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United States Coast Guard SWE Study Guide – 436 Verified
Questions and Answers Covering GMDSS, MISLE, SAR
Operations, Maritime Law Enforcement, Search Patterns, and
Operational Procedures.
In regards to GMDSS, how many "Sea 4, A1 (VHF-FM range, 20 miles), A2 (MF range, 150
Areas" are there? miles), A3 (HF & Inmarsat Range, between 70
degrees N and 70 degrees S), A4 (Outside A1-A3,
above 70 degrees N and below 70 degrees S)
3 multiple choice options
What does MISLE stand for? Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
3 multiple choice options
CIM 16130.2 U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search
and Rescue Supplement (NSS) to the International
Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue
Manual (IAMSAR)
3 multiple choice options
3 Emergency Phases Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
3 multiple choice options
According to COMDTINST M16130.2 Heavy Weather is defined as seas, swells, and wind
conditions combining to exceed 8ft or winds
exceeding 30kts
3 multiple choice options
S.T.A.A.R Used to "Identify Options
3 multiple choice options
When shall a MISLE case be opened? For each instance the CG is specifically requested
to assist
3 multiple choice options
Units shall open a MISLE case within No more than 1hr
how many hours after notification?
3 multiple choice options
How many Rescue Coordination 11
Centers are there in the CG?
3 multiple choice options
Afloat reporting units shall have Administrative Control (ADCON) Commander
their data entered into MISLE by
3 multiple choice options
who?
Who is responsible to ensure the SMC
entire set of required MISLE data
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has been entered for all SAR cases? 3 multiple choice options
For a SAR case what message ensures SITREP (Situation Report)
the information needed to properly
2 multiple choice options
conduct a search and rescue mission
is available and the SAR chain of
command is fully aware of the
situation?
What sea area does Sector Anchorage A1
VHF cover?
3 multiple choice options
What message allows the reader to SAP (Search Action Plan)
quickly find critical information by
3 multiple choice options
knowing that it will always be in a
certain place and to identify vital
information that is missing?
Identify Hazards? P.E.A.C.E (Planning, Event
complexity, Asset selection,
Communications, Environment
conditions)
3 multiple choice options
A Safe Haven is? Accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of a
vessel
3 multiple choice options
Which search Pattern is used when Track line Pattern (T)
the intended route of the search
3 multiple choice options
object is known?
How many Rescue Sub-centers are 2, Sector San Juan in D7 (RSC San Juan under RCC
there in the CG? Miami) and Sector Guam in D14 (RSC Guam under
RCC Honolulu)
3 multiple choice options
Within how many hours of the case Within 12 hours
conclusion shall the entire MISLE
3 multiple choice options
case be validated and the SMC's
MISLE Incident Management Activity
(IMA) status must be changed from
"Open-In Progress" to "Open-
Submitted for Review"?
All E-6 and above can complete the True (Each Command shall designate in writing an
review of all MILE activity at the unit individual or individuals tasked with completing the
review of all MISLE activity at the unit)
3 multiple choice options
The maximum distance at which a Nominal Range
light can be seen in clear weather is
3 multiple choice options
referred to as what?
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When taking a flare report from an 10ft
individual in a tall building, each
3 multiple choice options
floor should be estimated to be how
many feet
Which flare has an average height of Parachute flare
1,000-1,200ft?
3 multiple choice options
Which flare has a burn duration of 50- Hand-held flare
120 seconds?
3 multiple choice options
Final review of a MISLE case shall be 5 days
completed within how many days of
3 multiple choice options
case conclusion of SAR?
Which search pattern is used when Square Single Unit – (SS)
there is a high degree of confidence 3 multiple choice options
the search object is close to the
estimated datum position?
Which search pattern is used to Creeping Line Pattern (P)
cover one end of an area first or to 3 multiple choice options
change direction of the search legs
where the sun glare or swell
direction makes this necessary?
Which flare has a rapid rise and rapid Meteor Flare
decent?
3 multiple choice options
When using the clock method, how 30 degrees
many degrees are there in 1hr? 3 multiple choice options
Which patterns are best used when Sector Search Pattern
the datum is established within
3 multiple choice options
close limits, a very high coverage
immediately around the datum is
desired and the area to be searched
is not extensive?
What does MMSI stand for? Maritime Mobile Service Identity
3 multiple choice options
What does GMDSS stand for? Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
3 multiple choice options
Afloat unites must wait how many 5 minutes
minutes to allow shore unites to 3 multiple choice options
respond to a DSC distress alert?
The maximum distance at which a Luminous Range
light can be seen under existing
visibility conditions is referred to as
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what?
Which units release NAVTEX CG CAMS, COMMDET Kodiak, Sector Guam and Sector
broadcasts? San Juan
Coast Guard vessels underway or at 2187.5 kHz
anchor equipped with HF/MF DSC
radios shall guards what frequency?
After acknowledging a DSC distress Shall monitor the corresponding voice frequency
alert, what shall the receiving unit for at least 10 minutes, follow-up communications
do next? between the distressed vessel and the CG is
established
Who takes SMC for HF DSC distress Areas
calls?
Who takes SMC for MF DSC distress Districts
calls?
Who takes SMC for VHF DSC distress Sectors
calls?
SafetyNET messages shall be A3
broadcasted when UMIBs would
normally be required for which Sea
Area?
All course changes in this search Square Single Unite (SS)
pattern are 90 degrees to the right
How many digits are in an MMSI? 9
What does a SLDMB stand for? Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoy
What does the first 3 digits of an Country to which the vessel is registered
MMSI indicate?
Which phase exists when grave Distress
or imminent danger requiring
immediate response to the
distress scene threatens a craft
or person?
