USCG OP River Wall_Airboat Guidance Package.pdf

Commandant United States Coast Guard

2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE Washington, DC 20593-7324 Symbol: CG-731 Phone: (202) 372-2469

16114 15 Oct 2025

MEMORANDUM

From: Michael F. McCarthy, CAPT

COMDT (CG-731)

Reply to Attn of:

LT Chris Fuentes

(202) 372-2469

To: Distribution

Subj: PROVISIONAL INTERIM CERTIFICATION PROCESS GUIDANCE FOR

AIRBOATS CONDUCTING OPERATION RIVER WALL

Ref: (a) Boat Operations and Training (BOAT), Volume II, COMDTINST 16114.33 (series)

1. PURPOSE. This memo provides guidance for issuing provisional interim certifications to personnel operating airboats for Operation River Wall on the southern border. This process enables rapid certification of existing coxswains (COXN) and boat crew members (BCM) despite potential training limitations stemming from the operational tempo and resource constraints unique to this deployment.

2. ACTION. The Coast Guard Forces Commander will ensure all boat crew personnel assigned to OP RIVER WALL are aware of this memo and its contents regarding the provisional interim certification process of airboats.

3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. This memo provides supplemental guidance specific to the use of airboats in situations where standard certification pathways and training timelines are temporarily unavailable or insufficient to meet the demands of surge operations on the southern border. It does not supersede existing certification requirements for general boat operation unless explicitly stated herein.

4. DISCUSSION. During surge operations on the southern border, certifying crews on airboats due to the dynamic operating areas is paramount. Standard training timelines and the availability of qualified instructors may be impacted. Therefore, this provisional interim certification process outlined below addresses this challenge while maintaining safety and operational effectiveness. The following guidance is for members that hold current boat crew certifications (e.g. COXN, BCM) who may be tasked with operating airboats for this operation. This guidance includes the COXN and BCM interim certification process, operating parameters, and a standard outfit list.

Subj: PROVISIONAL INTERIM CERTIFICATION

PROCESS GUIDANCE FOR AIRBOATS CONDUCTING

OPERATION RIVER WALL

16114 15 Oct 2025

5. GUIDANCE.

a. Provisional Interim Certification Authority: The authority for airboat provisional interim certifications resides with the Coast Guard Forces Commander, OP RIVER WALL, CG FORCES RIO GRANDE; this authority may be delegated in writing but remains higher than the unit CO/OIC.

b. Airboat Provisional Interim Certification Process for COXN and BCM:

i. Complete the tasks below prior to conducting border operations on an Airboat.

1) Deck Watch Officer Exam (COXNs only)

2) Physical Fitness Test (May be waived by OPCON)

3) Risk Management (May be waived by OPCON)

4) First Aid and CPR (May be waived by OPCON)

5) Survival Swim (May be waived by OPCON)

6) Complete enclosure (1) AIRCOXN BQH Tasks for COXNs/AIRBCM BQH

Tasks for BCMs as applicable

7) Review enclosures (2) and (3)

c. Airboat Provisional Operating Parameters: Airboat crews will adhere to the operating parameters specified in Enclosure (2). Any deviation from these parameters requires an operational waiver request submitted to the Coast Guard Forces Commander.

d. Airboat Provisional Standard Outfit List: Airboats will be outfitted in accordance with the standard equipment list detailed in Enclosure (3).

e. Contingency and Oversight: Provisional interim certifications issued under this guidance are specifically tied to the support of OP RIVER WALL on the southern border. Upon release from deployment or assignment to this specific operational theater, the provisional interim certification will be rescinded. Personnel must then pursue and complete standard certification pathways to maintain currency for boat operations outside of this designated surge operation.

