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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 3 – Standards of Boat Operations
Section B. Readiness
Introduction This section discusses boat readiness and the handling of discrepancies.
B.1. Checklists
B.2.
Discrepancies
Checklists shall be used for daily check-offs. Specific boat type
operator’s handbooks for standard and non-standard boats also contain
procedures for items to be aware of while underway and prior to securing
the boat. District Commanders may use the outfit list and the particular
needs of their resources to establish boat outfit requirements.
During daily boat checks, particular attention shall be paid to those items
that constitute disabling or restrictive discrepancies. In the event such a
discrepancy exists, units shall immediately notify the Operational
Commander as directed in this Manual Part 5, Readiness and
Standardization. Boats with restrictive discrepancies shall not be used in
mission performance until the necessary waiver has been granted.
All certified crewmembers will be familiar with the operating
characteristics of all unit boats, the details of which are found in the
appropriate specific boat type operator’s handbook.
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