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

Part 5 – Readiness and Standardization
Chapter 2 – Unit and OPCON Readiness Evaluations
Section A. Unit Self-Evaluation Requirements
Introduction
The readiness of boats shall be continuously evaluated by the unit to
ensure they maintain Bravo status. This constant evaluation is
accomplished through a variety of programs including daily boat checks,
the boat PMS schedule, and regularly scheduled, self-audited materiel
readiness and standardization evaluations. Whenever a discrepancy is
noted during any of these inspection programs, it must be classified and
acted upon based upon the standards as outlined in this Manual Part 5,
Chapter 4, Section C, Discrepancy Classifications and Required Actions,
and the appropriate specific boat type operator’s handbook.
A.1. Self-Audits Self-au dits of materiel readiness and standardization are recommended
on a quarterly basis and prior to the Operational Commander’s RFO
evaluation or STAN Team Readiness and Standardization Assessment.
While not a formal inspection, units should use the materiel inspection
procedures provided in this Manual Part 5, Chapter 4, Materiel
Insp ections and the appropriate check-off list contained in the operator’s
handbook as guidance for conducting self-audits. Self-audits are also
designed to assist units in maintaining work lists and Current Ships
Maintenance Project (CSMP) records.
A.2. Reports
Since self-audits are an informal tool for the unit to monitor boat
readiness and standardization, no formal reports of inspection are
required unless otherwise directed by the Operational Commander.
Reports for other aspects of unit monitoring, such as PMS completion,
shall be as directed by appropriate directives or the Operational
Commander.
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