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This document provides the instructor standard operating procedures for the Aviation Rescue Swimmer Course conducted by the Naval Aviation Schools Command. It outlines safety policies and procedures for all high-risk training evolutions, including the use of training time outs and options for students to drop from training. Staffing requirements are specified for each event, such as having at least one instructor and safety monitor for in-water training with a 1:8 student to instructor ratio. Physical training and conditioning activities are also delineated, setting exercise routines and intensity levels. Protocols are defined for swimming proficiency labs, lifesaving evolutions, overland search and rescue simulations, and open water training to ensure events are conducted safely and effectively.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
COMMANDING OFFICER
NAVAL AVIATION SCHOOLS COMMAND
181 CHAMBERS AVENUE SUITE C
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA 32508-5221
NAVAVSCOLSCOMINST 1510.3
ARSS
6 Dec 2021
NAVAVSCOLSCOM INSTRUCTION 1510.3
Subj: AVIATION RESCUE SWIMMER COURSE INSTRUCTOR STANDARD
OPERATING PROCEDURES
Ref: (a) OPNAVINST 1500.75
(b) NAVAVSCOLSCOMINST 5100.1E
(c) NAVAVSCOLSCOMINST 6710.1D
(d) NAVAVSCOLSCOMINST 11102.1W
Encl: (1) Aviation Rescue Swimmer Course (ARSC) Instructor Standard Operating Procedures
1. Purpose. This instruction is designed to aid the Aviation Rescue Swimmer Course (ARSC) High Risk Instructor in completing high-risk evolutions. This is a new Instructor Standard Operating Procedures and should be viewed in its entirety.
2. Action. ARSC High-Risk Instructors shall ensure that all activities involving physical training and/or in-water training are completed in the safest possible manner. Special emphasis should be placed on correct form during exercise execution to prevent injury to personnel and ensure maximum results. Instructor manning for high-risk evolutions shall be in accordance with this instruction.
E. A. MORENO
Distribution:
NAVAVSCOMINST 5215.4J
List I (A-B)
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Aviation Rescue Swimmer Course (ARSC) Instructor
Standard Operating Procedures
AUGUST
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page No.
1. INTRODUCTION 3
2. SAFETY – TRAINING TIME OUT (TTO) 3
3. SAFETY – DROP ON REQUEST (DOR) 3
4. STAFFING PLAN 3
5. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES DURING TRAINING 5
6. STRETCH SETS 6
7. PHYSICAL STANDARDS IN-TEST 7
8. PHYSICAL TRAINING MANAGEMENT 8
Overview 8 Level 1 exercises 10 Level 2 exercises 10 Level 3 exercises 10
9. SWIMMING, PROFICIENCY, and CONDITIONING MANAGEMENT (SP&C) 10
10. CONDITIONING DRILLS 11
11. TIMED SWIMS 11
12. LIFESAVING EVOLUTION MANAGEMENT 11
13. OVERLAND SAR MANAGEMENT 12
14. OPEN WATER LAB MANAGEMENT 13
15. IN-WATER EVOLUTION SAFETY BRIEF 14
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1. INTRODUCTION. This instruction is designed to aid the Aviation Rescue Swimmer Course (ARSC) High-Risk Instructor in completing laboratory evolutions contained in the C-050-0600 Course of Instruction. It provides the necessary guidance to complete all high-risk training evolutions in a safe and effective manner.
2. SAFETY – TRAINING TIME OUT (TTO). The following statement shall be read verbatim prior to any high-risk evolution. For all-day evolutions a statement prior to training such as “TTO policy and procedures are still in effect” will suffice: A Training Time Out (TTO) may be called by any student or instructor in any training situation where they are concerned for their own or another’s safety, or they request clarification of procedures or requirements. TTO is also an appropriate means for a student to obtain relief if he or she is experiencing pain, heat stress, or other serious physical discomfort. The purpose of the TTO is to correct the situation of concern, provide clarifying information, or remove the student or instructor from a possible hazardous environment. A TTO may be signaled with the abbreviation TTO, the words “Training Time Out”, crossed hands in a (T), a raised clenched fist, or other specific signals which will be briefed prior to a specific lab, test, or exercise. If the TTO signal is not acknowledged, the signaler shall shout “Time OUT” (or other action required by the training activity). The instructor shall attempt to relieve and remove the student from the possible hazardous environment. If an adequate number of instructors are available to allow training to continue safely, the lead instructor may elect to do so. However, if this is not practical, training will be stopped until the situation is corrected.
