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Officer in Charge/Executive Petty Officer School

The staff of the OIC/XPO School at the Coast Guard Academy collects the OIC review board questions. Editorial content is unofficial and not authority for action. All who use this pamphlet should take an active part in determining its contents. If you have found an outdated question or a question that has the wrong answer then please advise the staff of the OIC/XPO School so we can make the corrections as soon as possible. The questions were taken from boards convened from 1996 to 2003. The names of the individuals who asked the questions were omitted to protect their privacy. You will see duplicate questions. Our intentions were to let you see the importance of the topic by letting you know the frequency that they were asked. The format of the questions is exactly how they were asked on the boards. Some you will see have the answers to the questions others will not. The ones that don’t have the answers obviously will require some additional studying on your part. Address any questions regarding this study guide to: U. S. Coast Guard Academy Attention: Officer in Charge/Executive Petty Officer School 37 Mohegan Ave New London, CT 06320-8106 Current Staff: BMCM D. C. Lee (School Chief) (860) 701-6696 BMC K. J. Keeler (Staff) (860) 701-6685 BMC W. Martin (Staff) (860) 701-6407

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Table of Contents

Questions 1-35 OinC Review Board - Spring 2000 pgs 3-4 Questions 36-113 OinC Review Board - Fall 2000 pgs 5-8 Questions 114-218 OinC Review Board - Spring 2001 pgs 9-13 Questions 219-336 Various Boards pgs 14-21 Questions 337-347 Questions asked by a Board Pres. pgs 22-23 Questions 348-428 Miscellaneous Questions pgs 24-27 Questions 429-455 OIC Afloat Board Spring 1996 pgs 28-31 Check-off list OinC Review Board Spring 2003 pg 32 Questions 456-492 OinC Review Board Spring 2003 pgs 33-38 Questions 493-729 Board Mbr. Questions Spring 2003 pgs 39-63 Questions 730-748 Scenario Questions Asked at Various OinC Boards pgs 64-66 Questions 749- 763 Work Life Staff Board Members pgs 66-68 Questions 764- 927 Spring 2003 Board Questions pgs 69-82

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Officer in Charge Review Board Questions (1996-2003)

Questions 1-35 from OINC Review Board - Spring 2000

1. What do you think of the Joint Ratings Review?

2. Can an Officer in Charge Administer oaths?

3. What is the safe towing speed for a 50’ vessel? What’s the formula?

4. Give 5 signs of possible suicide?

5. When are life rafts required to be inspected? Who inspects them?

6. How is this normally funded?

7. What is Child Protective Services used for?

8. When can you use deadly force?

9. What is an alcohol screening? When might you use one?

10. How often are Civil Rights training required to be given?

11. What is a CSMP? When do they get submitted?

12. Give several leaders you admire and why you admire them.

13. Define Target Angle.

14. What is the difference between NJP afloat and ashore?

15. What do the Core Values mean to you?

16. When is an Ombudsman required?

17. What is CISM?

18. How do you determine if your EPO is doing his/her job?

19. A Sheriff responds to a martial fight with one of your members and their

spouse. Alcohol in involved. What do you do?

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20. What Work Life Programs do we have?

21. What is the maximum number of people you can carry on a 110’?

22. What is the difference between NJP afloat and ashore?

23. How do you know you have a good training program?

24. What are SHIPALTS?

25. Define Catenary?

26. What is meant by, “Leadership by walking around”?

27. Who inspects the unit galley? How often?

28. Is underage drinking an alcohol incident?

29. With reference to alcohol abuse, what is the acronym S.A.F.E.?

30. A vessel taking on water. The vessel is 369 NM away. You must get to it within 2 hours. What speed do you have to make?

31. Talk about ground tackle.

32. As OSC of a SAR case, what info do you need when a helo arrives on scene?

33. How often is your OPTAR figured?

34. What is a “Command concerns” letter used for?

35. Be prepared to identify on a chart approximately 6 day shapes, 6 sound signals, 6 light configurations. Also execute some minor maneuvering board situations.

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Questions 36-113 From OINC Review Board - Fall 2000

36. What is meant by EAD (Extended Active Duty)?

37. What reference gives guidance/instruction on inappropriate relationships?

38. What is “Sexual Harassment”?

39. What is the maximum amount on a “micro purchase”?

40. You have 34 members at your unit. What size mess do you have?

41. When does an OINC report to Work Life?

42. What COMDINST deals with Family Advocacy?

43. What Work Life training is mandatory?

44. What is the maximum NJP you can give?

45. Can an OINC affect advancements?

46. Can a pregnant member go to “A” school?

47. Give one of your most significant leadership events?

48. You get a crate of crabs as a gift from the local fisherman. What do you do?

49. How do you handle Secret messages?

50. Can you as OINC accept a free membership to a golf club?

51. Who may an OINC appoint as FSO?

52. Can you purchase bottled water?

53. Who does an annual verification of inventory at your unit?

54. What are the different offices of Work Life?

55. What are the mandatory safety programs we have at our units?

56. Where do you get assistance on filling out your Hull History Cards?

57. When can you search a member’s person, locker, car and room?

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58. VS search pattern course changes are....?

59. How do you test your weight handling gear?

60. How do you conduct urinalysis?

61. What is the standard towline length?

62. A member has a picture of Malcolm X on their wall in the UEPH. Do you do anything?

63. Is drug/alcohol training required?

64. What is an Alcohol Situation?

65. What kind of discharge would a member receive after coming up positive for cocaine on a urinalysis test?

66. What is an “Unacceptable Relationship?

67. Who substantiates a case of abuse at your unit?

68. In relation to ship’s stability, what is “Free Communications”?

69. Does a vessel/ship handle different in shallow water?

70. What is standard barometric pressure?

71. Are vessels required to use VTS?

72. What are BECCE’s?

73. When can a member wear the coxswain pin?

74. Who can relieve a coxswain?

75. What is the transfer policy for two married enlistees?

76. Can you refloat a grounded vessel?

77. What do you do about a member who’s delinquent in paying their bills?

78. Decreasing range, constant bearing?

79. What would you put in your night orders?

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80. Can a member appeal their marks? How long

81. A minority member is being harassed at your unit. What do you do? 82. What are the two TCT risk assessment models? 83. What is the max liberty you can give? 84. What happens to an E-2 with over 2 years after an alcohol incident? 85. Can you donate an old boat to a local museum? 86. Is a self-referral considered an incident? 87. Would you ever deploy a rescue swimmer? 88. What should the OINC/XPO relationship be? 89. In the HAZMAT world, what is meant by “cradle to the grave”? 90. Talk about diversity? 91. What are the classes of mishaps? 92. What are your top three priorities as an OINC? 93. What is the regulation length of a woman’s hair? 94. What is the safety officer at your unit? 95. What is the funding threshold for a CASREP? 96. What are the classes of SHIPALTS? 97. There are two days left to the end of the quarter. Your cook informs you he has

$1500.00 left to spend. What do you do? 98. What elements would keep a PB from getting underway? 99. How long does a Reservist have to appeal their marks?

100. The local community is complaining about the wakes your boats are putting out.

What do you do?

101. Can a member refuse mast afloat?

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102. What do safe water buoys look like?

103. Are we in IALA “A” or “B”?

104. What’s the rule of thumb for anchor line/chain length?

105. How often do you want anchor fixes taken?

106. How is your budget determined?

107. Where are the general responsibilities of an OINC outlined?

108. What’s a Main Space Fire Doctrine?

109. Name the elements covered during a Cutter Navigation Brief.

110. What are the SAR phases?

111. When do you use SS, VS, PS, and VM search? If using 2 recourses where does the 2nd boat start?

112. Describe the 3-minute rule.

113. Describe the 6-minute rule.

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Questions 114-218 From OINC Review Board - Spring 2001

114. Who has influenced your career most?

115. What’s REAL work vs. ADMIN work?

116. Can you target someone for urinalysis?

117. How long can someone appeal his or her imposed punishment?

118. How thick does ice have to be for it to start to affect boats stability?

119. Can a rescue swimmer reach inside a capsized boat?

120. Can you have alcohol at your unit’s parties?

121. What are the Core values?

122. When may your OOD’s deviate from the SOP?

123. What 3 things pf non-value would you eliminate (if you could) from your unit?

124. Where do you send Page 7’s?

125. How do you prepare for an RFO/STAND Team visit?

126. What are Disabling, Restrictive, and Majors?

127. Talk about the Special Needs Program?

128. What’s Work Life all about?

129. Do you have an Ombudsman at your unit? Will you have one at yours?

130. Who’s responsible for boat/unit PMS?

131. What are the basic forces acting upon a vessel?

132. What do you know about People Soft, the “Airport”?

133. Explain the Indefinite Enlistment.

134. What’s in NAV Standards?

135. Where do you find duties and responsibilities of and OINC?

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136. Do cutter small boat coxswains need to pass NAVRULES?

137. Address a local VFW on why you can no longer do funerals.

138. When does overtaking end?

139. After your Change of Command how will you find out about the community?

140. What’s the max time between ops checks for a station small boat?

141. Galley reports? Credit card statements? Ration Memorandum?

142. How often are visage readings done on a small boat?

143. What’s the #2 cause of CG deaths?

144. Someone gives signs/symptoms of suicide? What do you do?

145. Who is your CDAR?

146. Is underage drinking an Alcohol Incident?

147. Who substantiates abuse?

148. SSMR’s? CSMP’s?

149. What’s the relationship between Sweep width and Track spacing?

150. What POD are you looking for?

151. Talk about Future Force 21.

152. Who run’s the EPOY program?

153. Talk about Recruit Company Sponsor Program.

154. How does one get on the supplemental advancement list?

155. What's the most important part of the above answer?

156. What's a COMCON?

157. What's the Thrift Savings Plan?

158. What's Chart 1?

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159. What responsibilities does a small boat station have concerning ATON?

160. Can you be an effective OINC and stand u/w OOD?

161. NAVRULES: Rule 2; Pecking order; Safe Speed; Towing Day Shape; Not Under Command Day Shape; What's one prolonged, two short in the fog mean; what do you do if you hear a fog signal forward of your beam; define 'not under command'; what are three black balls indicating?

162. Give one word for your best quality.

163. What level is OC spray?

164. A 25' salvage boat arrives on scene to tow a disabled 75' trawler. What do you

do?

165. What is a Critical Incident Stress team about?

166. What is the Casualty Control Manual used for?

167. What are Danger Bearings?

168. Why is it important to take soundings with a fix?

169. What is the standard Leave and Liberty policy?

170. Talk about Pre-Comms and Ex-Comms.

171. What is the maximum interval between fixes while in piloting waters?

172. What's a Restricted Maneuvering Doctrine?

173. 14 USC 89?

174. The media wants your stand on Homosexuals in the Coast Guard. What do you say?

175. Lessons learned from the 'Morning Dew' case?

176. What is the Divers Alert Network for?

177. What is G-OCS?

178. Describe the different SRB zones.

179. What's the minimum time per month for an OINC/XPO? What about at night?

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180. How much must a unit spend on CASREPS? Groups?

181. What are the three boat maintenance levels?

182. Are you involved in any community programs?

183. A member comes to you stating he/she is offended by the crew watching R-

rated movies in the TV room. What do you do?

184. Where are you on the maneuvering board? How is this represented?

185. What's the CG policy on fighting shore station fires?

186. Can the cook buy paper plates for a picnic with galley funds?

187. What are the major parts to a chart?

188. Talk about your prior units.

189. What is the CIO (command intelligence officer)?

190. What's in the bowjack?

191. What is the weakest shoring?

192. Maximum length of shoring?

193. What are your past mistakes?

194. What's on the District Public Board?

195. What's the maximum weight a 49' can lift?

196. What's your leadership style?

197. Which way does a solar panel face on a fixed aid?

198. What's the battery tracking system about?

199. A barge knocks down a light. What do you do?

200. Your BM3 bounces 3 checks in town. What do you do?

201. What's anaphylactic shock?

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202. When do you use a VS search pattern?

203. How many sessions does a member get through EAP?

204. What are the Lockingberg Amendments about?

205. Who substantiates child abuse?

206. What's watch circle radius? Accuracy classification? Excursion?

207. DRF?

208. 3SG?

209. What safety precautions do you use while handling batteries?

210. Who's responsible to mark a wreck?

211. What's a lateral aid?

212. When do you position an aid?

213. How do you weight test your crane?

214. Can you take someone to mast that's TAD?

215. Define Rule 18 of NAVRULES

216. When using a VM search pattern, where does the 2nd boat start?

217. What is a barrier search used for?

218. What is Datum?

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Questions 219-336 Taken From Various OINC Boards

219. State a brief history of your career and background.

220. Starting when the cutter comes alongside, describe the procedures to bring a buoy on deck.

221. What is a Local Notice To Mariners? What is its significance?

222. You are the OINC of an 87' WPB towing a vessel across an inlet (bar). What safety procedures and precautions are you going to be considering?

223. What is a standard rule of thumb for length of towlines?

224. What is the difference between Inland and International whistle signals?

225. If radio conversations and whistle signals differ, which shall prevail?

226. How do you know when you cross from Inland to International Rules governed waters?

227. When do you show red and green sidelights?

228. The weather is the worst you have ever seen. Waves are crashing up on the station lawn over the breakwall. A fishing boat with 5 POB is in danger of sinking. Explain your decision making process for deciding whether or not to launch.

