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U.S. Department ofHomeland SecurityUnited StatesCoast GuardU. S. COAST GUARDADDENDUMTO THEUNITED STATESNATIONAL SEARCH AND RESCUE SUPPLEMENT (NSS)To TheInternational Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual(IAMSAR)COMDTINST M16130.2FJanuary 2013

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2100 2ND ST S W Stop 7363WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7363Staff Symbol: CG-5RPhone: (202) 372-2010Fax: (202) 372-2901CommandantUnited States Coast GuardCOMDTINST M16130.2FJAN 07, 2013COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION M16130.2FSubj:THE U.S. COAST GUARD ADDENDUM TO THE UNITED STATES NATIONALSEARCH AND RESCUE SUPPLEMENT (NSS) TO THE INTERNATIONALAERONAUTICAL AND MARITIME SEARCH AND RESCUE MANUAL (IAMSAR)1. PURPOSE. This Manual is the new Coast Guard Addendum (CGADD) to the United StatesNational Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS), which is a supplement to the InternationalAeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual (IAMSAR). This Addendum establishespolicy, guidelines, procedures and general information for Coast Guard use in search and rescue(SAR) operations.2. ACTION. All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge,deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with theprovisions of this Manual. Internet release is authorized.3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the United States Search andRescue Supplement (NSS) to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and RescueManual, COMDTINST M16130.2E is cancelled.4. DISCUSSION.a. The CGADD is a Coast Guard publication complementing the NSS and IAMSAR for CoastGuard SAR operations.b. The CGADD, NSS and IAMSAR are reference documents for SAR, which are published andrevised to incorporate the latest techniques and recommendations for SAR.c. This new Addendum includes procedures and information that may be useful to rescue agenciesoutside of the Coast Guard. As procedures presently incorporated in the CGADD are approvedfor joint use, they will be published in the NSS. As procedures are approved for internationaluse, they will likewise be published in the IAMSAR. Although the CGADD is a Coast GuardDISTRIBUTION – SDL No. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXFGhXXXNON-STANDARD DISTRIBUTION:XXXXXrstXXXXXXXuvXXXXwXXXxyzXXXXXX

COMDTINST M16130.2Fpolicy publication, commands may share the information with other rescue organizations. In theevent of apparent conflict between the provisions of this Addendum and other Coast Guarddirectives, the latest provision shall be applied and Commandant (CG-SAR-1) shall be notifiedof 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 directivepromulgates internal Coast Guard planning guidance solely intended to promote efficiency andconsistency in public service above and beyond the requirements of law and regulation. Anyobligations discussed, flow only to the Coast Guard and Coast Guard personnel are expected toexercise broad discretion in performing the functions discussed. The Coast Guard retains thediscretion to deviate from or change this guidance without notice. This document creates noduties, standard of care, or obligations to the public and should not be relied upon as arepresentation 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 CoastGuard for SAR operations. Procedures, techniques, and terminology promulgated by the NSSand IAMSAR also apply to the Coast Guard. Where Coast Guard policies or procedures differfrom NSS and IAMSAR manual, discussion and guidance will be provided within theAddendum.b. The provisions of this Addendum are intended as a guide for consistent and uniform execution ofthe Coast Guard SAR program. This Addendum does not cover occurrences best handledthrough experience and sound judgment. The CGADD is not intended to place unduerestrictions on use of sound judgment.6. MAJOR CHANGES. Major changes to this Manual are listed in Appendix O of this Addendum.7. REQUESTS FOR CHANGES. Units and individuals may submit recommended changes in writingvia the chain of command to: Commandant (CG-SAR); U. S. Coast Guard; 2100 2ND ST SW STOP7363; WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7363.8. DISCLAIMER. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself arule. It is intended to provide operational guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended tonor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.9. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This Manual has been evaluated for potentialrecords management impacts. The development of this Manual has been thoroughly reviewed duringthe directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records schedulingrequirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq., National Archivesand Records Administration (NARA) requirements, and the Information and Life CycleManagement Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This policy does not have any significant orsubstantial change to existing records management requirements.10. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS.2

COMDTINST M16130.2Fa. The development of this Manual and the general policies contained within it have beenthoroughly reviewed by the originating office in conjunction with the Office of EnvironmentalManagement, and are categorically excluded (CE) under current USCG CE # 33 from furtherenvironmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B.2. and Figure 2-1 of the NationalEnvironmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering EnvironmentalImpacts, COMDTINST M16475.1 (series). Because this Manual contains guidance on, andprovisions for, compliance with applicable environmental mandates, Coast Guard categoricalexclusion #33 is appropriate.b. This directive will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts on the humanenvironment; substantial controversy or substantial change to existing environmental conditions; orinconsistencies with any Federal, State, or local laws or administrative determinations relating to theenvironment. All future specific actions resulting from the general policies in this Manual must beindividually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), DHSand Coast Guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other environmental mandates. Due to theadministrative and procedural nature of this Manual, and the environmental guidance providedwithin it for compliance with all applicable environmental laws prior to promulgating any directive,all applicable environmental considerations are addressed appropriately in this Manual.11. FORMS/REPORTS. The forms referenced in this Manual are available in USCG Electronic Formson the Standard Workstation or on the Internet: http://www.uscg.mil/forms/; CG /CG611/FORMS and Intranet athttp://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/CGForms.C. B. THOMAS /s/Rear Admiral, U.S. Coast GuardAssistant Commandant for Response Policy3

