COMDTINST 16000.27
7. PROCEDURES.
a. Plan Alignment.
(1) Organize Coast Guard prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery plans to support key
NIMS and NRP processes and organizational structures and be capable of seamlessly
transitioning from a response to a non-Incident of National Significance to a response under
the NRP.
(2) Perform NRP alignment for plans identified by reference (c) as follows:
(a) Make corrections where practicable to address minor changes necessary for consistency
with references (a) and (b).
(b) Complete and insert a copy of Enclosure (1) with Attachment (a) to Enclosure (1) in the
front of the plan to serve as a record of your interim changes.
(c) Prepare and include interim supplemental pages behind the Enclosure (1) insert, as
appropriate, to address NIMS and NRP alignment issues.
(d) Schedule and make permanent changes to plans following the normal plan revision and
review process, insofar as practicable. Otherwise, schedule and undertake as a high
priority item revision of plans that require substantial modifications.
b. Policies, Procedures, Directives, and Manuals. Review and identify revisions needed to align
with and support the NRP and the Coast Guard's responsibilities under related directives.
Prioritize, schedule, and undertake the necessary revisions within 18 months from the effective
date of this Instruction, or the next scheduled update, whichever occurs first. Note review and
approval of changes in the Contingency Preparedness System as required by reference (g).
c. Coast Guard Operations During an NRP Response.
(1) Perform Coast Guard missions as required during an NRP response, with adjustments of
service levels and redirection of resources, as appropriate.
(2) Recognizing Coast Guard forces may be assigned tasks outside of their normal missions,
ensure Coast Guard forces perform only tasks within their authorities and capabilities.
(3) Ensure that Coast Guard forces observe applicable Coast Guard policies, doctrine, tactics,
procedures, safety, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and other pertinent
criteria when providing services or support and when executing Coast Guard authorities.
(4) Observe procedures for search and rescue operations as specified by Enclosure (4).
d. Representation of Coast Guard Special Team Capabilities. Coast Guard plans that potentially
involve the employment of special teams with unique capabilities, such as the National Strike
Force (NSF), Public Information Assist Team (PIAT), and Enhanced Marine Safety and Security
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