229. How do you determine compass deviation for a vessel without gyrocompass?

230. Describe the procedure for adjusting a magnetic compass?

231. As a Coast Guard unit (afloat) what channels are you required to monitor?

232. Explain how to conduct bridge-to-bridge communications. Where could you find guidance?

233. What are the proper day shapes to be shown by a Coast Guard vessel working a buoy?

234. How do you spell B-U-O-Y?

235. As an On Scene Commander on a SAR case, you have a CG helo working for you. What concerns do you have and what questions would you ask the helo pilot?

236. When do you show red and green sidelights?

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237. The weather is the worst you have ever seen. Waves are crashing up on the station lawn over the break wall. Five POB a fishing boat is in the water and the boat is sinking. Explain your decision making process for deciding whether or not to launch.

238. When do you send a SAR SITREP?

239. What do you quote as your authority when you board a boat?

240. Does a warning shot by an individual constitute a use of force?

241. Does an individual need permission to fire a warning shot?

242. If a foreign pleasure vessel is 15 NM off shore, how do you go about boarding it?

243. If the above vessel is within the 12 NM limit, do you have the authority to board without a CNO?

244. What is a SF-44? What are the limits of its use?

245. What is a confirmation purchase order?

246. If you have a coffee mess on board that the crew and all guests of the ship use, where does the funding for this coffee mess come from?

247. What are AFC-30 and AFC-43 funds?

248. What publications tell you how to run your Engineering department with respect to casualty control?

249. When and for what do you send CASREPS?

250. If a broken item did not effect the operation of your Cutter and you fix it by self-help, would you send a CASREP?

251. How can you tell that your engineers are doing their PMS on the boats?

252. How do you insure that the material condition of the unit is up to standards?

253. How frequently do you conduct material inspections? Personnel Inspections?

254. You are in restricted waters and your engineer wants to shut down one of two engines because of overheating. What would you do and why?

255. On board a cutter, you stop for 2 hours and make no way. What is the first thing you should do prior to making way?

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256. The engineer has to shut down both of 2 engines due to an oil pressure casualty. You are in restricted waters. What would you do and why?

257. How do you request outside assistance for an engineering problem aboard a cutter?

258. Do you have the authority to alter the ship to meet operational needs? If not, how do you go about it?

259. You want to move something on the ship to a higher position. How will this affect the stability of the ship?

260. Describe the different ship's maintenance programs.

261. How do you request assistance for shore unit maintenance?

262. Describe your leadership style.

263. What qualities of leadership did you most admire in the best person you ever worked for?

264. You have reported to a station as OINC and have told everyone that you are not going to make drastic changes. All SOP's remain in effect from the previous command. Later, you discover that procedures for something are incorrect and you have to make some major changes regarding it. Explain how you would go about it.

265. What do you know about women's issues in the Coast Guard?

266. Explain the programs available to women who become pregnant while on active duty. Does this also apply to men in situations where their non-active duty wives become pregnant?

267. You have been assigned as OINC of a 40-billet station. 15 members are women. What considerations must you review with respect to proper housing, berthing facilities, bathrooms, etc.?

268. An issue has been brought to your attention as OINC. It is an issue that the Group Commander has dealt with and the crew does not like the outcome. Is this a problem? If so, how would you deal with it?

269. You have dealt with the problem and it has been resolved. Would you advise the Group Commander of the situation?

270. Where do you find the training requirements for your unit?

271. What are some sources of training available locally?

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272. Describe the different levels for certification as boat crewman through coxswain? When are you, as OINC, authorized to issue a coxswain pin?

273. As OINC, are you automatically authorized to give End of Course Tests?

274. If a member has an alcohol incident already on record and becomes involved in another, what are you required to do?

275. How do you feel about the Coast Guard grooming policy?

276. Explain your understanding of the Idea Express program.

277. What is your understanding of the Coast Guard performance evaluation system? Is it a good system?

278. In your mind, what is a member if they have straight 4’s on their marks?

279. What must a member do to receive a mark of 7?

280. A member has a pay problem. How would you resolve it?

281. Where can you get information on LES’s?

282. Describe NJP Mast procedures from a member being placed on report to

283. What are the limits of NJP punishment for an OINC?

284. Where can you find further guidance for NJP?

285. What are the publications, which describe COMSEC?

286. What is AKAI-6 and what is its security classification?

287. What is the name and number of the form used to report destruction of classified?

288. Describe procedures for destruction of classified material?

289. What is TPI?

290. Who controls classified material aboard a unit?

291. Can an OINC establish a classification on a message? Where do you find guidance?

292. What makes you think you could be a good OINC?

293. What do you think are the two biggest people problems in the Coast Guard today?

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294. What do you feel is the biggest problem with regard to operations?

295. Describe the OPTAR budgeting process.

296. You have a commissary. Who eats first, Rations In Kind or SEPRATS?

297. How many sizes of CGDF are there? What are the numbers for each?

298. You've submitted an SSMR to have a lighthouse's doors and windows replaced. Are there arrangements and considerations you must make?

299. You have a female SA who hurt her shoulder in April. It is now September and she is still going to physical therapy. She is still on light duty and cannot stand boat crew or boarding party member duties. She is one of 4 SA/SN you have. What should you do with her?

300. You've been at your station as OINC for 6 months. You find that you are grossly understaffed, almost to the point of not being able to operate per your requirements. How would you go about requesting an MK3 and a BM3 billet?

301. How do you determine if an individual should be authorized to carry a weapon in the performance of his/her duties (e.g. Boarding Team Member, Boarding Officer, etc.)?

302. You have a SN (female) at your station. She is a good worker and gets along well. She is single. One day she comes into your office and says her father just called and advised her that her mother has terminal cancer. Her mother's physician says she has 6-20 weeks to live. What options are available for the SN? What would you do for her?

303. What is DANTES?

304. As an Officer In Charge, you a responsible for real property (the land and buildings within the confines of your station). Are you required to abide by local (county) laws and regulations pertaining to Environmental Health and Management?

305. Who is responsible for the proper handling, storage and disposal of Hazardous Wastes on your station? Who is subject to penalty if the station is not in compliance?

306. You have a BM1 who holds a government American Express Card. He incurred $266.76 worth of charges on it in January. It is now October and you have received a letter from MLC stating that he is delinquent in paying the charges. What would you do now?

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307. 41- footer from your station was responding to a medical incident on board a boat. The channel between your moorings and the inlet has several houses on the waterfront with private docks. The coxswain was a little too aggressive on his response and went through the channel max-pro. Suddenly your phone lights up with several irate local residents who are claiming thousands of dollars of damage were caused by your boat. Explain what you would do?

308. You are the new OINC of a station where the local population does NOT particularly care for the Coast Guard, most likely due to the poor relationship your predecessor had with the locals. A 110 WPB came through your area of responsibility last weekend and did 94 boarding’s. You now have quite a contingent of extremely upset fishermen, residents and visitors. How would handle this situation?

309. You are the OINC of a station in a small, rural community (predominantly Caucasian). A member of your crew (who is black) comes into your office and is very upset. It seems that last night, someone burned a cross in his front yard. He and his family must live in the community in government-leased housing. What would you do?

310. Your XPO appears to be having an inappropriate personal relationship with a BM3. This is all the initial information you have. What are you going to do now?

311. Put these terms in order of importance as related to your job as Officer In Charge... INTEGRITY HONESTY PROFESSIONALISM MOTIVATION LOYALTY

312. (A successful manager, according to Mr. T. E. Matthews, Management Specialist, will place them in order by applying the P-H-I-L-M concept. The letters correspond to the first letter of each one of the words above.)

313. A UTL from your station finds a derelict 16-foot boat floating. No POB, no indications of foul play, no distress. You have the boat brought back to your station so that you can try and find the owner. After 6 months, you have been unable to locate the owner. You decide to dispose of the boat, which, in your estimation has no value. You have a BM3 and a SN from your station take the boat to the dump. A year later you find out that this BM3 and SN sold the boat to someone in town for $500 and pocketed the money. They were both RELAD a month after you got rid of the boat and you don't know where they are. What would you do?

314. You come into work on Wednesday and you find an envelope on your desk, which is marked "Officer In Charge, Personal and Confidential". In it is a letter from one of your BM3's in which he admits that he is a homosexual. What would you do?

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315. As Officer In Charge, what is your policy on urinalysis drug testing? Where is your guidance?

316. Your MK2 and one of your FN's have started an outboard motor maintenance business and share the profits. Is this appropriate? If not, what would you do and where do you find the guidance?

317. Where does the responsibility for preventing inappropriate personal relationships rest?

318. How important is good grammar? Can you write a good letter? Explain what should be in a good letter.

319. A SN comes to you and says that his wife is having some serious mental depression. It seems that she was a severely abused child the recent move across country and military instability is general is bringing a lot of memories back to her. What should you do?

320. You have on-base housing. All of your crew and families live there. A SN comes to you and says he was at a party at housing last Saturday. The wife of a BM2 handed him a note, which said, "I've been watching you for a long time. I think you're hot. I really want you, bad!" The SN is visibly upset and concerned. What do you tell the SN?

321. Explain how you reconcile an OPTAR?

322. What is the purpose of reconciliation? Should you expect to reconcile to the penny with a single point account?

323. What is the responsibility of the unit ADPSSO?

324. You have an Auxiliarist which has been standing watches at your station for 26 years. He is getting up there in years. The last two months, your OOD's have come into the watchroom and found him asleep in the watchstanders chair. What are you going to do?

325. With regard to civil engineering, explain how to submit for "self-help" funds, what are the limitations?

326. The BM3 who was the boat coxswain last weekend responded to assist a disabled rental houseboat. Once on scene, he determined that the boat was not in danger because it was anchored. To help the operator, the BM3 checked out the motor and removed a bolt, which he thought was causing the problem. The motor started and the boater was on his way. Monday morning you get a call from the company who owns the houseboat. It seems that the bolt the BM3 removed was a vital throttle-limiting stop. Operating the engine after removing the bolt caused it to overspeed and seize up. The owner is very upset and wishes to recoup the $1100 it cost him to fix the motor. Explain what you would do?

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327. Your station has had a bad July for boating fatalities. What do you look for in your crew to see if they are being affected by the deaths?

328. What services are available to assist in helping your crew deal with critical incident stress?

329. What should your unit Organization Manual consist of?

330. You are the OINC of a station. You want to put one of you BM2's in for a modal for saving a boater's life. Explain the process.

331. You have a SN (female) who keeps patting a single BM3 (male) on the rear. He comes to you for advice. What do you tell him?

332. How often is formal civil rights training required? From whom do you request the training?

333. Explain the kind of relationship you would foster between your station and the 4 commercial providers (salvors) in your area of responsibility.

334. Explain the process for surveying a lawn mower which is beyond repair and on your property list.

335. What kinds of items need to be placed on the unit Property Listing?

336. Explain your understanding of being the Authorizing Official for your unit IMPAC Visa cards.

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Questions 337- 347 Were Asked By A Board President

337. The Coast Guard’s core values are Honor, Respect and Devotion to Duty. In your own words describe the meaning of each of the core values.

HONOR: Integrity is our standard. We demonstrate uncompromising ethical conduct and moral behavior in all of our personal and organizational actions. We are loyal and accountable to the public trust.

RESPECT: We value our diverse workforce. We treat each other and those we serve with fairness, dignity, respect and compassion. We encourage individual opportunity and growth. We encourage creativity through empowerment. We work as a team.

DEVOTION TO DUTY: We are professionals, military and civilian, who seek responsibility, accept accountability, and are committed to the successful achievement of our organizational goals. The Coast Guard exists to serve, we serve with pride.

338. Over the past few months COMDT has released a series of general messages under the heading of “Whetstones”. What are these messages and what is their significance? The Whetstones offer a list of administrative requirements that have been dropped or modified to reduce field workloads. These are efficiency measures. The Whetstones’ greatest significance is not the immediate relief they provide, but the cultural change they portend. The Whetstones are an organizational acknowledgement that at least some portion of our overwork is self-inflicted administrative overhead and that we need to reduce that portion wherever possible.

339. What is a “Williamson Turn” and when would you make one? A Williamson Turn is a turn made to recover a man overboard. It is well adapted for use when the exact time a man fell overboard is not known, since after making the turn you can continue back along the same track. Its disadvantage is that it takes a long time to execute, and the ship moves so far from the man that sight of him may be lost.

340. A hurricane is headed due north. What is the hurricane’s “dangerous semicircle”? Why is this semicircle dangerous? (i.e. why are the winds higher in this semicircle?) Looking in the direction of movement, the right-hand semicircle is the dangerous semicircle (eastern semicircle in the example). The rotational wind velocity vectors in this half of the hurricane are added to the hurricane’s forward velocity to get the true wind speed. (If stumble, in what direction do winds rotate around a hurricane?)

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341. You are the OINC of a small boat station. A detailed inspection of the station building reveals significant termite damage to the roof rafters. What do you do to initiate the process to get the damage repaired? What is the appropriate reference? Generate SSMR (Shore Station Maintenance Report). Pictures good. Submit to CEU via Group. POP Board. Reference: Civil Engineering Manual.

342. Where would you look for guidance on fraternization and/or unprofessional relationships? PERSMAN, Chapter *-H.

343. You find two of your members sleeping together. Both are non-rates. What do you do? UCMJ violation. Prohibited relationship.

344. Is bearing drift a good thing? Yes, unless you’re looking to intercept.

345. What is the tree-minute rule? Distance IN YARDS traveled in 3 minutes, divided by 100 = speed in knots.

346. What is the 6-minute rule? Distance IN MILES traveled in 6 minutes, times 10 = speed in knots.

347. What is free surface effect? Is it good or bad? Free surface effect results when a tank, void, or compartment is partially filled with a liquid, and the liquid “sloshes” back and forth with the motion of the ship. It’s a bad thing. It adversely affects stability.

