COMMANDER U. S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-NCR

2401 Hawkins Point Rd Baltimore, MD 21226 Staff Symbol: (s) Phone: (410) 576-2561 Fax: (410) 576-2575

SECTOR MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION INSTRUCTION 16790.1A

Subj: SECTOR MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AUXILIARY POLICY

AND PROCEDURES

Ref: (a) Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series) (b) Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series) (c) Fifth District Southern Region (D5SR) Auxiliary Policy Manual, D5INST16790.1 (series) (d) Auxiliary Aids to Navigation Program, COMDTINST 16500.16A (series) (e) Fifth District Aids to Navigation & Waterways Management Policy, section 14 PATON (f) Coast Guard Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST m10470.10g (series) (g) Telecommunications for Radio Watch Standing, CGTTP 6-01.2 (h) Auxiliary Aviation Program, COMDTINST 16798.1 (series) (i) Prevention Department SOP, SECBALT INST 3120.6, Appendix A-14, Auxiliary Marine Safety Program (j) Coast Guard Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST M5100.47B (series)

1. PURPOSE. This Instruction promulgates guidance for Auxiliary surface operations

conducted in Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (NCR). It is intended to foster a close

relationship between Active and Reserve forces and the Auxiliary and to augment existing

national and district policies provided by references (a) through (h).

2. ACTION. Sector Maryland-NCR staff, Commanding Officers, Officers in Charge, and

Auxiliary elected leaders, staff and members shall comply with the provisions of this

instruction.

3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED.

a. Auxiliary Operational Standard Operating Procedures Instruction 16798.1, dated

1996 is cancelled.

b. Sector Baltimore Auxiliary Policy and Procedures Instruction 3120.8A, dated

March 05, 2011 is cancelled.

4. DISCUSSION. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an integral part of Coast Guard forces in

Sector Maryland-NCR. It is the policy of the Sector Commander that Auxiliary members are

to be used whenever possible as a force-multiplier for the Sector and sub-units. This

instruction applies to all Auxiliary surface operations and Auxiliary surface operations

administration conducted within Sector Maryland-NCR and to Coast Guard and Auxiliary

personnel involved with Auxiliary surface operations within Sector Maryland-NCR. This

instruction contains only augmenting policies and procedures. It is expected that Auxiliary

surface operations personnel, elected officers, and appointed staff officers are informed and

knowledgeable of operations policies and procedures contained in references (a) through (j)

as well as directives and procedures issued by the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary Chain of

Leadership and Management.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS.

a. The development of this directive and the general policies contained within it has been

thoroughly reviewed by the originating office and are categorically excluded under current

USCG categorical exclusion (CE) # 21 from further environmental analysis, in accordance

with Section 2.B.2. and figure 2-1 of the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing

the Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts, COMDTINST M16475.2

(SERIES).

b. This instruction will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts to

existing environmental conditions; or inconsistencies with Federal, State, or local laws or

administrative determinations relating to the environment. All future specific actions

resulting from general policies in this instruction must be individually evaluated for

compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on

Environmental Policy NEPA regulations at 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508. Department of

Homeland Security and Coast Guard NEPA policy and compliance with all other

environmental mandates.

6. PRIVACY COMPLIANCE. When completed, the forms identified or referred to in this

instruction contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The Privacy Act of 1974, 5

U.S.C. 522a, mandates that agencies establish administrative, technical, and physical

safeguards to ensure the integrity of records maintained on individuals. The Privacy Act also

requires the protection against any anticipated threats which could result in substantial harm,

embarrassment, or compromise to an individual. In order to maintain the public’s trust and

prevent privacy breaches, the Coast Guard has a duty to safeguard all types of PII in its

possession. Unintended disclosure or compromise of an individual’s PII constitutes a

Privacy Incident and must be reported in accordance with COMDTINST 5260.5 (series),

Privacy Incident Response, Identification, and Reporting Procedures for Personally

Identifiable Information.

7. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is itself

a rule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not

intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside of the Coast

Guard.

8. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATION. This instruction has been thoroughly

reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no

further records scheduling requirements in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C.

3101 et seq., NARA requirements and information and Life Cycle Management Manual,

COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This instruction does not have any significant or

substantial change to existing records management requirements.

9. DISTRIBUTION: No paper distribution of this instruction will be made. An electronic

version will be located on the Sector Maryland-NCR Portal page:

10. REQUEST FOR CHANGES. The point of contact to submit recommended changes is the

Sector Maryland-NCR Auxiliary Liaison Officer.

J. B. LORING, CAPT

CG SECTOR Maryland-NCR

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AUXILIARY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

1. ROLE OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY IN SECTOR MARYLAND-

NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

a. Overall policy. It is the policy of the Sector Commander that the U.S. Coast Guard

Auxiliary play a key role in assisting the Sector in carrying out its missions and

shall be an integral part of the Sector’s complement. Coast Guard unit commanders

and Officers in Charge are encouraged to further augment this instruction with

written procedures which are not in conflict with references (a) through (h) and

deemed appropriate for their respective Area of Responsibility (AOR) including

requiring Auxiliarists transferring into the AOR to have an orientation patrol or

additional training essential to operating in the AOR, and or operating with the unit

and its personnel.

b. Consideration of the Auxiliary in Coast Guard planning. The Auxiliary should

be considered by all Sector personnel in planning and carrying out duties and

special projects that they have been assigned. In doing so, it is understood that

Auxiliarists are civilian volunteers, not subject to the Uniform Code of Military

Justice, who undergo Coast Guard prescribed training in various skills and tasks and

who often have acquired specific skills and experience in their civilian careers. By

law, Auxiliarists may not carry weapons or be directly engaged in law enforcement

or military activities.

c. Joint training and exercises. Sector personnel should attempt to involve the

Auxiliary in joint training and exercises to the maximum extent possible. They also

shall maintain close relations with the Auxiliary units that serve the Stations and

ANTs.

2. AUXILIARY POLICY DIRECTIVES AND INSTRUCTIONS

a. In carrying out their duties, Auxiliary units and officers shall be guided by references

(a) through (j), and other Auxiliary manuals and SEC Maryland –NCR instructions

that may apply.

b. Reference (a) lists authorized surface patrol types that may be conducted in Sector

Maryland-NCR and the requirements for each type patrol. No patrols may be

conducted without orders issued by an order approval authority.

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FIFTH DISTRICT – SOUTHERN REGION AULIXIARY UNITS – SECTOR MD-NCR

AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION

Divisions and Flotillas:

21 – Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore

03 – Easton, MD

05 – Chesapeake City, MD

08 – North East, MD

22 – Upper Chesapeake

01 – Rock Creek, MD

02 – Pikesville, MD

05 – Magothy River, MD

07 – Aberdeen, MD

08 – Joppatown, MD

23 Central Chesapeake

01 – Annapolis, MD

02 – Solomons, MD

03 – West Annapolis, MD

04 – South River, MD

06 – Drum Point, MD

07 – Herring Bay, MD

24 Middle Chesapeake

01 – Silver Spring, MD

03 – Laurel, MD

04 – Two Gaithersburg, MD

08 – Gaithersburg, MD

09 – Bowie/Davidsonville, MD

25 Potomac Guardian

01 – One Washington, DC

06 – Occoquan-Fairfax, VA

07 – Fort Washington, MD

08 – Mount Vernon, VA

11 – Middle Potomac, VA

12 – Arlington – Northern Virginia

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3. LIAISON BETWEEN THE COAST GUARD AND THE COAST GUARD

AUXILIARY

a. Sector Auxiliary Liaison Officer (AUXLO). The Sector Commander’s

representative and principal liaison between the Active-Duty forces and the Coast

Guard Auxiliary.

(1) The AUXLO shall work closely with the senior Sector-level Auxiliary Line

Officer and the Auxiliary Sector Coordinator (ASC) to coordinate efforts and

activities of the Auxiliary in its support of Sector Maryland –NCR.

(2) The AUXLO will foster a working relationship with the Auxiliary Sector

Coordinator (ASC) and the entire Sector staff in an effort to ensure maximum

support for carrying out all Coast Guard missions.

(3) The AUXLO will periodically review the Auxiliary Order Management

(AOM) system for completeness of unit AUXLO Auxiliary patrol

administration. This review will be focused on timely completion of

administrative requirements and submission to FINCEN.

(4) The AUXLO shall process damage claims filed by Auxiliarists whose boats

are damaged during authorized on-the-water patrols.

(5) Oversee the awarding of special Coast Guard ribbons or medals to

Auxiliarists; and

(6) Carry out any other duties related to the Auxiliary that the Sector

Commander assigns.

b. Auxiliary Sector Coordinator. The ASC, appointed by the Auxiliary District

Commodore, is the senior Sector-level staff officer within the Auxiliary chain of

leadership in the Sector and in practice works under the District Captain, Sector

Maryland-National Capital Region (DCAPT- SMD-NCR), who is the senior Sector-

level Auxiliary line officer. The ASC (SMD-NCR) shall carry out the following

duties:

(1) Serve as the principal initial point-of-contact within the Auxiliary for all

Coast Guard matters.

(2) Coordinate Auxiliary relationships with the Active-Duty force and the

Auxiliary’s response to orders and requests for assistance from the Active-

Duty force.

(3) Serve as the Auxiliary’s principal representative at Sector-level planning

meetings and other conferences, and on boards such as the Baltimore Area

Maritime Committee and similar bodies at the regional (Sector) level.

(4) Represent the Auxiliary District Captain for Sector Maryland-National

Capital Region when appropriate and serve as his or her functional deputy.

(5) Establish and maintain a system for recruiting Auxiliarists or Auxiliary units

to respond to requests for assistance from Coast Guard units in Sector

Maryland-National Capital Region.

