COMMANDER U. S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-NCR 2401 Hawkins Point Rd Baltimore, MD 21226 Staff Symbol: (s) Phone: (410) 576-2561 Fax: (410) 576-2575 SECTOR MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION INSTRUCTION 16790.1 Subj: Ref: SECTOR MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION AUXILIARY POLICY AND PROCEDURES (a) Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series) (b) Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series) (c) Fifth District Southern Region (D5SR) Auxiliary Policy Manual, D5INST16790.1 (series) (d) Auxiliary Aids to Navigation Program, COMDTINST 16500.16A (series) (e) Fifth District Aids to Navigation & Waterways Management Policy, section 14 PATON (f) Coast Guard Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST m10470.10g (series) (g) Telecommunications for Radio Watch Standing, CGTTP 6-01.2 (h) Auxiliary Aviation Program, COMDTINST 16798.1 (series) (i) Prevention Department SOP, SECBALT INST 3120.6, Appendix A-14, Auxiliary Marine Safety Program (j) Coast Guard Safety and Environmental Health Manual, COMDTINST M5100.47B (series) 1. PURPOSE. This Instruction promulgates guidance for Auxiliary surface operations conducted in Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (NCR). It is intended to foster a close relationship between Active and Reserve forces and the Auxiliary and to augment existing national and district policies provided by references (a) through (h). 2. ACTION. Sector Maryland-NCR staff, Commanding Officers, Officers in Charge, and Auxiliary elected leaders, staff and members shall comply with the provisions of this instruction. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. a. Auxiliary Operational Standard Operating Procedures Instruction 16798.1, dated 1996 is cancelled. b. Sector Baltimore Auxiliary Policy and Procedures Instruction 3120.8A, dated March 05, 2011 is cancelled. 4. DISCUSSION. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an integral part of Coast Guard forces in Sector Maryland-NCR. It is the policy of the Sector Commander that Auxiliary members are to be used whenever possible as a force-multiplier for the Sector and sub-units. This instruction applies to all Auxiliary surface operations and Auxiliary surface operations administration conducted within Sector Maryland-NCR and to Coast Guard and Auxiliary personnel involved with Auxiliary surface operations within Sector Maryland-NCR. This
instruction contains only augmenting policies and procedures. It is expected that Auxiliary surface operations personnel, elected officers, and appointed staff officers are informed and knowledgeable of operations policies and procedures contained in references (a) through (j) as well as directives and procedures issued by the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary Chain of Leadership and Management. 5. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. a. The development of this directive and the general policies contained within it has been thoroughly reviewed by the originating office and are categorically excluded under current USCG categorical exclusion (CE) # 21 from further environmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B.2. and figure 2-1 of the National Environmental Policy Act Implementing the Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental Impacts, COMDTINST M16475.2 (SERIES). b. This instruction will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts to existing environmental conditions; or inconsistencies with Federal, State, or local laws or administrative determinations relating to the environment. All future specific actions resulting from general policies in this instruction must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Policy NEPA regulations at 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508. Department of Homeland Security and Coast Guard NEPA policy and compliance with all other environmental mandates. 6. PRIVACY COMPLIANCE. When completed, the forms identified or referred to in this instruction contain Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. 522a, mandates that agencies establish administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to ensure the integrity of records maintained on individuals. The Privacy Act also requires the protection against any anticipated threats which could result in substantial harem, embarrassment, or compromise to an individual. In order to maintain the public s trust and prevent privacy breaches, the Coast Guard has a duty to safeguard all types of PII in its possession. Unintended disclosure or compromise of an individual s PII constitutes a Privacy Incident and must be reported in accordance with COMDTINST 5260.5 (series), Privacy Incident Response, Identification, and Reporting Procedures for Personally Identifiable Information. 7. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is itself a rule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside of the Coast Guard. 8. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATION. This instruction has been thoroughly reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records scheduling requirements in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq., NARA requirements and information and Life Cycle Management Manual,
COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This instruction does not have any significant or substantial change to existing records management requirements. 9. DISTRIBUTION: No paper distribution of this instruction will be made. An electronic version will be located on the Sector Maryland-NCR Portal page: 10. REQUEST FOR CHANGES. The point of contact to submit recommended changes is the Sector Maryland-NCR Auxiliary Liaison Officer. L. P. Harrison, Jr., CAPT CG SECTOR Maryland-NCR
AUXILIARY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES 1. ROLE OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARY IN SECTOR MARYLAND- NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION a. Overall policy. It is the policy of the Sector Commander that the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary play a key role in assisting the Sector in carrying out its missions and shall be an integral part of the Sector s complement. Coast Guard unit commanders and Officers in Charge are encouraged to further augment this instruction with written procedures which are not in conflict with references (a) through (h) and deemed appropriate for their respective Area of Responsibility (AOR) including requiring Auxiliarists transferring into the AOR to have an orientation patrol or additional training essential to operating in the AOR, and or operating with the unit and its personnel. b. Consideration of the Auxiliary in Coast Guard planning. The Auxiliary should be considered by all Sector personnel in planning and carrying out duties and special projects that they have been assigned. In doing so, it is understood that Auxiliarists are civilian volunteers, not subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice, who undergo Coast Guard prescribed training in various skills and tasks and who often have acquired specific skills and experience in their civilian careers. By law, Auxiliarists may not carry weapons or be directly engaged in law enforcement or military activities. c. Joint training and exercises. Sector personnel should attempt to involve the Auxiliary in joint training and exercises to the maximum extent possible. They also shall maintain close relations with the Auxiliary units that serve the Stations and ANTs. 2. AUXILIARY POLICY DIRECTIVES AND INSTRUCTIONS a. In carrying out their duties, Auxiliary units and officers shall be guided by references (a) through (j), and other Auxiliary manuals and SEC Maryland NCR instructions that may apply. b. Reference (a) lists authorized surface patrol types that may be conducted in Sector Maryland-NCR and the requirements for each type patrol. No patrols may be conducted without orders issued by an order approval authority.
