U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations & Boat Training
In the United States, the Coast Guard sets the standard for how to interact with other boaters, vessels and what to do on the water. The Coast Guard protects boaters and the coastline of the United States on all of the water in and surrounding the country. The U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training manual covers the organization's rules and requirements.
Other People Are Reading
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Who is it For?
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While it doesn't hurt for civilian boaters to read and understand the significance of the U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training manual, its real intent is to introduce operational commanders, other officers and boat unit personnel, along with Coast Guard Boat Force customers, what the techniques, training requirements and doctrines of the Coast Guard are.
File
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The U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Boat Training manual is available online as a PDF file. It is 433 pages long and is a comprehensive explanation of official responsibilities and reactions for Coast Guard representatives.
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Parts
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The manual has five parts. Each part has can stand alone with its own table of contents. The parts are Introduction, Operation and Missions, Station Operation, Readiness and Standardization, and Boat Crew Training.
Inclusive
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The book is solely a method of preparation and does not include all possibilities. It does not take the place of experience and good judgment, and the safety of others is a priority in all situations.
Civilian Instruction
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The Coast Guard is not responsible for training civilians in boat safety even though it creates the laws that guide the states in their regulations. However, the Coast Guard works in cooperation with the U.S. Power Squadrons to give civilians their own version of boat operation and boat training.
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