USCG Exam PracticeLeeway allowance in plotting
Under 33 CFR §164.38, after an acquired target or own ship completes a maneuver, the ARPA must present an indication of the target's motion trend within what time period, and display the target's predicted motion within what subsequent period?
- A. Motion trend within 3 minutes; predicted motion within 5 minutes
- ✓ Motion trend within 1 minute; predicted motion within 3 minutesCorrect
- C. Motion trend within 30 seconds; predicted motion within 2 minutes
- D. Motion trend within 2 minutes; predicted motion within 4 minutes
Why B is correct
33 CFR §164.38, Appendix A, paragraph 3.8.4 states that after a tracked target or own ship has completed a maneuver, the system shall present within not more than one minute an indication of the target's motion trend, and display within three minutes the target's predicted motion.
Cited:33 CFR §164.38