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COMDTINST 7310.1Q

16 OCT 2015

COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 7310.1Q

Subj: REIMBURSABLE STANDARD RATES

Ref: (a) Federal Accounting Standards Advisory Board, Statement of Federal Financial Accounting 

Standards (SFFAS) No. 4, Managerial Cost Accounting Standards and Concepts

(b) Office of Management and Budget, Circular A-25 (Revised)

 (c) Economy Act of 1932 (Public Law 73-2)

 (d) Financial Resource Management Manual (FRMM), COMDTINST M7100.3 (series)

1. PURPOSE. This Instruction establishes the standard rates to be used in computing reimbursable 

charges in accordance with References (a) and (b). Reference (a) can be found at: 

http://www.fasab.gov.

2. ACTION. All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, 

deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the 

provisions of this Instruction. Internet release is authorized.

3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. Coast Guard Reimbursable Standard Rates, COMDTINST 7310.1P is 

cancelled. For prior year rates, please contact Commandant (CG-832), specifically the Costing Team. 

These new rates (in this instruction) take effect 30 days after signature of this Instruction. 

4. DISCUSSION.

a. The Coast Guard enters into reimbursable agreements with other government agencies in 

accordance with Reference (c). The cost of the service provided must be recovered. The Coast 

Guard also has specific authority for reimbursement of certain services provided to the private 

sector. The enclosed rates represent the full cost to the Coast Guard for use of its resources.

b. An overview of the methodology used to calculate these standard rates can be found on CG Portal:

https://cglink.uscg.mil/de1dc3.

Commandant

United States Coast Guard

US Coast Guard Stop 7618

2703 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE

Washington, DC 20593-7618

Staff Symbol: CG-83

Phone: (202) 372-3574

Fax: (202) 372-3947
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5. MAJOR CHANGES. Major changes to this Instruction include a complete update to Enclosure (1)

pages 2 and 3, Hourly Standard Rates for Cutters, Boats, and Aircraft; Enclosure (2) page 2, Hourly 

Rates for Personnel; and, Enclosure (4), Hourly Standard Rates for Pollution Clean-Up Equipment. 

6. ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. 

a. The development of this Instruction and the general policies contained within it have been 

thoroughly reviewed by the originating office in conjunction with the Office of Environmental 

Management, and are categorically excluded (CE) under current USCG CE # 33 from further 

environmental analysis, in accordance with Section 2.B.2. and Figure 2-1 of the National 

Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures and Policy for Considering Environmental 

Impacts, COMDTINST M16475.1 (series).

b. This Instruction will not have any of the following: significant cumulative impacts on the human 

environment; substantial controversy or substantial change to existing environmental conditions; 

or inconsistencies with any Federal, State, or local laws or administrative determinations relating 

to the environment. All future specific actions resulting from the general policies in this 

Instruction must be individually evaluated for compliance with the National Environmental Policy 

Act (NEPA), Council on Environmental Policy NEPA regulations at 40 CFR Parts 1500-1508, 

DHS and Coast Guard NEPA policy, and compliance with all other environmental mandates.

7. DISTRIBUTION. No paper distribution will be made of this Instruction. An electronic version will 

be located on the following website. Internet: http://www.uscg.mil/directives/, and CGPortal: 

https://cgportal2.uscg.mil/library/directives/SitePages/Home.aspx 

8. RECORDS MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS. This Instruction has been evaluated for potential 

records management impacts. The development of this Instruction has been thoroughly reviewed 

during the directives clearance process, and it has been determined there are no further records 

scheduling requirements, in accordance with Federal Records Act, 44 U.S.C. 3101 et seq., National 

Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requirements, and the Information and Life Cycle 

Management Manual, COMDTINST M5212.12 (series). This policy does not have any significant or 

substantial change to existing records management requirements.

