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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 1 – Station Organization and Watch-Standing
F.3. OOD
Position
The OOD is a designated watch position. The OOD provides operations
planning or execution oversight for SAR and other missions for the
Station CO/OIC.
(01) An OOD is not normally required for low operational tempo
Stations. Stations with seasonal variation in operational temp
should not maintain an OOD watch position during activity
periods.
(02) Stations with two or more response missions after normal
working hours on two or more days a week may require an OOD.
F.4. OOD
Responsibilities
The OOD shall be responsible for Station operations, administrative
requirements associated with Station operations, and the physical
security of the unit as the designated representative of the CO/OIC. The
OOD, with the authority as delegated by the Station CO/OIC, shall:
(01) Interact with the media and local community after normal
working hours.
(02) Plan and manage the execution of Station operations.
(03) Direct the duty section’s daily routine:
a. Facility emergency plans (e.g. fire, bomb threats).
b. Station security.
c. Housekeeping and routine maintenance.
d. Operations related administration (e.g. messages and reports).
Specific duties of the OOD shall be defined in Station instructions. The
authorities delegated to the OOD shall be designated in writing.
F.5. Duty Boat
Crew
Stations shall maintain response boat crews in accordance with boat
readiness requirements and all other appropriate guidelines set forth by
the cognizant District Commander.
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