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Tactical Scenario Exercise (VBSS) Drill Guide:
Compliant VBSS Drill Set (IUU Fishing) for 01 Feb 2015, 0800-1600
Standard Encl:
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SE 15 Exercise Objectives
SE 15 Exercise Assessment Criteria
Drill Paperwork
Evidence Collection Handbook
PURPOSE OF EXERCISE:
To evaluate the ship’s ability to detect, hail, query, conduct small boat ops, equip and brief VBSS team, and ability to board, search vessel,
interview Master of vessel and collect documentation in an asymmetrical environment.
TRAINING MODE: EVALUATION : Objectives listed in Exercise Guide Book
WATCHSTANDER PROFICIENCY:
BASIC / INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED
REFERENCES:
1) SE15 Exercise Guide Book
2) SE15 Exercise Assessment Criteria
3) Participant MIO BILL (If Applicable)
USE OF DEADLY FORCE
MARITIME INTERDICTION OPERATIONS
PERSONALIZED STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES
Safety Precautions and Risk Management (ORM) Controls:
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All Training Team members will take station when directed.
Props and Impositions made by Training Teams must be removed and affected systems and equipment restored after the drill.
Crew served weapons will not be trained.
At NO time will watchstanders/VBSS Team members/Training Team Role-players initiate unnecessary physical contact.
All weapons will be verified clear and safe by Training Team members prior to the start of the exercise.
VBSS TT will verify hard point climbing embarkation before Team climbs and embarks ship.
1.
Safety/Training Time Outs. All training team members are responsible for the safe conduct of training. Take appropriate actions to
prevent personnel or equipment from being placed in a hazardous situation.
‫ ٭‬SAFETY TIME OUT. Anyone may call a SAFETY TIME OUT whenever an unsafe condition is observed. All safety time outs will
be reported via the individual training team leader to ECG. Only the ECG may resume training once the unsafe conditions has been
corrected.
‫ ٭‬TRAINING TIME OUT. A TRAINING TIME OUT may be requested by any training team member and granted only by the training
team leader once obtaining permission from ECG. Training time outs should only be used when a watch stander’s action or non-action
will impede the scenario or training of other watch standers.
2. Expected immediate and controlling actions:
 Requirements: All responses / actions will be IAW CE15 Exercise Guide Book.
 Actual real world response: In the event of a required real world response ensure the word “ACTUAL THREAT, ACTUAL
THREAT” is used in reporting to ECG, pass the word over all available communications, and the drill will be terminated
DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE: Training Team Imposition. In the event a watchstander takes an action or fails to take an action, which would
affect the planned outcome of drill the team leader may authorize adjusting the timeline to allow for the action as long as any necessary
information is disclosed at the same time.
ORM: Probability “C” (may occur in time) with severity II (may cause severe injury / damage) leads to RAC of 3 (moderate). The following
risk factors are likely:
RISK FACTOR
Fall while moving
Negligent weapon firing.
Man Overboard while transiting to
CCOI.
Exposure to water
Water Temperature:________
RAC
4(IIIC)
2(IC)
4(IIIC)
CONTROLLING FACTOR
1) TT safety observer
2) OPFOR will not be moved while cuffed.
1) Lead VBSS Assessor will verify clear and safe for all personnel
prior to start of drill.
2) All VBSS Team members will be issued red/blue M-9’s or actual long
guns with zip ties through receivers. No ammunition will be
distributed.
1) Use slow speed
2) Experienced Coxswain
3) All personnel wearing personal floatation devices
Stay Time =
_________
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Falling off caving / pilot’s ladder
3(IIC)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Exposure to water
Water Temperature:________
Sea state
Excessive force utilized by VBSS
teams
5(IVD)
4(IIIC)
Non-involved ship’s crewmembers
reacting to exercise situations.
5(IIID)
RISK FACTOR
Experienced boat crew
All personnel wearing personal floatation devices
TT safety observer
VBSS TT will inspect embarkation point prior to climbing.