9. POLICY.

a. Use the “Outside Government” rate for services provided to customers outside the Federal 

government. Use the “Inside Government” rate for intra-governmental services.

b. The Coast Guard currently has a negotiated rate for certain government users of the polar 

icebreakers. Contact Commandant (CG-WWM) for further guidance.

c. The “direct” portion of the standard rates includes both fixed and variable components. Therefore, 

these rates should not be used to calculate reimbursement for FEMA and foreseeable costs related 

to contracting actions, cost justification for use of military aircraft or incremental operations costs. 

Rates for these purposes shall be promulgated separately.

d. Reimbursable rates for services provided which are not covered by this Instruction must be 

developed in consultation with Commandant (CG-832). 
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e. These rates, where appropriate, should be supplemented with out-of-pocket costs such as:

(1) Extra maintenance required due to extraordinary facility use or abuse, based on the actual 

 costs of the additional materials and labor;

(2) Incidental personnel expenses such as travel and per diem; and,

(3) The cost of any special equipment purchased solely for the purpose of providing a 

 reimbursable service.

(4) Contact Commandant (CG-832) for further guidance.

f. The Office of Resource Management (CG-83) is responsible for publishing and updating the 

Standard Personnel Cost (SPC) and the Reimbursable Personnel Cost (RPC) tables annually in 

accordance with Reference (d). 

g. Other than stated above, the enclosures to this Instruction compile standard rates that are utilized 

throughout the Coast Guard. Enclosures (1) and (2) are designed, modeled and reconciled by 

Commandant (CG-832), while the other Enclosures (3) thru (9) are designed, modeled and 

reconciled by the program offices that specifically own the information and can properly calculate

the rates. The standard rates for assets and the standard personnel costs that are shown in 

Enclosures (1) and (2) shall be the building blocks for all other rates calculated in the Coast Guard 

by the respective program offices. 

10. FORMS /REPORTS. None.

11. REQUEST FOR CHANGES. Address questions concerning these Standard Rates or the 

determination of other charges to Commandant (CG-832), specifically the Costing Team.

T. A. Sokalzuk/s/

Assistant Commandant for Resources

Chief Financial Officer

Encls: (1) Hourly Standard Rates for Cutters, Boats, and Aircraft

(2) Hourly Standard Rates for Personnel

(3) Standard Rates for Replacement or Repair to Damaged Aids to Navigation

(4) Hourly Standard Rates for Pollution Clean-up Equipment

(5) Standard Rates for Vehicles

(6) Standard Rates for Outpatient Visits

(7) Standard Rates for Canine Teams

(8) Standard Rates for Dive Teams

(9) Standard Rates for Mobile Communications Centers (MCCs)

Enclosure (1) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

HOURLY STANDARD RATES FOR CUTTERS, BOATS, AND AIRCRAFT

General

The hourly standard rates for cutters, boats, and aircraft are divided into two categories “Inside 

Government” and “Outside Government.” The “Inside Government” rate is for use when charging other 

Federal agencies within the government. The “Outside Government” rate is for use when charging all 

others. FEMA rates are promulgated separately. To access FEMA rates navigate to CG Portal at: 

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg832/SitePages/ Costing%20tools.aspx and review the Variable Cost 

Tables for the desired rate. 

Inside Government – The following are the components of the “Inside Government” rate in accordance 

with reference (a):

Direct Costs: Represents direct costs incurred by a particular asset class. This includes labor, employee 

benefits, fuel, maintenance, etc. 

Support Costs: Costs allocated to a particular asset class for support received from Coast Guard support 

activities, including but not limited to, area commands, districts, Sectors, Sector Field Offices, Bases, etc. 

General and Administrative (G&A): Costs allocated to a particular asset class to represent benefit 

received from Coast Guard general and administrative activities such as legal services, payroll processing, 

etc.

Outside Government – In addition to the costs listed in the “Inside Government” rate, the following 

additional costs are included in the “Outside Government” rate in accordance with reference (a) and (b):

Pension Benefit Adjustment: Costs incurred for retirement pay and medical expenses.

