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which search pattern is used when the intended route of the search object is known? - trackline pattern (t)
who is responsible to ensure the entire set of required MISLE data has been entered for all SAR cases? - SMC
when taking a flare rpt from ...
which search pattern is used when the intended route of the search object is known? - ✔✔✔trackline
pattern (t)
who is responsible to ensure the entire set of required MISLE data has been entered for all SAR cases? -
✔✔✔SMC
when taking a flare rpt from an individual in a tall building, each floor should be estimated at how many
ft? - ✔✔✔10 ft
which search pattern is used when there is a high degree of confidence the search object is close to the
estimated datum posn? - ✔✔✔square single unit (ss)
when using the clock method, how many degrees are in 1 hr? - ✔✔✔30 degrees
what are the 3 emergency phases? - ✔✔✔uncertainty, alert, distress
What is heavy weather defined as? - ✔✔✔seas, swells, and wind conditions combining to exceed 8ft or
winds exceeding 30 kts
what is the U.S Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS) to the
IAMSAR? - ✔✔✔CIM 16130.2F
What does MISLE stand for - ✔✔✔Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
When shall a MISLE case be opened? - ✔✔✔for each instance the CG is specifically requested to assist,
there is a notification of distress, and a CG asset has been dispatched
units shall open a MISLE case within how many hours after notification? - ✔✔✔no more than 1 hr
how many rescue coordination centers are there in the CG? - ✔✔✔9
Afloat reporting units shall have their data entered into MISLE by who? - ✔✔✔ADCON (Administrative
Control Commander)
in regards to GMDSS, how many sea areas are there? - ✔✔✔4
for a SAR case what message ensures the info needed to properly conduct a SAR mission is available and
the SAR chain of command is fully aware of the situation? - ✔✔✔SITREP (situation report)
what message allows the reader to quickly find critical info by knowing that it will always be in a certain
place and to identify vital information that is missing? - ✔✔✔SAP (search action plan)
What is a safe haven? - ✔✔✔an accommodating place and will accept the safe mooring of a vsl
, How many rescue sub centers are there in the CG? - ✔✔✔2; Sector San Juan in D7 and Sector Guam in
D14
All E-6 and above can complete the review of all MISLE activity at the unit - ✔✔✔true
The maximum distance at which a light can be seen in clear weather is referred to as what? - ✔✔✔
nominal range
which flare has an average height of 1,000-2,000ft? - ✔✔✔parachute
which flare has a burn duration of 50-120 seconds? - ✔✔✔hand-held flare
final review of a MISLE case shall be completed within how many days of case conclusion of SAR? - ✔✔
✔5 days
Which search pattern is used to cover one end of an area first or to change direction of the search legs
where the sun glare or swell direction makes this necessary? - ✔✔✔creeping line pattern (p)
which flare has a rapid rise and rapid descent? - ✔✔✔meteor flare
Which patterns are best used when the datum is established within close limits, a very high coverage
immediately around the datum is desired and the area to be searched is not extensive? - ✔✔✔sector
search pattern
what does MMSI stand for? - ✔✔✔Maritime Mobile Service Identity
what does GMDSS stand for? - ✔✔✔Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
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