OU Flashcards
Responsibilities of the OU
The OU is a Journeyman-level qualification. In
addition to the duties and responsibilities listed in references (a) through (e), the OU prosecutes all SAR and LE cases in the Sector’s AOR. The OU is responsible for oversight of all CC operations, reporting to the CDO for all on-going missions, boat movements or any other changes throughout the AOR. Although reporting to the CDO, the OU is a qualified Maritime Search and Rescue Planner and is fully empowered to take appropriate action to ensure the safety of persons in actual or potential distress.
Responsibilities of the CDO
the CDO is responsible for providing oversight and
guidance to Command Center watch standers on all cases, incidents, and operational matters. The CDO is a Master-level qualification. The CDO is the Sector
Commander’s direct representative and is ultimately responsible for the conduct of the watch and the safe and successful completion of all Coast Guard missions in the SLIS’s AOR.
Goal for SMC Briefing
10 Minutes from the notification of the incident
5 Eastern townships of Long Island
Riverhead, East Hampton, Southhampton, Southold, shelter island
Department Heads
Response - CDR Lajoie
Prevention - CDR Hason
Logistics - CDR Friend
OU tools and sensors
AMOSS
VMS
Looking Glass
Weather
Windy
I911
5 Steps or ORM
Identify Hazards
Asses Hazards
Develop controls make decisions
Implement controls
Supervise and evaluate
PA Resources
ENS Zhou
PADET NY
2 People who can release names during an active search
SMC and PAO - ex. Overdue
When should NOK be briefed prior to ACTSUS
24 hours prior to ACTSUS by ACTSUS authority
If not possible, do as early as possible
Who should make NOX notifications
CAPT or Deputy
Time requirements for MISLE
- Notification: 1 hour
- Validation: 12 Hours
- Review: 5 Days
Closed vs ACTSUS Case
Closed; All search objects accounted for
ACTSUS: Search objects remain unaccounted for but search is suspended pending further developments
Station MISLE Responsibilites:
Sortie entries
When to open a MISLE Case:
- Notification of distress
- Coast Guard assistance is requested
- Resource is dispatched
What is the OSLTF
Oil Spill Liability Trust Fund (OSLTF) - Tax on oil compaines to fund federal responce to OIL SPILLS when responsible party is not able to cover the cost of cleanup: Established by OPA 90
Activation of OSLTF
Celing and number assignment processing system (CANAPS) - National pollution funds center
1. PR will call command center with information necessary for application for Federal Project Number
2. Needs approval from Responce Department Head / FOSC-R
What are the MARSEC Levels
Found in MSRO (Maritime Security Responce Operations)
MARSEC I: FPCON does not change; baseline security posture – no specified threat
MARSEC II: FPCON Bravo (Threat Response) 24/7 unarmed gate guard with 3 man watch teams
MARSEC III: FPCON Charlie & Delta (Attack is Imminent/Has Occurred) 24/7 armed gate guard with two additional roaming armed teams of 2 guards
Cannot be maintained passed 7 days
COTP may raise MARSEC but on COMDT may lower them
If COTP raises MARSEC level, COMDT must be notified by CIC call immediately and announced to the public via BNM, VTS, web release, Homeport, etc.
Jurisdictional Waters:
1.) 0-3NM: State
2.) 12NM: Territorial Sea
3.) 0-12NM: Customs
4.) 12-24: Contiguous Zone
5.) 3-200NM Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)
6.) High Seas: Area between the territorial seas of nations
7.) Exclusive State Waters: No access to sea
8.) Inland Waters: Waters inland of baseline with access to SEA
MCI/ KR
High risk points which require protection regardless of presence of vessels
1.) P.T. Barnum I-95 bridge
2.) Port Jefferson Ferry Terminal
3.) Moses Wheeler I-95 Bridge
4.) P.H. Memorial Bridge I-95
5). Gold Star Bridge
6.) Electric Boat / General Dynamics
7.) Thames river RR Bridge
Vessel Termination Authority:
Recreational: Boarding Officer
Commercial: District
Commercial Fishing Vessel: COPT
PWCS Steps
- Command Presence
- Warn - pre-authorized / Warning Shots (SNO) - LA 51
3.) Disrupt - Need SNO
4.) Disable - Need SNO
Use of force Steps
- Officer Presence
- Verbal Commands
- Control Techniques
- Aggressive response techniques
- Intermediate weapons
- Deadly Force
Super 6 / 7 (33 CRF)
Enforcement
Assistgance of other Agencies
Searches, Visitations, and removal of vessels
Establishing of security Zone
Possession and control of vessels
Preventing access to vessels or waterfront facilities
Cyber
Federal Maritime Security Coordinator (FMSC)
Develop and carry out Area Maritime Security Plan (AMSP)
- Jointly developed security procedures and measures for area
- Informal MOU within members
Direct Area Maritime Security Committee (AMSC)
- Federal, state, and local agencies, along with industry representatives with a stake in the maritime security of the area
