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

Part 3 – Aids to Navigation Team Operations
Chapter 9 – Aids to Navigation Units
F.3. OOD
Position
Most Aids To Navigation Teams will not require the use of an OOD
however, need shall operate within the following guidelines. The
OOD is a designated watch position. The OOD provides operations
planning or execution oversight for missions of the Aids to
Navigation Team OIC.
(01) An OOD is not normally required for low operational tempo
Aids to Navigation Teams. Aids to Navigation Teams with
seasonal variation in operational temp should not maintain an
OOD watch position during activity periods.
(02) Aids to Navigation Teams with two or more response
missions after normal working hours on two or more days a
week may require an OOD.
F.4. OOD
Responsibilities
The OOD shall be responsible for Aids to Navigation Team
operations, administrative requirements associated with Aids to
Navigation Team operations, and the physical security of the unit as
the designated representative of the OIC. The OOD, with the
authority as delegated by the Aids to Navigation Team OIC, shall:
(01) Interact with the media and local community after normal
working hours.
(02) Plan and manage the execution of Aids to Navigation Team
operations.
(03) Direct the duty section’s daily routine:
a) Facility emergency plans (e.g. fire, bomb threats).
b) Aids to Navigation Team security.
c) Housekeeping and routine maintenance.
d) Operations related administration (e.g. messages and
reports).
Specific duties of the OOD shall be defined in Aids to Navigation
Team instructions. The authorities delegated to the OOD shall be
designated in writing.
F.5. Discrepancy
Response Crew
Crew
The Discrepancy Response Crew shall maintain a adequate level
for correction of discrepancies in accordance with the Discrepancy
Response Factor Decision Guide (DRF).
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