USCG Boat Crew | exam 2025/2026 | Questions and
answers
1. Helm watch
2. Lookout watch
3. Tow watch
What are the 8 duties of a boat crew 4.Anchor watch
member? 5.Rig towing and mooring lines
6. Act as a surface swimmer
7. Administer first aid
8. Operate damage control equipment
1. Description
When reporting contacts, what is the order 2. Bearing
in which they are reported? 3.Range
4.Aspect
A lowering of the core body temperature due to exposure of cold (water or air)
What is hypothermia?
resulting in a subnormal body temperature.
At what body temperature does 95 degrees F
hypothermia begin?
1. Displacement
What are the 3 basic hull types? 2. Semi-displacement
3.Planing
Displaces (pushes away) water allowing the vessel to settle down in the water.
Displacement hull
Found on tankers and freighters; ATON vessels
Planing hull At certain speeds, the hull will skim along the surface of the water.
Combination of planing and displacement hull; doesn't truly get on the plane. Found
Semi-displacement hull
on medium-sized small boats such as the MLB or UTB
What is pitch? The distance a propeller will travel through a gelatinous object in one revolution.
What is stability? The ability of a vessel to return to a upright position after being heeled over.
, What are the 2 forces that affect stability? Center of gravity and bouyancy
What is center of gravity? The point at which the weight of a vessel acts vertically downward
What is buoyancy? The upward force of water displaced by the hull
What is sector NY's phone number? 718-354-4141
What is station King's Point's phone (516) 466-7136
number?
Green Amber Red
What does GAR stand for?
General Assessment of Risk
What is the purpose of GAR? To calculate risk
1. Supervision
2. Team selection
3.Planning
What are the 6 components of GAR?
4. Environment
5. Team fitness
6. Event or Evolution complexity
G=0-23
What are the ranges for GAR? A=24-44
R=45-60
Proper proportions of oxygen, heat, fuel, and a chemical chain reaction are required
What is the fire tetrahedron?
for a fire.
Common combustibles, such as wood and wood-based materials, cloth, paper,
Class Alpha fire
rubber, and certain plastics
Smoke color for Class Alpha Fire White or grey
Primary extinguishing agent for Class Water
Alpha fire PKP (dry chemical)
Class Bravo fire Flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, greases, petroleum products
Smoke color for Class Bravo fire Black or brown
AFFF
Primary extinguishing agent for Class
CO2
Bravo fire
PKP (dry chemical)
Class Charlie fire Energized electrical equipment, conductors, or appliances
Smoke color for Class Charlie fire Blue or white
Primary extinguishing agent for Class CO2
Charlie fire PKP (dry chemical)
Class Delta fire Combustible metals, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and titanium
Smoke color for Class Delta fire Depends on the metal being burned
Primary extinguishing options for Class Water (high velocity fog)
Delta fire Sand (placed underneath the metal)
answers
1. Helm watch
2. Lookout watch
3. Tow watch
What are the 8 duties of a boat crew 4.Anchor watch
member? 5.Rig towing and mooring lines
6. Act as a surface swimmer
7. Administer first aid
8. Operate damage control equipment
1. Description
When reporting contacts, what is the order 2. Bearing
in which they are reported? 3.Range
4.Aspect
A lowering of the core body temperature due to exposure of cold (water or air)
What is hypothermia?
resulting in a subnormal body temperature.
At what body temperature does 95 degrees F
hypothermia begin?
1. Displacement
What are the 3 basic hull types? 2. Semi-displacement
3.Planing
Displaces (pushes away) water allowing the vessel to settle down in the water.
Displacement hull
Found on tankers and freighters; ATON vessels
Planing hull At certain speeds, the hull will skim along the surface of the water.
Combination of planing and displacement hull; doesn't truly get on the plane. Found
Semi-displacement hull
on medium-sized small boats such as the MLB or UTB
What is pitch? The distance a propeller will travel through a gelatinous object in one revolution.
What is stability? The ability of a vessel to return to a upright position after being heeled over.
, What are the 2 forces that affect stability? Center of gravity and bouyancy
What is center of gravity? The point at which the weight of a vessel acts vertically downward
What is buoyancy? The upward force of water displaced by the hull
What is sector NY's phone number? 718-354-4141
What is station King's Point's phone (516) 466-7136
number?
Green Amber Red
What does GAR stand for?
General Assessment of Risk
What is the purpose of GAR? To calculate risk
1. Supervision
2. Team selection
3.Planning
What are the 6 components of GAR?
4. Environment
5. Team fitness
6. Event or Evolution complexity
G=0-23
What are the ranges for GAR? A=24-44
R=45-60
Proper proportions of oxygen, heat, fuel, and a chemical chain reaction are required
What is the fire tetrahedron?
for a fire.
Common combustibles, such as wood and wood-based materials, cloth, paper,
Class Alpha fire
rubber, and certain plastics
Smoke color for Class Alpha Fire White or grey
Primary extinguishing agent for Class Water
Alpha fire PKP (dry chemical)
Class Bravo fire Flammable or combustible liquids, flammable gases, greases, petroleum products
Smoke color for Class Bravo fire Black or brown
AFFF
Primary extinguishing agent for Class
CO2
Bravo fire
PKP (dry chemical)
Class Charlie fire Energized electrical equipment, conductors, or appliances
Smoke color for Class Charlie fire Blue or white
Primary extinguishing agent for Class CO2
Charlie fire PKP (dry chemical)
Class Delta fire Combustible metals, such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, and titanium
Smoke color for Class Delta fire Depends on the metal being burned
Primary extinguishing options for Class Water (high velocity fog)
Delta fire Sand (placed underneath the metal)