- Assist in development of AMSP via recommendations, feedback, and actual implementation
Federal On Scene Coordinator (FOSC)
On Scene Coordinator for all oil discharge cases in COTP Zone, extending 200 NM seaward
Federal On Scene Coordinator – Representatives (FOSC-R): act on behalf of FOSC
Officer in Charge, Marine Inspection (OCMI)
- Inspections
- Investigations
- Licensing
- Certification
Sar Mission Coordinator (SMC)
Coordinate, Manage, and Oversee responce to SAR
SAP: Expanding Square
Small object, Small Search Area, High confidence
SAP: Sector Search (Victor Sierra)
Small Area, Small Object, High Coverage needed immediately
1. First turn is 120 degrees to starboard
2. Second patterns starts 30 to starboard from course of last leg of the first pattern
3. Minimum radius/search leg length is the distance an aircraft can cover in 1 minute
Search Speed: 90 KTS
Sweep Width: .1
Distance Covered in 1 Minute: 1.5 NM
Coverage: .19 – should be repeated continuously until a coverage of 1.0 is reached, i.e six times in one hour
SAP : Parallel
large search area, equal likelihood that object is in the area as that it isn’t
SAP: Creeping Line
large search area, object is more likely at one end of the area than the other, ex. being carried by current
SAP: Trackline
track intended course of a search object
SAP Barrier
enclosed area with high rate of drift, ex. LKP with PIW
SAP: Shoreline
close inspection of shoreline
SMC Personell
CDR Buck
CDR Lajoie
LCDR Vihonski
OSCS Vance
Mr. Bonneau
LT Murallo
ACTSUS Authority
Active Search Suspended - is a Coast Guard autority that is used in search and rescue missions. The SAR Coordinator District Commanded designates the authority
Probability of Success (POS)
POS is a statistically generated measure of search effectiveness and is the probability that a given search will succeed in locating the search object
POS=POC x POD
Probability of detection (POD)
The statistical measure of average detection performance over a searched area. It is a function of sweep width, Level of effort, and size of the area searched.
POD answers the question “if the search object was in the searched area at the time of the search, what was the probability of detecting it?”
Probability of Containment (POC)
The probability that the search objext are contained in a particular area. Using SAROPS we can develop containment probabilities for a particular instant in time based upon drift and scenario assumptions.
Probability of Survival Decision Aid (PSDA)
SHALL be used for all cases involving persons in the water and where persons are at risk of HYPOTHERMIA OR DEHYDRATION when not immersed.
PSDA - Reliable means for the prediction of survival times from the effects of hypothermia or dehydration
Major SAR
(1) Any case that involves loss of life, loss of property, lives saved, property saved, or
unaccounted for lives or property.
(2) Any case that requires the use of SAROPS to calculate a drifted datum.
(3) Any case that has high media or political interest.
(4) Any case involving a shift of SMC to the next higher level.
Minor Sar
(1) Probable false alerts.
(2) Cases with only assistance to lives or property.
(3) Cases that resolve on their own.
(4) Cases where the only Coast Guard involvement is a communications schedule.
Derelict
LANTAREA:
A derelict vessel is a craft that has been purposely left unattended and in significant disrepair,
such that it may affect the seaworthiness of the vessel and/or affect the safety of the public or
the environment
- SMC shall evaluate whether a search is necessary after an SRU, OGA, or
other trusted sources have investigated the subject craft.
Overdue vs Unreported
Overdue: The time of expected arrival has passed and individual(s) has/Have not been heard from or arrived at destination
Unreported: the time of expected arrival has not arrived, nut the individual(s) has/have not been heard from.
- not required to launch for these cases as distress is not assumed, however, the entirety of the situation should be examined to determine if distress might exist.
Policy on Fire fighting activity
SAR Addendum section 4.4
SMCs shall assume the responsibilities of the Incident
Commander upon receiving a report of a fire involving a commercial vessel or waterfront
facility that involves search and rescue. As the incident evolves beyond normal search and
rescue actions, consideration shall be given to identify the appropriate firefighting
authority with specific firefighting expertise. The discussion to determine the appropriate
agency for Incident Commander or members of the Unified Command shall occur as the
Incident Command is established. Once an initial Incident Command is established, SMC
shall transition firefighting coordination to the firefighting authority
Coast guard personnel fire fighting
Coast Guard personnel shall be prepared for and respond to fires onboard Coast Guard Vessels.