How many stages are there in SAR? 5
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United States Coast Guard SWE Study Guide – 436 Verified
Questions and Answers Covering GMDSS, MISLE, SAR
Operations, Maritime Law Enforcement, Search Patterns, and
Operational Procedures.
In regards to GMDSS, how many "Sea 4, A1 (VHF-FM range, 20 miles), A2 (MF range, 150
Areas" are there? miles), A3 (HF & Inmarsat Range, between 70
degrees N and 70 degrees S), A4 (Outside A1-A3,
above 70 degrees N and below 70 degrees S)
3 multiple choice options
What does MISLE stand for? Marine Information for Safety and Law Enforcement
3 multiple choice options
CIM 16130.2 U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search
and Rescue Supplement (NSS) to the International
Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue
Manual (IAMSAR)
3 multiple choice options
3 Emergency Phases Uncertainty, Alert, Distress
3 multiple choice options
According to COMDTINST M16130.2 Heavy Weather is defined as seas, swells, and wind
conditions combining to exceed 8ft or winds
exceeding 30kts
3 multiple choice options
S.T.A.A.R Used to "Identify Options
3 multiple choice options
When shall a MISLE case be opened? For each instance the CG is specifically requested
to assist
3 multiple choice options
Units shall open a MISLE case within No more than 1hr
how many hours after notification?
3 multiple choice options
How many Rescue Coordination 11
Centers are there in the CG?
3 multiple choice options
Afloat reporting units shall have Administrative Control (ADCON) Commander
their data entered into MISLE by
3 multiple choice options
who?
Who is responsible to ensure the SMC
entire set of required MISLE data
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has been entered for all SAR cases? 3 multiple choice options
For a SAR case what message ensures SITREP (Situation Report)
the information needed to properly
2 multiple choice options
conduct a search and rescue mission
is available and the SAR chain of
command is fully aware of the
situation?
What sea area does Sector Anchorage A1
VHF cover?
3 multiple choice options
What message allows the reader to SAP (Search Action Plan)
quickly find critical information by
3 multiple choice options
knowing that it will always be in a
certain place and to identify vital
information that is missing?
Identify Hazards? P.E.A.C.E (Planning, Event
complexity, Asset selection,
Communications, Environment
conditions)
3 multiple choice options
A Safe Haven is? Accommodate and will accept the safe mooring of a
vessel
3 multiple choice options
Which search Pattern is used when Track line Pattern (T)
the intended route of the search
3 multiple choice options
object is known?
How many Rescue Sub-centers are 2, Sector San Juan in D7 (RSC San Juan under RCC
there in the CG? Miami) and Sector Guam in D14 (RSC Guam under
RCC Honolulu)
3 multiple choice options
Within how many hours of the case Within 12 hours
conclusion shall the entire MISLE
3 multiple choice options
case be validated and the SMC's
MISLE Incident Management Activity
(IMA) status must be changed from
"Open-In Progress" to "Open-
Submitted for Review"?
All E-6 and above can complete the True (Each Command shall designate in writing an
review of all MILE activity at the unit individual or individuals tasked with completing the
review of all MISLE activity at the unit)
3 multiple choice options
The maximum distance at which a Nominal Range
light can be seen in clear weather is
3 multiple choice options
referred to as what?
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When taking a flare report from an 10ft
individual in a tall building, each
3 multiple choice options
floor should be estimated to be how
many feet
Which flare has an average height of Parachute flare
1,000-1,200ft?
3 multiple choice options
Which flare has a burn duration of 50- Hand-held flare
120 seconds?
3 multiple choice options
Final review of a MISLE case shall be 5 days
completed within how many days of
3 multiple choice options
case conclusion of SAR?
Which search pattern is used when Square Single Unit – (SS)
there is a high degree of confidence 3 multiple choice options
the search object is close to the
estimated datum position?
Which search pattern is used to Creeping Line Pattern (P)
cover one end of an area first or to 3 multiple choice options
change direction of the search legs
where the sun glare or swell
direction makes this necessary?
Which flare has a rapid rise and rapid Meteor Flare
decent?
3 multiple choice options
When using the clock method, how 30 degrees
many degrees are there in 1hr? 3 multiple choice options
Which patterns are best used when Sector Search Pattern
the datum is established within
3 multiple choice options
close limits, a very high coverage
immediately around the datum is
desired and the area to be searched
is not extensive?
What does MMSI stand for? Maritime Mobile Service Identity
3 multiple choice options
What does GMDSS stand for? Global Maritime Distress and Safety System
3 multiple choice options
Afloat unites must wait how many 5 minutes
minutes to allow shore unites to 3 multiple choice options
respond to a DSC distress alert?
The maximum distance at which a Luminous Range
light can be seen under existing
visibility conditions is referred to as
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what?
Which units release NAVTEX CG CAMS, COMMDET Kodiak, Sector Guam and Sector
broadcasts? San Juan
Coast Guard vessels underway or at 2187.5 kHz
anchor equipped with HF/MF DSC
radios shall guards what frequency?
After acknowledging a DSC distress Shall monitor the corresponding voice frequency
alert, what shall the receiving unit for at least 10 minutes, follow-up communications
do next? between the distressed vessel and the CG is
established
Who takes SMC for HF DSC distress Areas
calls?
Who takes SMC for MF DSC distress Districts
calls?
Who takes SMC for VHF DSC distress Sectors
calls?
SafetyNET messages shall be A3
broadcasted when UMIBs would
normally be required for which Sea
Area?
All course changes in this search Square Single Unite (SS)
pattern are 90 degrees to the right
How many digits are in an MMSI? 9
What does a SLDMB stand for? Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoy
What does the first 3 digits of an Country to which the vessel is registered
MMSI indicate?
Which phase exists when grave Distress
or imminent danger requiring
immediate response to the
distress scene threatens a craft
or person?
How many stages are there in SAR? 5
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