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

Part 5 – Readiness and Standardization
Chapter 2 – Unit and OPCON Readiness Evaluations
Section B.
Introduction
Operational Commander Ready for Operations (RFO) Evaluation
Requirements
Operational Commanders shall conduct a RFO evaluation at least
annually at each unit. The RFO evaluation may be conducted at any time
of the year. The RFO evaluation shall be comprised of an evaluation of
the unit’s boat crew training program, survival systems program,
personal protective equipment program, a materiel inspection, and
underway exercise evaluations. They shall mirror the Boat Forces
Readiness and Standardization Team Assessments using the scoring in
Chapter 3 of this part. The Operational Commander shall issue a formal
report of the RFO evaluation. Readiness and Standardization
Assessments conducted by the Standardization Teams will not substitute
for the Operational Commander’s RFO evaluation.
B.1. Preparation
In preparation for a unit assessment, the RFO Team shall, at a minimum:
(01) Review previous RFO/STAN assessment reports.
(02) Obtain the status of remaining materiel discrepancies from
previous RFO/STAN visits.
(03) Obtain information concerning incomplete ECs.
(04) Obtain check sheets from the STAN Team web sites at
http://cgweb.tcyorktown.uscg.mil/UTB/stan/index.asp.
(05) Compare prior RFO/STAN comments concerning the unit
training program and rescue and survival systems program to
current requirements.
(06) Review (and update, if appropriate) examination content for
alignment with current policies, doctrine and TTP.
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