SECTOR MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION...
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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
23A
23A
22A
81A, 83A
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