Operating Asset Depreciation: Depreciation by class of cutter, aircraft, boats, buildings, structures, 

electronics, and other assets.

Operating Asset Cost of Capital: The annual rate of return (equal to the average long-term Treasury bond 

rate) applied to the net book value of cutters, aircraft, boats, buildings, structures, and other assets.
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Pension

Op & Other 

Asset

 Op & Other 

Asset 

Direct Support G&A Total Adjustment Depreciation Cost of Cap Total

Cutters 420 HEALY $10,086 $4,039 $2,843 $16,968 $1,659 $3,852 $3,133 $25,611

418 WMSL $5,971 $3,282 $4,367 $13,620 $2,774 $7,167 $5,920 $29,482

399 WAGB $7,385 $4,765 $4,842 $16,992 $2,966 $6,707 $2,921 $29,586

378 WHEC $4,101 $1,277 $2,813 $8,191 $1,812 $713 $737 $11,453

282 WMEC $3,824 $5,593 $4,117 $13,534 $2,518 $7,634 $1,904 $25,589

270 WMEC $3,271 $1,207 $2,523 $7,001 $1,621 $1,197 $844 $10,663

240 WLBB $4,290 $1,295 $1,815 $7,400 $1,111 $365 $1,860 $10,737

225 WLB $3,223 $1,523 $2,394 $7,140 $1,505 $1,383 $782 $10,810

210 WMEC $2,843 $1,028 $1,937 $5,808 $1,237 $554 $463 $8,062

175 WLM $2,265 $734 $1,524 $4,523 $969 $693 $535 $6,721

154 WPC $3,116 $1,185 $2,561 $6,862 $1,645 $3,415 $1,401 $13,323

160 WLIC $1,759 $1,476 $1,674 $4,910 $1,017 $49 $149 $6,125

140 WTGB $2,296 $788 $1,525 $4,610 $938 $178 $294 $6,019

110 WPB $1,632 $719 $1,266 $3,617 $789 $499 $226 $5,131

100 WLI $3,743 $3,130 $3,884 $10,757 $2,367 $2,336 $360 $15,820

100 WLIC $2,078 $2,242 $1,915 $6,235 $1,170 $159 $81 $7,646

87 WPB $1,256 $679 $1,189 $3,124 $741 $198 $149 $4,213

75 WLIC $2,392 $582 $1,640 $4,613 $1,046 $176 $77 $5,912

75 WLR $1,686 $765 $1,453 $3,904 $922 $980 $134 $5,940

65 WLI $7,170 $4,087 $6,473 $17,731 $3,926 $1,353 $674 $23,683

65 WLR $5,275 $1,779 $4,158 $11,212 $2,595 $1,143 $315 $15,265

65 WYTL $3,295 $1,297 $2,737 $7,330 $1,699 $0 $213 $9,242

Boats ANB (55_63_64) $1,581 $1,345 $1,838 $4,764 $956 $0 $166 $5,887

BUSL (49' Stern Loading Buoy Boat) $689 $724 $781 $2,195 $463 $89 $66 $2,813

MLB (44', 47' & 52' Motor Lifeboat) $1,063 $525 $1,250 $2,838 $559 $0 $181 $3,578

RBM (Response Boat, Medium) $2,174 $819 $2,427 $5,419 $1,109 $0 $311 $6,839

RBS (Response Boat, Small) $725 $175 $533 $1,434 $434 $1 $42 $1,910

SKF (Skiff) $661 $201 $478 $1,340 $420 $40 $33 $1,833

SPC (LE) $288 $173 $210 $670 $210 $7 $10 $897

TANB (Trailerable Aton Boat) $919 $451 $799 $2,169 $605 $33 $65 $2,872

TPSB (Transportable Port Security Boat) $587 $759 $663 $2,009 $476 $0 $57 $2,542

UTB (Utility Boat, Big) $568 $196 $649 $1,412 $280 $0 $88 $1,780

UTL (Utility Boat, Light) $593 $60 $371 $1,024 $339 $0 $28 $1,390

UTM (Utility Boat, Medium) $670 $472 $740 $1,882 $465 $88 $43 $2,479

Inside Government Rate Outside Government Rate (added components)

