Standard Underway Drills - All Platforms

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Unit Name: Boat Nr: Score: SAT/UNSAT Coxswain: Engineer: Date: DD/MON/YR Crewmember: Crewmember: Indicate Search Pattern Used: PS, CS, TSN, TSR, Other Weather during drill: Winds: T KTS Seas: Swell:

1 Unit Name: Boat Nr: Score: SAT/UNSAT Coxswain: Engineer: Date: DD/MON/YR Crewmember: Crewmember: Indicate Search Pattern Used: PS, CS, TSN, TSR, Other Weather during drill: Winds: T KTS Seas: Swell: FT T FT T Current: T KTS Visibility: NM References a. Applicable Boat Type Operator s Handbook b. Boat Operations and Training Vol I, COMDTINST (series) c. Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M (series) d. Navigation Rules, International-Inland, COMDTINST M (series) e. Scalable Integrated Navigations System Operators Handbook f. Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M (series) g. Navigation Standards Manual, COMDTINST M3530.2(series) h. Operational Risk Management, COMDTINST (series) i. Team Coordination Training, COMDTINST (series) j. U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the United States National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), COMDTINST (series) Changes This drill sheet includes the following changes since the last published version: Change Delete Details Tracking codes have been removed. 1

2 Drill Structure This drill evaluates the team s ability to execute a precision-type search pattern, using either SINS or paper based as primary means of navigation. This drill is imposed after the boat is underway; standard underway preparations shall have been completed and evaluated via the Day/Night Navigation & Piloting or Loss of GPS drill checklist. When safe, the instructor will announce the scenario requiring the execution of a precision search pattern. Terminal Performance Objective Given an underway CG boat with an operational GPS/Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS), with up to date electronic chart (if used as primary), radar, radio, compass, corrected chart of the operating area, a certified crew operating within prescribed limitations and a SAR scenario with a SAROPS search pattern summary sheet (or equivalent) listing Commence Search Point (CSP) and turn positions, execute a search pattern within the following standards: Plot or enter CSP into SINS. Plot or enter turn points into SINS. Post lookouts, coordinate their areas of responsibility, and provide target description. Start search within 100 yards of CSP and within plus or minus 5 minutes of arrival at CSP. Complete turns within 50 yards of programmed/ plotted positions. Maintain track line within 0.05 NM. Conduct own vessel in accordance with the Rules of the Road. Verify displayed position using radar, fathometer, visual ranges, and ATON. Complete pattern within plus or minus 5 minutes of ETA. Complete minimum three major axis search pattern legs. Use GAR/SPE and update as necessary. Evaluate situation and vessel location prior to maneuvering (i.e. change speed and/or course). Wear and use crew safety and survival equipment properly. Do not jeopardize safety of vessel and crew. Wear kill switch lanyard appropriately (if installed) when making way. Informed unit/operational Commander as situation/risk changes. 2

3 1. Preparations: a. Brief crew on initial SAR check sheet items. b. Open windows (if installed), as necessary. c. Roll-up weather curtains prior to evolution (if installed). 2. Search Pattern Execution: a. Pass search plans to communications watch. b. Advise unit/operational Commander of onscene WX and start time of pattern. c. Plot or enter CSP into SINS. (S) d. Plot or enter turn points into SINS. (S) e. Post lookouts, coordinate their areas of responsibility, and provide target description. (S) f. Start search within 100 yards of CSP and within plus or minus 5 minutes of arrival at CSP. (S) g. Complete turns within 50 yards of programmed/ plotted positions. (S) h. Maintain track line within 0.05 NM. (S) i. Use sound signals in accordance with Rules of the Road. 3

4 j. Conduct own vessel in accordance with the Rules of the Road. (S) k. Verify displayed position using radar, fathometer, visual ranges, and ATON. (S) l. If using illumination, minimize impact on night vision. m. Provide course guidance to helmsman. n. State speed over ground. o. Complete pattern within plus or minus 5 minutes of ETA. (S) p. Complete minimum three major axis search pattern legs. (S) 3. Crew Teamwork and Coordination: a. Use GAR/SPE and update as necessary. (S) b. Brief crew on specific job and mission responsibilities (Coxswain). c. Communicate effectively and assertively during evolution. d. Monitor each other s performance, assist and back-up each other s actions and decisions. e. Provide appropriate and timely guidance throughout evolution (Coxswain). f. Wear and use crew safety and survival equipment properly. (S) 4

5 g. Do not jeopardize safety of vessel and crew. (S) h. Evaluate situation and vessel location prior to maneuvering (i.e. change speed and/or course). i. Informed unit/operational Commander as situation/risk changes. (S) 5

Standard Underway Drills - All Platforms Search Patterns (Drifting Patterns) (Optional)

Standard Underway Drills - All Platforms Search Patterns (Drifting Patterns) (Optional) Unit Name: Boat Nr: Score: SAT/UNSAT Coxswain: Engineer: Date: DD/MON/YR Crewmember: Crewmember: Indicate Search Pattern Used: VS, SS, Other Weather during drill: Winds: T KTS Seas: Swell: FT T FT T Current: