BM2 EOCT Study Guide

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1 BM2 EOCT Study Guide This study guide is in no way intended to replace looking up the information necessary in the BM2 packet but it is an easier format to study with a couple tips that might help memorize some information. If there are any mistakes, suggestions, or anything in question drop me an at CCrowther@d14.uscg.mil. Lesson #1 Painting Log List the type of Coast Guard units required to keep a painting log. Shore Units List the information you record in the painting log when you finish a complete repainting. Date of application Area painted Name of each material used, including: Number of coats Specification number Name of manufacturer Date of manufacture Manufacturer s lot number Number of gallons of each type finish used Temperature Dew point General statement of weather conditions Lesson #2 Anchor Log The anchor log should include the following information: Anchors Serial number Weight Type Location PMS Shots of Chain Serial number Location in the anchor chain Inspections completed Diameters of the links Six-link measurements PMS completed Detachable Links Serial numbers Location in the anchor chain

2 Inspection completed Diameters of the links PMS completed Anchor Chains Port and starboard side chains Length in fathoms Serial number and location for each shot of chain Serial number and location for each detachable link Inspections completed PMS completed Ground tackle failure or loss information When an anchor is lost due to a parting anchor chain, what information must you log into the Anchor Log? Length of chain from hawsepipe to the anchor Lesson #3 Hull History Card List the Coast Guard units required to maintain a Hull History. All Coast Guard Cutter s (65 feet or greater, hence Cutter) Who is responsible for maintaining the Hull History? First Lieutenant List the type of data entered on the Hull History Card. Leakage inspections of compartments, tanks, and voids Tank cleanings, painting, rearrangement, and casualties Repairs Alterations Maintenance Semiannual visual inspections * Easy way to remember this info is LT Rams, the First Lieutenant, is responsible for the Hull History. Lesson #4 Rescue and Survival Equipment Inspections Required inspection for rescue equipment is as follows: Helmet- Before each use Dry suit- Quarterly EMT set- Monthly, post SAR, after each use Life float- Quarterly, Biannually Swim fins- Quarterly Stokes litter- Quarterly, Semiannually Class A EPIRB- Bimonthly Category 1 EPIRB- Monthly Inflatable liferaft- Weekly, Annually

3 Dewatering pump kit- Monthly, Quarterly, post SAR Boat crew safety belt- Quarterly, post SAR PFD Standard navy vest-type with collar- Quarterly, Semiannually What is the reason for a Coast Guard policy for inspecting the rescue and survival equipment? Protect boat crewmembers When inspecting a dewatering pump, you will place the pump feet above the water during the test run. 10 to 15 When inspecting a Class A EPIRB, you should lubricate the push button switch shaft with. Spray silicone When inspecting a Category 1 EPIRB, you should check the bracket for the expiration date of the. Hydrostatic release When inspecting a personal floatation device Navy vest-type with collar, you should check the PFD for. Missing webbing When inspecting a personal flotation device Navy vest-type w/collar, you should use an I/MPC to inspect the distress signal light. 17 When inspecting a personal flotation device CG-approved type III, you should tug sharply on all. Straps and ties When inspecting a personal flotation device CG-approved type I, you should ensure that a Type nylon cord is used. I When inspecting boat crew protective clothing, you should NOT replace any clothing showing signs of wear. Minimal When inspecting a crew safety belt, you notice the belt has come into contact with oil and shows evidence of deterioration. You should. Remove the belt from service

4 When inspecting a swimmer s safety harness, you notice some broken stitches. You should. Remove the swimmer s safety harness from service When inspecting anti-exposure coveralls you notice the coveralls are excessively soiled and need to be machine washed. The temperature of the water in the washing machine should not EXCEED Fahrenheit. 105 degrees When inspecting a survival suit, you notice the slide fasteners are not going up and down easily. You should lubricate the slide fasteners with. Paraffin wax When inspecting a wet suit, you should inspect the seams for. Cuts and tears When inspecting a distress signal light you find the tether line is untied. How would you re-secure the tether line? Bowline When inspecting a MK-124 you find the tether line is untied. How would you re-secure the tether line? Surgeon s knot When inspecting a signal mirror you find the tether line is untied. How would you resecure the tether line? Bowline When inspecting a SDU 5 you find the tether line is untied. How would you re-secure the tether line? Bowline When inspecting a Stokes litter, you should stencil the date on the bottom of the slat set using inch letters. ½ When inspecting a floating electric marker light, you should ensure that the flash rate is flashes per minute. 60 plus or minus 10 (50-70, in layman s terms) When inspecting a ring buoy you should ensure the retrieving line is securely attached to the lifeline of the ring buoy with an. Eye splice

