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Search & Rescue Flashcards

1
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Who is the direct representative of the Operational Commander for current operations within the Command Center?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH4)

A

Command Duty Officer

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Who is responsible for the performance of the watch in the execution of its primary functions and ensuring proper coordination of operational plans for a specific operational period?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH4)

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Command Duty Officer

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Who is responsible for the planning and execution of
incident response missions conducted within the AOR?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH4)

A

Operations Unit

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Who is primarily responsible for monitoring planned and emergent activities within the unit’s AOR; tracking the status of activities and readiness of blue forces; collecting, fusing, and disseminating important
information; and monitoring the common operational picture (COP)?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH4)

A

Situation Unit

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Who is responsible for monitoring required voice frequencies, maintaining communication guard requirements, and, as directed, executing tactical communication for emergent operations?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH4)

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Communications Unit

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Who provides oversight of all operational missions within the AOR?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Which watch position maintains an overall awareness of operational activity within the CC and makes necessary adjustments to the watch to react to increased work levels?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Who, when needed, maintains the Incident Commander role for all responses and provides assistance to on-scene personnel until an ICP or IMT has been established?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Which watch position makes recommendations to the Operational Commander for implementing the IMT?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Which watch position provides the tactical brief or OPSUM?

Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8

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CDO

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Who coordinates interactions between subordinate and higher unit CCs?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Who requests and coordinates support from unit subject matter experts? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Who is responsible for ensuring the operational briefs and summaries are passed up the CC hierarchy?
(Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Which watch position is responsible for coordinating the initial actions, planning, and execution phases for any emergent incident within any mission area? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Who coordinates planning with the unit CDO and SMEs for all emergent incidents within all mission areas and monitors specific response actions? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Who interviews reporting sources and conducts research on incidents as necessary for the CC to support planned or emergent operations? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Who coordinates with the SU to retrieve and update information pertinent to an ongoing case or operation? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Which watch position documents cases and enters data into the approved enterprise documentation tool? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Who is responsible for keeping other CC watchstanders informed on new incidents and progress of ongoing mission operations? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Who acts as the CC’s primary POC for emergent incident issues? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Which watch position is responsible for tracking and monitoring the status of all planned or emergent operations within the execution phase of the operational process? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

A

SU

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Which watch position monitors the Local Tactical Picture, classified and unclassified data, sensor data, and continuously monitors maritime activities to identify anomalies in the AOR? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

A

SU

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Who is responsible for ensuring compliance with SAR program standards and response guidance applicable to Command Centers? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Which watch position is required to review search plans to verify accuracy of planning data input? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Which watch position is responsible for ensuring the use of correct assumptions in the planning process? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Who is responsible for ensuring timely briefing to individuals holding SMC and Active Search Suspension (ACTSUS) authorities for a given case. (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Which watch position is responsible for forwarding information regarding SAR cases that might be of media interest to the unit Public Affairs Officer? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Who ensures next of kin notifications are conducted by appropriate authorities? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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CDO

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Who classifies all SAR cases by using internationally accepted categories (Uncertainty, Alert, Distress) (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

A

OU

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Who determines appropriate SMC and takes initial action within 5 minutes of distress call? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Who obtains and evaluates all case data? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Which watch position collects, evaluates, and distributes information regarding new incidents and progress of ongoing SAR operations? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Which watch position develops and executes the search action plan? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Who plans for protracted search efforts and coordinates subsequent SRUs and crews? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

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OU

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Q

Which watch position is responsible for monitoring the readiness status of SAR assets? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

A

SU

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Which watch position assists the OU with collecting, evaluating, and, distributing information regarding new incidents and progress of ongoing SAR operations? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

A

SU

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Q

Who tracks, evaluates, and communicates the potential weather impact on SAR operations, making recommendations for SAR coverage adjustments based on current/anticipated weather conditions? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

A

SU

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Who monitors planned or emergent cases that could potentially develop into a SAR case? (Command Center Manual CIM3120.20A CH8)