(6) Attend such Sector-level meetings and conferences as the Sector Commander

designates and discuss Coast Guard-Auxiliary issues with Department Heads,

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Commissioned Officers and Petty Officers of the Sector and its sub-units.

c. Auxiliary Assistant District Staff Officer for Operations (ADSO-OP). The

Auxiliary ADSO-OP shall oversee the Auxiliary’s operations program under the

direction of the DSO-OP. ADSO-OP shall communicate directly with Division staff

officers for operations (SO-Ops) and, where appropriate, with individual coxswains

and crewmembers.

d. Auxiliary Assistant District Staff Officer for Marine Safety (ADSO-MS). The

Auxiliary ADSO-MS shall oversee the Auxiliary’s marine safety program under the

direction of the DCAPT-SMD-NCR and the ASC (SMD-NCR). ADSO-MS shall

communicate directly with Division staff officers for marine safety (SO-MSs) and,

where appropriate, with individual Auxiliarists who are participating in marine

safety programs.

e. Coast Guard Unit AUXLOs. The Commanding Officer/Officer-in-Charge of each

small-boat station and ANT in Sector Maryland-National Capital Region shall

appoint an AUXLO to serve as liaison officer to the Auxiliary units that serve that

station or ANT. The AUXLO should maintain liaison with Auxiliary division

commanders, vice division commanders, division staff officers for operations (SO-

Ops), division staff officers for marine safety and division Auxiliary Unit

Coordinators (AUCs). Active-Duty and Auxiliary units should seek to exchange

visits and attend meetings of each other’s meetings as appropriate and engage in

joint exercises and training. The unit AUXLO will be responsible for Auxiliary

patrol administration for their unit. Section H of ref (b) details the responsibilities of

the Order Issuing Authority (OIA). The unit AUXLO will seek assistance from the

Sector AUXLO when necessary to fulfill their duties.

f. Auxiliary Unit Coordinators. The Auxiliary Unit Coordinator (AUC) is an

Auxiliarist who has been appointed to serve as a liaison officer to the small-boat

station or ANT that his or her own unit serves. The AUC shall be the principal

Auxiliary liaison between Auxiliary Divisions and Flotillas and the AUXLOs

appointed by small-boat stations and ANTs.

g. Path of communications. Requests for assistance from the Coast Guard and other

policy questions will be forwarded by the ASC (SMD-NCR) to the DCAPT-SMD-

NCR, who then may assign them to other Auxiliary line or staff officers. These

include:

(1) Auxiliary Division Commanders (DCDRs) and Vice Division Commanders

(VCDRs), who are elected (i.e., line officers); and

(2) Assistant District Staff Officers, who function as Sector-level appointed

(staff) officers in specific areas such as operations, marine safety, vessel

examination, public education, public affairs, etc.

(3) AUCs or any other Auxiliary officers or members whom the DCAPT-SM-

NCR deems appropriate.

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4. ROLE OF THE AUXILIARY

a. Overview. Auxiliary units shall conduct surface and air patrols, operate radio

facilities, and participate in special assignments (i.e. ICS positions) at the request of

Coast Guard units throughout the Sector Maryland-NCR area of responsibility in

accordance with references (a) thru (h).

b. Access to the AUXDATA Order Management System (AOMS). The Sector

Commander shall control access to AOM. He or she may delegate that

responsibility- normally this will be the AUXLO. Auxiliary coxswains, OPFAC

owners, crew and Auxiliarists providing patrol oversite will generally be granted

access. Trainees will not be granted access. AOMS permissions will vary depending

on the user’s responsibilities.

c. Alternative coxswains. In cases where the Auxiliarist designated as coxswain for a

particular patrol is not the owner of the vessel, orders for the patrol may be issued if

certain conditions have been met. The owner of the vessel must designate a

specified qualified coxswain as authorized to operate the vessel on page 2 section

VII, of ANSC Form 7003, revised 06-11. The form 7003 must have been submitted

to DIRAUX and entered into the AOM database.

d. Auxiliary Surface Patrols. A patrol order is an assignment to duty for the movement

of a facility which commences when a facility is actually moved by trailering or

getting underway. Patrol orders are valid for 24 continuous hours from the

commencement of the assignment to duty until the underway missions are completed

and the facility is either moored or, if trailered, returned to “home”.

(1) No on-the-water patrols shall be conducted by Auxiliary vessels unless the

Coast Guard Order-Issuing Authority has issued orders to the designated

coxswain for that specific patrol.

(2) Patrol orders are valid and reimbursement is permitted only when the facility

has completed an underway operational mission per reference (a) Chapter 9

Section B and reference (b) Chapter 2 Sections A.3 and A.4. When patrol

orders have been issued for an operational mission and the facility is

trailered, but the facility does not get underway for any reason, the patrol

order is invalidated and will be cancelled because an operational mission was

not conducted. Reimbursement for auto mileage or meals is not permitted.

Patrol orders shall not be requested or approved for the sole purpose of

trailering a facility. For a patrol order to be valid the facility must conduct an

underway operational mission.

(3) Under no circumstances will orders be issued “after the fact” to cover

damages incurred during unauthorized activities.

e. Patrol Expense Reimbursement The guiding principle for processing patrol orders is

to approve reimbursement for allowed expenses for missions executed legally and in

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good faith and in accordance with Coast Guard policies enumerated in references (a)

through (c). Processing of orders for reimbursement should not be delayed or

withheld for administrative errors or errors that can be corrected by order approval

authorities or OIAs.

(1) Expenses authorized for reimbursement are listed in reference (a) Chapter 9,

Section B.1. Other expenses for landing fees, ramp fees, and miscellaneous

costs will be reimbursed separately from maintenance and fuel.

(2) Reimbursement for items received in-kind (i.e., not provided by or paid for by

the claimant) shall not be claimed and is not authorized.

(3) Orders for patrols under investigation by the Auxiliary or Coast Guard for

misconduct or mishap claim shall not be processed for reimbursement until

the matter has been settled and authorization for reimbursement is received.

(4) Receipts must be readable and have name of vender with letterhead, date of

purchase, itemized list of products and total purchase. Lack of proper

receipts or Certificate(s) in Lieu of Receipt to justify expenses is a cause for

denying reimbursement. Receipts for all expenses claimed for reimbursement

must be available for auditing. It is the facility operator’s responsibility to

retain all receipts for reimbursement claims.

(5) Exceeding 30 days for claim submission prescribed by reference (b) without

adequate and reasonable explanation is cause for denying reimbursement.

(6) Not including required comments or explanations may be cause for denying

reimbursement. Conducting patrols without proper authorization is cause to

deny reimbursement and AUXDATA entry.

f. Requesting orders

(1) Auxiliary coxswain/owner initiates request for orders through AOM at least 7

days in advance.

a. Coxswain stipulates type of patrol, training objectives, date, time of day

and AOR for the request.

b. Crew assignment must be listed in the comments box on the AOM order

request.

c. Coxswain indicates in the request which AUX Operational Facility (AUX

OPFAC) will be used.

d. Coxswain completes request by entering the above in AOM.

e. In cases where a coxswain wishes to schedule a patrol that (a) exceeds

eight hours in duration; (b) requires the transit of the OPFAC to another

AOR; or (c) that involves the return of the OPFAC on a day other than

that of the patrol, the coxswain must notify the ADSO-OP via his

division SO-OP five days in advance and obtain permission. Generally,

such patrols are not authorized.

(2) Designated Station OIA, upon recommendation of AUX Division Operations

Staff Officer (SO-OP), approves/denies request for orders.

a. SO-OP considers time of day/night, OPFAC, coxswain & crew suitability

for patrol and AOR coverage requirements.

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b. SO-OP may inform coxswain of need to change AOR, mission start-end

time, crew for operational and for risk mitigation purposes.

c. If the SO-OP concurs with mission and above parameters, he enters “I

CONCUR – name of SO-OP” in comments box in AOM.

d. Unit AUXLO reviews request, considers operational needs and

associated risks of the patrol, and either approves or denies request.

i. If the Unit AUXLO disapproves the request, AOM requires a reason

be stated in a message box. AOM sends the message in an email to

the coxswain.

ii. Requesting coxswain can consult with SO-OP to address Unit

AUXLO concerns/requirements and re-submit, or accept denial of the

patrol request.

(3) Completing the patrol

a. Within 3 business days of completing the patrol, coxswain enters mission

code, itinerary, notes in comment box that PPE was checked for all crew

and the initial GAR score. Coxswain checks meals authorized, engine

time and fuel, and ice expenses as appropriate. Coxswains/owners who

return their orders later than the three-day deadline shall attach a

statement in the comment box explaining the reason(s) for the delay.

b. Receipts for expenses $25.00 and greater must be submitted and attached

within AOM (jpeg file). A receipt for all tolls and ramp fees shall be

attached regardless of the amount of the expense.

c. SO-OP reviews completed AOM order, verifying reasonableness and

accuracy of all mission parameters and receipts. Any discrepancies must

be resolved in order for SO-OP to recommend approval.

d. If SO-OP concurs with completed order, SO-OP enters “Recommend

reimbursement- Name of SO-OP” in comments box and saves file.

e. SO-OP alerts when an order is ready for OIA’s reimbursement approval.

f. OIA rechecks the order for reasonableness and accuracy and

electronically signs order in OIA signature box. The OIA then submits

the order to FINCEN for reimbursement after final review. Unit

AUXLO’s will check AOM at least weekly for orders pending

submission to FINCEN. The Sector AUXLO will periodically check

AOM for orders awaiting final approval and reimbursement.

g. Fueling Auxiliary facilities are expected to be ready for call-out at any time while on

orders. This means that the facility must have a full fuel tank at the start of their

orders. This also eliminates the possibility of being reimbursed for fuel not used

while on orders. Except as provided in this sub-section facility owners shall begin

their orders with a full tank and then top off the fuel tank after each use of the facility

so they are ready for the next patrol. Reference I Enclosure 1, paragraph 8.D.1

requires fuel receipts be submitted for all reimbursement claims regardless of dollar

amount. In order to be considered acceptable for reimbursement fuel receipts must

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be dated on the patrol date and near or after patrol termination time. When fueling

on the patrol date is not possible, fueling must be accomplished the following day.

An explanation as to why fueling was not possible on the patrol date must be entered

in AOM comments by the facility owner. A separate patrol order may be approved

for the purpose of next day refueling. The same receipt shall be uploaded in AOM

for both patrols and a comment in AOM for both orders by the facility owner stating:

“Order # XXXX approved for late fueling for patrol conducted under order # XXXX.

