MKC SWE EXAM LATEST
In regards to GMDSS, how many "Sea Areas" are there?
4, A1 (VHF-FM range, 20 miles), A2 (MF range, 150 miles), A3 (HF &
Inmarsat Range, between 70 degrees N and 70 degrees S), A4 (Outside
A1-A3, above 70 degrees N and below 70 degrees S)
What does MISLE stand for?
Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
CIM 16130.2
U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search and Rescue
Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)
3 Emergency Phases
Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
According to COMDTINST M16130.2
Heavy Weather is defined as seas, swells, and wind conditions
combining to exceed 8ft or winds exceeding 30kts
S.T.A.A.R
Used to "Identify Options
When shall a MISLE case be opened?
For each instance the CG is specifically requested to assist
Units shall open a MISLE case within how many hours after
notification?
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No more than 1hr
How many Rescue Coordination Centers are there in the CG?
11
Afloat reporting units shall have their data entered into MISLE by
who?
Administrative Control (ADCON) Commander
Who is responsible to ensure the entire set of required MISLE data
has been entered for all SAR cases?
SMC
For a SAR case what message ensures the information needed to
properly conduct a search and rescue mission is available and the
SAR chain of command is fully aware of the situation?
SITREP (Situation Report)
What sea area does Sector Anchorage VHF cover?
A1
What message allows the reader to quickly find critical information
by knowing that it will always be in a certain place and to identify
vital information that is missing?
SAP (Search Action Plan)
Identify Hazards?
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P.E.A.C.E (Planning, Event complexity, Asset
selection, Communications, Environment conditions)
A Safe Haven is?
Accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of a vessel
Which search Pattern is used when the intended route of the search
object is known?
Track line Pattern (T)
How many Rescue Sub-centers are there in the CG?
2, Sector San Juan in D7 (RSC San Juan under RCC Miami) and Sector
Guam in D14 (RSC Guam under RCC Honolulu)
Within how many hours of the case conclusion shall the entire
MISLE case be validated and the SMC's MISLE Incident
Management Activity (IMA) status must be changed from "Open-In
Progress" to "Open- Submitted for Review"?
Within 12 hours
All E-6 and above can complete the review of all MILE activity at
the unit
True (Each Command shall designate in writing an individual or
individuals tasked with completing the review of all MISLE activity at
the unit)
The maximum distance at which a light can be seen in clear weather
is referred to as what?
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Nominal Range
When taking a flare report from an individual in a tall building,
each floor should be estimated to be how many feet
10ft
Which flare has an average height of 1,000-1,200ft?
Parachute flare
Which flare has a burn duration of 50-120 seconds?
Hand-held flare
Final review of a MISLE case shall be completed within how many
days of case conclusion of SAR?
5 days
Which search pattern is used when there is a high degree of
confidence the search object is close to the estimated datum
position?
Square Single Unit – (SS)
Which search pattern is used to cover one end of an area first or to
change direction of the search legs where the sun glare or swell
direction makes this necessary?
Creeping Line Pattern (P)
Which flare has a rapid rise and rapid decent?
Meteor Flare
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In regards to GMDSS, how many "Sea Areas" are there?
4, A1 (VHF-FM range, 20 miles), A2 (MF range, 150 miles), A3 (HF &
Inmarsat Range, between 70 degrees N and 70 degrees S), A4 (Outside
A1-A3, above 70 degrees N and below 70 degrees S)
What does MISLE stand for?
Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
CIM 16130.2
U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search and Rescue
Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime
Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR)
3 Emergency Phases
Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
According to COMDTINST M16130.2
Heavy Weather is defined as seas, swells, and wind conditions
combining to exceed 8ft or winds exceeding 30kts
S.T.A.A.R
Used to "Identify Options
When shall a MISLE case be opened?
For each instance the CG is specifically requested to assist
Units shall open a MISLE case within how many hours after
notification?
END OF
PAGE
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, MKC SWE EXAM LATEST
No more than 1hr
How many Rescue Coordination Centers are there in the CG?
11
Afloat reporting units shall have their data entered into MISLE by
who?
Administrative Control (ADCON) Commander
Who is responsible to ensure the entire set of required MISLE data
has been entered for all SAR cases?
SMC
For a SAR case what message ensures the information needed to
properly conduct a search and rescue mission is available and the
SAR chain of command is fully aware of the situation?
SITREP (Situation Report)
What sea area does Sector Anchorage VHF cover?
A1
What message allows the reader to quickly find critical information
by knowing that it will always be in a certain place and to identify
vital information that is missing?
SAP (Search Action Plan)
Identify Hazards?
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, MKC SWE EXAM LATEST
P.E.A.C.E (Planning, Event complexity, Asset
selection, Communications, Environment conditions)
A Safe Haven is?
Accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of a vessel
Which search Pattern is used when the intended route of the search
object is known?
Track line Pattern (T)
How many Rescue Sub-centers are there in the CG?
2, Sector San Juan in D7 (RSC San Juan under RCC Miami) and Sector
Guam in D14 (RSC Guam under RCC Honolulu)
Within how many hours of the case conclusion shall the entire
MISLE case be validated and the SMC's MISLE Incident
Management Activity (IMA) status must be changed from "Open-In
Progress" to "Open- Submitted for Review"?
Within 12 hours
All E-6 and above can complete the review of all MILE activity at
the unit
True (Each Command shall designate in writing an individual or
individuals tasked with completing the review of all MISLE activity at
the unit)
The maximum distance at which a light can be seen in clear weather
is referred to as what?
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, MKC SWE EXAM LATEST
Nominal Range
When taking a flare report from an individual in a tall building,
each floor should be estimated to be how many feet
10ft
Which flare has an average height of 1,000-1,200ft?
Parachute flare
Which flare has a burn duration of 50-120 seconds?
Hand-held flare
Final review of a MISLE case shall be completed within how many
days of case conclusion of SAR?
5 days
Which search pattern is used when there is a high degree of
confidence the search object is close to the estimated datum
position?
Square Single Unit – (SS)
Which search pattern is used to cover one end of an area first or to
change direction of the search legs where the sun glare or swell
direction makes this necessary?
Creeping Line Pattern (P)
Which flare has a rapid rise and rapid decent?
Meteor Flare
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