6. QUESTIONS. Questions concerning this guidance should be directed to the Office of Boat Forces (CG-731). POC: LT Christopher Fuentes at: Christopher.Fuentes@uscg.mil or LT James Meadows at: James.L.Meadows@uscg.mil. All documents in support of OP RIVER WALL can be found on the Office of Boat Forces SharePoint site at: Office of Boat Forces (CG-731) - Surge Operations Certification Guidance

Enclosures: (1) AIRCOXN/AIRBCM BQH Tasks

(2) Airboat Provisional Operating Parameters

(3) Airboat Provisional Outfit List mailto:Christopher.Fuentes@uscg.mil mailto:James.L.Meadows@uscg.mil https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg731/SitePages/Surge%20Operations%20Certification%20Guidance.aspx?WikiPageMode=Edit&InitialTabId=Ribbon.EditingTools.CPEditTab&VisibilityContext=WSSWikiPage https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/cg731/SitePages/Surge%20Operations%20Certification%20Guidance.aspx?WikiPageMode=Edit&InitialTabId=Ribbon.EditingTools.CPEditTab&VisibilityContext=WSSWikiPage

Air Boat Coxswain (AIRCOXN) Qualification

Air Boat Coxswain Qualification Tasks

Section A. Procedures and Operation

Introduction The following are objectives of Division Two:

(01) Identify and describe the structural features of SPC-AIR.

(02) Locate and explain the use of all equipment and accessories.

(03) Perform those tasks necessary for preparing and getting the SPC-AIR underway.

In this Section This Section contains the following tasks:

Task Number Task See Page

AIRCOXN 01-01-

TYPE

State the Operational Characteristics and

Limitations of the Air Boat 2

AIRCOXN 01-02-

TYPE

Locate and State the Characteristics of the

Components and Accessories of the Air Boat’s

Propulsion System

AIRCOXN 01-03-

TYPE

Trailer the Air Boat

AIRCOXN 01-04-

TYPE

Launch the Air Boat

AIRCOXN 01-05-

TYPE

Maneuvering an Air Boat in Rivers and Open

Water 6

AIRCOXN 01-06-

TYPE

Stop the Air Boat a safe distance from

Object/Structure 6

AIRCOXN 01-07-

TYPE

Transit the Air Boat in Various Terrain Conditions

AIRCOXN 01-08-

TYPE

Recover a Person from the Water Using the

Indirect Pickup Method 7

AIRCOXN 01-09-

TYPE

MANEUVER the Boat Alongside Another Boat, with Way-On, and Transfer Personnel 8

AIRCOXN 01-10-

TYPE

Respond to an Engineering Casualty

Enclosure (1)

TASK AIRCOXN-01-01-TYPE: State the Operational Characteristics and Limitations of the Air Boat

Reference a. Special Purpose Craft – Airboat (SPC-AIR) Operators Handbook / Owners Manual

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must, without error, state the basic principles of boat handling as outlined in the steps listed below.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

3. State the maximum speed of the Air Boat in knots.

2. State the most economical cruising RPMs.

3. State the maximum range of the Air Boat at cruising RPMs in nautical miles.

4. State the minimum crew size of the Air Boat.

5. State the maximum endurance of the Air Boat at cruising RPMs.

6. State the maximum number of people that can be carried on the Air Boat.

7. State the maximum weight the Air Boat can accommodate.

8. State the maximum seas in which Air Boat may operate.

9. State the maximum wind speed in which the Air Boat may operate.

10. State the causes and conditions of “spin-out” associated with the AIR BOAT.

11. State the consequences of sudden reduction in throttle on the Air Boat.

12. Describe “channeling” and state the consequences when operating the Air Boat.

13. State the turning characteristics of the Air Boat.

14. State the stopping characteristics of the Air Boat.

15. State the procedures for “trailering” and “un-trailering” the Air Boat.

16. State the equipment that must be onboard and/or operative before the Air Boat can get underway.

17. State the dangers of maneuvering the Air Boat close to victims, large objects, recreational vehicles, etc.

Instructor Date

Comments

TASK AIRCOXN-01-02-TYPE: Locate and State the Characteristics of the Components and Accessories of the Air Boat’s Propulsion System

Conditions Task should be performed at any time onboard each boat type. Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must, without error, point out and state the characteristics of the boat’s propulsion system components as outlined in the steps listed below.

4. State the engine type and manufacturer.

2. State the horsepower of the engine.

3. State the direction of the shaft rotation for the engine.

4. State the maximum shaft RPMs for the engine.

5. Locate the gauges and state the normal readings for the engine at idle and at cruising speeds:

a. Water temperature in º Fahrenheit.

b. Lube oil pressure in pounds.

c. Marine gear oil pressure in pounds.

