Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2007
Time: 1900 Location: Sector Portland Training Deck
BCM 04-01 Assist in anchoring the boat D Verkest
BCM 04-02 Assist in weighing the boat’s anchor D Verkest
COX 03-10 Anchor the boat D Verkest
COX 03-11 Weigh the boat’s anchor D Verkest
BCM 04-04 Identify common sounds used by ships and boats D Verkest
COX 04-02 Execute commonly used sound signals D Verkest
BCM 04-05 Identify and describe accepted maritime distress signals T Mains
BCM 06-08 Determine the depth of water using fathometer or sounding pole T Mains
BCM 07-10 Locate and operate the boat’s dewatering equipment T Mains
Time: 2030 Location: Sector Portland Training Deck
Mentor Sign Off
Second Posting: 29 March for AM & PM shifts on water
05 April for AM & PM shifts on water
12 April for AM & PM shifts on water
First Posting: Mon-Weds, 14-16 April Night Navigation exercise. NOTE: The Night Exercises will be reserved for candidates who have demonstrated the potential for completing their required tasks and will most likely be eligible for QE.
Date: Saturday, 29 March 2008 ½ Crew & Coxswain in AM
Time: 0745 Location: TBD Facilities
BCM 04-01 Assist in anchoring the boat
BCM 04-02 Assist in weighing the boat’s anchor
COX 03-11 Anchor the boat
COX 03-12 Weigh the boat’s anchor
BCM 06-08 Determine the depth of water using fathometer or sounding pole
BCM 07-10 Locate and operate the boat’s dewatering equipment
BCM 06-07 Compute Time, Speed and Distance
COX 02-02 Recognize warning signs of an unstable vessel
COX 08-03 Inspect the towline and associated hardware
COX 08-04 Make preparations for taking a vessel in tow
COX 03-08 Maneuver the boat alongside another boat with no way on
BCM 07-03 Bend a heaving line to a bridle and pass the
heaving line to another boat
BCM 07-04 Pass a towline bridle to another boat and take
in stern tow
COX 08-05 Take a vessel in stern tow
BCM 07-05 Stand a Tow Watch
BCM 07-06 Connect a towline to a trailer eyebolt using a shackle
or kicker/skiff hook
COX 08-06 Use a shackle or kicker/skiff hook assembly to
take a vessel in stern tow
BCM 07-07 Take a boat in alongside tow
COX 08-07 Take a boat in an alongside tow
COX 08-08 Moor a disabled vessel in tow to a float or pier
Time: 1130 Location: Galley
Lunch on your own ($3.65 and must sign in)
Time: 1230 Location: TBD Facilities Remaining Candidates in PM
Date: Tuesday, 01 April 2008 COXSWAIN ONLY
Time: 1900 Location: Sector Portland Training Deck
COX 09-01 Discuss Auxiliary Patrol Commander’s duties K Babick
COX 09-02 Complete Administrative tasks (Orders, Reports, etc.) K Babick
Note: Boat Crew candidates may meet with mentors for sign offs. No Crew classroom training is scheduled.
Date: Saturday, 05 April 2008 ½ Crew & Coxswains in AM
Time: 0800 Location: Facilities TBD
BCM 06-02 Identify Aids To Navigation used in small boat piloting
BCM 06-03 Identify local landmarks used in piloting on a Nautical Chart
COX 03-07 Maneuver and come about in a small channel
COX 03-06 Operate the boat and apply its handling characteristics
in Following, Head and Beam seas
Note: Also conduct MOB evolutions and radio practice while on water.
Time: 1130 Location: Galley
Lunch on your own ($3.65 and must sign in)
Time: 1230 Location: TBD Facilities Remaining Candidates in PM
Same Tasks as in AM
Date: Tuesday, 08 April, 2008 COXSWAIN ONLY
Time: 1900 Location: Sector Portland Training Deck
COX 04-01 Successfully complete the Navigation Rules test.
Note: Boat Crew candidates may meet with mentors for sign offs. No classroom instruction for Crew is scheduled.
Date: Saturday, 12 April 2008 ½ Crew & Coxswain in AM
Time: 0800 Location: TBD Facilities
Towing Practice. Also perform MOB and radio procedures.
Time: 1130 Location: Galley
Lunch on your own ($3.65 and must sign in)
Time: 1230 Location: TBD Facilities Remaining Candidates in PM
Same Tasks as in AM
Check sign ups for Night Nav Exercise
Date: Mon-Weds, 14-16 April 2008 Night Exercises
Time: 1830 Location: TBD Facilities
BCM 08-02 Perform as a Crew Member during a Night
Navigation and Piloting exercise
COX 09-04 Perform a Night Navigation and Piloting Exercise
COX 04-03 Set the proper navigation lights for common
Operational boat evolutions
NOTE: The Night Exercises will be reserved for candidates who have demonstrated the potential for completing their required tasks and will most likely be eligible for QE.
Dates: Saturday, 26 April and Sunday, 27 April 2008
Time: 0800 Location: Sector Portland Training Deck
QE Oral Exams and Underway Check Rides
In summary, here is the 2008 Academy calendar:
- Saturday, 12 January - Division Training – Fueling/Pump Operation –Required for Boat Crew candidates
- Tuesday, 22 January - Intro and get started on classroom instruction
- Saturday, 26 January – Required for Coxswain candidates but all candidates welcome – Nav Rules training and towing instruction. Afternoon session (1300) at Columbia Pool required for Boat Crew candidates – Exposure Suit Swim.
- Tuesday, 29 January
- Tuesday, 05 February
- Saturday, 09 February - TCT required for Boat Crew candidates (0800-1700).
- Tuesday, 12 February
- Tuesday, 19 February
- Tuesday, 26 February
- Saturday, 01 March – On water. MOB, VHF practice, boat handling, line handling
- Tuesday, 04 March
- Tuesday, 11 March
- Saturday, 15 March – Coxswain only. Classroom. SAR/search patterns in the AM , Ops/SAR Manual review in PM
- Tuesday, 18 March
- Saturday, 22 March – Coxswain only. On water. Piloting techniques.
- Tuesday, 25 March
- Saturday, 29 March – On water. Anchoring, towing
- Tuesday, 1 April – Coxswain: Administrative duties, All – Optional sign off session
- Saturday, 5 April – On water. Piloting, boat handling, towing, MOB
- Tuesday, 08 April – Coxswain Nav Rules test, All – Optional sign off session
- Saturday, 12 April – On water. Review all tasks
- Monday-Wednesday, 14-16 April – On water. Night Navigation exercises
- Saturday & Sunday, 26 & 27 April – Classroom and on water. QE Oral exam and check ride