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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 2 – Mission Planning
F.5.
Leave/Liberty
Policy
Leave, liberty, or termination of orders may be granted to Coast Guard
military personnel if buildings, work areas, or transportation systems to
and from commands pose hazards to personnel. Each CO/OIC shall
determine policy regarding duty in this event, depending on personnel
requirements and the conditions that exist. Personnel shall:
(01) Contact their command before assuming or departing on leave or
liberty status.
(02) Not place themselves in danger by transiting areas that are
inaccessible and potentially dangerous.
(03) Report to their units as required and when conditions allow.
(04) Make every reasonable attempt, including phones, fax, and e-
mail, to contact their duty unit for possible recall and personnel
accountability.
(05) If unable to contact assigned duty units, contact the District Crisis
Action Center (CAC).
(06) If unable to contact the District CAC, report to the nearest Coast
Guard command or other military command if no Coast Guard
command is accessible.
F.6. Natural
Disaster Effects
Simultaneous with, or subsequent to, the occurrence of a disaster, some
or all of the following effects will exist:
(01) Fire – resulting from explosion, etc.
(02) Water – resulting from flood, rain, or tsunami.
(03) Pollution – resulting from spills of petroleum products and
hazardous chemicals.
(04) Interference or harassment from civil disobedience groups and
law violators.
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