3. SAFETY – DROP ON REQUEST (DOR). All Naval Education Training Command (NETC) high-risk courses are voluntary. Accordingly, students have the option to individually request termination of training. Any time the student makes a statement such as “I QUIT” or “DOR” or refuses to train, he or she shall be immediately removed from the training environment and referred to the appropriate division or training officer for administrative action.
4. STAFFING PLAN
a. All Rescue Swimmer School training evolutions shall be staffed in accordance with the Course Master Schedule and the following matrix. Extra Instruction (EI)/Remediation shall be staffed in the same manner as the Lesson Topic for which the student is receiving EI or remediation.
b. Safety Swimmers for SP&C labs and Timed Swims may wear standard Instructor attire but shall have a flotation device in-hand/on their person at all times if they are observing from the pool deck. Personnel in an IUT status may stand Safety Swimmer duties provided they have successfully graduated from RSITC (C-050-0601) and completed the Safety Swimmer JQR.
c. Safety Swimmers for Open Water Lab shall be a command-designated Rescue Swimmer (minimum), wearing full rescue swimmer equipment, and positioned in the student’s boat.
Additionally, this individual shall perform duties as Safety Observer.
d. 9H1 Hoist Operator shall be a command-designated Rescue Swimmer and qualified per
JQR.
e. Training Safety Monitors and Safety Observers may monitor more than one training evolution as long as both training evolutions are being conducted in the same training tank.
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STAFFING MATRIX
EVOLUTION STAFF QUANTITY
Classroom Primary Instructor 1 Physical Training IOD, Additional Instructor/PTI Safety Observer
EMR
1:10
Weight Training IOD Additional Instructor
EMR
1:10
Overland SAR IOD
Additional Instructor
EMR
1:10
American Red Cross ARC Instructor 1:6 Pool Conditioning/ Timed Swims
IOD
Safety Swimmer Training Safety Monitor
EMR
Mask Clearing/Lifesaving IOD In-Water Instructor Training Safety Monitor
EMR
1:8
Water Entry/Multi-Rescue Scenario Practice Lab
IOD
In-Water Instructor Training Safety Monitor Tower Operator
EMR
Parachute Canopy Escape IOD In-Water Instructor Safety Line Handler
EMR
Primary Rescue Devices IOD In-Water Instructor Training Safety Monitor Tower Operator
EMR
1:8
Direct Deployment IOD In-Water Instructor Training Safety Monitor Tower Operator
EMR
Disentanglement IOD In-Water Instructor Training Safety Monitor Tower Operator
EMR
1:8
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STAFFING MATRIX
EVOLUTION STAFF QUANTITY
Open Water Environment (20 students or more)
IOD
In-water Instructor Training Safety Monitor Safety Swimmer
EMR
Open Water Environment (19 students or less)
IOD
In-Water Instructor Training Safety Monitor Safety Swimmer
EMR
Final Multi’s Primary In-Water Instructor Training Safety Monitor Tower Operator Moulage Instructor
EMR
5. STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES DURING TRAINING EVOLUTIONS
a. Instructor of the Day (IOD). Responsible for student instruction, safety, and flow of evolution. Assign staff personnel as required and conduct safety brief prior to the evolution.
Shall be a fully qualified instructor. If in-water training, ensure pool-water temperature range is safe in accordance with reference (d) and students/survivors are dressed accordingly.
b. In-Water Additional Instructor (IWI). Positioned per pre-evolution Safety Brief. Use of a rescue device is mandatory. Provide in-water safety and lifesaving aid as necessary. Provide individual instruction and lesson plan reinforcement in support of IOD. Shall be a fully qualified instructor.
c. PT Additional Instructor (PTI). Responsible for student instruction/safety during Physical Training, Physical Training Evaluation, and Weight Training evolutions. Shall be qualified per applicable JQR.
d. Training Safety Monitor (TSM). Responsible for the safe and expedient conduct of the entire evolution. Responsible for the safety of all participants. Responsible for executing the Emergency Action Plan (EAP). During EAP, responsible to delegate all tasks required to maintain direct control of the situation. During Open Water Lab and Helicopter Operations (if applicable), maintain radio communications with rescue boat and shore. TSM shall remain in training area during all in-water evolutions.
e. Safety Observer (SO). Observe training evolution. Bring all safety-related concerns to the attention of the IOD. Ensure all required lifesaving equipment is brought to the scene of the emergency during PT.
