BM2 Test Study Guide



BM2 Test Study Guide May 2009

1. HONORS & CEREMONIES

First Sub= Flag officer Second Sub= Chief of Staff/Commander with Personal Flag

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Third Sub= Commanding Officer Fourth Sub= Civil or Military Official with Personal Flag

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Rear Admiral (Lower Half) Rear Admiral (Upper Half) Vice Admiral

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Vice Commandant Commandant

*These flags are hoisted when officer assumes command and kept flying until a successor comes.

*Just like the Substitute Pennants, these flags are hauled down if the flag officer is absent for 72+ Hours.

National Ensign Etiquette:

When flags are Grouped and Displayed from Staffs-

Nat’l Ensign shall be in center and highest point.

When against a wall-

Ensign is always on Flag’s Own Right (Observer’s left)

Ensign’s Staff should cross in front of any other flag’s staff

When carried in procession-

Shall be on the Marching Right of a single line, or by itself in front or the center of the

line.

Flown from adjacent Poles or Masts with other Flags -

Nat’l Ensign will be hoisted first and lowered last;

No other flag will be placed to the Flag’s Right.

If two or more countries’ ensigns are displayed-

They are to be flown from separate masts at the same height

Ensigns should be approx. equal in size

If Nat’l Ensign is displayed on Speaker’s Platform-

Hoisted Above and Behind, with the stars on the speaker’s right.

If hung from a staff, it shall be farthest to the speaker’s right than any other flag.

DO NOT: Cover speaker’s desk with ensign or drape it over the platform/podium.

Coast Guard Ensign:

Afloat- Two Masted Ships: It will be flown at Foremast

Single Masted Ships: Flown on same halyard and just below the Commissioning Pennant.

Ashore- Displayed from yardarm; If on same lanyard, then just below the National Ensign.

Displayed from 0800 – Sunset (As with National Ensign)

Union Jack:

Half Masted with National Ensign when Moored or at Anchor

NOT Dipped when National Ensign is dipped

Displayed at a Yardarm to indicate Court-Martial is in session

Flown in boats only when a Diplomatic Official of the US at or above the rank “charģe d’ affairs”,

or by Governor General/ Governors Commissioned by the President.

Coast Guard Colors:

Used in Official Ceremonies, Parades, Public Gatherings with a CG Official, Occasions

Authorized by the Commandant.

Order of Precedence for Military Flags:

Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard

Full Dressing of Ships:

Begins with FLAG 3 and ends with ANSWER Pennant.

Total of 65 Flags in one set.

If one set does not reach from bow to stern, repeat the sequence, again starting with FLAG 3.

If Half-Masting should occur, only the Nation Ensign at the Flagstaff is to be lowered.

Memorial Day, 4th of July and Presidents Day are the only Full Dress Holidays.

Presidents Day:

At 1200, each ship and shore unit with a saluting battery fires 21-Gun Salute at 5-Second

Intervals.

Independence Day:

Same 21-Gun Salute as Presidents day.

If holiday falls on a Sunday, ceremonies are to be postpones until the following day.

Memorial Day:

At 1200, fire a 21-Gun Salute with One Minute Intervals.

Display the National Ensign at Half-Mast until the completion of Gun Salute, or until

1220 if the unit does not have a saluting battery.

During Gun Salute, all others Hand Salute.

On all other US National Holidays, ships not underway shall Dress Ship (Holiday Ensigns).

Holidays Include: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Passing Honors:

Close Aboard- Ships = 600 yards

Boats = 400 yards

Shipboard Whistle Blows-

If passing on Starboard Side= 1,1,2,3

If passing on Port Side= 2,1,2,3

Attention is to be sounded by Junior Vessel as the Bows Cross.

If Senior is in a Boat, Junior will sound Attention before the Boat is Abreast the Quarterdeck.

Passing Honors Occurs Between:

Navy & CG Ships/Boats

CG & Foreign Warships

CG & Foreign Dignitaries

CG & Friendly Merchant Ships

*Dipping the Ensign is only done to Return the Dip of Merchant Vessels.

Extra Info:

The Small Spar extending abaft of the mainmast is called the Gaff.

Chapter 5 of the CG Regulations is where you would find information on ho to conduct Honors and Ceremonies.

