2015 operations workshop. photo taken by the “vertical magazine” july 2014
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PHOTO TAKEN BY THE “VERTICAL MAGAZINE” JULY 2014
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WelcomeWelcome
This is a Mandatory Workshop in D11N for all Crew, Coxswain and PWC Operators
This workshop has been developed as a review of policies and procedures, affecting Surface Operations, to better promote safety and efficiency for patrols
It is not a replacement for the required annual TCT Refresher for Auxiliarists qualified in Surface Operations
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Ground RulesGround Rules
• This Workshop should be Interactive, NOT a Lecture– Ask Questions– Answer questions– Share experiences– Share Insights
• Participate• Participate• Participate
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Team Coordination TrainingTCT
Team Coordination TrainingTCT
Currency MaintenanceCurrency Maintenance–Reminder about the new TCT 4 hour
program for initial qualification into the Operations program as well as for the required 5-Year currency maintenance
–This 4 hour class is an alternative to the 8 hour class
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Team Coordination TrainingTCT
Team Coordination TrainingTCT
–Qualification as a TCT Facilitator Qualification as a TCT Facilitator has been streamlinedhas been streamlined• Recommended by FC or Division Commander
• Approved through the chain of leadership to the District Captain
• Recommendation accepted by DIRAUX
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Team Coordination TrainingTCT (Continued)
Team Coordination TrainingTCT (Continued)
• Certified Instructor
• Current Coxswain or Non-Current Coxswain with 250 hours as Coxswain in AUXDATA
• Specific Details are in ALAUX - TEAM COORDINATION TRAINING (TCT) -10/13 issued by CHDIRAUX on 08 Aug 13
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Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Rescue and Survival Systems Manual (R&SS) COMDTINST M10470.10G, revision released 9 SEP 2014
•Applicability to the Auxiliary is still under discussion.
•Local DIRAUX/OTO will issue additional guidance on local application once it is received from HQ.
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PPE (continued)PPE (continued)
• Operational members should be alert for changes to PPE requirements.
• Your DIRAUX / OTO will provide specific guidance.
• The R&SS (Rescue and Survival Systems) Manual can be downloaded at: http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/10000-10999/CIM_10470_10G.pdf
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PPE RemindersPPE Reminders
• Wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment, e.g.
PFD) inscribed with “USCG Auxiliary” or any version can only be worn when assigned to duty
• Wearing of PPE displaying only U.S. Coast Guard but not also displaying Auxiliary is prohibited at all times
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UNIFORMS & CREW COMMUNIATIONS
UNIFORMS & CREW COMMUNIATIONS
• Proper uniform of the day is prescribed by the Coxswain
• Be aware and know the proper commands:– Line Handling – Look outs– Reporting objects – distance & location– Man Overboard Procedures
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SAFETY COMMANDSSAFETY COMMANDS
• “Safeguard”- Is called when a situation develops that places facilities or crewmembers in danger. Upon a “Safeguard” call, everyone must stop what they are doing. Coxswains shall maneuver to safe water and STOP. Only the person on the vessel that called “Safeguard” may lift the safeguard and only then with the concurrence of the QE.
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SAFETY COMMANDSSAFETY COMMANDS
• “Training Time Out” (TTO) – is called when a candidate or crewmember is unsure of what to do or what the desired training outcome may be. TTO is used to obtain clarification from QE or Instructor when confusion exists, may be lifted by QE once additional guidance is given.