Late fueling was due to . . .”. When fueling is delayed more than one day, a full

explanation of the circumstances must be entered by the claimant in AOM

comments. If AOM OIA determines reimbursement is not warranted, AOM OIA

will advise ASC and Sector AUXLO to seek a determination from Sector AUXLO.

(1) Cost of fuel additives specifically required by an engine manufacturer shall be

reimbursed when the receipt (regardless of cost) and appropriate accounting

data that tracks additive use is uploaded in AOM for each patrol the additive

is used. Additives not specifically required by the engine manufacturer are

not eligible for reimbursement.

h. Pre-patrol station notification. Two days before a scheduled patrol, the coxswain

shall notify the Station OOD of their patrol intentions via telephone. This

notification should include the following information: 1) Call Sign, 2) crew size, 3)

intended patrol time and duration, and 4) intended patrol area. This notification and

communication with the Station allows for improved planning and situational

awareness between the Station and auxiliary facility.

i. Auxiliary communications. Auxiliary Flotillas should make every effort to provide

at least one Auxiliarist communications specialist or qualified watch stander at small

boat stations whenever the flotilla’s OPFACs are under way and under orders. This

person will maintain radio communications with Auxiliary OPFACs or assist the

station’s communications personnel.

j. Radio contact and reports. Before commencing a patrol, the coxswain of each

Auxiliary facility shall provide to the small-boat station via phone, e-mail or fax to

the station’s OOD a list of his vessel’s entire crew, including the name and member

number of each person aboard and the number of the patrol order. Before getting

under way, the coxswain of every Auxiliary OPFAC shall contact the controlling

small-boat station by radio and report the five-digit call-sign of the vessel, Risk

Assessment score (GAR 2.0), and the number of persons aboard; confirm the

specific area within the Station’s AOR to be patrolled; and advise the station that he

or she is getting under way.

(1) During the patrol, the coxswain shall provide radio reports at least once every

30 minutes or per the local unit’s radio guard instructions. Radio reports shall

be specific, to include geographic reference (or GPS coordinates) for current

position, approximate number of contacts in the area, future intentions, and

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any other relevant information (weather, debris, suspicious activity, etc.).

The frequency of such reports may be increased to once every 15 minutes, as

required by the station. Requirements for Coast Guard assets are similarly

required every 30 or 15 minutes.

(2) One hour before the scheduled conclusion of the patrol, the coxswain shall

inform the station that one hour remains on their patrol and ask permission to

secure when the patrol is complete. This shall serve as a reminder to the

station that they will be losing an asset for the area.

(3) OPFACs also must report to stations before beginning any SAR operation.

No patrol or SAR operation may be conducted until the OPFAC can establish

and maintain radio contact with a Coast Guard station, with the exception of

urgent SARs occurring in sight of the OPFAC.

k. Cell Phone Usage. Cell phone usage should be limited to the highest extent possible.

The use of cell phones can become a distraction to operators, leading to a loss of

situational awareness and MISHAPs.

i. Reference (j), 16.B.4.a. prohibits vehicle operators from using a cell phone

on a Coast Guard installation in any vehicle or at any time when operating a

government vehicle off base (including hands free) unless the vehicle is

safely parked.

ii. Reference (j), 16.B.4.b. prohibits texting or e-mails while driving a

government vehicle or POV while on official business.

iii. The USCG Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual Volume I

(COMDTINST M16114.32 (series)) prohibits cell usage and texting on

assets without permission from the coxswain, permission may only be

granted on a case by case basis. Before permitting cell phone usage, the

coxswain shall consider risk management and ensuring proper lookouts are

posted with the remainder of the crew attentive to their duties and that of the

member using the device. Helmsmen are prohibited from using a cell phone

at any time.

l. SAR Incident Reports. Auxiliarists shall maintain copies of Auxiliary SAR

Incident and MISLE Case Data Entry Reports, using Form CG-4612 (revised 06 Jun

10), and return the original to the Coast Guard unit that issued the case number. In

cases where no case number was issued, the original shall be sent to the Sector

AUXLO.

5. MISHAPS AND DAMAGE CLAIMS

a. MISHAPS All mishaps involving Auxiliarists or facilities during a patrol resulting in

damage to property or injuries meeting the thresholds of ref (j) shall be documented

by all who were involved in or witnessed the mishap within 72 hours. All cases of

damage, injury or death, must be immediately or as soon as practicable, reported to

the controlling station, which will in turn notify the Sector Command Duty Officer

immediately at (410) 576-2525 and report mission, unit the Aux Facility is

supporting and event details. The CDO will then make necessary notifications

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including notifying the AUXLO. The OIA is responsible for ensuring the MISHAP

is recorded in the e-MISHAP system. As soon as practicable after the situation has

stabilized and required immediate reporting has been accomplished, the coxswain

shall record the circumstances of the incident including:

(1) Personal information of persons directly involved and their role and extent of

injuries if any.

(2) Personal information of witnesses; name, address, contact information

(3) Identification of vessels and vehicles involved.

(4) Property damaged and nature and extent of the damage.

(5) The coxswain will instruct each crew member to prepare a comprehensive

written statement of the incident and their observations. Injuries requiring

medical attention shall be reported to Sector Command Center immediately or

if required, as soon as possible following activating emergency response.

b. Damage claims. In cases where an Auxiliary vessel incurs damage while on patrol,

the coxswain or owner shall file a claim with the Sector AUXLO. The Sector

AUXLO shall process the claim through Auxiliary Claims Handbook Instruction.

See OPSUP_SECTOR_Maryland_D5SR OPSUP (Series) – SAR and Mishap

Reporting for detailed mishap reporting instructions.

(1) Reference (b), Chapter 2.A. states: “Auxiliarists must understand that orders

do not guarantee liability coverage. The legal process bases coverage on a

review of the course and scope of employment and specific facts involved.

Orders are issued for the legal protection of the Auxiliarists assigned as

operator and crew. Auxiliarists operating without orders may not be entitled

to Coast Guard benefits if there is loss or damage to an Auxiliary facility, a

third party claim, or an injury or death of a passenger (see Auxiliary Manual,

COMDTINST M16790.1 (series), Chapter 5, Section J).”

6. OPERATIONS

a. Auxiliary Areas of Responsibility (AORs). In planning and carrying out patrols,

Auxiliary units shall adhere to the list of AORs shown in Appendix B.

b. Joint training and exercises. Stations and ANTs are strongly encouraged to employ

Auxiliary patrol vessels in their own operations and to conduct joint training and

exercises with Auxiliary boats, coxswains and crewmembers. Where possible,

stations are highly encouraged to seek interested Auxiliary units in voluntarily

participating in Ready for Operations (RFO) training. Stations should also

encourage Auxiliary boats and crews to serve as B-0 boats for stations that can be

deployed by stations in case of emergencies, by doing so stations will augment or

supplant the station’s surface assets.

c. Vessel crew requirements. All Auxiliary vessels on patrol must meet the crew

requirements for manning found in reference (b). Coxswains who fail to comply

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with these minimums shall be denied reimbursement for these patrols and the

coxswains and crewmembers who serve on them shall be denied credit for them.

Coxswains of facilities less than 26 feet length are encouraged to augment the crew

by at least one member so as to be prepared for operational situations such as SAR,

providing assistance to vessels, adverse environmental conditions, or causality to a

crew member. The additional crew member will enhance maintenance of situational

awareness during stressful operations.

(1) Because of the possibility that an Auxiliary facility may be called upon to

perform SAR operations at any time during a patrol and may have to take

survivors aboard, the facility should be capable of taking on board the

additional persons and weight. It remains the coxswain’s option to accept

additional POB (trainees, guests), but also the coxswain’s responsibility to

operate the facility in an operationally efficient and safe manner.

(2) No person shall be permitted aboard Auxiliary facilities or operate an

Auxiliary radio to support surface operations within 12 hours of consuming

alcohol or ingesting medications that have a caution or warning regarding

operation of vehicles or machinery.

(3) Coxswains are responsible for ensuring that the facility and crew are properly

prepared to conduct the patrol mission(s). Preparation prior to getting under

way includes checking crew PPE, facility condition and equipment,

conducting a mission briefing and a thorough risk assessment. (The last two

done within the intent and spirit of Team Coordination Training.) Except for

special emergency situations, the checks are to be completed while the

facility is secured to the dock.

(4) Post-mission debriefs and securing the facility are to be completed while the

facility is moored. The post-mission debrief is a review of the best practices

employed during the patrol as well as a discussion of what could be

improved. This is not only a training opportunity, but is preparation for

future patrols.

d. Active Duty and Reserve Augmentation Coast Guard active duty and reserve

personnel who are qualified as a small boat coxswain may perform as coxswain of an

Auxiliary facility in accordance with reference (b), Chapter 4, Section E.3.c with the

exception of patrol order administration for which the facility owner shall be

responsible. While augmenting an Auxiliary facility, the Coast Guard coxswain is

not to exercise any law enforcement authority or take any actions that would

jeopardize the Auxiliarists or the facility.

(1) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel who are qualified for small

boat crew may perform as crew member aboard an Auxiliary facility

including cold water / weather operations.

(2) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel may make up the facility’s

minimum crew.

(3) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel augmenting Auxiliary crew

must adhere to Auxiliary policies.

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(4) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel aboard an Auxiliary facility

must be identified by name and unit in the patrol order Comments. Included

shall be the reason for being aboard.

(5) Reference (b), Chapter 4, Section E.3 authorizes Coast Guard officers and

petty officers to conduct boardings from an Auxiliary vessel facility which is

crewed by Auxiliarists if there is a low chance of detecting unlawful/criminal

activity. The Coast Guard will not request or require Auxiliarists to take any

direct law enforcement actions.

e. Radio frequencies. Auxiliarists on patrol shall use the following radio frequencies:

(1) Maryland-NCR

(2) All small-boat stations

(3) Working channel for Coast Guard business

(4) Special purpose channels

(5) Such other channels as the Coast Guard may designate

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f. Call-signs. All Auxiliary vessels on patrol shall use a five-digit numerical call sign.

