Search and Rescue Response

Question 1

Define search and rescue

Answer 1

The search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.

Question 2

State and describe the three emergency phases

Answer 2

An UNCERTAINTY 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.
(b) An ALERT 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.

The DISTRESS phase exists when grave or imminent danger requiring immediate response to the distress scene threatens a craft or person

Question 3

State when issuing a MARB is appropriate

Answer 3

When specific alternate assistance is not requested or available, mariners will be informed that a broadcast can be made to determine if someone in the area can come to their assistance.
(1) If the mariner requesting assistance states that a MARB is not desired or specifically requests that a Coast Guard resource or an Auxiliary facility be dispatched, outline the policy again. Notify the mariner that unless a specific request is made for alternate assistance, the mariner must accept either the alternative of letting the Coast Guard make a MARB, or the mariner can arrange for assistance.

Question 4

What is a UMIB? What are the pro words associated with it

Answer 4

Urgent Marine Information Broadcasts (UMIBs) are a tool used by Coast Guard SAR Mission Coordinators to alert the maritime public to a distress or potential distress situation. Specific communications procedures and formatting to be used for UMIBs are outlined in Chapter 12 of Reference (p), the Coast Guard Telecommunications Manual.
2.6.1.1 When to Issue a UMIB. UMIBs should be issued whenever the SMC determines that important maritime information needs to reach the widest possible audience. UMIBs shall be used upon the receipt of:
(a) all uncorrelated MAYDAY channel 16 calls; (b) uncorrelated VHF-FM DSC distress calls; (c) flare sightings;
(d) overdue vessel reports; and
(e) other situations as deemed necessary by the SMC.
UMIBs should be issued on a schedule as outlined in Table 12-1 of Reference (p). In general, this means a UMIB is issued upon receipt, and every fifteen minutes thereafter for the first hour. After that time, UMIBs are issued along with scheduled broadcasts until cancelled, or as directed by the originator on a case-by-case basis.
2.6.1.2 Who Should Issue a UMIB. Qualified communications personnel at COMMSTAs and Sector Command Centers, when directed by appropriate authority, will issue UMIBs.

Question 5

What is a SMIB? What are the pro words associated with it

Question 6

State when and how to use pre-comms and X comms

Question 7

Explain medevac and medico procedures

Question 8

Identify other SAR rescues and capabilities in the stations AOR and how to contact them for a SAR case

Question 9

List the hospitals in the AOR

Question 10

List salvage companies within stations AOR

Question 11

List the 16 international distress signals

Question 12

Explain the sectors watch construct. (CU, SU, OU, CDO, SMC, RDH)

Question 13

Explain the use of Sar check sheets and what information is important

Question 14

Explain the SAR chain of command