Section

Coast Guard Boat Crew Training Manual

Glossary

AOPS/TMT

Abstract of Operations/Training Management Tool - allows the user to

compile daily AOPS data in a Coast Guard centralized data base

accessed through the web-based application. TMT enables the user to

track boat crew training, certification, and currency dates for both

underway and shoreside training.

Boat Crew

Examination Board

(BCEB)

A group of certified boat crew members, consisting of experienced

surfmen, heavy weather coxswains, boat coxswains, engineers, and

crew members, as applicable, selected by the unit commander and

organized to examine and evaluate boat crew candidates. BCEB is

designated in writing.

certification

Formal command verification that an individual has met all

requirements and is authorized to perform the boat crew duties at a

specific level aboard a particular boat type.

current/currency

A current crew member is certified and has all recurring training

requirements completed and up to date. Currency is maintained by

completing the regularly scheduled minimum proficiency requirements

of their current crew position.

NMLBS

National Motor Lifeboat School

qualification

The satisfactory completion of the appropriate Qualification Guide.

qualification guide

The training guide for each boat crew designator or position.

re-certification

process

The steps a crew member takes to regain command authorization to be

assigned boat crew duties when prior certification has lapsed due to

PCS transfer, failure to meet semi-annual/annual currency

requirements, or revocation.

Senior Boatswains

Mate

The senior Boatswains Mate permanently assigned, other than the OIC

or XPO. For purposes of Boat Crew Training, this individual is

considered a member of the command cadre whose primary function is

to lend ex

erience to the unit trainin

ram, and assist in the

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training and mentoring of subordinate personnel.

task

A separate training step learned in order to perform a particular job

skill.

task code

A four element code used to identify the applicability of tasks listed in

the Boat Crew Qualification Guide.

type

A particular class of boat, such as 41' UTB, 49’ BUSL, or 47’ MLB.

UTBSC

Utility Boat Systems Center

Night

Is defined as ½ hour after nautical sunset and ½ hour before nautical

sunrise.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

Overview

Introduction

This chapter provides the basic guidelines for implementing the Coast

Guard Boat Crew Training Program. It gives a basic overview of the

training program itself, as well as a general outline to the certification

process. This chapter also provides the references used for boat crew

training and qualification in the Coast Guard.

In this chapter

This chapter is divided into 2 sections.

Section Title See Page

A Program Overview 1-2

B Training and Certification Process 1-4

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Section A. Program Overview

A.1. General

This instruction establishes minimum standards of knowledge,

performance and currency maintenance requirements for all personnel

(Regular, Reserve, and Auxiliary) serving as crew members on all

shore-based and cutter-based Coast Guard boats.

It explicitly tasks CO/OICs with the responsibility for the training of

boat crews, and provides them with guidelines for the establishment of

a successful training program.

A.2. Underway boat

operations

The best boat crew training programs combine classroom instruction,

shore side practical exercises, and technology with an abundance of

underway time. Most of the underway training requirements in this

program can be accomplished coincidental with multi-mission

operations. When the tempo of operations does not provide sufficient

underway opportunities, as in winter or in the off-season, frequent

dedicated underway-training sorties should be scheduled.

For shore units that maintain a readiness response posture, there should

be very few days when one or more boats are not underway for

operations or training.

A.3. Five boat crew

positions

This program identifies the five boat crew levels of certification:

· Boat Crew Member,

· Engineer,

· Coxswain,

· Heavy Weather Coxswain, and

· Surfman.

It describes the separate qualification (task) guide for each position and

establishes task requirements based on both environmental conditions

and boat type. The program establishes Boat Crew Member, Engineer,

Coxswain, Heavy Weather Coxswain, and Surfman qualification codes

used to identify qualifications by boat type.

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A.4. Master and

apprenticeship

system

This program is based on a master and apprenticeship system

supplemented by trainee self-study and resident training opportunities.

In this system:

· The trainee is apprenticed to an instructor who guides the trainee

through the qualification phase, providing hands-on training and

assisting with the trainee's program of study.

· Reading material is based on the Boat Crew Seamanship Manual,

COMDTINST M16114.5 (series), with appropriate sections

referenced as reading/self study material for each task.

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Section B. Training and Certification

Process

Overview

Introduction

This section discusses the steps in the Coast Guard’s Boat Crew

Training And Certification Program. There are three main stages to

this process: qualification, certification, and currency/proficiency

maintenance. These stages encompass the training to prepare for the

certification process and the maintenance required to keep those skills

current. This section also lists the references that are used in the Coast

Guard Training Program.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Topic See Page

Training and Certification Process 1-5

References 1-7

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Training and Certification Process

CURRENCY/PROFICIENCY MAINTENANCE

COMMAND CERTIFICATION

CHECK RIDE BY COMMAND REPRESENTATIVE

SUCCESSFUL ORAL EXAM AND RECOMMENDATION BY

UNIT BOAT CREW EXAMINATION BOARD (BCEB)

COMPLETION OF BOAT CREW QUALIFICATION GUIDE FOR

SPECIFIC CREW POSITION

(PARTIAL COMPLETION MAY BE OBTAINED BY ATTENDANCE

AT AN "A" OR "C" SCHOOL)

ASSIGNMENT OF INSTRUCTOR

DESIGNATION TO TRAINING PROGRAM

Boat Crew Training , Qualification and Certification System

Figure 1-1

B.1. The stages

There are three stages to this process:

· qualification,

· certification, and

· currency/proficiency maintenance.

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B.1.a. Qualification Qualification, and the training inherent in it, is the responsibility of

each unit. This phase consists of preparing the trainee to perform

individual tasks listed in the appropriate Qualification Guide up to the

task standard. Qualification may be accomplished at the member’s

unit, another unit or at Coast Guard resident training courses at

TRACEN Yorktown or NMLBS. Boat Crew qualification guides are

signed by instructors designated by the command. Only senior

experienced members shall be assigned as instructors for unqualified

Command Cadre. In the absence of a heavy weather coxswain or

surfman at the unit, the CO/OIC is responsible for verifying

performance of heavy weather and surfman tasks to standard.

Commands should consider the use of outside resources, where

necessary, to ensure proper standards are maintained. When the

appropriate training guide is completely signed off the member is

qualified and certification may commence.

B.1.b. Certification Certification is the formal process used by the command to examine

and attest to an individual's professional qualifications and maturity. It

involves completion of appropriate qualification guide, an oral board, a

comprehensive check ride aboard unit boats and a professional

qualification determination by the command.

B.1.c. Currency/

Proficiency

Maintenance

The currency/proficiency requirement assures the command that the

individual, once certified, stays proficient. Skills must be practiced on

a regular basis for a boat crew member to retain required levels of

expertise.

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References

B.2. References

The following publications are used for the training and qualifications

of Coast Guard boat crews:

1. Boat Crew Seamanship Manual, COMDTINST M16114.5 (series)

2. Boat Crew Qualification Guides:

a. COMDTINST M16114.6, Engineer

b. COMDTINST M16114.10, Boat Crew Member

c. COMDTINST M16114.11, Coxswain

d. COMDTINST M16114.26, Heavy Weather Coxswain

e. COMDTINST M16114.27, Surfman

3. 41' UTB Operator’s Handbook, COMDTINST M16114.2 (series)

4. 44' MLB Operator’s Handbook, COMDTINST M16114.3 (series)

5. 30' SRB Operator’s Handbook, COMDTINST M16114.15 (series)

6. 47' MLB Operator’s Handbook, COMDTINST M16114.25 (series)

7. Coast Guard Boat Readiness and Standardization Program Manual,

COMDTINST M16114.24 (series)

8. Navigation Rules, International – Inland, COMDTINST M16672.2

(series)

9. U.S. Coast Guard Addendum to the National Search and Rescue

(SAR) Manual, COMDTINST M16120.5 and COMDTINST

M16120.6, COMDTINST M16130.2 (series)

10. U.S. Coast Guard Station Operations Manual, COMDTINST

M3100.6 (series)

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Chapter 2: System

Components

Overview

Introduction

Each component of the training program has assigned responsibilities

and tasks. Each responsibility is important to the success of the training

and the final certification process.

This chapter discusses the components of the training program and

outlines responsibilities and duties within the program.

In this chapter

This chapter is divided into six sections.

Section Title See Page

A Program Managers 2-2

B District, Group, Section and Activities

Commanders

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C Unit Commanding Officers and Officers in

Charge

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D Unit Training Petty Officers 2-8

E Boat Crew Examination Boards (BCEB) 2-10

F Instructors and Trainees 2-17

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Section A. Program Managers

A.1. Commandant

(G-OCS)

The Office of Boat Forces, Commandant (G-OCS), working for the

Assistant Commandant for Operations (G-O), is the program manager

for the boat crew training program. As such, Commandant (G-OCS)

provides long range planning for the program.

Functions of Commandant (G-OCS) include:

· monitoring Coast Guard boat operations,

· determining future personnel and training needs, and

· adjusting and equipping the system accordingly.

A.2. Duties

Additionally, Commandant (G-OCS) provides system documentation

for the program. This includes:

· guidelines for implementing boat crew training;

· specific training guides for the different boat crew positions; and

· recommended documentation for maintaining the system

records.

A.3. Specific needs

Other program managers with boat crew training interests or

requirements should consult Commandant (G-OCS) to ensure their

specific needs are met.

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Section B. District, Group, Section and

Activities Commanders

B.1. District

Commanders

District Commanders monitor and ensure:

· program compliance within their districts through regular or

special district inspections; and

· policies that encourage maximum effective use of district boats

for underway operations and training.

