cim_16130_2d us coast guard addendum to the united states national search and

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U.S. Department of
Homeland Security

United States

Coast Guard

U. S. COAST GUARD
ADDENDUM
TO THE
UNITED STATES
NATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE SUPPLEMENT (NSS)
To The
International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual
(IAMSAR)

COMDTINST M16130.2D (CHANGE-1 INCLUDED)

Commandant 2100 Second St. S.W.
United States Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: G-OPR
Phone: [phone]

COMDTINST M16130.2D
29 APRIL 2004

COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M16130.2D

Subj: U.S. COAST GUARD ADDENDUM TO THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL SEARCH AND
RESCUE SUPPLEMENT (NSS) TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME
SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL (IAMSAR)

1. PURPOSE. This Manual is the new Coast Guard Addendum (CGADD) to the United States National Search
and Rescue Supplement (NSS), which is a supplement to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search
and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR). This Addendum establishes policy, guidelines, procedures and general
information for Coast Guard use in search and rescue (SAR) operations
2. ACTION. Area and District Commanders and Commanding Officers shall ensure that personnel performing
SAR duties are familiar with the provisions of this new Addendum. Internet release authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search and Rescue (SAR) Manual,
COMDTINST M16130.2C is cancelled.
4. DISCUSSION.
a. The CGADD is a Coast Guard publication complementing the NSS and IAMSAR for Coast Guard SAR
operations.
b. The CGADD, NSS and IAMSAR are reference documents for SAR, which are published and revised to
incorporate the latest techniques and recommendations for SAR.
c. This new, completely reorganized and restructured Addendum includes procedures and information that
may be useful to rescue agencies outside of the Coast Guard. As procedures presently incorporated in the
CGADD are approved for joint use, they will be published in the NSS. As procedures are approved for
international use, they will likewise be published in the IAMSAR. Although the CGADD is a Coast Guard
policy publication, commands may share the information with other rescue organizations. In the event of
apparent conflict between the provisions of this Addendum and other Coast Guard directives, the latest
provision shall be applied and Commandant (G-OPR-1) shall be notified of the apparent conflict.
d. The policies and procedures in this Manual apply to Coast Guard facilities within the U.S., territories, and
possessions, and to Coast Guard SAR operations worldwide. This directive promulgates internal Coast
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Guard planning guidance solely intended to promote efficiency and consistency in public service above
and beyond the requirements of law and regulation. Any obligations discussed, flow only to the Coast
Guard and Coast Guard personnel are expected to exercise broad discretion in performing the functions
discussed. The Coast Guard retains the discretion to deviate from or change this guidance without notice.
This document creates no duties, standard of care, or obligations to the public and should not be relied
upon as a representation by the Coast Guard as to the manner of proper performance in any particular case.
5. POLICY.
a. Procedures, techniques, and terminology in this Addendum are adopted for use by the Coast Guard for
SAR operations. Procedures, techniques, and terminology promulgated by the NSS and IAMSAR also
apply to the Coast Guard. Where Coast Guard policies or procedures differ from NSS and IAMSAR