FIFTH DISTRICT SOUTHERN REGION AULIXIARY UNITS SECTOR MD-NCR AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION Divisions and Flotillas: 21 Chesapeake Bay Eastern Shore 03 Easton, MD 05 Chesapeake City, MD 08 North East, MD 22 Upper Chesapeake 01 Rock Creek, MD 02 Pikesville, MD 05 Magothy River, MD 07 Aberdeen, MD 08 Joppatown, MD 23 Central Chesapeake 01 Annapolis, MD 02 Solomons, MD 03 West Annapolis, MD 04 South River, MD 06 Drum Point, MD 07 Herring Bay, MD 24 Middle Chesapeake 01 Silver Spring, MD 03 Laurel, MD 04 Two Gaithersburg, MD 08 Gaithersburg, MD 09 Bowie/Davidsonville, MD 25 Potomac Guardian 01 One Washington, DC 06 Occoquan-Fairfax, VA 07 Fort Washington, MD 08 Mount Vernon, VA 11 Middle Potomac, VA 12 Arlington Northern Virginia
3. LIAISON BETWEEN THE COAST GUARD AND THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY a. Sector Auxiliary Liaison Officer (AUXLO). The Sector Commander s representative and principal liaison between the Active-Duty forces and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. (1) The AUXLO shall work closely with the senior Sector-level Auxiliary Line Officer and the Auxiliary Sector Coordinator (ASC) to coordinate efforts and activities of the Auxiliary in its support of Sector Maryland NCR. (2) The AUXLO will foster a working relationship with the Auxiliary Sector Coordinator (ASC) and the entire Sector staff in an effort to ensure maximum support for carrying out all Coast Guard missions. (3) The AUXLO will periodically review the Auxiliary Order Management (AOM) system for completeness of unit AUXLO Auxiliary patrol administration. This review will be focused on timely completion of administrative requirements and submission to FINCEN. (4) The AUXLO shall process damage claims filed by Auxiliarists whose boats are damaged during authorized on-the-water patrols. (5) Oversee the awarding of special Coast Guard ribbons or medals to Auxiliarists; and (6) Carry out any other duties related to the Auxiliary that the Sector Commander assigns. b. Auxiliary Sector Coordinator. The ASC, appointed by the Auxiliary District Commodore, is the senior Sector-level staff officer within the Auxiliary chain of leadership in the Sector and in practice works under the District Captain, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (DCAPT- SMD-NCR), who is the senior Sectorlevel Auxiliary line officer. The ASC (SMD-NCR) shall carry out the following duties: (1) Serve as the principal initial point-of-contact within the Auxiliary for all Coast Guard matters. (2) Coordinate Auxiliary relationships with the Active-Duty force and the Auxiliary s response to orders and requests for assistance from the Active- Duty force. (3) Serve as the Auxiliary s principal representative at Sector-level planning meetings and other conferences, and on boards such as the Baltimore Area Maritime Committee and similar bodies at the regional (Sector) level. (4) Represent the Auxiliary District Captain for Sector Maryland-National Capital Region when appropriate and serve as his or her functional deputy. (5) Establish and maintain a system for recruiting Auxiliarists or Auxiliary units to respond to requests for assistance from Coast Guard units in Sector Maryland-National Capital Region. (6) Attend such Sector-level meetings and conferences as the Sector Commander designates and discuss Coast Guard-Auxiliary issues with Department Heads,
Commissioned Officers and Petty Officers of the Sector and its sub-units. c. Auxiliary Assistant District Staff Officer for Operations (ADSO-OP). The Auxiliary ADSO-OP shall oversee the Auxiliary s operations program under the direction of the DCAPT-SMD-NCR and the ASC (SMD-NCR). ADSO-OP shall communicate directly with Division staff officers for operations (SO-Ops) and, where appropriate, with individual coxswains and crewmembers. d. Auxiliary Assistant District Staff Officer for Marine Safety (ADSO-MS). The Auxiliary ADSO-MS shall oversee the Auxiliary s marine safety program under the direction of the DCAPT-SMD-NCR and the ASC (SMD-NCR). ADSO-MS shall communicate directly with Division staff officers for marine safety (SO-MSs) and, where appropriate, with individual Auxiliarists who are participating in marine safety programs. e. Coast Guard Unit AUXLOs. The Commanding Officer/Officer-in-Charge of each small-boat station and ANT in Sector Maryland-National Capital Region shall appoint an AUXLO to serve as liaison officer to the Auxiliary units that serve that station or ANT. The AUXLO should maintain liaison with Auxiliary division commanders, vice division commanders, division staff officers for operations (SO- Ops), division staff officers for marine safety and division Auxiliary Unit Coordinators (AUCs). Active-Duty and Auxiliary units should seek to exchange visits and attend meetings of each other s meetings as appropriate and engage in joint exercises and training. The unit AUXLO will be responsible for Auxiliary patrol administration for their unit. Section H of ref (b) details the responsibilities of the Order Issuing Authority (OIA). The unit AUXLO will seek assistance from the Sector AUXLO when necessary to fulfill their duties. f. Auxiliary Unit Coordinators. The Auxiliary Unit Coordinator (AUC) is an Auxiliarist who has been appointed to serve as a liaison officer to the small-boat station or ANT that his or her own unit serves. The AUC shall be the principal Auxiliary liaison between Auxiliary Divisions and Flotillas and the AUXLOs appointed by small-boat stations and ANTs. g. Path of communications. Requests for assistance from the Coast Guard and other policy questions will be forwarded by the ASC (SMD-NCR) to the DCAPT-SMD- NCR, who then may assign them to other Auxiliary line or staff officers. These include: (1) Auxiliary Division Commanders (DCDRs) and Vice Division Commanders (VCDRs), who are elected (i.e., line officers); and (2) Assistant District Staff Officers, who function as Sector-level appointed (staff) officers in specific areas such as operations, marine safety, vessel examination, public education, public affairs, etc. (3) AUCs or any other Auxiliary officers or members whom the DCAPT-SM- NCR deems appropriate.
4. ROLE OF THE AUXILIARY a. Overview. Auxiliary units shall conduct surface and air patrols, operate radio facilities, and participate in special assignments (i.e. ICS positions) at the request of Coast Guard units throughout the Sector Maryland-NCR area of responsibility in accordance with references (a) thru (h). b. Access to the AUXDATA Order Management System (AOMS). The Sector Commander shall control access to AOM. He or she may delegate that responsibility- normally this will be the AUXLO. Auxiliary coxswains, OPFAC owners, crew and Auxiliarists providing patrol oversite will generally be granted access. Trainees will not be granted access. AOMS permissions will vary depending on the user s responsibilities. c. Alternative coxswains. In cases where the Auxiliarist designated as coxswain for a particular patrol is not the owner of the vessel, orders for the patrol may be issued if certain conditions have been met. The owner of the vessel must designate a specified qualified coxswain as authorized to operate the vessel on page 2 section VII, of ANSC Form 7003, revised 06-11. The form 7003 must have been submitted to DIRAUX and entered into the AOM database. d. Auxiliary Surface Patrols. A patrol order is an assignment to duty for the movement of a facility which commences when a facility is actually moved by trailering or getting underway. Patrol orders are valid for 24 continuous hours from the commencement of the assignment to duty until the underway missions are completed and the facility is either moored or, if trailered, returned to home. (1) No on-the-water patrols shall be conducted by Auxiliary vessels unless the Coast Guard Order-Issuing Authority has issued orders to the designated coxswain for that specific patrol. (2) Patrol orders are valid and reimbursement is permitted only when the facility has completed an underway operational mission per reference (a) Chapter 9 Section B and reference (b) Chapter 2 Sections A.3 and A.4. When patrol orders have been issued for an operational mission and the facility is trailered, but the facility does not get underway for any reason, the patrol order is invalidated and will be cancelled because an operational mission was not conducted. Reimbursement for auto mileage or meals is not permitted. Patrol orders shall not be requested or approved for the sole purpose of trailering a facility. For a patrol order to be valid the facility must conduct an underway operational mission. (3) Under no circumstances will orders be issued after the fact to cover damages incurred during unauthorized activities. e. Patrol Expense Reimbursement The guiding principle for processing patrol orders is to approve reimbursement for allowed expenses for missions executed legally and in
good faith and in accordance with Coast Guard policies enumerated in references (a) through (c). Processing of orders for reimbursement should not be delayed or withheld for administrative errors or errors that can be corrected by order approval authorities or OIAs. (1) Expenses authorized for reimbursement are listed in reference (a) Chapter 9, Section B.1. Other reimbursable expenses must be pre authorized by the CG OIA with the exception of ramp fees, meals provided to Qualification Examiners not under travel orders. (2) Reimbursement for items received in-kind (i.e., not provided by or paid for by the claimant) shall not be claimed and is not authorized. (3) Orders for patrols under investigation by the Auxiliary or Coast Guard for misconduct or mishap claim shall not be processed for reimbursement until the matter has been settled and authorization for reimbursement is received. (4) Receipts must be readable and have name of vender with letterhead, date of purchase, itemized list of products and total purchase. Lack of proper receipts or Certificate(s) in Lieu of Receipt to justify expenses is a cause for denying reimbursement. Receipts for all expenses claimed for reimbursement must be available for auditing. It is the facility operator s responsibility to retain all receipts for reimbursement claims. (5) Exceeding the 20 days document submission limitation prescribed by reference I without adequate and reasonable explanation is cause for denying reimbursement. (6) Not including required comments or explanations may be cause for denying reimbursement. Conducting patrols without proper authorization is cause to deny reimbursement and AUXDATA entry. f. Requesting orders (1) Auxiliary coxswain/owner initiates request for orders through AOM at least 7 days in advance. a. Coxswain stipulates type of patrol, training objectives, date, time of day and AOR for the request. b. Crew assignment must be listed with the initial request for orders. c. Coxswain indicates in the request which AUX Operational Facility (AUX OPFAC) will be used. d. Coxswain completes request by entering the above in AOM. e. In cases where a coxswain wishes to schedule a patrol that (a) exceeds eight hours in duration; (b) requires the transit of the OPFAC to another AOR; or (c) that involves the return of the OPFAC on a day other than that of the patrol, the coxswain must notify the ADSO-OP via his division SO-OP five days in advance and obtain permission. Generally, such patrols are not authorized. (2) Designated Station OIA, upon recommendation of AUX Division Operations Staff Officer (SO-OP), approves/denies request for orders.
