Surface Water Rescue SOGs(RWC Section 1) Flashcards
broaching is _____
the turning of your boat broadside to the
swell or wave
broaching may cause _____.
capsizing
Chapter 5, Article 6
Surface Water Rescue SOGs
Chapter 5 Article 6 Section 1 is _____
Chapter 5 Article 6 Section 2 is _____
RWC operations
RWC training
parbuckling is used to _____ using a _____.
move a load
simple 2:1 MA system
parbuckling is when the load is ____ formed
from a rope, a webbing, a rescue tube, a
blanket, netting, etc. this creates a _____.
placed inside a bight
simple 2:1 MA
PFD is a “_____” and must be _____.
personal floatation device
USCG approved
“rider active”
the operator and sled-rider perform weight
shifting maneuvers in unison resulting in
better trim of the RWC and better efficiency
and effectiveness during operations.
risk management is designed to ______. It
is best done by _____ and _____ that requires
constant _____ and _____.
prevent loss of life, minimize injuries, and minimize property loss. by performing a risk assessment and risk-benefit analysis. determining a plan of action constant monitoring evaluation
5 steps to Risk Management
ID the hazards Analyze/determine level of acceptable risk Determine Plan Implement Plan with Controls in Place Evaluate and Supervision
all watercraft are designed to transport ___
and keep personnel _____.
personnel and equipment
out of the water
watercraft conveyances are _____.
devices meant to transport, move,
or lift watercraft in order to facilitate entry
or exit from the water.
high surf advisories are issued when the
wave heights reach _____.
15’ on N and W facing shores
8’ on S and E facing shores
small craft advisories are issued when
winds are at _____ from the NW-ESE and
when winds are at _____ from the W-SE.
25-33 knots (coastal waters)
20-33 knots (coastal and channel waters)
a small craft advisory is also issued in
channel waters when the wind is out of the
NW-ESE at _____.
30-33 knots