U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual Volume II: “Train, Maintain, Operate”:

by U.S. Department of Homeland Security

This Manual prescribes policy, doctrine, management, standardization, and training requirements pertinent to U.S. Coast Guard Boat Force operations. A U.S. Coast Guard Boat Force Unitis one which has a specific Operating Facility (OPFAC) number assigned and conducts missions or training with boats. Boat operations/training of any unit falls under program management of Commandant (CG-731). All personnel involved with the management or conduct of boat operations or training shall be familiar with this Manual. This Manual provides guidance for the management of boat operations in general and unit operations in particular.

613 pages, Paperback

Published January 20, 2020

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The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is a cabinet department of the U.S. federal government with responsibilities in public security, particularly anti-terrorism, border security, immigration and customs, cyber security, and disaster prevention and management. Major subordinate agencies include Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Secret Service, Coast Guard, and Transportation Security Administration (TSA), among others.