Uscg coxswain study guide Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
5 stages of sar - Correct answer-Awareness
Initial action
Planning
Operations
Conclusion
3 phases of sar - Correct answer-Uncertanty-doubt
Alert-aprehesion
Distress-danger
Responsibilities - Correct answer-Safty of passangers and crew
Safe operation/navigation of boat assigned
Completion of sortie or mission
Report hazards to life or property
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,Report violations of laws and regulations
Report aton discrepencies
Elements of team coordination - Correct answer-Leadership
Mission analysis
Adaptibility
Situational awareness
Decision making
Communication
Assertiveness
Operational risk management 7 steps - Correct answer-Identify mission tasks
Identify hazards (PEACE)
Asses risks
Identify options (STAAR)
Evaluate rish vs gain
Execute decisions
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, Monitor situations
Coxswain authority comes from - Correct answer-M5000.3B 5-1-8
Surf - Correct answer-Breaking seas exceeding 8feet
3 types of breaking waves - Correct answer-Spilling, surging, plunging
6 min rule - Correct answer-Speed (kts) * 10= distance in NM traveled in 6mins
3 min rule - Correct answer-Speed (kts) *100=distance in yards traveled in 3 mins
Time speed distance - Correct answer-60(distance)/(speed)=time
VS search
Speed=60D/9minutes(time)
Reduction gear/transmission - Correct answer-Twin disc MG-5114 SC 1.02:1
reduction
Engine rotates 1 per red gear 1.02 rotation
Two types of stability - Correct answer-Longitudinal (fore and aft)
Transverse (pitch poling)
Two forces that affect stability - Correct answer-Static (within hull)
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Questions and Answers
5 stages of sar - Correct answer-Awareness
Initial action
Planning
Operations
Conclusion
3 phases of sar - Correct answer-Uncertanty-doubt
Alert-aprehesion
Distress-danger
Responsibilities - Correct answer-Safty of passangers and crew
Safe operation/navigation of boat assigned
Completion of sortie or mission
Report hazards to life or property
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,Report violations of laws and regulations
Report aton discrepencies
Elements of team coordination - Correct answer-Leadership
Mission analysis
Adaptibility
Situational awareness
Decision making
Communication
Assertiveness
Operational risk management 7 steps - Correct answer-Identify mission tasks
Identify hazards (PEACE)
Asses risks
Identify options (STAAR)
Evaluate rish vs gain
Execute decisions
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, Monitor situations
Coxswain authority comes from - Correct answer-M5000.3B 5-1-8
Surf - Correct answer-Breaking seas exceeding 8feet
3 types of breaking waves - Correct answer-Spilling, surging, plunging
6 min rule - Correct answer-Speed (kts) * 10= distance in NM traveled in 6mins
3 min rule - Correct answer-Speed (kts) *100=distance in yards traveled in 3 mins
Time speed distance - Correct answer-60(distance)/(speed)=time
VS search
Speed=60D/9minutes(time)
Reduction gear/transmission - Correct answer-Twin disc MG-5114 SC 1.02:1
reduction
Engine rotates 1 per red gear 1.02 rotation
Two types of stability - Correct answer-Longitudinal (fore and aft)
Transverse (pitch poling)
Two forces that affect stability - Correct answer-Static (within hull)
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