a. SO-OP considers time of day/night, OPFAC, coxswain & crew suitability for patrol and AOR coverage requirements. b. SO-OP may inform coxswain of need to change AOR, mission start-end time, crew for operational and for risk mitigation purposes. c. If the SO-OP concurs with mission and above parameters, he enters I CONCUR name of SO-OP in comments box in AOM. d. Unit AUXLO reviews request, considers operational needs and associated risks of the patrol, and either approves or denies request. i. If the Unit AUXLO disapproves the request, AOM requires a reason be stated in a message box. AOM sends the message in an email to the coxswain. ii. Requesting coxswain can consult with SO-OP to address Unit AUXLO concerns/requirements and re-submit, or accept denial of the patrol request. (3) Completing the patrol a. Within 3 business days of completing the patrol, coxswain enters mission code, itinerary, notes in comment box that PPE was checked for all crew and the initial GAR score. Coxswain checks meals authorized, engine time and fuel, and ice expenses as appropriate. Coxswains/owners who return their orders later than the three-day deadline shall attach a statement in the comment box explaining the reason(s) for the delay. b. Receipts for expenses $25.00 and greater must be submitted and attached within AOM (jpeg file). A receipt for all tolls and ramp fees shall be attached regardless of the amount of the expense. c. SO-OP reviews completed AOM order, verifying reasonableness and accuracy of all mission parameters and receipts. Any discrepancies must be resolved in order for SO-OP to recommend approval. d. If SO-OP concurs with completed order, SO-OP enters Recommend reimbursement- Name of SO-OP in comments box and saves file. e. SO-OP alerts when an order is ready for OIA s reimbursement approval. f. OIA rechecks the order for reasonableness and accuracy and electronically signs order in OIA signature box. The OIA then submits the order to FINCEN for reimbursement after final review. Unit AUXLO s will check AOM at least weekly for orders pending submission to FINCEN. The Sector AUXLO will periodically check AOM for orders awaiting final approval and reimbursement. g. Fueling Auxiliary facilities are expected to be ready for call-out at any time while on orders. This means that the facility must have a full fuel tank at the start of their orders. This also eliminates the possibility of being reimbursed for fuel not used while on orders. Except as provided in this sub-section facility owners shall begin their orders with a full tank and then top off the fuel tank after each use of the facility so they are ready for the next patrol. Reference I Enclosure 1, paragraph 8.D.1
requires fuel receipts be submitted for all reimbursement claims regardless of dollar amount. In order to be considered acceptable for reimbursement fuel receipts must be dated on the patrol date and near or after patrol termination time. When fueling on the patrol date is not possible, fueling must be accomplished the following day. An explanation as to why fueling was not possible on the patrol date must be entered in AOM comments by the facility owner. A separate patrol order may be approved for the purpose of next day refueling. The same receipt shall be uploaded in AOM for both patrols and a comment in AOM for both orders by the facility owner stating: Order nr. XXXX approved for late fueling for patrol conducted under order nr. XXXX. Late fueling was due to.... When fueling is delayed more than one day, a full explanation of the circumstances must be entered by the claimant in AOM comments. If AOM OIA determines reimbursement is not warranted, AOM OIA will advise ASC and Sector AUXLO to seek a determination from Sector AUXLO. (1) Cost of fuel additives specifically required by an engine manufacturer shall be reimbursed when the receipt (regardless of cost) and appropriate accounting data that tracks additive use is uploaded in AOM for each patrol the additive is used. Additives not specifically required by the engine manufacturer are not eligible for reimbursement. h. Pre-patrol station notification. Two days before a scheduled patrol, the coxswain shall notify the Station OOD of their patrol intentions via telephone. This notification should include the following information: 1) Call Sign, 2) crew size, 3) intended patrol time and duration, and 4) intended patrol area. This notification and communication with the Station allows for improved planning and situational awareness between the Station and auxiliary facility. i. Auxiliary communications watch.. Auxiliary Flotillas should make every effort to provide at least one Auxiliarist communications specialist or qualified watch stander at small boat stations whenever the flotilla s OPFACs are under way and under orders. This person will maintain radio communications with Auxiliary OPFACs or assist the station s communications personnel. j. Radio contact and reports. Before commencing a patrol, the coxswain of each Auxiliary facility shall provide to the small-boat station via phone, e-mail or fax to the station s OOD a list of his vessel s entire crew, including the name and member number of each person aboard and the number of the patrol order. Before getting under way, the coxswain of every Auxiliary OPFAC shall contact the controlling small-boat station by radio and report the five-digit call-sign of the vessel, GAR score, the order number, and the number of persons aboard; confirm the specific area within the Station s AOR to be patrolled; and advise the station that he or she is getting under way. (1) During the patrol, the coxswain shall provide radio reports at least once every 30 minutes or per the local unit s radio guard instructions. Radio reports shall
be specific, to include geographic reference (or GPS coordinates) for current position, approximate number of contacts in the area, future intentions, and any other relevant information (weather, debris, suspicious activity, etc.). The frequency of such reports may be increased to once every 15 minutes, as required by the station. (2) One hour before the scheduled conclusion of the patrol, the coxswain shall inform the station that one hour remains on their patrol and ask permission to secure when the patrol is complete. This shall serve as a reminder to the station that they will be losing an asset for the area. (3) OPFACs also must report to stations before beginning any SAR operation. No patrol or SAR operation may be conducted until the OPFAC can establish and maintain radio contact with a Coast Guard station, with the exception of urgent SARs occurring in sight of the OPFAC. k. Cell Phone Usage. Reference I, 8.D.2.a. prohibits use of a cell phone on board a facility and limits use as a means of communication to an absolute minimum. Cell phones may be designated as back-up communications only. l. SAR Incident Reports. Auxiliarists shall maintain copies of Auxiliary SAR Incident and MISLE Case Data Entry Reports, using Form CG-4612 (revised 06 Jun 10), and return the original to the Coast Guard unit that issued the case number. In cases where no case number was issued, the original shall be sent to the Sector AUXLO. 5. MISHAPS AND DAMAGE CLAIMS a. MISHAPS All mishaps involving Auxiliarists or facilities during a patrol resulting in damage to property or injuries meeting the thresholds of ref (j) shall be documented by all who were involved in or witnessed the mishap within 72 hours. All cases of damage, injury or death, must be immediately or as soon as practicable, reported to the controlling station, which will in turn notify the Sector Command Duty Officer immediately at (410) 576-2525 and report mission, unit the Aux Facility is supporting and event details. The CDO will then make necessary notifications including notifying the AUXLO. The OIA is responsible for ensuring the MISHAP is recorded in the e-mishap system. As soon as practicable after the situation has stabilized and required immediate reporting has been accomplished, the coxswain shall record the circumstances of the incident including: (1) Personal information of persons directly involved and their role and extent of injuries if any. (2) Personal information of witnesses; name, address, contact information (3) Identification of vessels and vehicles involved. (4) Property damaged and nature and extent of the damage. (5) The coxswain will instruct each crew member to prepare a comprehensive written statement of the incident and their observations. Injuries requiring medical attention shall be reported to Sector Command Center immediately or