6. Locate and state the purpose of the emergency engine cut-out stop control.

7. State the type of fuel used in the engine.

8. Locate and state the maximum capacity of the fuel tank in gallons.

9. State the capacity of the lube oil system in quarts.

10. Locate and state the type of cooling system used on the engine.

11. State the freshwater capacity of each engine in gallons.

12. State the purpose of the engine alarm system.

13. State the composition and diameter of the propeller in inches.

14. State the number of blades on the propeller.

15. Locate and state the purpose of the Hydraulic System.

16. Locate the bilge pump and state the gallons per minute capacity.

TASK AIRCOXN-01-03-TYPE: Trailer the Air Boat

Conditions Task should be performed during both day and nighttime conditions while pierside after the boat has been operated for a minimum of 45 minutes. Trainee will conduct all of the procedures necessary to secure the boat after operations. Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards Trainee must, without error, secure the boat after operations. Task must be accomplished in the order of presentation.

5. Conduct securing procedure in accordance with applicable Boat Operator Handbook.

6. Participate (lead) as an AIRCOXN in the trailering of an air boat (SPC-AIR).

3. Conduct the following engineering checks:

a. Top off fuel tank(s).

b. Check oil levels in the engines, marine gears, and add if necessary.

c. Check hydraulic steering oil and add if necessary.

d. Pump bilges using shore-side equipment and wipe down engines.

e. Make a visual check of all hoses, wiring, belts, and other items subject to wear.

4. Stow all gear in accordance with the boat’s daily check-off list.

5. Secure all doors and windows.

6. Wash boat down with freshwater.

7. Energize shore-tie panel main power breaker and place battery charger and engine heater (hot starts) power switches in the on position.

8. Complete required fields in ALMIS

TASK AIRCOXN-01-04-TYPE: Launch the Air Boat

References a. Special Purpose Craft – Airboat (SPC-AIR) Operators Handbook / Owners Manual

Conditions Task should be performed during both day and nighttime conditions on a flat surface and directly into the water at an adequate boat launch ramp.

Standards Trainee must perform the task without casualty to personnel or boat in accordance with the steps listed below. Task must be accomplished within five minutes of beginning the evolution.

7. Brief crew on the trailer/launch procedure and their duties.

8. Connect the trailer to the towing vehicle.

9. Transport to the launch site.

10. Maneuver the trailer into position.

11. Prepare the Air Boat for launch.

6. Conduct engine test run before launch. (Coxswain remains in the Air Boat)

7. Back trailer until water touch the rear wheels (boat ramp only)

8. For level, obstruction-free launch, release spring-loaded pins so tongue can be lowered.

9. Remove winch control box from trailer utility box, ease tension and remove cable from bow eye.

10. Tilt Trailer (level, obstruction free launch)

11. Back trailer slowly until partially submerged and boat starts to show floatation from the trailer. (ramp)

12. Start engine, allow to idle and push the Air Boat off the trailer.

13. Let out cable allowing Air Boat to slide down trailer onto flat surface. (level, obstruction-free launch)

14. Pull empty trailer up the boat ramp and park in suitable area.

TASK AIRCOXN-01-05-TYPE: Maneuvering an Air Boat in Rivers and Open Areas

Conditions Tasks should be performed while operating during day and nighttime conditions, and within specified weather limitations. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards Trainee must perform the task to the minimum standards in accordance with the steps listed below.

12. Transit a river system and state the effect on the SPC-AIR when transiting with current and against current.

13. Maneuver the Air Boat in open water and conduct standard turns, tight turns, emergency stopping, station keeping.

14. State the Air Boat’s operation speed consideration when operating in vessel wake or choppy sea state.

15. Maneuver the Air Boat in shallow and deep water.

TASK AIRCOXN-01-06-TYPE: Stop the Air Boat a Safe Distance from Object/Structure

Conditions Tasks should be performed while operating environments during day and nighttime conditions, and within specified weather limitations. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards Trainee must perform the task to the minimum standards in accordance with the steps listed below.

