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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 1 – Station Organization and Watch-Standing
Deck Department
D.8. Department
Head
A senior Boatswain’s Mate (i.e. E-6 or above), subordinate to the
XO/XPO, shall perform the duties as head of the Deck Department:
(01) Perform the duties of the head
Reference (i).
of a department as specified by
(02) Manage the Deck Department and be responsible to the CO/OIC
for the topside maintenance of boats, associated equipment,
vehicles, and the unit facilities.
(03) Serve as Operations Officer.
(04) Serve as Communications Officer.
(05) Serve as Navigation Petty Officer.
NOTE
If the requirement for an E-6 Boatswain’s Mate is unachievable due to the Station
billet structure, the next senior BM shall perform this duty.
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