if required, as soon as possible following activating emergency response. b. Damage claims. In cases where an Auxiliary vessel incurs damage while on patrol, the coxswain or owner shall file a claim with the Sector AUXLO. The Sector AUXLO shall process the claim through Auxiliary Claims Handbook Instruction. See OPSUP_SECTOR_Maryland_D5SR OPSUP (Series) SAR and Mishap Reporting for detailed mishap reporting instructions. (1) Reference (b) states that Auxiliarists must understand that orders do not guarantee liability coverage. The legal process bases coverage on a review of the course and scope of employment and specific facts involved. Orders are issued for the legal protection of the Auxiliarists assigned as operator and crew. Auxiliarists operating without orders may not be entitled to Coast Guard benefits if there is loss or damage to an Auxiliary facility, a third party claim, or an injury or death of a passenger (see Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series), Chapter 5, Section J). 6. OPERATIONS a. Auxiliary Areas of Responsibility (AORs). In planning and carrying out patrols, Auxiliary units shall adhere to the list of AORs shown in Appendix B. b. Joint training and exercises. Stations and ANTs are strongly encouraged to employ Auxiliary patrol vessels in their own operations and to conduct joint training and exercises with Auxiliary boats, coxswains and crewmembers. Where possible, stations are highly encouraged to seek interested Auxiliary units in voluntarily participating in Ready for Operations (RFO) training. Stations should also encourage Auxiliary boats and crews to serve as B-0 boats for stations that can be deployed by stations in case of emergencies, by doing so stations will augment or supplant the station s surface assets. c. Vessel crew requirements. All Auxiliary vessels on patrol must meet the crew requirements for manning found in reference (b). Coxswains who fail to comply with these minimums shall be denied reimbursement for these patrols and the coxswains and crewmembers who serve on them shall be denied credit for them. Coxswains of facilities less than 26 feet length are encouraged to augment the crew by at least one member so as to be prepared for operational situations such as SAR, providing assistance to vessels, adverse environmental conditions, or causality to a crew member. The additional crew member will enhance maintenance of situational awareness during stressful operations. (1) Because of the possibility that an Auxiliary facility may be called upon to perform SAR operations at any time during a patrol and may have to take survivors aboard, the facility should be capable of taking on board the additional persons and weight. It remains the coxswain s option to accept
additional POB (trainees, guests), but also the coxswain s responsibility to operate the facility in an operationally efficient and safe manner. (2) No person shall be permitted aboard Auxiliary facilities or operate an Auxiliary radio to support surface operations within 12 hours of consuming alcohol or ingesting medications that have a caution or warning regarding operation of vehicles or machinery. (3) Coxswains are responsible for ensuring that the facility and crew are properly prepared to conduct the patrol mission(s). Preparation prior to getting under way includes checking crew PPE, facility condition and equipment, conducting a mission briefing and a thorough risk assessment. (The last two done within the intent and spirit of Team Coordination Training.) Except for special emergency situations, the checks are to be completed while the facility is secured to the dock. (4) Post-mission debriefs and securing the facility are to be completed while the facility is moored. The post-mission debrief is a review of the best practices employed during the patrol as well as a discussion of what could be improved. This is not only a training opportunity, but is preparation for future patrols. d. Active Duty and Reserve Augmentation Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel who are qualified as a small boat coxswain may perform as coxswain of an Auxiliary facility in accordance with reference (b), Chapter 4, Section E.3.c with the exception of patrol order administration for which the facility owner shall be responsible. While augmenting an Auxiliary facility, the Coast Guard coxswain is not to exercise any law enforcement authority or take any actions that would jeopardize the Auxiliarists or the facility. (1) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel who are qualified for small boat crew may perform as crew member aboard an Auxiliary facility including cold water / weather operations. (2) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel may make up the facility s minimum crew. (3) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel augmenting Auxiliary crew must adhere to Auxiliary policies. (4) Coast Guard active duty and reserve personnel aboard an Auxiliary facility must be identified by name and unit in the patrol order Comments. Included shall be the reason for being aboard. (5) Reference (b), Chapter 4, Section E.3 authorizes Coast Guard officers and petty officers to conduct boardings from an Auxiliary vessel facility which is crewed by Auxiliarists if there is a low chance of detecting unlawful/criminal activity. The Coast Guard will not request or require Auxiliarists to take any direct law enforcement actions. e. Radio frequencies. Auxiliarists on patrol shall use the following radio frequencies: (1) Maryland-NCR (2) All small-boat stations (3) Working channel for Coast Guard business 23A 23A 22A
(4) Special purpose channels (5) Such other channels as the Coast Guard may designate 81A, 83A f. Call-signs. All Auxiliary vessels on patrol shall use a five-digit numerical call sign. The first two digits shall indicate the length of the vessel and the last three shall correspond to the last three digits of the vessel s state registration or Coast Guard documentation. For example, a 21-foot Operational Facility whose registration number is MD 9349 BJ would use the call-sign Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel 21349. g. Operational Support (1) Towing or assistance: Coxswains who encounter vessels in need of assistance during the course of patrols, without having been directed to the scene by the controlling station, report the circumstances and ask the station to be sure that the boat in question has not called either the Coast Guard or a commercial towing service before rendering assistance to the vessel. All Auxiliary personnel on patrol shall adhere strictly to the policies regarding the towing of disabled vessels so as not to interfere with the businesses of privately owned salvage companies that provide commercial towing services. Auxiliary towing policies are outlined in reference (b) Chapter 4, Section E.9 and the U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search and Rescue Supplement (specifically, Section 4 of the Maritime SAR Assistance Policy), COMDTINST M16130.2C. (2) Assisting grounded vessels: Auxiliary vessels on patrol will not normally assist in refloating grounded vessels. Auxiliary facilities that discover a grounded vessel will refer the case to the OIA Station for processing. The facility may be asked to assist in removal of persons from the vessel in limited situations and only when those persons are at risk if left on board the vessel. Such instances shall be thoroughly evaluated by the Station and Sector commands prior to authorizing. (3) SAR Incident Reports: Auxiliarists shall maintain copies of Auxiliary SAR Incident and MISLE Case Data Entry Reports, using Form CG-4612 (revised 06 Jun 10), and return the original to the Coast Guard unit that issued the case number. (4) Marine Event Support: Auxiliary support for marine events is to augment Coast Guard assets for the purposes of providing assistance to boaters, to affect rescues as authorized by and in accordance with the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, and to advise non-event vessel operators about unsafe or illegal practices. The event organization is responsible for directing event participants and for the safety of participants. The Auxiliary is not to direct a course or course of action for participants. Vessels participating in the event that are violating navigation rules or engaged in unsafe practices
shall be reported to the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM), controlling Coast Guard unit, or local law enforcement where applicable or the event coordinator if no law enforcement is available. a. Auxiliary regatta patrols in support of marine events are governed by the Code of Federal Regulations Title 33 (CFR 33) Part 100.40 which allows for the use of auxiliary facilities to enforce special local regulations with a Coast Guard officer or petty officer onboard or promote safety of the event when without active duty onboard. b. Requests for Auxiliary support for small-boat stations normally will be issued by OICs of small-boat stations or their representatives directly to the AUC for the divisions that serve their station. The AUCs will transmit those requests to SO-Ops, who will then attempt to recruit Auxiliary volunteers for patrol assignments and will issue orders to fulfill those needs. The ADSO-OP shall exercise general oversight over this process and shall have the authority to deny orders to coxswains or boat owners whose vessels or crews do not meet them. c. Patrols for the purpose of maintaining a safety zone may be approved when: i. Requested by a Sector Coast Guard Unit and a Marine Safety Information Bulletin or/and Notice to Mariners have been issued to establish a safety zone in accordance with 33CFRPar 165. Others may be established in accordance with 33CFR Part 165.5 on a temporary basis; or when: ii. Requested by a Sector Coast Guard unit for a fireworks display listed in CFR 33 Part 165.506. (5) Marine Safety Operations (Prevention): Reference (i) provides detailed instruction for the Auxiliary support of the Prevention Mission and the Auxiliary Trident Program. (6) Aids to Navigation Support: AtoN verification patrols will be conducted in accordance with reference I Chapter 12. Coast Guard units may request the Auxiliary to conduct a post-storm waterway survey including locating and determining the condition of AtoN. The survey is a timely assessment of navigability of Sector waterways, not an AtoN verification as described in reference I paragraph 12.A.3.b. AtoN discrepancy reports shall be submitted to the Coast Guard unit immediately and subsequently to the appropriate Navigation Systems staff officer in accordance with reference I, Chapter 12. i. Private Aids to Navigation (PATON) verifications are specifically governed by references (d) and (e). Under no circumstances will Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary repair or change a PATON. ii. The Auxiliarist assigned to each ANT within Sector Maryland-NCR will assist that ANT with scheduling and ensuring completion of the