B.2. Group, Section,

and Activities

Commanders

Group, Section, and Activities Commanders provide training support

for subordinate units primarily by monitoring and active engagement in

the training and operational performance of each unit. The procedures

set forth in the Coast Guard Boat Readiness and Standardization

Program Manual COMDTINST M16114.24 (series) shall be used to

accomplish this. Group, Section, and Activities operations personnel

should be well versed and engaged in the Ready for Operations (RFO)

evaluation process and the conduct of underway drills.

B.2.a. Responsibilities Group, Section and Activities Commanders are responsible for

ensuring that all command cadre personnel maintain certification in

accordance with Section C of this chapter. All initial and subsequent

re-certification letters for the CO/OIC shall be signed by the Group,

Section or Activities Commander (without delegation).

B.2.b. Participating in

training exercises

To emphasize the importance of the program, Group, Section, and

Activities Commanders are encouraged to periodically get underway on

boats assigned to their units.

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Section C. Unit Commanding Officers and

Officers in Charge

Introduction

This section provides sufficient guidance on how to run an effective

boat crew training program that ensures unit personnel can perform

assigned missions. Since operational readiness is a function of vessel

material condition and crew professionalism, boat crew training, along

with proper vessel maintenance, shall be treated as a high priority.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Topic See Page

Responsibilities and Duties 2-5

Boat Crew Certification Requirements 2-6

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Responsibilities and Duties

C.1. Unit

commanders

Unit commanders shall:

· become thoroughly familiar with the contents of and ensure

personnel are following all applicable references listed in

paragraph 1.B.2;

· monitor the unit training program.

Projected deficiencies in the number of certified unit personnel are not

to be used to justify deviation from established guidelines.

C.2. Local

knowledge criteria

Unit commanders are responsible for analyzing local needs and

promulgating any additional requirements for certification at the unit.

C.3. Boat crew

certification

The unit commander has the final authority for certifying boat crew

members. Recommendations from the Boat Crew Examining Board

should be carefully reviewed.

C.4. Reserve

training

Close liaison shall be maintained between unit commanders and

reservists assigned to ensure that training opportunities are available.

C.5. Coast Guard

Auxiliary

Coast Guard Auxiliarists may be assigned in any crew position, except

coxswain, heavy weather coxswain or surfman, on Coast Guard boats,

upon completing the qualification and certification requirements as

detailed in this manual.

C.6. Improvements

Unit commanders are requested to advise Commandant (G-OCS), by

letter via the chain of command, of recommendations for improvement

to the Boat Crew Training Program.

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C.7.

For the purpose of this section, the command cadre of a station or aids

to navigation team, includes the Commanding Officer/Officer in

Charge, Executive Officer/Executive Petty Officer, Station (Small)

Supervisor, Senior Boatswain’s Mate, and Engineering

Officer/Engineering Petty Officer.

C.7. General

Commanding Officers (Chief Warrant Officers), Officers in Charge

(OIC), Executive Petty Officers (XPO), Station (Small) Supervisors and

Senior Boatswain’s Mates attached to units with Commanding Officers

(Ensign and above), shall be certified as a coxswain, heavy weather

coxswain or surfman as applicable. Engineering Officer/Engineering

Petty Officers (EPO) shall be certified as boat engineers. Commanding

Officers/Executive Officers (other than CWO) shall be certified as boat

crew member.

C.8. Command

Cadre

Previously qualified command personnel (CO, XO, OIC, XPO and

EO/EPO, Station (small) Supervisor, and senior boatswain’s mates)

shall re-certify on all boat types assigned to their unit within 6 months

of reporting aboard.

All station COs and XOs (above Warrant Officer) shall complete the

boat crew member qualification and certification for all boat types

assigned to their unit within 12 months of reporting aboard.

C.9. OIC initial

re-certification

For the CO/OICs initial re-certification, Group, Section, and Activities

Commanders may certify individuals based on an examination of the

individual’s:

· competency,

· experience, and

· background.

A comprehensive underway check ride and an oral examination is

recommended as the most suitable method of determining competency.

Re-certification letter shall be signed by the Group, Section or Activities

Commander.

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C.10. Maintenance

applicability

Command Cadre must complete the semi-annual/annual currency

maintenance requirements in Chapter 5 and maintain certification while

assigned to the unit.

Except for medical situations of a temporary nature, a command cadre

member unable or unwilling to attain certification or maintain currency

shall normally be relieved for cause. Medical situations of a temporary

nature are defined as conditions that preclude a member from boat

operations for a period of not more than 12 months.

C.12. Inability of

unit crew to qualify

for boat crew duties

Billet allowances at stations are based, in part, upon the number of

personnel needed to operate the boats assigned. Whenever personnel,

after a reasonable amount of time, are unable to qualify for boat crew

duties, administrative action should be taken.

C.13. Inability of a

coxswain to qualify

The coxswain is the most critical boat crew member. Coxswain

certification is a requirement for advancement to and satisfactory service

as a BM2.

If a Boatswain’s Mate (E-5 or above) is unable to certify as coxswain,

within a reasonable amount of time, the unit commander should provide

additional opportunities for training and experience and document the

results. If the member still does not show progress, the process for

reduction in rate for incompetency or change in rating as outlined in

Chapter 5 of the Personnel Manual, COMDTINST M1000.6 (series)

should be initiated.

In no case, should a Boatswain’s Mate (E-4 or above), unable to qualify

as coxswain, be recommended for advancement.

OTE $

A guideline for

“reasonable amount of

time to certify” should be

gauged against the average

amount of time for all

coxswains (previously

uncertified) within the

group, activity, or section to

certify.

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Section D. Unit Training Petty Officers

D.1. Duties

The unit training petty officer (E-6 or above) is responsible for the day

to day management of the unit training program at all Stations and

ashore operational units with Coast Guard boats assigned. This

involves various record keeping and supervisory duties. As such, the

training petty officer is responsible for the following tasks:

· maintaining training records,

· supervising unit instructors,

· updating the unit commander,

· interviewing prospective trainees and instructors,

· recommending trainee/instructor assignments,

· monitoring trainee progress,

· coordinating certification procedures with the BCEB and the unit

commander,

· maintaining a central file of lesson plans outlines for all

recurring training,

· maintaining records of completed drills and exercises,

· scheduling classroom and underway training, and

· monitoring and supervising the currency/proficiency program.

D.1.a. Maintaining

records

The training petty officer is responsible for the creation and

maintenance of unit training records. This includes ensuring that all

records regarding the qualification, certification, and currency process

are accurate and current.

D.1.b. Supervising The training petty officer’s responsibilities to the unit instructors

include:

· supervising,

· monitoring,

· supporting, and

· counseling.

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This includes such tasks as:

· assigning specific training objectives and deadlines for

completion to the instructor, and

· providing training aids, equipment and technical training

expertise as necessary.

D.1.c. Updating the

unit commander

The training petty officer will keep the unit commander regularly

advised of training program progress.

D.1.d. Interviewing

and recommending

assignments

It is the training petty officer’s responsibility to:

· interview prospective trainees and instructors, and

· recommend trainee/instructor assignments to the unit

commander.

D.1.e. Monitoring

trainee progress

The training petty officer will:

· monitor trainee progress through the training phases, and

· address the individual training needs through instructor

coordination.

This may include spot checking of completed training to determine if

standards are being met.

D.1.f. Coordinating

certification

procedures

The training petty officer coordinates certification procedures with the

Boat Crew Examining Board and the unit commander after a trainee has

satisfactorily completed the appropriate qualification guide.

D.1.g. Scheduling The training petty officer is responsible for scheduling dedicated

classroom and underway training.

D.1.h. Monitoring

currency/proficiency

maintenance

The training petty officer will monitor and supervise the

currency/proficiency maintenance program.

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Section E. Boat Crew Examination Boards

(BCEB)

Overview

Introduction

The Boat Crew Examination Board is a group of certified boat crew

members, consisting of experienced crew members, engineers,

coxswains, heavy weather coxswains and surfmen, selected by the unit

commander and organized as applicable to examine and evaluate boat

crew candidates. The BCEB is designated in writing. The primary

function of the Boat Crew Examination Board (BCEB) is to recommend

personnel for certification to boat crew positions. The board is

responsible for the administration of comprehensive check rides and

personal interviews. A unit BCEB serves as the quality control source

for unit boat crews.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Title See Page

Membership 2-11

Duties 2-12

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Membership

E.1. Designation

The BCEB shall be designated in writing by the Commanding

Officer/Officer in Charge.

E.2. Membership

Boards should consist of at least:

· one experienced engineer,

· one experienced coxswain, and

· if applicable, one experienced heavy weather coxswain/surfman.

The size of the unit as well as the number of personnel requiring

certification determines the size of board membership.

E.3. Representation

Members selected should be members of the unit representing different

boat crew skills and positions found at the unit. Unit commanders

should monitor the performance of board members. For continuity,

those members showing superior performance should be continued on

the board.

E.4. Chairman of the

board

The Commanding Officer/Officer in Charge will designate the

Chairman of the board, normally the XO/XPO.

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Duties

E.5. Underway

Check Rides

BCEB’s shall plan and conduct underway check rides in order to

evaluate prospective boat crew members during underway conditions.

The trainee should be able to perform all duties required for the boat

crew position and boat type for which certification is sought up to the

standards established in the qualification guide for the crew position.

The following specific guidelines apply to the positions indicated.

E.5.a. Crew member The check ride will be conducted by an experienced, certified coxswain

from the examining board. The evaluation should include drills

involving the use of various equipment and line handling.

Skills to observe include:

· boat familiarization,

· watch standing,

· area familiarization,

· basic navigation,

· boat handling,

· use of rescue and survival gear,

· emergency procedures, and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards.

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E.5.b. Engineer The check ride will be conducted by an experienced, certified engineer

from the examining board. The evaluation should include drills

involving propulsion equipment, damage control, and casualty control.