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NavRulesNavRules
• Latest revision of the NavRules dated August 2014 and promulgated by the Coast Guard on
3rd Oct 2014• Required to be carried on-board surface facilities• Hard copies are available from non-Government
sources• Can be an electronic version but must be
accessible in two minutes or less
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NavRules (continued)NavRules (continued)
• Download at the Coast Guard Navigation Center URL
http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/navRules/Handbook/CG_NAV_RULES_20140910.pdf
• Check with your DIRAUX/OTO for specific requirements for your district/region
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Training and SafetyTraining and Safety
The Means to Improved Surface Safety
•Mission success is important but, SAFETY is our primary concern
•Training, Procedures, TCT, and Crew Qualifications are all ways that we try to ensure safety
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Training and SafetyTraining and Safety
The Means to Improved Surface Safety
•Remember we need to train to “proficiency” not just enough to “qualify” or requalify
•Don’t be a member of the “12 Hour Club” – Training Improves Proficiency
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Mishap ReportingMishap Reporting
The push to improve reporting of ALL incidents continues
•All mishaps must be reported
•For training and procedure revisions, consolidated mishap statistical info is critical
•Problems identified will not be used for punitive action
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Mishap ReportingMishap Reporting
The Means to Improved Surface Safety
•No personal identifying information is collected or retained by National staff
•Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual (M16798.3E) requires “any individual or unit with 1st hand knowledge of a mishap” is to report these incidents, with or without injuries
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Mishap ReportingMishap Reporting
Reporting Mishaps Procedure
•Reports must be submitted to the DIRAUX, OIA (Order Issuing Authority) and Auxiliary Chain of Leadership within 48 hours
•Injuries must be reported within 48 hours to the DIRAUX, OIA and passed through to the Auxiliary Chain of Leadership
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Mishap ReportingMishap Reporting
• We ask that all crews report mishaps without fear of criticism through their Chain of Leadership up to District & their OIA
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Mishap ReportingMishap Reporting
• National has also requested that all Districts report a summary (no names) damage & injury mishaps to:
James McCarty – Division Chief Surface
Surface Operations Division
National Response Directorate
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Important RemindersImportant Reminders• Forms – Use the most current formsForms – Use the most current forms
– SAR Incident Report – Current form dated 01 APR 10
– Offer of Use Forms
• 7003 (Vessel Offer For Use) – Current form dated 06/11
• 7008 (PWC Offer for Use) - Current form dated 06/11
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Important RemindersImportant Reminders• Cell Phone / Texting Cell Phone / Texting – Per ALCOAST 382/10
The use of cell phones / texting devices and phone applications aboard operational vessels is NOT authorized without permission of the Coxswain
At no time will the operator (helmsman) of the vessel use a cell phone or texting device
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Patrol RemindersPatrol Reminders
Maritime Domain Awareness on all patrols - (we are the eyes and
ears of the Coast Guard)
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Patrol RemindersPatrol Reminders
All Auxiliary Facilities under orders must be marked according to the
Operations Policy Manual
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Review of “Happen Upon Policy”
Review of “Happen Upon Policy”
From the National SAR Manual M16130.2F Paragraph 4.1.6.4
(http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/16000-16999/CIM_16130_2F.pdf)
• If you discover a vessel during routine patrol that requests assistance and that vessel has not been in contact with the Coast Guard
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Review of “Happen Upon Policy”
Review of “Happen Upon Policy”
– You may render assistance including tow if capable
– Notify the Operational Commander, with the identity, location of vessel and where you will be towing it
– If vessel is in danger and you are unable to safely tow, you may endeavor to remove persons from the vessel until additional help can arrive on scene
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Review of “Happen Upon Policy”
Review of “Happen Upon Policy”
• Notes:– The Coxswain makes the call on whether you
can safely assist– You inform Operational Control (OpCon) of
your intentions, not “ask for permission to tow”– OpCon may override your decision if
warranted by an evaluation of the circumstances
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Assistance to Auxiliary Facilities
Assistance to Auxiliary Facilities
From the National SAR Manual M16130.2F Paragraph 4.1.5.8 (http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/16000-
16999/CIM_16130_2F.pdf)
• Coast Guard resources or Auxiliary facilities may be used to help Auxiliary facilities in need of assistance at any time
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Assistance to Auxiliary Facilities
Assistance to Auxiliary Facilities
• An Auxiliary Facility is defined as an Operational Facility having a current accepted offer of use whether under orders or not
• It is NOT just any boat owned by an Auxiliary member
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Safety is Always Priority 1Safety is Always Priority 1
Remember safety of the crew, the Remember safety of the crew, the public, and the vessel are more public, and the vessel are more
important than the missionimportant than the mission
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Safety is Always Priority 1Safety is Always Priority 1
• PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) – Key piece of safety equipment (PEPIRB)
– Have it on your person at all times when underway
– Check the battery expiration date
– Keep it registered with NOAA
– Minimum one current PLB on board or NO patrol
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• PLB (Personal Locator Beacon) (cont)– Remember to do your required monthly test of
PLB
• PPE (Personal Protection Equipment) - Complete your routine checking of all PPE at a
minimum of the 6 month or prescribed cycle or as required by Maintenance Procedure Cards (MPC)
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Safety is Always Priority 1Safety is Always Priority 1
• HAZMAT– When coming across a HAZMAT situation
always notify your Operational Control immediately
– Remember to steer well clear of ANY HAZMAT situation unless you have a certified HAZMAT responder on your crew and your OpCon directs you to assist
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Provide SAR ResponseProvide SAR Response
• Do only what you & your facility/crew are capable of - Safety of Crew Comes FirstSafety of Crew Comes First
• Operate at safe speed for the sea conditions and local environment
• Observe all NO WAKE zones
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Responsibilities of Facility Owners
Responsibilities of Facility Owners
• Facility properly equipped/maintained
• Notify the DIRAUX of significant Facility changes
• Facility Inspection and Offer for Use valid for 1 year plus 45 days. No orders valid when offer for use expires
• Authorized operators when owner not onboard must be designated by name and member # on offer for use
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I’M SAFEI’M SAFEAre you fit for your mission?