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Questions 348 - 428 are Miscellaneous Questions (Board Source Unknown)

348. Define “VESSEL NOT UNDER COMMAND”.

349. Give two examples of the above.

350. What does “RESTRICTED IN ABILITY TO MANEUVER” mean?

351. What is the above identifying day shape?

352. Who has the right of way in a CROSSING/MEETING/OVERTAKING situation?

353. What color does the screens for sidelights get painted? Why?

354. What could two white lights in a vertical line mean?

355. What is the identifying light(s) for a vessel operating in the non-displacement mode?

356. When does a vessel display its navigation lights?

357. Define short blast. Define prolonged blast.

358. What is the identifying SOUND SIGNAL for a vessel AGROUND?

359. What is the sound signal for a VESSEL TOWING ANOTHER VESSEL ASTERN IN THE FOG?

360. What do 2 PROLONGED BLASTS SIGNIFY?

361. Actions to avoid collision should be….

362. The arc of visibility of MASTHEAD, SIDELIGHTS, STERNLIGHT, TOWING, SPECIAL FLASHING LIGHT.

363. How are the openings in a dredge pipeline identified/lighted?

364. What do the RULES say concerning lights and day shapes for SEAPLANES?

365. What factors determine your SAFE SPEED?

366. When was the last time you took your NAVRULES/DWO tests?

367. Describe the parts of the TITLE BLOCK on a chart.

368. How do LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS PUBS tie in with a chart?

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369. How do you PROPERLY label a course line on a chart?

370. What is a MERCATOR PROJECTION?

371. How do YOU navigate a 41’, 47’?

372. You’ve traveled 7NM in 15 minutes. What is your speed?

373. How fast do you have to go to reach a sinking vessel in 30 minutes that’s 13 miles away?

374. What gear do YOU keep in your coxswain kit?

375. What is the signification of SLANTED lettering on a chart?

376. Have you ever run aground? If yes give a short synopsis.

377. TRAINING – Training boards, unit training, STTR’s, Certification boards, check-rides

378. DINING FACILITY – Inspections, cleanliness, and Dining reports. Annual inventory, SAT

379. NJP – Purpose, procedures, your responsibilities, references?

380. ESO – Duties, security, compromises

381. CMS – Duties, references, describe an incident

382. SAR – Search patterns, D1 SAR Plan

383. LE – Your emphasis? Involvement with other agencies?

384. ATON – Spell Buoy. How do you work a buoy? What makes up a mooring inspection?

385. CIVIL RIGHTS – Training requirements? Who? How?

386. AWARDS – What’s the process? References?

387. CG REGS – The Test!

388. NAVAL/CIVIL ENG – CASREPS/CSMP’S/SSMR’S

389. TEAM CG – Reserves/Auxiliary/Power Squadrons

390. SUBSTANCE ABUSE – Policies/programs

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391. You have a SN at your unit that is number 3 on the TC “A” school list. The next class comes up and 16 students are ordered in. 14 of these students come directly from boot camp. How do you explain what happened to your SN?

392. Is it mandatory for all newly promoted chiefs to attend the chief’s academy?

393. Do you want to attend the chief’s academy?

394. When will JRR be implemented?

395. What is the pecking order described in Rule 18 of the NAVRULS?

396. What is the difference between a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver and one constrained by draft?

397. Where must a vessel be to be considered constrained by draft?

398. You tow a fishing vessel in, the Captain is grateful and throws a basket of lobster on your deck and refuses to take it back. What do you do?

399. What can you tell me about the learning porthole?

400. What are your concerns if your engineer reports that we are losing fuel pressure?

401. What is the casualty control manual?

402. When do you send a CASREP and where do you find guidance?

403. How do you overhaul a class bravo fire?

404. To achieve a coverage factor of 1 in a search what do you need?

405. What is a MARB?

406. If you are conducting a search and your 41 reports a fuel leak what do you do?

407. What is the use of force continuum?

408. What are some of your concerns before you spud down?

409. What is the relationship between orm and tct?

410. Where would you use orm and explain orm in great detail?

411. What are you going to do and what are your concerns if you get orders to an 87 and you have never been on one?

412. What is rule 17?

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413. What are some examples of a suicidal person and what do you do?

414. What is CISM and who is it for?

415. What is Work Life?

416. What are some of the programs in work life?

417. What are the 8 yellow/amber lights in the NAVRULES?

418. What is the Commandant’s second chance?

419. What do you do if your seaman thinks he may not pass the urinalysis because he got drunk at a party and thinks he smoked a joint? (He didn’t pass the test?

420. What do you do if your XPO comes in and says he got picked up for DWI?

421. Can the auxiliary under orders tow a disabled vessel?

422. What are your thoughts about the Coast Guard’s survival system equipment?

423. What were your lessons learned after the mishap at STA Niagara?

424. You have been underway a week doing post hurricane verifications, it will be dark in 15 minutes and you have one last buoy near shoal water to verify. What are you going to do? (ORM)

425. You have a BM3 who refuses to become a coxswain. What do you do?

426. You get a call from your just qualified OOD. Your course is 090 at 10kts. It’s 4am and she has a contact at 010 relative at 4 miles with a white light. Six minutes later the vessel is a 000 relative at 2 miles. She wants to come left because she said we are overtaking. What do you do?

427. An auxiliary vessel not under orders breaks down. Must you MARB him?

428. Accepting gifts?

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Questions 429 - 455 are from an OIC Afloat Board April 1996

429. As the OIC of a cutter, you decide to conduct a Captain/s Mast for a member of your crew who has violated the UCMJ. At the mast the member states that he is refusing NJP. What action shall you take? ANSWER: Due to the fact that the member is attached to a cutter he cannot refuse NJP. You continue the mast. (Ref COMDTINST M5810.1C, Military Justice Manual, pg 1-13, para 3.b)

430. You are the OIC of a cutter with a ten-man crew. In general terms how much of the crew should have unaccompanied access to the weapons? ANSWER: Routine unaccompanied access shall be limited to the least number of responsible persons designated by the CO/OIC. (Ref COMDTINST M5530.1A, Physical Security Manual, page 3-4, para I.1

431. Which Manual would you refer to too ensure that your cutter’s training program is in compliance? ANSWER: COMDTINST M3502.4D, Cutter Training and Qualification Manual

432. Who can certify a compartment gas free for active duty members to enter? ANSWER: Certified Gas Free Engineer or Gas Free Engineering Petty Officer. (Ref COMDTINST M9000.6b, Naval Engineering Manual, Chapter 77

433. Who can certify a compartment gas free for civilian contractors to enter? ANSWER: National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA) Certified Marine Chemist (Ref COMDTINST M9000.6b, Naval Engineering Manual, Chapter 77

434. What manual would you refer to determine the photo luminescent marking for your cutter? ANSWER: COMDTINST M10360.3A, Coatings and Color Manual, page 8-9, para (F)

435. After activating the Halon system due to a main space fire how long must you wait before allowing the fire party to enter the engine room? ANSWER: Fifteen (15) minutes (Ref Atlantic Area OPSMOB Team

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436. According to the COMDT what is the maximum sea state that an 82 footer’s small boat can safely be launched? ANSWER: 6 feet (Ref COMDTINST M16140.2B, USCG Addendum to the National SAR Manual, page 4-C-1, para 4-C-1.

437. You are the OIC of a cutter on patrol when a disabled vessel requesting assistance hails you. The vessel is in a non-emergency situation. What actions shall you take? ANSWER: Notify OPCON. OPCON should follow Maritime Assistance Policy. (Ref COMDTINST M16130.2B, USCG Addendum to The National SAR Manual, Chapter (3)

438. As the OIC of a cutter you are enroute to a reported distress. Upon arriving at datum you do not observe any contacts. You do not have any direction from the SMC. According to COMDT what action should you take? ANSWER: Draw 6-mile radius around datum, square off and begin an expanding square search pattern with the appropriate track spacing. (Ref COMDTINST M16130.2B, USCG Add. To the National SAR Manual, Chapter 2.F.2.a

439. As the OIC of a cutter during an L/E patrol you are considering the use of warning shots and disabling fire. What should you obtain and from who before using this degree of force? ANSWER: Must obtain a Flag Officer (District Commander) SNO via your OPCON. (Ref COMDINST M16247.1A, maritime Law Enforcement Manual, Encl. (3)

440. During a fisheries boarding it was necessary for your unit’s boarding party to respond to an active aggressor. One member of the boarding party drew his weapon; another member used his expandable baton and struck the subject on the leg causing minor bruises. The subject’s injuries were confirmed to be minor by your ERMT. The fisherman immediately complied once level (5) force was applied by the boarding party. The boarding ended without further incident. What actions, as OIC of your cutter will you now take? ANSWER: Thoroughly debrief boarding party. Also must complete a letter report describing the incident to COMDT, G-OLE (Ref IAW COMDTINST M16247.1A, Maritime Law Enforcement Manual, page 4-7, para N.

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441. As the OIC of a cutter what action should you take prior to making a planned port of call in a foreign country? ANSWER: Must send message to district office requesting that they arrange clearance. (Ref COMDTINST 3128.1G, Foreign Port Visits

442. Describe actions you would take when entering an area of reduced visibility while navigating. ANSWER: Set Reduced Visibility Detail. Post lookouts, set running lights, begin sounding sound signals, use radar to detect and avoid contacts. Possibly increase frequency of fixes; possibly begin taking sounding with lead line. Possibly set condition (Z) below main deck.

443. What is the relationship between a harbor pilot and the CO/OIC of a cutter? ANSWER: A pilot is merely an advisor to the CO/OIC and the pilot’s presence shall not relieve the CO/OIC or any subordinates from their responsibilities. (Ref COMDTINST M5000.3B, USCG Regulations, para 4-2-3

444. Where is the only location that a pilot has control of the navigation and movement of a vessel? ANSWER: Panama Canal and adjacent waters. (Ref COMDTINST M5000.3B, USCG Regulations, para 4-2-3

445. As the OIC of a cutter how many side boys should you have when your Group Commander, who holds the rank of Captain, comes to inspect? ANSWER: 4 (Ref COMDTINST M5000.3B, USCG Regulations, para 14-6-2

446. When moored at a USCG or USN base with other cutters or ships who signals the setting of colors? ANSWER: Senior Officer Present Afloat (SOPA)

447. As the OIC of a USCGC while moored in your homeport you receive a telephone call from an anonymous caller stating that the CO/OIC of your tenant command has been stealing USCG property. What actions will you take?

448. What does CBDR mean? ANSWER: Constant bearing decreasing range

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449. At night if you observe a red light on a constant bearing and decreasing in range what actions should you take? ANSWER: Give way early. Take distinctive and bold action that the other vessel can easily observe.

450. At night if you observe a green light on a constant bearing and decreasing in range what actions shall you take? ANSWER: Hold course and speed unless you determine that risk of collision will occur.

451. What is the general rule as to when you should sound reduced visibility signals vice maneuvering signals? ANSWER: You should only sound maneuvering signals when you are in sight of the other vessel.

452. What is the commissary operational supplement percentage for a cutter underway or away from homeport in excess of 48 hours? ANSWER: If underway or away from home port in excess of 48 hours, OPSUP (1) allows you to claim an extra 10% of your Basic Daily Food Allowance (BDFA) (Ref COMDTINST M4061.3C, Subsistence Manual, Chapter 7, para A.1

453. You are the OIC of a cutter and must enter a U.S. Port that you have never been in before. Where could you look to find information on channel descriptions, anchorages, mooring facilities, and bridge and cable clearances? ANSWER: United States Coast Pilot (Nine Book Series)

454. You are the new OIC of a cutter and wish to know your basic responsibility for command. Where might you look for a review? ANSWER: U.S. Coast Guard Regulations COMDTINST M5000.3B, Chapter 4

455. You are a new CO/OIC of a cutter and wish to know the requirements for basic standard ship organization. Where might you look? ANSWER: U.S. Coast Guard Regs, Chapter 6

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SPRING 2003 OIC REVIEW BOARD

NAME_________________ DATE_________ FIRST IMPRESSION____________________________ GROMING_____________________________________ UNIFORM______________________________________ POSTURE______________________________________ RESPECT______________________________________ SPEECH/ENGLISH______________________________ ATTITUDE_____________________________________ EXPERIENCE___________________________________ PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE___________________ RATE SPCEFIC KNOWLEDGE____________________ LEADERSHIP__________________________________ ENG___________________________________________ SUPPLY________________________________________ WORK LIFE____________________________________ PERSONNEL MATTERS______________________________________

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Questions 456-492 OinC Review Board Spring 2003

456. Which of the following punishments can you impose on an enlisted member of your crew for NJP? (14 days extra duty, 14 days restriction, 3 days pays)

a) Restriction for 30 days. (No, only 14 days) b) Extra duties for 14 days. (Yes, that's the max.) c) Reduction of one pay grade. (No, OINCs cannot impose reductions.) a) Forfeiture of pay for 3 days. (Yes, that's the max.)

457. What are some important reasons to discuss potential NJP cases with your

Group Commander or Executive Officer?

Three good responses--others are possible: a) To keep the Group informed of significant personnel issues. b) To help evaluate whether NJP, Court-Martial or non-punitive measures are

appropriate. c) To enhance the level of punishments available at NJP (many cases are

sent up the chain of command; an O-4 CO can impose 60 days restriction, 45 days extra duties, 30 days correctional custody, and impose a reduction of one pay grade).