Coast Guard personnel shall not engage in independed firefighting operations except to save a life or in the early stages of a fire to avert a significant threat without undue risk
Commercial vessels and waterfront facilities - Coast guard personnel shall not actively engage in firefighting except in support of a regular firefighting agency under the supervision of a qualified fire officer.
General Salvage
SAR Addendum Section 4.3
When commercial salvors are on scene performing salvage, Coast Guard units may assist
them within the unit’s capabilities, if the salvor requests. When no commercial salvage
facilities are on scene, Coast Guard units should only engage in salvage other than towing
when limited salvage operations (e.g., ungrounding, pumping, damage control measures, etc.)
can prevent a worsening situation or complete loss of the vessel. Any salvage operations
shall be performed at the discretion of the unit CO/OIC.
General Salvage Pudent actions
A.) allowing the next tide to refloat the vessel
B.) Helping the mariner set anchors
C.) evacuating the passengers
D.) Helping the mariner determine the vessel’s seaworthiness
General Salvage Operator Insistence
The Coast Guard is under no obligation to agree to any such request or demand. If a decision to comply with such a request is made, it should be made clear that the operator is assuming the risk of the
operation. The fact that the action is undertaken at operator’s request, and is against Coast
Guard advice, should be logged.
Sweep Width
measure of detection capability based on the search object, on scene conditions, etc.
Track Spacing
distance between search legs
Coverage Factor
Sweep Width / Track Spacing
Ideal 1-3
Emergency Phase Classification
Uncertainty
Alert
Distress
Uncertainty Distress Phase
Phase exists when there is knowledge of a situation that may need to be monitored, or to have more information gathered, but that does not require moving resources
Alert Distress Phase
Phase exists when craft or person is experiencing some difficulty and may need assistance but is not in immediate danger or in need of immediate response. Apprehension is usually associated with the ALERT Phase.
Distress Emergency Phase
Phase exists when grave or imminent danger requiring immediate response to the distress scene threatens a craft or person
Uncorrelated Distress
A distress call where no information on the subject was received, such as position, vessel name or type ETC
Minimum responce: UMIB every 15 minutes for 1 hour
Considerations for a resonable search:
1. Search Object
2. Search resource
3. Search Are
4. Time: 2 by sea, 1 by air
5. SAROPS: 50% or more POS
SAR Assistance Policy (MSAP)
Situations deemed to be distress require immediate response - Minimum response is a UMIB
Non-Distress situations do not require a responce
1. Encourage private enterprise and volunteerism
2. Offer Marine Assistance Request Broadcast (MARB)
c. If no response after 10 minutes or if response time is 1 hour or more, assets may be dispatched to assist
d. Reasonable response time is situation dependent, taking into account the elements of the 10-factor
10 Factor
- Nature of Situation
- Reported conditions - food, water, etc
- special considertations - medical history, injuries, age, ETC
- Reliable communications
- Position accuracy
- Tides and Currents
- Weather
- Visibility
- Apprehension of POB
- Potential for situation to worsen
MEDICO
Medical advice from health care professional, DOD/Coast Guard Physician, or Flight Surgeon
MEDEVAC
Medical evacuation with the intent of shortening the time until medical care can be received
1. Must attempt to contact Flight Surgeon for recommendation, but ultimate decision for MEDEVAC lies with the Aircraft Commander, or Coxswain
MEDEVAC Quiestions for Consideration
- What do they have?
- What do they Need?
- Where can they get it?
- How soon do they need it?
- Can we meet the window of opportunity?
Track Spacing for PIW/ Vessels less than 15’ / Vessels over 15’
PIW:
Day: 0.1
Night: 0.1
Vessels less than 15’
Day: 0.5
Night: 0.2
Vessels over 15’
Day: 1.0
Night: 0.5
Reasonable Search
- Search Resource
- Search Object
- Search Area
- Search Time
- Reasonable Decision: 2 by sea, 1 by air
- SAROPS POS 50% or greater
SAROPS: Time requirement for first drift
Local Policy is to have first drift completed within 30 minutes so as to be able to pass to responding SRU within the time required for them to get underway
SAR program objectives
1.) Minimize loss of life, injury, property loss and damage in the maritime enviorment
2.) Minimize creq risk during SAR Missions.
3.) Optimize use of resources in conducting sar and;
4.) Maintain a World Leadership position in Maritime SAR
SAR Rediness Standards & Requirements
1.) SAR Readiness - B-0 - 30-minute ramp
2.) SAR Mission Response - 1.5 + .5 Response in AOR
3.) National Distress and Responce System (NDRS) Coverage - 1M + 1W @20Miles = 90%
4.) Basic SAR Training - National PQS
5.) SAR Command and Control Responsiveness - SMC Proccess & Evaluate withing 05 minutes of distress
6.) Employment of approved Search Planning Methods - SAROPS
7.) AMVER System - Voluntary high seas
8.) SAR Unit Training & Professionalism
Range Ring Analysis
Utilize range rings created by using the height of the antennas of vessels who picked up the original broadcast.