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f. Safety Swimmer (SS). Responsible for student safety and providing lifesaving aid as necessary. Shall be in possession of rescue device at all times and shall be stationed opposite each other on the pool deck.
g. Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Shall be Hospital Corpsman (HM), State or Nationally Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), or individual certified as American Red Cross Emergency Responder (ER), or equivalent, and qualified per applicable JQR. The EMR shall be in the building during in-water evolutions, and maintain radio communications with teams away from the building during PT evolutions. If the EMR remains in the building during PT evolutions, a duty vehicle shall remain available for emergency use.
6. STRETCH SETS
PT/PT Test/Weightlifting
Jumping Jacks (20, 4 count) Egyptians *Toe Touches *Knee to Chest *2 Step Hamstring *Scorpion *Samson Lunge *Bear Crawl *Crab Walk (fingertips straight) (* = walking a distance of 10-20 yards)
Cool Down. (Performed after PT’s and Weightlifting)
Dragon (1 minute each side) Saddle (no lean back, 2 minutes) Frog (2 minutes) Forward fold (2 minutes) Pigeon (2 minutes each side) Saddle (with lean back, 2 minutes) Sumo Squat (2 minutes) Rebound Effect (MANDATORY, 2 minutes)
In-Test/SP&C/SFT. (Stretches are to be held for 30 seconds)
Squats (15, 2 count) Rotator Cuff Stretch Triceps Stretch Chest Stretch Quadriceps Stretch Pec/Delt Stretch Inside Hurdler Stretch Groin Stretch Back Twist Hip Flexor
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7. THE PHYSICAL STANDARDS IN-TEST (Shall be conducted as follows)
a. 450 Meter Swim (12:00 minutes or less). Uniform is shorts and t-shirt (goggles are optional). Swimmers may use only the crawl stroke, sidestroke, or breast stroke. Swimmers may push off the sides of the pool. Standing in the shallow end or holding on to the wall in the deep end to rest is not authorized.
b. 10-minute rest
c. Push-Ups (42 minimum). Start in the up position with palms directly beneath, or slightly wider than the shoulders, arms straight, and the back, buttocks, and legs in-line. Feet shall be together with the toes on the deck. When told to start the student will lower him/herself to the down position (upper arms parallel to the deck, back, buttocks, and legs in-line), and then raise back to the starting position. Student will have two minutes to perform as many correct push-ups as he/she can. Student may rest in the up position only (back shall be kept straight). Incorrect push-ups shall not be counted. The event is ended if the student touches the deck with any part of his/her body except for the hands and feet; student raises one or both hands or feet off the deck;
fails to maintain back, buttocks, and legs in a straight line from head to heels; or receives more than two verbal warnings for executing incorrect push-ups.
d. two-minute rest
e. Curl-Ups (50 minimum). Performed with a partner holding the student’s feet. Start in the down position by lying flat on back, knees bent (heels should be approximately 10 inches from the buttocks), arms folded across the chest with the fingers touching the seams of the shirt. When told to start the student will raise his/her upper body off the deck so their elbows touch their thighs no more than three inches below the knee, with their buttocks on the ground, and lower him/herself back to the starting position. Student will have two minutes to perform as many correct curl-ups as possible. Student may rest in the up position, but MAY NOT place his/her arms on top of their knees. Incorrect curl-ups will not be counted. The event is ended if the student lowers his/her legs; raises his/her feet off the ground; lifts his/her buttocks off the ground; fails to keep his/her arms crossed across the chest; fails to keep his/her hands in the correct position; remains in the down position for more than five seconds; or receives more than two verbal warnings for executing incorrect curl-ups.
f. two-minute rest.
g. Pull-Ups (four minimum). When told to mount bar, student will jump up and grab the pull-up bar with both palms facing forward (away from the exerciser), approximately shoulder width apart, in a dead hang. When told to begin the student will pull him/herself up until the chin is even with, or over, the bar, and lower him/herself back down to an arms-straight dead hang. The student shall not use lateral, forward, or backward “kipping” motions and will not cross their legs. The student will keep their head level at all times and shall not look up to bring their chin over the bar, and they shall keep both hands on the bar throughout the event. The student will have 2 minutes to perform as many correct pull-ups as possible and may rest in the down position. Incorrect pull-ups will not be counted. The event is ended if student touches anything other than the horizontal portion of the pull-up bar; removes his/her hands from the bar;
or receives more than 2 verbal warnings for executing incorrect pull-ups.