458. What rights do accused members assigned to shore units have that those

assigned to cutters do not have prior to facing NJP? Personnel assigned ashore have the right to consult with an attorney (usually a Navy JAG) and may decline mast. Personnel assigned to cutters do not.

459. Tell us about Extra Military Instruction: how it is imposed and what are the

rules about the use of it? The answer should cover several of these points:

a) The OIC (or acting OIC) must approve all after hours EMI. b) EMI is limited to two hours a day, and normal liberty takes place afterwards. c) EMI must be supervised. d) EMI tasks must be logically related to the deficiency and not punitive in

nature--e.g. It is not proper to have someone scrub toilets for failing to correct charts diligently.

e) Normally, EMI should not extend beyond two weeks. Extra credit:

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a) Any PO or above may impose EMI during regular work hours. b) Member gets his/her Sabbath day off each week. c) Overtime to meet operational demands (e.g. keeping several engineers on after hours) is not EMI. d) EMI orders should be in writing (but this is not mandated).

460. What is the main difference between military "Article 31(b)" warnings and

civilian "Miranda" warnings? Civilians must be given their Miranda rights before questioning if they are suspected of a crime AND in custody; Military members must be given their Article 31(b) rights before questioning if they are suspected of an offense OR in custody. Extra credit: Once charged or in custody, military members get the right to consult with a military attorney free of charge regardless of an ability to afford one. Military members are told specifically what they are suspected of; this is not necessarily so for civilians.

NAVAL ENGINEERING

461. Where does your EPO get his information and guidance for Naval Engineering and who publishes it? COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M9000.6D, NEM - Naval Engineering Manual

462. Are there any other instructions relating to Naval Engineering that he must be aware of? (MLCPACINST M9000.6B)

463. When the COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION & THE MLCP INSTRUCTION conflict which one applies? (MLCP) if in doubt contact who (MLCPAC NAVAL ENGINEERING DIVISION, vr Type Desk)

464. What qualification process/board does your EPO go through to receive his EPO qualifications? He should have been through MK1 Engineering Admin School at Yorktown Virginia. CO/OIC'S recommendation on his dream sheet. No board required you must determine if he is doing his job by knowing his job.

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465. FYI: MLCLANT has an SOP in addition to the NEM.

466. What does NESU stand for, how many of them on the West coast and where are they? Naval Engineering Support Unit) 3ea, Seattle, Hono, Seattle.

467. What is a CASREP, what is it used for and when is it used? Must be submitted to operational commanders for reporting changes in the status of the boat/cutters material readiness. Must be submitted on equipment that cannot be repaired within 48 hrs, or requires technical assistance.

468. Explain what a SHIPALT/BOATALT request is, where the guidelines are found and the importance of reviewing the procedures. Initiates procedures for review, approval, and execution of alterations to cutters and standard boats. Prevents CHIEFALTS.

469. Explain what the different financial programs are used for: AFC - 30, AFC - 45, AFC - 42, AFC-43. AFC-30 unit operating funds, AFC-45 for boats is an insurance fund for causalities caused by storm, grounding, ice, explosion, fire or collision and engine failures. AFC-45 for Cutters is for engineering related repairs over the fiscal threshold, $500.00, refer to the CCMP. AFC-42 is for electronic repairs, maintenance and replacements; refer to MLCP (t). AFC-43 is for CEU type major non-recurring repair and maintenance. $3K - $350K.

HAZMAT

470. Who is ultimately responsible for HAZMAT/HAZWASTE Issues?

(CO)

471. Who are the players at the UNIT LEVEL? GROUP LEVEL? MLC LEVEL? Assign a PO or EPO, Facility or Naval Engineer, CEU

472. What is an ECE? . How frequent is it? Who does it? Environmental Compliance Evaluation, every 3rd year, MLC contracts a private firm

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473. What are the training requirements for handling hazardous waste? Under most conditions there is an initial training and annual refresher requirement. PO or higher, no non-rates

474. What actions require training? Any handling of hazardous waste, containers, or signing manifests.

475. What is a good first stop for environmental information of all sorts? The Commanding Officer's Environmental Guide (COMDTPUB P5090.1A).

CIVIL ENGINEERING

476. Who prepares an SSMR? Who is the SSMR routed to? Who approves an SSMR? Unit prepares SSMR, which is routed through the chain of command to the CEU Civil Engineering Coordinator (CEC). The CEU then represents it at the semi-annual planning and prioritization board with the CEU.

477. When is a facility related CASREP necessary? Who is it sent to for action? The Casualty Report is used by an operational unit to alert the chain of command to a material discrepancy that degrades the unit's ability to perform one or more missions. CASREP procedures are found in COMDTINST M3501.3 (series).

478. What is AFC43? Who manages AFC43 funds? AFC-43 funds are for major non-recurring repair and maintenance. Projects qualifying for AFC-43 funds are between $3K and $350K in value. AFC-43 funds are originate at HQ (COMDT G-SEC) and routed to MLCP(s) and managed locally by the CEU.

479. What is the POP board? Who are the POP board members? Planned Obligation and Prioritization board. Its function is to prioritize the upcoming FY's AFC-43 projects so that the limited AFC-43 funding is properly distributed. Members are the CEU CEC, District planning officer, ISC reps, Local Housing Authorities, CG Program Managers (oan), (m), (osr), (t)

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480. What is the Financial Resource Management Manual, COMDTINST M7100.3A ? Prescribes CG financial resource management policy. sets forth responsibilities, guidelines, timetables, and some procedures for HQ staff, areas, districts, MLC's, and HQ units involved in financial resource management and administration. Basically describes what AFC30 can and can't pay for.

481. What are the duties of a Contracting Officer?

Represents the United States in all contractual agreements, the only person who can commit taxpayer's dollars. The Contracting Officer, or KO, is responsible for 1) Soliciting a project for bid 2) Evaluating the bids (along with the designer) 3) Awarding the contract 4) Authorizing changes/modifications to the contract 5) Authorizing intermediate and final payments as the work items are completed

482. What are the duties of the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative?

The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, or COR, is responsible for on-site inspection during the construction phase of the contract. The COR is the Contracting Officer's eyes and ears in the field. He or she verifies that the work is done in accordance with the contract and notifies the KO of any need for modifications to the contract. The COR can also authorize no-cost changes to construction contracts, but cannot authorize any change in award amount ($$).

Ethical Dilemmas and Leadership principles

483. You are investigating a violation and discover that one of the witnesses has lied about their observations. Upon interrogating the individual, he/she states that in boot camp they were told to “Always look out for your shipmate, because they might save your life.” How are you going to respond to this?

484. Your XPO was given a supply report assignment. You just receive notice from the group that the report is overdue. How would you handle this problem? ID responsibility Objective in approaching the XPO. Desired outcome.

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485. Every year your station is invited to the local yacht club Labor Day social. This year they want to recognize your top female with a very nice plaque for her outstanding performance and Representation of the local communities’ Coast Guard station. Are there any issues that arise from this type request?

486. Your EPO is a top-notch sailor who is a stickler for perfection. He gets the jobs done well ahead of schedule and his shop is kept spotless. You notice that of the three MKs and four FNs working for him that all but one has put in for early transfer and two have been booked for being late for work. Discuss your leadership dilemma and how would you handle this situation.

487. SN Summers has been at the station for four months. She has been upbeat and always willing to learn her responsibilities. Suddenly you notice that her performance has dropped, her supervisor has tried but failed to motivate her and you have just received a copy of a page 7. Upon calling her in, she is disrespectful, belligerent and accuses you of being a good ol’ boy. How would you respond to her?

488. One of your BM3s is very religious. You notice that the others at the station seem to avoid him, sometimes poke fun at him and frequently confront him with atheistic arguments. He seems to either be scheduled for duty or asked to take duty whenever there is a party or social event. Is this a problem and if so what will you do about it?

489. What are your primary objectives as a leader?

490. What are your primary objectives as a manager?

491. You receive a call that your newly qualified Coxswain has just beached the boat on a remote sand bar to give aid to a woman who was having trouble breathing. The group controller had advised him not to beach the boat. The woman expired during the CG Helo medevac. You receive a call from the Group Commander asking what your initial actions against the coxswain will be. How would you respond?

492. You walk into the shop to see what all the yelling and screaming is about. Two very angry petty officers are yelling at each other with slanderous and obscene language. How would you stop the fight and what would you do after that?

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Rating Specific Questions 492-588 were asked on two different Boards

493. What office staff in Headquarters oversees all aspects of small boat station

operations? G-OCS

494. What are the environmental operating limits of a 41-ft UTB? No breaking surf/waves, 8-foot seas, 30-knot winds

495. What are the towing limits on a 41 ft UTB? 100 gross tons.

496. What are the environmental operating limits of a 44-ft MLB? 30-foot seas, 20-foot surf (breaking seas), 50 knots sustained winds, 50 nautical miles offshore, and 125 displacement tons tow load.

497. For standard (41/44) small boats what are the following: Disabling Casualty: Boat is not serviceable, not authorized to get u/w, notify OPCON immediately by most expeditious means, follow up with a boat status msg. Boat assumes Charlie status, commence repairs immediately, submit CASREP Restrictive Discrepancy: Boat and crew cannot perform all missions safely, operations restricted, notify OPCON if repairs cannot be made in 1 hour, OPCON shall monitor progress of repairs, any operations before restrictive discrepancies are repaired require a written waiver from OPCON (can be verbal followed up by written waiver within four hours), submit CASREP if applicable. Major Discrepancy: Boat and crew can perform all missions but some degradation in effectiveness or readiness should be expected, operations unrestricted, discrepancy occurrence and repair is documented, OPCON shall monitor status of repairs. Minor Discrepancy: Boat and crew readiness not affected nor impaired, boat does not meet standards, operation unrestricted, discrepancy occurrence and repair is documented, station CO/OIC monitors repairs. Written Waiver: Boats with restrictive discrepancies shall only be operated if a written waiver has been issued by the Operational Commander .The waiver

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shall list the discrepancy, describe the conditions under which the boat may be operated, and concurrence on the measures to be taken to lessen or negate the hazard posed by the discrepancy. A verbal waiver is authorized, as long as a written waiver follows it up within 4 hours.

498. CASREP: If the discrepancy cannot be repaired within 48 hours, a CASREP shall be sent within 24 hours of the discrepancy. OPCON is responsible for monitoring the progress of repairs to these discrepancies

499. Boat Crew Fatigue Standards (found in Boat Crew Utilization COMDTINST 5312.15A) are presently what during a distinct 24-hour period? Mission Operating Seas Less Seas Greater Conditions Than 4’ Than 4’ Heavy WX* Crew U/W Time 10 hrs 8 hrs 6 hrs *Denotes MLB only Maximum U/W time in an RHI is 8 hrs in seas less than 4’ Every 2 hours of station work reduces these limits by 1 hour.

500. What happens next when you exceed these hours? Crew in rest period for 10 hours, used in emergent SAR only, Priority message to Group Commander and adjacent stations, OPS Normal message sent after 10-hour period.

501. What are the minimum manning requirements for CG Small Boats? 41’- 3 (4 for L/E), 44 – 3 (4 for D1), (4 or 5 for L/E depending on what district) NSB – 2

502. Anything you always wanted to know about the Training Program to become crew qualified on any CG small boat can be found in what manual? Boat Crew Training Manual COMDTINST M16114.9C

503. What are the Terrorist Threat Conditions, and which is the highest condition? Alpha – Low, Bravo – Medium, Charlie – High, Delta – Critical

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504. What manuals would you utilize to find out more about Terrorist Threat Conditions, and how to establish a unit Command Security Program? CG Information Security Program (COMDTINST M5510.21s) CG Personnel Security Program (COMDTINST M5520.12s) Physical Security Program (COMDTINST M5530.1s) Security Awareness, Training and Education (STATE) Program (COMDTINST M5528.1s) Automated Information Systems (AIS) Security Manual (COMDTINST M5500.13s) CMS-1.

505. In which chapter in what manual do you find your responsibilities as an Officer

In Charge listed? Chapter 4, Part 3, (7-1-8 covers certain oaths an OIC may administer) Coast Guard Regulations COMDTINST M5000.3s

506. What Article in the UCMJ provides you authority for the imposition of

punishment without resort to the judicial forum of a court-martial? Article 15, UCMJ (your NJP Authority is governed by Part V, MCM 1984 and amplified by CG Military Justice Manual COMDTINST M5810.1A).

507. What is the maximum amount of punishment you may award during a Mast

proceeding's as an OIC? (E-7) 14 days extra duty, 14 days restriction, 3 days pay per 1 month

508. Would your XPO have authority to impose NJP?

509. Can you state what the Engineering Chain of Command is, and who fits where

in that chain? This question deals with maintenance and funding issues. Organizational (unit), Intermediate (Group), and Depot (Dist/MLC)

510. What is the SSMP?

Shore Station Maintenance Program, starts out with finding a discrepancy or future problem, documenting it with an SSMR (Request), and submitting it through the Engineering Chain of Command. Basically for unit buildings, docks, and roads.

511. Do you submit a SSMR for an item that you’ve CASREP’d?

No, The District Program Manager/Group will work with the CEU. They complete the SSMR and send you a copy for your files.

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512. What is a CSMP? And what is it for?

Current Ships Maintenance Project, boat side equivalent to the SSMP program. The primary purpose is to provide a complete history for ready reference and assistance in the preparation of repair or availability work lists.

