Chemical Flag Basic Use

INTRODUCTIONTO NAVSEA TRAINING KITS

NAVSEA has developed and authorized standardized shipboard training aids to supportthe new Damage Control Plotting Symbology in NSTM 079, Volume 2.

NAVSEA has developed a total of six flag training kits. Collectively 41 types ofdamage or casualties are represented. The six kits consist of the Fire Kit, the DamageControl Kit, the Main Space Kit, the Damage Control 2 Kit, the Structural Kit and theCBR-D Small deck or the CBR-D Kit Large deck. The Fire, Damage Control and MainSpace kits have been in u

Note: This users guide is intended as a general instruction for the use of NAVSEAissued training flags. It is not intended to as a scenario package replacing CNSF orCNAF scenarios or drill packages.

HOW TO GET REPLACEMENT KITS OR FLAGS

• Replacement kits or flags can be purchased under GSA contract: SIN 27-100 Training Devices Contract Number GS-02F-0055U The Slate River Corporation sales@slaterivercorp.com

For general guidelines in the use of NAVSEA Damage Control Training Kits. This guide is only intended to assist the ships Damage Control Training Team in the integration of Damage Control Training kit props into existing damage control scenarios. Questions concerning, comments or suggestions for this guide or the Damage Control Training kits should be sent to: henry.j.kuzma@navy.mil

The General Goals of the Damage Control Casualty Flag Training Set

• Introduce new Damage Control symbology

• Standardize DC training props throughout the fleet

• Reduce workload on DCTT by reducing the time spent:

Planning and setting up drills

Training and retraining the crew on the meaning and purpose of each training prop

Developing own props and relearning training props command to command

Train crewmembers on system color-coding and future Advanced Damage Control Software Systems Symbology

Reduce verbal disclosure.

CONCEPT OF OPERATIONAll training flag have the same general concept of operations of dividing the casualty into 3 phases.

Phase One: Report it (Size it up)

Phase Two: Engaged (Fight it)

Phase Three: No (Monitor it)

Phase One: Report it (Size it up)

The training flag is used alone or in combination with other props to disclose the casualty:

• During this phase the DCTT evaluates the emergency teams initial

assessment of the casualty. Once the DCTT has observed enough actions it can move onto the next phase.

Phase Two: Engaged (Fight it)

The training flag is used alone or in combination with other props to disclose the Engaged phase of the casualty:

• During this phase the DCTT evaluates the emergency teams actions to fight

the casualty. Once the DCTT has observed enough actions it can move onto the

next phase.

Phase Three: No (Monitor it)

The training flag is used alone or in combination with other props to disclose the No phase of the casualty:

• During this phase the DCTT evaluates the emergency teams actions to monitor the casualty. Once the DCTT has observed enough actions it can move onto the next phase.

DCTT Flag Procedures – How to Read and Use

Casualty Title1. D-Casualty title abbreviation.2. DCTT1-Hang the flag DCTT2-Hold the flag3. 030108-Date Mar 01 2008

Directions for REPORTED Phase of the casualty

Example photo of flag use during

each phase ofthe casualty

DCTT Guidance for each

Casualty Phase

Directions for ENGAGED Phase of the casualty

Directions for NO Phase of the casualty

CHMICAL HAZARDDCTT FLAG PROCEDURE CHM-DCTT1-030108SIZE IT UP

Casualty initial reports, assessment, evaluation and information. What do I have?

FIGHT ITCasualty engagement, What am

I doing to make progress

MONITOR ITThe fight is complete,

No further spread, Clean it up

Engaged = (Fight It)Reported = (Size It Up) No = (Monitor It)

1. Hang the flag by the straps provided with the REPORTED ICON displayed in front.2. The CHM flag can be used in combinationwith yellow, green and red markers and whitenote paper to simulate M-8 paper.3. The CHM flag is primarily going to usedto train monitor teams. Monitor teams shouldisolate the CHM flag. 4. Observe the trainee from 3 to 5 minutes to “size up” the contamination. 5. Record all the actions of the trainee including the time it takes the trainee todiscover and report the casualty. 6. It is not necessary for the trainee to complete all the actions in the CHM check list prior to to shifting the flag to the ENGAGED phase of the casualty. Once the trainee has completed or missed enough stepsto judge his or her proficiency move tothe ENGAGED phase.

1. Flip the flag to ENGAGED symbol the trainee(s) are now actively ENGAGING/fighting the casualty.2. Observe the trainee(s) from 10 to 20 minutes to “fight” the casualty.3. Record all the actions of the trainee(s) including the reports, type of repair, PPE,tactics and organization. 4. It is not necessary for the trainee to complete all the actions in the CHM check listprior to to shifting the flag to the NO phase of the casualty. Once the trainee has completed or missed enough stepsto judge his or her proficiency move tothe NO phase.

1.Flip the flag to NO symbol the trainee(s) are now MONITORING/cleaning up the casualty.2. Observe the trainee(s) from 5 to 10 minutes to “monitor” the contaminated area.3. Record all the actions of the trainee(s) including the reports, methods of overhaul, PPE, tactics and organization. 4. It is not necessary for the trainee to complete all the actions in the CHM check listprior to to completing the exercise. Once the trainee has completed or missed enough steps to judge his or her proficiency secure and debrief the trainee(s). 5. Conduct an on station debrief immediately to provide trainees (s) feed back and correct errors .

SIZE IT UP Casualty initial reports, assessment, evaluation

and information. What do I have?

Reported = (Size It Up)

Hang the flag by the straps provided with the REPORTED ICON displayed in front.

FIGHT ITCasualty engagement, What am

I doing to make progress

Engaged = (Fight It)

Flip the flag to ENGAGED symbol. The trainee(s) are now actively ENGAGING/fighting the casualty.

MONITOR ITThe fight is complete,

No further spread, Clean it up

No = (Monitor It)

Flip the flag to NO symbol. The trainee(s) are now MONITORING/cleaning up the casualty.