1. Brief crew on procedure to be used and their duties.

2. State momentum considerations when planning to stop alongside an object or structure.

3. Describe the reasons why the indirect approach method is preferred over the direct approach method.

4. State expected effects of the wind and current on the Air Boat when stopped.

5. State the effect on steerageway when RPMs are reduced.

6. Safely approach an object/structure utilizing appropriate “bursts” of power.

7. Ensure sufficient maneuvering room exists for safe departure prior to stopping.

TASK AIRCOXN-01-07-TYPE: Transit the Air Boat in Various Terrain

Conditions Task should be performed on various terrain, during both day and night. Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must, without error, state the concerns in transiting over various terrain.

The Trainee must demonstrate sound judgment in choosing best route to avoid rough terrain while maintaining safe speed.

1. Transit over dirt.

2. Transit over logs.

3. Avoid steep climbs and large obstacles.

4. Transit from land to water.

5. Transit from water to land.

6. Transit over grass and marsh

7. Transit over rough terrain.

8. Transit over small obstacles

9. Execute emergency stop on land.

TASK AIRCOXN-01-08-TYPE: Recover a Person from the Water Using the Indirect Pickup Method

Conditions Task should be performed in various conditions, during both day and night. Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must, without error, state the concerns in transiting various conditions.

The Trainee must demonstrate sound judgment in choosing best route to avoid rough terrain while maintaining safe speed.

1. Coxswain receives report of MOB.

2. Deploy life ring and strobe light correctly if used.

3. Depress MOB button on the GPS/

4. SPC-AIR comes about toward the side from which the MOB fell or in a safe manner.

5. Pointer is assigned and positioned, and Coxswain is informed of MOB’s position.

6. Brief crew on indirect pickup method.

7. Base approach to vicinity of MOB on prevailing weather conditions.

8. Effectively utilize wind/current and short bursts of power to safely maneuver SPC-AIR within safe proximity of MOB.

9. Secure SPC-AIR engine when deploying rescue swimmer and while recovering MOB.

10. Recover MOB within 6 minutes.

11. Notify unit.

TASK AIR COXN-1-09-ANY: MANEUVER the Boat Alongside Another Boat, with Way-On, and Transfer Personnel

References a. Boat Crew Handbook - Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH 16114.4 (series)

Conditions Task will be performed during the day and night while underway, in fair weather conditions and calm seas. Task must be completed using a commercial or recreational vessel found in the local AOR.

Standards Task must be completed in accordance with reference (a) without placing the personnel of either boat in danger.

1. Brief crew and assign duties.

2. Brief personnel on the other boat.

3. Determine approach.

4. Transfer personnel. Day: Night:

TASK AIR COXN 1-10-TYPE: RESPOND to an Engineering Casualty

References a. Specific Boat Type Operator’s Handbook / Owners Manual

Conditions Task may be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats.

Standards Trainee must respond in accordance with the references (a) and (b) WITHOUT the use of a memory aid to the following simulated casualties:

(Initials)

Boat Type

1. Collision with submerged object, bottom, or rock.

2. Engine Fire.

3. Hard grounding.

4. Loss of fuel oil pressure.

4. Loss of main engine lube oil pressure.

6. Loss of control engine RPM

7. Loss of steering.

8. Main engine high water temperature.

9. Emergency engine restart.

SPC-AIR Boat Crew Member Qualification Tasks

Section A. Procedures and Operation

Introduction The following are objectives of Division Two – “Type”

(01) Complete specified Boat Crew Member tasks

(02) Complete SPC-AIR specific qualification tasks.

In this Section This Section contains the following tasks:

Task Number Task See Page

BCM-XX-XX-ANY Complete all applicable BCM-“ANY”

Tasks

Tasks are in

Boat Crew

Qualification

Handbook, Volume 1 -

Boat

Crewmember

And Engineer

AIRBCM-01-01-TYPE Demonstrate the Appropriate Response to the Basic Engineering Casualty Control

Exercises (BECCE)

AIRBCM-01-02-TYPE Operate in Various Terrains

BCM-02-16-TYPE Boat Egress Principles and Procedures

BCM-03-02-TYPE Locate and Identify the Purpose of the

Equipment Aboard the Boat

BCM-03-03-TYPE Boat Characteristics - Boat Construction

BCM-03-04-TYPE Boat Characteristics - Watertight Integrity

BCM-03-05-TYPE Stability

BCM-04-03-TYPE Assist in Anchoring the Boat

BCM-04-04-TYPE Assist in Weighing the Boat’s Anchor

BCM-04-10-TYPE Get the Boat Underway from a Pier/Cutter

BCM-04-11-TYPE Moor the Boat to a Pier/Cutter

BCM-04-12-TYPE Boat Handling

BCM-06-15-TYPE Operate Electronic Charting System

BCM-07-01-TYPE Participate in a Man Overboard Evolution as a Pointer

BCM-07-02-TYPE Participate in a Man Overboard Evolution as a Recovery/Pickup Person