A

SU

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Q

What is used to communicate critical information to all participating SRUs and other appropriate parities during search and rescue operations? (CIM 16130.2F, app C, H) [OS3]

A

Search Action Plan (SAP)

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40
Q

How many sections are contained within a Search and Rescue Action Plan? (CIM 16130.2F, app C) [OS1]

A

7

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Q

Who is responsible for directing the overall response to a SAR incident, maintaining oversight of all SAR-related telecommunications? (TTP 6-01.2) [OS1]

A

SAR mission coordinator (SMC)

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Who reports to the operational commander and subject to tasking by the SMC, providing rapid and reliable communications to execute command and control decisions? (TTP 6-01.2) [OS1]

A

On-scene coordinator (OSC)

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43
Q

What is the international calling and distress frequency? (CIM 2000.3G) [OS3[

A

156.8 MHz (Ch 16)

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44
Q

What is the digital selective calling (DSC) frequency? (CIM 2000.3G) [OS3]

A

156.525 MHz (Ch 70)

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45
Q

Which GMDSS area covers the coastal area up to 20 NM (VHF range)? (CIM 2000.3G) [OS3]

A

Sea Area A1

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Q

Which GMDSS area covers the costal area up to 200 NM offshore (MF range)? (CIM 2000.3G) [OS3]

A

Sea Area A2

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47
Q

Which GMDSS area utilized mobile satellite services or HF and covers between 70 degrees north and 70 degrees south? (CIM 2000.3G) [OS3]

A

Sea Area A3

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48
Q

Which GMDSS area covers the Polar Region and requires HF communications? (CIM 2000.3G) [OS3]

A

Sea Area A4

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49
Q

What is the 4 major pieces of information collected in order on the initial SAR checkcheet (or SAR QRC). (CIM 16130.2F) (TTP 3-56.1A) [OS3]

A

Position, People on Board, Nature of Distress, Description of vessel.

50
Q

How many GMDSS functions must SOLAS ships be capable of performing? (CIM 16130.2F) (OS1)

A

9

51
Q

What frequency does EPIRBs, PLBs, and ELTs transmit on? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS3]

A

406 MHz

52
Q

Which emergency phase exists where there is knowledge of a situation that may need to be monitored, or have more information gathered, but that does not require moving resources? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS3]

A

Uncertainty

53
Q

Which emergency 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, and associated with “apprehension”? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS3]

A

Alert

54
Q

Which emergency phase exists when grave or imminent danger requiring immediate response to the distress scene threatens a craft or person? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS3]

A

Distress

55
Q

What is the term that defines the maximum distance at which light can be seen in clear weather (up to 10 NM)? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS1]

A

Nominal Range

56
Q

What is the maximum distance at which light can be seen under existing visibility conditions? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS1]

A

Luminous Range

57
Q

What is the maximum distance at which the curvature of the earth permits light to be seen at a particular height of eye without regard to the luminous intensity of the light? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS1]

A

Geographic Range

58
Q

What stage requires some immediate action after a report about persons or craft in distress? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS1]

A

Initial Action

59
Q

In what stage is operational risk management evaluated? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS1]

A

Planning

60
Q

What type of risk management is conducted well in advance of planned or anticipated operations and activities to identify potential challenges and hazards? (CI 3500.3A) [OS1]]

A

Deliberate

61
Q

What tool is used to identify “what could go wrong”? (CI 3500.3A) [OS1]]

A

Risk Assessment Matrix

62
Q

What is a function of physiological and psychological factors that supports the ability of crewmembers to perform safely and effectively? (CI 3500.3A) [OS1]]

A

Crew Endurance

63
Q

What type of risk assessment shall all units use to assess risk prior to engaging in operations that expose personnel to hazards, while conducting updates throughout the execution phase if conditions change? (CI 3500.3A) [OS1]]

A

Real-Time

64
Q

Identify the following for the RBS: (CIM 161320.2F) [OS1]

  • Max range
  • Max offshore distance
  • Max sea
  • Max wind
  • Max draft
  • Max towing
  • Max POB
A
  • 150 NM
  • 10 NM
  • 6’
  • 25 KTS
  • 3’ 3”
  • 10 tons
  • 10
65
Q