513. Would you document an uncompleted BOATALT on a CSMP?

Yes

514. Recording work specified on a CSMP may require entries in what other

records? CSMP Completed File, Machinery History, Hull History, Ships Plans, and Boat Record

515. How often is Boat Inspections (CG-3022) done?

Annually, unless a special one needs to be completed for transferring a boat.

516. Where, and in what manual, would you look for help in dealing with a case

involving Hazing? PERSMAN COMDTINST M1000.6A, and Chapter 8-J, CG Regs Article 4-1-15.

517. How would you define hazing?

Hazing is the subjection of an individual to harassment or ridicule.

518. Would sending someone out to find relative bearing grease be considered as

hazing? No, actually PERSMAN states it as a “practical joke”, but I would monitor it closely.

519. Is a line crossing ceremony or CPO initiation considered as hazing?

No, key thing to remember is command involvement in these types of ceremonies.

520. What would you consider doing to prevent hazing from happening at your unit?

Talk about it early, act on it quickly, and be involved in ceremony planning/execution, find acceptable alternatives, keep your eyes and ears open.

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521. You drop in unexpectedly on a Saturday afternoon and notice one of your non-rates acting strangely and you believe him to be under the influence of something. Can you make the member submit to a urinalysis? No, you need probable cause and a search authorization to single out a member for a urinalysis. Work through OPCON as only a CO or Military Judge can grant a search authorization. There is no need for a search authorization if the urinalysis is random.

522. What if the member refuses to submit, even after a search authorization? Easy, handle under UCMJ for direct disobedience of an order, and then start in official investigation on the possible drug usage charge

523. What do you do with the member if he is tested and the test comes back as positive? Must investigate any Drug Incident in accordance with 20.C.3.a of PERSMAN, process member for discharge (adsep or admin discharge board), possible UCMJ charges, maybe treatment if indicated but still separate.

524. What are Article 31 warnings under the UCMJ? Miranda/Tempia rights.

525. When do you give someone his or her Miranda/Tempia rights? Before you question anyone on what you believe may lead to a member being charged under the UCMJ

526. Late one Sunday evening your watchstander calls you up and says that your

XPO has been involved in a horrible car accident and isn’t expected to survive. What do you do? Imminent Death Policy. Immediately call your OPCON; find out ahead of time who will be contacting Flag Plot at COMDT (202-267-2100) and retire the member on active duty, better benefits for the members family. What kind of CMS access did the member have? Contact the district security manager in case anything else needs to be done. Seek further guidance from COMDTINST 5527.2s and district legal for investigations (no LOD/Misconduct!!).

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527. While pulling into your parking space at your new unit you notice that your EPO has a large banner on the side of his own personal truck saying “Vote Bush”. Is this a problem? Yes, it’s actually covered in PERSMAN 16.C.3.b under prohibited political activities.

528. One day while sitting at your desk the local Chief of Police shows up with an

arrest warrant for a member of your crew. What do you do? Covered under Chapter 8, MJM. If the warrant is presented and from inside the state where you are located turn over the member. Immediately contact OPCON with a possible message requirement to G-L. Advance approval for delivery may be required from G-L if there are UCMJ proceedings pending, if the member is serving a court-martial sentence, or if it’s in the best interests of the CG to refuse.

529. You receive a phone call from the ex-wife of your MK2. She is complaining of the MK2 not paying her child support. What do you do? Check PERSMAN 8-M, the MK2 must support his children unless there is a court order relieving him of his obligation, or someone else adopted the children. Follow the PERSMAN guidelines for amount, which should be paid, or by the court order if the divorce has been finalized.

530. What adverse or punitive actions can you take against the MK2? Discharge, marks, garnishment of wages, withholds BAH, UCMJ, and/or Tax violations.

531. At your Change of Command ceremony there were flowers presented for your spouse and the departing OinC’s spouse. You think this was an unusually grand gesture by the departing OIC, until a week later when you discover the flowers were purchased on your XPO’s government credit card. Is this legal? Yes, according the Financial Resource Management Manual COMDTINST M7100.3s.

532. Your crew has taken it upon themselves to design a station logo to be placed on a T-Shirt. You really like the design and agree with the crews request to let them wear these T-Shirts while doing station work. Can you buy these T-Shirts with OG-30 funding as organizational clothing? No, not generally. Any clothing article purchases should be covered in detail with your contracting officer (usually at Group) to protect yourself from making an illegal purchase.

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533. What about purchasing deck shoes for the boat crews on OG-30 funds? Yes, white sole, navy blue or brown leather that ties with laces. Check COMDTINST 4400.19 Supply policy and Procedures.

534. There is a pleasure craft aground in your AOR. Your boat crew calls back and

says that all personnel on the vessel are safe, and that the owner of the boat is requesting assistance in refloating it. Can you do this? Yes, depending on a few things. COMDTINST M16130.2s sets our general salvage policy and states: When no commercial salvor is reasonably available, SMC’s (i.e. Group and District Command Centers) are authorized to allow CG Units to refloat a grounded vessel which is not in peril of further damage or loss if; a. CG units are capable of rendering the assistance, b. the owner requests the assistance and agrees to the specific effort to be made, and c. CG Units and personnel are not unduly hazarded by the operation.

535. On a beautiful calm clear day your watchstander reports that an Auxiliary

vessel out on a routine safety patrol, has come across an 18ft boat that is disabled. The 18ft P/C has no radio onboard and is not in contact with anyone, and your Auxiliarist wants to take the vessel in tow back to the launch ramp, 10 miles away. The Auxiliarist has a 32 foot Sea Ray and is more than capable of handling the tow, and you have two commercial salvors in your AOR who are a continual thorn in your backside when it comes to Auxiliarists handling tows. What do you do? Do you issue a MARB? No MARB, the Auxiliarist can tow the vessel. COMDTINST 16130.2s Maritime SAR Assistance Policy invests the decision-making authority in the Auxiliarist.

536. You receive the report of the disabled 18-foot P/C from the operator himself

over channel 16 VHF-FM. They are not in distress, same weather as before, same commercial salvors as before, and your Auxiliarist is tied up at a dock having a lunch break. The Auxiliarist overhears the report of the disabled P/C and wants to assist. What do you do? Send out a MARB prior to dispatching anyone to the P/C.

537. The MARB went out, the P/C states he can’t handle the prices charged by the

commercial salvors and is refusing their services, and demands that as a taxpayer, we have to go out and tow him in, and we better hurry as he has somewhere he has to be. Do we go get him? No, if he refuses private help he better find a friend to assist him. We continue to monitor the case until help arrives, or the situation changes (i.e. weather, medical reasons) 2-3 in D1 SAR Manual. If no one answers the MARB in 10

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minutes, or private enterprise has arrived on scene and abandoned the case due to negotiations we can render assistance if the resources aren’t needed for a case which has higher priority 2-5 D1 SAR Manual.

538. You’re working a red flare sighting case, and have been for several hours with

negative results. You’re pretty confident that it was a hoax. Can you actively suspend the search? No – Only the District Command Center can ACTSUS a red flare case (also EPIRBs).

539. A P/C calls in, he states he’s in thick fog, alongside buoy #2, and is requesting a

course to steer to enter port. What do you do? Never give a course over the radio; you don’t know what buoy #2 he’s at. Stick to information on a chart or what’s published in the coast pilot, or better yet, go get them in your boat.

540. What is the track spacing for a person in the water report? 200 yards, or 1 tenth of a nautical mile.

541. What are the three phases of a SAR case? Uncertainty, alert, and distress.

542. At which phase do you launch a resource for a report of an overdue vessel?

Alert/Distress Phase.

543. Does the CG conduct searches for bodies?

Not required to by CG Regs, and if asked by competent local authority (i.e. Police Chief/Fire Chief) we can if it doesn’t interfere with operations or missions. Requests are normally approved or disapproved by Group Commander (Chap 14, D1 SAR Manual).

544. Your watchstander receives a report from an offshore Cargo Ship reporting that

one of their crewmembers has died, and they want you to come out and remove the body. What do you do? SMC will direct the ship to proceed to the nearest port and the local authorities, i.e. Police or coroner, for assistance in removing the body. (Chap 14, D1 SAR Manual)

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545. Can the CG accept a “Float Plan” from a local boater? The CG will NOT promote filing a Float Plan with a CG Unit. If the unit does accept one however, it will be forwarded immediately to the SAR coordinator (usually Group).

546. What is the most significant cause of MISHAPs in the CG?

Human error (60 to 65% of all MISHAPs). 90% of these were; Poor Judgment (67%), Inattention (more than 16%), and Ineffective Supervision (more than 5%).

547. What is TCT?

Team Coordination Training. A program that focuses on reducing the probability for human error by increasing individual and team effectiveness.

548. What is a GAR model, and what is it used for?

Green, Amber, Red, a model, which provides a team with a way of assessing, risk. 0 – 23 = Green (low risk), 23 – 44 = Amber (caution), 44 – 60 = Red (high risk)

549. What Headquarters Staff Office oversees all aspects of cutter operations?

G-OCU

550. What is Set?

The Direction the vessel is pushed (in degrees).

551. What is Drift?

The speed on Knots your getting set.

552. What is Advance & Transfer?

For any turn, the advance is the distance gained in the direction of the original course from the time the rudder is put over until the ship is on a new course. The transfer is the distance gained in a direction perpendicular to that of the original course from the time the rudder is put over until the ship is on a new course.

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553. Can you explain the difference between a large-scale chart and a small-scale chart? The large-scale chart shows a small area, the small-scale chart shows a large area

554. What is the 3-minute rule?

A ship will travel a distance equal to her speed in knots times 100 yards every three minutes. Examples: Speed 8 Knots, 3 minutes will cover 800 yards Speed 15 Knots, 3 minutes will cover 1500 yards Speed 22 Knots, 3 minutes will cover 2200 yards

555. What distance is a tenth of a nautical mile?

200 yards

556. What is the 6-minute rule?

A ship will travel a distance equal to her speed in knots in tenths of a mile covered in 6 minutes. Examples: Speed 8 Knots, 6 minutes will cover .8 nautical mile (1600 yards) Speed 15 Knots, 6 minutes will cover 1.5 nautical miles Speed 22 Knots, 6 minutes will cover 2.2 nautical miles

557. What is meant by the term “squat” in relations to ship handling?

Squat for a vessel underway means the bodily sinkage and change of trim, which are caused by the pressure distribution on the hull due to the relative motion of water and hull. The effect begins to increase significantly at depth-to-draft ratios less than 2.5 (2.5 times the draft of your vessel). It increases rapidly with speed and is augmented in narrow channels.

558. What is Bank Cushion?

In a restricted channel, especially one with steep banks, bank cushion tends to push the bow away from the bank due to the increase in the bow wave on the near side.

559. What is Bank Suction?

The bodily movement of a ship towards the near bank due to a decrease in pressure as a result of increased velocity of flow of water past the hull in a restricted channel.

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560. What is meant by the term “Safe Speed” in the Rules of the Road?

(Rule 6) All vessels must travel at a safe speed to enable them to “take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions”.

561. What factors should you take in account in determining a safe speed?

Visibility, traffic density, the maneuverability of the vessel, background lights at night, the state of the wind, sea, and current, the proximity of navigational hazards; and draft in relation to depth of water. If there is radar aboard, factors relating to radar must be taken in account.

562. What is a “Head-on Situation”?

(Rule 14) This is defined as two vessels meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal course involving risk of collision. Both vessels should alter course to starboard (right) so that each will pass each other on the port side.

563. What is “Overtaking”?

(Rule 13) Any vessel overtaking another vessel must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken. Being overtaken is defined as coming up with another vessel from a direction more than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam. At night, the overtaking vessel would be able to see only the stern light of the vessel being overtaken and not the sidelights. If in any doubt, you are overtaking and should act accordingly, and avoid the other vessel until you are finally “past and clear” of the vessel being overtaken.

564. What actions are to be taken by the “give way vessel”?

(Rule 16) When you are the give way vessel, take early and substantial action to keep well clear. This should be obvious to the other vessel both visually and on radar.

565. What actions are to be taken by the “stand on vessel”?

(Rule 17) When it becomes apparent that that the give way vessel isn’t getting out of the way, the stand on vessel may take action to avoid collision by it’s maneuver alone. The stand on vessel must take action when the situation reaches a stage where the give way vessels action alone cannot avoid a collision.

566. What rule contains the “Responsibilities Between Vessels” other wise know as

the hierarchy of vessels?

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Rule 18. Can you state the responsibilities between vessels going from the most privileged (gives way to no others) to the least privileged: Anchored/Aground Not Under Command Restricted in Ability to Maneuver Constrained by Draft Fishing/Trawling Sailing vessels under sail Power Driven Vessels Seaplane (Non-rates Can Fool Senior People Sometimes (jingle)

567. What is the arc of visibility for the following lights:

Masthead Light: 225*, 22.5* abaft the beam on both sides Sidelights: 112.5*, 22.5* abaft the beam on both sides Stern Light: 135*, 67.5* forward each side Anchor Light: 360*

568. How many flashes per minute does a “Flashing” Yellow Light flash?

120

569. How many flashes per minute does a “Special Flashing” Yellow Light flash?

50 to 70 (Inland Only)

570. What do the following different colored lights at night signify: Green over White (Trawling at Night) White over Red (Pilot Ahead) Red over White over Red (Restricted in Ability to Maneuver) Red over White (Fishing at Night) Red over Green (Sailing Machine) Red over Red (Unable to comply with rules of the road…captain is dead)

571. What is the difference between Inland Rules and International Rules in regards

to Maneuvering and Warning Signals? (Rule 34) Inland – Signals of Intent, International – Action Signals.

