COMDTINST 1000.5F
9 JUN 1988
(1) USCG/USN Deck Watch Officer Exchange. Exchange officers will fill authorized
billets and be assigned to those duties normally assigned to junior deck watch officers.
Navy officers, even though assigned to the Coast Guard, have no inherent law
enforcement authority. They may participate in boarding parties in support roles but
may not effect an arrest or seizure. All exchange officers will be trained and qualified
as underway OOD's as would any deck watch officer of the receiving Service.
(2) USCG/USN Aviator (Helicopter Pilot) Exchange. Exchange aviators shall be trained
and designated in rotary wing aircraft of the receiving Service. Advancement in
designation is urged, consistent with the mission requirements of the unit of
assignment. Naval aviators assigned to Coast Guard air stations pursuant to this
program are authorized to pilot Coast Guard aircraft and are subject to the requirements
of the Air Operations Manual, COMDTINST M3710.1 (series).
b
Discipline. Exchange officers are not subject to the jurisdiction of the receiving command
for disciplinary action either by court-martial or under Article 15, UCMJ. If it is
determined that such disciplinary action may be required, the unit commanding officer shall
submit a request, with full supporting data, to the administrative command (copy to
Commandant (G-PO) and Commander, Naval Military Personnel Command (NMPC Code
82)) for appropriate action. This does not limit the unit commanding officer in the use of
nonpunitive measures or other administrative actions which are not intended to become a
part of the officer's permanent record.
c
Leave. The unit commanding officer of the receiving unit has the authority to grant leave
and issue leave papers to the exchange officer(s).
d Awards and Commendations.
(1) Navy Exchange Officers. A Navy officer attached to a Coast Guard unit may be
recommended for awards and commendations in accordance with the Medals and
Awards Manual, COMDTINST M1650.25 (series).
(2) Coast Guard Exchange Officers. A Coast Guard officer attached to a Navy unit may be
recommended for awards and commendations in accordance with Navy instructions.
The officer may also wear the Surface Warfare Operations Device, if otherwise
qualified, while attached to a Navy unit.
7. RECORDS AND REPORTS.
a
Fitness Reports.
(1) Coast Guard Exchange Officers. Navy commanding officers shall write Officer
Evaluation Reports on their Coast Guard exchange officers in accordance with Article
10-A of reference (a). A copy of this instruction and appropriate forms will be supplied
by the reported-on officer.
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