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

Part 4– Training
Chapter 3 – System Components
(05) In TMT, enter appropriate comments for all deferred task(s). The
only Command Cadre positions allowed to process CO Approvals
in TMT without a waiver from Commandant (CG-731) are Sector
Commander, Deputy Sector Commander, Response Department
Head, Prevention Department Head, Commanding Officer, and
Officer in Charge.
C.2. Local
Knowledge
Criteria
C.3. Boat Crew
Certification
C.4. Cutter Boat
Crew
Certification
C.5. Tactical
Training for
Reserves
Unit Commanders are responsible for analyzing local needs and
promulgating any additional requirements for certification at the unit.
The unit Commander has the final authority for certifying boat crew.
Recommendations from the Boat Crew Examining Board should be
carefully reviewed.
The senior BM and engineer assigned by the CO to cutter boats operations
are required to obtain and maintain the highest level of certification
required per assigned cutter missions.
Close liaison shall be maintained between Unit Commanders and
Reservists assigned to ensure that training opportunities are available.
When Reservists are mobilized in support of MOL or contingency
operations which require tactical competencies, these Reservists are
authorized formal tactical training.
Though Reservists are authorized formal tactical training, this does not
guarantee training availability.
Unit Commanders must carefully weigh the benefits and impacts of
sending Reservists or active duty personnel as PWCS training resources
are very limited.
C.6. Coast Guard
Auxiliary
C.7.
Improvements
Coast Guard Auxiliary members may only be assigned the following boat
crew competencies on Coast Guard boats upon completing the
qualification and certification requirements as detailed in this Manual Part
4, Training.
(01) Boat Crew Member (ATON Boat Crew Member for ATON units).
(02) Engineer (including ATON).
Unit Commanders are requested to advise Commandant (CG-731), via the
chain of command, of recommendations for improvement to the Boat
Crew Training System.
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