Stay Time = _________
TT Command decision not to employ RHIB
1) TT member will ensure BTM uses only 50% speed can be used for any
Hard/Soft Control techniques.
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2)
Ship’s crew briefed of situation.
Exercise areas cleared of unnecessary personnel during safety walkthrough.
3) OPFOR will wear civilian clothes.
RAC
CONTROLLING FACTOR
Risk Matrix
Probability
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Risk Assessment Codes (RAC) 1 = Critical 2 = Serious 3 = Moderate 4 = Minor 5 = Negligible
Probability
Severity
A – Likely to occur immediately
or within a short period if time.
I - May cause death, loss of facility/asset
B – Probably will occur in time.
II – May cause severe injury, illness, property damages
C – May occur in time.
III – May cause minor injury, illness, property damage
D – Unlikely to occur.
IV – Minimal threat of injury or damage
OVERALL RAC = 3
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SCENARIO OVERVIEW:
A. GEOPOLITICAL SITUATION:
Daily Intelligence summary reports that third country vessels have been illegally fishing which has had a negative effect on the
country’s economy. Reports have also been circulating that vessels have used illegal fishing methods. Reports of suspect fishing
vessels (F/V) have been approaching territorial waters. A Foreign Vessel meeting suspect description spotted at XX' XX' location
with fishing equipment deployed. A local fisherman reported he spotted the vessel meeting the description using illegal methods. If
the F/V is positively identified, the boarding team is to immediately request permission to board the vessel and conduct a search for
illegal fishing equipment or fish. Additionally, the On Scene Commander (OSC) is tasking the boarding team to collect evidence and
biometrics on the Ship’s crew.
B. SCENARIO WATCHBILLS:
TRAINING TEAM
OPFOR WATCHBILL:
ASSIGNMENT
MASTER
CHIEF ENGINEER
DECK HAND
REAL WORLD WATCHBILL:
IAW In port or Under way Watch bill
VBSS TEAM
NAME
BRIDGE
LOCATION
PILOTHOUSE
AUX RM #1
FOCSLE
BOAT DECK
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C. COMMUNICATIONS PLAN: HAND HELD RADIOS
1. REAL WORLD WATCH TEAM:
2. EXERCISE WATCH TEAMS
 MOC
VHF and HF Channel XX
 VBSS TEAM
Hand-held radios
 BO / ABO
Hand-held radios
 CO / OOD / TAO
VHF and HF Channel XX
 Training Teams
VHF and HF Channel XX, Hand held-radios
 Target Vessel (SIM)
VHF and HF Channel XX, Hand-held radios
NOTE: Contact the Command and Control VBSS TT member via VHF and HF Channel XX in the event of a loss of
communications or if a Safety Time Out has been utilized, secondary is use of hand-held radios.
D. COMPARTMENTS UTILIZED:
 PILOTHOUSE
 HELO HANGER (if applicable)
 CREW’S MESS DECKS
 OVERFLOW BERTHING
 ENGINEERING
E.
AUTHORIZED SIMULATIONS/DEVIAITONS
A. Watchstander’s weapons Conditions.
B. ECG notification of outside agencies through dummy circuits.
C. Watch standers will simulate shooting weapons by shouting “BANG”.
D. In play areas will be designated with signs that read “IN PLAY”.
E. OPFOR participants will be wearing civilian clothes.
F. TT members will be wearing Red Armbands and will only intervene for safety or training as required.
G. MIO Boarding After Action Report Message will be generated but NOT TRANSMITTED
H. M/V Hull name will be simulated with RECCE Guides.
I. TT will hard point climbing ladder prior to team climbing for safety. Team member will still hard point once onboard.
J. Simulate passing the word to set ZEBRA main deck and below.
K. Once Biometrics is conducted on one person; simulate Bio on the rest of the crewmembers by advancing the timeline.
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STANDARD LIST OF TRAINING DEVICES:
COND 4 M-9 will be a red/blue gun or actual weapon with receiver zip tied to show clear and safe.
