Sar

Question 1

Title 14 sections 2,88,141

Answer 1

The code states that the Coast Guard shall develop, establish, maintain and operate SAR facilities and may render aid to distressed persons and protect and save property on and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.

Nevertheless, judicial rulings h made it clear that once the Coast Guard undertakes a particular mission, we must conduct t mission with due diligence, we must not worsen a situation by our actions, and we must me reasonable standard of performance.

Question 2

Sar regions

Answer 2

Atlantic and pacific

Question 3

4 program objectives

Answer 3

(1). minimize loss of life,injury,and property loss and damage in the maritime environment
(2) Minimize crew risk during sar missions
(3) optimize use of resources in conducting sar
(4) maintain a world leadership position in maritime sar

Question 4

Msap

Answer 4

Maritime safety assistance policy
Congress enacted 1982

Question 5

Three emergency phases

Answer 5

(A) Uncertainty
(B). Alert
(C). Distress

Question 6

Uncertainty

Answer 6

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.

Question 7

Alert

Answer 7

phase exists when a 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.

Question 8

False alert

Answer 8

False Alert: A case where the subject reported to be in distress is confirmed not to be in distress and not to be in need of assistance. In a false alert case, the reporting source either misjudged a situation or inadvertently activated a distress signal or beacon resulting in an erroneous request for help, but did not deliberately act to deceive.

Question 9

Hoax

Answer 9

A case where information is conveyed with the intent to deceive.