OS1 EXAM STUDY GUIDE
Units shall conduct self-assessments of readiness on a ____ basis. - answer- Semi-
anual
Is a scheduled CCAV or CCST visit authorized to count as one of the semi-annual self-
assessments? True and False - answer- True
Units shall keep the administrative checksheets used for self-assessments for a ___
period (at the min). - answer- 2-year
The CSST shall provide a formal report within to CG-741 ___ days of an assessment -
answer- 30
CCST shall provide a formal report to operational commander within __ days - answer-
45
Risk factors include, but are not limited to: - answer- a) Team supervision.
(b) Deviations from established plan, including impact on asset selection.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Changes in weather, sea state, nightfall, etc.
(e) Changes in event complexity, including creeping change.
Who has the responsibility for monitoring and the execution during the operational
period? - answer- CDO
Who? Forward information regarding SAR cases that might be of media interest to the
unit Public Affairs Officer (PAO) - answer- CDO
Who? Review search plans to verify accuracy of planning data input. - answer- CDO
Who? Ensure timely briefing to individuals holding SMC and Active Search Suspension
(ACTSUS) authorities for a given case. - answer- CDO
Who? Classify all SAR cases by using internationally accepted categories (Uncertainty,
Alert, Distress). - answer- OU
What are the five international conventions under which an intervention may be
initiated? - answer- SOLAS - Safety of Life at Sea
MARPOL - Prevention of Pollution from Ships
ICCL - Load Lines
STCW - Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers
ILO 147 - International Labor Organization
,Security Zone - answer- A security zone is an area of land, water, or land and water
which is so designated by the Captain of the Port or District Commander for such time
as is necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to
safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters of the United States. The purpose of a
security zone is to safeguard from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other
subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar nature.
Safety Zone - answer- A safety zone is a water area, shore area, or water and shore
area to which, for safety or environmental protection purposes, access is limited for the
protection of vessels, structures, waterways, and shore areas.
Situations where a safety zone may be established are: - answer- Around a damaged or
burning vessel to facilitate access
To limit vessel access to an area in which spill removal operations are underway
To safeguard a vessel grounded or sunk in or near a navigable channel
To limit access to shore side areas suffering from explosions or fires.
An individual is under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug when: - answer- a.
The individual is operating a recreational vessel shoreward of 3 NM from the baseline
and has a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in excess of the state statutory standard.
b. The individual is operating a recreational vessel seaward of 3 NM from the baseline
or shoreward of 3 NM when the state has no statutory standard, and has a BAC of 0.08
percent or more, by weight, in their blood.
c. The individual is operating a vessel other than a recreational vessel (i.e., commercial)
and has a BAC of 0.04 percent or more, by weight, in their blood.
3 Levels of MARSEC - answer- 1. MARSEC 1 is the Coast Guard's baseline security
posture;
2. MARSEC 2 is an increased security posture, normally implemented in response to a
specific or non-specific threat; and
MARSEC 3 is the Coast Guard's most focused security posture, normally set when
attack is deemed imminent or has already occurred. Because it is resource intensive, it
is normally set in a very limited number of ports/locations at a given time).
PWSA 33 USC 1226 - answer- provides authority for the Coast Guard to take actions to
prevent or respond to an act of terrorism against an individual, vessel, or public or
commercial structure, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and located
within or adjacent to the marine environment, or a vessel of the United States or an
individual onboard that vessel. Such actions to prevent or respond to acts of terrorism
include, but are not limited to:
1. Inspections;
2. Port and harbor patrols;
3. Establishment of security and safety zones; and
, 4. Development of contingency plans and procedures.
Job of FOSC (Federal On Scene Coordinator) - answer- is the pre-designated official
responsible for coordinating and, when necessary, directing all response operations to
oil and hazardous materials incidents under the National Contingency Plan
What is entered in MISLE as "security boarding" ? - answer- the High Interest Vessel
Targeting Policy, COMDTINST 16614.1 (series) or do not meet other policy/guidance
that require a specific type of security boarding (e.g. Condition of Entry (COE) or
National Security VOI programs), but are boarded for security related reasons are
considered non-HIV boardings
Does a foreign vessel need to be inspected at every US port? - answer- After the
security boarding has been performed at the first U.S. port of entry, further security
boardings are optional for vessels making subsequent consecutive port calls in the U.S.,
provided a review of the crew list, intelligence, cargo manifest, and port of arrival
indicates no change to the security risk factors in the risk management tool.
Where can you find guidance on CG SAR messages? - answer- Appendix C
Where can you find guidance on medical? - answer- Appendix D
Where can you find guidance on ORM in the SAR addendum? - answer- Appendix E
Where can you find guidance on SAR contingency plans? - answer- Appendix G
Where can you find SAR check sheets? - answer- Appendix G
Where can you find the search planning guide? - answer- Appendix H
Where can you find guidance flare incidents? - answer- Appendix I
Can units modify SAR checksheets? - answer- Units can modify the format of these
checksheets to accommodate local practices, but shall not eliminate any information.
The specific information to be requested/ passed to subjects in distress in regards to
personal flotation devices and notifying of intended Coast Guard actions must remain in
sequence as contained in the Initial SAR Checksheet
Red and Orange flare - answer- Red and orange flares are recognized as marine and
aviation emergency signals. Reported sightings of red/orange flares must be treated as
distress situations unless sufficient other available information indicates no distress
exists.
What do unresolved red and orange flares require? - answer- Unresolved (insufficient
information to either close or suspend) red or orange flare reports require first-light
searches.
