OS – SWE- Questions And Correct
Answers|2026 Update
What is SAROPS? - Ans--Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System
implemented using the Coast Guard's common mapping framework (CMF)
Within SAROPS, search endurance can be assumed to be ___ percent of
on scene endurance. - Ans--15 percent. This allows for identifying sighted
objects, navigating at ends of legs, etc...
The distance between two adjacent parallel search legs? - Ans--Track
spacing (S)
The measure of detection capability. This will vary by search object, SRU,
sensor, and environmental conditions. - Ans--Corrected Sweep Width (W)
The measure of search thoroughness or how well an area was searched. It
is used as an entering argument when calculating POD. - Ans--Coverage
Factor (C)
As the sweep width decreases, the search conditions: (a) Increase; (b)
Decrease - Ans--Decrease.
The number of available search facilities and their capabilities. - Ans--
Search Effort (Z)
What is the computation for Search Effort?
Z=? - Ans--a search facilities available search effort is the product of its
search speed (V), search endurance (T), and sweep width (W). Z= V x T x W
Z- NM; V-kts; T- hrs; W-NM
A ratio that compares the amount of searching done in an area to the size of
that area. - Ans--Coverage Factor (C)
, What is POD? - Ans--Probability of Detection - how well an area has been
searched
The high seas are considered what? - Ans--Over 200 nm beyond the EEZ
What are the five SAR stages? - Ans--Awareness; Initial Action; Planning;
Operation; Conclusion (AIPOC)
What are the SAR components? - Ans--Organization; Resources;
Communication; Emergency Care; Documentation (ORCED)
What is the SSIC for a commshift message? - Ans--N02325
What is the max range for a 87ft patrol boat? - Ans--875NM
what is the endurance of a HH-60? - Ans--6 hours
What is the max towing weight for the 47ft MLB? - Ans--150 gross tons
what is the radio frequency plan instruction title? - Ans--M2400.1(series)
what is the MLEM instruction number? - Ans--M16247.1
Commshifts should be submitted between ___ to ___ hours prior to the
effective time of the commshift? - Ans--48-72
commshift messages submitted 48 hours or more before the shift should be
what precedence? - Ans--routine
commshift messages submitted 24-48 hours or before the shift should be
what precedence? - Ans--priority
commshift messages submitted 24 hours or less before the shift should be
what precedence? - Ans--immediate
commshifts should be effective at what time? - Ans--0001Z
what does RADAR stand for? - Ans--Radio Detection and Ranging
Answers|2026 Update
What is SAROPS? - Ans--Search and Rescue Optimal Planning System
implemented using the Coast Guard's common mapping framework (CMF)
Within SAROPS, search endurance can be assumed to be ___ percent of
on scene endurance. - Ans--15 percent. This allows for identifying sighted
objects, navigating at ends of legs, etc...
The distance between two adjacent parallel search legs? - Ans--Track
spacing (S)
The measure of detection capability. This will vary by search object, SRU,
sensor, and environmental conditions. - Ans--Corrected Sweep Width (W)
The measure of search thoroughness or how well an area was searched. It
is used as an entering argument when calculating POD. - Ans--Coverage
Factor (C)
As the sweep width decreases, the search conditions: (a) Increase; (b)
Decrease - Ans--Decrease.
The number of available search facilities and their capabilities. - Ans--
Search Effort (Z)
What is the computation for Search Effort?
Z=? - Ans--a search facilities available search effort is the product of its
search speed (V), search endurance (T), and sweep width (W). Z= V x T x W
Z- NM; V-kts; T- hrs; W-NM
A ratio that compares the amount of searching done in an area to the size of
that area. - Ans--Coverage Factor (C)
, What is POD? - Ans--Probability of Detection - how well an area has been
searched
The high seas are considered what? - Ans--Over 200 nm beyond the EEZ
What are the five SAR stages? - Ans--Awareness; Initial Action; Planning;
Operation; Conclusion (AIPOC)
What are the SAR components? - Ans--Organization; Resources;
Communication; Emergency Care; Documentation (ORCED)
What is the SSIC for a commshift message? - Ans--N02325
What is the max range for a 87ft patrol boat? - Ans--875NM
what is the endurance of a HH-60? - Ans--6 hours
What is the max towing weight for the 47ft MLB? - Ans--150 gross tons
what is the radio frequency plan instruction title? - Ans--M2400.1(series)
what is the MLEM instruction number? - Ans--M16247.1
Commshifts should be submitted between ___ to ___ hours prior to the
effective time of the commshift? - Ans--48-72
commshift messages submitted 48 hours or more before the shift should be
what precedence? - Ans--routine
commshift messages submitted 24-48 hours or before the shift should be
what precedence? - Ans--priority
commshift messages submitted 24 hours or less before the shift should be
what precedence? - Ans--immediate
commshifts should be effective at what time? - Ans--0001Z
what does RADAR stand for? - Ans--Radio Detection and Ranging
