Coxswain Exam 2026 Questions and
Answers
Coxswain responsibilities - Correct answer-The coxswain shall be responsible in
order of precedence, safety and conduct of passengers and crew, safe operation and
navigation of boat, completion of sortie or mission, respond to hazards to life or
property, abide by all federal laws and and respond to violations of laws, verify all
aton discrepancies
Who can relieve the coxswain - Correct answer-CO/ OINC, XO/XPO, or senior
officer of a distress, emergency, or other abnormal situation
What are the three phases of SAR - Correct answer-Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
Definition of uncertainty - Correct answer-This phase exists when there is
knowledge of a situation that needs to be monitored, or needs more info, and does
not require moving resources
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, Definition of alert - Correct answer-This 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.
Definition of distress - Correct answer-This phase exists when grave or imminent
danger requiring immediate response to the scene threatens a craft or person
14 usc 2 - Correct answer-the cg shall develop, establish, maintain, and operate
facilities for the promotion of safety on, under and over the high seas and waters
subject to the jurisdiction of the US
14 usc 88 - Correct answer-The coast guard may perform any and all acts
Necessary to rescue and aid persons, and property
SAR chain of command - Correct answer-Bottom to top: SRU, OSC, SMC, SAR
Cordinator
What are the hazardous areas - Correct answer-bt-9 bt-11
Disabling casualties reduction gears - Correct answer-Red gear pressure below 186
psi or above 250psi engaged, below 15psi disengaged, red gear fails to engage,
Effective mission analysis - Correct answer-1. Defining the mission
2. Determine tasks to complete mission
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Answers
Coxswain responsibilities - Correct answer-The coxswain shall be responsible in
order of precedence, safety and conduct of passengers and crew, safe operation and
navigation of boat, completion of sortie or mission, respond to hazards to life or
property, abide by all federal laws and and respond to violations of laws, verify all
aton discrepancies
Who can relieve the coxswain - Correct answer-CO/ OINC, XO/XPO, or senior
officer of a distress, emergency, or other abnormal situation
What are the three phases of SAR - Correct answer-Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
Definition of uncertainty - Correct answer-This phase exists when there is
knowledge of a situation that needs to be monitored, or needs more info, and does
not require moving resources
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, Definition of alert - Correct answer-This 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.
Definition of distress - Correct answer-This phase exists when grave or imminent
danger requiring immediate response to the scene threatens a craft or person
14 usc 2 - Correct answer-the cg shall develop, establish, maintain, and operate
facilities for the promotion of safety on, under and over the high seas and waters
subject to the jurisdiction of the US
14 usc 88 - Correct answer-The coast guard may perform any and all acts
Necessary to rescue and aid persons, and property
SAR chain of command - Correct answer-Bottom to top: SRU, OSC, SMC, SAR
Cordinator
What are the hazardous areas - Correct answer-bt-9 bt-11
Disabling casualties reduction gears - Correct answer-Red gear pressure below 186
psi or above 250psi engaged, below 15psi disengaged, red gear fails to engage,
Effective mission analysis - Correct answer-1. Defining the mission
2. Determine tasks to complete mission
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