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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 1 – Station Organization and Watch-Standing
G.4. Port and
Starboard
(1-in-2)
Week One
M Tu W T h F Sa Su
Duty 1 1 2 2 1 1 1
OFF 2 2 1 1 2 2 2
Week Two
M Tu W Th F Sa Su
Duty 2 2 1 1 2 2 2
OFF 1 1 2 2 1 1 1
Table 3-4 Port and Starboard
(1-in-2)
NOTE Normally restri cted to Station s with a low response mission workload because of the
port/starboard duty rotation requirement.
G.4.a. Advantages The port and starboard duty rotation requires an average 84-hour
workweek (i.e., 84 duty hours) and 84 hours of liberty each week –
which does not account for duty section relief/turnover or all-hands
evolutions (e.g. training, inspections). This rotation also provides the
following advantages:
(01) Duty section personnel only work 7 out of every 14 days.
(02) Fewer duty standers required than other rotations.
(03) Fixed duty schedule (i.e. very difficult to require more than port
and starboard).
G.4.b.
Disadvantages
The port and starboard duty rotation requires an average 84-hour
workweek (i.e., 84 duty hours) and 84 hours of liberty each week –
which does not account for duty section relief/turnover or all-hands
evolutions (e.g. training, inspections). This rotation also provides the
following disadvantages:
(01) Duty section personnel are required to perform all operational
missions and training and maintenance tasks.
(02) The personal needs of the crew (e.g. to take care of family needs)
cannot normally be accommodated during normal work hours.
(03) Significant non-duty work/training requirements.
(04) Duty crews are at significant risk of exceeding fatigue standards.
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