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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 3 – Standards of Boat Operations
Se ction M. Use of Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Introduction
M.1. Procurement,
Ownership, and
Operation
M.1.a. Requests
for Waivers
M.1.b. Expenditure
of Funds
“Personal Watercraft” means a vessel less than 16 ft in length which is
designed to be operated by a person or persons sitting, standing, or
kneeling on, rather than within, the confines of a hull.
Procurement, ownership, and operation of personal watercraft by Coast
Guard active duty and reserve units is not authorized without a specific
written waiver from Commandant (DCO).
Requests for waivers must include a plan that includes concept of
operation.
Account Certifying Officers and other procurement officials shall not
authorize the expenditure of funds for the purchase, support, or operation
of personal watercraft in the absence of a waiver from Commandant
(DCO) allowing purchase and operation.
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