COORDINATORS
What is the SRUs Role during a sar case?
To conduct the search
What is Uncertainty?
When there is Knowledge of a situation that may need to be monitored or more information gathered but does not require to launch and asset.
What Search is used for a PIW?
Sector Search (VS)
What is Crew Fatigue standards on the 29
seas less than 4 = 8hrs
Seas more than 4 = 6hrs
What is the Fire Fighting policy?
Coast Guard personnel shall not actively engage in firefighting except in support of a regular firefighting agency under the supervision of a qualified fire officer, Except to save a life or in the early stages of a fire to avert significant threat without undue risk.
If a Helo and a Cutter are on scene which one is the OSC?
The Cutter.
What is total surface drift?
Combined direction and speed the search object is drifting.
What search is used for an overdue vessel?
Track line Search
What are 3 ways to communicate Distress?
Visual
Electronic
Audio
What is the Maritime Sar Assistance Policy?
Enacted by congress in 1982 the commandant reviewed Coast Guard Policies and Procedure for towing and salvage for disabled vessels in order to further minimize Coast Guard competition or interference with commercial enterprise.
What Role does Sector play in the Sar Tree?
SMC
What is the definition of uncorrelated distress?
does not include enough info to generate a reasonable search area.
What is the track spacing for a PIW?
0.1NM
What is Heavy Weather?
8ft seas & 30kt winds.
What is the General Salvage Policy?
When commercial salvage is on scene Coast Guard MAY assist them within unit capabilities if requested or when no commercial salvage is on scene or when can prevent from a worsening situation or complete loss of vessel.
What is the order of the Sar Tree?
SC>SMC>OSC>SRU
What is the definition of Drift?
The rate/speed at which a vessel moves due to the effects of wind, wave, current, or the accumulative effects of each. Usually expressed in knots.
What search pattern has the search legs Parallel to the Minor Axis?
Creeping Search
What are the 3 phases of Sar?
Uncertainty>Alert>Distress
14USC102 (PRIMARY DUTIES)
Shall develop, establish, maintain and operate with due regard to the requirements of national defense, aids to marine navigation, ice breaking facilities, and rescue facilities for the promotion of safety on under and over the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdicition.
What role does District play in the Sar Tree?
Sar Coordinator
What is Set?
The direction toward which the Datum is moving.
What is the initial track spacing for a search object <15ft and winds <15kts and seas <3ft
0.5NM
What is the highest Amp fuse on the 29?
150
14USC521 (SAVING LIFE AND PROPERTY)
The Coast Guard MAY render aid to persons and protect and save property at anytime and at any place at which Coast Guard facilities and personnel are available and can be effectively utilized.