USCG Boarding Team Member Practice Exam 2025 – Comprehensive Prep

The correct choice emphasizes the importance of situational awareness and safety during an Information Security Survey (ISS). By alerting the boarding team to items of a suspicious nature, team members can ensure they remain vigilant and are aware of potential threats or hazards that may be present onboard the vessel. This proactive communication is crucial in a boarding operation, where unknown risks can arise quickly.

Vigilance in identifying suspicious items can help prevent accidents or encounters with dangerous situations that could jeopardize the safety of the boarding team and the vessel’s crew. Recognizing potential hazards allows the team to take appropriate actions to mitigate risks before they escalate.

While engaging with crew members, documenting findings, and inspecting the vessel's documentation are indeed important aspects of the boarding process, they do not directly address the immediate need to be aware of suspicious items that could pose direct hazards during the operation. Thus, the primary focus of precautionary measures in this context should be on identifying and communicating any suspicious items that might compromise the safety of the boarding team.