Continual Searching
Searches shall not be stopped soley due to darkness or limited visibility. A number of factors must be considered when planning the level of effort to apply to searching through the night and during periods of reduced visibility, including:
1.) Search units and sensors available
2.) Crew rest and search unit refit
3.) urgency of responce
4.) Persons in the water
5,) keeping a search unit in the area during night and reduced visibility is also important for survivor confidence
D1 ACTSUS Concurrence cases
1.) Radio Distress Broadcasts
2.) Suspected Hoax / Suspected False Alert
3.) Flare - if first light or daytime search was not completed
4.) Unmanned / adrift bessels - with evidence of recent occupancy
5.) Overdue
6.) Confirmed Drowning
7.) Confirmed PIW
8.) Persons known to be missing
D1 ACTSUS do not need Concurrence`
1.) Non - Radio Distress Alert / Notification
2.) Flare - Incident if first light or daytime search was completed
3.) Unmanned / adrift / derelict vessels - with no evidence of recent occupancy
4.) Unconfirmed / Possible PIW
Safety Zone
Protects mariners from a hazard within a defined geographical area by limiting access to that area
Security Zone
Protects a vessel, facility, or port area in the zone from threats outside of the zone.
Notify Intel events
Suspicious activity, security breaches and lookout list items
How does CC activate IMT (Incident Management Team
Activated by the CDO for events too large for the Command Center to handle by contacting the Deputy Sector Commander, IMD Chief and Planning. Notify D1 if activating
Incidnt action plan (IAP) provides further details.
What is the OSLTF
Oil spill Liability Trust Fund
1.) Tax on oil companies to fund federal response to oil spills when the responsible party is not able to cover the cost of cleanup; established by OPA 90
OSLTF activation
National Pollution Funds Center
Ceiling and number assignment processing system
1.) PR will contact CC with information necessary for application for federal project number (FPN)
2.) Needs approval from RDH/FOSC-R
Marine Casualty
Any casualty or accident to a vessel other than a public vessel which causes significant harm to a vessel’s seaworthiness or the environment.
Serious Marine Incident
1) $200,000
2) Injury to a crew member or passenger beyond first aid
3.) 1 or more deaths
4.) requires drug and alcohol testing
5) Actual or constructive loss of an inspected vessel or self-propelled uninspected vessel of 100 GT or more
6.) Discharge of 10,000 of oil/reportable quantity of hazardous substance into navigable waterway
Types of Marine Casualty’s
- Reportable
- Serious Marine Incident
- Major marine casualty
- Public / Non public
- Significant Marine Casualty - High media interest, internal coast guard communications
Boat categories in ALMIS
FMC
PMC
NMC
Boat waiver types
Granted by Sector Commander with the exception of Restrictive Waivers which may be granted by CO/OIC.
1. Restrictive
2. Disabling
3. Fatigue Limit
4. Operational Limit
Drug and Alcohol Limitys/testing
Recreational
- Alcohol: .08
Commercial:
-Alcohol: .04 - 2 hours to test
.0 for captains of commercial vessels
Drugs: 32 hours to test
BUI Boardings
Boarding Officer performs afloat sobriety test and can terminate or request to terminate if recreational
BO can perform further testing and pass subject to police.
Statement of No Objection (SNO)
The process by which a Coast Guard Flag Officer informs a subordinate commander that the flag officer does not object to the proposed use of the subordinate commander’s lawful discretion and authority.
CIC Examples
1.) Any incident with a possible Terrorist Nexus.
2.) Any apparent significant incident involving important or key maritime facilities or infrastructure.
3.) A Transportation Security Incident.
4.) Actual or potential major pollution incident that requires national level attention or support.
5.) An incident that requires Commandant notification to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
6.) Any other significant mishap or casualty affecting a Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary vessel or aircraft - Generate significant interest.
7.) An incident with High-level / National media interest.
8.) An incident or urgent interest to the United States Secretary of Homeland Secuirty or The National Military Command Center.
9.) Other Incidents defined by policy Command believe warrants immediate notification.
CIC Process
1.) Initial Report (T+5 minutes) - Vertical Communication
2.) Information Dissemination (T+15 Minutes) - Horizontal
3.) Follow-on Conference Call (t+30 Minutes)
4.) Battle Rhythm (T+2 Hours) - Every 0600-1800
