SAR FUNDAMENTALS EXAM
Which search pattern is used to cover a large area when there is more
chance of the search object being in one end of the search area than
the other? - ANSWERS-Creeping Line (C)
*Debris found in one end of the search area
Which search pattern is used when the only information available is
the targets project Trackline? - ANSWERS-Trackline (T)
*Overdue fishing vessel
Which search pattern is used when the search area is large and there is
equal probability of the target being anywhere in the search area,
datum information is fair, and uniform coverage is desired throughout
the area? - ANSWERS-Parallel (P)
*Target could be anywhere in the search area
Which search pattern is used when datum is established within close
limits and uniform coverage is desired? - ANSWERS-Expanding
Square (S)
*Search target is not there when you arrive on scene and your not sure
what direction they went
Which search pattern is used when datum is established with a high
degree of confidence and the target may be difficult to detect? -
ANSWERS-Sector (V)
, * Resembles the spokes of a wheel with the center of the wheel at
datum. *MAN OVERBOARD*
Which search pattern is used in an area where a strong current exists?
- ANSWERS-Barrier (B)
*Person falls off bridge in river and you want to keep them from
going out to sea
What is the required time interval between SITREP submissions? -
ANSWERS-At least once daily
5 paragraphs of SITREP - ANSWERS-1. Situation
2. Action plan
3. Future plans & Recommendations
4. Amplifying information
5. Case studies
14 USC 2 - ANSWERS-The coast guard SHALL MAINTAIN SAR
2 foundational principles of CG salvage - ANSWERS-1. CO/OIC
approval
2. CG personell shall not be unduly hazarded in performing the
salvage.
If negligence occurs in SAR ops (4) - ANSWERS-1. Claimant Call
Which search pattern is used to cover a large area when there is more
chance of the search object being in one end of the search area than
the other? - ANSWERS-Creeping Line (C)
*Debris found in one end of the search area
Which search pattern is used when the only information available is
the targets project Trackline? - ANSWERS-Trackline (T)
*Overdue fishing vessel
Which search pattern is used when the search area is large and there is
equal probability of the target being anywhere in the search area,
datum information is fair, and uniform coverage is desired throughout
the area? - ANSWERS-Parallel (P)
*Target could be anywhere in the search area
Which search pattern is used when datum is established within close
limits and uniform coverage is desired? - ANSWERS-Expanding
Square (S)
*Search target is not there when you arrive on scene and your not sure
what direction they went
Which search pattern is used when datum is established with a high
degree of confidence and the target may be difficult to detect? -
ANSWERS-Sector (V)
, * Resembles the spokes of a wheel with the center of the wheel at
datum. *MAN OVERBOARD*
Which search pattern is used in an area where a strong current exists?
- ANSWERS-Barrier (B)
*Person falls off bridge in river and you want to keep them from
going out to sea
What is the required time interval between SITREP submissions? -
ANSWERS-At least once daily
5 paragraphs of SITREP - ANSWERS-1. Situation
2. Action plan
3. Future plans & Recommendations
4. Amplifying information
5. Case studies
14 USC 2 - ANSWERS-The coast guard SHALL MAINTAIN SAR
2 foundational principles of CG salvage - ANSWERS-1. CO/OIC
approval
2. CG personell shall not be unduly hazarded in performing the
salvage.
If negligence occurs in SAR ops (4) - ANSWERS-1. Claimant Call
