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5 stages of sar - Answer✔Awareness
Initial action
Planning
Operations
Conclusion
3 phases of sar - Answer✔Uncertanty-doubt
Alert-aprehesion
Distress-danger
Responsibilities - Answer✔Safty of passangers and crew
Safe operation/navigation of boat assigned
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Completion of sortie or mission
Report hazards to life or property
Report violations of laws and regulations
Report aton discrepencies
Elements of team coordination - Answer✔Leadership
Mission analysis
Adaptibility
Situational awareness
Decision making
Communication
Assertiveness
Operational risk management 7 steps - Answer✔Identify mission tasks
Identify hazards (PEACE)
Asses risks
Identify options (STAAR)
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Evaluate rish vs gain
Execute decisions
Monitor situations
Coxswain authority comes from - Answer✔M5000.3B 5-1-8
Surf - Answer✔Breaking seas exceeding 8feet
3 types of breaking waves - Answer✔Spilling, surging, plunging
6 min rule - Answer✔Speed (kts) * 10= distance in NM traveled in 6mins
3 min rule - Answer✔Speed (kts) *100=distance in yards traveled in 3 mins
Time speed distance - Answer✔60(distance)/(speed)=time
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