USCG Coxswain Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Guaranteed Success

USCG Coxswain Study Guide Exam Questions and Answers | Latest Version 2026 | Guaranteed Success 5 stages of sar - answer-Awareness Initial action Planning Operations Conclusion 3 phases of sar - answer-Uncertanty-doubt Alert-aprehesion Distress-danger Responsibilities - answer-Safty of passangers and crew Safe operation/navigation of boat assigned Completion of sortie or mission Report hazards to life or property Report violations of laws and regulations Report aton discrepencies Elements of team coordination - answer-Leadership Mission analysis Adaptibility Situational awareness Decision making CommunicationAssertiveness Operational risk management 7 steps - answer-Identify mission tasks Identify hazards (PEACE) Asses risks Identify options (STAAR) Evaluate rish vs gain Execute decisions Monitor situations Coxswain authority comes from - answer-M5000.3B 5-1-8 Surf - answer-Breaking seas exceeding 8feet 3 types of breaking waves - answer-Spilling, surging, plunging 6 min rule - answer-Speed (kts) * 10= distance in NM traveled in 6mins 3 min rule - answer-Speed (kts) *100=distance in yards traveled in 3 mins Time speed distance - answer-60(distance)/(speed)=time VS search Speed=60D/9minutes(time) Reduction gear/transmission - answer-Twin disc MG-5114 SC 1.02:1 reduction Engine rotates 1 per red gear 1.02 rotation Two types of stability - answer-Longitudinal (fore and aft)