Which document provides the official directive for damages caused by CG in SAR?

Which document provides the official directive for damages caused by CG in SAR?

• A. COAST GUARD CLAIMS AND LITIGATION MANUAL, COMDINST M5890.9
• B. COAST GUARD RISK MANAGEMENT GUIDE
• C. COAST GUARD OPERATIONAL SAFETY MANUAL
• D. COAST GUARD TRAINING MANUAL

Answer: (A)

Damages resulting from Coast Guard actions in search and rescue are governed by the official policy for handling claims against the government. The Coast Guard Claims and Litigation Manual provides the framework: it spells out who processes claims, what claims are payable, the authority to settle, and the steps to pursue litigation under applicable law. It covers notice, documentation, timelines, and coordination with legal authorities when a SAR operation causes property damage or personal injury. Other manuals focus on preventing incidents and ensuring safety—risk management, operational safety, and training—not on processing or directing the claims and litigation process. So the Claims and Litigation Manual is the official directive for damages caused by the Coast Guard in SAR.

Damages resulting from Coast Guard actions in search and rescue are governed by the official policy for handling claims against the government. The Coast Guard Claims and Litigation Manual provides the framework: it spells out who processes claims, what claims are payable, the authority to settle, and the steps to pursue litigation under applicable law. It covers notice, documentation, timelines, and coordination with legal authorities when a SAR operation causes property damage or personal injury. Other manuals focus on preventing incidents and ensuring safety—risk management, operational safety, and training—not on processing or directing the claims and litigation process. So the Claims and Litigation Manual is the official directive for damages caused by the Coast Guard in SAR.