NVIC 08-14 Task 1.14.L

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

PS-X1.5 Proficiency in the use of lifesaving appliances normally carried on ships

Given a hand held portable VHF radio, and given an emergency scenario or the order to communicate by radio with approaching rescuers,

the candidate simulates operating the controls of a portable VHF radio to properly communicate with approaching rescuers.

The candidate correctly demonstrates all of the following operations, features and controls:

1. Turning radio on;
2. Adjusting volume;
3. Adjusting squelch;
4. Operating switch to transmit; and
5. Simulating the broadcast of the appropriate message on the proper channel for the scenario given or communicating with approaching rescuers.