Description
Operations Afloat Specialty Officers perform deck watch officer duties on all USCG cutters. Operations Afloat Specialty Officers, from apprentice DWOs to command cadre, are responsible for the safe navigation of a vessel, administration of applicable CG policies, and enforcement and prosecution of all assigned missions worldwide.
Core Skills
- operations management
- watchstanding and monitoring
- risk assessment and mitigation
- policy implementation and compliance
- incident reporting and documentation
- team leadership and supervision
- navigation and situational awareness
- command and control processes
- communication and coordination
- training and mentoring
- time-critical decision making
- process improvement
Common Certifications
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)
- Certified Administrative Professional (CAP)
- Certified in Transportation and Logistics (CTL)
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- ADMINISTRATION
- FLEET MANAGEMENT
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