Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Support
CG-OAP12 Marine Investigations
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Marine Investigations officers conduct interviews and evaluate evidence to establish casualty facts, analyze causal factors, and develop Findings of Concern or Safety Recommendations. They also investigate mariner conduct in suspension and revocation matters to protect mariners and passengers at sea.
Core Skills
- marine casualty investigation
- evidence evaluation
- witness interviewing
- root cause analysis
- regulatory casework
- technical report writing
- mariner conduct review
- legal fact finding
- safety recommendation development
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft SharePoint
- Microsoft Teams
Civilian Career Paths
- Law Enforcement
- Legal Services
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Audio-Video Forensic Analyst (AVFA)
- Certified All Source Intelligence Professional (CASIP)
- Certified Criminal Profiler (CCP)
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam: Environmental · Funded
- GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF)
Career Growth
- GIAC iOS and MacOS Examiner (GIME)
- Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
- Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
- Certified Analytics Professional: Expert (CAP-X) · Funded
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Investigate accidents to identify causes or to determine how such accidents might be prevented in the future.
- Obtain facts or statements from complainants, witnesses, and accused persons and record interviews, using recording device.
- Inspect or evaluate workplace environments, equipment, or practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and government regulations.
- Prepare reports of activities, evaluations, recommendations, or decisions.
- Prepare charges or responses to charges, or information for court cases, according to formalized procedures.
Related Occupations
- Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs
- Health and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and Inspectors
- Occupational Health and Safety Technicians
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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