manual, discussion and guidance will be provided within the Addendum.
b. The provisions of this Addendum are intended as a guide for consistent and uniform execution of the Coast
Guard SAR program. This Addendum does not cover occurrences best handled through experience and
sound judgement. The CGADD is not intended to place undue restrictions on use of sound judgement.
6. SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES.
a. Preface and Program Overview:
(1) PPO-4, section VIII: Introduction of G-OPR as Program Manager for Command Centers.
b. Chapter 1:
(1) 1.3.2.2: SAR Controller interim qualification eliminated.
(2) 1.3.2.7: Restriction placed on assignment of collateral duties for SAR Controllers.
(3) 1.3.2.5: Clarification of watch frequency requirements for SAR Controllers.
(4) Table 1-4 (page 1-16): Training requirements table updated, including addition of ICS training
requirements.
(5) 1.6.5.5.c.1: Information on updated SAR agreement with Mexico.
c. Chapter 2:
(1) 2.1: Update of GMDSS information to reflect CG capabilities and identification of GMDSS gear in
use in the maritime arena.
(2) 2.1.5.7: Discussion of advent and proliferation of personal locator beacons.
(3) 2.6.1.3: Standardization of time conventions used in broadcasts.
(4) 2.5.4.1: Introduction of active listening (repeating back critical information) in SAR
communications.
d. Chapter 3:
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(1) 3.3.2.2: Codification of SLDMB policy previously promulgated by message.
(2) 3.4.11: Addition of Mass Rescue Operations (MRO) requirements for pre-event contingency
planning.
(3) 3.4.13: Introduction of Automated Information System (AIS) as a SAR resource.
(4) 3.4.4.2.b: Discussion of 406 Mhz application in personal locator beacons.
e. Chapter 4:
(1) 4.2.6.1 (third note): Clarification of cellular phone use with respect to the Maritime SAR Assistance
Policy (MSAP).
f. Appendix B: Update of MISLE data collection and replacement of SARMIS references with MISLE.
g. Appendix G: Introduction of new Mass Rescue QRC requiring pre-MRO SMC data input.
h. Appendix H: Search Planning Handbook – incorporates and updates all search planning information
including applicable figures, tables and worksheets (except flares which are in Appendix I). Updates
CGADD to better align it with the IAMSAR method.
i. Appendix I: Addition of geo-location services to identify the geographic position associated with a street
address.
j. Appendix J: EPIRB registration options explained and discussed in light of new Personal Locator
Beacons.
k. Appendix M: Updated COMSAT-C information.
l. Appendix N: Addition of SAR Controller PQS previously promulgated by message.
m. Throughout CGADD: The following changes were made throughout the manual.
(1) Change all references from Flag Plot to HQCC.
(2) Amended those items changed by the advent of Rescue 21.
(3) Changed all references to INS and Customs to the appropriate DHS Bureau title.
7. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental considerations were
examined in the development of this Manual and have been determined to be not applicable.
8. CHANGES. Recommendations for improvements to the Addendum and Coast Guard SAR operations are
encouraged and should be submitted through the chain of command to Commandant (G-OPR-1).
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9. FORMS/REPORTS. Emergency Medical Treatment Report, Form CG-5214 (MEDEVAC REPORT), with
assigned report control number RCN 16130.1, is available in USCG Electronic Forms Standard Workstation III
or on the Internet at http://www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/forms1/welcome.htm or the Intranet at
http://cgweb.uscg.mil/g-c/g-ccs/g-cit/g-cim/forms1/main.asp.