•II = Illness, Do I have an illness or symptoms of illness
•MM = Medication, Am I taking prescription or over-counter drugs
•SS = Stress - Am I under psychological pressure from the job? Worried about financial matters, health problems or family discord?
•AA = Alcohol, Have I been drinking within eight hours? Within 24 hours?
•FF = Fatigue, Am I tired and not adequately rested?
•EE = Eating, Am I adequately nourished?
This is an excellent self-assessment tool
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Operational Risk Management GAR Model
Operational Risk Management GAR Model
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GGreenreen – – AAmbermber – – RReded• Any single item 5 or above should raise a
concern even if the total score is in the Green• There should be NO zero (no risk) scores and
even 1 should be rare for most crews• Scoring the GAR is a collective effort of the
entire crew not just the coxswain • GAR is done before AND updated throughout
the mission when ANY condition changes
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Operational Risk Management GAR Model
Operational Risk Management GAR Model
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GGreenreen – – AAmbermber – – RReded
Use the standard form available on the National Response Department Web site at http://www.cgaux.org/response/SurfaceOps/SurfaceOpsNews.htm unless your OIA mandates the use of another risk assessment tool
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Operational Risk Management GAR Model
Operational Risk Management GAR Model
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GGreenreen – – AAmbermber – – RReded
Smart Phone Applications: • GAR apps are available, including eGAR, and
iGAR
• These apps have NOT been approved for Auxiliary use by BSX
• All GAR tools used must use the same scoring as the GAR form posted on the Response Directorate website
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Situational AwarenessSituational Awareness
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Situational AwarenessSituational Awareness
Each member of each team must maintain continual situational awareness
Alert others on the team when an unsafe situation arises.
Do Not succumb to
ACTION DISTRACTION!ACTION DISTRACTION!
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Operating in Reduced Visibility
Operating in Reduced Visibility
Follow all requirements in the NavRules
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Operating in Reduced Visibility
Operating in Reduced Visibility
• Maintain a lookout as far forward on the vessel as possible (remember - safety first)
• Reduce speed• Proper Horn Signals• Nav lights on• Radar on and monitored, if equipped• Follow all district or OIA special requirements
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Operational Parameters - Communications
Operational Parameters - Communications
• External:– VHF Radio is ALWAYS primary, cell
phone secondary (Cell Phone MUST NOT be used by the helmsman)
- Always establish communications with your radio guard holder prior to departing your mooring and terminate after mooring.
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Operational Parameters - Communications
Operational Parameters - Communications
• External:–Must have 2 way
communications at all times, if not return to base
–Maintain a radio guard as required by your OIA
–If communications are lost, orders may be voided
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Radio CommunicationsRadio Communications
• In all radio communications, we are to act as professionals
• At no time shall we make reference to ethnicity, race, gender, sexual orientation or religious affiliations in radio transmissions
• This is a zero tolerance policy and must be strictly adhered to
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Radio CommunicationsRadio Communications
• It is often not what you say but how you say it, that demonstrates your professionalism
• Brevity and accuracy support mission success and safety
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Radio CommunicationsRadio Communications
• Remember that during a patrol, the boating public “hears” you as the voice of the US Coast Guard
• Practice and use proper radio procedures to achieve success, safety, and professionalism
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Radio CommunicationsProper Comms
Radio CommunicationsProper Comms
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Example: “Coast Guard Station Nassau Point, Coast Guard Station Nassau Point, this is Auxiliary Vessel 211123 on 21A, Over.”
