Team RB-M

RB-M What to Expect Information


The RB-M Project, working with the Sponsor’s Representative (Boat Forces, CG-731), has designed the RB-M to be as “turn-key” as possible. However, receiving units must address specific issues to be prepared to receive their new boat.

The following is a list of these issues that will need to be addressed by the receiving unit. For questions about these issues, please contact Mr. David Shepard at the Office of Boat Forces (CG-731) (David.M.Shepard@uscg.mil).

  1. Shore Tie - RB-M requires 120 VAC, Single Phase, 60HZ power at the pier rated for 100 amps. The RB-M will come with a 50-ft shore tie cable. This cable comes with a Russelstoll Plug p/n JPS1023H. The pier-side female receptacle shall be a Russelstoll receptacle, p/n JRSA1023H, to accept this plug. Units that do not meet the shore power requirements or require a longer shore tie cable should contact Mr. Roy Brown (CG-937) at (202) 475-3113 or Roy.R.Brown@uscg.mil or Mr. David Shepard (CG-731) at (202) 372-2468 or David.M.Shepard@uscg.mil.

  2. Outfit Item Assembly – The RB-M has an extensive list of outfit that comes with the boat. Click here to download the document. However, this outfit comes directly as ordered from the suppliers and requires assembly to make sure the outfit is ready for use. This includes:

    1. Stokes Litter – The Stokes litter configuration must be checked in accordance with the COMDTINST M10470.10 (series), CH 3, A.2 and in accordance with the MPC at the Boat Forces website on the CG Web. A link has been provided but may not be accessible unless you have access to CG Web (http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-RCB/SurvivalMPCs.htm).

    2. Skiff Hook – The skiff hook clip is provided but must be mounted to the boat hook.

  3. PRO Provided Outfit – Some of the outfit items have been changed since contract award, however the contract has yet to catch up to these changes. To provide an interim solution, the PRO will be providing a few items separate from the contract. These will be provided at delivery and include:

    1. Boat Gunner’s Restraint Tether - The aft gun mount requires a gunner restraint tether that is longer than the standard tether in order to fit around the tow bitt (Ref: COMDT COGARD 292045Z MAR 2007).

    2. Aft gun mount - Provide four (4) stainless steel two inch bolts for securing gun pintle mount to the tow bitt.

  4. Unit Provided Outfit – The following outfit is not being provided with RB-M. This outfit can either be cross-decked from an existing platform or purchased new.

    1. First Responder Kit – There is storage for the First Responder kit on the forward bulkhead of the Survivor’s Compartment. The First Responder Kit is not provided with the RB-M (365-D Urban Rescue Back Pack - https://www585.ssldomain.com/rbfab/item-details).

    2. Damage Control (DC) Kit – A bag is provided for the DC Kit, which is to be stowed below the deck plates in the Survivor’s Compartment. The contents of the DC Kit are not included (Refer to the 47 FT MLB Equipment and Stowage AEL 2-909600002 for a list of detailed items).

    3. Boat Pyrotechnics - The unit is responsible for providing boat pyrotechnics in accordance with COMDTINST M8000.2 (series) and ALCOAST 535-02. A storage container and dedicated storage locker have been provided on RB-M.

    4. Mooring Lines – The RB-M comes with mooring lines that are to be carried onboard as part of the boat outfit. Additional mooring lines necessary for long term mooring at the unit are not provided.

    5. Chart Plotter Card – The RB-M includes a new configuration of the standard Scalable Integrated Navigation System (SINS) electronics package. The configuration of SINS is controlled by C2CEN, and you should not need to change any settings other than user preferences such as gain, sea clutter, and rain clutter. Chart cards for your AOR are not furnished with RB-M and must be obtained locally. If you do not already have a card and/or update service, these can be purchased through C-MAP (http://www.c-map.com/index2.html). The SINS provided on RB-M is capable of utilizing the Max Mega Wide cards, which may provide more detail for some AORs. The company POC is Norma Jean Finn, and she may be reached at (800) 424-2627. The company offers a 25% discount to the CG.

    6. Helmets - Combat Mark II Helmet made by RBR Tactical Armor Inc. (http://www.rbrtactical.com) (Ref: COMDT COGARD 132001Z APR 2007 – Boat Gunner Ensemble – Ballistic Helmet & Ballistic Goggles).

  5. EPIRB – RB-M is provided with an EPIRB, however, the unit is responsible for ensuring the EPIRB is properly registered.

  6. DSC Radio – The DSC Radio will be pre-loaded with the MMSI number.

  7. Compass Adjustment – Although the compass has been calibrated during testing, the compass has not been swung as required by Chapter 14.C.11, Boat Crewman Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M1614.5 (series). The PRO will fund the initial swinging of the compass. Contact Terry Brennan at terrence.j.brennan@uscg.mil or (253) 867-2610 ext. 3034 with local vendor information to set up payment.