COTPs

(2) Coordinate requests for funding for submittal to the national program manager for

outreach training, reserve support, and other needs;

(3) Ensure close coordination and communication with federal and state law enforcement

agencies as well as key maritime industry stakeholders who are interested in supporting

the program; and

(4) Interact with the national program manager to discuss concerns and provide

recommendations.

d. COTPs:

(1) Are encouraged to establish a locally-centric waterway watch program provided this

program is consistent with the national program and that it incorporates the AWW logo.

(2) As Federal Maritime Security Coordinator, shall ensure coordination of all waterway

watch activities conducted within their zone including Coast Guard Auxiliary

involvement in the outreach effort;

(3) Shall designate a local coordinator for waterway watch activities, as a minimum, to

serve as a point of contact for Auxiliary, district, area, and headquarters program

personnel. Given the potential availability of IRT funds, the COTP should consider

designating a reservist as coordinator;

(4) Shall maintain adequate stock of AWW program materials to effectively conduct

outreach activities;

(5) Shall distribute national program materials to other units as appropriate within their

Area of Responsibility;

(6) Shall provide support to Auxiliary divisions and flotillas for their outreach efforts to the

recreational boating community;

(7) Shall request that organizations, such as local Power Squadrons, that volunteer to

support local outreach to the recreational boating community, to do so by coordinating

with the Auxiliary;

(8) Shall integrate waterway watch outreach into daily operational activities, such as

boardings, facility inspections, and harbor patrols;

(9) If specific program funding is desired, shall submit annual budget requests for the local

program via the chain of command;

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