NTP 13b is the Manual/Instruction where the Rainbow of Colors is listed. (Full Dress)

Ships underway SHALL NOT be dressed or full dressed.

On the 4th of July, the Holiday National Ensign would be flown on the Flagstaff, While the Normal National Ensign would be flown on the Masthead.

2. ORDNANCE

Standard Distribution List (SDL):

Current Address & Phone Number for CG Units

Distribution Symbols According to Type of Unit

Number of Units in CG, Divided by Type

Directives, Publications, and Reports Index (DPRI):

Listing of all Current CG Directives, Pubs and Reports

Ordering & Allowance Change Request Info

Procedural Instructions for Proper Use of Manual

*Chapter 2- Directives/Pubs listed NUMERICALLY

*Chapter 3- Directives/Pubs listed ALPHABETICALLY

*Chapter 4- Special Series Directives

*Chapter 5- Unnumbered Pubs

*Chapter 6- Cancelled Directives

Types of Directives:

CI = Commandant Instruction

CIM = Commandant Instruction Manual

CP = Commandant Publication

CN = Commandant Notice

Security Classification:

U = Unclassified

F = For Official Use Only

SSI = Sensitive Security Info

C = Confidential

S = Secret

TS/T = Top Secret

Ordnance Publication Index (OPI):

Prescribes Specific Allowance for Unit

Outlines Administrative Responsibilities

Provides Procurement Information

*TO ORDER Directives and/or Publications: Complete Form CG-4428.

Changes/Amendments to Pubs:

Changes are distributed via- CD-ROM, Internet, and Official Message

Ways to Make Changes- Pen & Ink (Black or Blue), Cut & Paste, Page by Page Replacement

Ordnance Logs:

All logs are to be kept in Bound Books

Unit Name/Hull Number will appear on each sheet in the log

Logs have consecutively numbered pages

Beginning and Ending Dates of Log will be Written on Cover

Logs are Handwritten Legibly, Neatly, and in Ink

Each entry will be followed by the Date and Signature of person making entry

Logs are kept for a minimum of 3 Years

Logs are maintained as “FOUO”

Small Arms Log: Includes Firearms Up To & Including .50-calibur Machine Gun

Records Inventory, Planned Maintenance and Usage

Log is to be divided into 8 Sections:

1. Model and Serial Number of Weapons

2. Permanent/Temporary Transfers (And Receipt of Weapons)

3. Daily Accountability Checks

4. Monthly Inventory Cross-Check by Serial Number

5. List of Completed PMS

6. Description of Casualties & Corrections

7. Record of Parts Replaced & Disposition

8. Number of Rounds Fired, Weapon Used, and Purpose for Fire

Log shall be Hardback, and may be combined as part of the Ordnance Log.

Form DD-1149 is used for Temporary Transfers & Receipts.

Small Arms are NOT Loaned for more then 30 Days.

DO NOT Send the DD-1149 to Naval Surface Warfare Center.

Monthly Inventory/Cross Check by Serial Number is done by 2 People.

-Compare against the R-865 Report

Privately Owned Firearms Log:

Used for members’ personal weapons needing to be stored in a CG Unit’s Facility.

Once Unit accepts weapon, it is treated as a Service Weapon for Inventory and Accountability

Log is Not Required at Shore Units.

Magazine Log:

Issues, Receipts & Expenditures of Ammo and/or Pyro

Location & Content Storage Containers, Mags and Bunkers

Minimum and Maximum Temperatures

Results of Inspections

*A Mag Temp reaching 100degF+ is Recorded in RED Ink!

Notice of this to be posted inside the front cover of log

Notice of Ammo Reclassification (NAR):

Provides Standardized method to inform fleet of condition code changes & disposition of unsafe

or unreliable ordnance items.

Naval Operational Logistics Support Center, Mechanicsburg, PA issues these notices.

NAR’s are numbered consecutively in each Fiscal Year

Upon receipt of a NAR, forward NAR to Units in AOR who may have affected items within

24hrs. (This is for Ordnance Support Units)

Units must reply within 72hrs as to if they hold any affected items.

R-865 Reports:

Annual Report That Lists All of the Small Arms Assigned to Unit By:

Type

Quantity

Serial Number

Verifies Recorded Info Such As:

NSN, Nomenclature, Serial Number, Group Code, Condition Code, Status Code

**Minimum of 3 People Conduct Annual Inventory & Verification; One Person being a Responsible Person NOT Associated with the Weapons Department. All THREE will sign the R-865 Report.