COND 4 M-4/M-16 will be red/blue gun or actual weapon with receiver zip tied to show clear and safe.
COND 4 M500 will be red/blue gun or actual weapon with receiver zip tied to show clear and safe.
#001 IN PLAY signs
#002 OUT OF PLAY
#003 Intel Report of Illicit Fisherman Vessel
#002 Crew’s Manifest
#003 Master ID
#004 Engineer ID
#005 M/V Bill of Lading
#006 Crew ID
#007 Crew ID
#008 M/V Cargo Manifest
#009 Fishing Equipment
#010 Certificate Of Registry for M/V
#011 M/V Dummy Log
#012 M/V Engineering Log
#013 Bill of Health Clearance
#014 M/V Chart
RECCE Guides with M/V pictures
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SCENARIO INJECTS:
 Compliant Boarding
 Biometrics
 Evidence Disposition
 Medical Drill
Submitted: _______________________ (SE Training Team LEADER)
Reviewed: _______________________ (National LNO)\
Approved: _______________________ (CO)
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TRAINING DEVICE #001 “IN PLAY SIGN”- Sign will make areas in play during a boarding.
IN
PLAY
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TRAINING DEVICE #002 “OUT OF PLAY SIGN”- Sign will make areas out of play during a boarding.
OUT OF
PLAY
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TRAINING DEVICE #003- Cabo Verde MOC VESSELS OF INTEREST
****EXERCISE****EXERCISE****EXERCISE****EXERCISE****EXERCISE****
DTG: 190730ZAPR2015
FM: PRAIA MOC//
TO: DAKAR MOC
NOUCKAUT MOC//
UNCLAS//
SUBJ// CABO VERDE VESSELS OF INTEREST
REF/A/ CONVETNTION ON SUB-REGIONAL COOPERATION IN THE EXERCISE OF MARITIME HOT PURSUIT.
COUNTRY YELLOW MOC REPORTS ILLEGAL FISHING ACTIVITY 100730ZMAR2013//
POC/ECG/LCDR CABEZAS, PRAIA MOC//
GENTEXT//
1. (U) CABO VERDE COAST GUARD ARE INVESTIGATING INSTANCES OF ILLEGAL ACTIVITY RELATED TO
ILLEGAL FISHING, NARCOTICS SMUGGLING, AND WEAPONS TRAFFICKING IN CABO VERDE TERRORITORAL
WATERS AND EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONES. THE FOLLOWING VESSELS ARE VESSELS OF INTEREST FOR
CABO VERDE REGARDING ILLEGAL ACTIVITY. CABO VERDE REQUESTS THAT SENEGAL AND MAURITANIA
ASSIST IN THE INVESTIGATION OF THESE ILLEGAL ACTIVES TO DETERMINE IF CRIMES ARE ONGOING.
REQUEST ASSISTANCE IN LOCATING, TRACKING, INTERCEPTING, BOARDING AND SEARCHING OF THE
SUSPECT VESSELS, THE FOLLOWING PARTICULARS ARE KNOWN:
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SHIP:
SUSPECTED ACTIVITY:
LENGTH:
BEAM:
DRAFT:
POSIT:
COURSE/SPEED:
FLAG:
OWNED AND OPERATED:
LEVEL:
LAST PORT OF CALL:
IMO NUMBER:
MV LEO
ILLEGAL FISHING
60 METERS
8 METERS
5 METERS
16º09’N 017º09’W AT 100630ZMAR2013
045º/6KTS
GOVERNMENT OF YELLOW (GoY)
BASS SHIPPING
UNKNOWN
PRAIA, CABO VERDE, 10APR15 1500
UNKNOWN
3.
