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USCG Auxiliary Boat Crew QE Study
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1.1.2 State crew's responsibility and the policy regarding fatigue - ✔✔ 1.1.3 Crew Fatigue Symptoms (5) - ✔✔1. Loss of focus
- Mental confusion
- Decreased coordination and performance
- Irritability
- Decreased concern for safety 1.1.4 Crew Fatigue Prevention (5) - ✔✔1. Adequate rest
- Appropriate dress
- Rotate crew duties
- Provide food and refreshments
- Observe signs in others Note: Coxswain's responsibility is crew safety. Crew need also be aware of each other. 1.2.1 Physical requirements for Boat Crew - ✔✔To be able to perform the required tasks of boat crew
1.2.2 Crew member responsibility when self or others are unfit for duties - ✔✔Report to coxswain, FC, and Director via chain of command. 1.2.3 State policy of a crew member when unable or unfit to perform a task on an ordered mission - ✔✔ 1.2.4 Policy on Aborting Missions - ✔✔Coxswain may abort and should immediately alert the OIA. If the coxswain is affected, the facility owner may abort the mission. The facility owner may also call to abort the mission if he deems it unsafe. 2.1.1 Policy for Rendering First Aid - ✔✔The Auxiliarist may only provide first aid that they are trained to give and which is within the scope of their assigned duties. 2.10 (Task) Describe the correct use of a signaling mirror - ✔✔1. Bring hole to eye level and reflect light on hand
- Aim light at distant object and sweep to attract attention 2.11 (Task) Describe the correct use of hand-held flares - ✔✔1. Identify whether day or night
- Demonstrate striking the flare
- Hold at 45 deg angle with wind at back (downwind)
Prevention: Stay out of direct sunlight, wear protective clothing, sunglasses, sunscreen, etc. 2.2.2a Dehydration Cause/Symptoms (9) - ✔✔Cause: Insufficient water to perform normal body function
- Dry Mouth
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Overly yellow urine
- Tingling limbs
- Bluish skin
- Indistinct speech
- Inability to walk
- Cramps 2.2.2b Dehydration Treatment/Prevention - ✔✔Treatment:
- Get out of the sun
- Discontinue strenuous activity
- Replenish fluids (never force) Prevention:
- Fresh clean water
- Fluid without sodium
- .5L of water per hour 2.2.3a Heat Rash Cause/Symptoms (2) - ✔✔Cause: Inability to perspire
- Small red lesions
- Skin irritation 2.2.3b Heat Rash Prevention/Treatment - ✔✔Prevention:
- Rotate crew to cooler environment Treatment:
- Move to a cooler environment
- Apply cool towels to affected area 2.2.4a Heat Cramps Cause/Symptoms - ✔✔Cause: Salt and Water Depletion
- Leg cramps and severe pain
- Excessive sweating 2.2.4b Heat Cramps Prevention/Treatment - ✔✔Prevention:
- Move to cooler environment
- Lay down or stay in comfortable position
- Replace fluid loss (some sports drink is ok) Note: Medical assistance needed 2.2.6a Heat Stroke Cause/Symptoms - ✔✔Cause: Complete breakdown of heat regulatory system
- Red, hot, dry skin
- High body temperature
- Headache
- Irregular pulse
- Confusion/violence/delirium/unconsciousness
- Potential brain damage 2.2.6b Heat Stroke Treatment/Prevention - ✔✔Prevention:
- Drink adequate water
- Rotate to cooler environment Treatment:
- Move to cooler environment
- Lay down or stay in comfortable position
- Replace fluid loss Note: Major medical emergency 2.3.1 Define Shock and its causes - ✔✔A depressed phycological or mental state caused by:
- Trauma
- Illness
- Extreme Environmental Conditions
- Severe Emotional Stress 2.3.2 Four common symptoms of Shock - ✔✔1. Restlessness.
- Fainting.
- Thirst.
- Nausea.
- Weakness.
- Anxiousness.
- Fright.
- Dizziness. 2.3.3 Treatment for Shock - ✔✔1. Limit activity
- Lay down with limbs not elevated
- Maintain a normal body temperature
Subclavian - Between collar bone and shoulder Carotid - Side of the trachea 2.5.3 Tourniquet Method - ✔✔Restrict blood flow to the limbs using a bandage or belt 2.6.1 State the three degrees of burns and their signs - ✔✔1st: Red and irritated skin; blisters 2nd: Burns that penetrate the epidermis and potentially to the beginning of the dermis 3rd: Burns that penetrate the full thickness of the skin potentially destroying the nerve endings 2.6.2 Minor Burn Treatment - ✔✔Immerse in cold water until pain is relieved, then apply a sterile dressing 2.6.3 Serious Burn Treatment - ✔✔1. Cool and cover the burn
- Treat victim for shock
- Seek medical assistance 2.6.4 Chemical Burn Treatment - ✔✔1. Flush the area with water for 20 minutes
- Treat victim for shock
- Seek medical assistance 2.7.1 Hypothermia Signs and Symptoms (11) - ✔✔1. Pale appearance.
