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

Part 5 – Readiness and Standardization
Chapter 5 – Boat Crew Qualifications and Performance Evaluations
B.3. Optional
Exercises
Optional exercises may be conducted in conjunction with, but not
simultaneous to, required exercises. Note that procedures for optional
drills may not be specifically addressed in the operator’s handbooks or
other references. In order to improve standardized procedures, please
notify the National Motor Lifeboat School, Boat Forces and Cutter
Operations Branch, or National Aids to Navigation School where
omissions/deviations may exist.
(01) Reduced visibility navigation.
(02) Crewmember piloting proficiency.
(03) Search patterns (precision and drifting)
a) Sector – single unit (VS).
b) Expanding square – single unit (SS).
c) Creeping line – single unit (CS).
d) Track line – single unit, non-return (TSN).
e) Track line – single unit, return (TSR).
f) Parallel – single unit (PS).
(04) Basic engineering casualty control exercises (BECCE).
a) Fire in engine room.
b)
Outboard motor fire.
c) Loss of steering.
d) Loss of steering (jammed rudder).
e) Collision with submerged object.
f) Hard grounding.
g) Loss of engine lube oil pressure.
h) Engine high water temperature.
i) Reduction gear failure.
j) Loss of control of engine RPM.
k) Loss of fuel oil pressure.
l) Loss of GPS/Chart Plotter.
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