Communications Watchstander Qualification Guide
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This Manual provides standardized procedures for the training and qualification of personnel who routinely communicate with the maritime public and Coast Guard resources on a variety of communication systems.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Section A Warnings, Cautions And Notes
General
Warning
Caution
Note
Section B Description of Manual
Introduction
Example Task
Description of Task
Section C Steps in the Qualification and Certification Process
Section D Instructor Guidance
Section E Trainee Guidance
Chapter 2 Distress Messages
Receipt of Distress Messages
Chapter 3 Communications Watchstander Qualification
Tasks
General
Appendix A – Controlling Communications With Mariner
Objective
Reading Assignment
Quiz (self administered)
Appendix B – Radio/Landline Telephone System
Objectives
Quiz (self administered)
Task CWS-02-01 Operate The Unit’s Radios
Task CWS-02-02 Demonstrate Basic Radio Procedure
Task CWS-02-03 State VHF-FM Marine Band Distress And Radio Frequencies
Task CWS-02-04 Identify And Explain Standard Radio Urgency Calls/Signals
Task CWS-02-05 Demonstrate Proper Telephone Procedure
Task CWS-02-06 Stand Minimum Of Five Radio Communications Watches
Appendix C – Area Familiarization
Objective
Quiz (self administered)
Task CWS-03-01 Identify Routine Information From A Nautical Chart
Task CWS-03-02 Identify And Locate Information From Coast Pilot And Light List/Tide
Tables
Task CWS-03-03 Identify Contact Telephone Numbers For Available Resources Within
Area Of Responsibility
Task CWS-03-04 Identify Local Area Knowledge And Geographical Points
Task CWS-03-05 Plot Positions Using Latitude and Longitude
Task CWS-03-06 Plot Positions Using Distance And Bearing From Known Object
Task CWS-03-07 Plot A Fix Using LORAN C Time Delay Coordinates
Appendix D – Respond To Requests For Assistance
Objectives
Reading Assignment
Quiz (self administered)
Task CWS-04-01 Respond To A Non-distress Vessel Incident
Task CWS-04-02 Respond To A Distress Vessel Incident
Task CWS-04-03 Collect Flare Sighting Incident Information
Task CWS-04-04 Collect Overdue Vessel Incident Information
Task CWS-04-05 Respond To A MEDICO/MEDEVAC
Task CWS-04-06 Respond To A Grounding
Appendix E – Responding To Mariner’s Requests For
Information
Objectives
Reading Assignment
Quiz (self administered)
Task CWS-05-01 Provide Appropriate Navigational Assistance To The Public
Task CWS-05-02 Pass Appropriate Basic Weather Information To The Public
Task CWS-05-03 Locate Resources For Responding To Mariners’ Requests For
Information
Task CWS-05-04 Answer Request For Information From The Public Or Media
Appendix F – Security Rounds
Objective
Task CWS-06-01 Conduct Security Rounds Of Unit Boats (if applicable)
Task CWS-06-02 Conduct Security Rounds Of Buildings And Grounds
Appendix G – Watches
Objectives
Task CWS-07-01 Relieve The Watch
Task CWS-07-02 Demonstrate Log Entries
Task CWS-07-03 Demonstrate Scenario Proficiency
Task CWS-07-04 Demonstrate Knowledge Of Basic Law Enforcement Procedures And
Publications
Task CWS-07-05 Demonstrate Familiarity With Unit Routines
Task CWS-07-06 Demonstrate Basic Skills Related To Search And Rescue
Task CWS-07-07 Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Area Of Responsibility
Appendix H – Communicating Between Coast Guard
Resources
Objective
Reading Assignment
Task CWS-08-01 Demonstrate Knowledge Of OPS Norma/Position Reports
Task CWS-08-02 Demonstrate Knowledge Of Lost Communications Procedures
Task CWS-08-03 Explain Need For And Process Of Filing A Float Plan