Skills to observe include:

· area familiarization,

· boat engineering systems familiarization,

· pre-start checks and adjustments,

· monitoring of all engineering systems,

· simulated engineering casualties and correction procedures,

· shut down and securing procedures,

· knowledge of general engineering specifications of the boat

type,

· use of rescue and survival gear,

· emergency procedures,

· required preventive maintenance for the boat type, and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards.

E.5.c. Coxswain The check ride will be conducted by an experienced, certified

coxswain, heavy weather coxswain, or surfman from the examining

board. The evaluation should include drills involving boat type

familiarization, boat operations, crew control, mission management,

and the maturity and judgment necessary to perform as a boat

coxswain.

Skills and attributes to observe include:

· crew brief/debrief,

· area familiarization,

· navigation and piloting,

· plot and execute basic search patterns,

· boat handling,

· towing,

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· person in the water recovery,

· engineering casualty control procedures,

· judgment,

· leadership,

· use of rescue and survival gear,

· emergency procedures,

· evolutions specific to unit mission,

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards,

and

· Coast Guard, District, Group, Section/Activities and Station

standard operating procedures and policies.

E.5.d Heavy Weather

Coxswain

The check ride will be conducted by an experienced, certified heavy

weather coxswain or surfman from the examining board. The

evaluation should include drills involving boat operations in heavy

weather and surf (less than 8 ft), crew control, mission management,

and the maturity and judgment necessary to perform as a heavy weather

coxswain.

In the absence of a heavy weather coxswain or surfman at the unit, the

CO/OIC is responsible for verifying performance of tasks to standard

and signing off the qualification guide. Commands should consider the

use of outside resources, where necessary, to ensure proper standards

are maintained.

Skills to observe include:

· crew brief/debrief,

· judgment,

· leadership,

· use of rescue and survival gear,

· emergency procedures,

· boat handling in heavy weather and surf,

· piloting in heavy weather,

· heavy weather towing,

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· wave avoidance techniques,

· surf station keeping,

· transiting a breaking bar,

· person in the water recovery in heavy weather and surf, and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards.

E.5.e. Surfman

NOTE

Only designated surf

stations will qualify

surfman.

The check ride will be conducted by an experienced, certified surfman

from the examining board. The evaluation should include drills

involving boat operations in surf, crew control, mission management,

and the maturity and judgment necessary to perform as a surfman.

In the absence of a surfman at the unit, the CO/OIC is responsible for

verifying performance of tasks to standard and signing off the

qualification guide. Command should consider the use of outside

resources, where necessary, to ensure proper standards are maintained.

Skills to observe include:

· crew brief/debrief,

· judgment,

· leadership,

· use of rescue and survival gear,

· emergency procedures,

· boat handling in surf,

· wave avoidance techniques,

· surf station keeping,

· transiting a breaking bar,

· person in the water recovery in surf, and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards,

E.6. Oral boards and

reports.

The BCEB has two main duties:

1. interview the candidate and evaluate their leadership ability,

judgment, maturity and knowledge, and

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2. provide the unit commander a written report on the individual

which recommends or does not recommend certification.

E.6.a. The oral board

interview

The board interview should include questions which will evaluate the

prospective boat crew member in terms of:

· leadership ability,

· judgment,

· maturity, and

· knowledge of team coordination and risk assessment standards

and concepts.

Knowledge of the environmental conditions of the local area should be

emphasized. The examining board should question the trainee about:

· local weather,

· navigation,

· tides,

· currents, and

· any particularly hazardous conditions that exist.

E.6.b. Recommending

certification

Once a candidate has completed the check ride and oral board

interview, the BCEB shall provide a written report to the unit

commander.

This report shall recommend or not recommend the certification of the

individual boat crew candidate. It should include a copy of the trainee's

check ride and oral board evaluations. If the candidate is not

recommended, the board must state why and what areas of performance

were not acceptable. Also, the report shall include specific

recommendations for increased training and/or practical experience.

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Section F. Instructors and Trainees

Overview

Introduction

The instructor and the trainee each have a defined role in the

certification process. This section details the responsibilities and

qualifications of each role.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Title See Page

Instructors 2-18

Trainees 2-19

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Instructors

F.1. General

The instructor is involved primarily with the qualification phase of the

training program. As such, the instructor is responsible for the initial

training of the boat crew candidate.

This involves not only the introduction to the technical skills related to

the boat crew position and boat type, but also the development and

encouragement of those personal attributes which are most important to

boat crew personnel:

· judgment,

· leadership,

· confidence,

· cooperation, and

· team coordination and risk assessment standards and concepts.

F.2. Instructor

selection

As a minimum, instructors must be certified at the crew position in the

boat type in which they will be instructing.

Beyond this, they should be individuals with demonstrated qualities of:

· judgment,

· patience, and

· maturity.

F.3. Instruction

Detailed instructions for instructors are found in each qualification

guide.

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Trainees

F.4. General

The individual trainee (Regular, Reserve, and Auxiliary) shall make a

personal effort to learn and develop the knowledge and skills required by

this program.

In addition the trainee must maintain a level of physical fitness and

mental alertness appropriate to the duties to be performed.

F.5. Instruction

Detailed instructions for trainees are found in each qualification guide.

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Chapter 3: Qualification

Overview

Introduction

This chapter discusses the elements of trainee selection and instructor

assignment. It also provides an overview of the qualification guide and

the qualification process.

In this chapter

This chapter is divided into two sections.

Section Title See Page

A Trainee Selections and Instructor

Assignment

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B Completion of the Qualification

Guide

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Section A. Trainee Selection and

Instructor Assignment

Overview

Introduction

This section outlines the important prerequisites of the trainee. It also

provides an insight into how the instructor is chosen.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Title See Page

Trainee Selection 3-3

Instructor Assignment 3-5

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Trainee Selection

A.1. General

Trainees should be selected by the unit commander or training petty

officer in consultation with other unit petty officers. The following are

prerequisites for trainees:

· certified in lower crew position, except when entering training

for the crew member position.

· maturity to take on new responsibilities,

· physical fitness, and

· willingness and ability to interact positively with the public in

the execution of Coast Guard duties.

A.2. Certified in

lower crew position

Prior to training for an advanced crew position, the trainee shall be

previously certified in the next lower crew position, except when

entering training for the crew member position.

A.3. Maturity to

take on new

responsibilities

The trainee shall have the willingness and maturity to take on the

responsibilities related to the new position.

New responsibilites for certain boat crew positions may include:

Position New Responsibilities

Crew member Boat crew duties, including executing

coxswain orders quickly and effectively.

Engineer Responsibility for underway maintenance and

operation of the boat power plant and systems,

as well as acting as a boat crew member.

Coxswain Overall responsibility for the safety and

conduct of passengers and crew; the safe

operation and navigation of the boat; and the

completion of the sortie or mission.

Heavy Weather

Coxswain

Coxswain duties in heavy weather conditions.

Surfman Coxswain duties in surf conditions.

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A.4. Physical fitness

NOTE

See Appendix 6-E for

specific task guidance

All Coast Guard boat crew members are required to meet the following

standards of physical fitness. Physical fitness standards are required to

ensure crew members have sufficient strength, flexibility, and endurance

to safely perform duties during normal and adverse conditions.

Knowing these standards will ensure that personnel are able to

accurately gauge their level of fitness and make improvements where

necessary.

Males Push-ups Sit-ups Sit and Reach 1.5 Mile Run 12 Minute Swim*

under 30 29 38

16.5²

12:51 500 yds.

30 to 39 24 35

15.5²

13:36 450 yds.

40 to 49 18 29

14.25²

14:29 400 yds.

50 to 59 15 25

12.5²

15:26 350 yds.

60+ 13 22

11.5²

16:43 300 yds.

Females Push-ups Sit-ups Sit and Reach 1.5 Mile Run 12 Minute Swim*

under 30 23 32

19.25²

15:26 400 yds.

30 to 39 19 25

18.25²

15:57 350 yds.

40 to 49 13 20

17.25²

16:58 300 yds.

50 to 59 11 16

16.25²

17:55 250 yds.

60+ 9 15

16.25²

18:44 200 yds.

Physical Fitness Standards

Figure 3-1

A.5. Willingness and

ability to act as the

Coast Guard's direct

representative

Our boat crews are usually the boating public’s first and often only

contact with the Coast Guard. Therefore, trainees must be willing and

able to interact positively with the public. This requires attention to both

appearance and attitude, along with a good professional knowledge of

applicable Coast Guard policies and procedures.

otes;

· 12 minute swim test chart is based on Dr. Kenneth Cooper’s research.

· Push-ups and sit-ups must be performed within a one minute time period.

· Either the 1.5 mile run or the 12 minute swim may be performed to meet the standard.

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Instructor Assignment

A.6. General

Instructors are assigned by the unit commander after consultation with

the training petty officer.

A.7. Trainee /

Instructor

relationship

Each trainee shall have an assigned instructor.

Trainees and instructors should be in the same duty section.

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Section B. Completion of the Qualification

Guide

B.1. Steps

The following figure maps the steps to completing the Boat Crew

Qualification Guide.

WHEN SATISFIED THAT TRAINEE MEETS STANDARD, INSTRUCTOR

VERIFIES BY SIGNING OFF TASK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE TASK PAGE.

TRAINEE PRACTICES TASK SUPERVISED UNTIL INSTRUCTOR IS CONFIDENT

THAT TRAINEE IS ABLE TO CONSISTENTLY MEET TASK STANDARDS

UNSUPERVISED.

INSTRUCTOR WALKS TRAINEE THROUGH THE TASK UNTIL SATISFIED

THAT BASIC PRINCIPLES ARE UNDERSTOOD.

INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATES TASK USING PROCEDURE OUTLINED IN

QUALIFICATION GUIDE.

TRAINEE COMPLETES READING ASSIGNMENT AND APPLICABLE STUDY GUIDE.

INSTRUCTOR GIVES TRAINEE A READING ASSIGNMENT.

INSTRUCTOR ASSIGNS TASK.

Completion of Boat Crew Qualification Guide

Figure 3-2

B.2. Qualification

Qualification is the completion of the appropriate Boat Crew

Qualification Guide for the boat type qualification desired:

· COMDTINST M16114.6 (series), Engineer

· COMDTINST M16114.10 (series), Crew Member

· COMDTINST M16114.11 (series), Coxswain

· COMDTINST M16114.26 (series), Heavy Weather Coxswain

· COMDTINST M16114.27 (series), Surfman

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B.3. Purpose of the

qualification guides

Each volume contains a collection of skill and knowledge tasks which

must be:

· learned,

· practiced, and

· performed to the required standard by the trainee.

These tasks represent the minimum elements of skill, knowledge and

performance necessary to safely and effectively execute the duties of a

crew member aboard Coast Guard boats. Tasks should be learned

through constant practice and under the guidance of the instructor.

An explanation of the volumes and instructions for their use are found in

the introduction to each qualification guide.

B.4. Record of the

training

NOTE

Task accomplishment

record sheets should be

duplicated for use with

each boat type

A record of the training accomplished shall be kept using the Task

Accomplishment Record provided in Appendix 1 of Chapter 1 in each

qualification guide. Upon beginning the training program, the Task

Accomplishment Record shall be removed from the qualification guide

and placed in the members training record, not given to the trainee. The

instructor is responsible for keeping the trainee's Task Accomplishment

Record and the tasks in the qualification guide correct and current at all

times.

Upon completion, the qualification guide should be given to the trainee.

It is strongly recommended that the trainee retain the completed

qualification guide in his/her personal records.

B.5. Completing the

qualification process

When the trainee has successfully completed the qualification process,

he/she is ready to begin the certification process.

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Chapter 4: Certification

Overview

Introduction

This chapter discusses the steps that are required for a trainee to obtain

certification. These steps are outlined below.

PERSONNEL RECORD ENTRY AND

ASSIGNMENT OF QUALIFICATION CODE

CERTIFICATION BY UNIT COMMANDER

SUCCESSFUL COMPREHENSIVE CHECK RIDE

APPROVAL OF UNIT BOAT CREW EXAMINATION BOARD (BCEB)

PASS PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENT

Boat Crew Certification Process

Figure 4-1

In this chapter

This chapter is divided into four sections.

Section Title See Page

A Definition and Authority 4-2

B Specific Requirements 4-4

C Re-certification 4-13

D Unit Commander’s Certification 4-14

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Section A. Definition and Authority

A.1. Authority

NOTE

The Commanding Officer or Officer in Charge of a unit has the authority

and responsibility to certify unit personnel to operate unit facilities. By

certifying an individual, the unit commander is both verifying the

individual's professional expertise and authorizing the individual to

operate a unit boat type in the crew position the certification specifies.

The Commanding Officer or Officer in Charge of a unit has the authority

to revoke the boat crew certification of an individual attached to the unit.

This action shall be formally documented and a copy filed in the training

record.

A.2. Exceptions

Certification is normally accomplished in accordance with the

requirements set forth in this chapter. There are two exceptions to these

requirements:

1. temporary duty, and

2. interim certification.

A.2.a. Temporary

duty

Unit commanders may authorize personnel certified at other commands

to operate unit boats when those personnel are assigned under:

· temporary duty (TD),

· temporary additional duty (TAD),

· (reservists) active duty for training to satisfy annual training

required (ADT-AT),

· (reservists) active duty for special work in support of the active

component (ADSW-AC), or

· inactive duty training (IDT).

An area familiarization exercise, and a check ride is required prior to

such authorization.

A.2.b. Interim

certification

Personnel previously certified as surfman, heavy weather coxswain,

coxswain, or engineer whose certification has lapsed will maintain

certification as a crew member. It is expected that during this interim

period those individuals will attempt to recertify for their original

desi

nator b

com

letin

the re-certification re

uirements delineated in

Reference: Coast Guard

Regulations,

COMDTINST M 5000.3

(series)

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Section C of this chapter.

A.3. Certification

lapse

Certification will lapse upon either of the following:

· PCS transfer (no action necessary), or

· Failure to meet the minimum currency requirements in

accordance with this chapter.

This action shall be formally documented and a copy filed in the

training record. The member must complete the re-certification

process (in accordance with section C of this chapter).

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Section B. Specific Requirements

Introduction

Each boat crew position has different tasks to accomplish thus each

position requires different qualification requirements for certification.

This section discusses the various qualifications that each job requires.

In this section

The following topics are discussed in this chapter:

Topic See Page

Crew Member Certification 4-5

Engineer Certification 4-6

Coxswain Certification 4-7

Heavy Weather Coxswain Certification 4-09

Surfman Certification 4-11

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Crew Member Certification

B.1. General

For crew member certification the following requirements must be met:

· complete the Crew Member Qualification Guide,

· pass a physical fitness test (Figure 3-1),

· complete an oral examination conducted by the unit BCEB, and

· demonstrate proficiency during a comprehensive check ride.

B.2. Completion of

the Crew Member

Qualification Guide

The trainee must satisfactorily complete the Crew Member Qualification

Guide including all type requirements for the boat being certified on.

B.3. Comprehensive

check ride

During a comprehensive check ride, the trainee will demonstrate

required proficiency to a certified coxswain, including:

· all activities incident to the normal operation of the boat, and

· day and night knowledge of the local area, emphasizing possible

trouble spots.

B.4. Oral

examination

Successfully complete an oral examination to be conducted by the unit

BCEB on the following topics:

· seamanship and navigation,

· policies and procedures,

· local knowledge without reference to charts and publications,

· pertinent technical data for the boat type being certified on,

· other subjects as determined by the unit commander, and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards

and concepts.

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Engineer Certification

B.5. General

For engineer certification, the following requirements must be met:

· complete the Engineer Qualification Guide,

· pass a physical fitness test (figure 3-1),

· demonstrate proficiency during a comprehensive check ride, and

· complete an oral examination conducted by the unit BCEB.

B.6. Previous

certification

The trainee must be previously certified as crew member for that boat

type.

B.7. Completion of

qualification guide

Satisfactorily complete the Engineer Qualification Guide, including all

the boat type requirements for the boat being certified on.

B.8. Physical fitness

test

The trainee must have passed a physical fitness test (figure 3-1) at the

current unit and within the past year.

B.9. Comprehensive

check ride

During a comprehensive check ride, demonstrate required proficiency to

an experienced certified engineer, including both performance incident

to the normal operation of the boat, and performance incident to boat

engineering casualty control.

B.10. Oral

examination

Successfully complete an oral examination by the unit BCEB on the

following topics:

· boat casualties and repairs,

· policies and procedures,

· fuel, lubricating, electrical, hydraulic, steering, and cooling

systems,

· flooding, fire fighting and damage control, and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards

and concepts.

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Coxswain Certification

B.11. General

For coxswain certification, the following requirements must be met:

· complete the Coxswain Qualification Guide,

· pass a physical fitness test (figure 3-1),

· complete an oral examination conducted by the unit BCEB, and

· demonstrate proficiency during a comprehensive check ride.

B.12. Previous

certification

The trainee must be previously certified as crew member for that boat

type.

B.13. Completion of

qualification guide

Satisfactory completion of the Coxswain Qualification Guide.

B.14. Physical

fitness test

The trainee must have passed a physical fitness test (figure 3.-1) at the

current unit and within the past year.

B.15.

Comprehensive

check ride

During a comprehensive check ride, demonstrate required proficiency to

an experienced, certified coxswain, heavy weather coxswain or surfman

including:

· departure planning,

· crew brief,

· all maneuvers incident to the normal operation of the boat type

being qualified on,

· safety and emergency procedures including operations,

engineering casualty control procedures and criteria for wearing

of personal protective equipment (PPE),

· local knowledge without reference to charts and publications,

including any probable trouble spots (shallow water, sunken

pilings, etc.), and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards

and concepts.

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B.16. Oral

examination

The trainee will successfully complete an oral examination by the unit

BCEB on the following topics:

· Navigation and seamanship,

· Policies and procedures for all Coast Guard missions assigned

the unit,

· Knowledge of team coordination and risk assessment standards

and concepts,

· Pertinent technical data on the boat type being certified on,

· Appropriate maturity, judgment, attitude, and professionalism

associated with duties of a coxswain,

· Willingness to accept the duties and responsibilities of a

Coxswain, and

· Detailed knowledge of the unit's OPAREA including:

* major headlands, points, jetties, shoals, surf zones

and channels,

* all NAVAIDS and their characteristics, and

* knowledge of unit’s boat piloting and navigation

instruction.

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Heavy Weather Coxswain Certification

B.17. General

For heavy weather coxswain certification, the following requirements

must be met:

· complete the Heavy Weather Coxswain Qualification Guide,

· pass a physical fitness test (figure 3-1),

· demonstrate proficiency during a comprehensive check ride, and

· complete an oral examination conducted by the unit BCEB.

B.18. Previous

certification

The trainee must be previously certified as coxswain for that boat type.

B.19. Completion of

qualification guide

Satisfactorily complete the Heavy Weather Qualification Guide.

B.20. Physical

fitness test

The trainee must have passed a physical fitness test (figure 3-1) at the

current unit and within the past year.

B.21.

