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

Part 4 – Training
Chapter 3 – System Components
(15) Local knowledge without reference to charts and publications,
including and probable trouble spots (shallow water, sunken
pilings, etc.).
(16) Application of team coordination and risk assessment standards.
(17) Coast Guard, District, Sector, and unit standard operating
procedures and policies.
(18) Operational Risk Management (ORM).
E.5.j. ATON
Coxswain
The check-ride will be conducted by an experienced, certified ATON
Coxswain from the BCEB. The evaluation should include:
(01) Drills involving ATON positioning.
(02)
Locating wreckage.
(03) ATON administration.
(04)
(05)
Servicing floating/fixed aids.
Crew control.
(06) Operational Risk Management (ORM).
E.5.k. Tactical
Coxswain
The check-ride will be conducted by an experienced, certified Tactical
Coxswain from the BCEB. The evaluation should include drills
involving tactical boat maneuvering, use of force against non-compliant
vessels, decision making, weapons usage, crew control, PWCS mission
management and the maturity and judgment necessary to perform as a
Tactical Coxswain. Commands should consider the use of outside
resources, where necessary, to ensure proper standards are maintained.
Skills and attributes to include:
(01)
(02)
Departure Planning.
Crew brief/debrief.
(03) Judgment.
(04) Leadership.
(05) Use of rescue and survival/ personal protective gear.
(06) PWCS operations (Security Zones/Escorts).
(07) Multi-boat operations.
(08) Tactical boat maneuvering.
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