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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 9 – Aids to Navigation Units
D.2. XPO
The duties of the XPO are as follows:
(01) Perform the duties of the XPO as specified in Reference (i).
(02) Assist the OIC generally in the administration of the functions of
the Aids to Navigation Team.
(03) Serve as Administration Officer unless an independent duty
Yeoman (YN) is assigned.
(04) Serve as Supply Officer unless an independent duty Storekeeper
(SK) is assigned.
D.3. EPO
The duties of the EPO are as follows:
(01) Perform the duties of the head of a department as specified in
Reference (i).
(02) Manage the Engineering Department and be responsible to the
OIC for the maintenance of boats, associated equipment, vehicles,
and the Aids to Navigation Team facilities.
(03) Administer the Engineering Department in accordance with all
controlling directives.
(04) Establish and maintain a program for the maintenance and repair
of buildings, grounds, boats, and vehicles.
(05) Establish and maintain a vehicle operator training and
qualification program.
(06) Provide physical security services.
(07) Approve or reject completed maintenance or repair work based
on appropriate standards.
(08) Initiate action for survey in the event of loss, damage, or
destruction of accountable items.
(09) Maintain liaison with the Supply Department; provide technical
advice for procuring and requisitioning engineering materiel and
allowance list spares.
(10) Be responsible for procurement, custody, issue, and condition of
all general and special tools required by the Engineering
Department.
(11) Establish internal methods and procedures by which maintenance
personnel can obtain required materiel to support the maintenance
effort.
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