U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Crew -
Section A Exam Questions with Answers
What causes fatigue? - -sleep loss, exposure to temperature extremes,
motion sickness, changes in work or sleep cycles, physical exertion, illness,
hunger, and boredom.
- What is the crew's responsibility? - -To offer their suggestions and
concerns and constantly assess the situation. They must learn to recognize
fatigue.
- What are the primary symptoms of fatigue? - -Not able to focus
Confusion
Decreased coordination
Irritability
Decreased performance
Decreased concern for safety
- What are prevention measures for fatigue - -Rest
Appropriate clothing
Rotating Duties
Food/Hydration
Observation of crew members
- What is the Crew Endurance Management system based on? - -operational
experience, analysis of boat crew missions, information from studies
- What are the requirements for underway time computation? - -Time starts
as soon as work begins on the mission and ends once all work has been
completed.
- What are execptions to underway time computation? - -Trailering activities
and time spent in a sheltered anchorage count as 1/2 time (one
hour=30mins), overtime must be approved through the chain of command
- What conditions can an Auxiliary vessel less than 30 feet operate in and for
how long? - -Seas less than 4 feet for 8 hours.
- What conditions can an Auxiliary vessel greater than 30 feet operate in
and for how long? - -less than 4ft: 8hrs
4-10ft: 6hrs
- What is the standard rest time? - -8hrs
Section A Exam Questions with Answers
What causes fatigue? - -sleep loss, exposure to temperature extremes,
motion sickness, changes in work or sleep cycles, physical exertion, illness,
hunger, and boredom.
- What is the crew's responsibility? - -To offer their suggestions and
concerns and constantly assess the situation. They must learn to recognize
fatigue.
- What are the primary symptoms of fatigue? - -Not able to focus
Confusion
Decreased coordination
Irritability
Decreased performance
Decreased concern for safety
- What are prevention measures for fatigue - -Rest
Appropriate clothing
Rotating Duties
Food/Hydration
Observation of crew members
- What is the Crew Endurance Management system based on? - -operational
experience, analysis of boat crew missions, information from studies
- What are the requirements for underway time computation? - -Time starts
as soon as work begins on the mission and ends once all work has been
completed.
- What are execptions to underway time computation? - -Trailering activities
and time spent in a sheltered anchorage count as 1/2 time (one
hour=30mins), overtime must be approved through the chain of command
- What conditions can an Auxiliary vessel less than 30 feet operate in and for
how long? - -Seas less than 4 feet for 8 hours.
- What conditions can an Auxiliary vessel greater than 30 feet operate in
and for how long? - -less than 4ft: 8hrs
4-10ft: 6hrs
- What is the standard rest time? - -8hrs
