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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 3 – Standards of Boat Operations
Section I. MAB Procedure and Mishap Policy
Introduction
I.1. MAAIT
This section discusses Mishap Assessment Board (MAB) procedures,
Mishap policy, and the Boat Forces Mishap Analysis, Assistance and
Investigation Team (MAAIT).
The Office of Boat Forces Commandant (CG-731) shall train and equip
selected Boat Forces personnel to serve as a MAAIT to respond
immediately to mishaps for the purpose of gathering and protecting
information and evidence in advance of Commandant-directed MAB
investigations. Additionally, Commandant (CG-731) and the Office of
Afloat Safety Commandant (CG-1134) will detail the use of the
MAAIT’s expertise when needed by Boat Forces command cadre to aid
them in conducting a quality mishap investigation for all classes of
mishaps, High Potential (HIPO) mishaps, and near misses. Commandant
(CG-731) shall provide team assistance to requesting commands.
The Boat Forces MAAIT shall provide the mishap investigation
personnel for all boat-related MAB investigations, as appropriate.
Additionally, members shall serve as the senior Subject Matter Expert
(SME) advisory board to Coast Guard leadership regarding all classes of
Boat Force mishaps.
I.1.a. Membership The MAAITis co-chaired by Commandant (CG-731) and Commandant
(CG-1134). The team membership must reflect the highest level of Boat
Forces knowledge, professionalism, and personal conduct. To achieve
adequate coverage, the council will work to ensure there are at least three
(3) members per district, and one (1) member each from Boat Forces
Center (TCY), Boat Forces Doctrine (TCY), National Motor Lifeboat
School (NMLBS), and Special Missions Training Center (SMTC). The
desired prerequisites for membership are:
(01) Paygrades of E-7 to W-4 and O-4 to O-6.
(02) Current or previous Boat Forces experience.
The council should convene at least annually to conduct a review and
discuss Boat Forces mishaps.
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