MARCOM 1

What is the primary purpose of the IAMSAR Manual?

• To regulate air traffic

• To promote international trade

• To assist States in meeting their SAR needs

• To provide entertainment for sailors

Which organization coordinates global SAR services?

• World Health Organization (WHO)

• International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)

• United Nations (UN)

• International Monetary Fund (IMF)

What does Volume I of the IAMSAR Manual focus on?

• Legal obligations of ship masters

• Organization and management of SAR systems

• Mobile facilities

• Missions coordination

What is the role of the SAR Mission Coordinator (SMC)?

• To manage the entire SAR system

• To guide a SAR operation during a specific incident

• To provide medical assistance

• To coordinate training for SAR personnel

What is a Search and Rescue Region (SRR)?

• An area associated with a rescue coordination center

• A designated area for fishing

• A zone for military operations

• A region for air traffic control

What is the responsibility of a ship master upon receiving a distress signal?

• To proceed with all speed to assist

• To report the signal to the nearest port

• To ignore the signal

• To contact the coast guard only

Which volume of the IAMSAR Manual is intended for use aboard rescue units?

• Volume I

• Volume III

• Volume II

• Volume IV

What does AMVER stand for?

• Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue System

• Aerial Maritime Vessel Emergency Response

• Automated Marine Vessel Emergency Rescue

• Automated Maritime Vessel Emergency Response

What is the primary function of the On-Scene Coordinator (OSC)?

• To establish rescue coordination centers

• To provide medical assistance

• To coordinate activities of multiple SAR facilities

• To manage the entire SAR system

What is the working language for operational centers coordinating SAR operations?

• Spanish

• French

• English

• Mandarin