year s PATON inspections as detailed in reference (e). iii. Any Federal or Private aid (Class I or II) observed to be discrepant shall be reported to the Sector Command Center through the OIA immediately. Class III PATON do not require message traffic discrepancy reporting or Broadcast Notice to Mariners but shall be reported on the discrepancy on form NS-7054 or Fifth District-7054. iv. Under no circumstances will an Auxiliarist access private property to inspect PATON without the owner of that properties written permission. j. Uniforms. Reference (a) Chapter 10 governs uniform wear and authorizes the following: (1) Auxiliarists may wear brown, moccasin-style deck shoes or white or black canvas shoes while on patrol. When not on patrol, Auxiliarists must wear black combat boots with ODUs. (2) Section H.3 authorizes a Hot Weather Uniform during periods where temperatures exceed 80 degrees Fahrenheit; members of Auxiliary boat crews may wear the dark-blue T-shirts in place of the ODU blouse. The T- shirt must be in compliance with reference (a). Wear of the dark-blue ODU shorts prescribed in reference (a) is authorized. (3) During patrols, all members of an Auxiliary Operational Facility shall wear the same uniform. k. PPE. (1) All Auxiliary personnel on patrol shall wear approved Type III Coast Guard Auxiliary life jackets equipped with prescribed personal protective equipment. Weather conditions may warrant wearing of a Type I or Type II life jacket or anti-exposure coverall or dry suit. All Auxiliarists on patrols shall wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) required by the OICs of the stations/ants that have operational control over those patrols. Each Auxiliary coxswain shall contact the controlling unit before the start of each patrol to confirm the PPE requirements that the station has set, and all coxswains and crewmembers shall adhere to those standards during the patrol. PPE waivers through the OIC are authorized. (2) Auxiliary-owned PPE shall be held in the custody of the District Captain, Sector Maryland National Capital Region. A designated Auxiliary officer shall issue dry suits and other equipment to Auxiliary coxswains and crewmembers during winter months and retrieve them when the water temperature exceeds 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This member shall ensure that PPE is properly maintained. Auxiliarists who draw such gear for the coldweather months must sign the appropriate forms to accept custody and responsibility for it.
l. Cold Water Operations. Reference (b) prescribes the Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for crew members during cold weather and cold water operations and assigns the responsibility to the coxswain to ensure that the crew has the proper PPE. All Auxiliary personnel on patrol when the water temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit must have taken the approved cold-weather training class facilitated by DCAPT approved instructors. The training consists of: (1) Classroom presentation on the use, wear, and maintenance of cold weather clothing and equipment in accordance with reference (f), (2) Discussion of cold-water immersion survival techniques, (3) Review of the required PPE along with review of the maintenance procedure card(s) for said PPE. (4) Those members intending to use dry suits while on patrol are required to don and perform an immersion leak test of the Auxiliary issued cold-water dry suits in the presence of an approved instructor. (5) The ADSO-OP is responsible for maintaining the list of members who have taken the cold weather class. (6) Coxswains and crewmembers that have not successfully completed such training shall not be issued patrol orders during cold-weather periods when the water temperature is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit. An Auxiliarist s certification for cold-weather training will expire the following December 31 st from the date of the class. Trainees may not participate in patrols that are conducted when the water temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. An Auxiliarist s certification for cold-weather training following completion of the class each year shall expire one year after it is issued, even if that anniversary occurs in the middle of the year. (7) Hypothermia protective coverall and dry suits issued to Auxiliarists shall be inspected not later than October 30 every year. All inflatable parts shall be submerged to check for leaks. (8) Issuance and transfer of dry suits and accessories shall be recorded on DD form 1149 REQUESITION AND INVOICE / SHIPPING DOCUMENT available at http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/infomgt/forms/eforms/dd1149.pdf. (9) Auxiliarists with personally owned dry suits (with Auxiliary marking) must complete the above prescribed training. Personally owned drysuits must meet Coast Guard standards and be maintained in accordance with reference (f) or the manufacturers recommendations. (10) Facilities with a minimum crew requirement of coxswain and one crew member must have an additional crew qualified member aboard during cold weather / cold water operations. Only qualified crew members may conduct cold water operations. (11) Orders shall not be approved for PWC or paddle vessel cold water operations. m. Trainees. Auxiliarists who have not yet been certified as crewmembers or coxswains may participate in Auxiliary patrols provided they have successfully completed under the supervision of a certified Auxiliary mentor, the Auxiliary Boat
Crew Qualification tasks listed in the Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Volume 1, Crew Member, COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M16794.52(series). Coxswains accepting patrol orders are to ensure that trainees aboard the facility have completed the tasks. (1) Non-adherence to the requirements of this Section is not a cause for denying patrol expense reimbursement, but may be cause for referring the coxswain to the Auxiliary Chain of Leadership and Management for disciplinary action as provided for in the reference (a). AOM OIA may suspend issuing orders to a coxswain pending the AUXLO s determination and guidance regarding the incident. (2) Trainees may not participate in patrols that are conducted when the water temperature is below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. n. Coast Guard personnel. Coast Guard personnel may accompany Auxiliarists on patrol aboard an Auxiliary OPFAC if they have been assigned to do so for a specific mission. However, in order to serve as crewmembers, Coast Guard personnel must first be certified as Coast Guard or Auxiliary crewmembers and must be entered into AOM. o. Guests. Guests are defined as persons who are not U.S. Coast Guard personnel on duty or Auxiliary members who have been certified as crewmembers or coxswains or are designated trainees. Guests are prohibited from going on any Auxiliary patrols without written permission from the Sector AUXLO. In general, such permission will be granted solely to government officials, journalists and TV crews, or persons the Auxiliary units are actively attempting to recruit for membership in the Auxiliary. In no cases shall family members of Auxiliarists be permitted to go along on patrols unless they are members of the Auxiliary and are certified crewmembers, coxswains or designated as trainees. Under no circumstances may guests participate in handling of the boat or in carrying out missions that the patrol has been assigned to accomplish. The request for permission to include guests on patrols shall be made using Form CG-5132. (1) The coxswain and crew are responsible for the safety of guests aboard an Auxiliary facility. Normally guests under age 17 will not be permitted aboard Auxiliary facilities due to increased risk involved. (2) Prior to getting underway, the coxswain shall: a. Provide a lifejacket with attached whistle, strobe light, and signaling mirror to each guest and instruct guests on proper donning and use of PPE; b. Ensure the life jacket is worn when the facility is underway and the guest is on an open deck. c. Provide a mission risk assessment and ascertain that the guests accept the risks; d. Instruct guests in man overboard procedures.
