BFQ-03-02 - Station Small Operating Procedures

Question 1

State the purpose and function of Station(small)s

Answer 1

Minimally staffed and resource-constrained extension of the parent station, which provides operational direction, command, and support. The parent station provides personnel for support and logistics. Station smalls meet organizational mission requirements that may be seasonal or intermittent in demand.

Question 2

Explain the procedures for modifying Station(small) alert postures.

Answer 2

• District Commanders may alter +- 30 days of the prescribed operational schedule, documenting the reason for the change
• Permanent changes must be routed to the Office of Boat Forces(CG-731) for specific guidance.

Question 3

Explain the relationship between Station(small) and the Parent Station for boat and facility maintenance.

Answer 3

Sation(smalls) shall limit their boat and facility maintenance to normal housekeeping and minor repairs. Parent stations shall manage the budgets and inventories for their stations (small), and minimize any financial procurement, administrative, and reporting responsibilities for these stations.

Question 4

State the District Commanders’ responsibilities as it pertains to Station (smalls) establishment.

Answer 4

• Mission Employment
• Mission plan and Readiness Posture
  
  • Operational Requirements
  • Local Requirements
  • Workload Factors
• Written recommendations to Boat Forces.

Question 5

State the Sector Commander’s responsibilities as it pertains to Station (smalls).

Answer 5

Review policies and procedures

Question 6

Explain the parent Station CO/OIC’s responsibilities with regards to a Station (small).

Answer 6

• Ensure SAR standards are met
• Communication Guards
• Off-Station cell phone guards, as appropriate.
• Use Auxillary as needed and applicable
• Manage administration requirements
• Maintain response standard pr the the District SAR Plan
• RFO/STAN remediation activities
• Maintain qualification, certification and recertification requirements in accordance with existing policies.
• Ensure operational information system entries are entered.

Question 7

Explain how Station (small) information is captured in CG information.

Answer 7

• Captured as Station (small) data; not in the parent unit.