COMDTINST 16114.33F — Boat Operations And Training (boat), Volume Ii

COMDTINST 16114.33F governs policy and training requirements for Coast Guard Boat Forces operations and training.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 16114.33F
  • Title: BOAT OPERATIONS AND TRAINING (BOAT), VOLUME II
  • Date: 7/21/2025
  • Proponent: CG-731

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The publication provides doctrinal guidance for Coast Guard Boat Forces units, including cutters with cutter boats. It addresses qualification progression, physical fitness standards, coxswain certification, Reserve Unit Training Capacity, records, and Operations Status reports.

Applies to: This Instruction provides policy and training requirements for Coast Guard Boat Forces operations and is intended for use by all personnel engaged in or supervising boat operations and training.

Topics covered

  • Boat Forces operations
  • Boat operations training
  • Qualification progression
  • Physical fitness standards
  • Coxswain certification
  • Reserve Unit Training Capacity
  • Operations Status reports

Questions and answers

Who must comply with COMDTINST 16114.33F?

All Coast Guard unit and training center commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarter directorates must comply with the policies contained. (paragraph 2)

What changes does COMDTINST 16114.33F make to physical fitness standards?

4-13 Added CO/OIC language to C.1. Updated Table 4-3 Physical Fitness Standards. (paragraph 7)

What does COMDTINST 16114.33F require for Operations Status reports?

Operations Status reports are required by shore authority. (paragraph 1-2)

How must records created under COMDTINST 16114.33F be managed?

Records created as a result of this Instruction, regardless of format or media, must be managed in accordance with Records & Information Management Program Roles and Responsibilities, COMDTINST 5212.12 (series) and the records retention schedule located on the Records Resource Center Microsoft SharePoint site (https://uscg.sharepoint-mil.us/sites/CG611_HUB).

What minimum boat requirement applies to Boat Forces unit Training Capacity?

Units must have, at a minimum, two boats, one of which must be: RB-M, RB-S, SPC-LE, SPC-SW, or MLB. (paragraph 1-4)

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