Weapons Petty Officer MUST be E-5 or Higher!

All Small Arms, Ammo and Pyro must be Accounted for Daily.

Monthly Inventories Shall be Conducted as close to the 1st as possible

Max Interval between inventories is 23-35 Calendar Days

Ready Pyro is inspected on a Weekly Basis

Annual Inspection is required on ALL Pyro.

Security Risk Categories:

ARMS: Category II- Light Automatic Weapons up to & including .50-calibur.

EX. M-16, M240, .50 Machine Gun

Category IV- (Shoulder-fired) Weapons the Are Not Fully Automatic

EX. Pistols, Privately Owned, Line Throwing Gun

AMMO: Category III- .50-cal and larger ammo

Category IV- Ammo with Non-Explosive Projectile

EX. Small Arms, M16, Shotgun Ammo, Pyro, Riot Control Agents

*Category III & IV Arms Stored:

In an Approved Armory, or

Class 5 GSA-Approved Weapons Container

*Weapons Racks are to be Inspected QUARTERLY.

*Stow Pyrotechnics in a Cool, Dry, Well-Ventilated Space, Protected Against Temperature Flux.

And Not in Direct Sunlight.

Access to Armories:

Unaccompanied Access-

Personnel authorized in writing by command to Issue Weapons & Ammo

Personnel on Official Business whose duties Require Actions for Essential Operations

Personnel who have received a Favorable National Agency Check

*A list of personnel Authorized Unaccompanied Access shall be Posted INSIDE the Armory

Accompanied Access- Must Receive Permission Before Entry!

Accompanied at all times by a person with unaccompanied access authorization

Visitors shall be “For Official Use Only”

Visitor log is to be maintained

The OIC/CO is the Custodian of the Keys-

Designates in writing those persons authorized to have custody of keys to any ordnance

spaces. This is to be maintained, however NOT openly displayed!

Keys to Ordnance Spaces are to remain Separate from other keys

When Issuing a Weapon, BOTH People Issuing & Receiving Must Sign in the Correct Log.

Transfer of Small Arms:

‘Temporary Transfers’ is defined as a MAXIMUM of 30 Days.

Area/District Commanders may authorize transfers; They may authorize temporary transfers

between units under their administrative control.

CO/OIC of Headquarters Units may authorize temporary loans from their unit upon request of the

Area/District Commander

Copies of Transfer Authorization are to be provided to all units involved, and to the Area/District

Commander providing the Small Arms Support

*This Does Not Require a Unit’s Allowance Change!

DD-1149 for Temporary Transfers is NOT Sent to Naval Surface Warfare Center! It would

be recorded as a Permanent Transfer.

*Support equipment (Holsters, ect.) is listed on a separate DD-1149

Small Arms Maintenance:

There Shall NOT Be Any Deviation from Tools, Consumeables, and Procedures Listed in PMS &

Tech Manuals.

Sonic Cleaners are NOT Authorized!

Prohibited Maintenance:

Modification of Weapons

Cannibalization (Only SARF Units)

Maintenance on Match Weapons (Only SARF Units)

At the Organizational Level (Sector, Unit, Operator):

Field Strip

Clean & Lubricate

Safety Function Checks

Intermediate Level (Servicing Armory):

Replacement of Parts, Sub-Assemblies

Assemblies that are accessible through detailed stripping

*These units support the lower levels (organizational) by providing assistance &

parts when necessary.

*PSU’s are Authorized to Perform Intermediate Maintenance When Deployed.

Depot Level (Small Arms Repair Facility- SARF):

Major Overhaul/Complete Rebuilding of Weapon

Supports Supply Function by Rebuilding & Returning Serviceable Material

Back into the Stock System

*Has Specially Trained & Supervised Personnel

*Only Facility Authorized to use Secial Tols & Consumeables that are not in the

PMS/Tech. Manual

* Only Facility Authorized to Service/Repair Match Weapons

**If there is a difference between the PMS and other Technical Manuals, the PMS Requirement is

to be followed.

