Where does the Coxswain’s authority come from?
COMDTINST M5000.3
The coxswain is responsible for in order of precedence:
- Safety and conduct of passengers and crew
- Safe operation and navigation of the boat
- Completion of the mission or sortie
Additionally they will respond to: - Hazards to life or property
- Violations of laws or regulations
- Discrepancies in AtoN
The coxswain is the direct representative of ___
The OIC
The coxswain’s authority and responsibility are independant of ___
Rank or seniority to other personnel embarked
The only person who may relieve the coxswain of assigned responsibilities are:
- The OIC or XPO
- A senior officer at the scene of distress, emergency, or other abnormal situation who exercises authority under COMDTINST M5000.3
Who may authorize an exception to the max load of the boat and when?
The OIC in the case of life threatening situations
Who may authorize the removal of PFDs
The OIC
Boats shall not be launched unless released by ___
The OOD with the OIC approval
Before launching the OOD shall ___
Determine that the weather and sea conditions or suitable
The coxswain has the ultimate authority to ___
Issue orders to a boat crew without discussion
A coxswain must rely on ___ to share the mental and physical workload
The entire boat crew
The boat crew should ___
Share the mental and physical workload by performing delegated tasks, providing input and feedback to minimize risk, and carry out qualified duties
A coxswain should avoid ___
Creating a dictatorship or attempting to perform every task themselves
___ is ultimately responsible for mission execution
The coxswain