The first two digits shall indicate the length of the vessel and the last three shall

correspond to the last three digits of the vessel’s state registration or Coast Guard

documentation. For example, a 21-foot Operational Facility whose registration

number is MD 9349 BJ would use the call-sign “Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel

21349”.

g. Operational Support

(1) Towing or assistance: Coxswains who encounter vessels in need of assistance

during the course of patrols, without having been directed to the scene by the

controlling station, report the circumstances and ask the station to be sure

that the boat in question has not called either the Coast Guard or a

commercial towing service before rendering assistance to the vessel. All

Auxiliary personnel on patrol shall adhere strictly to the policies regarding

the towing of disabled vessels so as not to interfere with the businesses of

privately owned salvage companies that provide commercial towing services.

Auxiliary towing policies are outlined in reference (b) Chapter 4, Section E.9

and the U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search and Rescue

Supplement (specifically, Section 4 of the Maritime SAR Assistance Policy),

COMDTINST M16130.2C.

(2) Assisting grounded vessels: Auxiliary vessels on patrol will not normally

assist in refloating grounded vessels. Auxiliary facilities that discover a

grounded vessel will refer the case to the OIA Station for processing. The

facility may be asked to assist in removal of persons from the vessel in

limited situations and only when those persons are at risk if left on board the

vessel. Such instances shall be thoroughly evaluated by the Station and

Sector commands prior to authorizing.

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(3) SAR Incident Reports: Auxiliarists shall maintain copies of Auxiliary SAR

Incident and MISLE Case Data Entry Reports, using Form CG-4612 (revised

06 Jun 10), and return the original to the Coast Guard unit that issued the

case number.

(4) Marine Event Support: Auxiliary support for marine events is to augment

Coast Guard assets for the purposes of providing assistance to boaters, to

affect rescues as authorized by and in accordance with the Auxiliary

Operations Policy Manual, and to advise non-event vessel operators about

unsafe or illegal practices. The event organization is responsible for directing

event participants and for the safety of participants. The Auxiliary is not to

direct a course or course of action for participants. Vessels participating in

the event that are violating navigation rules or engaged in unsafe practices

shall be reported to the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM),

controlling Coast Guard unit, or local law enforcement where applicable or

the event coordinator if no law enforcement is available.

a. Auxiliary regatta patrols in support of marine events are governed by the

Code of Federal Regulations Title 33 (CFR 33) Part 100.40 which allows

for the use of auxiliary facilities to enforce special local regulations with a

Coast Guard officer or petty officer onboard or promote safety of the event

when without active duty onboard.

b. Requests for Auxiliary support for small-boat stations normally will be

issued by OICs of small-boat stations or their representatives directly to

the AUC for the divisions that serve their station. The AUCs will transmit

those requests to SO-Ops, who will then attempt to recruit Auxiliary

volunteers for patrol assignments and will issue orders to fulfill those

needs. The ADSO-OP shall exercise general oversight over this process

and shall have the authority to deny orders to coxswains or boat owners

whose vessels or crews do not meet them.

c. Patrols for the purpose of maintaining a safety zone may be approved

when:

i. Requested by a Sector Coast Guard Unit and a Marine Safety

Information Bulletin or/and Notice to Mariners have been issued to

establish a safety zone in accordance with 33CFRPar 165. Others

may be established in accordance with 33CFR Part 165.5 on a

temporary basis; or when:

ii. Requested by a Sector Coast Guard unit for a fireworks display

listed in CFR 33 Part 165.506.

(5) Marine Safety Operations (Prevention): Reference (i) provides detailed

instruction for the Auxiliary support of the Prevention Mission and the

Auxiliary Trident Program.

(6) Aids to Navigation Support: AtoN verification patrols will be conducted in

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accordance with references (d) and (e). Coast Guard units may request the

Auxiliary to conduct a post-storm waterway survey including locating and

determining the condition of AtoN. The survey is a timely assessment of

navigability of Sector waterways, not an AtoN verification as described in

references (d) and (e). AtoN discrepancy reports shall be submitted to the

Coast Guard unit immediately and subsequently to the appropriate

Navigation Systems staff officer in accordance with reference (d).

i. Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) verifications are specifically

governed by references (d) and (e). Under no circumstances will

Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary repair or change a PATON.

ii. The Auxiliarist assigned to each ANT within Sector Maryland-NCR

will assist that ANT with scheduling and ensuring completion of the

year’s PATON inspections as detailed in reference (e).

iii. Any Federal or Private aid (Class I or II) observed to be discrepant

shall be reported to the Sector Command Center through the OIA

immediately. Class III PATON do not require message traffic

discrepancy reporting or Broadcast Notice to Mariners but shall be

reported on the discrepancy on form NS-7054 or Fifth District-7054.

iv. Under no circumstances will an Auxiliarist access private property

to inspect PATON without the owner of that properties written

permission.

j. Uniforms. Reference (a) Chapter 10 governs uniform wear and authorizes the

following:

(1) Auxiliarists may wear brown, moccasin-style deck shoes or white or black

canvas shoes while on patrol. When not on patrol, Auxiliarists must wear

black combat boots with ODUs.

(2) Section H.3 authorizes a Hot Weather Uniform during periods where

temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit; members of Auxiliary boat

crews may wear the dark-blue T-shirts in place of the ODU blouse. The T-

shirt must be in compliance with reference (a). Wear of the dark-blue ODU

shorts prescribed in reference (a) is authorized.

(3) During patrols, all members of an Auxiliary Operational Facility shall wear

the same uniform.

k. PPE.

(1) All Auxiliary personnel on patrol shall wear approved Type III Coast Guard

Auxiliary life jackets equipped with prescribed personal protective

equipment. Weather conditions may warrant wearing of a Type I or Type II

life jacket or anti-exposure coverall or dry suit. All Auxiliarists on patrols

shall wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required by

the OICs of the stations/ANTs that have operational control over those

patrols. Each Auxiliary coxswain shall contact the controlling unit before

the start of each patrol to confirm the PPE requirements that the station has

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set, and all coxswains and crewmembers shall adhere to those standards

during the patrol. PPE waivers through the OIC are authorized.

(2) Auxiliary-owned PPE shall be held in the custody of the District Captain,

Sector Maryland National Capital Region. A designated Auxiliary officer

shall issue dry suits and other equipment to Auxiliary coxswains and

crewmembers during winter months and retrieve them when the water

temperature exceeds 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This member shall ensure that

PPE is properly maintained. Auxiliarists who draw such gear for the cold-

weather months must sign the appropriate forms to accept custody and

responsibility for it.

l. Cold Water Operations. Reference (b) prescribes the Personal Protection

Equipment (PPE) required for crew members during cold weather and cold water

operations and assigns the responsibility to the coxswain to ensure that the crew has

the proper PPE. All Auxiliary personnel on patrol when the water temperature is

below 60 degrees Fahrenheit must have taken the approved cold-weather training

class facilitated by DCAPT approved instructors. The training consists of:

(1) Classroom presentation on the use, wear , and maintenance of cold weather

clothing and equipment in accordance with reference (f),

(2) Discussion of cold-water immersion survival techniques,

(3) Review of the required PPE along with review of the maintenance procedure

card(s) for said PPE.

(4) Those members intending to use dry suits while on patrol are required to don

and perform an immersion leak test of the Auxiliary issued cold-water dry

suits in the presence of an approved instructor.

(5) The ADSO-OP is responsible for maintaining the list of members who have

taken the cold weather class. (6) Coxswains and crewmembers that have not successfully completed such

training shall not be issued patrol orders during cold-weather periods when

the water temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. An Auxiliarist’s

certification for cold-weather training will expire the following December

31st from the date of the class. Trainees may not participate in patrols that

are conducted when the water temperature is below 50 degrees

Fahrenheit. An Auxiliarist’s certification for cold-weather training following

completion of the class each year shall expire one year after it is issued, even

if that anniversary occurs in the middle of the year.

(7) Hypothermia protective coverall and dry suits issued to Auxiliarists shall be

inspected not later than October 30 every year. All inflatable parts shall be

submerged to check for leaks.

(8) Issuance and transfer of dry suits and accessories shall be recorded on DD

form 1149 REQUESITION AND INVOICE / SHIPPING DOCUMENT

available at

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1149.pdf.

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(9) Auxiliarists with personally owned dry suits (with Auxiliary marking) must

complete the above prescribed training. Personally owned drysuits must

meet Coast Guard standards and be maintained in accordance with reference

(f) or the manufacturers recommendations.

(10) Facilities with a minimum crew requirement of coxswain and one crew

member must have an additional crew qualified member aboard during cold

weather / cold water operations. Only qualified crew members may conduct

cold water operations.

(11) Orders shall not be approved for PWC or paddle vessel cold water operations.

m. Trainees. Auxiliarists who have not yet been certified as crewmembers or

coxswains may participate in Auxiliary patrols provided they have successfully

completed under the supervision of a certified Auxiliary mentor, the Auxiliary Boat

Crew Qualification tasks listed in the Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide,

Volume 1, Crew Member, COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M16794.52(series).

Coxswains accepting patrol orders are to ensure that trainees aboard the facility have

completed the tasks.

(1) Non-adherence to the requirements of this Section is not a cause for denying

patrol expense reimbursement, but may be cause for referring the coxswain to

the Auxiliary Chain of Leadership and Management for disciplinary action as

provided for in the reference (a). AOM OIA may suspend issuing orders to a

coxswain pending the AUXLO’s determination and guidance regarding the

incident.

(2) Trainees may not participate in patrols that are conducted when the water

temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

n. Coast Guard personnel. Coast Guard personnel may accompany Auxiliarists on

patrol aboard an Auxiliary OPFAC if they have been assigned to do so for a specific

mission. However, in order to serve as crewmembers, Coast Guard personnel must

first be certified as Coast Guard or Auxiliary crewmembers and must be entered into

AOM.

o. Guests. Guests are defined as persons who are not U.S. Coast Guard personnel on

duty or Auxiliary members who have been certified as crewmembers or coxswains

or are designated trainees. Guests are prohibited from going on any Auxiliary patrols

without written permission from the Sector AUXLO. In general, such permission

will be granted solely to government officials, journalists and TV crews, or persons

the Auxiliary units are actively attempting to recruit for membership in the

Auxiliary. In no cases shall family members of Auxiliarists be permitted to go along

on patrols unless they are members of the Auxiliary and are certified crewmembers,

coxswains or designated as trainees. Under no circumstances may guests participate

in handling of the boat or in carrying out missions that the patrol has been assigned

to accomplish. The request for permission to include guests on patrols shall be made

using Form CG-5132.

