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COXSWAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Correct-answer-Coast Guard
Regulations COMDTINST m5000.3B
1. Safety and Conduct of passengers and crew
2. Safe pilotage and navigation of the vessel
3. Completion of the mission/sortie
RESPONDS TO:
4. Hazards to life and property
5. Violations of laws and regulations
6. Discrepancies in ATON
When can the coxswain damage the boat?
(BOAT MANUAL VOLUME 1, CHAPTER 2) - Correct-answer-• The probability of
saving human life warrants a maximum effort. When no suitable alternative exists
and the mission has a reasonable chance of success, the risk of damage to or
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abuse of the boat is acceptable, even though such damage or abuse may render
the boat unrecoverable.
• the probability of preventing or relieving intense pain or suffering warrants the
risk of damage or abuse of the boat if recovering the boat can reasonably be
expected.
• The probability of saving property of the United States or its citizens warrants
the risk of damage to the boat if the value of the property to be saved is
unquestionably greater than the cost of boat damage and the boat is fully
expected to be recoverable.
When can the coxswain leave the boat?
(CG Regs COMDTINST M5000.3B Chapter 5) - Correct-answer-• After considering
the crewmembers experience, the operational benefits clearly outweigh the risk
of leaving the boat without a qualified coxswain
• When time permits, every effort is made by the coxswain to receive the
concurrence of their operational commander.
PPE requirement? (high speed requirements) - Correct-answer--Helmets shall be
worn when the potential for high speed operations exists ( 30 KTS or greater )
-Seas 3 Ft. or greater
-Helo ops
29 RBS COXSWAIN Exam 2025; Certified
Exam Questions With Correct Answers |
Excellent Scores
COXSWAIN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Correct-answer-Coast Guard
Regulations COMDTINST m5000.3B
1. Safety and Conduct of passengers and crew
2. Safe pilotage and navigation of the vessel
3. Completion of the mission/sortie
RESPONDS TO:
4. Hazards to life and property
5. Violations of laws and regulations
6. Discrepancies in ATON
When can the coxswain damage the boat?
(BOAT MANUAL VOLUME 1, CHAPTER 2) - Correct-answer-• The probability of
saving human life warrants a maximum effort. When no suitable alternative exists
and the mission has a reasonable chance of success, the risk of damage to or
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abuse of the boat is acceptable, even though such damage or abuse may render
the boat unrecoverable.
• the probability of preventing or relieving intense pain or suffering warrants the
risk of damage or abuse of the boat if recovering the boat can reasonably be
expected.
• The probability of saving property of the United States or its citizens warrants
the risk of damage to the boat if the value of the property to be saved is
unquestionably greater than the cost of boat damage and the boat is fully
expected to be recoverable.
When can the coxswain leave the boat?
(CG Regs COMDTINST M5000.3B Chapter 5) - Correct-answer-• After considering
the crewmembers experience, the operational benefits clearly outweigh the risk
of leaving the boat without a qualified coxswain
• When time permits, every effort is made by the coxswain to receive the
concurrence of their operational commander.
PPE requirement? (high speed requirements) - Correct-answer--Helmets shall be
worn when the potential for high speed operations exists ( 30 KTS or greater )
-Seas 3 Ft. or greater
-Helo ops