Comprehensive

check ride

During a comprehensive check ride, conducted in heavy weather,

demonstrate required proficiency to an experienced certified heavy

weather coxwain/surfman including:

· departure planning,

· crew brief/debrief,

· safety and emergency procedures including operations,

engineering casualty control procedures,

· use of rescue and survival equipment including personal

protective equipment (PPE) during heavy weather conditions,

· heavy weather piloting and navigation,

· heavy weather towing,

· person in the water recovery in heavy weather (in surf if

applicable),

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· transiting a breaking bar (if applicable), and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment standards

and concepts.

NOTE $

At some units the infrequency of heavy weather and surf conditions

may not allow completion of the surf tasks associated with the heavy

weather coxswain qualification code. The unit command should

ensure heavy weather coxswains are prepared to meet the

environmental challenges found in their AOR by having them

complete as many of the knowledge and skills tasks in the Heavy

Weather Coxswain Qualification Guide as possible. This will

provide the command with a guage of an individual’s professional

competency and the unit’s capacity to meet higher risk situations.

A member may be certified as a heavy weather coxswain without

completion of the surf tasks in Chapter 2 Section D of the

Qualification Guide. The member’s completion or noncompletion of

Chapter 2 Section D must be documented in the certification letter.

Coxswains and heavy weather coxswains shall “NOT” attempt to

operate in the surf, except in a supervised training environment,

until they have demonstrated the proper skills through satisfactory

accomplishment of the surf tasks in Chapter 2 Section D.

B.22. Oral

Examination

Successfully complete an oral examination by the unit BCEB on the

following topics:

· knowledge of weather, waves, heavy seas, surf and

currents,

· policies and procedures pertaining to heavy weather

operations and missions,

· mission sortie planning for heavy weather or surf

situations,

· piloting procedures applicable to a heavy weather or surf

environment,

· emergency and casualty procedures,

· local knowled

articularl

bar and entrance conditions,

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and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment

standards and concepts.

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Surfman Certification

B.23. General

For surfman certification, the following requirements must be met:

· assigned to a surf designated station,

· completion of the Surfman Qualification Guide,

· pass a physical fitness test (figure 3-1),

· complete an oral examination conducted by the unit BCEB, and

· demonstrate proficiency during a comprehensive check ride.

B.24. Previous

certification

The trainee must be previously certified as heavy weather coxswain for

that boat type and have Chapter 2 section D of the Heavy Weather

Qualification Guide completed.

B.25. Completion of

qualification guide

Satisfactory completion of the Surfman Qualification Guide.

B.26. Physical

fitness test

The trainee must have passed a physical fitness test (figure 3-1) at the

current unit and within the past year.

B.27.

Comprehensive

check ride

During a comprehensive check ride, conducted in a surf zone,

demonstrate required proficiency to an experienced certified surfman

including:

· departure planning,

· crew brief/debrief,

· safety and emergency procedures including operations, and

engineering casualty control procedures,

· use of rescue and survival equipment including personal

protective equipment (PPE) during surf conditions,

· piloting procedures applicable to operating in a surf environment,

· person in the water recovery in surf,

· transiting a breaking bar or entrance, and

· a

lication of team coordination and

isk assessment standards

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and concepts.

B.28. Oral

Examination

Successfully complete an oral examination by the unit BCEB on the

following topics:

· knowledge of weather, waves, heavy seas, surf and

currents,

· policies and procedures pertaining to surf operations and

missions,

· mission sortie planning for surf situations,

· piloting procedures applicable to a surf environment,

· emergency and casualty procedures,

· local knowledge, particularly bar and entrance conditions,

and

· application of team coordination and risk assessment

standards and concepts.

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Section C. Re-certification

C.1. General

To re-certify, the following must be completed satisfactorily:

· physical fitness test (figure 3-1),

· an underway area familiarization exercise,

· an oral examination with the BCEB, and

· a comprehensive underway check ride.

C.2. Physical fitness

test

The trainee must have passed a physical fitness test (figure 3-1) at the

current unit and within the past year.

C.3. Comprehensive

underway ride

Demonstrate proficiency and local knowledge by successful completion

of a comprehensive underway check ride, as per the appropriate

certification requirements.

C.4. Interview

Successfully complete an interview with the unit BCEB.

C.5. Documentation

Complete formal documentation and ensure copy placed in member’s

training record.

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Section D. Unit Commander's Certification

D.1. General

Every crew member must be certified in writing by the unit commander.

The CO/OIC must be certified in writing by the Group, Section, or

Activities Commander (this cannot be delegated).

D.2. Further

information

Further information on the documentation required may be found in

Chapter 6 of this manual.

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Chapter 5: Currency Maintenance

Overview

Introduction

NOTE

A crew member who is

certified or re-certified

within 60 days of the end

of the

currency/proficiency

period does not

have to

complete the minimum

proficiency requirements

for that period.

The requirements tabulated in this chapter represent the minimum

semi-annual and annual recurrent task completion requirements for all

certified boat crew personnel. Due to mission needs, the unit

commander may impose additional task completion requirements.

Each crew member's currency/proficiency period normally commences

upon the effective date of certification or re-certification. However,

due to the complexity of managing individual currency maintenance

cycles, currency will be tracked through the periods 01 January to 30

June and 01 July through 31 December.

Personnel need only maintain currency in the most senior crew position

held.

In this chapter

This chapter is divided into three sections.

Section Title See Page

A Compliance 5-2

B Requirements 5-3

C Specific Requirements 5-13

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Section A. Compliance

A.1. Commanding

Officer/Officer in

Charge

responsibilities

Commanding Officers/Officer in Charge shall ensure that all designated

boat crew members under their command are afforded sufficient

opportunity to comply with the prescribed minimum requirements listed

in this chapter.

The Training module of AOPS/TMT is the desired system to record and

track currency maintenance, with updated semi-annual printouts placed

in the members training record. In addition, a boat crew status board is

suggested for visually tracking currency requirements. A sample format

can be found in Appendix 6-D.

A.2. Formal

documentation

Currency/proficiency maintenance must be formally documented. A

letter entry shall be signed by the unit command and placed in the

training record.

The Group, Section or Activities Commander must sign the currency

letter for the Commanding Officer/Officer In Charge.

Auxiliary documentation should be forwarded to the District Director of

Auxiliary.

A.3. Failure to meet

requirements

Certification will lapse upon failure to meet the minimum currency

requirements in accordance with this chapter.

This action shall be formally documented and a copy filed in the training

record. The member must complete the re-certification process (in

accordance with Chapter 4, Section C).

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Section B. Requirements

Overview

Introduction

Listed in the following tables are the minimum proficiency requirements

for maintaining current crew position certification.

Only those tasks required for the highest certification held need be

completed.

Some tasks required for currency maintenance involve evolutions on

each boat type.

Currency maintenance tasks will be accomplished on boats assigned to

the unit or identical standard boats.

Requirements may be met through performance during normal

operations or dedicated training operations.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Topic See Page

Requirements for Crew Member 5-4

Requirements for Engineer 5-5

Requirements for Coxswain 5-7

Requirements for Heavy Weather Coxswain 5-9

Requirements for Surfman 5-11

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Requirements for Crew Member

B.1. Requirements

Task Required Frequency

Physical Fitness

Standards

Figure 3-1 once each year

Underway hours Minimum of 36 hours

total, 10 percent at

night.

Minimum of 12 hours

total per boat type, 10

percent at night.

every six months

NOTE $

Crews certified on more

than 3 boat types are

required the minimum of

12 hours per boat type.

NOTE $

Area of

Responsibility

(AOR)

Familiarization

Equivalent of one day

and one night trip

through all designated

areas of interest

within the AOR (see

Section C.1.)

every six months

Boat Handling As helmsman, get

boat underway from

& moor to a pier/dock

2 times each per boat

type every six months

Towing

(not applicable to

cutter boats)

Participate on deck in

stern tow and

alongside tow

2 tows each

(stern/alongside)per

boat type every six

months

Open water survival Ten minute survival

exercise (see section

C.5 for clarification)

1 per year wearing

PFD, anti-exposure

coveralls or dry suit as

required by local

conditions

First aid training Burns, hypothermia,

shock, bleeding, and

CPR treatment

once each year

Operational Risk

Management training

Review TCT concepts

with an emphasis on

Mission Analysis

(risk

management principles

and use of SPE/GAR)

once each year

Frequency means how many

times you must perform the

task. Remember, if the unit

has enough operations,

dedicated trips may not be

necessary.

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Requirements for Engineer

B.2. Requirements

Task Required Frequency

Physical Fitness

Standards

Figure 3-1 once each year

Underway hours

Minimum of 36 hours

total, 10 percent at

night.

Minimum of 12 hours

total per boat type, 10

percent at night.

every six months

NOTE

Crews certified on more

than 3 boat types are

required the minimum of

12 hours per boat type.

NOTE $

Area of

Responsibility (AOR)

Familiarization

Equivalent of one day

and one night trip

through all designated

areas of interest

within the AOR (see

Section C.1.)

every six months

Boat Handling As helmsman, get

boat underway from

& moor to a pier/dock

2 times each per boat

type every six months

Towing

(not applicable to

cutter boats)

Participate on deck in

stern tow and

alongside tow

2 tows each

(stern/alongside) per

boat type, every six

months

Conduct pre-start

check and start the

boat

Conduct the check

and start each boat

type certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Secure the boat Conduct securing

procedures for each

boat certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Basic engineering

Casualty Control

Successfully complete

BECCE Drills

contained in

COMDTINST

M16114.24 (series)

for each type standard

boat attached

1 set of drills per boat

type every 6 months

Frequency means how many

times you must perform the

task. Remember, if the unit

has enough operations,

dedicated trips may not be

necessary.

