MAYDAY Procedures

Question 1

What are the 3 steps to an initial MAYDAY

Answer 1

1 - State “MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY”
2 - State Unit number 3 times
3 - State “Command acknowledge”

Question 2

What should be transmitted in a MAYDAY once it is acknowledged by command

Answer 2

1 - Position & name
2 - Location
3 - Nature of the emergency
4 - State “Command acknowledge”

Question 3

What is the procedure if command DOES NOT acknowledge a MAYDAY

Answer 3

1 - Activate EAB on portable radio
2 - Activate your PASS device and key up your portable
3 - Deactivate PASS
4 - State "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY"
5 - State unit number 3 times
6 - State your location
7 - State nature of emergency
8 - State "MAYDAY MAYDAY MAYDAY"
9 - State "Command acknowledge"

Question 4

What is the procedure once the MAYDAY has been completed

Answer 4

Activate PASS alarm and attempt to locate the closest wall/window