Learn the essentials of seamanship from one of the world's premier boating organizationsDeveloped 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'sclassic boating skills manual will answer all yourquestions on: Selecting the right boat--whether a 10-foot skiff or a 35-foot cruiserEssential equipment, both required and recommendedThe latest electronic navigationPersonal Locator Beacons (PLBs) and private communication services, e.g., SPOT devices and othersStability and safe loadingBoat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland watersTrailering a boatNavigation and the rules of the nautical roadAnd much more! Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, Boating Skills and Seamanship is theideal study and reference guide for anyone taking a state boating license exam or seeking better boating skills and knowledge.

From the United States Department of Transportation and the United States Coast Guard, the official, legally required handbook for every boat owner-covering safety, collision avoidance, towing and pushing, and more. Navigation Rules and Regulations fulfills the legal requirement to have a copy of these guidelines on your vessel at all times. Updated to accommodate the most recent changes to marine law and standard operating procedure, this handbook provides the Coast Guard's official rules for operating your boat in international and domestic waters. It will serve as a complete reference for: Steering and sailing in all levels of visibility, including how to avoid collisions Conduct when another boat is in sight, including navigating in head-on and crossing situations Requirements for flags, shapes, and lights, and how to identify other vessels Sending and receiving sound and light signals from other ships, such as distress signals The Inland General Rules included in this handbook require that "the operator of each self-propelled vessel 12 meters or more in length shall carry, on board and maintain for ready reference, a copy of these Rules." Operate your vessel safely and legally with the latest Navigation Rules and Regulations Handbook.

This book contains a complete copy of the Inland and International Navigation Rules as presented by the United States Coast Guard.

In the past decade, industry, government, and the general public have become increasingly aware of the need to respond to the hazardous waste problem, which has grown steadily over the past 40 years. In 1980, Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) -- the Superfund law-to provide for "liability, compensation, cleanup, and emergency response for hazardous substances released into the environment and the cleanup of inactive waste disposal sites." This manual is a guidance document for managers responsible for occupational safety and health programs at inactive hazardous waste sites. It assumes a basic knowledge of science and experience in occupational safety and health. It is the product of a four-agency committee (the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH], the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA], the U.S. Coast Guard USCG], and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA]) mandated by CERCLA section 301(f) to study the problem of protecting the safety and health of workers at hazardous waste sites, and by CERCLA section 111(c)(6) to develop a program to protect the health and safety of employees involved in response to hazardous substance releases, removals, or remedial actions. This manual is intended for federal, state, and local officials and their contractors. It may be used: As a planning tool by government or private individuals; As a management tool by upper level or field managers; As an educational tool to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of safety and health protection at hazardous waste sites; As a reference document for site personnel who need to review important aspects of health and safety. This document is not a detailed industrial hygiene textbook or a comprehensive source book on occupational safety and health. It provides general guidance and should be used as a preliminary basis for developing a specific health and safety program. The appropriateness of the information presented should always be evaluated in light of site-specific conditions. Other sources and experienced individuals should be consulted as necessary for the detail needed to design and implement occupational safety and health programs at specific hazardous waste sites.

This guide describes how the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is structured and operates, providing a model to the international community for possible use by countries operating or wishing to develop a volunteer-based maritime service. The Model Maritime Auxiliary Guide is based upon the organization, authority and mission expectations of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary has written these International Guidelines for the benefit of individuals and groups that have a sincere desire to establish a Coast Guard Auxiliary or similar government affiliated volunteer Search and Rescue (SAR) Organization in their country. The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard, as well as the lead volunteer force in the Department of Homeland Security. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress, the 38,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of Coast Guard missions such as Search and Rescue (SAR), Public Education, Marine Environmental Protection, Maritime Domain Awareness and commercial and recreational vessel safety checks. These volunteers come from all walks of life, i.e. recreational boaters, fishermen, emergency medical technicians, firefighters, accountants, doctors, lawyers, tradesmen, business people, active duty and retired Coast Guard and other military branches, etc., ranging from 17 to 80+ years of age. These International Guidelines are designed to share knowledge, international experience and expertise with fellow volunteers who are dedicated to assisting their Coast Guard, Navy, Defense Forces or similar government authorities involved in Recreational Boating Safety, Public Education, Marine Environmental Protection, Maritime Awareness, and Disaster Response. Good communication and cooperation with government authorities and other agencies are essential, in order to succeed. We realize that different countries have different cultures, traditions, environments, rules and regulations and we cannot write a template to fit all countries. However, we hope that these Guidelines cover the basics needed to assist you in establishing or broadening the scope of an existing Coast Guard Auxiliary or similar Volunteer Search and Rescue Organization.

CHANGES. This Manual has been promulgated to reflect changes in Boat Force missions, processes, and responsibilities. Due to the number of changes, modifications, additions, etc. to this revision, personnel engaged in the management of Coast Guard boats must review and understand the contents in this revision. Direct questions of policy clarification or practical application to Commandant (CG-7312). RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This Instruction has been thoroughly reviewed during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are records scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq., NARA requirements and Information and Life Cycle Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series).

