USCG Aux Boat Crew Dry Land questions
and answers with solutions 2025
Factors of Crew Fatigue - ANSWER • Operating in extreme hot or cold weather conditions
Eye strain from hours of looking through sea-spray blurred
windshields
• The effort of holding on and maintaining balance
• Stress
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to the sun
• Poor physical conditioning
• Lack of sleep
• Boredom
Responsibilities of the crew related to crew fatigue - ANSWER 1. Crew members must watch
each other's condition. Note the ability of each member to respond to normal
conversation and to complete routine tasks.
Symptoms of crew fatigue - ANSWER The primary symptoms of fatigue are:
• Inability to focus or concentrate/ narrowed attention span
• Mental confusion or judgment error
• Decreased coordination of motor skills and sensory ability
(hearing, seeing)
• Increased irritability
• Decreased performance
• Decreased concern for safety
, Prevention measures of crew fatigue - ANSWER Some preventive measures are:
• Adequate crew rest
• Dress appropriate for weather
• Rotate crew duties
• Provide food and refreshments suitable for conditions
• Observe other crew members for signs of fatigue
Physical requirements necessary to participate in the Aux boat crew program - ANSWER There
are no specific physical standards for participating in Auxiliary surface or radio operations.
However, Auxiliarists must have demonstrated the ability to accomplish each task in the Boat
Crew PQS and demonstrated the mobility and endurance to perform in a challenging and often
stressful environment.
Policy and responsibility of a crew member when that member is unable or unfit to perform
required duties on an ordered mission - ANSWER Use good judgement and common sense
when evaluating their continuing ability to carry out their assignments. Decline orders when
unable to perform the required duties or when a physician has advised a condition exists which
contraindicates reliable performance.
Policy and responsibility of a crew member when that member observes the inability to
perform required duties in another crew member - ANSWER Bring it to the attention of the
coxswain, flotilla commander, or other commanding authority.
Who is responsible to abort the operational mission if the crew member or coxswain is reported
unfit to perform assigned duties? - ANSWER The coxswain or any officer senior to the coxswain.
What is the policy regarding the administration of first aid, including CPR, by an Auxiliary
member? - ANSWER The Coast Guard authorizes crew members to render first aid, consistent
and answers with solutions 2025
Factors of Crew Fatigue - ANSWER • Operating in extreme hot or cold weather conditions
Eye strain from hours of looking through sea-spray blurred
windshields
• The effort of holding on and maintaining balance
• Stress
• Exposure to noise
• Exposure to the sun
• Poor physical conditioning
• Lack of sleep
• Boredom
Responsibilities of the crew related to crew fatigue - ANSWER 1. Crew members must watch
each other's condition. Note the ability of each member to respond to normal
conversation and to complete routine tasks.
Symptoms of crew fatigue - ANSWER The primary symptoms of fatigue are:
• Inability to focus or concentrate/ narrowed attention span
• Mental confusion or judgment error
• Decreased coordination of motor skills and sensory ability
(hearing, seeing)
• Increased irritability
• Decreased performance
• Decreased concern for safety
, Prevention measures of crew fatigue - ANSWER Some preventive measures are:
• Adequate crew rest
• Dress appropriate for weather
• Rotate crew duties
• Provide food and refreshments suitable for conditions
• Observe other crew members for signs of fatigue
Physical requirements necessary to participate in the Aux boat crew program - ANSWER There
are no specific physical standards for participating in Auxiliary surface or radio operations.
However, Auxiliarists must have demonstrated the ability to accomplish each task in the Boat
Crew PQS and demonstrated the mobility and endurance to perform in a challenging and often
stressful environment.
Policy and responsibility of a crew member when that member is unable or unfit to perform
required duties on an ordered mission - ANSWER Use good judgement and common sense
when evaluating their continuing ability to carry out their assignments. Decline orders when
unable to perform the required duties or when a physician has advised a condition exists which
contraindicates reliable performance.
Policy and responsibility of a crew member when that member observes the inability to
perform required duties in another crew member - ANSWER Bring it to the attention of the
coxswain, flotilla commander, or other commanding authority.
Who is responsible to abort the operational mission if the crew member or coxswain is reported
unfit to perform assigned duties? - ANSWER The coxswain or any officer senior to the coxswain.
What is the policy regarding the administration of first aid, including CPR, by an Auxiliary
member? - ANSWER The Coast Guard authorizes crew members to render first aid, consistent