Hourly Standard Rates for Cutters, Boats, and Aircraft
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Hourly Standard Rates for Cutters, Boats, and Aircraft

Inside Government Rate Outside Government Rate (added components)

Pension

Op & Other 

Asset

 Op & Other 

Asset 

Direct Support G&A Total Adjustment Depreciation Cost of Cap Total

Aircraft HC-144 $4,592 $575 $2,049 $7,215 $1,453 $875 $626 $10,169

C-37 $8,993 $1,535 $3,775 $14,303 $2,495 $3,285 $1,871 $21,954

HC-130H/J $10,180 $1,291 $3,503 $14,975 $2,052 $1,649 $912 $19,588

H-60 $6,506 $818 $3,563 $10,887 $2,233 $1,372 $1,071 $15,562

H-65 $4,664 $503 $2,367 $7,533 $1,495 $1,067 $758 $10,853

Note: Do not include Depreciation or Cost of Capital when computing rates for the leased C-37.

Enclosure (2) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

HOURLY STANDARD RATES FOR PERSONNEL

Rate Computation

The hourly standard rates for personnel services are based on prevailing annual standard personnel costs 

related to employee productive hours as reflected in Coast Guard Staffing Logic and Manpower 

Requirements Manual, Volume II - Policy, COMDTINST M5310.5 (series). The rates are presented on 

the following page. A factor representing incurred but unfunded retirement and medical costs is included 

for customer effort external to the government.

Rate Application

The personnel rates provided in this enclosure are a derivative of the Standard Personnel Costs (SPC) and 

are intended to be applied to reimbursement sought (in arrears), where the Coast Guard is seeking 

reimbursement for services provided after the fact, or for longer term response events. The average 

hourly rates for customers inside and outside the government are presented for those situations that 

require computations on an hourly basis. 

For reimbursements for personnel services that involve extended periods of time (e.g., monthly or yearly) 

please navigate to CG Portal at: https://cglink.uscg.mil/16bbc23d and review the Standard Rates for 

Personnel worksheets for the desired fiscal year. If assistance is still desired, please contact Commandant 

(CG-832), specifically the Costing Team for appropriate guidance. 

It is important to note that charges for normal crews are contained within the rates for cutters, aircraft and 

small boats. Therefore, use the standard personnel rates listed below only where additional personnel 

reimbursement is appropriate. 

Actual costs for travel and per diem, if applicable, must also be included in the reimbursement.

For reimbursable agreements which utilize apportioned reimbursable budget authority, the reimbursable 

personnel cost (RPC) tables shall be consulted. The RPC is used to provide calculated costs for

reimbursable positions to be included in planned or anticipated Inter/Intra-Agency agreements, when the 

Coast Guard is the Seller agency. The rate table can be found on the CG Portal: 

https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg832/SitePages/Costing%20tools.aspx.
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HOURLY RATES FOR PERSONNEL ($)

Rank

In Gov't ($) 

Rate

Out Gov't ($) 

Rate Grade

In Gov't 

($) Rate

Out Gov't ($) 

