§ 51705. Training for use of force against piracy
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The Secretary of Transportation, in consultation with the Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating, shall certify a training curriculum for United States mariners on the use of force against pirates. The curriculum shall include—
(1)information on waters designated as high-risk waters by the Commandant of the Coast Guard;
(2)information on current threats and patterns of attack by pirates;
(3)tactics for defense of a vessel, including instruction on the types, use, and limitations of security equipment;
(4)standard rules for the use of force for self-defense as developed by the Secretary of the department in which the Coast Guard is operating under section 912(c) of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2010 (Public Law 111–281; 46 U.S.C. 8107 note), including instruction on firearm safety for crewmembers of vessels carrying cargo under section 55305 of this title; and
(5)procedures to follow to improve crewmember survivability if captured and taken hostage by pirates.
(Added Pub. L. 112–213, title V, § 502(a), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1574.)
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- Public Law 111–281
- Pub. L. 112–213, title V, § 502(a)
- 126 Stat. 1574
- Pub. L. 112–213, title V, § 502(b)
- 126 Stat. 1575
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§ 51705
Training for use of force against piracy
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Pub. L.Public Law 111–281
Pub. L.Pub. L. 112–213, title V, § 502(a)
Stat.126 Stat. 1574
Pub. L.Pub. L. 112–213, title V, § 502(b)
Stat.126 Stat. 1575
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