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

Part 4 – Training
Chapter 1 –Training and Qualification
C.3.a. Training
Scheduling
The training schedule shall, at a minimum, identify time slots for all
scheduled drills, exercises, all-hands training, and departmental/
divisional training.
The unit training plan is in the form of a universal calendar and provides
the unit with a flexible means of scheduling training to be accomplished
over a specific period of time. It is anticipated that the unit will prepare
unit training plans that correspond with the duty cycle. Unit Training
Plan Form CG-5293 may be locally reproduced and is part of USCG
Electronic Forms on Standard Work Station III.
C.3.b.
Responsibilities
The following responsibilities apply for administration of the unit
training plan:
(01) The CO/OIC shall ap prove the unit training plan.
(02) The XO/XPO/Training Officer is responsible for annotating the
unit training plan to reflect what training actually gets
accomplished. By this procedure, the unit training plan becomes
the unit training record.
(03) Unit training plans must be prepared for at least one month at a
time. Weekly Training Plan Form (CG-5288) are not required at
shore units.
C.3.c.
“This is a drill”
Regardless of mission/activity being trained, boats operating at high
speed convey a sense of urgency to non-participating observers. As with
any training exercise, crews should diligently communicate the nature of
activity with the words “This is a drill” during radio transmissions.
Duty Stander Qualification Training Program
C.4. Training
Programs
Units shall establish and maintain duty stander qualification training
programs to fully prepare assigned personnel for certification and to
maintain desired skills through recurrent training. At a minimum, duty
stander training programs shall provide for an efficient, effective process
for:
(01) Successful completion of personnel qualification standards.
(02) Practical assessment of the trainee.
(03) Comprehensive examination in accordance with prescribed
standards.
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