SHIP:
SUSPECTED ACTIVITY:
LENGTH:
BEAM:
DRAFT:
POSIT:
COURSE/SPEED:
FLAG:
OWNED AND OPERATED:
LEVEL:
LAST PORT OF CALL:
IMO NUMBER:
MV STING RAY
ILLEGAL FISHING
60 METERS
8 METERS
5 METERS
16º09’N 017º09’W AT 100630ZMAR2013
045º/6KTS
GOVERNMENT OF YELLOW (GoY)
BASS SHIPPING
UNKNOWN
PRAIA, CABO VERDE, 10APR15 1500
UNKNOWN
3.
SHIP:
SUSPECTED ACTIVITY:
LENGTH:
BEAM:
DRAFT:
POSIT:
COURSE/SPEED:
FLAG:
OWNED AND OPERATED:
LEVEL:
LAST PORT OF CALL:
IMO NUMBER:
MV DORADE
ILLEGAL FISHING
60 METERS
8 METERS
5 METERS
16º09’N 017º09’W AT 100630ZMAR2013
045º/6KTS
GOVERNMENT OF YELLOW (GoY)
BASS SHIPPING
UNKNOWN
PRAIA, CABO VERDE, 10APR15 1500
UNKNOWN
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4.
SHIP:
SUSPECTED ACTIVITY:
LENGTH:
BEAM:
DRAFT:
POSIT:
COURSE/SPEED:
FLAG:
OWNED AND OPERATED:
LEVEL:
LAST PORT OF CALL:
IMO NUMBER:
MV SHARK
WEAPONS TRAFFICKING
60 METERS
8 METERS
5 METERS
16º09’N 017º09’W AT 100630ZMAR2013
045º/6KTS
GOVERNMENT OF RED (GoR)
REMMINGTON INTERNATIONAL
UNKNOWN
PRAIA, CABO VERDE, 10APR15 1500
UNKNOWN
5.
SHIP:
SUSPECTED ACTIVITY:
LENGTH:
BEAM:
DRAFT:
POSIT:
COURSE/SPEED:
FLAG:
OWNED AND OPERATED:
LEVEL:
LAST PORT OF CALL:
IMO NUMBER:
MV SHARK
DRUG SMUGGLING
60 METERS
8 METERS
5 METERS
16º09’N 017º09’W AT 100630ZMAR2013
045º/6KTS
GOVERNMENT OF RED (GoR)
REMMINGTON INTERNATIONAL
UNKNOWN
BOGATA, COLUMBIA, 10APR15 1500
UNKNOWN
6. (U) CABO VERDE REQUESTS TO USE ALL ASSETS AVAILABLE TO EXECUTE THIS SEARCH.
7. (U) REQUEST ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE VESSELS BE SENT TO CABO VERDE MOC AT
[email protected] OR BY PHONE TO +00 000 000 0000
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G. SCENARIO TIMELINE:
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TIME
EVENT TITLE
TT ACTIONS
1 - 48 HR
Mission Planning
1.Praia MOC send vessels of interest report to SEN and
MRT MOC.
2.
- 48 HR
Mission Planning
Place contact for MV LEO in CPV EEZ in SeaVison/AIS
or applicable MDA tools. MV LEO will be headed East
into MRT EEZ.
3.
- 48 HR
Mission Planning
Place contact for MV STINGRAY in CPV EEZ in
SeaVison/AIS or applicable MDA tools. MV
STINGRAY will be headed East into SEN EEZ
4.
-48 HR
Mission Planning
5.
- 24 HR
Mission Planning
1. Receive additional Intel from MOC
1. MRT and SEN MOCs remain
vigilant for CPV VOI. Develop
mission brief
1. Praia MOC provides Contact
Report for MV LEO leaving
CABO Verde EEZ to MRT MOC
IAW SOP 004
1. Praia MOC provides Contact
Report for MV LEO leaving
CABO Verde EEZ to SEN MOC
IAW SOP 004
MRT MOC begins tracking MV
LEO. Orders surface asset and
boarding team to prepare for
boarding in next 48 hours
1. Further develop mission brief
6.
-12 HR
TT Brief
1. Brief Scenario Package
1. All TT members present
7.