Identify the following for the RBM: (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

  • Max range
  • Max offshore distance
  • Max sea
  • Max wind
  • Max draft
  • Max towing
  • Max POB
A
  • 250 NM
  • 50 NM
  • 12’
  • 50 KTS
  • 3’ 4”
  • 100 tons
  • 24
66
Q

Identify the following for the MLB: (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

  • Max range
  • Max offshore distance
  • Max sea
  • Max wind
  • Max draft
  • Max towing
  • Max POB
A
  • 200 NM
  • 50NM
  • 30’
  • 50 KTS
  • 4’ 6”
  • 150 tons
  • 9
67
Q

Identify the following for the 87’ CPB: (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

  • Max range
  • Max sea
  • Max draft
  • Max towing
A
  • 875 NM
  • 12’
  • 6’
  • 200 tons
68
Q

Identify the following for the 110’ WPB: (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

  • Max range
  • Max sea
  • Max draft
  • Max towing
A
  • 3,330 NM
  • 12’
  • 10’
  • 500 tons
69
Q

When the search object is not located upon arrival on scene, the default initial response is to conduct a search with an average coverage of ___. (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

A

1.0

70
Q

For an expanding square search, the track spacing should be ____ the sweep width. (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

A

equal

71
Q

For a sector search by surface craft, the search radius should be ___ the sweep width. (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

A

twice

72
Q

For a sector search by aircraft SRUs, the minimum radius should be the distance an aircraft can cover in ___, or ___ the sweep width. (CIM 161630.2F) [OS1]

A

one minute

twice

73
Q

In order of precedence, who should the District Command Centers contact for medical advice? (CIM 16130.2F) [OS1]

A

CG or DoD Flight Surgeons
CG or DoD Aviation Medical Officers
CG or DoD General Medical Officers
Civilian physicians

74
Q

What is the probability that the search object will be in some bounded area when search facilities can be on scene searching? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Probability of Containment (POC)

75
Q

What is the probability that the search object will be detected, assuming it will be in an area during the time the area is searched? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Probability of Detection (POD)

76
Q

What is the probability of finding the search object based on both POCs for the area searched and the PODs from searching the areas? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Probability of Success (POS)

77
Q

The ultimate goal of search planning is: ____ (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

To find the survivors of a distress incident as quickly as possible.

78
Q

What shall be used to plan oceanic, coastal, and Great Lakes searches whenever practicable? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System (SAROPS)

79
Q

What is current generated by the wind acting on the water surface over a period of time? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Wind Current (WC)

80
Q

What is the current that is found in coastal waters and changes direction and velocity as the tide changes? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Tidal Current (TC)

81
Q

What is the vector sum of currents affecting the search object? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Total Water Current (TWC)

82
Q

What is the movement through water caused by winds blowing against the exposed surfaces of the search object? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Leeway (LW)

83
Q

What is the width of a swath centered on the SRU’s track, where the probability of detecting the search object if it is inside the swath? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Sweep Width (W)

84
Q

Corrected sweep width (Wc) is equal to _____ (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Sweep width uncorrected (Wu) * weather (Fw) * fatigue (Ff) * aircraft speed correction(Fv)

85
Q

What is the distance between two adjacent parallel search legs? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Track Spacing (S)

86
Q

Coverage factor (C) is equal to:___? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Sweep Width / Track Spacing

C = W / S

87
Q

What is the measure of search thoroughness? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Coverage Factor (C)

88
Q

SAROPS computes probability of success by using the formula ____? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

1 - Pfail

89
Q

Probability of Success (POS) can be manually calculated by using the formula ____? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

POS =- POC x POD

90
Q

What shall be used for all cases involving person in the water and where persons are at risk of hypothermia or dehydration when not immersed? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Probability of Survival Decision Aid (PSDA)

91
Q

What are the four stages of Cold Water Immersion? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