“Auxiliary Vessel 123, this is Station Nassau Point, Over.”
“Station, 123: (State you message to the station with clarity, using proper radio protocol and brevity) Over.”
“123, Station, Roger, Out.” NOTE: Facility Names may be used in lieu of Facility numbers
Note: Practice Script (Radio procedures may be reviewed at this link: http://rdept.cgaux.org/documents/Comms/AuxRadioPatrol1.3.pdf
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TowingTowing
• Requires a high degree of awareness
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Towing (continued)Towing (continued)
• Many potential hazards
• Know limitations of facility, crew and towing components
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Towing (continued)Towing (continued)
• How the vessels are loaded will affect maneuverability
• Brief your crew and the disabled vessel’s owner
• Plan an escape route in case things go wrong
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Towing (continued)Towing (continued)
• Ensure a knife is always immediately available in case the towline needs to be cut in an emergency
• Ensure Aux crew has removed all jewelry prior to beginning the towing evolution
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Towing (continued)Towing (continued)
• Ensure you ascertain whether there are any known hazards on the vessel to be towed prior to beginning the towing evolution (e.g. flooding, lines in the water, steering inoperable) and take steps to mitigate the risks imposed by them.
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Safety LightsSafety Lights
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Optional alternately flashing red and yellow (amber) light may be
displayed when engaged in “public safety activities”.
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Safety Lights may be used: When patrolling regattas & marine events Maintaining security zones When needed for brief periods for identification
- Helping a boat in distress locate an Aux facility
- Warning boats away from a hazardous situation
- When SAR activity takes place within the boundaries of regattas, marine events, or security zones
Safety Lights may NOT be used: As a towing light
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LiabilityLiabilityLiabilityLiability
• Orders do not guarantee liability coverage
• Legal process bases coverage on a review of the circumstances and facts involved
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LiabilityLiabilityLiabilityLiability
• Your actions - – Must be within your qualifications and
training– May not exceed the facility capabilities– Must not go beyond the scope of the
Auxiliary duties – Coverage may be denied by the Coast
Guard
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AOM RemindersAOM Reminders
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AOM RemindersAOM Reminders
• ***All patrols should start and end with some standby time (23A) for pre and post u/w activities (GAR, briefing, de-briefing, etc.)
• Patrol orders are good for a single date only.
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• Request multiple orders for multiple days.
• Time in the itinerary must be consecutive with no gaps. i.e. One category ends at 1100, the next begins at 1100, NOT 1101 or later
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• Training missions (22A) do not require a QE to be on-board
• If on a QE check ride mission, list QE name, member number and time doing QE activity in the Comments Section, not as crew
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• If a mid-patrol crew change, list all crew members and note times for each in the Comments Section and advise IS Officer
• The Information Services Officer (FSO-IS, SO-IS, DSO-IS) will adjust in AUXDATA
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
When requesting orders, always check the last Facility
Inspection Date and verify your crew is current
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• If the patrol date will be 1 year & 45 days from the last inspection, a new offer for use must submitted before the patrol. AOM will not allow completion with an out of date inspection.
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• If the date you try to complete orders is over 1 year & 45 days from the last inspection, AOM will not allow you to complete the orders, even if the patrol date was within the 1 year & 45 days.
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• Meals are no longer automatically selected - must be selected manually
• Select only the meals that were actually consumed during the patrol, not before and after
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• Meals are not paid during standby time
• FINCEN does not pay for water, soda, etc.
• If you receive fuel or meals at no cost from the Coast Guard, check “Government Provided” box
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)
• Do not claim make-up engine oil as it is included in your SAMA payment
• Fuel additives include 2-cycle oil
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AOM (continued)AOM (continued)• Our District (D11N) requires receipts to be
electronically attached to reimbursement requests for all outlay of funds (fuel, additives, ice, ramp fees, misc approved fees.)
• Per the Operations Policy Manual, patrol orders must be submitted within 30 days of completion of the patrol otherwise they will be canceled.
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Additional RemindersAdditional Reminders
• Any other special requirements Any other special requirements from your local DIRAUX?from your local DIRAUX?
• How about your OIA?How about your OIA?
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Bravo Zulu!Bravo Zulu!
Great Job!Thank you for your
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