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(1) The coxswain and crew are responsible for the safety of guests aboard an

Auxiliary facility. Normally guests under age 17 will not be permitted aboard

Auxiliary facilities due to increased risk involved.

(2) Prior to getting underway, the coxswain shall:

a. Provide a lifejacket with attached whistle, strobe light, and signaling

mirror to each guest and instruct guests on proper donning and use of

PPE;

b. Ensure the life jacket is worn when the facility is underway and the

guest is on an open deck.

c. Provide a mission risk assessment and ascertain that the guests accept

the risks;

d. Instruct guests in man overboard procedures.

e. Advise guests that the Coast Guard will not be liable for any injury or

sickness resulting from being aboard the facility

(3) When diverted for SAR mission the coxswain shall update the risk assessment

and advise the controlling station of the revised GAR score and number of

guests aboard. As provided by reference (b), the coxswain may refuse the

mission if safety of crew, guests or facility is considered an overriding factor.

p. Patrol Duration Routine MOM patrols should conducted between 0800 until 2000.

Night navigation and night operations training may be conducted between dark and

2400. SAR call-out and patrols requested by Coast Guard authorities may be

conducted at any time after giving due consideration to crew fatigue and risk

assessment.

(1) Patrols that include underway time between 2400 and 0500 shall not exceed 6

hours duration including pre- and post-underway preparation/securing time

except in emergencies and then with authorization from the Sector

Commander via the Sector Command Duty Officer.

(2) Coxswains conducting evening and night patrols shall consider each crew

member’s fatigue status in the risk assessment prior to commencing the

patrol. Crew members should ensure that they have adequate rest prior to

going on evening and night patrols.

(3) When conducting routine patrols facilities should spend as much time

underway as possible to enhance public awareness, promote boating safety

and conduct crew training. Auxiliary vessels are expected to actively patrol

the patrol area for most of their scheduled patrol.

(4) When not underway during a patrol, the crew may walk through marinas for

the purpose for observing environmental conditions or to distribute boating

safety and waterway watch information pamphlets while maintaining the

ability to rapidly respond to SAR calls. This time shall be reported in AOM

as Mission 01D. At least one crew member shall be assigned to monitor the

radio.

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(5) Other missions shall be conducted at times and for durations suitable for the

mission’s purpose but crew fatigue limitation must be observed.

q. Crew Fatigue No one having less than six hours sleep in the 24 hours prior to a

patrol shall be permitted to serve as a crew member or participate as a trainee on an

Auxiliary facility. Crew fatigue limits are found in reference (b), Chapter 4, Section

E.8; no amount of time over the limit is acceptable except under very extraordinary

circumstances. Fatigue time begins when the crew member reports to the designated

place to prepare for a specific mission. Computation of such time ends when the

mission is complete. Crew fatigue time includes time spent accomplishing pre-

mission and post-mission vessel checks.

Exceeding the fatigue limit is not a cause for denying patrol expense reimbursement,

but may be cause for referring the coxswain to the Auxiliary Chain of Leadership and

Management for disciplinary action as provided for in the reference (a). AOM OIA

will advise the ADSO-OP and AUXLO of each incidence where authorized crew

fatigue limit is exceeded. AOM OIA may suspend issuing orders to a coxswain

pending the Sectors determination and guidance regarding the incident.

r. Auxiliary Air Patrols. Reference (h) governs Aux Air Operations. Only Air

Stations are authorized OIA for Auxiliary Air Patrols.

s. Auxiliary Radio Facility Operations. Auxiliary land-based and mobile radio

facilities may be used to supplement the Sector Maryland – National Capital Region

radio communications network and are governed by reference (b).

t. Support Requested by Local Agencies Reference (a), Chapter 5 Section J.5 requires

that Auxiliary support to state and local agencies must be made in writing to the

Coast Guard unless a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coast Guard or

the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the agency exists. Auxiliarists shall forward state and

local agency requests for Auxiliary support to the CG OIA for determination with a

copy to ASC, AOM OIA, and Auxiliary leadership. The patrol order Request for

orders to support local agencies shall cite in the order comments the authorization;

either the MOU or the CG OIA’s approval document.

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Appendix A. NAVIGATION STANDARDS

Sector Maryland-NCR requires all Auxiliary OPFAC coxswains to adhere to these minimum

navigation standards.

Ref: (a) CG Navigation Standards Manual, COMDTINST M3530.2 (series)

(b) Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTRINST M16798.3 (series)

(c) Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series)

(d) Navigation Rules International-Inland, COMDTINST M16672.2 (series)

(e) Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual, VOL I, COMDTINST

M16114.32 (series)

(f) Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDINST M16114.9 (series)

(g) Plan for Improving Operational Safety Among Sector Maryland-NCR Auxiliary Boat

Crews

1. PURPOSE. This supplement to the Navigation Standards is intended to guide Auxiliary

crews, operating Auxiliary facilities, in the performance of their duties on patrols where

stations within Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (SEC MD-NCR) serve as their

Order Issuing Authority (OIA).

2. DISCUSSION. This Supplement to Sector Maryland-NCR 3120.8 is designed to assist

Auxiliary members supporting Sector MD-NCR in carrying out their responsibilities as

outlined in the above references. The provisions set forth are based on and supplement

laws, instructions, and regulations of higher authority and nothing herein is intended to be

contrary. Any errors or contradictions must be reported up the Operations channels so

that corrections can be made.

3. ACTION. Auxiliary boat crews and PWC operators that accept patrol orders from SEC

MD-NCR sub-units are subject to these provisions and requirements and shall ensure

they are adhered to. Any deviation without prior approval may void the patrol order

authorization as well as limit the Coast Guard’s damage or injury liability. Deviations

without prior approval, even in emergency situations, do not absolve Auxiliary crews of

their responsibility to abide by the policies and procedures outlined in this standing order.

4. RESPONSIBILITIES. All Auxiliary members seeking patrols order from Stations

within Sector MD-NCR shall become familiar with this Supplement prior to resuming

patrol activities in the spring. Patrol order requests shall not be approved until the

Coxswain has read and understands this supplement. Requests for patrol orders imply

understanding of this supplement. The rotating nature of Auxiliary boat crew members

makes it difficult to require individual crew members to become familiar with this

supplement prior to getting underway. Coxswains must ensure their crews are familiar

with the mission/safety critical aspects of this supplement prior to patrol. Nothing in this

supplement is intended to add any undue training burden or qualification tasks for

Auxiliary Boat Crew candidates to complete.

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5. Kill Switch Lanyards: Per reference (b) (1)(J)(3), kill switches/lanyard shall be

operable and utilized at all times while underway on vessels so equipped.

6. Navigational Draft for all Auxiliary Facilities: Auxiliary surface facilities vary in all

measurable characteristics. However, it’s important that one commonly accepted standard

be applied to ensure safe navigation and conduct of operations.

Navigational draft is defined as the minimum depth of water beneath the lowest part of

the boat that provides a margin of safety for operations. Electronic depth sounders must

be calibrated so that the depth that is measured is the distance from the lowest part of the

boat to the seabed.

For example, regardless of the physical draft of the active duty Coast Guard standard

boats operated by Stations and ANTs within the Sector AOR, the navigational draft is six

(6) feet to allow for a margin of safety.

Vessels with outboard engines shall take these measurements from the lowest portion of

the vessel; this would be from the skeg with the engine trimmed to its lowest point.

Auxiliary Platforms < 35 feet shall operate utilizing a Navigational DRAFT that equals

their physical draft of the facility plus 2 feet minimum.

Platforms >35 feet, Navigational DRAFT equals physical draft plus 3 feet minimum.

Nothing within this direction shall prevent the operation of a Facility to its homeport, or

launch ramp.

7. Operational Limitations for Auxiliary Facilities: The operational guidelines specified

in Reference (b) shall be adhered to: Auxiliary vessels <30 feet will not deploy if

sustained winds are greater than 20 knots and seas greater than 3 feet are present or

forecast during the expected duration of the mission.

No Auxiliary vessels shall deploy if sustained winds are greater than 30knots and seas

greater than 4 feet are present or forecast during the expected duration of the mission.

8. Operational Limitations – Weather Waivers: For patrols where weather exceeds the

limitations above, the coxswain may request a weather waiver through PATCOM for a

designated event or their OIA for a patrol. Current and forecasted weather conditions

shall be provided with patrol intentions, expected times, and patrol area. The PATCOM

or OIA will route the request through the Sector MD-NCR Command Center for approval

in the same process as with active duty boat crews. For designated events with multiple

Auxiliary patrol vessels, PATCOM may make one request for a waiver for all of the

vessels that he or she feels comfortable with granting.

9. Navigation Zones: While operating in the Sector MD-NCR AOR, Restricted Waters

shall be recognized. Restricted Waters are those waters within 200 yards (.1NM) of any

charted shoal, shoreline, breakwater, or other structure.

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10. Fix Intervals and Navigation Team Coordination per Navigation Zones: Auxiliary

surface facilities are not required to be equipped with GPS or radar in order to receive

patrol orders. However, facilities are required to have the minimum functional navigation

equipment specified on the ANSC-7003 form.

Coxswains shall fix the vessel’s position at least every fifteen minutes. A fix shall be

defined as:

a. GPS position displayed on an up to date electronic chart.

b. GPS position displayed on an out of date electronic chart, compared with

charted depth and visual observations of local ATON or fixed structures.

c. GPS position plotted on a corrected paper chart.

d. Estimated position on a corrected paper chart compared to local ATON,

landmarks, and charted depth of water.

Lookout positions shall be assigned prior to getting underway and maintained at all

times unless a positive handoff of duties has occurred. Coxswains shall leverage the

experience and skills of the entire crew by assigning individuals to other positions such

as helmsman and radar observer duties. In periods of reduced visibility, operating radar

shall be energized. All crew shall be trained and capable of operating radar installed on

facilities they are crewing.

