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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 1 – Station Organization and Watch-Standing
D.2. XO and
XPO
The duties of the XO/XPO are as follows:
(01) Perform the duties of the XO or XPO as specified in Reference
(i).
(02) Assist the CO or OIC generally in the administration of the
functions of the Station.
(03)
Serve as Administration Officer unless an independent duty
Yeoman (YN) is assigned.
(04) Serve as Supply Officer unless an independent duty Storekeeper
(SK) is assigned.
D.3. EPO
The duties of the EPO are as follows:
(01) Perform the duties of the head of a department as specified in
Reference (i).
(02) Manage the Engineering Department and be responsible to the
CO/OIC for the maintenance of boats, associated equipment,
vehicles, and the Station facilities.
(03) Administer the Engineering Department in accordance with all
controlling directives.
(04) Establish and maintain a program for the maintenance and repair
of buildings, grounds, boats, and vehicles.
(05) Establish and maintain a vehicle operator training and
qualification program.
(06) Provide physical security services.
(07) Approve or reject completed maintenance or repair work based
on appropriate standards.
(08) Initiate action for survey in the event of loss, damage, or
destruction of accountable items.
(09) Maintain liaison with the Supply Department; provide technical
advice for procuring and requisitioning engineering materiel,
supplies, and allowance list spares.
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