PMS at Unit Level Consists of:

Prefire Maintenance & Checks

Postfire Maintenance & Checks

Periodic Cleaning & Lubrication

Ammunition Transaction:

Ammo Lot Number- Assigned by loading/assembly activity.

Shows where it was produced, year & batch number.

Direct Reporter- Area, Districts, Groups, Air Stations, Major Cutters & Units, PSUs, and LEDETs

These are CAIMS Reporting Units that Report to NALC in Mechanicsburg, PA

NALC- Naval Ammunition Logistics Center

ROLMS- Retail Ordnance Logistics Management System

Periodic Lot Reports (PLRs) and Ammunition Transaction Reports (ATRs): Track Ammo & Pyro Usage and Inventory Throughout the Coast Guard.

PLR- Complete Inventory of Unit’s Ammo & Pyro (Required by ALL CAIMS Reporting Units)

-Is Submitted MONTHLY (Between the 1st & 8th)

-Critical to Ensure Compliance with NAR Program, Safety, and Mission Readiness

-Include: NSN, Lot #, Current Condition Code, and Quantity of Each Item

-Header Line of Message:

///UNIT ID CODE/BG3/JULIAN DATE/PAGE #

*BG3 =Indicates Message is a PLR

ATR- Completed Any Time There is Usage or Change in the Status of Ammo/Pyro Inventory

-Also Required by All CAIMS Reporting Units

-Must be Submitted Within 48Hrs of Change in Inventory

NAVSUP P-724- Conventional Ordnance Stockpile Management

*Navy Resource for Completing PLRs and ATRs

CAIMS- Conventional Ammunition Integrated Management System

Allowed by Commandant to Submit ATRs & PLRs Directly Into CAIMS. All CAIMS

Reporting Units Submit Reports Directly to NALC Through ROLMS, or by Naval

Message System.

*If Unit is NOT a CAIMS Unit, they Must Send Info to Servicing Armory via Email or

Message.

Personal Protective Equiptment:

All Law Enforcement Equipment (Belt, Holster, Keepers, & Storage Pouches) Shall Be Made of

Either Black Ballistic Nylon or Black Leather.

Standard Ride Holster Holds Pistol’s Grip No More Than 4 Inches Below the Belt.

Body Armor-

Full Front, Back, and Side Protection between the Base of the Neck to the Belt Line

Neutral or Positive Buoyancy

Level IIA or Greater Protection

Certified by National Institute of Justice (NIJ)

Oleoresin Capsicum (O.C.)-

Must Contain 5%-10% OC Concentration

Not to Exceed 5,000,000 SHU, or Exceed 18% Capsacinoids

Must be Water Based, Non Flammable, and Non Toxic

Produce a Stream Delivery

Canister Shall Weigh 3oz Net Weight

Baton-

Steel Shaft, Silver in Color and Corrosion Resistant

Non-Slip Grip

15”-22” When Expanded

Shotgun Non Lethal Munitions-

Stingball Rounds: 23 .31cal @ 900ft/sec

Rubber Fin-Stabilizing Rounds: 3” in length @ 600ft/sec

Copper Sabot Slug Rounds: 1oz slug in a 3” shell; Muzzle velocity is 1550ft/sec

3. MAINTENANCE

Paint Locker: (Reference for Paint Use = Coatings & Color Manual COMDINST M10360.3)

Hazardous Waste Manager- Designated by CO to be responsible for Management and Oversight

of wastes being handled.

*Designation Shall be in Writing & Submitted to Civil Engineering Unit

Hazardous Waste- The classification of Paints, Thinners, Solvents, and Cleaners is Dependent

upon Metal Content, pH, Flashpoint, ect.

-Date of Initial Accumulation Marked on Each Container of Paint Waste

-Containers Should be Frequently Inspected to Ensure No Leaks

-Weekly Inspections are to be made on all Paint Storage Facilities

*Paint Slops Should be Managed as Hazardous Waste due to low flashpoint and heavy

metal contamination. (A Representative Sample should be taken and submitted to

qualified lab for analysis if Waste Stream Changes, or if Contamination is Unknown.)

Inside Paint Locker:

-Metal work tables, shelves and racks for paint stowage

-CO2 or Halon Flooding System is to be Installed

-All applicable safety signs, warnings, and operating procedures must be posted

-Eyewash Station in or just outside the locker

-Only keep what you need, try to not have too much excess

-Ensure Cans are Tightly Sealed

-At least once every three months, (unopened) paint cans should be turned bottom side up

to keep from hardening.

