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

Part 5 – Readiness and Standardization
Chapter 4 – Materiel Inspections
C.2. Restrictive
Discrepancies
NOTE
Restrictive discrepancies are those which restrict the operations of the
boat such that it can perform some activities but not all activities safely.
Boats with restrictive discrepancies shall only be operated if the
Operational Commander has issued a written waiver. A verbal waiver is
authorized, as long as it is followed with a written waiver within 4 hours.
The ultimate authority for Restrictive Discrepancy Waivers resides with
the Operational Commander; this authority may be delegated in writing,
but remains higher than the unit CO/OIC. See Table 2-1 for waiver
authority.
A written waiver may be a letter, memorandum, e-mail, Cutter log entry, or record
message traffic. The written waiver shall: (1) identify the specific discrepancy
which is waived, (2) describe the conditions under which the boat may be operated,
and (3) stipulate concurrence on the measures to be taken to lessen or negate the
hazard posed by the discrepancy. Written waivers shall be maintained as an
annotation to Part 3 of the boat record.
C.2.a. Actions
(Underway)
C.2.b. Actions
(Dockside)
C.2.c. Reports
In the event the boat sustains a restrictive discrepancy while underway,
the Coxswain shall immediately notify the parent unit with all pertinent
information and a recommendation as whether to continue or abort the
mission. The parent unit shall pass along the information pertaining to
the casualty, the current mission, and recommendations to the
Operational Commander who shall immediately notify the unit as to
whether or not continuing the mission is authorized, the conditions under
which the boat may be operated, and precautions to be taken to lessen the
hazards posed by the discrepancy.
The boat shall not get underway until the discrepancy is corrected, or a
waiver has been received. Dockside materiel inspections may continue
after discovery of a restrictive discrepancy, but the boat shall not get
underway for full power trial or underway exercises until all restrictive
discrepancies are fully repaired or have been waived in accordance with
Table 2-1.
Restrictive discrepancies shall be reported to the Operational
Commander if the discrepancy cannot be repaired within 1 hour. If the
casualty cannot be repaired within 48 hours, a CASREP shall be sent
within 24 hours of discovery of the casualty in accordance with
Reference (hh). Operational Commanders are responsible for monitoring
the status of repairs to all restrictive discrepancies.
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