- Skin cold to the touch.
- Pupils are dilated and will not adjust properly when exposed to light.
- Poor coordination.
- Slurred speech / appears to be intoxicated.
- Incoherent thinking.
- Unconsciousness.
- Muscle rigidity.
- Weak pulse.
- Very slow and labored breathing.
- Irregular heart beat. 2.7.2 Hypothermia Treatment - ✔✔1. Recover from cold
- Perform CPR if needed
- Lay victim with head slightly lower than body
- Remove wet clothing if dry blankets or clothing are available
- Treat for shock and do not give anything orally
- Seek immediate medical assistance
3.1.1a Double braided - ✔✔Two hollow braided line with a core of single laid. Always synthetic. 3.1.1b Three strand - ✔✔Twisted from three lines of three twisted strands of yarn 3.1.2a Polypropylene - ✔✔- Strong
- Floats
- Slippery 3.1.2b Nylon - ✔✔- Strong
- High stretch
- Resistant to weather wear (except salt build-up and exposure over time) 3.1.2c Natural fiber - ✔✔- Low strength
- Low stretch
- Not load-bearing in the Coast Guard
- Susceptible to rot 3.1.3 Bitter end - ✔✔The loose end of the line
3.1.4 Standing end - ✔✔The fixed end of the line 3.1.5 Bight - ✔✔Turn back line on itself 3.1.6 (Task) Make overhand loop - ✔✔Bitter end of the loop lay under the standing end 3.1.7 (Task) Make underhand loop - ✔✔Bitter end of the loop lays over the standing end 3.1.8 Turn - ✔✔Wrapped line around post halfway 3.1.9 Round Turn - ✔✔Wrapped line around post 1.5 times 3.2.1 (Task) Tie a reef knot - ✔✔Used to tie two lines of equal diameter 3.2.2 (Task) Tie a bowline - ✔✔Used to make a non-slip knot (tie around object) 3.2.3 (Task) Tie a round turn and two half-hitches - ✔✔Once all the way around and then a double-knot
4.3.2 Starboard Sidelight - ✔✔Green; 112.5 deg 4.3.3 Stern Light - ✔✔White; 135 deg 4.3.4 Masthead/Steaming Light - ✔✔White; 225 deg (above the sidelights) 4.3.5 Anchor Light - ✔✔White; 360 degrees 4.3.6 Small Boat Combination Light - ✔✔Red, Green, and White light; 360 degrees 4.3.7 State when boats are required to display navigational lights - ✔✔1. Between sunrise and sunset
- Any time there is limited visability 4.4.1 Identified Short Blast and its duration - ✔✔About 1 second 4.4.2 Identified Prolonged Blast and its duration - ✔✔About 4- 6 seconds 4.4.3 Identified the danger signal and when its used - ✔✔5 short blasts; Danger/Don't Understand
4.5.1 Name six of the 17 accepted maritime distress signals - ✔✔1. Mayday radio broadcast
- Signaling mirror
- Signal whistle
- November code flag over Charlie code flag
- Continuous fog horn
- SOS - Morse code
- Gun fired at 1 minute intervals
- High-intensity white flashing light
- Red parachute flare 4.5.6 Demonstrated use of binoculars and scanning techniques - ✔✔ 4.6 (Task) Stand lookout watch - ✔✔Review 1- 4 4.6.5 State additional considerations for night watch - ✔✔ 4.7 (Task) Act as helmsman and steer a compass course - ✔✔Review book 4.8 (Task) Cast off and stow lines and fenders - ✔✔Review commands
High/Low Power Switch - ✔✔Low power for bridge-to-bridge communications (vessels relatively close). High power is used to reach remote stations and when low power is ineffective. I SAY AGAIN/REQUEST YOU SAY AGAIN - ✔✔I repeat/please repeat I SPELL - ✔✔I will spell phonetically Leaving the Dock/Entering Main Channel (Inland) - ✔✔1 Prolonged OPS NORMAL - ✔✔Operations normal (on patrol) OVER/OUT - ✔✔Ending transmission (response expected or not expected) Radiotelephone Procedures - ✔✔ ROGER - ✔✔I have received your transmission SILENCE/SILENCE FINI - ✔✔"See Lons Fee Nee" End transmissions for emergency in progress
Squelch Control - ✔✔Squelch control blocks out weak signals. Adjust the squelch control until the noise (static) can be heard, then adjust it slightly in the opposite direction until the noise stops. THIS IS - ✔✔Referring to originating entity Transmit "Assuming Patrol Status" - ✔✔<Station's Name 3x>, this is on , Over. Station, is Underway from and resuming patrol with <# of people with leading "0"> POB's. Our GAR is in the at <#>, Over Transmit "Operations Normal" (freq.) - ✔✔<Station's Name 3x>, this is on , Over. Station, , Ops Normal, <LAT, LONG>, Over Transmit "Request Permission to Secure Patrol" - ✔✔<Station's Name 3x>, this is on , Over.
