comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 4 – Training
Chapter 3 – System Components
F.6. Ice Rescuer
The practical exercises will be conducted by an ice rescue train the trainer
graduate and a member of the IREB. The evaluation should include
exercises involving the use of various ice rescue kit equipment and
techniques. Skills to observe are as follows:
(01) Self help rescue w/ice awl
(02) Reach technique
(03) Throw technique
(04) Use of MARSARS cold water sling
(05) Use of MARSARS Shuttle Board
(06) Application of team coordination and risk assessment standards
F.7. Oral Boards
and Reports
The IREB has two main duties:
(01) Interview the candidate and evaluate their leadership ability,
judgment, maturity, and knowledge.
(02) Provide the unit Commander a written report on the individual that
recommends or does not recommend certification.
F.7.a. Oral Board
Interview
The board interview should include questions which will evaluate the
prospective ice rescuer in terms of:
(01) Leadership ability.
(02) Judgment.
(03) Maturity.
(04) Knowledge of team coordination and risk assessment standards and
concepts.
Knowledge of the environmental conditions of the local area should be
emphasized.
The IREB should question the trainee about:
(01) Ice Formation/Characteristics/Strength.
(02) Ice Rescue PPE and Equipment.
(03) Local Weather.
(04) Any particularly hazardous conditions that exist.
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