BCM-07-17-TYPE Locate and Identify the Firefighting Equipment Carried Onboard the Boat

TASK AIRBCM-01-01-TYPE: Demonstrate the Appropriate Response to the Basic Engineering Casualty

Control Exercises (BECCE)

References a. Boat Crew Handbook - Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH 16114.4 (series)

b. Manufacturers Operator’s Handbook and Technical Publication

c. Platform Specific Underway Drill Checklists for Basic Engineering Casualty Control

Exercises

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must, without error, demonstrate the steps taken for each of the BECCEs listed, as stated in the above reference.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

1. Main Engine High Water Temperature.

2. Loss of Main Engine Lube Oil Pressure.

4. Loss of Control Engine RPM’s.

5. Loss of Steering.

6. Engine Fire.

7. Collision with a Submerged Object.

8. Loss of Fuel Oil Pressure.

9. Loss of Electrical Power.

10. Loss of GPS /Chart plotter (Electronic Casualty Control)

Instructor Date

Comments

TASK AIRBCM-01-02-TYPE: Operate in Various Terrain

References a. Specific Boat Type Operator’s Handbook / Owners Manual

Conditions Task should be performed in an various terrain, both day and night, while underway in the

SPC-AIR

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must, without error, demonstrate the steps taken for each of the BECCEs listed, as stated in the above reference.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

2. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to transit on dirt.

2. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to transit over logs.

3. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to transit from land to water.

4. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to transit from water to land.

5. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to transit over grass and marsh.

6. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to transit over rough terrain.

7. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to transit over small obstacles.

8. Demonstrate the appropriate techniques to conduct an emergency stop.

Instructor Date

Comments

TASK BCM-02-16-TYPE: Boat Egress Principles and Procedures

References a. Boat Crew Handbook - Rescue and Survival Procedures, BCH 16114.2 (series)

b. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

c. Specific Boat Type Operator's Handbook / Owner’s Manual

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference. Doors, windows, and hatches are closed and set to maximum watertight integrity.

Standards Trainee should be able to list all steps in the procedure without error. Steps 6 through 9 apply to closed cabin boats only.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Describe the differences between a knockdown, rollover, and a capsize.

2. State the likely effects and conditions of a knockdown, rollover, and capsize on the boat and personnel.

c. Unrestrained vs. restrained personnel

d. Antennas and Electronics

e. Propulsion

f. Compartmentalization

3. Demonstrate handholds and bracing for each crewmember task location (e.g.

seated positions, bitts, cleats, etc.).

4. State knockdown/rollover casualty control procedures

5. State post rollover/capsize/knockdown essential information to report to the

Operational Commander and alternative for communicating status.

6. State the hazards of underwater egress:

a. Difficulty egressing under disorienting conditions, including discussion of effect of buoyant vest on crewmember following seat belt release

b. Importance of following proper egress procedures

c. Importance of maintaining reference points

d. Importance of maintaining orientation to the vessel

e. Importance of maintaining one’s composure and remaining calm

f. Cold water immersion and the gasp reflex

7. Identify handholds, egress points, and routes.

a. Identify position handholds, primary egress point handles and latches, and route to safe water.

b. Identify alternate egress point, route to safe water, and handholds along route.

c. Rehearse, with eyes closed, the actions completed for the restrained position, up-to and including releasing restraints.

d. Visualize in the minds-eye completing the rest of the egress. Remember, in a capsized boat, the crewmember wearing flotation will likely be buoyed upward, toward the deck, making the use of handholds along the overhead critically important for maintaining orientation and egress.

8. Demonstrate primary egress (to maximum extent feasible)

a. Cue: “Brace for impact, going over.”

b. The trainee makes and maintains handhold(s).

c. The trainee takes a deep breath and holds breath for duration of performance:

• Maintain handhold

• Release restraints.

