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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 2 – Station (small) Standard Operating Procedures
Section A. Station (small) Operation
Introduction
A.1. Mission
Limitations
A.2. List of Coast
Guard Stations
(Small)
Stations (small) are organized and located to meet limited mission
requirements that may be seasonal or intermittent in demand. These
Stations (small) are excellent opportunities for reserve and auxiliary
participation and training while meeting operational requirements of the
Coast Guard. Special considerations for their management are discussed
in this Section.
Stations (small) are limited, resource-constrained units that are designed
to meet limited threats and mission requirements. Parent CO/OIC and
Operational Commanders should structure tasking and support of these
Stations accordingly. Experience has shown that inattention to this can
rapidly lead to over-tasking.
A current Unit Classification list that includes Stations (Small) is linked
on the Unit Classification page on the Office of Boat Forces Website:
http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-RCB/unitclass.htm
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