USCG BCM STUDY GUIDE (45 RBM-29
RBS ll) Questions and Answers
What are the 9 Crewman Responsibilities? - answer1.) First Aid
2.) Lookout
3.) Operate Damage Control Equipment
4.) Anchor Watch
5.) Tow Watch
6.) Rig towing and mooring lines
7.) ATON
8.) Surface Swimmer
9.) Helmsman
Describe Fatigue - answerLack of Energy or Motivation
Can be caused by lack of sleep, food, and long hours being active. Symptoms include
disorientation and lack of judgement.
45 - Length Overall (Including Fender) - answer44ft 9in
45 - Beam (Overall) - answer14ft 8in
45 - Draft - answer3 ft 4 in
45 - Bow - answer4ft 8in
45 - Amidships - answer1ft 11in (Deck Recess)
45 - Amidships Aft - answer2ft 11in
45 - Highest Fixed Point - answer13ft 1in (Radar)
45 - Highest Point Unfixed - answer20 ft 9in (Mast)
Reduction Gear (RG) - answerTwin Disc MG-5114-SC, 1.02:1 reduction
45 - Fuel Capacity - answer100% 510 Gallons
45 - Usable Fuel Capacity - answer485 Gallons
Waterjets - answerKamena Rolls Royce FF Model Number 375S
45 - Weight No Crew or Cargo - answer36,700lbs
, 45 - Weight (Normal Load) (4 Crewmembers @210lbs Each) - answer37,540lbs
45 - Max POB (Including Crew) - answer24 @210lbs Each
45 - Max Seas - answer10ft (12ft with Waiver)
45 - Navigation Draft - answer6ft
45 - Max Winds - answer30kts (50kts with waiver)
45' Max Operating Distance from Shore - answer50 nm
45 - Range @30kts in Calm Weather - answer250+nm
45 - Max Speed - answer40+kts @2350 RPM
45 - Cruise Speed - answer30kts @1950 RPM
45 - Max Towing Capacity - answer100 displacement tons
45' ICE BREAKING CAPABILITIES - answerTHIN SURFACE/SLUSH NOT TO
EXCEED IDLE SPEED
Definition of TCT? - answerUsed to Lessen human error while increasing individual and
team performance by getting everyone on the safe page.
TCT Skills? - answerMission analysis, communication, situational awareness,
assertiveness, leadership, adaptability and flexibility, decision making.
List the Operational Risk Management Steps - answer1.) Identify Hazards
2.) Implement Control
3.) Assess Hazards
4.) Make Decisions
5.) Supervise
Describe the GAR model of Risk Assessment - answer1.) Planning
2.) Event Complexity
3.) Asset
4.) Communications and Supervision
5.) Environment
What is the 45 RBM? - answerSelf Righting, planing, monohull with a double chine, 20
degree dead rise at the transom, foam fendering system
RBS ll) Questions and Answers
What are the 9 Crewman Responsibilities? - answer1.) First Aid
2.) Lookout
3.) Operate Damage Control Equipment
4.) Anchor Watch
5.) Tow Watch
6.) Rig towing and mooring lines
7.) ATON
8.) Surface Swimmer
9.) Helmsman
Describe Fatigue - answerLack of Energy or Motivation
Can be caused by lack of sleep, food, and long hours being active. Symptoms include
disorientation and lack of judgement.
45 - Length Overall (Including Fender) - answer44ft 9in
45 - Beam (Overall) - answer14ft 8in
45 - Draft - answer3 ft 4 in
45 - Bow - answer4ft 8in
45 - Amidships - answer1ft 11in (Deck Recess)
45 - Amidships Aft - answer2ft 11in
45 - Highest Fixed Point - answer13ft 1in (Radar)
45 - Highest Point Unfixed - answer20 ft 9in (Mast)
Reduction Gear (RG) - answerTwin Disc MG-5114-SC, 1.02:1 reduction
45 - Fuel Capacity - answer100% 510 Gallons
45 - Usable Fuel Capacity - answer485 Gallons
Waterjets - answerKamena Rolls Royce FF Model Number 375S
45 - Weight No Crew or Cargo - answer36,700lbs
, 45 - Weight (Normal Load) (4 Crewmembers @210lbs Each) - answer37,540lbs
45 - Max POB (Including Crew) - answer24 @210lbs Each
45 - Max Seas - answer10ft (12ft with Waiver)
45 - Navigation Draft - answer6ft
45 - Max Winds - answer30kts (50kts with waiver)
45' Max Operating Distance from Shore - answer50 nm
45 - Range @30kts in Calm Weather - answer250+nm
45 - Max Speed - answer40+kts @2350 RPM
45 - Cruise Speed - answer30kts @1950 RPM
45 - Max Towing Capacity - answer100 displacement tons
45' ICE BREAKING CAPABILITIES - answerTHIN SURFACE/SLUSH NOT TO
EXCEED IDLE SPEED
Definition of TCT? - answerUsed to Lessen human error while increasing individual and
team performance by getting everyone on the safe page.
TCT Skills? - answerMission analysis, communication, situational awareness,
assertiveness, leadership, adaptability and flexibility, decision making.
List the Operational Risk Management Steps - answer1.) Identify Hazards
2.) Implement Control
3.) Assess Hazards
4.) Make Decisions
5.) Supervise
Describe the GAR model of Risk Assessment - answer1.) Planning
2.) Event Complexity
3.) Asset
4.) Communications and Supervision
5.) Environment
What is the 45 RBM? - answerSelf Righting, planing, monohull with a double chine, 20
degree dead rise at the transom, foam fendering system
