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US Coast Guard BM1 SWE Study Guide 2026 – 257 Verified
Questions and Answers on Navigation, SAR Operations,
Seamanship, Boat Crew Procedures, Safety, and Maritime Law
Enforcement.
How many people are needed for 2
boat crew examination board?
How many cutter boat evolutions for 8 Day, 2 Night
launch and recovery every 6 months?
(DAY/Night)
How long does a CO have to put a 4 Hours
waiver in writing after giving it
verbally?
Almis Cancelled mission symbol? X
Almis Date format? DD/MMM/YYYY
What is CG-4903? Hazard Report form
OIC Board report form? CG-5113
Who makes the procedures for OIC CG-731
Boards?
Who keeps track of of OIC Boards BM RFMC
pass/fail?
How many critical factors are 5
assessed in Risk Managment?
What is the XO/XPO not responsible Executing the training plan
for?
When the XPO is the admin officer, Mail
what are they not responsible for?
How many sideboys for the 8
commandant?
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MOB turn used for darkness or Williamson turn
restricted vis?
Who does OIC notify that the RPAL is SERA
down 20% to make sure they meet
requirements?
What is the speed divided by in the 6 10
min rule?
How long will it take to go 12NM at 48 min
15Kts?
Where does the pivot point go when Forward
increasing speed?
How many flags in dress ship? 65
When is full dress ship authorized? 0800-sunset
How many anchor lights does a vessel 2
of 50m show in a secretary approved
anchorage?
What does it mean when the cloud The weather is clearing
base is rising?
How much anchor line do you pay out 80%
when inspecting the line?
Difference between compass and true Deviation
course?
Who is needed to route the deviation Navigator
table for approval?
When putting in for OIC jobs, who are PCS-EPM2
you putting in for approval?
What is part of standing rigging? Mooring lines
Bertholf was the Captain Revenue Cutter Service
Commandant of what service?
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Inspection done to a crane after a Biennial
complete overhaul?
When can CG members conduct To save a life or prevent worsening in early stages
independent firefighting?
The OOD should get a compass 30 min
bearing how often and at every
course change?
What chapter of the BCH is the task Chapter 1
accomplishment record that the
instructor keeps?
What chapter of the BCH is the Chapter 2
qualification tasks?
A 49ft vessel in 3ft seas with less 8 Hours
than 10kt winds with a two hour
transit has how long to work a buoy?
A 49ft vessel in less than 4ft seas 10 Hours
has how many U/W hours?
Safe towing speed for a 144ft vessel? 14kts
USCG Basis for MLE Authority? 14 USC 522
What line is most resistant to polyester
sunlight?
How many gun salutes does a 0
former president get upon arrival?
What manual would you reference to COMDTINST M1650.2E
subordinates for ribbon wearing?
Which rule says every vessel shall Rule 5
maintain a lookout?
1" Line is considered what? Small Stuff
How long after relief for cause can 2 years
you be an OIC?
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US Coast Guard BM1 SWE Study Guide 2026 – 257 Verified
Questions and Answers on Navigation, SAR Operations,
Seamanship, Boat Crew Procedures, Safety, and Maritime Law
Enforcement.
How many people are needed for 2
boat crew examination board?
How many cutter boat evolutions for 8 Day, 2 Night
launch and recovery every 6 months?
(DAY/Night)
How long does a CO have to put a 4 Hours
waiver in writing after giving it
verbally?
Almis Cancelled mission symbol? X
Almis Date format? DD/MMM/YYYY
What is CG-4903? Hazard Report form
OIC Board report form? CG-5113
Who makes the procedures for OIC CG-731
Boards?
Who keeps track of of OIC Boards BM RFMC
pass/fail?
How many critical factors are 5
assessed in Risk Managment?
What is the XO/XPO not responsible Executing the training plan
for?
When the XPO is the admin officer, Mail
what are they not responsible for?
How many sideboys for the 8
commandant?
1/19
,5/5/26, 8:33 SWE Study Guide BM1
AM
MOB turn used for darkness or Williamson turn
restricted vis?
Who does OIC notify that the RPAL is SERA
down 20% to make sure they meet
requirements?
What is the speed divided by in the 6 10
min rule?
How long will it take to go 12NM at 48 min
15Kts?
Where does the pivot point go when Forward
increasing speed?
How many flags in dress ship? 65
When is full dress ship authorized? 0800-sunset
How many anchor lights does a vessel 2
of 50m show in a secretary approved
anchorage?
What does it mean when the cloud The weather is clearing
base is rising?
How much anchor line do you pay out 80%
when inspecting the line?
Difference between compass and true Deviation
course?
Who is needed to route the deviation Navigator
table for approval?
When putting in for OIC jobs, who are PCS-EPM2
you putting in for approval?
What is part of standing rigging? Mooring lines
Bertholf was the Captain Revenue Cutter Service
Commandant of what service?
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Inspection done to a crane after a Biennial
complete overhaul?
When can CG members conduct To save a life or prevent worsening in early stages
independent firefighting?
The OOD should get a compass 30 min
bearing how often and at every
course change?
What chapter of the BCH is the task Chapter 1
accomplishment record that the
instructor keeps?
What chapter of the BCH is the Chapter 2
qualification tasks?
A 49ft vessel in 3ft seas with less 8 Hours
than 10kt winds with a two hour
transit has how long to work a buoy?
A 49ft vessel in less than 4ft seas 10 Hours
has how many U/W hours?
Safe towing speed for a 144ft vessel? 14kts
USCG Basis for MLE Authority? 14 USC 522
What line is most resistant to polyester
sunlight?
How many gun salutes does a 0
former president get upon arrival?
What manual would you reference to COMDTINST M1650.2E
subordinates for ribbon wearing?
Which rule says every vessel shall Rule 5
maintain a lookout?
1" Line is considered what? Small Stuff
How long after relief for cause can 2 years
you be an OIC?
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