U.S Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Crew
FINAL Questions with complete
Solutions
. List the prevention and medication for motion sickness.
anti-motion sickness medications
stay above deck in the fresh air; avoid confined spaces
look out over the water to the horizon or shoreline
State when best to take anti-motion sickness medication.
well-before getting underway to have it in your system
be familiar with its effects - may cause drowsiness
State the physical requirements necessary to participate in the Auxiliary Boat Crew program.
No specific physical standards.
Must have: Ability, Mobility, Endurance
State the policy and responsibility of a crew member who is unable or unfit to perform
required duties on a mission.
Responsibility to use good judgment and common sense in evaluating their ability to carry out
assignment
prior to mission; evaluate physical status and decline orders if unable to perform.
State the policy and responsibility of a crew member who becomes aware of
another crewmember's incapacity, disability, or other disqualifying condition.
Bring condition to attention of coxswain, or order issuing authority (OIA).
, 4. State who is responsible to abort the operational mission if a crew member or coxswain
is reported as unfit to perform assigned duties.
Coxswain or crew.
1. State when the Type III PFD is required to be worn.
anytime when u/w
float coat or mustang may take its place
State when anti-exposure coveralls (i.e., Mustang)) is required to be worn.
when water temp is less than 60°
waiver may be granted when air temp may cause thermal stress (must still have on board)
State the types of PFDs required to be worn when on patrol.
type 3
float coat
mustang
Identify the required survival equipment that must be on the PFD or SAR vest.
All secured w/ 3' lanyard
Blunt tip, serrated knife
Signal Mirror
Whistle: range of 1000yd (½nm)
Personal Marker Light (strobe light): 50-70 flash/min; 2-5mi. visibility
Personal Locator Beacon (406MHz): initial pos w/in 3nm, homing in to 100m
What conditions are what flares most effective?
Handheld for getting attention of other boaters
Aerial aides in location
Describe the action to be taking during capsizing
Hold on
FINAL Questions with complete
Solutions
. List the prevention and medication for motion sickness.
anti-motion sickness medications
stay above deck in the fresh air; avoid confined spaces
look out over the water to the horizon or shoreline
State when best to take anti-motion sickness medication.
well-before getting underway to have it in your system
be familiar with its effects - may cause drowsiness
State the physical requirements necessary to participate in the Auxiliary Boat Crew program.
No specific physical standards.
Must have: Ability, Mobility, Endurance
State the policy and responsibility of a crew member who is unable or unfit to perform
required duties on a mission.
Responsibility to use good judgment and common sense in evaluating their ability to carry out
assignment
prior to mission; evaluate physical status and decline orders if unable to perform.
State the policy and responsibility of a crew member who becomes aware of
another crewmember's incapacity, disability, or other disqualifying condition.
Bring condition to attention of coxswain, or order issuing authority (OIA).
, 4. State who is responsible to abort the operational mission if a crew member or coxswain
is reported as unfit to perform assigned duties.
Coxswain or crew.
1. State when the Type III PFD is required to be worn.
anytime when u/w
float coat or mustang may take its place
State when anti-exposure coveralls (i.e., Mustang)) is required to be worn.
when water temp is less than 60°
waiver may be granted when air temp may cause thermal stress (must still have on board)
State the types of PFDs required to be worn when on patrol.
type 3
float coat
mustang
Identify the required survival equipment that must be on the PFD or SAR vest.
All secured w/ 3' lanyard
Blunt tip, serrated knife
Signal Mirror
Whistle: range of 1000yd (½nm)
Personal Marker Light (strobe light): 50-70 flash/min; 2-5mi. visibility
Personal Locator Beacon (406MHz): initial pos w/in 3nm, homing in to 100m
What conditions are what flares most effective?
Handheld for getting attention of other boaters
Aerial aides in location
Describe the action to be taking during capsizing
Hold on