WATCHSTANDER
EXPECTED ACTIONS
1. Inform CPV about location of
MV LEO IAW SOP 004. Vector
surface asset to intercept MV LEO
CPV provide addition information
on MV LEO.
8.
9.
10.
11. 2 -1 HR
Real World
1. Report completion to TT Leader
Watchstander Brief
12. 2 - 45 min
VBSS TT
Conduct safety
walkthrough
1. Post VBSS TT member acting as ship’s master on
Target Vessel bridge
2. Post OPFOR crewmembers acting as role players.
3. Ensure props are in place for sweep teams.
4. VBSS TT posted at embarkation point.
5. VBSS TT will take a Training Time Out to Hard point
the ladder before BTM climb.
OBJECTIVES AND
MEASURES OF
PERFORMANCE
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13. 3
00
COMEX
1. TT Leader sets a training environment for the ship.
14.
+ 05
Detection
15.
+ 05
Detection
Repond to queries with information given in Training
AID #00
16.
+ 05
Detection
ECG in MOC simulate Country Yellow Embassy
17. 2
9
VBSS-04 (Preboarding)
1. Give approval to conduct boarding once all required
information has been obtained.
18. 2
9
RHIB Ops
1. Conduct pre-boarding
horseshoe maneuver.
2. Request permission to go
alongside CCOI.
19. 2
9
VBSS-05
(Boarding)
1. VBSS team will hard point
ladder over TT hard point.
2. VBSS team disembarks RHIB
and tactically embark CCOI
creating tactical bubble.
3. Position RHIB aft of CCOI
between M/V and MOTHER.
1. MRT Surface Ship finds and
tracks MV LEO. Verify data on
AIS and Intel Reports. Report
situation to MOC. Query MV LEO
Report information to MOC.
Request permission to conduct
boarding
MOC contact embassy or required
personnel to gain host nation
consent to board. MOC relay
boarding consent to MRT Surface
ship
1. State ability to board.
2. MOC INTEL brief.
3. CO/OOD/BO/LNO brief on
bridge.
3. Team brief
4. ABO review PPR’s and code
words.
5. ABO review boarding
procedures.
6. Embark RHIB team and
equipment.
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20. 2
9
Initial Safety
Inspection
The Ship’s Master will turn over Fishing Licenses,
Fishing Logs, Certificate of Registry, Crew List,
International Ship Security Certificate, Navigability
Certificate,
Discrepancies to be found
A) Fishing license is for different vessel.
B) Non-Demersal catch exceeds limits on license.
C) IMO number of Certificate of Registry does not match
that on Security Certificate.
D) Owner name of Certificate of Registry does not match
that on Security Certificate.
1. Sweep team (B) take bridge and
(A) take engineering. Conduct
initial safety inspection and
establish comms.
2. Security team account for and
secure ships crew.
3. BO meets with Master. Should
ask to Ship’s documents.
4. ABO coordinate sweep teams
movements.
5. Make reports to MOTHER.
21. 2
9
Ship’s Master
Interview
Provide paperwork and information as requested.
1. BO collect documentation.
2. ABO coordinate team activities
3. ABO inventory Electronic
Equipment.
22. 2
9
Search of Vessel
1. Ensure contraband is located before Sweep team
secures.
1. Sweep team conduct search of
all areas.
2. Inspect crews berthing and mess
decks.
3. Make reports to ABO.
23. 2
9
Search of Vessel
1. Ensure soundings are conducted correctly
2. Results are matched with logs
1. Sweep team meet with engineer.
2. Conduct search.
3. Conduct soundings and
compare with logs.
4. Make reports to ABO.
Evidence Inject
1. Evidence Disposition
1. Take pictures.
1. See Enclosure
1. Inspect crew spaces for
weapons & contraband.
3. Gather intel information.
4. Make reports to ABO.
24.
25. 2
9
+ 60
Search of Vessel
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Medical Inject
TT Touch BTM on the arm as “BROKEN ARM” .
27. 2
9
Search of Vessel
1. Crew members perform functions as requested by
Security team. They will provide Identification
Documentation as request.