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572. What is the International Signal for overtaking a vessel on her starboard side? Two Prolonged, One Short “I intend to overtake you on your starboard side”

573. What is the agreement signal the overtaken vessel would sound? One Prolonged, One Short, One Prolonged, One Short

574. What is the optional sound signal that can be sounded by a vessel at anchor?

One Prolonged, One Short, One Prolonged

575. What is the sound signal for a power driven vessel under way making way in

restricted visibility (Rule 35)? One prolonged not to exceed two minutes.

576. What is the sound signal for a power driven vessel towing in restricted

visibility? One prolonged, Two Short, not to exceed two minutes. The vessel being towed should sound One Prolonged Three Short immediately afterwards (if manned).

577. In which Annex would you find the rules pertaining to additional signals for

vessels fishing in close proximity? Annex II

578. Are Standing Orders, Cutter Navigation Standards, the OinC’s Night Orders

Book, and XPO’s Morning Orders mandated? Yes. By what? – By CG Regulations Article 4-2-2A and COMDTINST M3530.2 (series) (Nav Standards)

579. What is “Free Surface Effect”? The term free surface effect refers to the detrimental effect on which a partially filled tank or compartment can have on the stability of a vessel. This effect is due to the shifting of liquids as the vessel heels and results in the rise of the center of gravity.

580. What is “Free Communication Effect”? – The negative effect on stability

caused by the rupture of one, or more, exterior boundaries of a ship so that the sea may flow freely into, and out of, the damaged compartment as the ship rolls.

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581. What is “KG” where matters of stability are concerned?

KG is the vertical position of gravity, the distance from the baseline (keel) to the center of gravity.

582. Adding weight to the topside of a cutter will do what to the KG?

Adding a weight will move the center of gravity towards that weight addition. Removing weight will move the center of gravity away from the weight removal. Shifting a weight will move the center of gravity parallel to, and in the same direction as, the weight shift.

583. What is the “Metacenter”?

The Metacenter is the center of the arc through which the centers of buoyancy move.

584. What is “GM”?

GM is referred to as the metacentric height, the height of the metacenter above the center of gravity.

585. When GM is referred to as positive, is the vessel stable or unstable?

Stable My (metacenter) Good (gravity) Boat (buoyancy) Positive Stability Get Off (gravity) My (metacenter) Boat (buoyancy) Negative Stability

MANEUVERING BOARD QUESTIONS

586. What is “A” most likely?

A buoy or vessel DIW.

587. What type of Rules of the Road situation are you in with contact “B”?

Crossing Situation. What is your responsibility in this situation? – You are the give way vessel (“B” is off your Starboard side).

588. What is contact “C” doing?

Overtaking you. What is your responsibility? – You are the stand on vessel.

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589. What is contact “D’ situation? You are overtaking him. What is your responsibility? You are to avoid them until past and clear.

SEARCH AND RESCUE

590. The weather is the worst you have ever seen. Waves are crashing up on the

station lawn over the breakwall. Five people from a fishing boat are on a sinking fishing boat. Explain your decision making process for deciding whether or not to launch.

591. What is Datum?

Most probable location of an object corrected for movement and time

592. What’s the difference between sweep width (W) and track spacing (S)?

593. What’s a VS (sector) search? When would you use it and what direction would

the first leg be?

594. What’s a barrier search?

595. What’s the standard track spacing for a PIW?

. 1 nmi, 200 yards

596. What’s a MARB? What channel is a MARB broadcasted on and how long should you wait before CG response? (10 min) (Maritime SAR assistance policy)

597. What’s a UMIB?

598. What is a 406? How do you DF it? (121.5)

599. How often is the P1/P5 pump inspected? (Monthly)

600. Crew bags inspected how often?

Semi-annual

601. Where do you find info regarding these inspections?

Survival systems manual

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LAW ENFORCEMENT

602. Where does the Coast Guard get its boarding authority? 14 USC 89

603. What are the requirements for someone to become a BTM or BO?

604. Who can sign BTM / BO PQS?

Graduate from BO course after 01 Sep 93, and designated in writing by the command.

605. How many levels in the use of force continuum?

6 - Officer presence, Verbal, Soft Control, Hard Control/OC spray, Intermediate (baton), deadly force

606. What’s the “Magnuson Act”?

Magnuson Fishery Conservation Management Act: focus is to ensure compliance with regional federal Regs regarding catch limits, gear restrictions, permits, closed areas, regulated seasons, etc. Applies to U.S. vessels.

607. What are pre-boarding questions?

Vessel name, activity, type of vessel, next POC, last POC, number of POB, name of owner and master, weapons on board?

608. For what offences can you terminate a vessel?

UCMJ AND MILITARY JUSTICE

609. Describe NJP Mast procedures for a member being place on report to awarding

NJP?

610. What’s the role of the investigating officer (PIO) regarding a mast?

611. What are the limits of NJP punishment for an OIC?

612. If the maximum allowable punishment you can award does not suit the crime what would you do?

613. Can a person appeal mast findings/punishment? How many days?

5 calendar days

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614. Where can you find further guidance for NJP?

Military Justice Manual

615. What gives the CO/OIC the authority to conduct a mast?

Article 15 UCMJ

616. Can the XPO preside over a mast?

617. Give me an example of when EMI would be used?

SMALL UNIT TRAINING PROGRAMS

618. How often do STAN teams come around to inspect units?

619. How often are Operational Commanders required to conduct RFO evals? Annually

620. How do you insure the material condition of the unit is up to standards?

621. How often are you required to inspect your boats?

622. What does “not fully mission capable” mean? Can you still use the boat? What must you do? Written/verbal waiver by op commander. Waiver includes discrepancy, conditions in which boat may be operated, measures to negate hazards posed by discrepancy)

623. What’s your time for the mile and a half run? How often do you have to do

that?

624. What’s the “Qualification” process for boat crew positions?

625. What’s the “Certification” process for boat crew positions?

626. What are semi annual/annual currency requirements?

627. What rank of BM is required to be coxswain certified?

628. What do you look for in a “Training Petty Officer”.

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COUNSELING

629. When are marks required?

Regular: every 6 months, Special: advancement, transfer, NJP, civil conviction.

630. When must marks be completed by?

Must arrive at HRSIC NLT 30 days after period.

631. What item requires further documentation?

1, 2, 7’s, unsat conduct, not rec for adv.

632. Describe the appeal process.

15 days

DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE

633. What’s the difference between an alcohol incident and a situation?

634. In order for an alcohol incident to take place what must have happened?

635. A member of your command (a BM1) gets a DUI, what action do you take?

Upon review of the same person’s record you discover he had an alcohol incident 3 years ago at a previous unit, what action do you take?

636. A member comes to you on a Monday morning and tells you he knows a certain

BM3 has been smoking dope. He’s seen him on several occasions, most recently last Saturday night. What do you do?

637. You have a SN who has been at your unit for a year and a half. He is #3 on the

AMT A-school list and has just received a DUI. What does this mean for the individual? First alcohol incident, good conduct eligibility starts over, name removed from school list.

638. What action do you take for someone who refuses treatment? Unsuitability discharge

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HUMAN RELATIONS (Equal opportunity program manual 5350.4)

639. What’s the purpose of a Human Relations Council (HRC)? Provide a safe, open, forum for discussing human relations issues.

640. What size unit is required to have a HRC?

641. Who should be on the Human relations council?

642. What’s the time requirement for someone to file a discrimination complaint?

45 days

643. Your XPO appears to be having an inappropriate personal relationship with a

BM3. This is all the initial information you have. What are you going to do now?

644. You receive info that a BM2 is having a romantic relationship with an MK3.

What do you do?

645. What’s your dream unit? OK, your there. About a week after reporting aboard one of your junior members qualifies as crewman. The crew wants to help him celebrate by throwing him in the water, is that OK?

LEADERSHIP

646. What are the Coast Guards core values? What do they each mean to you?

647. Put these items in order of importance to you as related to being an OIC;

Morale, Training, Material condition of your unit. Why?

MISC. SITUATIONS

648. You have a female SA who hurt her shoulder in April. It is now September and she is still going to physical therapy. She is still on light duty and cannot stand boat crew or boarding party member duties. She is one of only 4 SA/SN you have. What should you do with her?

649. You have a SN at your station. He/she is a good worker and gets along with the

crew well. One day the member comes into your officer and says his/her father just called and advised him that his mother has terminal cancer. The mother’s physical says she has 6-20 weeks to live. What options are available for the SN? What could you do for this member? What is a local notice to mariners? What is the significance?

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651. Give a brief history of your career and background.

652. What qualities of leadership do you most admire in the people you have worked for?

653. You have reported to a unit as OIC and have told everyone that you are not

going to make drastic changes. All SOP’s remain in effect from the previous command. Later, you discover that procedures for something are incorrect and you have to make some major changes regarding it. Explain how you would go about it.

Cutter Navigation

654. Name four elements that are covered during a Cutter Nav Brief?

655. What material condition do you set 1 hour prior to getting u/w? Yoke

656. D T S problem: You traveled 7nm in 45min, what is your speed?

9.5

657. Your speed is 9.5kts; you were steaming for 45min. how far have you traveled?

7nm

658. Your speed is 9.5kts, how long would it take you to travel 7nm?

45min

659. Correct the following problem: C=121 V=3W D=4E

660. How do you know when you cross from Int. to Inland Rules?

SAR and SAR Planning

661. Your WPB is the SMC and OSC for a search. You have the radio guard for a

CG Helo and it has missed checking in for it’s scheduled ops and position Ck. How long do you continue trying to rise? What action do you take after this time?

662. What is the 2nd phase of SAR and what doe’s it mean?

663. What is the single best method for determining TWC?

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664. When would you use a PS search pattern?

665. When using a VM pattern, where doe’s the second boat start?

666. Passengers on board a CG vessel should be outfitted with PFD w/what types of signaling device/devices?

L/E

667. What is the difference between ADCON and TACON?

668. What is the min. # of personnel required to board an 87ft F/V?

669. What statute gives us our basic boarding authority?

670. If you spot a foreign flag pleasure craft in the territorial sea, can you board him w/o a SNO?

671. Who can authorize the termination of a Comm. F/V?

672. If you issue a violation for Grossly Neg. Ops to a pleasure craft 14nm seaward

of the baseline, will this hold up in court?

673. Define Customs Waters?

674. What is the min. # of rounds a B.O. is required to carry for the 9mm?

675. If a vessel attempts to ram your CG vessel, what rule applies?

Public and Media Relations/Ethics

676. Is Public relations considered to be passive or an assertive skill?

677. You are asked by the local Grand Poo Baa to attend their annual awards

banquet and give a speech. The Poo Baa offers to pay for your dinner. You know that tickets to the banquet cost 75.00 dollars each. What do you do?

678. You are on a routine training mission when a plane crashes into the ocean.

Your crewman has his personal Camcorder w/him and films the whole event. Two months later it is brought to your attention the crewman sold the film the to the History channel for 2000.00 dollars. What do you do?

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ESO

679. You are an OIC, are you authorized to administer EOCT’S? Is your XPO?

680. What is a Student Status Report and how often are the sent to an ESO?

681. You have lost an EOCT, What do you do?

SURVIVAL SYSTEMS

682. How often doe’s a Life Raft require inspection and re-packing? Who pays for it?

683. Is Co2 inflatable PFD’S authorized on CG MLB’S?

684. Where would you locate Fatigue Standards for boat crews?

BOAT/SHIP HANDLING

685. You are driving a single screw boat; you engage the engine into reverse, what

direction will your stern travel?

686. Name the environmental forces that affect the horizontal motion of a vessel?

687. Explain tactical diameter of a vessel?

688. Explain asymmetric power?

MILITARY JUSTICE

689. State the purpose of an Art. 31 warning of the UCMJ?

690. It has been brought to your attention that P.O. Blank who lives in C.G. owned housing is believed to have illegal drugs in the residence. What do you do? Can you search the house?

691. What Art. gives an OINC his or her authority to impose punishment?

692. You have an active duty Navy enlisted man TAD at your unit who commits an

NJP offence; can you as an OINC hold mast on this member?

693. A member of your command was arrested last night for DUI. Explain what procedures you would take?

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CG REGULATIONS

694. Where would you find the Duties and responsibilities of the CO/OINC?

695. An admiral (lower half) visits your WPB. How many Side Boys will you need to provide? What other pub could you find the answer in?

696. Where would you find information about displaying Flags and Pennants from

your WPB?

CG DINING FACILITY

697. Define Rations in Kind?

698. What does "SAT" stand for and what is their function?

699. How many classifications of CGDF are there?

700. You have removed a member from SEPRATS. What must you provide that member at time of removal?

701. Explain the Basic Daily Food Allowance?

702. Explain what the CGDF Operation Statement is?

703. What must you do if your Galley has accumulated a loss of greater than 10%?

CUTTER TRAINING

704. The Cutter Training Plan will cover a period of?

705. What rank must you hold in order to be a cutter PQS qualifier?

706. As an OINC of a WPB, where would you look to find formal training your

crew is required to attend?

707. You have received orders as OINC of a WPB; you are required to take the DWO Exam. What happens if you are unable to pass it on the first try? The second try?

LEADERSHIP/GERERAL QUESTIONS

708. Why do you think you will make a good OINC?

709. If you make one change in the CG, what would it be?

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710. You are an OINC of a station and are attending the unit’s morale party. Your EPO’S wife makes a pass at you, other crewmembers see and hear this. How are you going to handle this?

