Coast Guard Boat Readiness and Standardization Program Manual - COMDTINST M16114.24B

1. PURPOSE. This Manual provides standardized guidance and procedures for ensuring the day-to-day readiness of Coast Guard boats and crews.
2. ACTION. Area and district commanders, commanders of maintenance and logistics commands, commanding officers of headquarters units, assistant commandants for directorates, Chief Counsel, and special staff offices at Headquarters shall ensure adherence to the content of this Manual. Internet release authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Coast Guard Boat Readiness and Standardization Program Manual, COMDTINST M16114.24A is canceled.
4. DISCUSSION. The Coast Guard's Readiness and Standardization Program serves four broad purposes:
a. Promote readiness as a daily process.
b. Support the unit Commanding Officer/Officer-in-Charge readiness and training program with specific information on individual boats and crewmembers.