*Flash Point- Minimum Temperature at which vapors in contact with spark/flame will ignite.

Content of Paint Locker Materials:

Flammability Categories-

Category I: Flammables & Consumables

(Materials with a Flash Point Below 200degF)

Flammable Fluid & All Aerosols

(Liquids having a Flash Point Below 141degF)

Category II: Combustibles

(Materials having a Flash Point 200degF+ which Require Protected Storage)

Combustible Fluid

(Liquids having a Flash Point from 141-200degF)

Items to be Stored in Lockers-

Oil based paints (Store in tightly sealed containers)

Paint Solvents (Tightly Sealed Containers)

Organic Cleaning Solvents (Do NOT Store Near Oxidizers)

Aerosols (Stored as Category I Flammable)

Lubrication Fluids (Combustible/Flammable Liquids)

Nonflammable Water Based Paint (May be stored in Locker, but not required)

Items NOT Stored in Lockers-

Rags soaked in Organic Oils (Linseed Oil): Possibilty for spontaneous

combustion; Store in Metal Containers

Combustible Materials (Rags, Rope, Cardboard)

Gasoline (Stored on WX Decks or Outdoors)

Oxidizing Materials (Hydrogen Peroxide, OBA Canisters)

Chlorinated Cleaning Solvents (May Produce Toxic Gas)

ANY Uncovered Containers (Liquid’s allow hazardous vapor into area)

Storage Cabinet Specs:

Must Comply with National Fire Protection Association, National Fire Code #30

Constructed on all sides of No.18 Gauge Steel

Double Walled & Floored with 1 ½” Air Space Between

Doors Secure at 3 Points and are Self-Closing

Doorsill Raised at lease 2” from Bottom Surface

Painted Yellow

“Flammable- Keep Away” Stenciled/Painted in Contrasting Color (Black or Red)

If Wet-Brush Tanks are used, they are to be Covered with Sheet Metal Covers

Ventilation- Small storage cabinets may have Gravity Vents, however Ventilation of the

Space is Required if the Cabinet is Inside a Building (either Gravity or

Mechanical Exhaust System)

Must provide for complete change of air within the room at least 6 times per

hour

*Mechanical Exhaust Systems-

Must be controlled by a switch outside the door that will also control

lighting.

Intake vents are on the outside of the building

Afloat units must have a flame arrestor in the ducts.

Lockers Shall Contain No More Than:

60 Gallons Flammable Products

120 Gallons Combustible Material

… In Any ONE Cabinet!

*Easiest Way to Dispose of Paint is to Use It Up!!

Paint Slops are Disposed of in accordance with the Hazardous Waste Manual

Chemical Composition of materials must be disclosed before waste is disposed

When Used/Disposed of, Delete From Inventory

Labeling of Hazardous Material (Hazardous Waste Manager):

Name of Material as Given on MSDS

Warning of Principle Hazard (Health, Fire, ect)

Effects of Over Exposure on Target Body Organs (Eyes, Skin, Liver, Kidneys, ect.)

Name & Address of Manufacturer, Supplier, and/or Who Can Provide Additional Info

*Labeling Paint Cans Prior to Stowage:

Name

Formula Number

Date of Manufacturer

Inventory:

CG Unit’s Name and Location

Product Name (As on MSDS)

Manufacturers Name & Address

FSN/NSN or Part Number

Location Used at Unit

*Try to Find and Use Non-Hazardous Materials

*Have Onboard Only What You NEED

*Always Request New MSDS With Any Order

*Always Ensure Inventory List is Updated When Paint is Used or New Paint is Received

As soon as paint is Received:

Inventory to ensure correct product was received

Inspect for Damaged Containers

Remove from Packing and Store

Paint Records: Are To Be Kept In The…

Cutters = Hull History

Small Boats = Boat Record

Shore Units = Paint Log

ALL Units = Electronically

*Paint Records Should Have Separate Section for Each Compartment, Space or Room!