• Using hands to maintain reference points, exit from under the boat hand-over-hand technique.

NOTE: Since the training vessel is not capsized in the water, the trainee will not experience the in-water effects of inverted orientation, buoyancy, turbulence, etc. For window egress points, trainees need only demonstrate the initial movement of the body through the egress point (e.g.

upper torso).

TASK BCM-03-02-TYPE: Locate and Identify the Purpose of the Equipment Aboard the Boat

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

b. Specific Boat Type Operator's Handbook, COMDTINST M16114 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed using a simple line diagram of a boat and the boat Check Off sheet or boat outfit list. Trainee should list the location of each piece of equipment on the diagram. Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards Trainee must label and State the use of installed equipment and fittings.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Label each piece of equipment or fitting.

Instructor Date

Comments

TASK BCM-03-03-TYPE: Boat Characteristics - Boat Construction

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, at facilities available to the unit.

Standards Trainee must demonstrate knowledge of each task from memory, without references.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Describe the hull type.

2. Define keel type.

3. Recite the following:

a. Length

b. Beam

c. Maximum fixed height above water, not making way.

d. Maximum height above water (e.g. antennas up)

e. Draft (keel and lowest appendage)

f. Maximum fixed height above ground when properly prepared for trailering

4. Name and define the measurements used to define boat displacement.

Instructor Date

Comments

TASK BCM-03-04-TYPE: Boat Characteristics - Watertight Integrity

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards Trainee must either demonstrate knowledge of, or perform each task.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Identify all water tight doors, hatches and through hull fittings.

2. State the watertight compartments of each boat type.

3. State the factors that should be determined before you open watertight doors, hatches, and scuttle covers on a damaged boat.

4. Open a watertight door and hatch.

5. Close a watertight door and hatch.

TASK BCM-03-05-TYPE: Stability

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, at facilities available to the unit.

Standards Trainee must either demonstrate knowledge of or perform each task.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. State the two primary forces that affect a boat’s stability.

2. Define center of gravity and state how it changes as weight is added or subtracted upon the boat.

3. Define buoyancy.

4. Define equilibrium and state how it is changed during rolling, heeling, and listing.

5. State the two types of stability.

6. State the two types of forces that affect stability.

7. List the general boat design features that influence stability.

8. State the effects of freezing spray.

9. Describe the effect on boat stability when transiting from shallow water to open water and vice-versa

TASK BCM-04-03-TYPE: Assist in Anchoring the Boat

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, trainee must demonstrate, in proper sequence, the correct procedure for anchoring the boat.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. State the main parts of the anchor.

2. State the equipment associated with anchoring.

3. Establish communications with Coxswain during the evolution.

4. Ascertain amount of scope needed based on depth of water and type of bottom.

5. Break out and attach anchor line to anchor.

6. Deploy anchor by safest means.

7. Inform Coxswain of direction line tending at all times as anchor line pays out (veers).

8. Secure anchor line to bitt at Coxswain’s command.

TASK BCM-04-04-TYPE: Assist in Weighing the Boat’s Anchor

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards The trainee must demonstrate, in proper sequence, the procedures for weighing the boat’s anchor.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Establish communications with Coxswain.

2. Remove slack from anchor line as boat moves ahead.

3. Stow anchor line below deck, away from work area, immediately as it’s brought aboard.

4. Signal to Coxswain when the anchor line is at short stay (up and down).

5. Break anchor free from bottom (if anchor does not break free, trainee makes fast anchor line to bitt while Coxswain moves the boat ahead to break it free).

6. Determine if anchor is clear and clean.

7. Haul anchor aboard the boat.

8. Make up and stow all equipment.

TASK BCM-04-10-TYPE: Get the Boat Away from a Pier/Cutter

References a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

b. Chapman Piloting

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats in light to moderate winds. The boat may be made fast to either side of the pier or mooring object. All mooring lines must be attached before task is begun. Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference. Cutter, if used, is moored dockside.

Standards Trainee must perform the task in accordance with the procedures in the listed steps. Any endangering of personnel or boat will cause the task to be secured until further training can be accomplished.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Brief crew on procedure to be used and their duties.