e. Advise guests that the Coast Guard will not be liable for any injury or sickness resulting from being aboard the facility (3) When diverted for SAR mission the coxswain shall update the risk assessment and advise the controlling station of the revised GAR score and number of guests aboard. As provided by reference (b), the coxswain may refuse the mission if safety of crew, guests or facility is considered an overriding factor. p. Patrol Duration Routine MOM patrols should conducted between 0800 until 2000. Night navigation and night operations training may be conducted between dark and 2400. SAR call-out and patrols requested by Coast Guard authorities may be conducted at any time after giving due consideration to crew fatigue and risk assessment. (1) Patrols that include underway time between 2400 and 0500 shall not exceed 6 hours duration including pre- and post-underway preparation/securing time except in emergencies and then with authorization from the Sector Commander via the Sector Command Duty Officer. (2) Coxswains conducting evening and night patrols shall consider each crew member s fatigue status in the risk assessment prior to commencing the patrol. Crew members should ensure that they have adequate rest prior to going on evening and night patrols. (3) When conducting routine patrols facilities should spend as much time underway as possible to enhance public awareness, promote boating safety and conduct crew training. Auxiliary vessels are expected to actively patrol the patrol area for most of their scheduled patrol. (4) When not underway during a patrol, the crew may walk through marinas for the purpose for observing environmental conditions or to distribute boating safety and waterway watch information pamphlets while maintaining the ability to rapidly respond to SAR calls. This time shall be reported in AOM as Mission 23A SAR Standby. At least one crew member shall be assigned to monitor the radio. (5) Other missions shall be conducted at times and for durations suitable for the mission s purpose but crew fatigue limitation must be observed. q. Crew Fatigue No one having less than six hours sleep in the 24 hours prior to a patrol shall be permitted to serve as a crew member or participate as a trainee on an Auxiliary facility. Crew fatigue limits are found in reference (b), Chapter 4, Section E.8; no amount of time over the limit is acceptable except under very extraordinary circumstances. Fatigue time begins when the crew member reports to the designated place to prepare for a specific mission. Computation of such time ends when the mission is complete. Crew fatigue time includes time spent accomplishing premission and post-mission vessel checks. Exceeding the fatigue limit is not a cause for denying patrol expense reimbursement, but may be cause for referring the coxswain to the Auxiliary Chain of Leadership and
Management for disciplinary action as provided for in the reference (a). AOM OIA will advise the ACS and Sector of each incidence where authorized crew fatigue limit is exceeded. AOM OIA may suspend issuing orders to a coxswain pending the Sectors determination and guidance regarding the incident. r. Auxiliary Air Patrols. Reference (h) governs Aux Air Operations. Only Air Stations are authorized OIA for Auxiliary Air Patrols. s. Auxiliary Radio Facility Operations. Auxiliary land-based and mobile radio facilities may be used to supplement the Sector Maryland National Capital Region radio communications network and are governed by reference (b). t. Support Requested by Local Agencies Reference (a), Chapter 5 Section J.5 requires that Auxiliary support to state and local agencies must be made in writing to the Coast Guard unless a Memorandum of Understanding between the Coast Guard or the Coast Guard Auxiliary and the agency exists. Auxiliarists shall forward state and local agency requests for Auxiliary support to the CG OIA for determination with a copy to ASC, AOM OIA, and Auxiliary leadership. The patrol order Request for orders to support local agencies shall cite in the order comments the authorization; either the MOU or the CG OIA s approval document.
Appendix A. Implementation Plan for Improving Operational Safety Sector Maryland-NCR Auxiliary staff developed a plan in June 2016 to address an abnormally high number of operations mishaps. The following steps have been implemented to improve operational safety among Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Auxiliary boat crews: 1. Require all coxswains and boat crew to take an Operational Safety refresher in June 2016. Only individuals who have completed this training will receive orders issued after June 30, 2016. 2. Require all coxswains and boat crew to take a Sector MD-NCR-specific annual Operational Safety Workshop each year by April 15 th. Non-attendance of this mandatory workshop will put the member in REYR status (REcertification required for failure to meet Yearly Requirements). TCT and situational awareness is emphasized. On-water SAR and towing training will follow as part of this training. The ADSO-OP is responsible for development and implementation. Any coxswain or boat crew member who has not completed this training annually will be ineligible for receiving operational orders. 3. All OPFACs that are equipped with kill switches are required to use them as they were designed. Qes will audit the use of kill switches/lanyards to ensure compliance and use of the lanyard will be reinforced at the annual Operational Safety Workshop. 4. Conduct Ready for Operations Training each year and involve stations in this effort. As of 2017 this will be conducted annually between April and July at all stations that have Auxiliary operations contingents. 5. Require that the Boat Movement Record (BMR) currently used by Division 22 be used throughout the Sector. Require that at least 1 training task be accomplished on every patrol. Utilize SABOT training materials. Each division s SO-OP is responsible for implementing this requirement. Quarterly reports from the SO-OP to the ADSO-OP are required. For SABOT training materials, see http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=092&category=ops-training-sabot. 6. Require QE observation rides for anyone (coxswain or crew) involved in a nonmechanical mishap. The need for this will be determined on a case-by-case basis by the Sector Maryland-NCR QE Coordinator, with consideration given to the nature of the mishap. Coxswains and crew are required to notify the QE Coordinator in a timely manner of any mishaps. Division SO-Ops have the responsibility to ensure that all mishaps are reported. Operational status for each coxswain and crew members involved in a non-mechanical mishap will be set to administrative REYR until cleared by the QE Coordinator. The QE Coordinator will evaluate whether the mishap requires a QE observation ride. Coordinate with SO-Ops and AOM for implementation.
7. Require QE observation rides any time a new coxswain or OPFAC owner brings a new OPFAC into service. A new OFFER for USE form (ANSC 7003/7008) requires a QE observation ride. The evaluation must include the owner and all coxswains listed on the offer for use. QE observation rides for new OPFAC owners/operators need to be systematically coordinated with AOM personnel to assure completion before order assignment. Coordinate with SO-OP of division of OPFAC owner. 8. Encourage joint Auxiliary-Active duty training exercises. The AUCs for each small-boat Station will coordinate a joint training patrol schedule. Joint training exercises with small-boat station assets will require considerable logistics planning, and will be subject to SAR response, other training, and LE priorities. Auxiliary coxswains must be very flexible when planning joint Auxiliary-Active duty training exercises. 9. Offer ride-alongs on Active duty patrols to Auxiliary coxswains to observe how the active duty operate, in particular how they communicate. The AUCs will be the POC and will establish a schedule with FSO-Ops for all coxswains and crew that operate with their respective station. 10. Offer ride-alongs on Auxiliary patrols to Active duty coxswains so that the Auxiliary crew can receive coaching. 11. Encourage visits by Active duty small boat station personnel to division and flotilla meetings to review safety and operating procedures, as well as to reinforce relationships between small boat stations and Auxiliarists. Station representatives should address topics such as the active duty boat crew qualification process, minimum operational depth requirements for station boats, wind, wave and speed limitations and other safety related topics. It is the SO-OP s responsibility to coordinate scheduling with the AUC to avoid overwhelming the station with requests. It is also the SO-OP s responsibility to develop a list of topics to have presented in order to get the full benefit from this objective. The OIC will choose who will participate. 12. Promote the Operational Excellence program and set up QE mentoring to support more boat crews qualifying for this distinction. Operational Excellence program will be promoted at Sector workshops and by SOOPs. 13. Ensure the longevity of this instruction and the continued success of the Auxiliary Program by conducting a semi-annual review of operations, lessons learned, and a review of this instruction in April and October of each year. The Auxiliary leadership (DCAPT and Sector AUC) shall meet with the Sector Command and AUXLO each April to specifically discuss upcoming operations and again in October to discuss lessons learned from the previous season.