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Open water survival Ten minute survival

exercise (see section

C.5 for clarification)

1 per year wearing

PFD, anti-exposure

coveralls or dry suit as

required by local

conditions

First aid training Burns, hypothermia,

shock, bleeding, and

CPR treatment

once each year

Operational Risk

Management training

Review TCT concepts

with an emphasis on

Mission Analysis

(risk management

principles and use of

SPE/GAR)

once each year

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Requirements for Coxswain

B.3. Requirements

Task Required Frequency

Physical Fitness

Standards

Figure 3-1 once each year

Underway hours

Minimum of 36 hours

total, 10 percent at

night.

Minimum of 12 hours

total per boat type, 10

percent at night.

every six months

NOTE

Crews certified on more

than 3 boat types are

required the minimum of

12 hours per boat type.

NOTE $

Area of

Responsibility(AOR)

Familiarization

Equivalent of one day

and one night trip

through all designated

areas of interest

within the AOR (see

Section C.1.)

every six months

Boat handling Get underway, moor,

and maneuver in tight

quarters

2 each per boat type

every six months

Navigation and

piloting

Low visibility,

electronic and dead

reckoning navigation

2 each per boat type

every six months

Towing

(not applicable to

cutter boats)

Stern tow and

alongside tow

2 tows each

(stern/alongside) per

boat type every six

months

Person in the water

recovery

Conduct person in

water recovery

2 each per boat type

every 6 months

Open water survival Ten minute survival

exercise (see section

C.5 for clarification)

1 per year wearing

PFD, anti-exposure

coveralls or dry suits

as required by local

conditions

First aid training Burns, hypothermia,

shock bleeding, and

CPR treatment

once each year

Operational Risk

Review TCT concepts

once each year

Frequency means how many

times you must perform the

task. Remember, if the unit

has enough operations,

dedicated trips should not

be necessary.

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management training with an emphasis on

Mission Analysis (risk

management

principles and use of

SPE/GAR)

Conduct pre-start

check and start the

boat

Conduct the check

and start each boat

type certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Secure the boat Conduct securing

procedures for each

boat certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Basic engineering

Casualty Control

Successfully complete

BECCE Drills

contained in

COMDTINST

M16114.24 (series)

for each type standard

boat attached

1 set of drills per boat

type every 6 months

Rules of the Road Pass Coast Guard

Institute NAVRULE

or DWO Rules of the

Road

(international/inland)

Examination

once every 5 years

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Requirements for Heavy Weather Coxswain

B.4. Requirements

Task Required Frequency

Physical Fitness

Standards

Figure 3-1 once each year

Underway hours

Minimum of 36 hours

total, 10 percent at

night.

Minimum of 12 hours

total per boat type, 10

percent at night.

every six months

NOTE

Crews certified on more

than 3 boat types are

required the minimum of

12 hours per boat type.

NOTE $

Area of Responsibility

(AOR) Familiarization

Equivalent of one day

and one night trip

through all designated

areas of interest

within the AOR (see

Section C.1.)

every six months

Boat handling Get underway, moor,

and maneuver in tight

quarters

2 each per boat type

every six months

Navigation Low visibility,

electronic and dead

reckoning navigation

2 each per boat type

every six months

Towing

Stern tow and

alongside tow

2 tows each (stern

/alongside) per boat

type every six months

Person in the water

recovery

Conduct person in

water recovery in

heavy weather (surf up

to 8 ft if applicable)

2 each per boat type

every 6 months

Transit a surf zone

(if applicable)

Transit in surf up to 8

ft breaking seas

3 transits per boat type

every six months

Open water survival

(cont)

Ten minute survival

exercise (see section

C.5 for clarification)

1 each year wearing

PFD, anti-exposure

coveralls or dry suit as

uired b

local

*Night trips are defined as

sorties beginning no sooner

than ½ hour after sunset and

ending NLT ½ hour before

sunrise.

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conditions

First aid training Burns, hypothermia,

shock, bleeding, and

CPR treatment

once each year

Operational Risk

Management training

Review TCT concepts

with an emphasis on

Mission Analysis (risk

management

principles and use of

SPE/GAR)

once each year

Conduct pre-start

check and start the

boat

Conduct the check and

start each boat type

certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Secure the boat Conduct securing

procedures for each

boat certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Basic engineering

Casualty Control

Successfully complete

BECCE Drills

contained in

COMDTINST

M16114.24 (series)

for each type standard

boat attached

1 set of drills per boat

type every 6 months

Rules of the Road Pass Rules of the

Road test (See

Coxswain section)

once every 5 years

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Requirements for Surfman

B.5. Requirements

Task Required Frequency

Physical Fitness

Standards

Figure 3-1 once each year

Underway hours

Minimum of 36 hours

total, 10 percent at

night.

Minimum of 12 hours

total per boat type, 10

percent at night.

every six months

NOTE

Units with more than 3

boat types are required

the minimum of 12 hours

per boat type.

NOTE $

Area of Responsibility

(AOR) Familiarization

Equivalent of one day

and one night trip

through all designated

areas of interest

within the AOR (see

Section C.1.)

every six months

Boat handling Get underway, moor,

and maneuver in tight

quarters

2 each per boat type

every six months

Navigation Low visibility,

electronic and dead

reckoning navigation

2 each per boat type

every six months

Towing

Stern tow and

alongside tow

2 tows each (stern

/alongside) per boat

type every six months

Person in the water

recovery

Conduct person in

water recovery in surf

greater than 8 ft

2 each per boat type

every 6 months

Transit a surf zone Transit in surf greater

than 8 ft

3 transits per boat type

every six months

Open water survival

exercise

Ten minute survival

exercise (see section

C.5 for clarification)

1 each year wearing

PFD, anti-exposure

coveralls or dry suit as

required by local

conditions

*Night trips are defined as

sorties beginning no sooner

than ½ hour after sunset and

ending NLT ½ hour before

sunrise..

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First aid training Burns, hypothermia,

shock, bleeding, and

CPR treatment

once each year

Operational Risk

Management training

Review TCT concepts

with an emphasis on

Mission Analysis (risk

management

principles and use of

SPE/GAR)

once each year

Conduct pre-start

check and start the

boat

Conduct the check and

start each boat type

certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Secure the boat Conduct securing

procedures for each

boat certified for

2 times per each boat

type every six months

Basic engineering

Casualty Control

Successfully complete

BECCE Drills

contained in

COMDTINST

M16114.24 (series)

for each type standard

boat attached

1 set of drills per boat

type every 6 months

Rules of the Road Pass Rules of the

Road test (See

Coxswain section)

once every 5 years

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Section C. Specific Requirements

C.1. Area of

Responsibility

(AOR)

NOTE $

AOR sorties will be

completed on unit

assigned boats.

Unit commanders (CO/OIC) shall review their area of responsibility

(AOR) and establish, in writing, designated areas of interest that boat

crews must be intimately familiar with. Prior local knowledge of AOR

is essential to complete missions safely.

The AOR familiarization currency maintenance task may be completed

by any combination of sorties so that the end result is at least one day

trip and one night trip each six months to all command designated areas

of interest within the AOR.

C.1.a. Station (small)

For pooled Station (small), the parent unit commander (CO/OIC) shall

review the Station (small) AOR and establish, in writing, designated

areas of interest that boat crews must be intimately familiar with. For

non-pooled Station (small), the Officer in Charge shall establish, in

writing, designated areas of interest. The Parent command shall review

and approve designated areas of interest. Prior local knowledge of AOR

is essential to complete missions safely.

Members permanently or temporarily stationed at a Station (small) must

meet the AOR familiarization currency requirements for the Station

(small).

C.1.b. Knowledge of

areas

For those areas determined to be of interest, boat crews must be

intimately familiar with:

1. Harbor and channel conditions,

2. Depth of water,

3. Type of bottom,

4. Shoaling effect,

5. Effects of squalls,

6. Water hazards, and surf zones,

7. Currents,

8. How the current affects the boat in various areas,

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9. Landmarks,

10. Established ranges,

11. Lights on buildings,

12. Names and locations of marinas and boat ramps,

13. Local terminology for landmarks in area,

14. Magnetic courses in and out of commonly used harbors/inlets.

C.2. Requirement

for night operations

Unit commanders shall ensure that at least 10% of the unit’s underway

training for each crew member, engineer, coxswain, heavy weather

coxswain or surfman be conducted at night.

Surf training shall not be conducted at night.

C.3. NAVRULE

end of course test

(EOCT)

NOTE

The initial NAVRULE end of course test (EOCT) or Deck Watch

Officer Examination (DWO) (International/Inland) for Coxswain Task

COX-04-01 ANY is a closed book test.

Rules of the Road proficiency require administration of an open book

test every 5 years after initial successful completion of the NAVRULE

EOCT or DWONR.

Failure to meet this currency requirement results in loss of coxswain,

heavy weather coxswain or surfman certification until the test is passed.

C.3.a. NAVRULE

course

Ordering instructions and end of course test administration procedures

may be found in the CG Institute Non-Resident Training Manual.

C.4. Team

Coordination

Training (TCT)

requirement

Unit commanders (CO/OIC) shall comply with the requirements of

COMDTINST 1541 (series). All members exercising control over boat

operations, including Commanding Officers/Officers in Charge, OOD’s,

communications’ watchstanders, and all boat crew members assigned to

the unit shall receive TCT on a biennial basis. Attendance of this

training shall be recorded in each members training record.

C.5. Open water

survival exercise

The open water survival exercise is intended to prepare boat crew

members for the possibility that they may find themselves in the water.

This excerise should be conducted in open water using the appropriate

survival gear as outlined in the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual

COMDINST M10470.10

(

series

)

. All attem

ts should be made to

OPEN BOOK EXAMS - Defined

as using a new, unmarked copy of

Navigation Rules, International -

Inland, COMDTINST M16672.2

(series) only.

