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

U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual, Volume I
PART 1
Introduction
Section A. Purpose of this Manual
Introduction
This Manual prescribes policy, doctrine, techniques, standardization, and
training requirements pertinent to U.S. Coast Guard boat force
operations. A U.S. Coast Guard Boat Forces Unit is one which has a
specific Operating Facility (OPFAC) number assigned and conducts
missions with boats that are under program management of Commandant
(CG-731). It is intended for use by Operational Commanders, Coast
Guard Cutters with boats, boat force unit Commanding Officers/Officersin-Charge
(CO/OIC), boat force unit personnel, as well as boat force
customers.
All Coast Guard personnel who shall be guided by this Manual are
highly encouraged to become familiar with its contents.
This Manual provides guidance for the management of boat operations in
general, and unit operations in particular.
Procedures
NOTE
This Manual is not intended to cover every contingency that may arise,
nor every rule of unit or boat operations. Successful operations require
the exercise of good safety practices, sound judgment and common sense
at all levels of command.
The changing environment of Boat Force operations occasionally requires
clarification of the policies established in this manual. Commandant (CG-731)
has established a Hot and New web page which contains these clarifications.
This web page link is:
http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-RCB/WhatsHotandNew.htm
On Scene
Deviations
When the need arises, special instructions or waivers may be issued by
Commandant (CG-731). The operational environment or mission
demands may require on-scene deviation from prescribed instructions or
procedures when, in the judgment of the CO, OIC, or Coxswain, such
deviation is necessary for safety
or the saving of life.
Such deviation must not be taken lightly and must be tempered by
maturity, sound judgment, and a complete understanding of the
capabilities of the unit, its boats, mission, and crew.
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