30 Questions
According to the text, what is the required team uniform for underwater search and recovery?
Grey USRT Team t-shirt
What type of top may be worn in place of the issued black polo shirt for training or callouts?
Issued grey USRT Team t-shirt
What is the primary responsibility of the Underwater Search and Recovery Team?
Search and recovery only
Who are the divers assigned to the USRT?
Qualified and certified SCUBA divers
What is the role of the Team Commander?
Direct supervision of the Team Leader
When will rescue missions be undertaken by the USRT?
When absolutely necessary
What type of individuals or evidence does the USRT coordinate efforts to locate?
Individuals or evidence in bodies of water
Who is in charge of all operations, oversees all training and non-emergency dives, and prepares the annual budget?
USRT commander
What is the primary responsibility of the line tender during a dive?
Tracking the location of the diver and the area(s) searched
Who will be designated by the Team commander to oversee the order and maintenance of the USRT diving equipment?
Equipment technician
What is the function of a safety diver during a dive?
Assisting the diver should a recovery be made or an emergency arises
Who must be current on Department physical fitness tests as per the minimum requirements for application to join USRT?
Applicant must be in excellent physical condition
What does USRT stand for in the given context?
Underwater Search and Recovery Team
What does 'SCUBA' stand for?
Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
What type of dives will be conducted during daylight hours whenever possible?
Non-emergency dives
Who is responsible for contact with and directions to the diver down during a dive?
"Line tender"
What are the specialized tests referred to in Appendix A and B used for?
Determining applicant's problem-solving skills in an underwater environment
What is the requirement related to distance of the applicant’s residence from the Department for selection to USRT?
The distance may be a consideration for selection
Who is responsible for collecting and documenting crime scene evidence, recording location measurements, and other facts pertinent to the investigation?
Divers and the Team leader
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?
Advise the supervisor of the situation
When can the Team Leader deviate from the minimum safe team of three divers when in a recovery mode?
Only in extreme situations when the risk is extremely low and the benefits extremely high
What is the first priority in any dive mission according to the SOP?
Diver's safety
When should USRT members seek an examination at the Boca Raton Community Hospital?
When entering water with possible health hazards
Who is responsible for recording all missions on the Dive/Mission Log and completing all appropriate Department reports?
Team leader or his/her designee
What is the purpose of the USRT vehicle?
Transporting the USRT and search and rescue equipment to a dive operation
Who is responsible for the maintenance and monthly inspection of the USRT vehicle?
USRT commander or designee
Who may request assistance from other agencies through the chain of command if additional resources are needed?
Divers and Team leader
What should divers do if they feel that a mission carries unacceptable risks?
Refuse to perform the mission or cancel a mission in progress
What should be done if a mission is cancelled or a diver refuses to perform a mission?
Include reasons and details in the Team leader’s report
Under what circumstance may only one diver be used in a recovery mode?
In extreme situations with very low risk and very high benefits
Test your knowledge of underwater forensic investigation procedures including risk assessment, evidence collection, and team responsibilities. This quiz covers important protocols for conducting investigations in underwater environments.
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