Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 16114.20
Utility Boats, Big
Current Force
Interim Force
Future Force
MLB
MLB
NLB
UTB
UTB
RB-M
UTM
RB-S
UTM
Overview: The UTB class will be transitioned out of service. As mentioned, twelve UTBs
were replaced during FY00, another 25 will be retired through siting the remaining 47' MLBs.
The remaining 137 UTBs will transition to Interim Force UTMs at Stations (small) or/and be
replaced by RB-Ms during the acquisition project.
Phase 1 (Current Force to Interim Force):
As mentioned, another 25 UTBs will be replaced as a direct result of the 47' MLB
Acquisition and Siting Plan. Following the new 47' MLB delivery and crew
training/certification transition, unit UTB boat allowances will be changed to MLBs or
deleted as planned. Boat operating and support funding changes will be incorporated in
the next fiscal year's budget model. Excess operating funding resulting from deleted
allowances will be recouped mid-year.
No new UTB boat allowances will be established. All remaining UTB boat allowances
will remain until changed by fully justified unit boat allowance changes. Each individual
UTM boat allowance change request, particularly when the request involves decreasing
unit capability from a UTB must be scrupulously evaluated.
The CGD1 IMARV and unit allowance will be changed to a UTM upon unit OPFAC
change. The CGD5 IMARVs will be addressed as unique unit boat allowances during the
transition between Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Phase 2 (Interim Force to Future Force):
The RB-M acquisition will be accomplished through a major AC&I acquisition. The
standardized RB-M will essentially replace all remaining UTBs and most UTMs. Unit
boat allowance changes will be initiated as each RB-M is delivered.
At several unique locations around the Coast Guard (e.g., within CGD1 and CGD13) an
NLB will best meet unit mission requirements. Following concept development and
acquisition, NLBs will replace Interim Force MLB, UTB and/or SPCs. Unit boat
allowance changes will be initiated upon NLB delivery.
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