1. PURPOSE. This Manual establishes policies and standards for the administration of the Coast Guard External Affairs Program for both Coast Guard Headquarters and the field. 2. ACTION. All Coast Guard commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, and chiefs of headquarters staff elements shall comply with the provisions of this Manual. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES AFFECTED. The Coast Guard Public Affairs Manual, COMDTINST M5728.2 (series), Coast Guard Partnership with First Book, COMDTINST 5350.5 (series), Retired Flag Officer Biographical Material/Requirements, COMDTINST 5700.3 (series), and The Coast Guard Engagement Framework, COMDTINST 5730.2 (series) are canceled. All Commandant directives referencing the Public Affairs Manual and The Coast Guard Engagement Framework are now directed to this Manual and Reference (a).

1. PURPOSE. To provide communications personnel with Coast Guard tactics, techniques, and procedures (CGTTP) for using the radiotelephone. 2. ACTION. The provisions of this CGTTP apply to all Coast Guard personnel conducting voice telecommunications by radiotelephone. Internet release is authorized. 3. DIRECTIVES/TTP AFFECTED. This publication supersedes the Radiotelephone Handbook, CGTTP 6-01.1. 4. DISCUSSION. The Radiotelephone Handbook is a user's guide addressing proper radiotelephone procedures. It consolidates portions of International Telecommunication Union (ITU) radio regulations and various allied communications publications (ACPs) into a single source reference for field use.