Appendix B. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY (AORs) FOR AUXILIARY PATROLS Station Curtis Bay The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters that lies within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Wells Point (39 16.5 N, 076o 23.0 W) easterly to Poole s Island Bar Light (39 15.7 N, 076 16.6 W); thence southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39 12.8 N, 076 14.6 W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from Mountain Point (39 03.6 N, 076 25.9 W) easterly to Love Point Light (39 03.4 N, 076 17.0 W); thence easterly to Wilson Point (39 03.4 N, 076 14.0 W). Station Small Stillpond The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake and all tributary waters that is above a southern boundary as follows: Southern boundary line is drawn from Wells Point (39 16.5 N, 076 23.0 W) easterly to Poole s Island Bar Light (39 15.7 N, 076 16.6 W); thence southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39 12.8 N, 076 14.6 W). This includes the portion of the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal that lies in the State of Delaware. (Station Curtis Bay shall operate a Station Small at Stillpond with one Bravo-0 resource from 15 April to 15 October.) Station Annapolis The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters that lies within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Mountain Point (39 03.6 N, 076 25.9 W) easterly to Love Point Light (39 03.4 N, 076 17.0 W); to include the Chester River; thence southwesterly to Love Point (39 02.38 N, 076 18.17 W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from Chesapeake Beach (38 41.45 N, 076 31.92 W) easterly to Black walnut Point (38 40.23 N, 076 20.37 W). Station Washington Those waters of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia that lie within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Southern boundary is the Governor Harry Nice Bridge on the Potomac River defined as (38-21.686N, 076-59.912W). The Northwest boundary is the Chain Bridge on the Upper Potomac River defined as (38-55.776N, 077-06.979W). The Northeast boundary is the Washington Metro Bridge on the Anacostia River defined as (38-53.840N, 076-57.710W). Station St. Inigoes That portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters that lies within the following boundaries: Northern boundary line begins at the northernmost point of Taylor s Island (defined as 38-30.0N, 076-19.7W), and runs due west (270 0 T) to Kenwood Beach (defined as 38-30.0N, 076-30.1W). South to the boundary of Station Crisfield at (38-18.3N, 076-19.0W); thence southeasterly to the MD-VA State line at (37-54.08N, 076-11.7W) and southwesterly along the State line to Smith Point (37-53.23N, 076-14.16W). Western boundary on the Potomac River shall be at the Governor Harry Nice Bridge defined as (38-21.68N, 076-59.91W). Station Ocean City The AOR starts on the Virginia Maryland state line at point (38 00.91N, 075 22.62 W) thence easterly to the Delmarva Peninsula (38 01.6 N, 075 14.57 W), thence seaward south east to a point (37 19.23 N, 072 13.21 W), thence north west to a point (38 26.41 N, 074 26.77 W), thence west to the intersection of the Maryland-Delaware boundary and the coast at a point (38 27.05 N, 075 02.92 W).
Station Oxford The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay and all tributary waters that lie within a northern and southern boundary as follows: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Chesapeake Beach (38 41.45 N, 076 31.92 W) easterly to Black walnut Point (38 40.23 N, 076 20.37 W). Southern boundary line begins at the northernmost point of Taylor s Island (defined as 38 30.0 N, 076 19.7 W), and runs due west (270 T) to Kenwood Beach (defined as 38 30.0 N, 076 30.1 W). Station Crisfield The AOR is that portion of the Chesapeake Bay that lies within a western boundary as follows: western boundary drawn from 37 39.0 N 075 53.51 W, westerly to 37 39.0 N, 076 07.2 W; thence to 37 54.08 N 076 11.7W and then to 37 53.23N 076 14.16 W. ANT Baltimore Primary responsibility in the Upper Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries. The northern AOR boundary begins at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and continues along the shoreline eastward, including all of the North East and Elk Rivers. The northeastern-most point of the AOR extends to the entrance of the C& D Canal. The southern boundary runs cross-bay from Fishing Creek to Tilghman Island at Black Walnut Point. ANT Crisfield Primary responsibility for the area from the main ship channel eastward. The northern boundary boarders ANT Baltimore s AOR, Mid-Eastern Chesapeake Bay from Tilghman Island, MD to Denton, MD on the Choptank River and south to Pungoteague, VA. ANT Potomac Primary responsibility from the mouth of the Potomac River to Washington, DC, and to the Patuxent River from the Chesapeake Bay to Eagle Harbor. ANT Potomac borders ANT Baltimore to the south and ANT Crisfield to the west.
AUXILIARY PATROL AREAS Auxiliary patrol areas are established in the Sector Maryland-NCR AOR. Operations in each area are controlled by Sector Maryland-NCR. The Patrol areas for the upper Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River and tributaries are described below and depicted on a follow-on chartlet. Tributaries contained within the boundaries of a patrol area, if not specifically listed are considered to be part of the patrol area. NO. NAME OF AOR AUX DIV OPCON 1 Turkey Point 21 Curtis Bay 2 3 Hart/Miller/ Poole s Island Hart/Miller Islands/ Middle River 22 Curtis Bay 22 Curtis Bay 4 Craighill Channel 22 Curtis Bay 5 Patapsco River 22 Curtis Bay 6 Chester River 21 Curtis Bay 7 Magothy River 23 Annapolis 8 Bay Bridge Deleted 9 Severn River 23 Annapolis 10 South/West Rivers 24 Annapolis 11 Eastern Bay 21 Annapolis 12 Herring Bay 24 Annapolis 13 Choptank River 21 Oxford 14 Solomons Island 23 St. Inigoes 15 16 Lower Potomac River Middle Potomac River 23 St. Inigoes 25 St. Inigoes 17 Aquia/Mathias Creek 25 Sector 18 Upper Potomac River 25 Washington 19 Crisfield 12 Crisfield 20 Lower Crisfield 12 Crisfield 21 Washington DC 25 Washington 22 Ocean City MD 12 Ocean City
AREA 1 TURKEY POINT: Northern boundary is the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal. Southern boundary is a line drawn from Romney Creek (39-22.8 N, 076-11.2W) easterly to Howell Point (39-22.28 N, 076-06.65 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 21. AREA 2 POOLES ISLAND; Northern boundary is a line drawn from Romney Creek (39-22.8 N, 076-11.2 W) easterly to Howell Point (39-22.28N, 076-06.65W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from Wells Point (39-16.5 N, 076-23.0 W) easterly to Pooles Isl. Bar Light (39-15.7 N, 076-16.6 W) thence southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39-12.8 N, 076-14.6 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 22. AREA 3 HART/MILLER ISL: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Wells Point (39 16.5N, 076 23.0 W) easterly to Poole s Island Bar Light (39 15.7 N, 076 16.6W,) thence Southeasterly to Tolchester Beach (39 12.8 N, 07614.6 W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from North Point (39-11.7 N, 076-26.53 W) easterly to Swan Point (39 08.71 N, 076 16.73 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 22. AREA 4 CRAIGHILL CHANNEL: Northern boundary is a line drawn from North Point (39 11.7 N, 076 26.53W) easterly to Swan Pt. (39 08.71N, 076 16.73W). Eastern boundary is a line drawn from Swan Pt. (39 08.71N, 076 16.73W). Southerly to Love Pt. Light (39 03.4 N, 076 17.0 W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from Love Pt Light westerly to Mountain Pt (39 03.6 N, 076 25.9 W). Western boundary is a line drawn along the shore from Mountain Pt. to Rock Pt. (39 10.0N, 076 28.7 W) then northerly to North Pt. This area is patrolled by Division 22. AREA 5 PATAPSCO RIVER: The eastern boundary is a line drawn from North Pt. (39-11.7 N, 076 26.53 W) southerly to Rock Pt. (39 10.0 N, 076 28.7 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 22. AREA 6 CHESTER RIVER: The western boundary is a line drawn from Swan Pt. (39 08.71 N, 076 16.73 W) southerly to Love Pt Light (39 03.4 N, 076 17.0 W) thence southwesterly to Love Pt. (39 02.38 N, 076 18.17 W) The southern boundary is the north side of the Kent Narrows Bridge. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 21. AREA 7 MAGOTHY RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Mountain Pt (39-03.6N, 076-25.9 W easterly to Love pt. Light (39-03.4 N, 076-17.0 W thence southwesterly to Love Pt.(39-02.38 N, 076 18.17 W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from the Western end of the Bay Bridge (39 00 23 N, 76 24 20 W) through a point (38 59.82 N, 076 23.73W) to the Eastern end of the Bay Bridge(38-59.0 N, 076-20.01 W). This line represents a midpoint line that passes between the North and South spans of the bridge. This area is patrolled by Division 23 and Flotilla 22-05. AREA 8 BAY BRIDGE: This patrol area no longer exists and has been apportioned between the Magothy and Severn River patrol areas. AREA 9 SEVERN RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from the Western end of the Bay Bridge (39 00 23 N, 76 24 20 W) through a point (38 59.82N, 076 23.73 W) to the Eastern end of the Bay Bridge (38 59.0 N, 076 20.1 W). This line represents a midpoint line that passes between the north and south spans of the Bay Bridge. The southern boundary is a line drawn from Greenbury Point (38 58.5 N, 076 27.0 W) easterly to the range lights (marks) at Kent Island (38 55.1 N, 076 21.85 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23.