J. J. HATHAWAY /s/
Director of Operations Policy

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Commandant 2100 Second St. S.W.
United States Coast Guard Washington, DC 20593-0001
Staff Symbol: G-RPR
Phone: [phone]

COMDTNOTE 16130
10 JAN 2006
COMMANDANT NOTICE 16130 CANCELLED: 9 JAN 2007

Subj: CH-1 TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADDENDUM TO THE UNITED STATES NATIONAL
SEARCH AND RESCUE SUPPLEMENT (NSS) TO THE INTERNATIONAL AERONAUTICAL
AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL (IAMSAR), COMDTINST M16130.2D

1. PURPOSE. This Notice promulgates change one to the U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the United States
National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and
Rescue Manual (IAMSAR), COMDTINST M16130.2D.
2. ACTION. Area and District Commanders and Commanding Officers shall ensure that the provisions of this
Notice are followed, and that personnel performing SAR duties are familiar with the provisions of this change
to COMDTINST M16130.2D. Internet release authorized.
3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. None.
4. SUMMARY OF MAJOR CHANGES.
a. Preface and Program Overview:
(1) PPO-3-4, section VI: SAR System Performance Benchmark.
b. Chapter 1:
(1) 1.2.5: Expands on Health Risks to Coast Guard personnel.
(2) 1.2.5.2: Adds information on respiratory diseases and identifying disease threats.
(3) 1.5.4.1: Includes the requirement to notify state or local officials of boating accidents or
information the enter into the Boating Accident Database (BARD) System.
c. Chapter 2:
(1) 2.1.5.1: Adds further policy on the monitoring of 2182 MHz.
(2) 2.1.5.8: Includes the INMARSAT decision to halt Inmarsat E beacon service.
(3) 2.2.5.5: Clarifies action to be taken for VHF-FM DSC distress calls on both the legacy and R21
systems.
(4) 2.5.7.a: Clarifies the circuit breakdown for each Remote Fixed Facility (RFF).
(5) 2.5.7.c: Expands asset tracking policy.
(6) 2.7.1.4: Adds cellular tower locator Policy.
(7) 2.11: Adds Ship Security Alert Systems Policy.

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d. Chapter 3:
(1) 3.4.4.2.b.4-7: Clarifies SARSAT 50/50 Split Solutions and Beacon Solutions with garbled beacon
ID codes.
(2) 3.4.9.3.c: Clarifies actions for 2182 kHz auto alarms.
(3) 3.4.13: Updates Automated Information System (AIS) SAR policy.
(4) 3.4.14: Introduces the Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Use for SAR.
(5) 3.7: Expands the Aspects of Survival information and policy.
(6) 3.8.3.1: Expands policy on Active Search Suspended (ACTSUS) to include considerations
following sector implementation.
(7) 3.9.2.5: Adds SAR implications of Rapid reporting via Critical Incident Comms Procedures.
e. Chapter 4:
(1) 4.2: Adds the Forcible Evacuations of Vessels policy.
(2) 4.7.7: Adds Protocols When Encountering Infectious Diseases.
(3) 4.8.3: Expands Policy on Air Transportation Between Medical Facilities.
(4) 4.11.2.1: Expands SLDMB Deployment Considerations.
(5) 4.11.2.1.i: Adds procedures for Combining USCG and Canadian SLDMB data.
(6) 4.11.2.2.b: Clarifies policy on Marking SLDMBs as deployed.
(7) 4.11.2.3: Expands SLDMB Data Retrieval and output.
(8) 4.11.9.3: Adds new policy on (SLDMB) Deactivation and Disposal.
(9) 4.13: Adds SAR implications of Maritime Law Enforcement and Vessel Safety policy.
(10) 4.14: Adds implications for SAR of Places of Refuge policy.
(11) 4.15: Adds Persons Falling or Jumping from Bridges policy.
f. Chapter 5:
(1) 5.9: Adds Passive Watchstanding policy.
g. Chapter 6:
(1) 6.3.2: Deletes paragraph and replaced with reference.
(2) 6.6.3: Clarifies Transport of Diving Accident Patients guidance.
h. Appendix B:
(1) B.3.2-3: Adds Case Data Validation and Case Data Review Policy.
(2) B.5.4.7: Clarifies “Lives unaccounted for” policy.
(3) B.5.8: Adds Incident Classification policy.
i. Appendix H:
(1) H.1.5.1-3: Expands and clarifies Search Planning Methodology.
(2) H.3.5.4: Adds River SAR planning policy.
j. Appendix I:
(1) I.1.5: Adds information on Sightings That Can Be Mistaken for Distress Flares, including new
Table I-1 Major Meteor Shower Activities Table.
(2) I.1.6: Expands Assessing Flare Sighting Reporting Source Reliability.
(3) I.5.3: Expands Search Planning after establishing a datum area for flare sightings.
(4) I.6: Adds flare case Mission Conclusion policy.
(5) Flare Sighting Checksheet: Revised.
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6. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental considerations were
examined in the development of this change and have been determined to be not applicable.

W. E. JUSTICE /s/
Director of Enforcement and Incident Management

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