5 When conducting a buoyancy test on a lifefloat, you should place a 5-person float in the water and load it with lbs. 200 When inspecting a swim fins, you should check for. Dry rot, abrasions, and elasticity of the ankle strap When inspecting a swimmer s mask, you should check for. Cracking of rubber, elasticity of head strap, and corrosion of metal parts When inspecting an EMT kit, you should inspect the stethoscope for. Proper operation When inspecting an airway and oxygen delivery system, you should ensure that the cylinder contains a MINIMUM pressure of psi When inspecting a pneumatic antishock garment (PASG or MAST), you should inflate all air bladders with air until they are firm. The bladders must remain firm for a MINIMUM of minutes. 30 When inspecting a traction splint, you should operate all mechanical parts and lubricate them with a thin film of. Petrolatum When inspecting a full-body litter/splint, you should check the boards for. Cracks, warping, and large gouges When inspecting a half back extrication/lift harness, you should check for the presence of. Mold and mildew When inspecting a semi-rigid litter, you should ensure the fasteners are of the proper. Color Lesson #5 Rescue and Survival Equipment Maintenance What are the three parts of the Periodic Maintenance System? Inspection interval Maintenance log Inspection/Maintenance procedure card How often do you change the oil and gasoline in the dewatering pump?

6 Every 3 months How would you position the Class C EPIRB when replacing the battery? Hold the EPIRB upside down to remove the cap What manual do you use to find the list of approved servicing facilities for a commercial raft? COMDTINST M Equipment List When conducting an inspection/maintenance on a Navy vest-type w/collar personal flotation device, you are allowed to repair. Cracked retroreflective tape Maintenance on your helmet is limited to. Painting You have been directed to remove the corrosion on the metal hardware of a boat crew safety belt. You gently wire-brush the hardware and then apply a corrosion-prevention compound to the hardware. What kind of compound will you use? MIL-C Patches used to repair a fabric puncture in a dry suit must have. Rounded edges When repairing a small tear in a wetsuit, you use. Neoprene cement When tying a MK-124 flare you use a knot. Surgeon s When replacing the battery in your SDU-5/E, you notice the strobe light still does not work. You should. Test the battery While conducting an inspection on a Stokes litter, you find a cracked tube in the high-line protective frame. You should. Weld the crack using the heliarc method and then proof test Maintenance of the floating electric marker light is limited to. Cleaning and inspecting/replacing the batteries. Repairs to pneumatic antishock garments are limited to. Replacement of the air bladders Lesson #6 Rescue and Survival Equipment Maintenance Logs

7 Model- Indicates part number Special- Inspection interval is greater than 12 months Annual- Inspected every 360 days Weekly- Inspected every 7 days Post SAR- Inspection after each use Man Hrs.- Rounded to the nearest tenth of an hour Remarks- Information deemed necessary Monthly- Inspected every 30 days Location- Locker numbers Next Due- Due date of the next required inspection Quarterly- Inspected every 90 days Last Done- actual date of inspection Bimonthly- Inspected every 60 days Acceptance- Initial inspection of an item Semiannual- Inspection every 180 days Serial number- A local number assigned Est. cost of maint.- Cost of replacement part Lesson #7 Duties of the Weapons Petty Officer Which of the following is a general duty and responsibility of the weapons petty officer? Supervision and direction of employment of equipment associated with deck seamanship Which of the following is a specific duty and responsibility of the weapons petty officer? Conducting periodic inspections of magazine spaces Care and maintenance of infantry equipment Conducting periodic tests of ammunition A weapons petty officer assigned by the unit must be an or higher. E-5 Which of the following duties is an administrative duty of the weapons petty officer? Check safety orders to determine if they contain the procedures for handling a hangfire Maintain a file of directives applicable to the weapons department Inspect all logs and records after major events How often will the weapons petty officer inspect the material condition of ordnance spaces and equipment? Monthly What organization keeps the unit s library complete and up-to-date? Unit where the library is located. Who will the commanding officer designate as the ordnance publications custodian?

