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COMDTINST 1541.1
June 1 1998
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1541.1
Subj: TEAM COORDINATION TRAINING
Ref: (a) Cutter Training and Qualification Manual, COMDTINST M3502.4(Series)
(b)Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16114.9 (Series)
(c) Auxiliary Boat Crew Training and Qualification Guide Crewman and Coxswain,
COMDTINST M16798.28 (Series)
(d)Command-at-Sea Orientation Guide, COMDTPUB P1500.17 (NOTAL)
1.
PURPOSE. This Instruction establishes requirements and the delivery system to support a
training program to increase team effectiveness and minimize human error in cutter, boat and
command/control operations and activities. This program is titled Team Coordination
Training (TCT) and serves the operational active duty, reserve and Auxiliary forces.
2.
ACTION. Area and district commanders, section/activity/group commanders, cutter and
station commanding officers/officers-in-charge, and Auxiliary unit commanders shall ensure
compliance with the provisions of this Instruction.
3.
DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The requirements outlined in this Instruction have already been
approved for inclusion in upcoming changes to references (a), (b) and (c).
4.
BACKGROUND. This paragraph defines TCT and provides a historical overview of the TCT
implementation process over the past several years.
a.
Definition. Prudent sailors have exhibited and factors researchers have described seven
critical skills that reduce the potential for human error-induced mishaps. These skills are
leadership, mission analysis, adaptability and flexibility, situational awareness, decision
making, communication and assertiveness. Collectively, they are titled "Team
Coordination." Within these skills are important processes that serve to control safety risks
and improve team performance. The processes are risk management, crew briefing and
crew debriefing. TCT reinforces these processes and makes the student aware of both
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