What is SAROPS? correct answers 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.
correct answers 15 percent. This allows for identifying sighted objects, navigating at ends of
legs, etc...
The distance between two adjacent parallel search legs? correct answers Track spacing (S)
The measure of detection capability. This will vary by search object, SRU, sensor, and
environmental conditions. correct answers 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. correct answers Coverage Factor (C)
As the sweep width decreases, the search conditions: (a) Increase; (b) Decrease correct answers
Decrease.
The number of available search facilities and their capabilities. correct answers Search Effort (Z)
What is the computation for Search Effort?
Z=? correct answers 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. correct
answers Coverage Factor (C)
What is POD? correct answers Probability of Detection - how well an area has been searched
, The high seas are considered what? correct answers Over 200 nm beyond the EEZ
What are the five SAR stages? correct answers Awareness; Initial Action; Planning; Operation;
Conclusion (AIPOC)
What are the SAR components? correct answers Organization; Resources; Communication;
Emergency Care; Documentation (ORCED)
What is the SSIC for a commshift message? correct answers N02325
What is the max range for a 87ft patrol boat? correct answers 875NM
what is the endurance of a HH-60? correct answers 6 hours
What is the max towing weight for the 47ft MLB? correct answers 150 gross tons
what is the radio frequency plan instruction title? correct answers M2400.1(series)
what is the MLEM instruction number? correct answers M16247.1
Commshifts should be submitted between ___ to ___ hours prior to the effective time of the
commshift? correct answers 48-72
commshift messages submitted 48 hours or more before the shift should be what precedence?
correct answers routine
commshift messages submitted 24-48 hours or before the shift should be what precedence?
correct answers priority