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Boat Crew Member

Coast Guard Boat Crew Member

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Mental and physical fatigue is among the _______ _________ during rough weather operations. Greatest Dangers
What is the primary symptoms of fatigue? • Inability to focus or concentrate/narrowed attention span. • Mental confusion or judgment error. • Decreased coordination of motor skills and sensory ability•Increased irritability•Decreased performance. •Decreased concern for safety
What are some preventive measures for fatigue? • Adequate rest. • Appropriate dress for weather conditions. • Rotate crew duties. • Provide food and refreshments suitable for conditions. • Observe other crewmembers for signs of fatigue
What are some enviromental conditions that promote fatigue? • Motion sickness. • Glare from the sun. • Wind and rough sea conditions. • Rain or snow. • Vibration (boat engine)
Motion sickness occurs when there is a imbalance between _________ images and the portion of the ___________ ____________ which senses motion. Visual ; middle ear
Antimotion Sickness Medications, COMDTINST 6710.15 (series) restricts medication use. Specifically, it must not be given under which circumstances? • Without medical supervision. • Within 12 hours of alcohol consumption. • To pregnant crewmembers.
Reading Chart work or other tasks that require close attaention tend to _____________ motion sickness. Aggrevate
What are dressings and bandages used for? holds a wound, dressing, or splint in place, helping to immobilize, support, and protect an injured part of the body.
What is the first step in caring for bleeding wounds? To become protected from blood bourne pathogens.
What are the three types of bleeding? • Arterial. • Venous. • Capillary.
Describe a Arterial bleed. Arterial bleeding is characterized by blood that is coming from an artery, is bright red, and gushes forth in jets or spurts that are synchronized with the victim’s pulse.
Describe a venous bleed. Venous bleeding is characterized by blood that is coming from a vein, is dark red, and comes in a steady flow.
Describe a Capillary bleed. Capillary bleeding is characterized by blood that is coming from damaged capillaries (smaller veins), is bright red, and oozes from the wound.
What should you do if you think the victim has serious internal bleeding? Treat for shock.
What should you do if the victim has a Foreign Bodies penetrating the body? Any object that has penetrated the eye must not be removed as first aid treatment. Cover both eyes with a moist dressing, and support the object if it protrudes to prevent movement. Immediately refer the patient for further medical care.
Why should you cover burns with a clean or sterile dressing? Prevent Infection
The Type III PFD is normally worn when what is required? Freedom of movement
True or False. The type III PFD will turn a crew member face up if they fall overboard and are rendered unconscious. False
The type III PFD has a tendency to what on the wearer in the water? Ride Up
Wearing a Type III PFD over Anti-exposure coveralls is required. True or False False
Where does the Anti-exposure coveralls have straps at? (4 locations) Neck, Waist, Thigh, and Ankle
The Anti-exposure coveralls is ideal for cold weather operations with ________ cockpits boats. Closed
What should the air temp and the water temp be below shall the dry suit be worn? 50 degrees
Where are the dry suit straps located (3 locations) Neck, Waist, ankles
To afford the maximum protection from hypothermia the dry suit must be worn with the proper______________. Undergarments.
The dry suit must never be worn over regular clothing. True or False. True
What must be worn over the dry suit at all times? A approved PFD
What are the level of layers with Hypothermia Protective Clothing ? (3 levels) 1. Wicking layer 2. Insulation Layer 3. Moisture barrier
How many pockets does the survival vest have? Five
What survival equipment is included in the Survival Vest? EPIRB, Firefly, MK-79 Fare kit, MK-124 Flare, Survival Knife, Pocket Mirror, survival Whistle.
One quality of the survival knife is that it is ____________ resistant Corrosion
How far away can a signal mirror be seen? A great distance.
How does a signal mirror work? Reflecting light to alert Aircraft, ground forces, and passing boats.
How do you determine the night end of the MK-124? Two raised bands.
What color is the day end of the MK-124? Bright Orange
What color is the night end of the MK-124 flare? Bright Red
What is the duration of the MK-124? 20 seconds
What is the duration of the MK-79 Flare Kit? four seconds
How high does the MK-79 flare go? 250-650ft.
What is the duration of the MK-127 Flare 36 Sec.
What height does the MK-127 Reach? 650-700ft.
The Firefly distress signal light was designed to give off how many flashes per minute? 50-70
How long does the battery last if used continuosly? Nine Hours
What does the acronym H.E.L.P. stand for? Heat Escape Lessening Posture.
What frequency does the EPIRB broadcast on? 121.5 MHz
What is the broadcast Radius of the EPIRB? Three nuatical miles
Does swimming in cold water allows for a more rapid decrease in body heat? Yes.
When Capsizing in the vessel what must you do until the vessel stops rolling? Hold onto something sturdy.
What Grade aluminum is the cabin constructed of? 5052 Marine Grade Aluminum 1/8"
The radar pod and VHF radio antennas can be lowered for what reason? For transport on a C-130 aircraft
The collar is manufactured of what products? A closed polyethylene foam with a UV stable polyurethane coating.
Design Length of hull? 25'
Length overall? 29'4"
Length at waterline? 22'6"
Beam overall? 8'6"
Operational Draft? (DIW with engines down) 39"
Draft with engines tilted up? 23' 1/4"
Height of mast when on trailer? 12' 8"
Height of Radar dome when on trailer? 11' 1/2"
Height of Searchlight when on trailer? 9'7"
Highest fixed point when on trailer? 9'1/2"
Crew capacity? (seats) four
Passenger Capacity? (sitting on aft boxes and gunwales) six
Seating total? ten
Fuel Tank capacity? (Defender A class) 125 gal
Engine Type? Twin Honda 225-hp 4-stroke outboards
Propeller types? 14" diameter x 19" pitch mercury offshore or Vensura Series 4 blade.
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