DC training effectiveness is directly related to realistic training scenarios. Too many simulations weaken drills, causing personnel to lose interest and enthusiasm, which significantly degrades training effectiveness. DCTT disclosures must be realistic and clear; manipulating indicators, staging realistic props, generating smoke and standard disclosure techniques will reduce confusion and increase training effectiveness. The following is a list of recommended methods and techniques for the DCTT to utilize. FIRE – Smoke Generator firefighter’s proficiency effectiveness of smoke boundaries smoke removal procedures emergency egress smoke curtain effectiveness NFTI training. – Strobe Lights simulate flame used in cableways or on electrical panel to simulate “C” fire. – Red Flashing Beacon - rotating light to simulate flames. – Chem-Lights - simulate hang fires (use red if available). – DCTI waving red flag or red lens flashlight or hand held battery-operated fan with red plastic streamers. – Black cloth taped over item in question to indicate charred motor controllers, light fitting, etc. FLOODING – Portable pipe with holes - adaptable to 1 1/2 inches to 2 1/2 inches fireplug or stanchion - use on weather deck plug - tag valve open - excellent pipe patching trainer. Example is NSTM 079, Volume 2, page 12. – Colored tape tied around firemain and run out along the deck - indicates source and water depth. Use grease pencil on pipe to indicate leak for actual patching required. – Chem-Lights - Used to indicated flooding; 1 light - 1 ft, 2 lights, - 2 ft, etc. (Use blue lights if available). – Simulated Holes - Use cutout cardboard or steel plate - attach to bulkhead. Example in NSTM 079, Volume 2 page DCTT DRESS – Distinguising clothing markings - arm band, red ball caps, red coveralls, flight deck jerseys, etc. EMERGENCY EGRESS – Use blindfolds for all personnel. – Use training EEBDs if sufficient quantities are available. DISCLOSURES AND SIMULATIONS – Halon/CO₂ flooding released: Pull pins on KIDDE switches for ventilation and alarms. – CO₂ dumped in module/enclosure: Place white paper over glass window. – Fire/smoke in module/enclosure Place red and black design/flag over observation window. – Alarms: Place chem-lights at several locations after fire party has extinguished main fire. – Sparking: Use welder’s sparking tool or strobe light. – Explosion: Bang on deckplates - the more noise the better the drills. REPAIR PARTY ACTION should include: — — Charge fire hoses for all drills. Conduct actual shoring and pipe patchine - (2 x 4s - cheap way to do shoring). Rig P250 - deep suction, Light off OBAs as practical in consideration of allowance requirements. (Never use training canisters in a drill scenario.) Exothermic Cutters: Use topside on scrap metal. – Casualty Power: Rig and energize. – Rig Sub-Pump: Place pump in clean trash can full of water. 11. Figure 5-2.-Damage Control Training Techniques. 5-10