Rate

O-10 158 214 ES-00 127 136

O-9 157 213 AL-00 125 134

O-8 136 184 AD-00 102 110

O-7 132 178 GS-15 110 118

O-6 118 159 GS-14 96 103

O-5 105 140 GS-13 81 87

O-4 93 124 GS-12 68 73

O-3 81 107 GS-11 59 63

O-2 69 90 GS-10 57 61

O-1 53 68 GS-09 49 53

CADET 23 27 GS-08 49 52

GS-07 43 46

W-4 86 115 GS-06 39 42

W-3 80 106 GS-05 36 39

W-2 77 104 GS-04 33 35

GS-03 26 28

E-10 102 138

E-9 82 109 WG-15 59 63

E-8 72 96 WG-14 57 61

E-7 66 86 WG-13 55 59

E-6 58 76 WG-12 53 57

E-5 52 67 WG-11 52 56

E-4 44 57 WG-10 50 54

E-3 37 46 WG-09 48 52

E-2 33 41 WG-08 44 47

E-1 23 27 WG-07 43 46

WG-06 41 44

WG-05 39 42

WG-04 38 40

WG-03 36 39

WG-02 31 33
Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

STANDARD RATES FOR REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF DAMAGED AIDS TO NAVIGATION

Rate Application

There are two possible components that may apply when computing a charge for repair or replacement of 

a damaged or destroyed aid. These components are discussed below, however, they do not include vessel, 

boat or vehicle time which must be determined separately based upon this instruction. Additional policy 

on charges for aids to navigation work is contained in 33 CFR Part 74.

Replacement Costs

For the replacement of buoys, chains and the related transportation cost, see SILC ATON/MER Asset 

Line Manager website at the following URL: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg4/cg432/products.asp.

Units which do not have access to the internet can obtain hard copies of these rates from Commandant 

(CG-832), specifically the Costing Team.

Use actual costs for sinkers, lighting and power equipment. Include costs to install equipment on the 

buoy (retro, wiring, etc.).

Replacement cost for structures should be actual cost of materials. If replacement is accomplished using a 

contractor, charges should include contract cost, contract management cost (including inspection) and 

actual cost of government furnished equipment.

Charges shall include the cost of temporary floating aids until the damaged aid is replaced.

Replacement costs shall also include government labor and shall be computed using the personnel rates 

contained in this Instruction. 

Temporary Aids

Charges for temporary aids shall include actual cost for retrofit and signal equipment needed to place the 

aid in the water. After retrieval of the temporary aid, include cost (either Sector or unit) to place buoy in 

ready for issue condition. 

Monthly servicing costs vary throughout the Coast Guard and shall be computed locally at the District 

level by prorating costs based upon the following categories and time periods. For example, the monthly 

servicing cost for a steel buoy would be computed by dividing the 6-year overhaul cost by 72.

A 6-year overhaul cost for steel buoys

A 6-year life for lighting and power equipment

A 2-year life for moorings

A 20-year life for steel buoys with the exception of 4th and 6th class

A 2-year life for 4th and 6th class buoys

An 8-year life for foam buoys

A 6-year life for plastic buoys

For the purposes of applying these computed rates, a month is considered to be 16 or more days of use.

Labor for buoy servicing at support facilities shall be computed using the personnel rates contained in this 

instruction.

Questions concerning computing charges for damaged aids shall be referred to Commandant (CG-NAV1) or SILC ATON/MER Asset Line Manager.

Enclosure (4) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

HOURLY STANDARD RATES FOR POLLUTION CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT 

Rate Application

Apply these charges for every full or fractional hour of use, excluding transit time. Make separate charges 

for: (1) cost of Coast Guard Strike Team personnel operating and/or supervising the operations of the 

equipment based on the standard rates for personnel Enclosure (2); (2) actual fuel costs associated with 

operational use of the equipment; (3) the cost of transporting the equipment to and from the job site; (4) 

actual reimbursement cost when performed by a contractor and (5) actual cost to decontaminate 

equipment following usage. To obtain cost guidance on any other equipment not listed below contact 

Commandant (CG-NAV-1) or SILC ATON/MER Asset Line Manager.

