies
4) certified cxns