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SAR/AUX Flashcards

1
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Definition and symbol for a square single unit

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High degree of confidence the search object is close to the estimated datum position.

SS

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Definition and symbol for a single unit sector search

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Datum establishes within close limits, very high coverage immediately around datum is desired and the area to be searched is not extensive.

VS

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Definition and symbol for track line search? What type are there?

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Made along track or datum line.

Return/Non Return

TSR / TSRN

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What are the initial track line spacing for a search

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Search object in good weather (wind<15 knots, seas<3’);
PIW: .1nm
<15’: .5nm
>15’: 1.0nm

Search object in poor weather (wind>=15 knots, seas>=3’);
PIW: .1nm
<15’: .2nm
>15’: .5nm

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What is datum

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Expected location of the search object at any given time

Position, line, or area that is used as a reference for describing the distribution of possible search locations

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AUX facility ops and position reports

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Vessel: 60 minutes
Single engine aircraft: 15 mins
Helos: 15 mins
Multi engine aircraft: 30 mins

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AUX safety and security zone enforcement policies

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Advisory only

BO on board, adviser only. Facility may not exercise LE authority

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AUX good Sam policy

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AUX acting in response to a potential SAR before verbal or written receipt of orders, even if in uniform

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AUX faculty readiness statuses

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Alpha
Bravo
Charlie

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AUX and commercial tow policy

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AUX shall notify SMC, remain on scene, and insure provider (commercial salvage) can safely tow

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AUX and emergency medical response policy

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First aid training not required

May only provide if qualified

First aid provided not on orders is acting as a private citizen

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AUX PFD required survival equipment

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Whistle
Reflective tape
PML
Signal mirror

Minimum one EPIRB if vessel not equipped

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Guests or passengers underway on AUX facility

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Not authorized, including family, unless approved by OIA (orders issuing authority)

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AUX crew requirements

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<26’: 1 cxn 1 cr
>=26’<40’: 1 cxn 2 cr
>=40’<65’: 1 cxn 3 cr
>=65’: 1 cxn 4 cr

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AUX operation expenses that are reimburseable

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Fuel, oil, landing and ramp fees, subsistence, ice, etc…

If trailered; vehicle fuel, tolls, ramp fees, parking, park entrance fees, etc…

Charged against district accounting

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16
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AUX time to submit reimbursable claims

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30 days

17
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AUX damage claims

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AUX notify OIA, OIA notifies director within 48 hours

AUX informs insurance company

AUX submits claim

CG conducts claim investigation. Unless considered minor (not exceeding $200)

18
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AUX facility policy with disable vessel not in contact with the Coast Guard?

On orders?

A

May undertake tow

Notify SMC of vessel description, location, destination

AUX makes decision on tow, not SMC. Sensitive section of policy.

19
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What is the definition and symbol for a creeping search pattern?

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Specialized parallel

Used to cover one end of an area first, or to change direction of the search legs where sun glare and swell makes this necessary.

CD

20
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What is the symbol and definition of a parallel search pattern

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Used for large, fairly level search areas, where only appropriate initial position is known, and uniform search coverage is desired.

PS

21
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For a single unit sector search, where do you start your second search

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30 degrees to the right

22
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Symbol for a sector search multi unit? Heading for second unit

A

VM

90 degrees to the left

23
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What is the C/U

A

Communications Unit Controller

Conducts all calls on radio

24
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What is the S/U

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Situation Unit Controller

Not at every sector. Operational tempo dictates requirement.

Handles LMR, marine incidents, counter drug, AMIO, etc.

Maintains a tactical command picture, knows where all blue forces are at all times

25
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What is the O/U

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Operations Unit Watchstander

Responsible for SAR, runs SAROPS

26
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What is the CDO in relation to the Sector Command Center

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In charge of the command center. Makes sure command center follows policy. Reports directly to CDO

27
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What is the SMC in regards to sector command center

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SAR Mission Coordinator

On call outside of command center. Briefs the Sector Commander

28
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Who is the SAR Coordinator, what authority do they hold for cases?

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District Commander. ACTSUS and authority to delegate ACTSUS

29
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Three key items a non-distress boater should be advised

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1) It appears there is no imminent danger
2) It is CG policy time defer to alternate responder; and
3) The CG will assist in contacting requested alternate assistance

Offer a MARB

30
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Action if MARB is declined

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SMC may monitor, but need not take no further action unless requested or situation deteriorates

31
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How long will SMC wait on a MARB response?

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Guideline of ten minutes is recommended before a CG resource or AUX facility is directed

32
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Safe Haven? Consideration?

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Safe haven defined as a location with available means of communication.

Typically vessel assisted taken to nearest safe haven, but exceptions can be made by judgment of SMC

33
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NOK notification process

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1) Obtain as much information/fact as possible, commit to memory.
2) Know the names of both the victim and NOK being notified.
3) Be prepared to answer questions.
4) Wear an appropriate uniform
5) Inform privately
6) Do not sugarcoat it
7) Do not use technical SAR language

34
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Sector SAR structure

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SRU(s)
OSC
Command Center Watch
CDO
SMC
Sector Commander
District Drm 
SAR Coordinator
35
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At the District and Sector level how is SMC designation determined? Who should be designated specifically?

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SMCs shall meet training and knowledge requirements, designated by the SC (or delegated authority).

District & Sector Chief of Response
District Chief if Incident Management
Sector Commander
Deputy Sector Commander

36
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Who can be delegated ACTSUS by the SC?

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Sector commanders.

Sector commanders can further delegate to;

Deputy Sector Commander
Sector Chief of Response

If delegation made, Sector Commander shall advise District Chief of Incident Management

OIC (13 decks)

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