11. Operational Standards per Navigation Zone: Coxswains shall follow these guidelines

per each Navigation Zone.

a. Restricted Waters: Coxswains shall operate the small boat at the minimum

speed needed to maintain steerage and effectively operate the vessel in a safe

manner. Restricted Waters zones shall normally be considered “no wake”

zones unless operational requirements justify a higher speed. Every effort shall

be made to obey posted speed limits.

b. Tidal Waters: Coxswains may operate their facilities at the speed they deem

safe for the prevailing conditions. Coxswains are responsible for their wake.

c. Low Visibility: Operations in any zone where visibility is less than one

nautical mile shall be conducted with due regard to Rule six of Ref (d). At

minimum, the Coxswain shall energize navigation lights, sound signals,

maintain safe speed for the conditions, and ensure all means of navigation are

used and sharpen lookouts.

d. Steering and propulsion function checks shall be conducted prior to getting

underway and again prior to mooring or any other time where the facility is

about to operate in close proximity to another vessel or hazard.

12. Safe Speed: Crews shall at all times, regardless of Navigation Zone, adhere to Rule Six

of ref (d), “Safe Speed”. All Coxswains shall operate the small boat at such a safe speed

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to take proper and effective action to avoid collision and stop the vessel within a distance

appropriate to the prevailing conditions and circumstances.

13. Required Charts: Auxiliary surface facilities operating in Stations supporting Sector

MNC AORs shall have corrected charts on board for the area within which they are

operating. When resources permit, the local Station's Navigation Petty Officer will

procure updated charts from an approved print on demand source that can distributed to

Auxiliary facilities. Otherwise, Auxiliary coxswains are expected to supply the required

charts with the facility and equipment offered.

14. Use of Station Command-Approved Waypoints and Routes: Coxswains of GPS-

equipped facilities should make efforts to obtain a copy of the command-approved

waypoints and routes for the AOR to enter into their navigation systems/plotters.

Coxswains should maximize the use of these routes during their patrols.

15. Precautions in the Event the Vessel’s Position is in Doubt: When in doubt about your

location:

a. Reduce Speed

b. Take all way off

c. Consider anchoring

d. Increase fix frequency

e. Do not proceed until certain of your position and location of safe water

f. When confident of your position and the route, consider moving back to

known safe water. If unable to regain confidence, remain anchored and call

the station for assistance.

g. Notify the station

16. Updated Implementation Plan for improving operational safety among Sector

Maryland-NCR Auxiliary boat crews: All Auxiliary coxswains and crew shall be

familiar with reference (g) and meet the requirements within in order to be issued orders.

Any coxswain and/or crew involved in a non-mechanical MISHAP shall comply with the

provisions of paragraph six of reference (g).

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Appendix B. Implementation Plan for Improving Operational Safety

Sector Maryland-NCR Auxiliary staff developed a plan in June 2016 to address an abnormally

high number of operations mishaps. The following steps have been implemented to improve

operational safety among Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Auxiliary boat crews:

1. Require all coxswains and boat crew to take an Operational Safety refresher in June

2016. Only individuals who have completed this training will receive orders issued after

June 30, 2016.

2. Require all coxswains and boat crew to take a Sector MD-NCR-specific annual

Operational Safety Workshop each year by April 15th. Non-attendance of this mandatory

workshop will put the member in REYR status (REcertification required for failure to

meet Yearly Requirements). TCT and situational awareness is emphasized. On-water

SAR and towing training will follow as part of this training. The ADSO-OP is

responsible for development and implementation. Any coxswain or boat crew member

who has not completed this training annually will be ineligible for receiving operational

orders.

3. All OPFACs that are equipped with kill switches are required to use them as they were

designed. Qualification Examiners will audit the use of kill switches/lanyards to ensure

compliance and use of the lanyard will be reinforced at the annual Operational Safety

Workshop.

4. Conduct Ready for Operations Training each year and involve stations in this effort. As

of 2017 this will be conducted annually between April and July at all stations that have

Auxiliary operations contingents.

5. Require that the Boat Movement Record (BMR) currently used by Division 22 be used

throughout the Sector. Require that at least 1 training task be accomplished on every

patrol. Utilize SABOT training materials. Each division’s SO-OP is responsible for

implementing this requirement. Quarterly reports from the SO-OP to the ADSO-OP are

required. For SABOT training materials, see

http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=092&category=ops-training-sabot.

6. Require Qualification Examiner (QE) observation rides for anyone (coxswain or crew)

involved in a non-mechanical mishap. The need for this will be determined on a case-by-

case basis by the Sector Maryland-NCR QE Coordinator, with consideration given to the

nature of the mishap. Coxswains and crew are required to notify the QE Coordinator in a

timely manner of any mishaps. Division SO-Ops have the responsibility to ensure that all

mishaps are reported. Operational status for each coxswain and crew members involved

in a non-mechanical mishap will be set to administrative REYR until cleared by the QE

Coordinator. The QE Coordinator will evaluate whether the mishap requires a QE

observation ride. Coordinate with SO-Ops and AOM for implementation.

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7. Require QE observation rides any time a new coxswain or OPFAC owner brings a new

OPFAC into service. A new OFFER for USE form (ANSC 7003/7008) requires a QE

observation ride. The evaluation must include the owner and all coxswains listed on the

offer for use. QE observation rides for new OPFAC owners/operators need to be

systematically coordinated with AOM personnel to assure completion before order

assignment. Coordinate with SO-OP of division of OPFAC owner.

8. Encourage joint Auxiliary-Active duty training exercises. The AUCs for each small-boat

Station will coordinate a joint training patrol schedule. Joint training exercises with

small-boat station assets will require considerable logistics planning, and will be subject

to SAR response, other training, and LE priorities. Auxiliary coxswains must be very

flexible when planning joint Auxiliary-Active duty training exercises.

9. Offer ride-alongs on Active duty patrols to Auxiliary coxswains to observe how the

active duty operate, in particular how they communicate. The AUCs will be the POC and

will establish a schedule with FSO-Ops for all coxswains and crew that operate with their

respective station.

10. Offer ride-alongs on Auxiliary patrols to Active duty coxswains so that the Auxiliary

crew can receive coaching.

11. Encourage visits by Active duty small boat station personnel to division and flotilla

meetings to review safety and operating procedures, as well as to reinforce relationships

between small boat stations and Auxiliarists. Station representatives should address

topics such as the active duty boat crew qualification process, minimum operational

depth requirements for station boats, wind, wave and speed limitations and other safety

related topics. It is the SO-OP’s responsibility to coordinate scheduling with the AUC to

avoid overwhelming the station with requests. It is also the SO-OP’s responsibility to

develop a list of topics to have presented in order to get the full benefit from this

objective. The OIC will choose who will participate.

12. Promote the Operational Excellence program and set up QE mentoring to support more

boat crews qualifying for this distinction. Operational Excellence program will be

promoted at Sector workshops and by SOOPs.

13. Ensure the longevity of this instruction and the continued success of the Auxiliary

Program by conducting a semi-annual review of operations, lessons learned, and a review

of this instruction in April and October of each year. The Auxiliary leadership (DCAPT

and Sector AUC) shall meet with the Sector Command and AUXLO each April to

specifically discuss upcoming operations and again in October to discuss lessons learned

from the previous season.

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Appendix C. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (AORs) FOR AUXILIARY PATROLS

Station Curtis Bay – The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters

that lies within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Northern boundary is a line drawn

from Wells Point (39° 16.5’ N, 076o 23.0’ W) easterly to Poole’s Island Bar Light (39° 15.7’ N,

076° 16.6’ W); thence southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39° 12.8’ N, 076° 14.6’ W). Southern

boundary is a line drawn from Mountain Point (39° 03.6’ N, 076° 25.9’ W) easterly to Love

Point Light (39° 03.4’ N, 076° 17.0’ W); thence easterly to Wilson Point (39° 03.4’ N, 076°

14.0’ W).

Station Small Stillpond – The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake and all tributary waters

that is above a southern boundary as follows: Southern boundary line is drawn from Wells Point

(39° 16.5’N, 076° 23.0’W) easterly to Poole’s Island Bar Light (39° 15.7’N, 076° 16.6’W);

thence southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39° 12.8’N, 076° 14.6’W). This includes the portion of

the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal that lies in the State of Delaware. (Station Curtis Bay shall

operate a Station Small at Stillpond with one Bravo-0 resource from 15 April to 15 October.)

Station Annapolis – The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters

that lies within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Northern boundary is a line drawn

from Mountain Point (39° 03.6’ N, 076° 25.9’ W) easterly to Love Point Light (39° 03.4’ N,

076° 17.0’ W); to include the Chester River; thence southwesterly to Love Point (39° 02.38’ N,

076° 18.17’ W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from Chesapeake Beach (38° 41.45’ N, 076°

31.92’ W) easterly to Black walnut Point (38° 40.23’ N, 076° 20.37’ W).

Station Washington – Those waters of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia that lie

within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Southern boundary is the Governor Harry

Nice Bridge on the Potomac River defined as (38-21.686N, 076-59.912W). The Northwest

boundary is the Chain Bridge on the Upper Potomac River defined as (38-55.776N, 077-

06.979W). The Northeast boundary is the Washington Metro Bridge on the Anacostia River

defined as (38-53.840N, 076-57.710W).

Station St. Inigoes – That portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters that lies within

the following boundaries: Northern boundary line begins at the northernmost point of Taylor’s

Island (defined as 38-30.0N, 076-19.7W), and runs due west (2700T) to Kenwood Beach

(defined as 38-30.0N, 076-30.1W). South to the boundary of Station Crisfield at (38-18.3N, 076-

19.0W); thence southeasterly to the MD-VA State line at (37-54.08N, 076-11.7W) and

southwesterly along the State line to Smith Point (37-53.23N, 076-14.16W). Western boundary

on the Potomac River shall be at the Governor Harry Nice Bridge defined as (38-21.68N, 076-

59.91W).