Reprint of book originally published by the Historian's Office of the United States Coast Guard in 2003. Includes maps and photographs in full color.

This monograph examines the current state of Coast Guard Professional Military Education (PME) to identify areas for improvement to ensure Coast Guard officers have the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate in an increasingly complex and dynamic post-9-11 environment. First, the monograph explores the history and culture of the service, including internal and external factors, to show their influence on the service's preference for the experiential model of learning and education. Then the monograph examines current policies, requirements, and institutional issues, including service, joint, and departmental competencies. This section also includes a holistic review and summary of several recent Coast Guard studies on core competency gaps in junior and mid-grade officers. The first section of the monograph concludes with defining the "desired state" of Coast Guard officer competencies in context with current strategic policy and vision on professional development. The monograph then analyzes information presented in the first section using Systems and Obstruction Analysis techniques described in Jamshid Gharajedaghi's book Systems Thinking. Systems Analysis is used to indicate the structural, functional, and procedural issues in the Coast Guard's training and education system that may be preventing change towards the "desired state." Obstruction Analysis is used to identify the social and behavioral impediments within and external to the Coast Guard that may be hindering change. The analyses show the complexity and inter-relatedness of the issues that continue to allow competency gaps at the mid-grade levels and to prevent improvements to the officer PME system. Five solution areas are discerned from the dual analyses: knowledge, advocacy, plans and policy, resources, and culture. The monograph concludes with proposed solutions in all five areas. The monograph recommends multiple systemic changes which, if implemented simultaneously, would close existing core competency gaps in the officer corps and improve service, joint, and interagency professional competence at all levels. The proposed changes would also gradually move the Coast Guard away from an experiential-based PME system which is not meeting the professional development needs of the officer corps towards an objective-based system which would.

In the past decade, industry, government, and the general public have become increasingly aware of the need to respond to the hazardous waste problem, which has grown steadily over the past 40 years. In 1980, Congress passed the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) - the Superfund law-to provide for "liability, compensation, cleanup, and emergency response for hazardous substances released into the environment and the cleanup of inactive waste disposal sites." This manual, Occupational Safety and Health Guidance Manual for Hazardous Waste Site Activities, is a guidance document for managers responsible for occupational safety and health programs at inactive hazardous waste sites. It assumes a basic knowledge of science and experience in occupational safety and health. It is the product of a four-agency committee (the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health NIOSH], the Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA], the U.S. Coast Guard USCG], and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA] mandated by CERCLA section 301(f) to study the problem of protecting the safety and health or workers at hazardous waste sites, and by CERCLA section 111(c)(6) to develop a program to protect the health and safety of employees involved in response to hazardous substance releases, removals, or remedial actions. This manual is intended for federal, state, and local offices and their contractors. It may be used: as a planning tool by government or private individuals; as a management tool by upper level or field managers; as an educational tool to provide a comprehensive overview of all aspects of safety and health protection at hazardous waste sites; as a reference document for site personnel who need to review important aspects of health and safet

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.

Since its original printing in 2002, Pub 1 has served as the Coast Guard's capstone doctrinal publication. It defines its principles and culture. It describes its history, missions, purpose, and ethos. It communicates who and what the Coast Guard is and how it accomplishes its missions. This May 2009 update includes data on roles and missions, forces, historic evolution, and values.

Learn the essentials of sailing and seamanship from one of the worlds premier boating organizations.

Since 1978, "Sailing Skills and Seamanship" has been the required manual for students in the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarys esteemed sail-training programs. Now this exclusive handbok is available for the first time to every beginning and intermediate sailor. It is your thorough introduction to recreational sailings fundamentals, from choosing the right sailboat to knowing the rules of the nautical road and everything in between..

Discover the answers to all your questions on: . . Essential equipment, both required and recommended. Docking and anchoring. Sailing fundamentals. Tuning your sailboats rigging for best performance. Knots, splices, and line handling. Operating and maintaining outboard or inboard engines. Navigation and the rules of the nautical road. Boat handling and seamanship on coastal and inland waters. Trailering a sailboat. Marine weather and marine communications. And much more!. .

Approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA), with chapter review questions and answers, "Sailing Skills and Seamanship" is the ideal study and reference guide for honing your sailing skills and expanding your seamanship knowledge..

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is known as America's Volunteer Lifesavers. Since 1939 the Auxiliary has worked side by side with the U.S. Coast Guard, providing assistance with search-and-rescue operations, maritime and environmental safety and security, and vessel safety checks. It is also the nations largest boating educator, offering boating and seamanship courses to 100,000150,000 members of theboating public each year..

This publication covers military entrance processing station operational policies, programs, and procedures. It implements DOD Directive 1145.2 governing personnel enlisting in the military and the processing of Selective Service registrants.