ACN 121/17 - NOV 2017 PROMULGATION OF ICE RESCUE OPERATIONS (IROPS) TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND PROCEDURES (TTP), CGTTP 3-50.1D

ALCOAST COMMANDANT NOTICE             CANCEL DATE 6 NOV 18

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ACN 121/17
SUBJ:  PROMULGATION OF ICE RESCUE OPERATIONS (IROPS) TACTICS, TECHNIQUES AND
PROCEDURES (TTP), CGTTP 3-50.1D
A. Ice Rescue Operations (IROPS) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTP),
CGTTP 3-50.1D
1. Effective immediately, REF (A) provides ice rescuers with Coast Guard tactics,
techniques, and procedures (CGTTP) on ice rescue operations (IROPS).
2. This publication synthesizes information from several sources and Coast Guard
subject matter experts (SMEs) to establish a single source for IROPS TTP.
Revision D includes updates to several references, Chapter 4, and Chapter 7. 
3. Submit recommendations for TTP improvements or corrections through the TTP
Request form by navigating to CGPortal, selecting References and then TTP Request.
The electronic version of REF (A) is the most current version of the TTP and is
maintained by FORCECOM in the CGTTP library. The CGTTP library can be accessed by
navigating to CGPortal, selecting References and then selecting Tactics, Techniques,
and Procedures Library.
4. Bravo Zulu to members of the Integrated Process Team (IPT) for their time,
professionalism, and diligence. IPT partners who supported this team effort include:
COMDTs (CG-1132, CG-731, CG-751, CG-SAR-1), CG LSC, CG LANTAREA, CG FORCECOM (FC-T),
CGD ONE, CGD NINE (dre), CGD NINE (drm), CGD NINE (dpw), CG NIRS, USCGC ALDER,
USCGC KATMAI BAY, USCGC MOBILE BAY, USCGC NEAH BAY, USCGC PENOBSCOT BAY,
ATG MAYPORT, and ATO NORFOLK. 
5. FORCECOM (FC-Tptc) POC: D05-SG-M-FORCECOM-PI@uscg.mil or 757-628-4855.
6. Released by RDML K. M. Smith, Commander, Force Readiness Command.
7. Internet release authorized.