AREA 10 SOUTH/WEST RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Greenbury Pt. (38-56.5 N, 076-27.0 W) easterly to the southern range lights (marks) at Kent Isl. (38-55.1N, 076-21.85 W). Eastern boundary is a line drawn from Kent Pt. (38 50.18 N, 076 22.1 W) southerly to Lowes Pt. (38 46.53 N, 076 20.0 W) Southern boundary is a line drawn from Cedarhurst(38 49.88N, 076 29.78W) southeasterly to Lowes Pt. (38 46.53 N, 076 20.0 W) This Area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23. AREA 11 EASTERN BAY: Western boundary is a line drawn from Lowes Pt. (38 46.53 N, 076 20.0 W) northerly to Kent Pt. Northerly to Kent Pt. (38 50.18 N, 076 22.1W ) The northern boundary is the south side of the Kent Narrows bridge. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 21. AREA 12 HERRING BAY: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Cedarhurst (38 49.88 N, 076 29.78W ) southeasterly to Lowes Pt. (38 46.53 N, 076 20.0 W) Southern boundary is a line drawn from Chesapeake Beach (38-41.45 N, 076-31.92 W) easterly to Black Walnut Pt. (38 40.23 N, 076 20.37 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23. AREA 13 CHOPTANK RIVER: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Chesapeake Beach (38 41.45 N, 076 31.92 W) easterly to Black Walnut Pt. (38 40.23 N, 076 20.37 W. Southern boundary is a line drawn from Kenwood Beach (38 29 57 N, 76 30 04 W) easterly to the Southern tip of James Isl. (38 30.16 N, 076 20.33 W), thence to the northwest point of Taylors Isl. (38 30.0N, 076 19.7 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 21. AREA 14 SOLOMONS ISL: Northern boundary is a line drawn from Kenwood Beach east to James Isl. The Southern boundary is a line drawn from (38 12.0 N, 076 21.30 W) on the Western shore in St. Mary s County easterly to the boundary of Sta. Crisfield near the HS Buoy at (38 12 19.44 N, 076 14-33.80 W) Tributaries along the Western shore are considered part of this patrol area. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23 and is under the Operational control of both Sta. Oxford and Sta. St. Inigoes. AREA 15 LOWER POTOMAC: Northern boundary is a line drawn from (38 12.0 N, 076 21.30 W) on the western shore in St. Mary s county easterly to the boundary of Sta. Crisfield near the HS buoy at (38-12.0 N, 076 14.33 W), thence southeasterly to the MD-VA State line and southwesterly along the State line to Smith Pt.. Western boundary is a line drawn from Ragged Pt. (38 08.95 N, 076 36.63 N on the Virginia shore of the Potomac River, north to White Point Beach (38 13.43 N, 076 37.38 W) on the Maryland shore. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 23 and Flotilla 3-10. AREA 16 MIDDLE POTOMAC: Eastern boundary is a line drawn from Ragged Point (38 08.95, 076 36-63 W) on the Virginia Shore to the Maryland shore at White Pt. Beach (38 13.43 N, 076 37.38 W) Western boundary is the Governor Harry Nice Bridge ( Route 301). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25. AREA 17 AQUIA/MATHIAS CREEK: Eastern boundary is the Governor Harry Nice Memorial Bridge (Route 301). Northern boundary is a line drawn parallel with the power lines at Moss Point running from (38 31.52 N, 077 15.28 W) to (38 33 00 N, 77 16 28 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25.
AREA 18 UPPER POTOMAC RIVER: Southern boundary is a line drawn parallel with the power lines at Moss Point, running from (38 31.52 N, 077 15.28 W) to (38 33 00 N, 77 16 28 W). Northern boundary is the line of latitude at 38 46.0 N near navigation aids G 87 and R 88. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25. AREA 19 UPPER CRISFIELD: Northern boundary is a line drawn from (38 23.8 N, 076 17.0 W), southwesterly to (38 22.0 N, 076 20.0 W). Western boundary is a line drawn from (38 22.0 N, 076 20.0 W) southerly to the midpoint of Crisfield western boundary (38 00.50 N, 076 13.6 W). Southern boundary is a line drawn from the midpoint of Crisfield western boundary (38 00.5 N, 076 13.6 W) to the Northwest tip of Smith Isl. (38 02.19 N, 076 02.67 W), thence to the mouth of the Big Annemessex River northern tip (38 03.63 N, 075 52.53 W). This includes the Nanticoke River to Seaford DE, and the Wicomico River to Salisbury MD, and the Manokin River to Its Head. This area is patrolled by Division 12. AREA 20 LOWER CRISFIELD: Northern boundary is a line drawn from the midpoint of Crisfield Western boundary (38 00.50 N, 076 13.6 W) to the northwest tip of Smith Isl. (38 02.19 N, 076 02.67 W) thence to the mouth of the Big Annemessex River northern tip (38 03.63 N, 075 52.53 W). The western boundary is a line along Station Crisfield s western boundary (38 00.50 N, 076 52.53 W). The southern boundary is a line from (37 39.0 N, 076 07.2 W). It also includes the Pocomoke River to Snow Hill, MD, and the Annemessex River to its head. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 12. AREA 21 WASHINGTON DC: Southern boundary is the line of latitude at 38 46 00 N. Northern boundary is the Key Fixed Bridge (38 54 09 N, 077 04 11 W) on the Potomac River and the Pennsylvania railroad Bridge (38 53 51 N, 76 57 44 W) on the Anacostia River. This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 25. AREA 22 OCEAN CITY MD: The AOR starts on the Virginia Maryland state line at point (38 00.91N, 075 22.62 W) thence easterly to the Delmarva Peninsula (38 01.6 N, 075 14.57 W), thence seaward south east to a point (37 19.23 N, 072 13.21 W), thence north west to a point (38 26.41 N, 074 26.77 W), thence west to the intersection of the Maryland-Delaware boundary and the coast at a point (38 27.05 N, 075 02.92 W). This area is patrolled by Auxiliary Division 12.
Area 22 (Ocean City) not shown on this chartlet. See further chartlets in this chapter.
AREA 1 TURKEY POINT and AREA 2 POOLES ISLAND AREA 2 POOLES ISLAND / AREA 3 HART/MILLER ISL AREA 4 / CRAIGHILL CHANNEL and AREA 5 PATAPSCO RIVER
AREA 3 HART/MILLER ISL AREA 4 / CRAIGHILL CHANNEL / AREA 5 PATAPSCO RIVER / AREA 6 CHESTER RIVER and AREA 7 MAGOTHY RIVER AREA 6 CHESTER RIVER / AREA 7 MAGOTHY RIVER / AREA 9 SEVERN RIVER / AREA 10 SOUTH/WEST RIVER / AREA 11 EASTERN BAY
AREA 10 SOUTH/WEST RIVER / AREA 11 EASTERN BAY and AREA 12 HERRING BAY AREA 13 CHOPTANK RIVER
AREA 14 SOLOMONS ISL AREA 15 LOWER POTOMAC
AREA 16 MIDDLE POTOMAC AREA 17 AQUIA/MATHIAS CREEK
AREA 18 UPPER POTOMAC RIVER AREA 21 WASHINGTON DC
AREA 19 UPPER CRISFIELD (Northern Portion) AREA 19 UPPER CRISFIELD (Southern Portion)
AREA 20 LOWER CRISFIELD (Northern Portion) AREA 20 LOWER CRISFIELD (Southern Portion)
AREA 22 OCEAN CITY MD