2. Remove mooring lines from pier as directed.

3. Ensure area aft is clear of personnel, obstructions and debris (SPC-AIR Only)

4. Clear stern of the boat from the pier.

5. Clear boat of pier.

TASK BCM-04-11-TYPE: Moor the Boat to a Pier/Cutter

WARNING

References a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

b. Chapman Piloting

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats in light to moderate winds.

Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference. Cutter, if used, is moored dockside.

Standards Trainee must perform the task in accordance with procedures in the listed steps. Any endangering of personnel or boat will cause the task to be secured until further training can be accomplished.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Brief crew on procedure to be used and their duties.

2. Demonstrate checking engine control (forward and reverse on each engine.)

3. Approach slowly.

4. Apply appropriate power/thrust and rudder/nozzle, use spring line if desired.

5. Bring boat alongside.

6. Secure lines.

Instructor Date

Comments

Boat operators shall pause briefly at the neutral position when shifting between ahead to astern or astern to ahead propulsion. Skipping this step may cause the engines to shut down and lose propulsion and damage the lower units.

TASK BCM-04-12-TYPE: Boat Handling

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Seamanship Fundamentals, BCH16114.4 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats in light to moderate winds.

Trainee must accomplish the task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards Trainee must perform each task to the minimum standards included in each performance step.

Any endangering of personnel or boat will cause the task to be secured until further training can be accomplished. Maintain safe speed for trainee’s ability, potential wake damage and weather conditions.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Determine the rudder/tiller limits.

2. Check engine control action.

3. Move boat forward in a straight line.

4. Turn the boat (as directed) with the helm/tiller.

5. Stop the boat in a safe manner.

TASK BCM-06-15-TYPE: Operate Electronic Charting System

Reference a. Coast Guard Navigation Standards Manual, COMDTINST 3530.2 (series)

b. The American Practical Navigator

c. Boat Crew Handbook – Navigation and Piloting, BCH16114.3 (series)

d. Electronic Charting System Operation Manual

e. Local Command Navigation Standards

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, at facilities available to the unit. Some features may not be available in all charting systems.

Standards Trainee must either demonstrate knowledge or perform each task to the minimum standards included in each performance step. Trackline will contain at least 5 waypoints and 4 legs.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat Type

1. Energize the chart plotter and associated equipment as needed.

2. Adjust screen for daytime and nighttime viewing.

3. Display electronic chart.

4. Compare electronic chart symbols (ATON, etc.) to paper chart symbols.

5. Query charted object for additional information.

6. Create waypoint(s):

a. From command approved trackline coordinates.

b. Using cursor.

c. Using MAN OVERBOARD / SAVE function.

7. Create trackline route from command approved trackline.

8. Evaluate trackline route (from item 7) for safety.

9. State the following items from the local Command Navigation Standards, to include:

a. Alarm management

b. ethod of indicating approved tracklines.

c. Filter Settings, intentional overscale

d. Fix source comparison interval.

e. Policy regarding deleting information recorded by navigation system.

10. Identify boat’s position symbol, to include heading , course/speed vector.

11. Identify boat’s navigation data (Position, COG/SOG, etc.)

12. Diagram concept “Maximum Allowable Cross Track Error” alarm.

13. Enter Cross Track Error Alarm value.

14. Diagram concepts: depth below keel, sounder offset, depth alarm.

15. Enter Depth Alarm value.

16. Activate a route and identify route navigational data display.

17. Display integrated tide and current data for area along route (if equipped).

18. Select alternate positioning source (if equipped and available, e.g. radar map match, LOP fix).

19. Provide navigation recommendations while completing three (3) “Day Night Navigation and Piloting-Mode 1” drills.

TASK BCM-07-01-TYPE: Participate in a Man Overboard Evolution as a Pointer

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Boat Operations, BCH16114.1 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed during the day and at night, while underway onboard the unit’s boats. Training boat crews for Person in the Water Recovery requires the use of a life-like dummy (OSCAR). The recommended OSCAR is a stuffed and weighted (approximately 180 lbs dry) Anti-Exposure Coverall secured at the neck and feet. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must move to his/her correct Station and perform the task steps without hesitation.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Keep PIW in sight continuously and sound alarm.

