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

Part 3 – Aids to Navigation Team Operations
Chapter 9 – Aids to Navigation Units
D.7.b.
Communications
Petty Officer
Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of the Communications Officer shall
include the following:
(01) Provide communications services as required.
(02) Supervise the communications watch and handling of message
traffic.
(03) Administer communications procedures and training.
(04) Provide control of classified material and cryptographic devices.
(05) Provide control of communications equipment including portable
radios.
D.7.c. Navigation
Petty Officer
The duties and responsibilities of the Navigation Petty Officer shall
include the following:
(01) Provide charts, publications, navigation equipment, and records.
(02) Maintain a list with the names of local and charted geographic
points in the unit’s Area of Responsibility (AOR).
D.7.d Rescue and
Survival Systems
Petty Officer
The unit OIC shall appoint in writing a Petty Officer to manage the Aids
to Navigation Team’s rescue and survival equipment. This individual
shall:
(01) Be a BM2/E-5 or above.
(02) Be familiar with Reference (f).
(03) Administer and coordinate the preventive/planned maintenance
system (PMS) requirements through the appropriate departments.
(04) Issue protective clothing and equipment (organizational clothing)
and account for same using Personal Clothing and Equipment
Form (AF Form 538).
(05) Provide initial training to personnel during equipment issue.
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