MSDS: Must Be…

Obtained for each Hazardous Material

Accessible to Personnel in Workspace; All Personnel Should Know Location of MSDS

Kept in a Visible Place in an OSHA-Approved Binder

Provides Users With:

Info Regarding Hazard Present

Protective Measures to be Taken

Emergency First Aid Procedures

Manufacturers Info

*When New Items Are Added To Locker, MSDS Must Be Added To Log!

*A Copy of the MSDS Must be maintained in all spaces where Haz. Mat. is stored, if unit does not

have Master File.

All Units that Generate More Than 100kilograms of Haz. Waste in any Calendar Month Shall Conduct Weekly Inspections.

*Inspection Logs are to be kept 3 years.

Personal Protection Equipment:

Shall be Readily Available

Stored in Clearly Labeled Cabinets

Kept in Good Working Order

Rescue & Survival PMS:

*R&S PMS Cards Have Precedence Over All Other Maintenance & Inspection Procedures!

Stokes Litter- 2 Versions: Rigid & Two-Piece Folding

Will Float with Face Up at 45deg Angle to the Water; Foot End Submersed

Top 18-24” is above the surface of the water

Self Righting

Configuration:

High Strength Stainless Steel or Titanium Alloy, with Stainless Steel Slats for

Longitudinal Support & Strength

Ballast Weight at Foot End; Removable Floatation Assembly at Head End

5 Restraining Straps (Grey, Red, Blue, Green, Black)

*Black Restraint Strap is installed OPPOSITE the other straps!

Surface Stokes Litter is Not Used for Helo Hoisting

Inspected Quarterly & Post Use

If Stowed on WX Decks, Fresh Water Washdown is required Weekly

Life Raft- Maintenance is Limited to Cleaning Container Exterior

Annual Inspection & Recertification is Required, and When Raft Container is Opened

Visual Inspection Weekly

Service Life for New Raft is 20 Years

-Rafts Beyond 1-year acceptance shall be removed from service

Hydrostatic Release Units (HRU)-

Automatically Separates Life Raft Gripe to Allow Raft to Float to Surface within 5-15ft

Tested Annually by Authorized Testing Facility

Are NOT to be Sandblasted, Cleaned with chemicals, or Painted

Anti-Exposure Coveralls-

Urethane Coated Nylon with Closed Cell Foam Interlining

No Water-Tight Seals

Provides 22-45lbs of Buoyancy

Type 5 Classification

Visually Inspected Daily(Before Use) and Required Semi Annually

Do Not Dry in Machine Dryers

Drysuit-

Water-Tight/Water Proof

Also Inspected Semi Annually

PFD’s- (Type 1 and Type 2 Classification)

Semi Annual Inspection

SAR Vest is also Semi-Annual

Life Ring-

20”, 24”, or 30”

Molded Unicellular Plasti

SOLAS Grade Retro-Reflective Tape (5cm Wide) at 4 Equally Spaced Locations

Floating Marker Light: 36 Hours of Continuous Flashing

Rescue Line Bag-

3/8” Double Braid Nylon with Multifilament Polypropylene Core

70-100 Feet Long

Working Load of 500lbs

4. ADMINISTRATION

AOPS & TMT:

Four AOPS Access Levels-

Unit Level: Access to Create & Update Log Activities.

No Action Can be Taken on Approved Logs

Commanding Officer Level: Air, Boat or Cutter Users

Access to Approve Data

Create, Update, and Delete Data in Their Unit’s Activity Log

Resource Management Level: Add Resources to System & Assign Them to Unit

District Boat Manager Serves as the Resource Manager for that District

Head Quarters Level: Access to Approve Data at the HQ Level

Resource Status-

Alpha = Underway

Bravo = High Readiness

Charlie = Down For Maintenance

AOPS Report to be Submitted Within 72 Hours of Activity, and Reviewed Within 2 Weeks.

AOPS Reports:

Abstract Reports- Summary of Activities for Unit.

*Useful to Engineering Dept for Maintenance Planning Purposes

Chain of Command Report- Allows the User to Retrieve Data from a Unit and its

Subordinate Units in One Report

*Useful when searching for a particular resource, and don’t know what unit it is

located at.

Resource Assignment Report- Detailed Summary of Resources Assigned to a Unit

*Used to track location of each resource from the time its assigned to a unit to

the time its transferred.