711. The Group Commander has schedule an Official visit to your unit. He plans on P.I., material inspection and lunch w/ you and the crew. He will be here tomorrow. Today you go home and you wife reminds you about little Bob’s 5th B-Day party and it is tomorrow at the same time the Captain is due to arrive. You promised little Bob a month ago you would be there and he does not forget. What are you going to do?

712. Your XPO comes into your office and informs you that one of your females

O/B who is living in the UPH has been wearing some very revealing cloths while on liberty and about the station. He tells you that he counseled her and her reply was, "she has the right to wear clothes of her choice". What are you going to do?

713. For the third time in a month your XPO has been more than an hour late for

work. He has told you each time he and his wife are having personal problems. Each time you have noticed a strong alcohol odor on him and he appears to be hung over. The rumor mill has been flying among the troops. What action did you take the first time he was late, 2nd and 3rd?

714. Put these items in order of importance as related to your job as an OINC:

Integrity, Honesty, Professionalism, Motivation and Loyalty.

715. As an OinC what is your command philosophy?

716. Who is responsible for retention?

717. As the ESO of your unit are you authorized to administer SWE’s?

718. Are you familiar with the G.A.R. model for risk assessment?

719. Tasking from the Group OPS Officer has the results of the mission in the Red Zone. How do you voice your findings to the OPS Officer?

720. He says do it anyway, what’s your next step?

721. What is a M.A.R.B.?

722. An Auxiliarist under orders breaks down, must you M.A.R.B.?

723. Two non-rates sleeping together, what do you do?

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724. You have an E-4 who minimally meets advancement requirements. You as an OIC however do not feel he/she is ready to handle the job as an E-5. What do you do?

725. What will your relationship be with your XPO?

726. How do you prepare for an RFO or Stan team visit?

727. Where do you find the duties and responsibilities of an OinC?

728. When working on a CG-4910 what are the responsibilities of the PIO?

729. Have you been to OIC/XPO School?

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Questions 730 - 747 are Scenario type questions


station lawn over the breakwall. Five persons on board a fishing boat are in the water and the boat is sinking. Explain your decision making process for deciding whether or not to launch.

731. You have submitted a SSMR to have a lighthouse’s doors and windows

replaced. The lighthouse is 100 years old. Are there any other arrangements and considerations you must make? Explain

732. You have a female SA who hurt her shoulder in April. It is now September and

she is still going to Physical Therapy. She is still on light duty and cannot stand boat crew or boarding party member duties. She is one of four SA/SN’s at your station. What should you do about this problem?

733. How do you as the OinC determine if an individual should be authorized to

carry a weapon in the performance of his/her duties (e.g. Boarding Officer/Boarding Team member)?

734. You have a SN (female) at your unit; She is a good worker and gets along well

with the crew. She is single. One day she comes into your office and says her father just called and advised her that her mother has terminal cancer. Her mother’s physician says she has 6-20 weeks to live. What options are available to the SN? What would you do foe her?

735. You have a BM1who holds a government travel card. He/she incurred $266.76

worth of charges on it in January. It is now October and you have received a letter from MLC stating that he is delinquent in paying the charges. What would you do?

736. A 41’ UTB from tour station was responding to a medical incident on board a

boat. The channel between your moorings and the inlet has several houses on the waterfront with private docks. The coxswain was a little too aggressive on his response and went through the channel “Max-Pro". Suddenly your boat caused your phone lights up with several irate local residents who are claiming thousands of dollars in damages. Explain what you would do?

737. You are the new OinC of a station where the local population does not

particularly care for the Coast Guard. Most likely due to the poor relationship your predecessor had with the locals. A 110’ WPB came through your area of responsibility last weekend and did 94 boarding's. You have quite a contingent of extremely upset fisherman; residents and visitors arrive at your station. How would you handle the situation?

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738. You are the OinC of a station in a small rural community (predominately Caucasian). A member of your crew (who is African-American) comes into your office and is very upset. It seems that last night someone burned a cross in his front yard. He and his family must live in the community in government-leased housing. What would you do?

739. You come into work on Wednesday and you find an envelope on your desk,

which is marked “Officer in Charge, Personal and Confidential”. In it is a letter from one of your BM3’s in which he admits that he is a homosexual. What’s next?

740. A seaman comes to you and says that his wife is having some serious mental

depression. It seems she was severely abused as a child. The recent move across country and military instability in general is bringing a lot of memories back to her. What should you do?

741. You have on base housing. All of your crew and families live there. A SN came to you and says he was at a party at housing last Saturday. The wife of a BM2 handed him a note, which he hands to you, it reads, :I’ve been watching you for a long time. I think you’re hot! I really want you bad!” The SN is visibly upset and concerned. What advice do you give him?

742. You have an Auxiliarist, which has been standing watches at your station for

the last 26 years religiously. He is getting up there in years. The last two months your OOD’s have come into the watch room and found him asleep in the chair. How do you handle this situation?

743. The BM3 who was the boat coxswain last weekend responded to assist a

disabled rental houseboat. Once on scene, he determined that the boats were not in danger because it was anchored. To help the operator the BM3 checked out the motor and removed a bolt, which he thought was causing the motor problem. There motor started and the boater was on his way. Monday morning you get a call from the company who owns the houseboat. It seems that the bolt the BM3 removed was a vital throttle-limiting stop. Operating the motor after removing the bolt caused it to overspeed and seize up. The owner is very upset and wishes to recoup the $1100 it cost him to fix the motor. Explain what you would do?

744. Your station has had a bad July for boating accident fatalities. Explain what you

look for in your crew to see if they are being affected by the deaths. What programs are available to help?

745. You have 4 commercial towboat operators in your AOR. They are constantly

and sometimes viciously competing with each other for non-emergency distress cases. Explain the kind of relationship you would foster between your station and the providers.

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746. Your crew launches a non-standard boat from a trailer at the local boat launch

on a SAR case. Between the boat launch and the station’s dock, the handheld secure radio that the seaman accidentally left sitting on the gunwale went over the side. The radio had Keymat loaded. What do you do?

747. You took over the unit 2 months ago. The unit has an outstanding reputation for

professionalism and exceptional performance. The group commander comes for his quarterly OPS inspection. The duty boat crew made serious simple navigation errors on their test ride. The Group Commander is extremely upset and reads you the “Riot Act”. He will return for a re-test in 2 weeks. Once the Captain leaves, what will you do?

748. You’ve been the OinC for about three months. Your EPO comes in your office

and asks to speak with you. He seems to you to be a highly efficient and dedicated individual. He states to you that there’s a problem between the Deck and Engineering departments. The Deck department head and the XPO are stuck behind a desk all day. The engineers get stuck with the majority of the dirty work, while the deckies do training and goof off. As an example he says when the UTB moors up it takes the deckies about ten to fifteen minutes to square their spaces away while his engineers are down there for often times close to an hour securing gear, wiping down, fueling up, etc. He’s talked with the XPO who’s always been sympathetic but nothing has changed. Right now his engineers are pulling one of the 41’s engines while the deckies are in the Boatswain’s locker shooting the breeze. He asks for your help. 1. Is there a problem here? 2. If your answer is yes, what is the problem? 3. What do you say to him now? 4. What actions (if any) do you take? Questions 749 – 763 Offered by Work-Life Staff Board Participants

CISM Scenarios

749. A member at your unit commits suicide at his home. He is survived by a wife

and two small children. The member had been having a lot of personal problems recently with finances and his wife asked for a divorce. The member was well liked at the unit and was close to the other families living in housing.

750. The station responds to a SAR case involving a sailboat with three adults and two boys’ ages 4 and 7. It is a very windy day. The father of the boys was hit in the head by the boom. He sustained severe head injuries, was unconscious and required CPR. While CG was on-scene, the children were very upset, asking the crew to help their dad. The transport went smoothly but later the station found out the man died.

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751. A 32-year-old member of your unit is struck by a drunk driver and dies three hours after the crash. She is the single mother of two children ages 3 and 6 months. She has been at the unit for two and a half years. Since her divorce, the families in housing have been taking turns helping out with the children. The command has a difficult time reaching her ex-husband and parents for notification.

752. Unit responds to a SAR case of a fishing boat. Initially they were given incorrect coordinates, causing a 20-minute delay. When they arrived onscene, the crew immediately recognizes the boat belonging to a retired BMCS. He had a heart attack and was foaming at the mouth. It was difficult to get an airway and it took 15 minutes to get him to the pier. The BMCS was well known in this small town. The media and onlookers made it very difficult to get him to the ambulance and as the crew continued CPR, the local news reporters were asking questions about why the transport did not occur faster. -Where could you look for written guidance on this? -Who would you call? -Who are you required to notify on this?

Spouse Abuse Scenarios

753. You receive a call from the wife of a member of your unit. She is very upset

stating that she doesn’t want to get her husband in trouble but she is afraid. She reports that the night before, she and her husband had an argument. During the argument he reportedly hit her, held her on the ground and threatened to kill her. She states that she has some bruises but is o.k. How would you handle this?

754. You receive a call from the Ombudsman who reports that your MK3’s wife called her stating that they have been fighting a lot since she got pregnant. She reports that last night he kicked her in the abdomen and threw her across the room. She doesn’t want to get him in trouble but is afraid that his temper is getting out of control.

755. You get a call from the Group Housing Officer. He reports that he has received two noise complaints on PO Keenan and his wife. The fighting is loud and neighbors have reported seeing the wife hit the member and chase him with a knife. How would you handle this?

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756. You get an anonymous call from a wife in housing. She reports that she is concerned for her neighbor who occasionally has a black eye. Yesterday, the neighbor was asked go with the wife to the hospital, where she was treated for broken ribs and a busted lip. The wife made the neighbor promise she would not tell anyone but she is concerned because the injuries seem to be getting worse.

757. You get a call from a hysterical wife who states she is afraid her husband will kill her. He has pushed her occasionally in the past. She does not have access to money, she has no friends and she reports her husband won’t allow her to have contact with her family. She threatened to leave him last week and that’s when he began to threaten her. She wants to know what you can do for her.

758. The fiancée of your BM2 calls you to say she is concerned about him. She reports he has been drinking a lot and coming home late. She reports that he has hit her leaving bruises and a black eye, shoved her and trashed their apartment. She doesn’t want to hurt his career but wants him to get help.

Non-Support of Dependents

759. You get a call from the wife of your XPO, who states that they have been separated for three months and he has not given any money for her and their two children. There is no legal separation agreement in place. She wants to know how you can help her.

760. You receive a letter from the Mrs. Phillips. PO Phillips wife, who writes that she has been separated for six months and has not, received any financial support for her and their child in three months. There is no legal separation agreement in place. She is angry and expects you to resolve this issue.

761. You get a call from the Ombudsman who has been called from Mrs. Smith, who has not received any child support from her husband in four months. She states that PO Smith stopped payments when she began dating her boyfriend. There is no legal separation agreement in place.

762. You get a call from the ex-girlfriend of PO Roberts. They have an 18-month-old son and PO Roberts has not financially supported this child at all. PO Roberts acknowledges this child is his but states that they never married so he shouldn’t have to support the child. The ex-girlfriend is out of state and expects you to handle this.

763. You get a call from Mrs. Jones who is separating from SN Jones. She is concerned because SN Jones told her that since she is the one that wants to leave, she is not entitled to support of benefits. She needs to know what her rights are so she can plan her move. There is no plan for a legal separation agreement since the separation is on a trial basis.

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Spring 2003 Questions Report to new unit

764. You notice a crew of 30 wearing 5 different uniforms on first day?

765. BECCE’s not maintained, towline chaffed, survival gear PMS not maintained?

766. U/W engine room shows oil and exhaust leak; generally a mess?

767. U/W drills crew faked down towline on deck during all drills?

768. You talk to training P.O. and shows training records. You ask where currency

maintenance program records are. P.O. states, “We don’t do that here”. What do you do?

769. You have electrical fire in boathouse?

770. You ask the XPO where general files are kept. He says, “oh we just put all the

paperwork in this pile”.

771. You find out 3 weeks prior to your arrival the XPO made the entire duty section drink a beer. There are rumors that he gives underage minors of the crew beer when off duty. Rumors he also falsify documents. Where do you start?

772. Have you been to OIC/XPO School?

773. You’re an OinC; the press shows up at your unit. The public hates your unit

from unfortunate problems years ago?

774. The weather is the worst you have ever seen. Waves are crashing up on the station lawn over the breakwall. Five persons on board a fishing boat are in the water and the boat is sinking. Explain your decision making process for deciding whether or not to launch.

775. You have submitted a SSMR to have a lighthouse’s doors and windows

replaced. The lighthouse is 100 years old. Are there any other arrangements and considerations you must make? Explain


she is still going to Physical Therapy. She is still on light duty and cannot stand boat crew or boarding party member duties. She is one of four SA/SN’s at your station. What should you do about this problem?

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station lawn over the breakwall. Five people from a fishing boat are on a sinking fishing boat. Explain your decision making process for deciding whether or not to launch.

778. What is Datum? (Most probable location of an object corrected for movement

and time).

779. What’s the difference between sweep width (W) and track spacing (S)?

780. What’s a VS (sector) search? When would you use it and what direction would the

first leg be?