2. Proceed immediately to assigned position.

3. Keep Coxswain continuously informed of PIW position both vocally and by pointing.

4. Upon command, move to assigned position, and assist with pickup of PIW.

TASK BCM-07-02-TYPE: Participate in a Man Overboard Evolution as a Recovery/Pickup Person

Reference a. Boat Crew Handbook – Boat Operations, BCH16114.1 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Training boat crews for

Person in the Water Recovery requires the use of a life-like dummy (OSCAR). The recommended OSCAR is a stuffed and weighted (approximately 180 lbs dry) Anti-Exposure Coverall secured at the neck and feet. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must move to his/her correct Station and perform the task steps without hesitation.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Proceed immediately to assigned position (should be lowest point of free board away from screws, nozzles, buckets).

2. Prepare a rescue heaving line, if PIW is conscious.

3. On command, throw a rescue heaving line to PIW, if PIW is conscious.

4. Pull PIW alongside the boat, if PIW is conscious.

5. Pull the PIW aboard using two persons.

6. Deploy with ice rescue team and recover victim using standard ice rescue techniques. (SPC-

AIR Only)

TASK BCM-07-17-TYPE: Locate and Identify the Firefighting Equipment Carried Onboard the Boat

Reference d. Specific Boat Type Operator’s Handbook, COMDTINST M16114 (series)

e. Boat Crew Handbook – Boat Operations, BCH16114.1 (series)

Conditions Task should be performed at any time, onboard the unit’s boats. Only those items carried on the boat need to be identified. Trainee must accomplish task without prompting or use of a reference.

Standards In response to the instructor, the trainee must identify all of the fire fighting equipment carried on the boat, and state the purpose of each piece.

Performance Criteria Completed

(Initials)

Boat

Type

1. Identify and state the purpose of all CO2 fire extinguishers.

2. Identify and state the purpose of all dry chemical extinguishers.

Provisional Airboat Parameters

Enclosure (2)

Figure 2-4 Port Side

Airboat Operational Characteristics and Parameters

15 KTS

30 KTS

N/A

30 KTS

Maximum Speed (Hard Surfaces)

Maximum Speed (Water)

Maximum Range

Maximum Winds

Maximum Seas

Basic Crewing Requirements

Note: Platforms may vary in size and capabilities, crews shall exercise caution and conduct risk assessments accordingly before and during operations.

1 FT

Follow Tables 4-4 and 4-7 of COMDTINST 16114.32 (series)

Enclosure (3) Airboat Outfit List

SOUTHERN BORDER AIRBOAT OUTFIT LIST

Item (s) Notes

1 Expandable 8ft Boat Hook 1 Heaving Line 1 Binoculars 1 Dry Chem. Fire Extinguisher Operators Manual Recommendation 1 Life Ring or Type IV Throwable 1 Stowage Box or Installed Storage Compartment 4 15ft, ½ in Line 2 Fenders 10lb Anchor with 50ft of anchor line 1 Flashlight 1 Headset w/ cord 4 Extension Headset Cords 1 handheld Spotlight 1 Push Pole 1 Ring Buoy w/ Strobe Light

1 MK127

1 EVDSD

Helmets All members on vessel Hearing Protection All members on vessel SAR Vests All members on vessel

1 TOOL BAG CONTAINING

02 Rags 1 Spare Kill Switch 1 Qt Engine Oil 1 Fuses Fuse to Make Boat Type 1 Roll Duct Tape 1 Wrench Set Allen / Adjustable 2 Screwdrivers Phillips / Slotted Various Size Zip-Ties Various Size Hose Clamps

Optional

Enclosure (3) Airboat Outfit List

OPTIONAL CO/OIC NAV KIT CONTAINING

Item (s) Notes

1 Compass & Divider 1 Chart For the AOR you are operating in 2 Pencils 2 China Markers Operators Manual Recommendation 1 Stopwatch 1 Search Pattern Slide Rule 1 Parallel Rule 1 Weems Plotter 1 Operators Handbook For the vessel being operated 1 Flashlight w/ red lens 1 Gum Eraser 1 Pencil Lead Sharpening Pad 1 Coast Pilot 1 Navigation Rules Book 1 Light List 1 Nautical Slide Rule 1 Chart One 1 Note Pad