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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 3 – Standards of Boat Operations
(04) If lost or unavailable, shall be reported in ALMIS.
(05) If lost or unavailable, need
assigned missions.
not prevent an asset from performing
F.2. Cell Phones
and Texting
The use of cell phones/texting devices and phone applications aboard
boat forces assets is prohibited without permission of the Coxswain;
permission can be granted only on a case by case basis.
The Coxswain should take into consideration a variety of factors before
allowing the use of cell phones/texting devices, including evaluating
operational risk management.
When a crew member is allowed to use a phone/texting device the
Coxswain will assure that there is a proper lookout posted and the rest
of the crew are attentive to their duties.
NOTE
Communications on cellular phones are easily intercepted by anyone with
a scanner.
F.3. UHF and
VHF Encrypted
Comms
When available, UHF or VHF encrypted comms should be used for
official business. If the boat crew consists of only two people and the
Coxswain determines the use of a cell phone/texting device is
necessary, then the boat shall be stopped before the use of the cell
phone begins and remain stopped until the call is completed.
The following are possible examples but do not include all the reasons
to consider before allowing cell phones/texting devices to be used:
(01) No other means of communications are available.
(02) The message length would congest an open radio circuit.
(03) Member onboard has an emergency situation on shore.
WARNING
The operator of the boat shall not use a cell phone or texting device.
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