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COMDTINST 3120.13
6 SEP 1989
COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 3120.13
Subj:
Shipboard Helicopter Operations Facility Certification Program
1.
PURPOSE. This instruction implements Coast Guard participation in a joint Navy/Coast
Guard certification program for ship-helo operations facilities (aviation facilities) sponsored
by Commandant (G-O) and Commander, Naval Air Systems Command.
2.
DISCUSSION.
a.
Adoption of Navy air capable ship certification requirements brings the following
benefits to the Coast Guard:
(1)
Enhanced safety and effectiveness of Coast Guard ship-helicopter operations
resulting from standardization of shipboard aviation facilities on all classes of
air capable Coast Guard cutters.
(2)
Incorporation of all certification requirements into a single volume, Naval Air
Engineering Center Air Capable Ship Aviation Facilities Bulletin No. 1 (series).
(3)
Facilitated joint services defense and law enforcement operations aboard air
capable Coast Guard cutters.
(4)
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