Commandant
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United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001
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Phone: (202) 267-1313
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COMDTINST 1650.2B
NOV 26 2004
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 1650.2B
Subj:
SUMNER I. KIMBALL READINESS AWARD
Ref:
(a) U. S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual - Volume I,
COMDTINST M16114.32 (series)
(b) Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10 (series)
1. PURPOSE. To recognize achievement of high readiness by those shore units with standard boats
(25' RB-HS/S, 41' UTBs, 44'/47' MLBs, and 49' BUSLs) attached. This award recognizes
excellence in crew proficiency, boat and personal protective equipment condition and compliance
with established training documentation requirements as essential readiness components. This
award has been expanded to include the newest standard boat additions to the field, the RB-HS and
RB-S, and is no longer focused towards a specific platform type, but rather the overall condition of
the unit with regards to boat operations.
2. ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands,
commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants for directorates, and special staff
offices at Headquarters shall comply with this Instruction. Internet release authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Sumner I. Kimball Readiness Award, COMDTINST 1650.2A is
cancelled.
4. DISCUSSION. Reference (a) establishes the readiness rating for a unit's standard boats to be
assessed and evaluation criteria for crew performance. The "Bravo" or "Bravo (Restricted)"
readiness rating is the minimum level at which standard boats with fully qualified and proficient
crews can perform Coast Guard missions safely and effectively. Similarly, meeting established
underway exercise standards is the minimum performance level expected of qualified and certified
boat crew members.
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