8 Weapons petty officer Courtesy of BM2 Christopher J. Crowther When conducting an inventory of the unit s ordnance publications, reports, and directives, you will use which manuals for a reference to establish requirements? COMDTNOTE 5600 and COMDTINST M (series) How often does the ordnance publications custodian conduct an inventory of ordnance publications? Annually and upon relief of the weapons petty officer When a unit is in doubt on how to dispose of an ordnance publication, they should. Destroy the publication Lesson #8 Boarding Team Equipment List the uniform requirements for a Coast Guard boarding team. Ball cap or hard hat with CG insignia Working blue uniform Coveralls if needed Safety shoes or non marking deck shoes Black nylon belt with appropriate gear Soft body armor Type IIA PFD Type III, float coat, or anti exposure coveralls List the law enforcement belt equipment required for Coast Guard boarding teams. Belt Four keepers Holster Standard service pistol Magazine pouch Minimum of two magazines Chemical irritant pouch Chemical irritant Impact weapon holder ASP expandable baton Flashlight keeper Flashlight Handcuff case Handcuffs with key Folding knife The characteristics matched with the equipment. Ball cap- Headgear Watch cap- Headgear Safety helmets- Headgear

9 Deck shoe- Footwear Steel-toed work boot- Footwear Anti-exposure coveralls- PFD Allows freedom of movement- PFD Level IIA- Body armor NIJ certified- Body armor Thumb break type- Holster Standard ride type- Holster The characteristics matched with the equipment. M-16- Standard service weapon Riot gun- Standard service weapon 9mm pistol- Standard service weapon Chrome steel shaft- Impact weapons Foam non slip grip- Impact weapons Rigid length of 21 inches- Impact weapons No knurling or sharp edges- Impact weapons 3 cell batteries- Flashlight 12,000 candlewatts- Flashlights Flexible- Handcuffs Non-hinged- Handcuffs Oxygen meter- Confined space equipment Combustible gas meter- Confined space equipment 5 to 10% oleoresin capsicum- chemical irritants List the contents of the law enforcement boarding kit. Boarding checklist Boarding notebook Applicable boarding forms Flashlight Tape measure Inspection mirror Folding knife Resealable waterproof plastic bags Evidence tags Custody tags Writing utensils Note pads Sounding tape Narcotics field test kits Calculator Pencil for use in freezers Scales Gloves Species measuring tools Fish measuring boards

10 Appropriate reference publications Fisheries enforcement forms Lesson #9 Unit Directive System Courtesy of BM2 Christopher J. Crowther What is the purpose of the Coast Guard directive system? Establishes policies, procedures, and standards for the administration of the Coast Guard Directives system What is the definition of a Directive? Written communication What is the definition of an Instruction? Prescribing authority What is the definition of a Notice? One-time or brief nature What is the definition of a Manual? Permanent type containing 25 or more pages What is the abbreviation for Non-Directive? PUB and P What is the abbreviation for Instruction? INST What is the abbreviation for Notice? NOTE What is the abbreviation for Manual? INST and M What is the abbreviation for Confidential? C What is the abbreviation for Secret? S What is the abbreviation for Top Secret? TS What are the two ways to identify significant changes to a page replacement? Vertical line in the non-binding margin to mark the changed section or boldface type in the text of the change.