HOURLY STANDARD RATES FOR POLLUTION CLEAN-UP EQUIPMENT 

Equipment Type Rate Equipment Type Rate

All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) $14 Honda EB 11000 10.5 KW $5

AreaRAE $12 Inflatable Boom (5 reels) w/ Trailer $275

Boom Mooring System $50 Ingersol-Rand $11

Command and Control Trailer

(C2 Trailer)

$143 Large Pump System w/ Trailer $130

CCN-150 Pump $14 Level A Trailer $75

DataRAM $16 MultiRAE $8

DESMI 250 Skimmer and Control Std $38 Non-Submersible Pumps $18 

Deutz Prime Mover $21 Small Pump System $77

DOP 160 Pump $9 Storage Seaslugs (12,000 gal) $70

DOP 250 Pump $13 Storage Seaslugs (25,000 gal) $97

Fast Sweep Boom $36 UltraRAE 3000 $12

Fluorometers $12 Viscous Oil Pumping System $142

Generic 6.5 KW $4 Voss System Trailer $354

Genpro 10.5 $5 500 ft Foam Boom $24 

Hazmat Response Trailer

(HMRT)

$283 500 ft Foam Boom, 3 Boxes 

w/Trailer

$84

High Speed Skimmer $74 42’ Trailer $76

Hystar Prime Mover $29 48’ Trailer $76

Honda 4.5 KW $3 48” Inflatable Boom (650’/1 reel) $55

Honda 5.5 KW $3

Honda EX 1000 1.0 KW $2

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Note: Spilled Oil Recovery System (SORS) is not listed as a standard rate cost item because it is considered part of the 

Allowance Equipment List (AEL) for the Juniper Class Buoy Tenders (WLB’s). Each SORS consists of two of the 

following: DEMSI Terminator Weir Skimmer, SORS Control Stand, Hydraulic Hoses, Outrigger Arm, Fast Sweep 

Boom, Canflex Bladders. Some of these components are listed above, but not as a complete SORS unit. The standard 

rate for the WLBs includes the AEL items as part of the rate.

Enclosure (5) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

STANDARD RATES FOR VEHICLES

Rate Computation

The standard rates for vehicles are available from GSA at the following web site:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104468

These rates represent averages for similar vehicle types from different regions of the country. Units 

which do not have access to the internet can obtain hard copies of these rates from Commandant (CG832), specifically the Costing Team.

Rate Application

The rates are applied for every full or fractional mile or month of use. These rates can be prorated to a 

daily rate if necessary. If the vehicle is a commercial rental or GSA lease, charge the actual cost of the 

rental if available. Include a charge for personnel if the driver is not attached to another unit (such as 

cutter, aircraft or small boat) involved in the operation. 

Note: The most current GSA vehicle rates apply. 

Enclosure (6) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

STANDARD RATES FOR OUTPATIENT VISITS

All medical services provided to authorized beneficiaries in Coast Guard medical treatment facilities are 

recorded in an electronic healthcare database. The database is a historical repository for all medical 

records and it is used to generate invoices as appropriate for services provided to beneficiaries other than 

Coast Guard members and their eligible dependents. Ensure Personally Identifiable Information (PII) is 

protected in accordance with DHS Handbook for Safeguarding Sensitive Personally Identifiable 

Information and Protected Health Information (PHI) is managed in accordance with Health Insurance 

Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). Commandant (CG-11) is responsible for 

management and oversight of the database and all the information contained within the database. 

Commandant (CG-11) is responsible for executing reimbursable agreements with other government 

agencies and certifying all intra-governmental invoices prior to billing. Commandant (CG-11) is 

responsible for billing other health insurance as appropriate. Commandant (CG-DCMS-831) is 

responsible for all activities related to recording the accounts receivable transactions and reconciling them 

in the Coast Guard Core Accounting System (CAS). The Coast Guard Finance Center is responsible for 

invoicing the appropriate uniformed service.

Contact Commandant (CG-11) for further guidance.

Enclosure (7) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

STANDARD RATES FOR CANINE TEAMS

Rate Computation

When computing the standard rates for a canine team’s services and when applicable, the following 

charges should apply:

(1) Canine handler based on the standard rates for personnel per Enclosure (2);

(2) Canine handler cover officer based on rates for personnel per Enclosure (2);

(3) Canine fees at the rate of $17.00 per day;

(4) The standard rate for vehicles per Enclosure (5);

(5) Parking and Toll fees;

(6) Air Fare;

(7) Vehicle rental;

(8) Per Diem for Canine handler and cover officer;

(9) Kenneling fees.