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h. 10-minute rest
i. 1.5 Mile Timed Run (12:00 minute maximum). Student will have a maximum of 12:00 minutes to run 1.5 miles on a flat, hard surface. The event is ended if student stops running or walking (other than to retie a shoe lace); or deviates from the prescribed course.
8. PHYSICAL TRAINING MANAGEMENT
a. Physical Conditioning labs (PT’s) shall be performed per the Course Master Schedule.
Conduct a Warm Up set, no more than two repetitions of the calisthenics routine (PT set), a group-paced run, and a Cool Down set. Alternately, a PT set may be followed by a group-paced, and then the second PT set may be performed. The entire set of the second PT need not be conducted but the exercises chosen are to be performed in descending order only.
b. Depending on weather restrictions, and at the discretion of the TCPO, a 1600-meter timed swim may be used to substitute the group-paced run with the following limitations:
- 32 minute time limit.
- The Instructor leading the PT must perform the timed swim with the students.
c. During warm weather months it will be at the Team Leader’s (TL) discretion to conduct the run prior to PT sets to avoid flag limiting conditions. The IOD will get approval from the TL and should be aware of any students who are not fully acclimated. The least acclimated student is the entire team’s limiting factor. NAVAVSCOLSCOMINST 5100.1E contains acclimation information. Communications with ARSS is required during the run to check for updated flag conditions. If flag conditions terminate the run before complete, the IOD shall brief the TCPO.
* If the run is conducted first, PT performance will be degraded.
d. Should be conducted on soft, level surfaces whenever possible. If conducted on a hard surface closed cell foam rubber mats shall be issued to students.
e. To preclude overuse injuries, PT sets should not normally be performed on two consecutive days.
f. The Lead Instructor will remain in front of the students during all exercises to ensure correct form and pace are being utilized.
g. Only the scheduled Lead Instructor will lead the exercises (i.e. switching of instructors to lead different exercises is not allowed).
h. Without prior approval from the TCPO, all exercises are to be performed in the order and count given. Exercises shall be performed in a smooth, continuous manner with an emphasis on correct form.
i. All group-paced runs shall be kept between 7:00 to 10 minutes-per-mile pace and shall be for 30 to 40 minutes. A mandatory hydration stop shall be made at the half-way point (either by distance or time).
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j. Running formations shall not utilize roadways as a running course where the speed limit is 20 miles per hour or greater and shall not be in close proximity to heavy traffic where the speed limit is greater than 35 miles per hour.
k. A “Grad Run” may be conducted during week six after all course requirements for graduation have been completed. The run shall be voluntary, group-paced, and not exceed 60 minutes.
l. Brief stops for calisthenics exercises can be included during the course of the group-paced run. The exercises shall be from the PT level the students are currently training under and led by the scheduled Lead Instructor (five different exercises maximum). If calisthenics are to be used during the group-paced run, those calisthenics shall be deducted from the second PT set.
m. Interval sprint training during the group-paced run are authorized.
n. Terrain runs can be incorporated to provide variety and increase the intensity of the run.
Due consideration shall be given to the terrain to ensure student safety.
o. Sprint Training: Transition pace to the track/beach shall be no faster than 8:30 min/mile pace, or at slowest runner’s pace.
TRACK:
400 meter 800 meter No more than two miles total distance with a mandatory two minute break in-between (the two minutes starts when the last runner crosses the line).
BEACH:
50 meter 100 meter No more than 1 mile total distance, with a mandatory two minute break in-between (the two minutes starts when the last runner crosses the line).
PT CALISTHENICS Level 1 Level 2 Level 3
PULL UPS 6 7 8
PUSH UPS 25 30 35
BURPEES 10 12 15
PLANK 30 seconds 45 seconds 60 seconds
KNEE TUCKS 10 12 15
SQUATS/SQUAT JUMPS (Level 2 and 3) 15 18 20
PULL UPS 6 7 8
BURPEES 10 12 15
REVERSE CRUNCHES 20 25 30
PUSH UPS 25 30 35
LUNGES (four count) 18 20 25
ARCH UPS 10 12 15
KNEE TUCKS 10 12 15
TRICEPS PUSH UPS 15 20 25
SIDE PLANK 30 seconds 30 seconds 30 seconds
*PULL UPS 6 7 8
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MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS (four count) 15 20 25 PLANK 30 seconds 45 seconds 60 seconds FLUTTER KICKS (four count) 20 25 30
8 COUNT BODY BUILDERS 10 12 15
* = Third set of pull-ups is optional; during a PT there will be a minimum of two sets, but no more than five sets.
