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According to the text, what is the required team uniform for underwater search and recovery?
According to the text, what is the required team uniform for underwater search and recovery?
- Black Taclite shorts
- Grey USRT Team t-shirt (correct)
- Orange gloves
- Black Taclite pants
What type of top may be worn in place of the issued black polo shirt for training or callouts?
What type of top may be worn in place of the issued black polo shirt for training or callouts?
- Issued black Taclite shorts
- Dive flag
- Issued grey USRT Team t-shirt (correct)
- Flares
What is the primary responsibility of the Underwater Search and Recovery Team?
What is the primary responsibility of the Underwater Search and Recovery Team?
- Rescue missions only
- Underwater construction
- Search and recovery only (correct)
- Navigational support
Who are the divers assigned to the USRT?
Who are the divers assigned to the USRT?
What is the role of the Team Commander?
What is the role of the Team Commander?
When will rescue missions be undertaken by the USRT?
When will rescue missions be undertaken by the USRT?
What type of individuals or evidence does the USRT coordinate efforts to locate?
What type of individuals or evidence does the USRT coordinate efforts to locate?
Who is in charge of all operations, oversees all training and non-emergency dives, and prepares the annual budget?
Who is in charge of all operations, oversees all training and non-emergency dives, and prepares the annual budget?
What is the primary responsibility of the line tender during a dive?
What is the primary responsibility of the line tender during a dive?
Who will be designated by the Team commander to oversee the order and maintenance of the USRT diving equipment?
Who will be designated by the Team commander to oversee the order and maintenance of the USRT diving equipment?
What is the function of a safety diver during a dive?
What is the function of a safety diver during a dive?
Who must be current on Department physical fitness tests as per the minimum requirements for application to join USRT?
Who must be current on Department physical fitness tests as per the minimum requirements for application to join USRT?
What does USRT stand for in the given context?
What does USRT stand for in the given context?
What does 'SCUBA' stand for?
What does 'SCUBA' stand for?
What type of dives will be conducted during daylight hours whenever possible?
What type of dives will be conducted during daylight hours whenever possible?
Who is responsible for contact with and directions to the diver down during a dive?
Who is responsible for contact with and directions to the diver down during a dive?
What are the specialized tests referred to in Appendix A and B used for?
What are the specialized tests referred to in Appendix A and B used for?
What is the requirement related to distance of the applicant’s residence from the Department for selection to USRT?
What is the requirement related to distance of the applicant’s residence from the Department for selection to USRT?
Who is responsible for collecting and documenting crime scene evidence, recording location measurements, and other facts pertinent to the investigation?
Who is responsible for collecting and documenting crime scene evidence, recording location measurements, and other facts pertinent to the investigation?
What should officers at the scene do if it is found that no lives are in danger but the situation requires the response of the dive team?
What should officers at the scene do if it is found that no lives are in danger but the situation requires the response of the dive team?
When can the Team Leader deviate from the minimum safe team of three divers when in a recovery mode?
When can the Team Leader deviate from the minimum safe team of three divers when in a recovery mode?
What is the first priority in any dive mission according to the SOP?
What is the first priority in any dive mission according to the SOP?
When should USRT members seek an examination at the Boca Raton Community Hospital?
When should USRT members seek an examination at the Boca Raton Community Hospital?
Who is responsible for recording all missions on the Dive/Mission Log and completing all appropriate Department reports?
Who is responsible for recording all missions on the Dive/Mission Log and completing all appropriate Department reports?
What is the purpose of the USRT vehicle?
What is the purpose of the USRT vehicle?
Who is responsible for the maintenance and monthly inspection of the USRT vehicle?
Who is responsible for the maintenance and monthly inspection of the USRT vehicle?
Who may request assistance from other agencies through the chain of command if additional resources are needed?
Who may request assistance from other agencies through the chain of command if additional resources are needed?
What should divers do if they feel that a mission carries unacceptable risks?
What should divers do if they feel that a mission carries unacceptable risks?
What should be done if a mission is cancelled or a diver refuses to perform a mission?
What should be done if a mission is cancelled or a diver refuses to perform a mission?
Under what circumstance may only one diver be used in a recovery mode?
Under what circumstance may only one diver be used in a recovery mode?