1) Initial immersion Cold Shock
2) Cold Incapacitation
3) Hypothermia
4) Circum-Rescue Collapse

92
Q

What is a span of time for which a search is planned that involves either one SRU or several SRUs on scene? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Epoch

93
Q

Which SAROPS scenario is used whenever the position and time of the distress incident are approximately known? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

LKP

94
Q

Which SAROPS scenario is used when the position is calculated based off of a distressed craft’s LKP, intended course and speed? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

LKP + DR

95
Q

Which SAROPS scenario is used when a distress time is known and a polygon is created to cover a generalized location of distress? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Area

96
Q

Which SAROPS scenarios is used when a distressed person or vessel is confirmed departing from an originating source and confirmed not arriving at the intended destination? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Voyage

97
Q

What is used to provide SAR planners with Leeway Winds and Currents? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Environmental Data Server (EDS)

98
Q

Which POS in the SAROPS Planner represents the chances that, by the end of this search if everything goes as planned, the search object will/should have been located if all the data and assumptions used to date are accurate? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Cumulative POS

99
Q

What is required for all search efforts beyond initial response and in all cases where two or more search facilities are conducting searches? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Search Action Plan (SAP)

100
Q

How many sections are in a SAR SITREP? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

1) Situation
2) Actions Taken
3) Future Plans
4) Amplifying Info
5) Case Status

101
Q

The ____ is the location in the search pattern where the SRU begins searching. (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Commence Search Point (CSP)

102
Q

What is the long leg along the track of any pattern? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Search Leg

103
Q

What is the connection between two search legs? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Crossleg

104
Q

What is the general direction in which an SRU moves through a rectangular or square area? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Creep

105
Q

Which search pattern is used when the intended route of the search object is known? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Trackline (T)

106
Q

Which search pattern is used for large search areas where uniform coverage is desired? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Parallel (P)

107
Q

Which search pattern is used to cover a specific end of a search area first? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Creeping Line (C)

108
Q

Which search pattern is used when some doubt exists about the distress position. (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Expanding Square (S)

109
Q

Which search pattern is used when datum is established within close limits, a very high coverage is desired in the immediate vicinity of datum, and the area to be search is not extensive? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Sector Pattern (V)

110
Q

Which search pattern is used in mountainous and hilly terrain? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Contour Pattern (O)

111
Q

Which search pattern is used only at night when attempting to locate survivors without a visual aid? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Flare Pattern (F)

112
Q

Which search pattern is used to locate emergency transmitters or other radio or electronic emissions from survivors or distressed craft when the detected signal is too weak for home equipment to receive? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Homing Pattern (H)

113
Q

How many search patters are listed in the Annex H of the SAR Addendum? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

9

114
Q

Which search pattern is used to ensure the legs are perpendicular to the expected relative movement of targets? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Barrier Pattern (B)

115
Q

In the example “PMR”, what does the each segment of the nomenclature represent? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A 
P = Parallel
M = Multiunit
R = Return
116
Q

When persons who are the object of a search are all accounted for, the case can be ____. (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Closed

117
Q

When a SAR case cannot be closed and further search efforts appear futile, the authority to grant ACTSUS inherently rest with who? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

SAR Coordinator

118
Q

ACTSUS authority may be delegated below the Sector Commander to who? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

Sector Deputy

Sector Response Chief

119
Q

When shall a SAR case study be conducted? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

1) Survivors located inside search area after ACTSUS granted
2) Survivors located outside search area by entity not involved with search while in-progress
3) Directed by CG-SAR or SAR Coordinator

120
Q

How many sections are in a SAR case study? (CIM 16130.2F) [OSC]

A

1) Consolidated Case Narrative
2) Facts of the Case
3) Opinions
4) Recommendations
5) Enclosures

121
Q

What are the 5 SAR Operations Stages?

A 
Awareness
Initial Action
Planning
Operations 
Conclusion
122
Q

What does the Operations Stage encompass?

A

The SAR Operations Stage encompasses all activities that involve searching for the distressed persons or craft, providing assistance and bringing them to a safe place.

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