11 When can you use pen and ink changes on a directive? When changes are minor Where do you record changes to a manual? On the Record of Changes page at the front of the manual Instructions and notices are filed in a standard. Three-ring binder Instructions and notices are arranged by SSIC in. Numerical order Notices are filed by SSIC according to. Date What do the Standard Subject Identification Codes provide? Tested method for filing documents consistently and retrieving them quickly In what order do you file messages in a visual station file? Chronological To facilitate access and stowage with appropriate cross references, general message files may be. Segregated by security classification How many ways can you preserve the inviolability of messages? Four 14 Major Subject Groups 1000 series Military Personnel 2000 series Telecommunications 3000 series Operations and Readiness 4000 series Logistics 5000 series General Administration and Management 6000 series Medicine and Dentistry 7000 series Financial Management 8000 series Ordnance Material 9000 series Ships Design and Material series General Material series Facilities and Activities Ashore series Civilian Personnel series Aeronautical and Astronautical Material series Coast Guard Missions (Not to be used by Navy or Marine Corps)

12 This was difficult for me to memorize so under the advice of my BM1 I created a sentence to remember the general topics by in order. The sentence is lame but if it helps you remember it did its job. If not try to memorize these in another fashion. Another note is notice and are missing so when it comes to numbering Coast Guard Missions it s People that often lie about making friends often scare girls and create angry men.* *Personnel, telecommunications, operations, logistics, admin, medicine, financial, ordnance, ships, general, ashore, civilian, aeronautical, missions Lesson #10 Chart and Pub Corrections This information is contained in a Local Notice to Mariners Changes to aids to navigation Light List corrections Broadcast warnings Information for safe navigation within the limits of your district only Where on the chart would you enter the year and number of each Notice to Mariners from which you made corrections? Lower-left corner The following steps are in order if you are correcting charts that have not been updated, but the Chart/Publication Correction Record cards have been kept updated. Get the Chart/Publication record card for each chart Note the last correction made Get the applicable Notice to Mariner(s) listed on the Chart/Publication Correction Record card for changes not made Make appropriate changes or corrections Date and initial the Chart/Publication Correction Record card. Enter the year and Notice to Mariner number from which corrections have been made on this chart Lesson #11 Chart Procurement List the three methods, which may be used when ordering charts or publications. MILSTRIP SF 344 s Letters When ordering charts or publications, the priority code is based on. Your assigned DoD Force Activity Designator and Urgency of Need Designator What can the Coast guard use in place of the Joint Message Form(DD form 173)? The Official Message (CG-2655) can be used in its place.

13 What is the Coast Guard requisitioner code? Unit s 5-digit OPFAC number preceded by the letter Z. Who is the message sent to when ordering charts by MILSTRIP? DAAS DAYTON WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB OH Lesson #12 Instructor Boat Crewman What system is this program based upon? A master and apprenticeship system When can the certification process start? When the appropriate training guide is completely signed off. Who is responsible for deadlines and training objectives? Unit training officer Who is responsible for the initial training of the boat crew candidate? Instructor What qualities must an instructor demonstrate before being selected? Judgment, patience, and maturity Where are detailed instructions for instructors located? In each qualification guide After consultation with the training officer, who assigns the instructor? Unit commander When can a trainee stop practicing a supervised task? When the instructor is confident that the trainee is able to consistently meet task standards unsupervised What section of the trainee s guide is given to the trainee? Reading assignments Who is responsible for the trainee record maintenance? Instructor How many duties does the instructor have? Five What are the five duties of the instructor? Guiding the trainee through the qualification process Teaching skills to trainees

14 Observing trainee skill development during operations and training, while ensuring that established conditions and standards are met Certification recommendation to unit command upon completion of qualification process Maintain own proficiency training and technical knowledge List the ten instructor guidance procedural steps. Give Chapter III to the trainee Assign the task Confirm completion of the reading assignment Demonstrate the task Walk the trainee through the task Monitor the trainee s practice Verify the trainee s performance Sign off the task Keep an accurate record of the training Inform the unit command when the manual is completed How does an instructor detect and correct bad work habits and incorrect procedures? By maintaining open communications with the trainee When should an instructor sign off a task as completed? Not until the instructor is satisfied that the trainee is fully capable of performing the task unsupervised The instructor makes a positive recommendation to the. Boat crew examining board