comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 3 – Standards of Boat Operations
L.2. Beach
Rescue
CAUTION!
Helicopter response is the preferred method of retrieving people in the
water from beach surf areas.
Units that attempt off road beach/shore launching do so at extreme risk. Units
should verify GSA vehicle policies regarding use of GSA vehicles or commercially
leased vehicles in off road environments.
L.3.a. Unit or
Local Agencies
L.3.b. Developing
Procedures
Generally, local agencies are better equipped and trained for beach
rescue. Units will not normally undertake beach rescues alone. Liaison
with local rescue authorities is strongly encouraged. Units in AORs
where local agencies may call upon the Coast Guard to assist with beach
rescues must clearly establish, in writing, each agency’s responsibilities
and limitations in this area. Copies of these agreements shall be provided
to the Operational Commander and District Commander.
When developing procedures for participating in beach responses in
support of other agencies, units should establish the following:
t agency retains jurisdiction in beach areas within the unit’s
AOR?
(01) Wha
(02) Does that agency have trained swimmers and appropriate
equipment?
(03) Under what circumstances will the Coast Guard be called upon to
perform as the OSC?
The CO/OIC will develop training and qualification guidance for
crewmembers likely to be involved in beach rescue missions.
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