Station Ocean City – The AOR starts on the Virginia Maryland state line at point (38° 00.91N,

075° 22.62’W) thence easterly to the Delmarva Peninsula (38° 01.6’N, 075° 14.57’W), thence

seaward south east to a point (37° 19.23’N, 072° 13.21’W), thence north west to a point (38°

26.41’N, 074°26.77’W), thence west to the intersection of the Maryland-Delaware boundary and

the coast at a point (38° 27.05’N, 075° 02.92’W).

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Station Oxford – The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters that

lie within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Northern boundary is a line drawn from

Chesapeake Beach (38° 41.45’ N, 076°31.92’ W) easterly to Black walnut Point (38° 40.23’ N,

076° 20.37’ W). Southern boundary line begins at the northernmost point of Taylor’s Island

(defined as 38°30.0’N, 076° 19.7’W), and runs due west (270°T) to Kenwood Beach (defined as

38° 30.0’N, 076° 30.1’W).

Station Crisfield – The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay that lies within a western

boundary as follows: western boundary drawn from 37° 39.0’N 075° 53.51’W, westerly to 37°

39.0’N, 076° 07.2’W; thence to 37° 54.08’N 076° 11.7W and then to 37° 53.23N 076° 14.16’W.

ANT Baltimore – Primary responsibility in the Upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The

northern AOR boundary begins at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and continues along the

shoreline eastward, including all of the North East and Elk Rivers. The northeastern-most point

of the AOR extends to the entrance of the C& D Canal. The southern boundary runs cross-bay

from Fishing Creek to Tilghman Island at Black Walnut Point.

ANT Crisfield – Primary responsibility for the area from the main ship channel eastward. The

northern boundary boarders ANT Baltimore’s AOR, Mid-Eastern Chesapeake Bay from

Tilghman Island, MD to Denton, MD on the Choptank River and south to Pungoteague, VA.

ANT Potomac – Primary responsibility from the mouth of the Potomac River to Washington,

DC, and to the Patuxent River from the Chesapeake Bay to Eagle Harbor. ANT Potomac borders

ANT Baltimore to the south and ANT Crisfield to the west.

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AUXILIARY PATROL AREAS

Auxiliary patrol areas are established in the Sector Maryland-NCR AOR. Operations in each

area are controlled by Sector Maryland-NCR. The Patrol areas for the upper Chesapeake Bay,

Potomac River and tributaries are described below and depicted on a follow-on chartlet.

Tributaries contained within the boundaries of a patrol area, if not specifically listed are

considered to be part of the patrol area.

NO. NAME OF AOR

AUX

DIV OPCON

1 Turkey Point 21 Curtis Bay

2 Hart/Miller/

Poole’s Island 22 Curtis Bay

3 Hart/Miller Islands/

Middle River 22 Curtis Bay

4 Craighill Channel 22 Curtis Bay

5 Patapsco River 22 Curtis Bay

6 Chester River 21 Curtis Bay

7 Magothy River 23 Annapolis

8 Bay Bridge Deleted

9 Severn River 23 Annapolis

10 South/West Rivers 24 Annapolis

11 Eastern Bay 21 Annapolis

12 Herring Bay 24 Annapolis

13 Choptank River 21 Oxford

14 Solomons Island 23 St. Inigoes

15 Lower Potomac

River 23 St. Inigoes

16 Middle Potomac

River 25 St. Inigoes

17 Aquia/Mathias Creek 25 Sector

18 Upper Potomac

River 25 Washington

19 Crisfield 12 Crisfield

20 Lower Crisfield 12 Crisfield

21 Washington DC 25 Washington

22 Ocean City MD 12 Ocean City

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AREA 1 – TURKEY POINT: Northern boundary is the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D)

Canal. Southern boundary is a line drawn from Romney Creek (39-22.8’N, 076-11.2W) easterly

to Howell Point (39-22.28’N, 076-06.65’W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 21.

AREA 2 – POOLES ISLAND; Northern boundary is a line drawn from Romney Creek (39-

22.8’N, 076-11.2’W) easterly to Howell Point (39-22.28N, 076-06.65W). Southern boundary is a

line drawn from Wells Point (39-16.5’ N, 076- 23.0’W) easterly to Pooles Isl. Bar Light (39-

15.7’N, 076-16.6”W) thence southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39-12.8’N, 076-14.6’W). This

area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 22.

AREA 3 – HART/MILLER ISL: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Wells Point

(39°16.5N, 076°23.0’W) easterly to Poole’s Island Bar Light (39°15.7’N, 076°16.6W,) thence

Southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39°12.8’N, 07614.6’W). Southern boundary is a line drawn

from North Point (39-11.7’N, 076-26.53’W) easterly to Swan Point (39°08.71’N, 076°16.73’W).

This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 22.

AREA 4 – CRAIGHILL CHANNEL: Northern boundary is a line drawn from North Point

(39°11.7’N, 076°26.53W) easterly to Swan Pt. (39°08.71N, 076°16.73W). Eastern boundary is a

line drawn from Swan Pt. (39°08.71N, 076°16.73W). Southerly to Love Pt. Light (39°03.4’N,

076°17.0’W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from Love Pt Light westerly to Mountain Pt

(39°03.6’N, 076°25.9’W). Western boundary is a line drawn along the shore from Mountain Pt.

to Rock Pt. (39°10.0N, 076°28.7’W) then northerly to North Pt. This area is patrolled by

Division 22.

AREA 5 – PATAPSCO RIVER: The eastern boundary is a line drawn from North Pt. (39-

°11.7’N, 076°26.53’W) southerly to Rock Pt. (39°10.0’N, 076°28.7’W). This area is patrolled

by Auxiliary Division 22.

AREA 6 – CHESTER RIVER: The western boundary is a line drawn from Swan Pt. (39°08.71’

N, 076°16.73’W) southerly to Love Pt Light (39°03.4’N, 076°17.0’W) thence southwesterly to

Love Pt. (39°02.38’N, 076°18.17’W) The southern boundary is the north side of the Kent

Narrows Bridge. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 21.

AREA 7 – MAGOTHY RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Mountain Pt (39°-

03.6N, 076°-25.9”W easterly to Love pt. Light (39°-03.4’N, 076°-17.0”W thence southwesterly

to Love Pt.(39°-02.38’N, 076°18.17’W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from the Western

end of the Bay Bridge (39°00’23”N, 76°24’20”W) through a point (38° 59.82’N, 076° 23.73W)

to the Eastern end of the Bay Bridge(38°-59.0’N, 076°-20.01’W). This line represents a midpoint

line that passes between the North and South spans of the bridge. This area is patrolled by

Division 23 and Flotilla 22-05.

AREA 8 – BAY BRIDGE: This patrol area no longer exists and has been apportioned between

the Magothy and Severn River patrol areas.

AREA 9 – SEVERN RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from the Western end of the

Bay Bridge (39°00’23”N, 76°24’20”W) through a point (38° 59.82N, 076° 23.73’W) to the

Eastern end of the Bay Bridge (38° 59.0’N, 076° 20.1’ W). This line represents a midpoint line

that passes between the north and south spans of the Bay Bridge. The southern boundary is a

line drawn from Greenbury Point (38° 58.5’ N, 076° 27.0’ W) easterly to the range lights

(marks) at Kent Island (38° 55.1’N, 076° 21.85’W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division

23.

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AREA 10 – SOUTH/WEST RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Greenbury Pt.

(38-56.5’N, 076-27.0’W) easterly to the southern range lights (marks) at Kent Isl. (38-55.1N,

076-21.85’W). Eastern boundary is a line drawn from Kent Pt. (38° 50.18’N, 076°22.1’W)

southerly to Lowes Pt. (38°46.53’N, 076°20.0’W) Southern boundary is a line drawn from

Cedarhurst(38°49.88N, 076°29.78W) southeasterly to Lowes Pt. (38°46.53’N, 076°20.0’W) This

Area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23 .

AREA 11 – EASTERN BAY: Western boundary is a line drawn from Lowes Pt. (38° 46.53’N,

076° 20.0’W) northerly to Kent Pt. Northerly to Kent Pt. (38° 50.18’N, 076° 22.1W’) The

northern boundary is the south side of the Kent Narrows bridge. This area is patrolled by

Auxiliary Division 21.

AREA 12 – HERRING BAY: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Cedarhurst (38°

49.88’N, 076° 29.78W’) southeasterly to Lowes Pt. (38° 46.53’N, 076° 20.0’W) Southern

boundary is a line drawn from Chesapeake Beach (38-41.45’N, 076-31.92’W) easterly to Black

Walnut Pt. (38° 40.23’N, 076° 20.37’W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23.

AREA 13 – CHOPTANK RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Chesapeake Beach

(38° 41.45’N, 076° 31.92’W) easterly to Black Walnut Pt. (38° 40.23’N, 076° 20.37’W.

Southern boundary is a line drawn from Kenwood Beach (38°29’57”N, 76°30’04”W) easterly to

the Southern tip of James Isl. (38° 30.16’N, 076° 20.33’W), thence to the northwest point of

Taylors Isl. (38° 30.0N’, 076° 19.7’W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 21.

AREA 14 – SOLOMONS ISL: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Kenwood Beach east

to James Isl. The Southern boundary is a line drawn from (38° 12.0’N, 076° 21.30’W) on the

Western shore in St. Mary’s County easterly to the boundary of Sta. Crisfield near the HS Buoy

at (38° 12’ 19.44”N, 076° 14-33.80’W) Tributaries along the Western shore are considered part

of this patrol area. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23 and is under the Operational

control of both Sta. Oxford and Sta. St. Inigoes.

AREA 15 – LOWER POTOMAC: Northern boundary is a line drawn from (38° 12.0’N, 076°

21.30’W) on the western shore in St. Mary’s county easterly to the boundary of Sta. Crisfield

near the HS buoy at (38°-12.0’N, 076° 14.33’W), thence southeasterly to the MD-VA State line

and southwesterly along the State line to Smith Pt.. Western boundary is a line drawn from

Ragged Pt. (38° 08.95’N, 076° 36.63’N on the Virginia shore of the Potomac River, north to

White Point Beach (38° 13.43’N, 076° 37.38’W) on the Maryland shore. This area is patrolled

by Auxiliary Division 23 and Flotilla 3-10.

