NVIC 08-14 Task 1.6.A

Survive at sea in the event of a ship abandonment.

PS-X1.5 Knowledge of principles concerning survival, including:

.2 proper use of personal protective clothing and equipment

When asked on a written examination to describe the importance of a proper head cover, layers of clothing, and woolen or insulating clothing,

the candidate describes (or select the answer that describes) the importance of a proper head cover, layers of clothing, and woolen or insulating clothing.

The candidate describes (or selects the answer that describes) the importance of items such as:

1. A proper head cover;
2. Layers of clothing;
3. Woolen or insulating clothing;
4. Immersion suits;
5. Lifejackets, and
6. Thermal-protective aids.