Officer Subspecialty
CG-OAR14
Boat Forces Operations
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Coast Guard Boat Forces Operations Management Subspecialty Officers are knowledgeable and experienced in Boat Force Operations. Boat Forces Operations Management Subspecialty Officers are responsible for certifying boat force positions (crew and coxswain); directing, overseeing, and implementing risk management principles in the conduct of Boat Force Operations; assessing Boat Force unit operations IAW applicable policy; and directing the coordination of Boat Forces Operations in support of assigned missions. Boat Forces Operations Management Subspecialty Officers have obtained Basic and/or Advanced Boat Forces Operational Insignia.
Core Skills
- small boat operations
- coxswain certification
- crew readiness management
- maritime risk management
- mission coordination
- boat crew training
- operational assessment
- navigation and seamanship
- incident response
Common Certifications
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential
- USCG Master of Towing Vessels Credential
- STCW Basic Training
- Master of Yachts 200 GT Certificate
- American Sailing Association Instructor Certification
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Civilian Career Paths
- TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT
- TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Training & Development
Getting Started
- STCW Basic Training
- USCG Merchant Mariner Credential
- American Red Cross First Aid and CPR
- FEMA Incident Command System ICS 100 and 200
Career Growth
- USCG Master of Towing Vessels Credential
- USCG Master Mariner Credential
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- American Sailing Association Instructor Certification
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