PURSUIT COXSWAIN EXAM
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OPFOR - ANSWER Opposing Force Operator - drive the non-compliant vessel
(NCV)/target of interest (TOI) during pursuit or tactical boat training. The
OPFOR operator is designated in writing by the CO/OIC, and is also referred to
as "OPFOR" during training
OPFOR Operator Roles - ANSWER (01) Enabling trainee success.
(02) Assisting in the development and safe execution of the training plan.
(03) Ensuring safety distance and Speed/RPM restrictions per unit SOP.
(04) Being familiar with the capabilities, limitations, and handling
characteristics of all vessels involved in the training.
(05) Being able to anticipate trainee errors, and having a means to escape an
unsafe situation at any time during training.
(06) Ensuring underway drills and exercises are captured in the E-Training
System.
(07) Maintaining and managing the E-Training System.
(08) Ensuring safety broadcast is issued when engaged in weapons live-fire.
Safety Observer Roles - ANSWER 01) Observe the local operational area for
hazards (e.g., vessels not involved in training, buoys, shallow water areas,
deadheads, etc.).
(02) Preventing/halting any unsafe actions/situations performed by any of the
vessels involved in training.
(03) Ensuring that players are operating in the designated training area.
(04) Ensuring the OPFOR vessel is acting as the give-way vessel.
(05) Scanning the area for safety hazards using all available tools and resources
(radar, lookouts, etc.).
(06) Conferring with the OPFOR operator and DTs before resuming training.
The Crawl/Walk/Run (CWR) training approach - ANSWER an effective risk
mitigation tool. CWR ensures effective training and development of skills while
, minimizing the risk of training injuries. All exercises advance through a crawl,
walk, and run approach during unit level pursuit and tactics training
Crawl Phase - ANSWER Existing knowledge of techniques are executed by the
trainee as new techniques are introduced, taught, and executed at a lower level
of complexity
Walk Phase - ANSWER During this phase, trainees practice the new
techniques introduced in the Crawl Phase, but with increased complexity, more
fluid movement, and less guidance
Run Phase - ANSWER Trainees execute the techniques in a "realistic" scenario
that is commensurate to their skill level
Speed/ Distance/ Maneuvers - ANSWER State max speed, set distance, and
anticipate manuevers
Actual Casualties - ANSWER 01) Personnel Casualties,
(02) Equipment Causalities (ex: loss of propulsion, steering),
(03) Helm lock-up/loss of steering.,
(04) Loss of communication between OPFOR and training boat.
(05) Man overboard (person in the water (PIW)).
Factors to include for capabilities and limitations - ANSWER 01) Boat
construction (size/length) and hull type,
(02) Propulsion type,
(03) Speed/Horsepower,
(04) Ability to maneuver,
(05) Equipment Casualties.
Trainee Experience - ANSWER Factors to consider for pursuit/tactical
coxswains and crew include but are not limited to:
(01) Age/maturity level,
(02) Coxswain hours,
(03) Crew member hours,
(04) Time certified as a pursuit/tactical coxswain,
(05) Elapsed time since last training evolution,
(06) Total time served at a pursuit /tactical unit,
RECENTLY UPDATED
OPFOR - ANSWER Opposing Force Operator - drive the non-compliant vessel
(NCV)/target of interest (TOI) during pursuit or tactical boat training. The
OPFOR operator is designated in writing by the CO/OIC, and is also referred to
as "OPFOR" during training
OPFOR Operator Roles - ANSWER (01) Enabling trainee success.
(02) Assisting in the development and safe execution of the training plan.
(03) Ensuring safety distance and Speed/RPM restrictions per unit SOP.
(04) Being familiar with the capabilities, limitations, and handling
characteristics of all vessels involved in the training.
(05) Being able to anticipate trainee errors, and having a means to escape an
unsafe situation at any time during training.
(06) Ensuring underway drills and exercises are captured in the E-Training
System.
(07) Maintaining and managing the E-Training System.
(08) Ensuring safety broadcast is issued when engaged in weapons live-fire.
Safety Observer Roles - ANSWER 01) Observe the local operational area for
hazards (e.g., vessels not involved in training, buoys, shallow water areas,
deadheads, etc.).
(02) Preventing/halting any unsafe actions/situations performed by any of the
vessels involved in training.
(03) Ensuring that players are operating in the designated training area.
(04) Ensuring the OPFOR vessel is acting as the give-way vessel.
(05) Scanning the area for safety hazards using all available tools and resources
(radar, lookouts, etc.).
(06) Conferring with the OPFOR operator and DTs before resuming training.
The Crawl/Walk/Run (CWR) training approach - ANSWER an effective risk
mitigation tool. CWR ensures effective training and development of skills while
, minimizing the risk of training injuries. All exercises advance through a crawl,
walk, and run approach during unit level pursuit and tactics training
Crawl Phase - ANSWER Existing knowledge of techniques are executed by the
trainee as new techniques are introduced, taught, and executed at a lower level
of complexity
Walk Phase - ANSWER During this phase, trainees practice the new
techniques introduced in the Crawl Phase, but with increased complexity, more
fluid movement, and less guidance
Run Phase - ANSWER Trainees execute the techniques in a "realistic" scenario
that is commensurate to their skill level
Speed/ Distance/ Maneuvers - ANSWER State max speed, set distance, and
anticipate manuevers
Actual Casualties - ANSWER 01) Personnel Casualties,
(02) Equipment Causalities (ex: loss of propulsion, steering),
(03) Helm lock-up/loss of steering.,
(04) Loss of communication between OPFOR and training boat.
(05) Man overboard (person in the water (PIW)).
Factors to include for capabilities and limitations - ANSWER 01) Boat
construction (size/length) and hull type,
(02) Propulsion type,
(03) Speed/Horsepower,
(04) Ability to maneuver,
(05) Equipment Casualties.
Trainee Experience - ANSWER Factors to consider for pursuit/tactical
coxswains and crew include but are not limited to:
(01) Age/maturity level,
(02) Coxswain hours,
(03) Crew member hours,
(04) Time certified as a pursuit/tactical coxswain,
(05) Elapsed time since last training evolution,
(06) Total time served at a pursuit /tactical unit,