Rate Application

The rates should be applied for every full hour of use, and should include vehicle mileage to and from the 

team’s home base to the requesting authority’s site. Kenneling, canine fees, air fare, vehicle rental and 

per diem should be charged for missions that required overnight stays outside the team’s commuting area.

Note: When calculating “usage” charges, personnel off-duty time should not be included. 

Contact Commandant (CG-721) for further guidance.

Enclosure (8) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

STANDARD RATES FOR DIVE TEAMS

Rate Computation

When computing the standard rates for a dive team’s services, the following charges should apply, if 

applicable:

(1) Each dive team member based on the standard rates for personnel Enclosure (2);

(2) The standard rate for vehicles Enclosure (5);

(3) Vehicle rental;

(4) Parking and Toll fees;

(5) Air Fare;

(6) Vessel rental;

(7) Per Diem;

(8) Dive equipment rental (typically limited to SCUBA bottles).

Rate Application

The rates should be applied for every full hour of use, and should include vehicle mileage to and from the 

team’s home base to the requesting authority’s site. Per diem should be charged for missions that require 

overnight stays outside the team’s commuting area. A normal dive team is comprised of six members. 

However, more divers may be required depending on mission needs.

Note: When calculating “usage” charges, personnel off-duty time should not be included. 

For additional information, contact Commandant (CG-7212).

Enclosure (9) to COMDTINST 7310.1Q

STANDARD RATES FOR MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS CENTERS (MCCs)

Charges shall be applied for every full or fractional day of use, including transit time for Mobile assets 

and personnel. Separate charges are incurred for: (1) cost of Coast Guard Contingency Communications 

supporting personnel and technicians operating and/or supervising the operational use of equipment 

including per diem and lodging expenses, Enclosure (2); (2) actual fuel costs associated with operational 

use of the equipment including the fuel required for transit and sustaining generator power systems. To 

obtain a cost analysis for use of the Mobile Contingency Communications assets or deployable 

Contingency Communications equipment, contact the LANTAREA Contingency Communications

Manager at (757) 398-6330 or the Mobile Contingency Communications division at CML-DGMCC@uscg.mil.

Enhanced Mobile Incident Command Center (eMICP):

$5,100/mo / $1,190/wk / $170/day

Mobile Communications Vehicle (MCV):

$5,100/mo / $1,190/wk / $170/day 

Commercial Satellite Service (Data and Telephony):

Daily $194 / 5 days $970 / 10 days $1,290 / 30 days $2,580

Note: Data and voice requires two separate satellite systems and are billed separately. Billing period 

resets every (30) days.

Portable Siprnet Kit (PSK): The Portable Siprnet Kit is on a shared data plan for a limited period of 

usage and may require a Broadband Global Area Network (BGAN) connection billed separately from 

BGAN voice services. If 24/7 connectivity is required, contact the MCC division for pricing 

information. The PSK is typically deployed with (1) supporting technician. Requesting unit incurs the 

costs for supporting techs. 

BGAN VOIP (voice over internet protocol-landline telephone)

• DATA ONLY (Internet/RAS) = $6.30 per MB. 

• VOIP = In addition to $6.30 per MB, phone usage is charged as follows:

• 1 day =$0.50-1.10

• 2 weeks =$7.50-15.00

• 1 month = $15-30 dependent on during Hurricane Season (1JUN-31NOV) or not.

• Note: Unless calling the 757 area code, all calls are long distance. Long distance calls avg $0.03 

per minute.

Final BGAN usage charge will be provided to user at end of operation.

Standard rates for vehicles apply as per Enclosure (5) 

Standard rates for personnel apply as per Enclosure (2)
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Note: All MCC assets utilize diesel fuel which is estimated using prevailing market rates. A minimum 

of (4) personnel accompany the eMICP and MCV. Depending on the dynamics of the mission, more 

personnel may be assigned as necessary by MCC division.