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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 2 – Mission Planning
H.1.a. Operational
Limits
Operational Commanders are required to establish facility operating
limitation standards, as necessary, in coordination with the Director of
the Auxiliary.
Auxiliary vessels shall be considered non-standard boats when
establishing operational limitations and shall never exceed the limits
established for non-standard Coast Guard boats of similar size.
Order issuing authorities, including unit Commanders, shall carefully
consider the operational capability of each surface vessel and its assigned
crew when planning missions and issuing orders.
The operator (or owner) of an Auxiliary vessel shall abort a mission in
the event they become apprehensive or aware of a situation (mission
technicality, crew proficiency, weather, etc.) that could jeopardize the
safety of the crew or vessel, regardless of the vessel’s operational
limitations.
Auxiliary facilities are prohibited from operating in surf.
H.1.b. Law
Enforcement
Authority
H.2. Mission
Support
Auxiliarists have no LE authority and shall not to participate, as a
boarding team member in LE activities. However, provided they are
properly trained, Auxiliarists may assist Coast Guard law enforcement in
accordance with References (c) and (d).
In addition to directly performing missions, Auxiliary members may be
used in support of any authorized Coast Guard mission at the discretion
of the CO/OIC, per References (d) and (y).
2-49