Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual (COMDTINST M16798.3E)
Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual (COMDTINST M16798.3E)

Author: United States Coast Guard

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2020-03-07

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 9781678198428

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1. PURPOSE. This Manual applies to all members of Coast Guard Forces who are involved with Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations, including Auxiliarists, military and civilian personnel. 2. ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants for directorates, Judge Advocate General, and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure all Auxiliarists, all Directors of Auxiliary, and any military or civilian Coast Guard members who are involved with Auxiliary operations become thoroughly familiar with this Manual. Internet release authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The previous edition of the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3D, is hereby canceled and should be recycled.

Coast Guard External Affairs Manual (COMDTINST M5700.13)
Coast Guard External Affairs Manual (COMDTINST M5700.13)

Author: United States Coast Guard

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2020-03-07

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9781678198510

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1. PURPOSE. This Manual establishes policies and standards for the administration of the Coast Guard External Affairs Program for both Coast Guard Headquarters and the field. 2. ACTION. All Coast Guard commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the provisions of this Manual. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual, COMDTINST M5728.2 (series), Coast Guard Partnership with First Book, COMDTINST 5350.5 (series), Retired Flag Officer Biographical Material/Requirements, COMDTINST 5700.3 (series), and The Coast Guard Engagement Framework, COMDTINST 5730.2 (series) are canceled. All Commandant directives referencing the Public Affairs Manual and The Coast Guard Engagement Framework are now directed to this Manual and Reference (a).

The Coast Guardsman's Manual
The Coast Guardsman's Manual

Author: Jim Dolbow

Publisher: US Naval Institute Press

Published: 2017-08-15

Total Pages: 640

ISBN-13: 9781682471890

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Regardless of rank or time in service, all Coast Guard personnel find this manual to be essential to their professional development. Its value as a ready source of guidance is attested to by generations of men and women who have made it a part of their personal libraries since 1952, when the first edition was published. Today, it remains the basic training manual for the Coast Guard's newest recruits at boot camp in Cape May, New Jersey. This 11th edition is designed to bring the reader into the second decade of the 21st century. New materials and photographs fully describe the modern Coast Guard and its equipment. Updated information is offered on Coast Guard missions, organization, history, and maritime law enforcement, among other subjects. Continued emphasis is placed on safety of life, protection of national assets, and defending the homeland. The second half of the book is also ideal for members of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and civilian recreational boaters. Key chapters include ones on first aid, boating safety, fire-fighting, maintenance, swimming, and lifesaving. This volume is ideal for anyone serving in the U.S. Coast Guard.

Boat Crew Seamanship Manual
Boat Crew Seamanship Manual

Author: U.S. Coast Guard

Publisher: WWW.Snowballpublishing.com

Published: 2012-08

Total Pages: 902

ISBN-13: 9781607964957

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The Boat Crew Seamanship Manual presents the approved methods and procedures for the conduct of Coast Guard boat operations. The Coast Guard Auxiliary, for the conduct of vessel facility operations, also uses this Manual.

Boating Skills and Seamanship, 14th Edition
Boating Skills and Seamanship, 14th Edition

Author: U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Assoc., Inc.

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2013-06-14

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 0071829334

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Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizations Developed and refined through 40 years of Coast Guard Auxiliary training courses, Boating Skills and Seamanship is your perfect introduction to recreational boating's fundamentals. Great for beginning and intermediate powerboaters alike, it offers you the basics of choosing, equipping, and handling a small to midsize powerboat. This updated edition of the Coast Guard Auxiliary's classic boating skills manual will answer all your questions on: Selecting the right boat--whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiser Essential equipment, both required and recommended The latest electronic navigation Personal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and private communication services, e.g., SPOT devices and others Stability and safe loading Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters Trailering a boat Navigation and the rules of the nautical road And much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is the ideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.

Navigation Rules
Navigation Rules

Author: United States. Coast Guard

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Inc.

Published: 2011

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 1616082437

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For anyone who owns a boat, this is the handbook for you. Included are all of the official government rules and regulations that must be followed by anyone out on the water. This book will prepare you for head?on situations, avoiding collisions, using, distress signals, and will inform you of all the up?to?date water regulations. Whether you?re in a jam or just relaxing at sea, Navigation Rules will teach and prepare you for anything and everything you may encounter while on your boat.

Sailing Fundamentals
Sailing Fundamentals

Author: Gary Jobson

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2008-09-08

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1439136785

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The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, with over 150 line drawings and photographs. Written by America’s foremost instructional authority, the new edition of Sailing Fundamentals combines the training programs of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. The official learn-to-sail manual of the American Sailing Association, it is also used in the programs of many yacht clubs, colleges, and sailing groups. Unlike most introductory sailing books, which reflect the biases and idiosyncrasies of their authors, Sailing Fundamentals has been extensively pretested by ASA professional instructors to ensure that it offers the fastest, easiest, most systematic way to learn basic sailing and basic coastal cruising. This book covers every aspect of beginning sailing—from hoisting sail to docking and anchoring—and specifically prepares the learner to qualify for sailing certification according to international standards. Widely acclaimed author Gary Jobson has won several major races, including the 1977 America’s Cup victory as tactician aboard Courageous. He was head sailing coach at the US Naval Academy, and has conducted sailing clinics across the country.

Small-Boat Seamanship Manual
Small-Boat Seamanship Manual

Author: Richard N. Aarons

Publisher: International Marine/Ragged Mountain Press

Published: 2006-03-09

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 9780071468824

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Make the U.S. Coast Guard your first mate The Small-Boat Seamanship Manual contains all the information found in the Coast Guard's official 1,200-page training manual, giving you access to the highest standards of seamanship practiced and perfected by professional mariners. In addition to in-depth coverage of boat handling and navigation, you’ll find instructions for dealing with extreme situations, including search and rescue, towing, firefighting, vessel flood management, righting capsized boats, and maneuvering in heavy surf. You’ll also learn about Steering with a broken hydraulic line Close-quarters maneuvering Using the right lines and knots Capsize prevention, precautions, and survival techniques Change-of-course maneuvers to reduce icing and freezing spray Plugging and patching holes for flood control Predicting weather And much more This is the U.S. Coast Guard's primary training resource for boat handling and seamanship in conditions ranging from benign to extreme. Now this accumulated wisdom is yours with the Small-Boat Seamanship Manual.