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29 RBS COXSWAIN STUDY GUIDE
/ COXSWAIN STUDY GUIDE
GEARED TOWARDS MSU BATON
ROUGE, LOUISIANA AOR.
SAR Policy - ANSWERS-Title 14 USC Sections 2, 88, 141 The code states that the Coast Guard shall develop, establish, maintain and operate SAR facilities and may render aid to distressed persons and protect and save property on and under the high seas and waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. It also states that the Coast Guard may use its resources to assist other Federal and State entities. 3 Phases of SAR - ANSWERS-Uncertainty: doubt Alert: Apprehension Distress: Danger 5 Stages of SAR - ANSWERS-Awareness Initial Action Planning Operations Conclusion Warning signs of unstable vessel - ANSWERS-Listing
Change in equilibrium Free Surface Effect Free communication with the sea down flooding Boat Stability - ANSWERS-Transverse - Side to side movement Longitudinal- Coastal Waters - ANSWERS-within 12 nautical miles of nearest land, shoal waters or nav hazards Open Ocean - ANSWERS-beyond limits of coastal waters PPE Temperature Standards - ANSWERS- 50 degrees or below air and water - Drysuit Above 50 degrees Air, 50 - 60 water- Mustangs Water Temp above 60 degrees- Type III PFD's Safe tow speed - ANSWERS-Maximum tow speed (Square root of length at waterline x 1.34) minus 10% Variation - ANSWERS-Difference between magnetic and true north bearings Deviation - ANSWERS-Affect of metal/electronics on the compass
Trackspacing for person in water - ANSWERS-.1 nm or 200 yards Plotting symbols - ANSWERS-Visual fix = Circle Electronic = Triangle Estimated = Square Dead reckoning = half circle Set and Drift - ANSWERS-Set= Direction Drift= Speed Advance and Transfer - ANSWERS-Advance - Unattended forward movement Transfer - unattended lateral movement Start turning slightly before a new heading to a account for forward momentum. CBDR - ANSWERS-Constant bearing, decreasing range Approaching vessel or being approached by vessel directly, possible risk of collision. PPIRB - ANSWERS-Broadcasts on 406 MHz Disabling casualty - ANSWERS-Are those that make the boat not serviceable
Restrictive Discrepancies - ANSWERS-Restrict the operations of the boat such that it can perfrom some activities but not all activities safely. Boats with restricted discrepancies shall only be operated if the op commander issues written waiver. Or verbal waiver followed by written waiver 4 hours later. Minor discrepancies - ANSWERS-Does not affect the operational readiness of the boat. Shall be documented and monitored at unit level. Restrictive discrepancies (moored) - ANSWERS-Boat shall not get u/w until the discrepancy is or corrected or wiaver granted. Restrictive discrepancy underway - ANSWERS-Coxswain shall notify unit immediately and a recommendation and give recommendation as to whether to continue or abort. Op commander shall decide whether to continue or abort mission. Disabling casualty underway - ANSWERS-Immedieate return to nearest mooring and be placed under "Charlie status" Where to find casualties? - ANSWERS-Operators Manual Appendix D Boat Readiness Status - ANSWERS-"Bravo" no discrepancies "Bravo Restrictive" - restrictive discrepancies with waivers
Towing lights - ANSWERS-Tug pushing composite: powered vessel rules Tug towing < 200 meters 2 masthead lights Tug towing > 200 meters 3 masthead lights Not under command day shape - ANSWERS- 2 balls Restricted ability to maneuver day shape - ANSWERS-ball diamond ball, safe side to pass and danger side designated by 2 diamond or 2 balls Fishing dayshape - ANSWERS-hourglass shape Sailing vessel under power - ANSWERS-red over green, upside down triangle. Pilot flag - ANSWERS-Hotel flag Mine clearance day shape and lights - ANSWERS- 3 point cross with balls, 3 green lights Power driven vessel underway, making way - ANSWERS-one prolonged every two minutes
