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

Part 4– Training
Chapter 3 – System Components
Section B. District and Operational Commanders
B.1. District
Commanders
District Commanders monitor and ensure:
(01) System compliance within their Districts through regular or
special District inspections.
(02) Policies that encourage maximum effective use of District boats
for underway operations and training.
B.2. Operational
Commanders
B.2.a.
Responsibilities
B.2.b.
Participation in
Training
Exercises
Operational Commanders provide training support for subordinate units
primarily by monitoring and active engagement in the training and
operational performance of each unit. The procedures set forth in this
Manual Part 5, Readiness and Standardization, shall be used to ensure
personnel are well versed and engaged in the RFO evaluation process
and the conduct of underway drills.
Operational Commanders are responsible for ensuring that all Command
Cadre personnel maintain certification in accordance with this Manual
Part 4, Chapter 3, Section C. All initial and recertifications within the
E-Training System for CO/OICs ashore, or letters for Cutter CO/OICs,
shall be signed by the Operational Commander (this authority may be
delegated in writing).
To emphasize the importance of the system, Operational Commanders
are encouraged to periodically get underway on boats assigned to their
units.
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