The PT Level Three Practice Evaluation and the PT Level Three Evaluation shall consist of the following:
EXERCISE NUMBER REQUIRED
Pull Ups 07 Push Ups (60 BPM) 30 Four Count Lunges (50 BPM) 20 Plank 1:45 Flutter kicks (60 BPM) 35 Triceps Push Ups (60 BPM) 20 3 Mile Timed Run 25:30 Max
9. SWIMMING, PROFICIENCY, AND CONDITIONING (SP&C) MANAGEMENT
a. Students shall be given at least 10 minutes and no more than 20 minutes of perimeter swim, at their own pace and using the crawl stroke, to adequately warm up the muscles prior to the evolution.
b. Perform no more than six conditioning drills during a training day. Drills shall not be inter-mixed.
c. Drills shall not be repeated during the same training day. At the discretion of the TCPO, SP&C drills may be added after in-water labs throughout the schedule, as time permits, to be performed IAW with this instruction.
d. A minimum of two Buddy Tow drills shall be conducted during an SP&C lab prior to the 400 Meter Buddy Tow Timed Swim.
e. A minimum of 30 seconds will be given to each student prior to that student completing another sprint or drill.
f. Underwater sprints, if chosen, will be the first conditioning drill used prior to any other conditioning drills during SP&C for the first two weeks of training.
g. Students with severe muscle cramps, hyperventilation, or other potential safety problem will be removed immediately, seen by medical authorities if applicable, and scheduled for re-test of Timed Swim events.
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h. If applicable, the Wave Generator shall not be used during Timed Swim events or Mask Clearing lab. If the wave generator was not available for practice lab events, it shall not be used for that specific lab’s evaluation.
10. Conditioning Drills
a. Swim 25, 50, 75, and 100 meter “ladder” sprints, in this order, on the surface (one to five sets).
b. Swim 25 meters underwater without surfacing (no more than two times). *See Note
c. Swim 25 meters underwater surfacing for only one breath (no more than two times). *See Note
d. Perform 25 meter sprints on the surface (one to 10 sets).
e. Perform 50 meter sprints on the surface (one to five sets).
f. Perform 50 meter alternating Buddy Tows (15 to 40 minutes).
g. Perform 50 meter over/unders (two to six times).
11. Timed Swims
a. 800 Meter (20:00 minute maximum).
b. 400 Meter Buddy Tow (16:00 minute maximum).
c. 800 Meter Buddy Tow (35:00 minute maximum).
d. 500 Meter/400 Meter Buddy Tow (27:00 minute maximum).
*NOTE: Underwater Sprints shall be conducted as follows:
e. Surfacing 0 times. When instructed, the students will place their backs against the wall.
On the whistle blast, they will take a normal breath of air, submerge, and, without kicking off the wall, swim underwater toward the other side of the pool. Once at the other side they will touch the wall and surface.
f. Surfacing one time. When instructed, the students will place their backs against the wall.
On the whistle blast, they will take a normal breath of air, submerge, and, without kicking off the wall, swim underwater approximately half way to the other side of the pool. The students will then surface, take one breath of air, submerge, swim to the other side of the pool, touch the wall, and surface.
12. LIFESAVING EVOLUTION MANAGEMENT
a. It is unrealistic for a survivor to act aggressively and chase the rescue swimmer.
Survivors SHALL be briefed to exhibit the following characteristics:
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(1) Struggle to keep the face above water in an effort to breathe.
(2) Have arms extended to the side, pressing down for support. There is no supporting kick.
(3) Have a vertical body position in the water.