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conduct this excerise in a dry suit. Units that do not require dry suits

should use the survival gear which is prescribed for their enviroment.

Every effort should be made to incorporate annual pyrotechnics training

during the open water survival exercise. Conduct this excerise in

accordance with the the Crew Member qualification guide (Task BCM-

02-05-ANY).

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Chapter 6: Documentation

Overview

Introduction

Documentation provides the verification that proper qualification and

certification has been attained. Efficient administrative procedures are

also discussed.

In this chapter

This chapter is divided into seven sections.

Section Title See Page

A Qualification 6-2

B Certification and Currency 6-7

C Boat Crew Certificates 6-11

Appendix 6-A Sample Record of Underway

Training And Operations

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Appendix 6-B Samples of Consolidated Letters of

Certification, Re-certification or

Currency Maintenance

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Appendix 6-C Sample Letter of Certification for

Coxswain, Heavy Weather

Coxswain or Surfman

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Appendix 6-D Sample Boat Crew Status Board 6-19

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Section A. Qualification

Overview

Introduction

This section discusses the different forms used to track trainee progress.

It also details who is responsible for the different forms associated with

trainee record maintenance.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Topic See Page

Record of Trainee Progress 6-3

Responsibilities 6-4

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Record Of Trainee Progress

A.1. Two parts of

trainee progress

record

A complete record of each trainee's progress should be kept. This record

is made up of two parts:

1. a record of trainee underway operations and drills, and

2. the record of those qualification tasks signed off by the instructor

as completed.

Together these two records make up the trainee's boat crew training

record, and should be kept together by the training petty officer in a

Training Record Folder. Each crew member should have his/her own

boat crew training record binder.

A.2. Record of

trainee underway

operations and drills

This should be a complete record of all trainee time spent underway.

The desired system for recording training acomplished, both underway

and shoreside, is the Training module of AOPS/TMT. Information

captured in the database may then be extracted and placed in the

members training record. If done manually, a sample of a trainee

Underway Training and Operations Record can be found in Appendix 6-

A.3. Record of

completed tasks

A form for keeping a trainee record of completed tasks is contained in

each qualification guide. Copies of this form should be kept in the

trainee boat crew training binder and updated as required.

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Responsibilities

A.4. Record

maintenance

The member, the instructor, and the unit training petty officer share joint

responsibility for maintaining the members training record.

A.5. Unit Training

Petty Officer

The unit training petty officer is responsible for the establishment and

monitoring of the trainee boat crew training.

When a new trainee is designated, the training officer should enter the

member in the AOPS/TMT data base and assign a Training Record

Folder (CG-5285) to the trainee in accordance with section A.8.

A.6 Instructor

The instructor is responsible for seeing that all tasks from boat crew

qualification guides, or additional locally generated tasks, are signed off

when completed and entered into the members Training Record Folder.

The instructor should also monitor the Record of Underway Training

and Operations to ensure it is current and accurate.

A.7. Member /

Trainee

The member/trainee is responsible for maintaining the Record of

Underway Training and Operations. All underway time should be

recorded. The desired system for recording training acomplished, both

underway and shoreside, is the AOPS/TMT data base. Information

captured in the database may then be extracted and placed in the

member’s training record.

If done manually, a sample of a trainee Underway Training and

Operations Record can be found in Appendix 6-A. All underway time

should be logged on the form. Trainees should pay special attention to

the "Operations Performed" block. It is important that an accurate

record of the type of operations performed and the capacity in which

they were performed be kept.

A.8. Training

Record Folder

The purpose of the Training Record Folder (CG-5285) is to provide a

single location for the maintenance of documentation regarding a

members boat crew qualification, certification, and currency

maintenance. The scope of the Training Record Folder may be

expanded to include other unit training documentation, however, there is

no intent to create or duplicate documentation in the Training Record

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Folder and the Personnel Data Record (PDR) if it is maintained.

The below table outlines the standard filing of documentation in the

Training Record Folder, “optional” items should be filed as indicated

Place in Binder Insertions

Inside front cover

· Completed indoctrination check off sheets.

Section 1

· Copies of certification letters, currency letters

or Administrative Remarks (CG-3307)

regarding PQS/JQR certification, revocation,

lapse of currency maintenance and or

re-certification. Copies of Individual’s

Record of Small Arms Training (CG-

3029A).

Section 2

· Formal school completion letters or

certificates. Copies of correspondence

course completion letters.

Section 3

· Copies of correspondence related to

advancement or promotion and Performance

Based Qualification Sheets including

Þ BO/BTM PQS

Þ Boat crew qualification PQS tasks sheets

Þ Records of U/W drills and operations

Þ Boarding team practical examination

assessments and BCEB results.

Þ Duty stander designation letters of

certification.

Þ AOPS/TMT report reflecting completion

of training and currency maintenance.

Section 4

· Record of lectures attended on general

military training, departmental/divisional

training or those associated with professional

development programs (law enforcement

SAR training, etc.).

Section 5

· Miscellaneous training information

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A.9. Disposition of

records

Upon PCS transfer, the member’s Training Record Folder will be hand

carried to the member’s new duty station.

For periods of TAD forwarding the member’s Training Record Folder

shall be at the discretion of the receiving unit.

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Section B. Certification, Re-certification

and Currency

Overview

Introduction

This section discusses the final steps of certification. It also discusses

the means by which currency records may be maintained.

In this section

These items are discussed in this section:

Topic See Page

Certification 6-8

Re-certification and Currency 6-10

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Certification

B.1. Letter of

certification

Final certification for all boat crew positions and boat type designations

shall be in writing and signed by the unit commander. These letters of

certification may be in any format but should contain:

· the boat crew position,

· the boat type for which the certification is granted, and

· for heavy weather coxswains, annotate status of surf tasks.

To keep paperwork to a minimum, consolidated letters of qualification

and certification are encouraged. Letters of certification shall be placed

in the member's individual training record (CG-5285). Appendix 6-B

and 6-C contain sample letters.

B.2. Enlisted

qualification codes

Qualification codes reflect the type of boat and the crew position for

which a member is certified. When a certified boat crew member has

met the requirements set forth in this manual and Enlisted Qualification

Codes Manual, COMDTINST M1414.9 (series), the appropriate enlisted

qualification code is assigned and an entry made in the individual’s

personnel record. The PERSRU yeoman will make a PMIS/JUMPS

entry in the members PDR and electronic PDR after receipt of

supporting documentation provided by the unit command. Submission

of the necessary documentation into the personnel management

system is critical to the member as well as all levels of the Coast

Guard.

The following chart reflects boat crew qualification codes by boat

position and boat type.

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Qualification Codes

Boat Type Crew

Member

Engineer

Coxswain Heavy

Weather

Coxswain

Surfman

CB-S, CB-M,

CB-L

UA TA SA

UTL UB TB SB

UTM UN TN ST

TANB UC TC SC

MSB UD TD SD

41’ UTB UG TG SG

44’ MLB UH TH SH SN SK

47’ MLB UI TI SL SO SM

49’ BUSL UJ TJ SI

55’ ANB UE TE SP

63’ ANB UF TF SW

64’ ANB UM TM SX

SPC (HWX)

(52’ MLB)

UK TK SQ SS SU

CB-OTH UL TL SR

TPSB (BASIC) SV

TPSB

(ADVANCED)

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B.4. Re-certification

Documentation verifying completion of re-certification requirements

shall be in writing and signed by the unit commander (CO/OIC). The

Group, Section, Activities Commander shall sign the re-certification

letter for the CO/OIC. The re-certification may be docmented in any

format but should contain:

· the boat crew position, and

· the boat type for which the re-certification or currency maintenance

was accomplished, and

· for heavy weather coxswains, status of surf tasks.

Re-certification letters shall be placed in the member’s individual

training record (CG-5285).

B.5. Currency

Documentation verifying completion of currency maintenance

requirements shall be in writing and signed by the unit commander

(CO/OIC). The Group, Section, Activities Commander shall sign the

currency maintence letter for the CO/OIC. The currency may be

docmented in any format but should contain:

· the six month period in which the currency was completed,

· the boat crew position,

· boat type for which the currency maintenance was accomplished,

and

· for heavy weather coxswains, status of surf tasks.

Currency letters shall be placed in the member’s individual training

record (CG-5285). A consolidated letter (see Appendix 6-B) may be

used to record and track currency.

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Section C. Boat Crew Certificates

C.1. Coxswain

Certificate

The Coxswain Certificate, (CG-5063), shall be furnished by

Commanding Officers/ Officers in Charge in accordance with Chapter 6-

B-2 of the Personnel Manual, COMDTINST M1000.6 (series).

C.3. Heavy Weather

Coxswain

The Heavy Weather Coxswain Certificate, (CG-5063D) shall be

furnished by Commanding Officer/Officer In Charge in accordance with

Chapter 6-B-2 of the Personnel Manual, COMDINST M1000.6 (series).

C.2. Surfman

Certificates

The Surfman Certificate (CG-5063C), shall be furnished by the

Commanding Officers/Officers in Charge in accordance with Chapter 6-

B-2 of the Personnel Manual, COMDTINST M1000.6 (series).

C.3. Boat Crew

Certificates

Enlisted personnel of the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, and

members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary shall be provided with a

certificate recognizing their certification as a Boat Engineer (CG-5063A)

or Boat Crew Member (CG-5063B).

Commanding Officers and Officers in Charge are authorized to furnish

the appropriate certificate providing the member has met the eligibility

requirements below:

1. member must be qualified and certified in accordance with this

manual, and

2. member shall have been certified on a standard boat.

