To: "Mark L. Fleder" <MFleder@connellfoley.com>
Subject: Communications Report-June 2009
To All,
My monthly report for June 2009 is attached. Attached also is a document titled ÒPatrol CommunicationsÓ which is a revision of the original version that I wrote back in 2001. The intent is to provide both information on proper patrol communications and a script for training new boat crew personnel. In a separate e-mail I will forward copies to the SO-MT and SO-CM, Div. 2. Please post on the Flotilla 22 website so that members in training and any now qualified members may obtain a copy. Thanks for your assistance in getting this to our members.
L.A. Bopp
FSO-CM 22
PATROL COMMUNICATIONS
Prior to getting underway, contact Sector New York by Land Line or Cell Phone at 718-354-4141
and provide the information they require: Facility Identification number, number of persons on board (POB), Cell Phone Number, Patrol Area, and any additional information they may request. Obtain the VHF Radio Channel to monitor (usually 21A) and the your required OPS and POSITION reporting period. (1 hr.-1/2 hr. etc.)
The following Communications will be conducted on Channel 21 Alfa unless otherwise specified by
Sector New York. In the event that radio communication cannot be established after several tries, use cell phone to above listed number. Additionally, use Cell Phone, not radio, to pass sensitive information.
Remember that many persons monitor Coast Guard radio frequencies, and that Service Radiotelephone
Procedures must be observed at all times. When very busy, Sector my take a moment or two to respond.
Underway: Sector New York, Sector New York, this is Auxiliary Vessel (6 digit I.D.) OVER.
Sector New York acknowledges.
Sector New York this is ( last 3 digits of ID) Underway at give time, number of POB, and ETA (estimated time of arrival to patrol arrea)
Temporary : Sector New York this is Auxiliary _ _ _ this unit will be off the air for (state reason)
Stop and will advise when underway. OVER
Enroute Sector acknowledges.
Sector New York, this is Auxiliary _ _ _ OVER
Sector acknowledges.
Sector New York _ _ _. underway and resuming patrol, OVER
Sector acknowledges.
Periodic OPS / Position Report: Sector New York this is Auxiliary _ _ _ OVER.
Sector acknowledges.
Sector New York this is _ _ _ , OPS Normal, position ( near landmark or buoy, or
GPS Coordinates. (include N for Lat. and W for Lon.) OVER.
Sector acknowledges.
Distress Case: Sector New York, this is Auxiliary _ _ _, OVER.
Sector acknowledges.
Sector New York this is Auxiliary _ _ _ On scene with a distressed vessel, Registration
number is____________, description is _____________, nature of distress and if in
imminent danger and if distressed has contacted commercial assistance. Indicate to Sector
if you are capable to provide required assistance. Abide by their decision to assist or not.
Sector gives instruction for your participation.
Sector New York, WILCO, OUT
If assistance is rendered by the Auxiliay _ _ _, provide OPS report periodically and
advise Sector New York time case completed and patrol resumed. Be sure to acquire all
pertinent information for completion of SAR Form.
Docking at Station Sandy Hook: Station Sandy Hook this is Auxiliary _ _ _ _ _ _ OVER.
Station acknowledges.
Station Sandy Hook Auxiliary _ _ _ Request permission to moor (or refuel)at Station, OVER.
Station response given.
Station Sandy Hook _ _ _ WILCO, OUT
Advise Sector New York by radio or Cell Phone and again when you resume patrol.
Terminating Patrol: Sector New York this is Auxiliary _ _ _ _ _ _, OVER.
Sector acknowledges.
Sector New York this is _ _ _ request permission to return to homeport and terminate
patrol at that time, OVER.
Sector responds.
Sector New York, _ _ _ WILCO, OUT.
Advise Sector New York by radio or Cell Phone when you are safely moored at your
homeport. You must continue to provide OPS reports periodically along the way.
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