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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 5 – Mission Types
F.6. Unit
Requirements
Unit requirements in support of MILOPS consist of the following:
(01)
Provide credible presence and conduct surveillance of critical
maritime areas.
(02) Detect, classify, and identify targets of interest, and intercept and
prosecute targets as directed.
(03) For those units whose AOR contains a designated strategic port,
conduct boarding as necessary of vessels in and around strategic
ports during Threat Conditions (MARSEC).
(04) For those units whose AOR contains a designated strategic port:
a) Conduct boardings as necessary of vessels in and around strategic
ports consistent with operational guidance.
b) Maintain capability to take necessary actions to detect, deter,
intercept, and incapacitate hostile vessels.
c) Conduct patrols as necessary.
d) Conduct boardings and support missions to DoD as directed.
All the above activities will be coordinated by the Sector.
2-120