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

Part 5 – Readiness and Standardization
Chapter 4 – Materiel Inspections
C.3. Major
Discrepancies
C.4. Minor
Discrepancies
Major discrepancies are those that degrade the effectiveness of the boat
to perform one or more missions. The occurrence of major discrepancies
shall be documented and a plan to correct these discrepancies shall be
formulated and carried out by the unit. Operational Commanders are
responsible for monitoring the status of the repairs to major
discrepancies. It is suggested that, in conjunction with unit materiel
inspections, Operational Commanders receive monthly reports as to the
status of correction of major discrepancies.
Minor discrepancies do not affect the operational readiness of the boat.
However, a boat with minor discrepancies does not meet the
standardization criteria as established for that boat. The occurrence and
repair of minor discrepancies shall be documented and monitored at the
unit level.
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