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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 3 – Heavy Weather Stations
Section B. Heavy Weather Training Doctrine
Introduction
B.1. Minimum
Requirements
B.2. HWX
Training Limits
The following guidance has been established to ensure the safety of unit
personnel involved in heavy weather training:
(01) Environmental restrictions shall not be exceeded.
(02) District Commanders may require additional restrictions/
requirements for Stations under their control.
(03) District imposed restrictions/requirements shall be published in
writing and copies provided to Commandant (CG-731) and the
National Motor Lifeboat School.
The fol lowing minimum requirements shall be met prior to commencing
heavy weather training:
(01) Stations shall conduct a pre-brief (including elements of risk
assessment) of the heavy weather training plan prior to
commencing training.
(02) Crews shall be properly outfitted with personal protective
equipment in accordance with Reference (f).
(03)
The CO/OIC shall notify the Operational Commander when wind
conditions exceed 40 KTS.
(04) A certified Heavy Weather Coxswain or Surfman shall be
onboard each heavy weather capable boat.
When conducting heavy weather training, do not exceed maximum
platform conditions listed in Table 3-7, or the parameters below,
whichever is smaller.
Sea Wind Surf/
Breaking Seas