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COMDTINST M16130.2FTABLE OF CONTENTSREFERENCES .viiLIST OF FIGURES .ixLIST OF TABLES .xiiiNOTES TO READERS .xviiABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS .xixPREFACE AND PROGRAM OVERVIEW .PPO-11Mission and Purpose .PPO-12Risk Management .PPO-13SAR Functions and Hierarchy .PPO-24Statutory Authority and Responsibility .PPO-25SAR Publications .PPO-26SAR Program Objectives, Goals, Standards and Requirements .PPO-37SAR Program Focus .PPO-88SAR System Infrastructure .PPO-99Terms within the Addendum .PPO-910Applicability and Obligation .PPO-10CHAPTER 1 SAR SYSTEM .1-11.1Search and Rescue (SAR) Organization .1-31.2SAR Coordination.1-71.3Professional Requirements .1-191.4Public Affairs & Next of Kin Interactions .1-271.5Liaison and Contingency Exercises .1-331.6SAR Agreements .1-391.7International SAR .1-411.8Assistance Entry (AE) .1-45CHAPTER 2 SAR COMMUNICATIONS .2-12.12.22.32.42.52.62.72.82.9Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and Other SatelliteNotification Systems . 2-3Digital Selective Calling (DSC) .2-9SafetyNET Messaging .2-19Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Numbers.2-25National Distress and Response System (NDRS) and Rescue 21 .2-27Urgent Marine Information Broadcasts (UMIBs) .2-33Cellular Telephones and *CG .2-35Alternate Means of Distress Notification .2-43Lost Communications with a Coast Guard Asset .2-45i

COMDTINST M16130.2F2.102.112.12.Recorded Radio Transmissions and Telephone Lines .2-47Ship Security Alert Systems .2-49U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Interpreters .2-51CHAPTER 3 SAR OPERATIONS .3-13.1Overview .3-33.2Search Planning Methods and Tools .3-113.3Search Planning Considerations .3-173.4Initial Response, Search Planning and Search Operations .3-233.5Rescue Planning and Operations .3-813.6Measures of Search Effectiveness .3-833.7Aspects of Survival .3-873.8Conclusion of SAR Operations.3-933.9Case Documentation .3-97CHAPTER 4 GENERAL SAR POLICIES 44.154.16Maritime SAR Assistance Policy (MSAP) .4-5Forcible Evacuations of Vessels .4-19General Salvage Policy (Other than Towing) .4-21Firefighting Activities Policy .4-23Direction and Navigational Assistance for Mariners .4-25SAR Cost Recovery and Reimbursement .4-31Emergency Medical Assistance .4-33Non-Maritime EMS Response .4-39Ice Rescues .4-43Float Plans .4-49Self-Locating Datum Marker Buoys .4-51SAR and Security Concerns .4-63Maritime Law Enforcement and Vessel Safety .4-65Places of Refuge .4-67Persons Falling or Jumping from Bridges .4-69Rescuing Pets and Other Animals .4-71CHAPTER 5 COAST GUARD SEARCH AND RESCUE UNITS (SRUs) .5-15.15.25.35.45.55.65.75.85.9Operations Overview .5-3Surface Craft Operations .5-5Coast Guard Boats .5-7Coast Guard Cutters .5-11Aids to Navigation (ATON) Vessels .5-13Coast Guard Aircraft .5-17Crew Fatigue .5-25Rescue Swimmers .5-27Passive Watchstanding .5-29ii

COMDTINST M16130.2FCHAPTER 6 PROCEDURES FOR UNDERWATER INCIDENTS .6-16.16.26.36.46.56.6Underwater Incidents Overview .6-3Submersibles .6-5Persons Trapped in Capsized Vessels .6-7Underwater Acoustic Beacons (Pingers) .6-9Action Required for Underwater SAR Preparation .6-11Scuba Diving Incidents .6-13Appendix A Command SAR Library .A-1Appendix B MISLE.B-1B.1B.2B.3B.4B.5B.6MISLE System for SAR Data .B-3Reporting Criteria .B-5Responsibility .B-7Mandatory Fields .B-9Data Entry Guidelines .B-11Data Retrieval .B-21Appendix C Standard CG SAR Messages.C-1C.1C.2C.3C.4C.5Situation Report (SITREP) .C-3Search Action Plan (SAP).C-11Sample DSC False Alert Message Format.C-19SafetyNET Examples .C-21Passing SAR Patterns Over the Radio Templates .C-23Appendix D Medical .D-1D.1D.2D.3Emergency Medical Treatment Report (CG-5214) .D-3Emergency Medical Services Agreement .D-5Medical Protocols .D-7Appendix E Operational Risk Management .E-3E.1Operational Risk Management .E-3Appendix F SAR Contingency Exercises .F-1F.1F.2F.3F.4F.5Introduction .F-3Identifying Maritime Contingency Response Communities .F-5Developing Maritime Contingency Response Plans .F-9Exercising Maritime Contingency Response Plans .F-11Requesting Support for Maritime Contingency Response Plan Exercises .F-17Appendix G SAR Checksheets .G-1iii