The towing procedures are documented in which manual and COMDTINST number?

• A. Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.4
• B. Marine Safety Manual, COMDTINST M5000.3
• C. Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M9000.1
• D. Vessel Maintenance Manual, COMDTINST M1500.2

Answer: (A)

Towing procedures are part of hands-on seamanship and small-boat operations, so they’re documented in the Boat Crew Seamanship Manual. This manual provides the step-by-step guidance, safety considerations, and rigging instructions for towing small craft, all aligned with boat crew training standards. The specific instruction number that governs this material is COMDTINST M16114.4, making it the authoritative source for towing procedures. The other manuals cover different areas—Marine Safety Manual deals with safety and regulatory topics, Operations Policy Manual covers overarching policies, and Vessel Maintenance Manual focuses on maintenance tasks—so they don’t address towing procedures.