Commandant
2100 Second Street, S.W.
United States Coast Guard
Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: G-OCX
Phone: (202) 267-1001
Fax: (202) 267 4460
COMDTINST 16794.4
AUG 21, 2003
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16794.4
Subj:
COAST GUARD AUXILIARY OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM
Ref:
(a) Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5 (series)
(b) Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16794.51 (series)
1. PURPOSE. This Program establishes policies and procedures allowing Auxiliary
members currently certified in the Boat Crew Program to earn an Award of Operational
Excellence.
2. ACTION. Area and district commanders, district directors of Auxiliary (DIRAUX),
group/activity commands, marine safety offices, station commanding officers, officers
in charge, district commodores, division captains, and flotilla commanders shall promote
this program and ensure Auxiliary units under their supervision adhere to the provisions
of this program. Internet release authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None.
4. REFERENCES.
a. Where applicable, Auxiliary Operational Excellence Program tasks shall be performed as
described in the Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5 (series).
b. Auxiliary Operational Excellence Program annual currency tasks shall be performed as per
the Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16794.51 (series).
c. All tasks shall be performed with safety in mind. Boat crews are expected to adhere to the
principles of risk management and team coordination as described in the Boat
Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5 (series).
5. DISCUSSION. The Auxiliary Operational Excellence Program will provide Coast Guard Auxiliary
DISTRIBUTION SDL No. 140
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b
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d
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A
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10 10
1
1
2
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2
2
2
2
1
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D
2
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50 50 10
1
F
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H
NON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION: Auxiliary National Supply Center, NEXCOM, NADCO-OMS, DC-O, DC-M, DC-B, DC-P, DC-T,
DVC-OS, DVC-OE, EVC-OA
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