Coast Guard Officer Subspecialty · Combat & Infantry
CG-OAR14 Boat Forces Operations
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Boat Forces Operations officers certify boat force crew and coxswain positions and direct risk management during boat operations. They assess unit operations against applicable policy and coordinate boat forces operations in support of assigned missions.
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
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Autopilot software
- Echo sounder software
- Global positioning system GPS software
- Radar software
Civilian Career Paths
- Transportation Management
- Training and Education
- Project Management
- Emergency Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- National Able Seafarer (A/B)
- National Lifeboatman and Lifeboatman-Limited
- National Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel Less Than 100 GRT
Career Growth
- Associate Emergency Manager (AEM) · Funded
- Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) · Funded
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded
What the Work Involves
- Prevent ships under navigational control from engaging in unsafe operations.
- Consult maps, charts, weather reports, or navigation equipment to determine and direct ship movements.
- Direct safety operations in emergency situations.
- Organize and direct the activities of crew members.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
Related Occupations
- Sailors and Marine Oilers
- Ship Engineers
- Human Resources Assistants, Except Payroll and Timekeeping
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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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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