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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 1 – Station Organization and Watch-Standing
D.9. Rescue and
Survival Systems
Petty Officer
The unit CO/OIC shall appoint a Petty Officer, in writing, to manage the
Station’s rescue an d survival equipment. This individual shall:
(01) Be a BM2/E-5 or above.
(02) Be familiar with Reference (f).
(03) Administer and coordinate the preventive/planned maintenance
system (PMS) requirements through the appropriate departments.
(04) Issue protective clothing and equipment (organizational clothing)
and account for same using Personal Clothing and Equipment
Form (AF Form 538).
(05) Provide initial training to personnel during equipment issue.
D.10. Law
Enforcement/
Weapons Petty
Officer & SAI
The senior Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME) assigned to a Station
is the Law Enforcement Instructor (LEI), Weapons Petty Officer & Small
Arms Instructor (SAI). Their duties and responsibilities shall include the
following:
(01) Sets up and supervises the unit’s law enforcement training
program IAW Reference (d).
(02) Serve as Small Arms Instructor (SAI) and lead the unit’s weapons
training program.
(03) Serve as Boarding Officer.
(04) Perform all applicable duties of Weapons Officer as outlined in
Reference (i).
(05) Serve on the unit’s LE training board.
(06) Cultivate and nurture relationships with local Law Enforcement
Agencies.
(07) Maintain regular contact with Sector Intel Officer and serve as
conduit for LE intelligence to and from the unit.
(08) Encouraged to certify as Boat Crew Member (not required to
stand regular duty).
If Station PAL does not include an ME1, these duties and responsibilities
will be assigned by the CO/OIC as collateral duties.
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