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SAFETY EQUIPMENT
PROPER WEARING OF LIFE JACKETSMembers of the AUX under orders are to have life
jackets on and zipped up while on their boats. Life jackets are always
worn on piers and docks while performing line handling duties (tying up
boats, etc…). We set the example by displaying proper wear in photos or
on local/national television productions. Additional information
is available:
The Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual COMDTINST M16798.3E, page 4-25
Public Safety Vessel Identification Light, "Safety
Light"
As per
The Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual
(COMDTINST M16798.3), pages 4-24 and 4-25, the
light may be used while under orders in the following situations:
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When patrolling regattas and marine events.
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When helping Coast Guard forces in maintaining security zones during
such events as shuttle launches and hazardous cargo transfers
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When needed for brief periods of identification of the Auxiliary
facility. These periods include helping a boat in distress locate
the Auxiliary facility during a SAR case, warning boats away from
hazardous situation, or when SAR activity takes place within the
boundaries of regattas, marine events, or security zones.
An Auxiliary vessel
facility may not display the public safety vessel ID light under the
following circumstances:
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As
a towing light (see paragraph E.11 in the Operations manual)
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During the prosecution of a SAR case, except as authorized above
Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacons (PEPIRB) Requirements:
As of June 1st, 2004, Auxiliary surface
facilities (including PWCs) and special purpose facilities not equipped with a
406 MHz EPRIPB are required to have a minimum of one crew member
carrying a PERIRB while underway on orders. Coxswains who were never issued a PEPIRB,
get in touch with
YN2
Lisa Jenkins.
The life span of the PEPIRB batteries is about five years.
DIRAUX will be purchasing new batteries for the PEPIRBs as soon as funding
is available. Please advise
Mr. Frost, OTO, if your battery is due to be replaced in 2007 or 2008.
The expiration date is located on the back of the PEPIRB.
Anti-exposure coveralls (Mustang
suits)
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If the water temp is less than
60 degrees, anti-exposure coveralls are required. The Order Issuing
Authority may waive, on a single sortie basis, the wearing of hypothermia
protective devices in accordance with the
Rescue and Survival Systems
Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10 (series), if the degree of risk of hypothermia
is minimal (e.g., non-hazardous, daylight operations in calm water).
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The coxswain may request a
waiver from the OIA when there is concern about the adverse effects of
“thermal stress”. If an OIA waives the wearing of hypothermia protective
devices (for example Mustangs), Auxiliarists are still required to
carry Anti-exposure coveralls onboard the facility.
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