Power driver vessel underway, not making way - ANSWERS- 2 prolonged every 2 minutes All other encumbered vessels - ANSWERS- 1 prolonged 2 short Towed vessel - ANSWERS- 1 prolonged, 3 short Pilot - ANSWERS- 4 short Aground day shapes and lights - ANSWERS- 3 red lights or 3 black balls vertical Trawling lights - ANSWERS-green over white constrained by draft - ANSWERS-red red red or cylinder day shape fishing - ANSWERS-red over white or hour glass day shape PWCS missions - ANSWERS-security boardings maritime critical infrastructure / key resources Military outload security zones AOR 1 - ANSWERS-North of mm 219 Port Allen Lock
Bridges on ICW Port Allen Lock to Morgan City - ANSWERS- Morley Railroad Bridge MM 56 ICW HWY 1 bridge MM63 ICW Union Pacific Bridge MM63 ICW Bridges on Atchafalaya River - ANSWERS-Simmesport lift bridge MM 4. HWY 1 Simmesport Bridge MM 5. Krotz Spring Railroad Bridge MM29. Melville Rail Road Bridge MM 30 HWY 71 & 190 Bridge MM 40. Whiskey Bay Bridge I- 10 MM 58 29 RBS Manufacturer - ANSWERS-Metal Shark Aluminum Boats 29 RBS Hull - ANSWERS- 5086 Aluminum MSU Baton Rouge AOR - ANSWERS-Lower Mississippi MM167- MM AOR 1 MM219 Port Allen Locks North to Old River Lock AOR 2 MM219 Port Allen Locks South to AOR 3 Atchafalaya MM 0 - 65, Portion of Lake Maurepas in Livingston Parish Extra AOR: Downriver, Bonnett Carre Spillway Launch Ramp LMR 125
GAR Model - ANSWERS-(General Assessment Risk) 0 - 23/Green, 24-44/Amber, 45-60/Red Supervision Planning Team Selection Team Fitness Environment Event/ Evolution Complexity MSU Baton Rouge Core AOR - HDPA - ANSWERS-MM 200 - MM 29 RBS Navigational Draft - ANSWERS- 5 Ft required for normal operations Coxswain Responsibility - ANSWERS-Coxswain responsible for safety and conduct of passengers and crew, safe operation and navigation of boat, completion of missions, and respond to hazards to life/property, violations of law, and discrepancies in aids to navigation. Coxswain Authority - ANSWERS-CG REGS 1992 , COMDTINST M5000. Direct representative of Commanding Officer and as such has authority independent of rank or seniority in relation to other
Length overall on trailer - ANSWERS- 36 ft 10 inches 29 Beam - ANSWERS- 8 ft 5 inches 29 Draft DIW Engines down - ANSWERS- 33 inches 29 Draft DIW engines up - ANSWERS- 19 inches Height, ground highest point on trailer radar stowed - ANSWERS- 10 feet 4 inches Height, ground to highest point on trailer radar up - ANSWERS- 13 feet 4 inches Height, ground to Nav light, deployed - ANSWERS- 13 feet 6 inches Crew capacity pilothouse - ANSWERS- 4 Auxiliary Crew Seating - ANSWERS- 2 seating total - ANSWERS- 6 Fuel Tank Capacity - ANSWERS- 110 gallons
Propulsion Machinery - ANSWERS-Twin Honda 225 4 stroke outboard engines 3 blade propellers - ANSWERS-18" Pitch Solas LEXOR Vessel Weight (full outfit, no crew, trailer) - ANSWERS- 9960 pounds Vessel Max Weight (Full outfit, 4 crew, 6 passengers - ANSWERS- 10,600 pounds Vessel weight (full outfit, fuel, no trailer, no crew) - ANSWERS- 8400 pounds Max outside air temp. - ANSWERS- 135 - 0 F Max water temp. - ANSWERS- 105 - 28 F MSU Baton Rouge Nav Charts - ANSWERS- 11370 Miss. to NOLA 11354 Port allen to Morgan City & Atchafalaya 11369 Lake Pontchartain/Maurepas AOR Bridges - ANSWERS-HWY 190 Bridge I-10 Bridge Sunshine bridge
3 short, operating astern if agree repeat signal Overtaking - ANSWERS-one short, overtake you on your starboard two short, overtake on your port Towing vessel sound signal - ANSWERS- 1 prolonged 2 short Towed Vessel Sound Signal - ANSWERS- 1 Prolonged 3 short Distress Signals - ANSWERS-Red Star Shells, Fog horn, Flames on a vessel, Gun fire at 1 minute intervals, orange background black square over circle, SOS, MAYDAY, parachute flare, dye marker, november charlie, square flag over ball, wave arms, radio telegraph alarm, radio telephone alarm, epirb, smoke, 50-70 flash strobe