AREA 16 – MIDDLE POTOMAC: Eastern boundary is a line drawn from Ragged Point (38°

08.95’, 076° 36-63’W) on the Virginia Shore to the Maryland shore at White Pt. Beach (38°

13.43’N, 076° 37.38’W) Western boundary is the Governor Harry Nice Bridge ( Route 301).

This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25.

AREA 17 – AQUIA/MATHIAS CREEK: Eastern boundary is the Governor Harry Nice

Memorial Bridge (Route 301). Northern boundary is a line drawn parallel with the power lines at

Moss Point running from (38° 31.52’N, 077° 15.28’W) to (38°33’00”N, 77°16’28”W). This area

is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25.

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AREA 18 – UPPER POTOMAC RIVER: Southern boundary is a line drawn parallel with the

power lines at Moss Point, running from (38° 31.52’N, 077° 15.28’W) to (38°33’00”N,

77°16’28”W). Northern boundary is the line of latitude at 38° 46.0’N near navigation aids G

“87” and R “88.” This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25.

AREA 19 – UPPER CRISFIELD: Northern boundary is a line drawn from (38° 23.8’N, 076°

17.0’W), southwesterly to (38° 22.0’N, 076° 20.0’W). Western boundary is a line drawn from

(38° 22.0’N, 076° 20.0’W) southerly to the midpoint of Crisfield western boundary (38°

00.50’N, 076° 13.6’W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from the midpoint of Crisfield

western boundary (38° 00.5’N, 076° 13.6’W) to the Northwest tip of Smith Isl. (38° 02.19’N,

076° 02.67’W), thence to the mouth of the Big Annemessex River northern tip (38° 03.63’N,

075° 52.53’W). This includes the Nanticoke River to Seaford DE, and the Wicomico River to

Salisbury MD, and the Manokin River to Its Head. This area is patrolled by Division 12.

AREA 20 – LOWER CRISFIELD: Northern boundary is a line drawn from the midpoint of

Crisfield Western boundary (38° 00.50’N, 076° 13.6’W) to the northwest tip of Smith Isl. (38°

02.19’N, 076° 02.67’W) thence to the mouth of the Big Annemessex River northern tip (38°

03.63’N, 075° 52.53’W). The western boundary is a line along Station Crisfield’s western

boundary (38° 00.50’N, 076° 52.53’W). The southern boundary is a line from (37° 39.0’N, 076°

07.2’W). It also includes the Pocomoke River to Snow Hill, MD, and the Annemessex River to

its head. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 12.

AREA 21 – WASHINGTON DC: Southern boundary is the line of latitude at 38°46’00”N.

Northern boundary is the Key Fixed Bridge (38°54’09”N, 077°04’11”W) on the Potomac River

and the Pennsylvania railroad Bridge (38°53’51”N, 76°57’44”W) on the Anacostia River. This

area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25.

AREA 22 – OCEAN CITY MD: The AOR starts on the Virginia Maryland state line at point

(38 00.91N, 075 22.62’W) thence easterly to the Delmarva Peninsula (38 01.6’N, 075 14.57’W),

thence seaward south east to a point (37 19.23’N, 072 13.21’W), thence north west to a point (38

26.41’N, 074 26.77’W), thence west to the intersection of the Maryland-Delaware boundary and

the coast at a point (38 27.05’N, 075 02.92’W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 12.

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Area 22 (Ocean City) not shown on this chartlet. See further chartlets in this chapter.

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AREA 1 – TURKEY POINT and AREA 2 – POOLES ISLAND

AREA 2 – POOLES ISLAND / AREA 3 – HART/MILLER ISL AREA 4 / CRAIGHILL CHANNEL and

AREA 5 – PATAPSCO RIVER

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AREA 3 – HART/MILLER ISL AREA 4 / CRAIGHILL CHANNEL / AREA 5 – PATAPSCO RIVER /

AREA 6 – CHESTER RIVER and AREA 7 – MAGOTHY RIVER

AREA 6 – CHESTER RIVER / AREA 7 – MAGOTHY RIVER / AREA 9 – SEVERN RIVER /

AREA 10 – SOUTH/WEST RIVER / AREA 11 – EASTERN BAY

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AREA 10 – SOUTH/WEST RIVER / AREA 11 – EASTERN BAY and AREA 12 – HERRING BAY

AREA 13 – CHOPTANK RIVER

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AREA 14 – SOLOMONS ISL

AREA 15 – LOWER POTOMAC

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AREA 16 – MIDDLE POTOMAC

AREA 17 – AQUIA/MATHIAS CREEK

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AREA 18 – UPPER POTOMAC RIVER

AREA 21 – WASHINGTON DC

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AREA 19 – UPPER CRISFIELD (Northern Portion)

AREA 19 – UPPER CRISFIELD (Southern Portion)

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AREA 20 – LOWER CRISFIELD (Northern Portion)

AREA 20 – LOWER CRISFIELD (Southern Portion)

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AREA 22 – OCEAN CITY MD

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APPENDIX D – Definitions

1. DEFINITIONS

1.A The following definitions are used in and for the purposes of this document only.

1.A.1 Commander – Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National Capital Region

1.A.2 Deputy Commander – Deputy Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National

Capital Region

1.A.3 For the purpose of this SOP, the following functional titles and terms shall be used:

(They are not all official titles.)

1.A.4 DIRAUX (Director of the Auxiliary), Fifth Coast Guard District, Auxiliary Southern

Region (D5SR)

1.A.5 AUXLO – The Active Duty Coast Guard Officer assigned to Sector Maryland –

National Capital Region Commander’s staff designated as the Auxiliary OIA.

1.A.6 Coast Guard OIA (CG OIA) – An active duty Coast Guard member who is designated

as an Auxiliary OIA by the Commander, DIRAUX.

1.A.7 AUXDATA Order Management System (AOM) Administrator/OIA (AOM OIA) – An

Auxiliarist designated in writing and authorized by the Commander.

1.A.8 Auxiliary Division Staff Officer for Operations (SO-OP) – An Auxiliarist appointed and

sworn in by the respective Auxiliary Division Commander to perform the function of

SO-OP.

1.A.9 Operator – currently certified Auxiliary boat coxswain or personal water craft (PWC)

operator. Also referred to as “Coxswain”.

1.A.10 Facility – a boat, personal water craft (PWC) or Auxiliary Radio Station having a

current inspection and accepted by D5SR DIRAUX for duty with the Auxiliary in

accordance with reference (b).

1.A.11 Sector – Sector Maryland – National Capital Region.

1.A.12 Surface operations – Auxiliary surface operations.

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APPENDIX E – Acronyms

ADSO-OP Auxiliary Assistant District Staff Officer for Operations; appointed by District

Commodore

AOM AUXDATA Order Management; AUXDATA Order Management System

AOM OIA AOM Facilitator; An Auxiliarist designated in writing with the authority to assist

Auxiliarists in properly using AOM.

AOR Area of Responsibility

AUXLO Auxiliary Sector Liaison Officer

ATON Aids to Navigation

AUXDATA Auxiliary Data; Auxiliary Data System

AUXMAN Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1(series)

AUXPATCOM Auxiliary Patrol Commander

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CG OIA Coast Guard OIA; An active duty Coast Guard member who is designated as an

Auxiliary OIA by the Commander or DIRAUX.

CMDTINST Commandant Instruction

COLREGS International Regulation for Preventing Collision at Sea (COLREGS);

international/inland demarcation line (COLREG line)

D5 Fifth Coast Guard District

D5SR Fifth Coast Guard District, Auxiliary Southern Region

DCAPT District Captain; Auxiliary Sector officer elected by DCDRs in Sector MD-NCR, as

well as DCO, DCOS, and IPDCO.

DCDR Division Commander; Auxiliary Division officer elected by Division Board

DIRAUX Director of the Auxiliary, Fifth Coast Guard District, Auxiliary Southern Region

DSO-OP Auxiliary Sector Staff Officer for Operations; appointed by DCAPT

GAR Green, Amber, Red (GAR) system for evaluating operational risk.

FC Flotilla Commander

FINCEN Coast Guard Financial Center

FM Frequency Modulation

FSO-OP Flotilla Staff Officer for Operations; appointed by FC

IS Auxiliary Information System

MOM Marine Observation Mission; AUXDATA mission code 01

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ODU Operational Dress Uniform

OIA Order Issuing Authority; Commander, Coast Guard Sector Maryland – National

Capital Region or his/her designated staff officer.

OPCON Operational Control

OPLAN Operations Plan

PATCOM Patrol Commander (Coast Guard)

PATON Private Aids to Navigation

PFD Personal Flotation Device; A.K.A., life jacket; life vest

PLM Personal Light Marker

PLB Personal Locating Beacon

POB Persons on Board

PPE Personal Protection Equipment

PWC Personal Water Craft

QE Qualification Examination; Qualification Examiner

REYR REcertification required for failure to meet Yearly Requirements

SAMA Standard Auxiliary Maintenance Allowance; Allowance for facility maintenance

SAR Search and Rescue

SO-CM Auxiliary Division Staff Officer for Communications (SO-CM); An Auxiliarist

appointed and sworn in by the respective Auxiliary Division Commander to perform

the function of SO-CM defined in the AUXMAN including enter data into

AUXDATA.

SO-IS Auxiliary Division Staff Officer for Information System (SO-IS); Auxiliarist

appointed and sworn in by the respective Auxiliary Division Commander to perform

the function of SO-IS defined in the AUXMAN.

SO-MA Auxiliary Division Staff Officer for Materials (SO-MA); Auxiliarist appointed

and sworn in by the respective Auxiliary Division Commander to perform the

function of SO-MA defined in the AUXMAN.

SO-NS Auxiliary Division Staff Officer for Navigation System (SO-NS); Auxiliarist

appointed and sworn in by the respective Auxiliary Division Commander to perform

the function of SO-NS defined in the AUXMAN.

SO-OP Auxiliary Division Operations Officer; Auxiliarist appointed and sworn in by the

respective Auxiliary Division Commander to perform the function of SO-OP defined

in the AUXMAN.

VHF Very High Frequency

VHF FM Very High Frequency; Frequency Modulated Radio