781. What’s a barrier search?

782. What’s the standard track spacing for a PIW? (.1n mi, 200 yds)

783. What’s a MARB? What channel is a MARB broadcasted on and how long should you wait before CG response? (10 min) (Maritime SAR assistance policy)

784. What’s a UMIB?

785. What is a 406? How do you DF it?

(121.5)

786. How often is the P1/P5 pump inspected? Monthly

787. Crew bags inspected how often? Where do you find info regarding these

inspections? Semi-annual. Survival Systems Manual

LAW ENFORCEMENT

788. Where does the Coast Guard get its boarding authority? (14 USC 89)

789. What are the requirements for someone to become a BTM or BO?

790. Who can sign BTM / BO PQS? Graduate from BO course after 01 Sep 93, and

designated in writing by the command.

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791. How many levels in the use of force continuum? 6 – Explain each: Officer presence, Verbal, Soft Control, Hard Control/OC spray, Intermediate (baton), deadly force

792. What’s the “Magnuson Act”? Magnuson Fishery Conservation Management

Act: Focus is to ensure compliance with regional Federal Regs regarding catch limits, gear restrictions, permits, closed areas, regulated seasons, etc. Applies to U.S. vessels.

793. What are pre-boarding questions?

Vessel name, activity, type of vessel, next POC, last POC, number of POB, name of owner and master, weapons on board?

794. For what offences can you terminate a vessel?

UCMJ AND MILITARY JUSTICE

795. Describe NJP Mast procedures for a member being place on report to awarding

NJP?

796. What’s the role of the investigating officer (PIO) regarding a mast?

797. What are the limits of NJP punishment for an OIC?

798. If the maximum allowable punishment you can award does not suit the crime what would you do?

799. Can a person appeal mast findings/punishment? How many days? 5 calendar

days

800. Where can you find further guidance for NJP? (Military Justice Manual)

801. What gives the CO/OIC the authority to conduct a mast? (Article 15 UCMJ)

802. Can the XPO preside over a mast?

803. Give me an example of when EMI would be used?

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SMALL UNIT TRAINING PROGRAMS

804. How often do STAN teams come around to inspect units?

805. How often are Operational Commanders required to conduct RFO evals? Annually

806. How do you insure the material condition of the unit is up to standards?

807. How often are you required to inspect your boats?

808. What does “not fully mission capable” mean? Can you still use the boat? What

must you do? (Written/verbal waiver by op commander. Waiver includes discrepancy, conditions in which boat may be operated, measures to negate hazards posed by discrepancy

809. What’s your time for the mile and a half run? How often do you have to do

that?

810. What’s the “Qualification” process for boat crew positions?

811. What’s the “Certification” process for boat crew positions?

812. What are semi annual/annual currency requirements?

813. What rank of BM is required to be coxswain certified?

814. What do you look for in a “Training Petty Officer”?

COUNSELING

815. When are marks required? Regular: every 6 months, Special: advancement, transfer, NJP, civil conviction.

816. When must marks be completed by? Must arrive at HRSIC NLT 30 days after

period.

817. What items require further documentation? 1, 2, 7’s, unsat conduct, not recommended for adv.

818. Describe the appeal process. 15 days

DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE

819. What’s the difference between an alcohol incident and a situation?

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820. In order for an alcohol incident to take place what must have happened?

821. A member of your command (a BM1) gets a DUI, what action do you take? Upon review of the same person’s record you discover he had an alcohol incident 3 years ago at a previous unit, what action do you take?

822. A member comes to you on a Monday morning and tells you he knows a certain

BM3 has been smoking dope. He’s seen him on several occasions most recently last Saturday night. What do you do?

823. You have a SN who has been at your unit for a year and a half. He is #3 on the AMT A-school list and has just received a DUI. What does this mean for the individual?

First alcohol incident, good conduct eligibility starts over, name removed from school list.

824. What action do you take for someone who refuses treatment? Unsuitability discharge

HUMAN RELATIONS (Equal opportunity program manual 5350.4)

825. What’s the purpose of a Human Relations Council (HRC)? Provide a safe,

open, forum for discussing human relations issues.

826. What size unit is required to have a HRC?

827. Who should be on the Human relations council?

828. What’s the time requirement for someone to file a discrimination complaint? 45 days

829. Your XPO appears to be having an inappropriate personal relationship with a

BM3. This is all the initial information you have. What are you going to do now?

830. You receive info that a BM@ is having a romantic relationship with an MK3.

What do you do?

831. What’s your dream unit? OK, your there. About a week after reporting aboard one of your junior members qualifies as crewman. The crew wants to help him celebrate by throwing him in the water, is that OK?

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LEADERSHIP

832. What are the Coast Guards core values? What do they each mean to you?

833. Put these items in order of importance to you as related to being an OIC; Morale, Training, Material condition of your unit. Why?

MISC. SITUATIONS


she is still going to physical therapy. She is still on light duty and cannot stand boat crew or boarding party member duties. She is one of only 4 SA/SN you have. What should you do with her?

835. You have a SN at your station. He/she is a good worker and gets along with the

crew well. One day the member comes into your officer and says his/her father just called and advised him that his mother has terminal cancer. The mother’s physical says she has 6-20 weeks to live. What options are available for the SN? What could you do for this member? What is a local notice to mariners? What is the significance?


837. Give a brief history of your career and background.

838. What qualities of leadership do you most admire in the people you have worked

for?

839. You have reported to a unit as OIC and have told everyone that you are not going to make drastic changes. All SOP’s remain in effect from the previous command. Later, you discover that procedures for something are incorrect and you have to make some major changes regarding it. Explain how you would go about it.

ATON

840. Your Aton unit receives a report that a multiple pile structure marking the main ship channel is extinguished. Upon arrival, it is observed that the aid is still standing, but, due to a collision, missing one of piles, the ladder and its lantern. It will probably be a month before a pile driver can respond. What are your actions? Again, this is marking a critical point in the main channel. ANS: Evaluate safety factor to climb. Ensure temporary aid is set to mark danger and light channel. Send proper message. Set temporary lighted buoy.

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841. What is submitted to CEU to ensure re-build? ANS: SSMR

842. What is the service life of a Delco S2000? ANS: 6 years

843. What is the shelf life of a Delco S2000? ANS: Indefinite

844. Explain battery tracking.

ANS: Maintain a battery accountability log (entries required upon installation, removal or transfer). Affix label over negative terminal. Log entries upon removal and disposal. Discharge message upon lost.

845. If a battery is lost at a terrestrial site, is notification required? How about

aquatic? ANS: Yes on both.

846. What is an aid assignment list? ANS: List of all aids assigned to a unit.

847. Scenario: Tug Mary, a Foss vessel, damages one of your buoys. What must be included in the correction message to assist in a damage claim?

ANS: Vessel U/W time. All equipment replaced. Ranks and numbers of personnel if in small boat.

848. Who is responsible for the suitable marking of a wreck?

ANS: The owner.

849. Who within the CG authorizes the marking of wrecks? ANS: District.

850. Should a unit be required to set a wreck, why is it important to keep record of time and resources expended?

ANS: Reimbursement from owner.

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851. What is WAMS?

ANS: Waterway Analysis Management System. Took to evaluate effectiveness and required modifications.

852. Who may be included in WAMS?

ANS: All waterway users, including CG and other military.

853. What is DRF?

ANS: Indictor of criticality of an Aton discrepancy.

854. How many parts does this consist of? ANS: Two

855. When is part Two completed? ANS: Completed only after the discrepancy has occurred.

856. Which has a higher response level: 600 or 150? ANS: 600 (immediate)

857. You’re the new OinC aboard the Bayberry. Upon reviewing training records, you determine that your crew is deficient in minor aid maintenance training. Describe your course of action.

ANS: Request District training team/Submit STTRs for NATON training/Beef up unit training.

858. Describe the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s involvement in Aton.

ANS: Verification of private aids to navigation. Supplement unit servicing. Platforms for servicing/discrepancies. May service aids upon receipt of qual code.

859. What is AAPS?

ANS: Automated Aid Position Software

860. What is ATONIS? ANS: a computer program that contains the hardware information for the aid

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861. If HDOP is zero, are your permitted to use DGPS? ANS: No (must be greater than zero)

862. Is it possible to use GPS for positioning with an exemption? ANS: Yes. From District.

863. When dealing with accuracy classifications, which has a tighter tolerance, A or G?

ANS: A

864. What is a FID?

865. What is APR? Is this a legal document?

ANS: Aid Positioning Record/ Yes

866. When is an APR submitted? ANS: Anytime a floating aid is visited or a fixed aid is re-built

867. What is ELC’s involvement in Aton? ANS: Aton supplies

868. You find that a discrepancy was caused at an aid due to an improper size solar panel. How do you determine the proper size?

ANS: Solar configuration manual. Solar calculation software program.

869. Your converting an AC electrical aid to solar. Upon completion of hooking up the solar panel, you find that your battery is further than your solar wire can reach. Can you splice an extension onto the solar wire?

ANS: No. Either hook to the flasher or bring the battery closer to the panel.

870. Name two hardware components that determine solar configuration. ANS: Lamp size. Flash rhythm.

871. Would you anticipate a different solar configuration in Hawaii than Alaska? Yes, smaller configuration.

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872. As OINC of the Bayberry, you have a buoy in an area where DGPS or GPS coverage is inadequate and lacking horizontal control. What method would you consider in setting the buoy?

ANS: Soundings.

873. Who grants authorization to use soundings? ANS: District

874. What is excursion? ANS: The direction and distance the buoy is being forced away from the sinker.

875. What is MPP? ANS: The position of the sinker at short stay

876. What is AP? ANS: The specific position (lat & Long) where an aid is located

877. What is the direction and distance that the buoy hull is being forced away from the sinker?

ANS: excursion

878. Does a buoy with an external battery box require air testing? ANS: No

879. What is the relief time for a buoy? ANS: Six years

880. What is the Standard time for a mooring on a buoy? ANS: Two years

881. An aid is scheduled for a visit one month past what atonis indicates. Is this permitted?

ANS: Yes. It may be visited two months variation.

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882. Aboard the Bayberry, you have a new BM1 reporting aboard without prior Aton experience. What formal training would the member need to run buoy pick-up operations?

ANS: BDS

883. While U/W working a buoy, what day shapes should be displayed? ANS: Ball Diamond Ball

884. Where do you find minimum chain diameter tolerances? ANS: Aton Tech Manual

885. You’ve submitted an SSMR to have a lighthouse’s doors and windows replaced. Are there other arrangements and considerations you must make?

ANS: replace with historical in kind design

886. What is a DCB-224?

887. Where do you find coxswain requirements for aids to navigation team small boats?

888. What is the standard lantern for buoys?

ANS: 155mm

889. What type of shackle is recommended between lengths of chain in a mooring? ANS: Rivet Pin 890. Would you apply the shackle in the chafe section?

ANS: No

891. How much time must a member have in the field after minor aid maintenance

training before assignment of a qual code?

ANS: 6 months 892. Where do you find information concerning weight testing your cutter’s boom? ANS: Naval Engineering Manual

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893. What is a POP Board? ANS: Prioritization of projects at CEU. 894. What is the standard method of positioning a buoy? ANS: DGPS 895. Aboard a buoy tender, you come up on a buoy riding low in the water. After

finding the chain has proper length and is not fouled, what action would you take to find the problem?

ANS: Inspect the hull/air test 896. How long and at what PSI do you air test a buoy hull? 3 psi for 10 minutes 897. How long and at what PSI do you air test a buoy pocket? 1-2 psi for 5 minutes 898. How often do you visit an aid assigned to your unit? ANS: Once a year 899. What importance does an odd bail on a buoy have? ANS: picking point 900. As an OinC of an Aton unit, what must you do after a grounding or marine

incident? ANS: Verify operation of Aton 901. What CG resource should is available for assistance in a case of an aid, which

has been vandalized multiple times? ANS: CGIS

902. What is RBDT?

ANS: Rated Battery Discharge Time 903. When must an APR be filled out?

ANS: Every time an aid is visited

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904. Which classical lens is larger: First or Fifth order? ANS: First

905. What is the conventional direction of buoyage in the western Rivers? ANS: Upstream

906. What are installed on structures in the Western Rivers? ANS: Mile markers.

907. What is ACMS? ANS: Automated Control Maintenance System.

908. What are some of its functions: ANS: Fire alarm/intrusion/casualty

909. What triggers a racon? ANS: unit’s radar

910. How often are Class One private aids verified? ANS: Yearly

911. What type of line should be used for marker buoys? ANS: manila

912. What is a hotpack?

913. Where is the hotpack installed on a buoy?

ANS: over odd bail.

914. Are you permitted to change the aid’s characteristic upon hotpacking? ANS: No

915. Which is larger: a sixth or fourth-class buoy? ANS: fourth

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916. Where is steel buoy maintenance performed in your district?

917. What distinguishes a major aid from a minor aid?

ANS: More critical/requires prompt notification to public and servicing unit/more frequent pms/quicker response time by servicing unit.

918. What is a 9x35LWR?

ANS: 9’ diameter/35’ height/lighted/whistle/radar reflective

919. How many topmarks are installed on an isolated danger buoy? ANS: two

920. What is a pillar buoy? ANS: a lighted buy

921. What is a dor-mor? ANS: buoy mooring

922. What is conformable retro used on? ANS: Buoys

923. When must a safety harness be worn? ANS: whenever an Aton tower is climbed (any size)

924. When must a safety climb be used? ANS: Over 20 feet

925. What angle and direction do solar panels face?

926. AS OINC of ANT, you receive a call that a 9’ buoy is extinguished due to low battery voltage. The batteries are stored in the battery pocket. What will you tell the crew at the site?

ANS: hotpack/over odd bail/down size lamp

927. How much is minimum CEU self-help funding? $3,000.

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