Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 16794.4
All turnpoints of search pattern legs must be within 5 seconds of predetermined time.
Search must be completed within 12 minutes after arriving at CSP.
When the dummy PIW is found, the drill will stop and will be noted as successfully
completed, if within the prescribed time limits.
Scoring: Using the information derived from their Search Planning, the team must demonstrate
the ability to accurately run their plotted trackline (5 points), arrive within 2 minutes of projected
ETA (5 points) and within 100 yards of datum (5 points), properly conduct the search pattern
within the parameters stated above, and find the PIW within the 12 minute time period (5 points).
3. Pump drill This task will be performed in calm, sheltered waters with a P-1, P-5 or other
suitable pump. The team will anchor the facility in sheltered waters and properly operate the
pump.
Safely and properly anchor the facility.
Unpack, prime, and operate the P-1, P-5, or other suitable portable pump while on board a
facility, at anchor.
Obtain suction and a discharge stream within 3 minutes of beginning unpacking the pump.
Pump must be properly repacked when cooled down.
If the facility is not large enough to perform this task at anchor, or if a suitable anchorage is
not available, the proceeding steps may be completed dockside.
Scoring: Using the above criteria, the team must properly prepare and operate the pump (5
points) within a 3 minute time period (5 points), then properly repack the pump (5 points).
4. Communications Team members are tested on correct use of marine radio communications.
Two team members must orally recite the phonetic alphabet and operating channels for the
local area. Must score 100%.
A team member gives proper underway message.
A team member gives proper ops & position reports to the controlling unit.
A team member gives proper on scene message.
A team member gives proper commence search message.
A team member gives proper PIW found, and simulated PIW condition message.
Scoring: Two team members shall be tested dockside on the phonetic alphabet and operating
channels. Each team member must score 100% (5 points for each team member). The underway
message, ops and position message, on scene message, commence search message, and PIW
found and condition messages may be given by any team member, and are scored 3 points each
for a total of 15 available points for messaging. These messages will be passed during the search
execution task.
5. Complete the normal Currency Maintenance Tasks:
Successfully complete Pre-Underway Checkoff (BCM-03-04-AUX, COX-03-04-AUX) (2
points)
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