(4) Struggle to the surface, unable to move forward, for approximately 20 to 60 seconds before submerging again.
b. In no case will the survivor chase the rescue swimmer.
c. Students eyes are to remain open during all phases of Lifesaving training.
d. Two in-water instructors shall demonstrate all Lifesaving skills prior to students performing them.
e. Students will form lines in front of their in-water instructor in the deep end and await instructions.
f. Students will practice Lifesaving skills, one skill at a time, with an instructor critiquing them, in the shallow end until the student is proficient at each skill, and then the students will move to the deep end to perform the skills. There shall be a minimum of three deep-water iterations of the approaches, releases, and escapes performed. The first two are considered practice (more if time allows) and the last one is considered completion of the lab. There shall be a minimum of 30 seconds in between each attempt.
g. Instructors may demonstrate skills as a rescuer while using a student as the simulated survivor. Because of their superior aquatic skills, instructors shall not NORMALLY assume the role of survivor. However, instructors may act as survivors for extra instruction only after all other means of instruction have failed, and only with the permission of the Training Safety Monitor.
13. OVERLAND SAR MANAGEMENT
a. The Fireman’s Carry, Chair Carry, and Reverse Chair Carry shall be conducted on soft surface (grass or beach).
b. The 75 lb. Dumbbell carry shall be 40 yards total (20 yards, turn around, 20 yards back), and conducted in the gym or the sidewalk/grinder. The dumbbells shall not be set down or dropped at any time during the carry. There is no time limit for the event.
c. For Primary Assessment and Litter Carry Lab:
(1) There should be three areas designated in the training area: Holding area, Start/finish area, and Patient Assessment area.
(2) The course shall be laid out over a soft surface. Sand is preferable.
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(3) A minimum of two and a maximum of three obstacles, no more than 18 inches high shall be placed along the course for students to step over.
(4) A group of two students, one holding a Level “A” Medical Kit, and the other holding a litter, will begin at the start line with an instructor. The students will follow the course, stepping over the obstacles, until they are directed to a moulage victim. The students will perform patient assessment and log-roll the survivor onto a litter.
(5) Students will be directed to carry a litter that includes a dummy, or sandbags that weigh approximately 180 pounds. AT NO TIME will students carry a litter with a live body strapped in to it.
(6) Students will carry the litter back to the start/finish line, stepping over the obstacles, and await critique before returning to the Holding area.
14. OPEN WATER LAB MANAGEMENT
a. Environmental reasons for re-scheduling Open Water Lab:
(1) Water temp drops below 50 degrees.
(2) Air temperature (wind chill corrected) drops below 45 degrees.
(3) Water is declared contaminated by local government agency.
(4) The presence of large numbers of jellyfish, such that a wetsuit is not adequate protection.
(5) Thunderstorm Condition 1 is declared or expected within one hour.
(6) Visibility on the water less than one mile.
b. Students will practice putting a survivor into a litter, and perform approaches/carries, and releases/escapes.
c. There will be a safety boat and two student boats for the evolution (one student boat if there are 19 or fewer students):
(1) IOD (one in each student boat ensure weather is within minimums. Conduct safety brief (schedule of events, mishap plan, communications). Identify instructor assignments and positioning. Conduct lab from the safety boat and communicate events to in-water instructors.
(2) In-Water Instructor (two per student boat): Observe and evaluate students putting survivors into the rescue device(s). Use of Lifeguard buoy is mandatory.
(3) Training Safety Monitor (in safety boat): Observe evolution ensuring safety of all participants, and monitor weather/bay conditions.
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(4) EMR (in safety boat): Provide medical treatment as needed. Ensure proper medical equipment, including complete backboard assembly, is on hand.
(5) Safety Swimmer (one per student boat): Renders assistance to the In-Water Instructor in case of emergency. Shall have Lifeguard buoy on-hand. Minimum qualification for OWL Safety Swimmer shall be a designated ARSS Safety Swimmer.
15. TRAINING TANK SAFETY BRIEF
a. Instructor Identification – Roll Call/Positions
b. Number of Students (Students and Survivors)
c. Safety:
(1) Sound the Alarm – Instructor closest to affected student gets them out. Other instructors shall ensure all survivors are disentangled if applicable. Call for backboard if applicable.
(2) IOD musters students in locker room and brings affected student’s ID to the scribe.
(3) TSM assigns scribe and runner if applicable.
(4) ER takes over the scene.
(5) Runner calls ambulance if applicable and meets them at appropriate door. Ensure to tell operator BLDG 4142, NAS Pensacola.
(6) TSM and Team Members will debrief after EAP to determine next plan of action.
d. Flow of Events
(1) Number of Stations.
(2) Equipment being used and condition of survivors (if applicable).
(3) SAR Tactics (if applicable).
(4) If the evolution changes from one event to another (i.e. disentanglement into SP&C), a separate safety brief shall be conducted.
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