Operations Report- Summary of all Operations that are Active, Inactive, or Both

Days Away From Homeport Report- Summary of days a cutter spends away from

homeport

Boat Crew Status Report- Generates listing of Crew Members by Competency and Name

Boat Hours by Fiscal Year- Listing of Boat Hours and Number of Missions for Unit

During a Fiscal Year

Log Activity Summary Report- Summary of Info by Unit, Regarding First/Last Log

Entries and Log Approval for a Specific Resource

Daily Sail List Report- Summary of the day-to-day activities of unit’s resources

Underway Resource Hours Report- Summary of hours spent by a unit’s resource within a

specified period

*Alpha Hours, Bravo Hours, Charlie Hours

Crew Hours Report- Summary of crew members hours during a specific time period.

Allows command to see who is deficient in required minimum hours.

* 40 Hours Required Total

* 10 Night Hours Total

Report will be Green if you are in Compliance, Red if you are Deficient

Underway Activity & Crew Report- Summary of crewmember’s task data, for a specific

time period, by resource number

TMT Reports:

Two Access Levels-

Unit Level: A Certifications Role is Granted to the Crewmembers Responsible

for Granting Competency Certifications (OIC)

HQ Level: A Special Access Level is Granted to Crewmembers Permitted to

Assign Competecies to Units in a SDL.

Competency Summary Reports- Lists Crewmembers Names, Tasks by Competency, and

Status of all Listed Tasks

*Green Text = Task Complete For Cycle

*Black Text = Task Has Been Completed for Previous Cycle, but Not

Current Cycle

*Red Text = Task Has Not Been Completed for Both the Previous and

Current Cycles

Training Record Report- Log of Task Training Activities that are to be, or have been,

completed for an individual or entire unit

Certifications Report- Lists each members name at unit and the certifications he/she holds

*Green = Fulfilled Requirements

*Red = Has NOT Fulfilled Requirements

Boat Inspection Reports:

Required by All Boats Less Than 65ft Long, With the Exception of: Non-Powered Boats,

Those Powered by Outboard Motors, and ALL Barges.

Report is Submitted Annually; Not to Exceed One Year Between Inspections

Two Copies of the Report Are Made:

Original Goes to MLC

Unit Keeps One Copy

Last Copy Goes to Area/District Boat Manager

A Special Boat Inspection Report is Completed When a Boat is Transferred or Disposed Of.

Info Required for a Procurement Request:

Unit of Issue

Gov. Furnished Property

Accounting Certification Officer

Routing Symbol

Item Number

Info Required for a Surf Sheet:

Unit of Issue

Department

NSN

Unit Cost

Form CG-4940 is used to Provide Information for Government Supplies

Form DOT F 4200.1.2CG is used to Provide Information for Commercial Supplies

Coast Guard Message System:

CGMS Class B Messages Have Three Parts-

Heading, Text, Ending

Elements of the Heading-

a. Precedence (Routine, Immediate, Priority, Flash)

b. Unit Originating Message

c. Action Addressee

d. Information Addressee

e. Exempt Addressee

Elements of the Text-

1. Classification Designator (Identifies Level of Protection for Message Info)

2. SSIC (Standard Subject Identification Code)

3. Subject Line

4. Reference Text

5. Message Text

Exempt Addressee Can Only be Used When AIGs or CADs Are Part of the “TO:” Element

There are Two Seperators used in a Message, its Prosign is BT

The End of each Message will be marked by the End of Message (EOM) Prosign “NNNN”

It is used after the final BT

Z= Flash

R= Routine

O= Immediate

P= Priority

Law Enforcement Sitreps:

Required to be Submitted For…

Incidents Requiring Interagency Coordination

Any Arrest/Vessel Seizure; or Assisting in Arrest/Seizure

Interdiction of Illegal Migrants

Discovery of Contraband

LE Case or Activity of Potential Interest to Commandant (G-OPL)

5 Paragraphs of LE Sitrep:

Situation

Action Taken

Future Plans

Disposition

Intelligence

Information Required for LE Sitrep:

a. People

c. Weather

d. POB

f. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//G-OPL/G-OPF//

h. Future Plans

j. Home Port

k. Type of Vessel

l. Federal Drug Identification Number (FDIN)

Search & Rescue Sitreps:

Required to be Submitted For…

Initial – As soon as significant information is available to indicate CG or DHS. Should

not be unnecessarily delayed

5 Paragraphs of SAR Sitrep:

Situation

Action Taken

Future Plans & Recommendations

Amplifying Information

Case Status

Information Required for SAR Sitrep:

Emergency Phase

Weather

POB Info

Search Area Covered

SRUs Used (Search Rescue Unit)

Sitreps Three and Final

General Geographic Location

5. PILOTING & NAVIGATION

Radar:

CPA- Closest Point of Approach

CBDR- Constant Bearing, Decreasing Range

DRM- Direction of Relative Movement

Radar is a system determining distance of an object by measuring the interval of time between transmissions of a radio signal and reception of a signal returned as an echo, or by a transmitter triggered by the out going signal. The bearing of the object may be determined by noting the orientation of the directional antenna.

Target Characteristics that Enable Targets to be Better Detected:

Height, Size, Shape, Composition, and Over-Tuning

Main Situations of Risk of Collision:

Overtaking, Meeting Head-On, and Crossing

Attenuation- Reduction of Intensity of the Radar Wave Experienced Along its Path

*Caused by Absorption & Scattering of Energy by the Various Forms of Precipitation

*Causes Decrease in Echo Strength

On a maneuvering board, ‘e’ is own ship at the center

After first acquiring a contact, you should acquire the same contact within 3 minutes.

Search Patterns:

Major Axis- “Long Side” of the Search Area

Minor Axis- Perpendicular to the Major Axis; “Short Side”

Search Leg- Long Leg Along the Track of Any Pattern

Cross Leg- Connection Point Between 2 Parallel Searchlines

Direction of Creep - Normally Same Direction as Cross Legs

Search Area Plotting Methods:

Corner Point

Center Point

Boundary (Shoreline)

Trackline

Six Search Patterns:

Parallel Track, Single Unit (PS)

Creeping Line, Single Unit (CS)

Trackline, Single Unit Nonreturn (TSN)

Trackline, Single Unit Return (TSR)

Sector, Single Unit (VS)

Square, Single Unit (SS)

Search Pattern Selection:

Based on many factors- Accuracy of datum, search size area, number & capabilities of

SRUs, environmental conditions, size of search target, and type of survivor

detection aids.

Parallel- Best for a rectangular or square search area and has straight search legs that are

aligned Parallel to the Major Axis. Large Search Areas, with Only Approximate

Initial Position and Uniform Coverage.

*CSP is located one-half track space inside the search area in the specified

corner.

Creeping Line- Specialized type of Parallel pattern where the direction of Creep is Along

the Major Axis. Used to cover one end of an area first, most likely where search

object is located.

*CSP is located one-half track spacing inside the corner of the search area

Trackline- Used when only info available is the search target’s known or projected trackline. Searching a datum line (intended trackline corrected for drift) should be evaluated as it can be a return or nonreturning pattern. If a single-unit nonreturn (TSN) is conducted, the SRU searches down the trackline or datum line. For a single-unit return pattern (TSR), offset the search legs one-half track space (S) either side of the track/datum line.

Sector Pattern- Used when Datum is established within close limits with high coverage in the immediate vicinity of datum. Pattern resembles spokes of a wheel, and covers a circular area. Datum is located at center and should be marked with a suitable floating marker, such as a Datum Marker Buoy. The first leg is usually in the direction og the search object drift. All turns are 120deg to the right.

Square Pattern- Used to search a small area where some doubt exists about the distress

position. Uniform coverage and may be expanded easily if necessary. Also

called Expanding Square searches, beginning at datum and expanding outward.

First leg is normally in the direction of drift. All course changes are 90deg to

the right. A second pattern is performed by shifting entire pattern 45deg to the

right.

Navigation Brief:

Navigation Standards Manual has a detailed list of information that goes into a navigation brief.

Conduct Nav Brief Before Getting Underway, Entering Port, and Entering Restricted Waters

Hazards to Navigation are included in Nav Brief

Only current & up-to-date nautical and hydrographic publications should be used during the

development of Nav Brief

Should Include:

Anticipated time of setting special sea detail, anchoring and mooring bills, engineering

restricted maneuvering doctrine, and navigation detail

Assignment of navigation team positions and review of duties

Expected sightings and description of key aids to navigation

Both Small Boats & Cutters are expected to conduct a debrief following navigation evolutions

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