How does the searching vessel's radar interrogate a survival craft SART?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — The SART responds automatically when it detects the search craft or other vessels' X-Band radar signal.

Under USCG National Maritime Center examination standards, the accepted correct answer is: The SART responds automatically when it detects the search craft or other vessels' X-Band radar signal..

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