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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 5 – Mission Types
ELT Response
C.3. Procedures
Units shall respond to reports of observed violations of U.S. laws or
regulations (including pollution laws) in their AOR when it is (1) lawful
and appropriate, and (2) the resources required to respond in a safe and
effective manner are available. Units shall contact their Operational
Commander before dispatching any resources:
(01)
If there is any question whether or not the requested (or intended)
action is lawful and appropriate.
(02) When there are significant potential risks to people or property,
including Coast Guard persons or property (e.g. shots fired).
(03) If the unit’s resources (people or equipment) are inadequate for a
safe and effective response.
Units shall integrate the principals of ORM into daily processes, as
appropriate, to help ensure mission success and safety of personnel. ELT
response actions generally require close coordination with other
agencies. Up-to-date agency contacts for ELT response operations within
the unit’s AOR should be maintained at the Area, District, Sector, and
unit.
ELT Patrols
C.4. Patrols
Patrols are the action of traversing an area for observation or the
maintenance of security. Coast Guard LE patrol activity is conducted on,
under, and above waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States
and the high seas, and ashore at facilities adjacent to waters subject to the
jurisdiction of the United States. The purpose of patrol activity is to:
(01) Deter unlawful activity.
(02) Detect unlawful activity.
(03) Preempt or interdict unlawful activity.
(04) Maintain organizational situational awareness.
Coast Guard LE officers often engage in domestic LE activities, such as
maritime and facility patrols, that generally do not involve either the
ongoing investigation of specific criminal activities or the prevention of
catastrophic events or harm to the national security.
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