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Appendix 6-A

Sample Record of Underway Training and Operations

RECORD OF UNDERWAY TRAINING AND OPERATIONS

NAME:

____________________________________

RATE: __________

BOAT CREW

POSITION:

_____________________

DATE OF

DESIGNATION: ______________

UNDERWAY LOG:

DATE TOTAL TIME - UNDERWAY OPERATIONS PERFORMED

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Appendix 6-B

Samples of Consolidated Letters of

Certification, Re-certification or Currency Maintenance

NOTE

The following few pages are provided as examples. Units

should tailor to fit their own need and reflect their own

local references and instructions.

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From: Commanding Officer, Coast Guard National Motor Lifeboat School

To: Distribution, National Motor Lifeboat School

Subj: BOAT CREW CURRENCY MAINTENANCE FOR 01 JUL 99 TO 31 DEC 99

Ref: (a) Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16114.9 (series)

1. The following personnel have met the proficiency maintenance requirements in reference (a)

and are re-certified for the following boat types:

Rate Name Position

BMC Clemens Surfman 47’

BMC Gray Surfman 47’

BMC Oglesby Surfman 47’

BM1 Abstetar Surfman 44’, Coxn 47’

BM1 Edwardson Surfman 44’, Coxn 47’

BM1 Farmer Surfman 47

BM1 Mahoney Surfman 47’, Coxn 44’

BM1 Pope Surfman 47’

BM1 Wallace Surfman 47’, Surfman 44’

MK1 Guindon Engineer 44’, 47’

MK1 Hanna Engineer 44’, 47’

MK2 Wood Engineer 44’, 47’

MK2 Sowers Engineer 44’, 47’

MK3 Ondich Engineer 44’, 47’

MK3 Peterson Engineer 44’, 47’

SN Thomas Crew 44’, 47’

BM2 Babcock Crew 44’, 47’

I. B. SAILOR

Copy: Training Records

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From: Officer in Charge, Coast Guard Station XXXXX

To: SN XXXX

Subj: LETTER OF CERTIFICATION, RE-CERTIFICATION AND CURRENCY

Ref: (a) Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16114.9 (series)

(b) Group Mayport Instructions

(d) Maritime Law Enforcement Manual (LEMAN) (FOUO), COMDTINST M16247.1 (series)

(e) Boarding Officer/Boarding Team Member Personal Qualification Standard (PQS),

COMDTINST M16247.3 (series)

(f) Telecommunications Manual (TCM), COMDTINST M2000.3 (series)

1. You have been found qualified and are hereby certified to perform the duties as noted by OIC’s/CO’s initials,

while assigned to this command. You will be guided in the performance of your duties by the above

references. These certifications will be rescinded when member transfers, or when deemed necessary by the

Officer in Charge or CO.

2. In accordance with the applicable reference you have successfully maintained your currency to perform all

duties inherent to that position. As each currency cycle is complete, the Officer in Charge/CO and member

will initial and date in the appropriate spaces.

INTIAL CERTIFICATION OR RE-CERTIFICATION RECORD

UTB UTL RHIM MBR

INT

OINC

INT

DATE

CREW MEMBER

ENGINEER

COXSWAIN

OC SPRAY

BOARDING TEAM

BOARDING OFFICER

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Subj: LETTER OF CERTIFICATION, RE-CERTIFICATION AND CURRENCY

RECORD WILL REFLECT CURRENCY MAINTENENCE

UTB UTL RHIB BO BTM OINC INT DATE

Note: Record reflects highest certification. Each boat type position will be reflected using qualification codes.

G. A. Jones

Copy: Unit Files

Training Record

Member

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From: Commanding Officer, Coast Guard Station XXXXXX

To: BM2 XXXXX XXXX, USCG

Subj: LETTER OF CERTIFICATION AND CURRENCY MAINTENENCE

Ref: (a) Group and Stations Communications Watchstander Qualification Guide, COMDTINST M16120.7

(series)

(b) Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16114.9 (series)

(d) Telecommunications Manual, COMDINST M2000.3 (series)

I. In accordance with the applicable reference you are hereby qualified/certified to perform all duties inherent to

that position. As each duty is qualified for or certified for, the Commanding Officer/ Officer in Charge and person

being certified will initial in the appropriate space.

a. Communications Watchstander: Ref(a) _______________/___________/________

CO/OIC Member Date

b. Boat Crew Member: Ref(b) _______________/___________/________

CO/OIC Member Date

Currency Record: 1. ____/____ 2. ____/____ 3. ____/____ 4. ____/____

Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date

5. ____/____ 6. ____/____ 7.____/____ 8. ____/____

Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date

c. Boat Engineer: Ref(b) _______________/___________/________

CO/OIC Member Date

Currency Record: 1. ____/____ 2. ____/____ 3. ____/____ 4. ____/____

Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date

5. ____/____ 6. ____/____ 7.____/____ 8. ____/____

Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date Intl Date

d. Boarding Team Member: Ref(a) _______________/___________/________

CO/OIC Member Date

e. Boarding Officer: Ref(a) _______________/___________/________

CO/OIC Member Date

f. Message Releasing Authority: Ref(a) _______________/___________/________

CO/OIC Member Date

SIGNATURE

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Appendix 6-C

Sample Letter of Certification for Coxswain, Heavy Weather

Coxswain, or Surfman

From:

To:

Subj: Certification As (Designator, e.g., Coxswain, Heavy Weather Coxswain, or Surfman),

(Boat Type, e.g., 44¢ MLB)

Ref: (a) Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16114.9 (series)

(b) U.S. Coast Guard Regulations, COMDTINST M5000.3, Section 5-1-8

1. Having been found qualified in accordance with reference (a) you are certified to perform the

duties of (Designation) on board (boat type) while assigned to this command. You are hereby

assigned the _______________________ qualification code.

2. You shall comply with the guidelines contained in reference (b) and such instructions or

policies issued by appropriate authority in performing your duties as a member of a boat

crew.

3. You are required to schedule and perform annual proficiency training in accordance with

reference (a). Failure to complete such training will result in the loss of this certification.

4. A copy of this letter will remain part of your permanent service record.

5. This certification will expire upon PCS or if otherwise rescinded by this command.

SIGNATURE

Copy to: Training Record

PERSRU

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Appendix 6-D

Sample Boat Crew Status Board

PERIOD:

SECT:

D= DAY

N = NIGHT

* = ANNUAL

KEY - ** = 5 YRS.

CREWMAN

I.M. SEAMAN

7/59N

7/59

H.E. SMART

6/590

7/590

ENGINEER

M.K. IAM

6/59N 232

COXSWAIN

GAT

UW HOURS

CONDUCT CHECK

START BOAT

(REQD: 2 D OR N)

NAVI ION

PILOTING

(REQD: 2 D OR N)

SECURE BOAT

(REQD: 2 D OR N)

BOAT HANDLING

(REQD: 2 D OR N)

* * RULES OF ROAD

TOWING

(REQD: 2 D OR N)

* OPEN W TER

SURVIVAL SWIM

OPERATIONAL

AREA

FAMILIA

(REQ: 1D&1N)

* FIRST AID

$NOTE: The above sample boat crew status board does not encompass all currency maintenance requirements.

Units should tailor status boards to reflect chapter 5.B and unit’s needs.

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Appendix 6-E

Physical Fitness Standards

See Figure 3-1 for minimum physical fitness requirements

1. Arm and shoulder strength

One minute push-ups Step Procedure

1 Start with hands shoulder-width apart.

2 Males will be on hands and toes only, females will place knees

on the deck and position hands slightly forward of shoulders.

3 In the up position, the elbows must be fully extended.

Perform as many

correct push-ups as

possible in one

minute.

4 For a proper push-up to be completed, lower the body until the

chest is within one fist distance of the deck, and then return to

the up position.

Note: The back must be kept straight the entire time.

2. Abdominal and trunk strength

One minute sit-ups Step Procedure

1 Lie on back, bend knees, place heels flat on floor about 18

inches away from buttocks, and keep fingers loosely on side of

head. Hands may not come off of side of head for sit-up to

count.

Note: Feet may be anchored.

2 In the up position, elbows will touch the knees, then return so

that both shoulder blades are touching the deck.

Perform as many

correct sit-ups as

possible in one

minute.

3 The buttocks should never leave the deck.

Note: Any resting should be done in the up position.

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3. Flexibility

Sit and reach Step Procedure

1 Warm up and stretch sufficiently.

2 Remove shoes and sit with feet flat against the box.

Note: The 15-inch mark is between the individual’s feet with

the end of the yardstick, 0 inches through 15 inches, extending

forward towards the subjects knees.

3 Feet must be no more than 8 inches apart.

4 Place the hands exactly together, one on top of the other, with

the fingers extended.

5 Keep the knees extended and the hands together.

6 Lean forward without lunging and reach as far down the

yardstick as possible.

7 Record the reach to the nearest ½ inch.

Place a yardstick on

top of a box with the

15-inch mark even

with the edge of the

box.

8 Three trials are allowed to pass the minimum standard.

4. Endurance

1.5 mile run/walk Step Procedure

1 Refrain from smoking or eating for 2 hours prior to this test.

2 Warm up and stretch sufficiently.

3 Run or walk 1.5 miles in the required amount of time for the

appropriate age bracket.

4 If possible, receive pacing assistance, either by having a trained

pacer run alongside or by calling out lap times during the test.

5 Be forewarned not to start out too fast and not to run to

complete exhaustion during the test.

For the endurance

qualification, an

individual will be

required to run/walk

1.5 miles or perform

a 12-minute swim.

6 At the end of the test, walk for an additional 5 minutes to aid in

recovery.

12-minute swim Step Procedure

1 Warm up and stretch sufficiently.

2 Swim the required distance for the appropriate age bracket in 12

minutes.

The 12-minute swim

is an alternative

method to fulfill the

endurance

qualification.

3 Use whichever stroke desired and rest as necessary.