2. Will initiate a “Safety Time Out” if Security team
applies more force then necessary.
3. Once SAT Biometrics has been collected from one
crew member, simulate collection of the rest of crew.
28.
Search of Vessel
29.
EGRESS
TT provide information for VBSS Team to EGRESS.
30.
DISEMBARK
TT ensures team is accounted for and safely disembarks.
DEBRIEF
Training Team members debrief watch teams on station.
26.
31. 2
9
+ 90
TBD
1. VBSS team takes appropriate
response for medical for Broken
Arm
A. Splint limb in the position it
was found in
B. Mold & measure splint on
unaffected limb
C. Splint must be long enough to
immobilize the joints above and
below the injury
D. Call in medical incident
1. Security team account for crew
personnel.
2. Compare crew information to
crew roster.
3. Conduct safety inspection of
each crewmember.
4. Collect Biometrics from the
crew members.
1. BTM Lead reports to Mother
Ship with status of boarding.
Mother Ship or BTM reports to
MOC
2. MOC reports boarding status to
customs, fisheries, and applicable
agencies. Reports boarding status
to Flag State Embassy.
3. Decision to fine or hold vessel is
made, instruction given to Mother
Ship and BTM.
4. BTM give tickets or fines for
illegal fishing as required.
BTM/Mother Ship follows
direction from MOC.
1. VBSS Team tactically egresses
to disembarkation point.
2. VBSS Team creates bubble.
VBSS Team disembarks.
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32. 2
9
TBD
DEBRIEF
1. VBSS Team muster in
designated area for debrief .
2. Each Team member debriefs
Biometrics or INTEL that was
collected.
33. 2
9
34. 2
9
TBD
DEBRIEF
TT muster in designated area for debrief
TBD
DEBRIEF
Verify with MOC what information was received
Note: All events are Watch team / VBSS Team driven, the timeline will be adjusted to match watchstanders actions.
Submitted: _______________________ (VBSS Training Team LEADER)
Reviewed: _______________________ (Weapons Officer)
Reviewed: _______________________ (XO)
Approved: _______________________ (CO)
General information for the crew:
All crewmembers will interact with the boarding team.
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F/V Elania is a Blue flagged vessel that is home ported in Port Blue in Country Blue. The vessel is capable of getting underway for 6 days
without resupply. F/V Elania is at sea approximately four times per month.
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Role Portrayal:
Note: Role players shall be instructed to utilize their true first names. If a role player is uncomfortable with using their true name, it should be made
known prior to the start of the boarding operation and a fake name should be shared with fellow crewmembers to ensure success of the scenario.
Master: You are cooperative but do not admit to illegal fishing. You will state that the First Mate is responsible for navigation of the vessel. If it is
discovered that your story is conflicting with the First Mate, admit that you have fished illegally. State that you were concerned about the crew and
wanted to ensure that they are able to take care of their families.
First Mate: You are cooperative but do not admit to illegal fishing. Explain that the Master provides course direction and you ensure the instructions
are followed. You have areas in which you typically fish. If asked about the typical fishing areas, become nervous. Become very repetitive and
explain this is your normal area.
Engineer: You are cooperative and polite. Explain that you are on a routine fishing trip. You mainly stay in the engineering spaces. Explain that any
questions about fishing locations would have to be posed to the Master or First Mate. You know nothing else.
Crewmember #1: You are cooperative but annoyed by the presence of the boarding team. You will complain that the boarding team is keeping you
from earning money you need to survive. Maintain that you have done nothing wrong.
Crewmember #2: You are cooperative and maintain that you are fishing. You will repeatedly state that you have been fishing all your life and it is
your passion.
Suggested Props:
Fishing equipment
Props (if utilized) shall be placed in an area of the target vessel that facilitates proper searches, allowing the demonstration of skill sets necessary to
successful operations.
Desired end state:
Teams must effectively conduct the boarding and justify all actions and rationale during post-boarding discussions with evaluators.