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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 3 – Standards of Boat Operations
I.1.c. Concept of
Operation
On receipt of information regarding the occurrence of a mishap,
Commandant (CG-731) may direct one of several Courses of Action
(COAs):
(01) COA1: Information indicates that a Class A or B, or otherwise
significant mishap has occurred within the last 12 hours.
Commandant (CG-731) will direct a MAAIT member to the
scene to serve as Commandant (CG-731) and Commandant ( CG-
1134) technical advisor for the purpose of ensuring the post
mishap requirements of Reference (h) are completed. The
MAAIT member will then act as a Boat Forces SME on the
MAB.
(02) COA2: Information indicates that a Class A or B, or otherwise
significant mishap has occurred, initial actions completed, and
pends formulation of a COMDT MAB. Commandant (CG-731will
direct a MAAIT member to the scene to serve as
Commandant (CG-731) and Commandant (CG-1134) technical
advisor for the purpose of verifying the post mishap requirements
of Reference (h) are completed. The MAAIT member will then
act as a Boat Forces SME on the MAB.
(03) COA3: Information indicates that a Class C, D, or HIPO mishap
has occurred that is high interest, without regard to the time since
the incident. Commandant (CG-731) will direct / arrange for a
MAB to be convened at either Commandant (CG-731) or
Operational Commander level. Commandant (CG-731) will direct
a MAAIT member to the scene to serve as Commandant (CG-
731) and Commandant (CG-1134) technical advisor for the
purpose of ensuring mishap investigation requirements of
Reference (h) are completed. The MAAIT member will act as a
Boat Forces SME on the MAB. In some instances the MAAIT
member will be directed to act as Board President.
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