Units shall conduct self-assessments of readiness on a ____ basis. - answer- Semi-
anual
Is a scheduled CCAV or CCST visit authorized to count as one of the semi-annual self-
assessments? True and False - answer- True
Units shall keep the administrative checksheets used for self-assessments for a ___
period (at the min). - answer- 2-year
The CSST shall provide a formal report within to CG-741 ___ days of an assessment -
answer- 30
CCST shall provide a formal report to operational commander within __ days - answer-
45
Risk factors include, but are not limited to: - answer- a) Team supervision.
(b) Deviations from established plan, including impact on asset selection.
(c) Fatigue.
(d) Changes in weather, sea state, nightfall, etc.
(e) Changes in event complexity, including creeping change.
Who has the responsibility for monitoring and the execution during the operational
period? - answer- CDO
Who? Forward information regarding SAR cases that might be of media interest to the
unit Public Affairs Officer (PAO) - answer- CDO
Who? Review search plans to verify accuracy of planning data input. - answer- CDO
Who? Ensure timely briefing to individuals holding SMC and Active Search Suspension
(ACTSUS) authorities for a given case. - answer- CDO
Who? Classify all SAR cases by using internationally accepted categories (Uncertainty,
Alert, Distress). - answer- OU
What are the five international conventions under which an intervention may be
initiated? - answer- SOLAS - Safety of Life at Sea
MARPOL - Prevention of Pollution from Ships
ICCL - Load Lines
STCW - Standards of Training, Certification and Watch keeping for Seafarers
ILO 147 - International Labor Organization
,Security Zone - answer- A security zone is an area of land, water, or land and water
which is so designated by the Captain of the Port or District Commander for such time
as is necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to
safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters of the United States. The purpose of a
security zone is to safeguard from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other
subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar nature.
Safety Zone - answer- A safety zone is a water area, shore area, or water and shore
area to which, for safety or environmental protection purposes, access is limited for the
protection of vessels, structures, waterways, and shore areas.
Situations where a safety zone may be established are: - answer- Around a damaged or
burning vessel to facilitate access
To limit vessel access to an area in which spill removal operations are underway
To safeguard a vessel grounded or sunk in or near a navigable channel
To limit access to shore side areas suffering from explosions or fires.
An individual is under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug when: - answer- a.
The individual is operating a recreational vessel shoreward of 3 NM from the baseline
and has a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) in excess of the state statutory standard.
b. The individual is operating a recreational vessel seaward of 3 NM from the baseline
or shoreward of 3 NM when the state has no statutory standard, and has a BAC of 0.08
percent or more, by weight, in their blood.
c. The individual is operating a vessel other than a recreational vessel (i.e., commercial)
and has a BAC of 0.04 percent or more, by weight, in their blood.
3 Levels of MARSEC - answer- 1. MARSEC 1 is the Coast Guard's baseline security
posture;
2. MARSEC 2 is an increased security posture, normally implemented in response to a
specific or non-specific threat; and
MARSEC 3 is the Coast Guard's most focused security posture, normally set when
attack is deemed imminent or has already occurred. Because it is resource intensive, it
is normally set in a very limited number of ports/locations at a given time).
PWSA 33 USC 1226 - answer- provides authority for the Coast Guard to take actions to
prevent or respond to an act of terrorism against an individual, vessel, or public or
commercial structure, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States and located
within or adjacent to the marine environment, or a vessel of the United States or an
individual onboard that vessel. Such actions to prevent or respond to acts of terrorism
include, but are not limited to:
1. Inspections;
2. Port and harbor patrols;
3. Establishment of security and safety zones; and
, 4. Development of contingency plans and procedures.
Job of FOSC (Federal On Scene Coordinator) - answer- is the pre-designated official
responsible for coordinating and, when necessary, directing all response operations to
oil and hazardous materials incidents under the National Contingency Plan
What is entered in MISLE as "security boarding" ? - answer- the High Interest Vessel
Targeting Policy, COMDTINST 16614.1 (series) or do not meet other policy/guidance
that require a specific type of security boarding (e.g. Condition of Entry (COE) or
National Security VOI programs), but are boarded for security related reasons are
considered non-HIV boardings
Does a foreign vessel need to be inspected at every US port? - answer- After the
security boarding has been performed at the first U.S. port of entry, further security
boardings are optional for vessels making subsequent consecutive port calls in the U.S.,
provided a review of the crew list, intelligence, cargo manifest, and port of arrival
indicates no change to the security risk factors in the risk management tool.
Where can you find guidance on CG SAR messages? - answer- Appendix C
Where can you find guidance on medical? - answer- Appendix D
Where can you find guidance on ORM in the SAR addendum? - answer- Appendix E
Where can you find guidance on SAR contingency plans? - answer- Appendix G
Where can you find SAR check sheets? - answer- Appendix G
Where can you find the search planning guide? - answer- Appendix H
Where can you find guidance flare incidents? - answer- Appendix I
Can units modify SAR checksheets? - answer- Units can modify the format of these
checksheets to accommodate local practices, but shall not eliminate any information.
The specific information to be requested/ passed to subjects in distress in regards to
personal flotation devices and notifying of intended Coast Guard actions must remain in
sequence as contained in the Initial SAR Checksheet
Red and Orange flare - answer- Red and orange flares are recognized as marine and
aviation emergency signals. Reported sightings of red/orange flares must be treated as
distress situations unless sufficient other available information indicates no distress
exists.
What do unresolved red and orange flares require? - answer- Unresolved (insufficient
information to either close or suspend) red or orange flare reports require first-light
searches.
