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Coast Guard Search and Rescue Flashcards

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  1. What does the acronym SAR stand for in Coast Guard operations?

    Answer: Search and Rescue

    SAR stands for Search and Rescue, the Coast Guard's core lifesaving mission.

  2. Which international system alerts rescuers to a vessel in distress via satellite?

    Answer: COSPAS-SARSAT

    COSPAS-SARSAT detects emergency beacon signals and relays them to rescue authorities via satellite.

  3. What is the standard international distress frequency for voice radio at sea?

    Answer: VHF Channel 16

    VHF Channel 16 (156.8 MHz) is the international hailing and distress frequency monitored by the Coast Guard.

  4. A survivor's chance of survival in cold water decreases mainly due to what condition?

    Answer: Hypothermia

    Hypothermia sets in quickly in cold water, making rapid rescue critical to survival.

  5. What color are Coast Guard search and rescue helicopters typically painted?

    Answer: Orange and white

    Coast Guard aircraft use a distinctive orange and white scheme for high visibility.

  6. Who coordinates a large SAR case within a Coast Guard sector?

    Answer: SAR Mission Coordinator

    The SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC) directs and manages the overall response to a distress case.

  7. What device automatically transmits a distress signal when a vessel sinks?

    Answer: EPIRB

    An EPIRB (Emergency Position-Indicating Radio Beacon) activates in water and broadcasts the vessel's location.