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811G Coastal Riverine Force (CRF) Operator

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Overview

A Coastal Riverine Force Operator applies unit organization, operational fundamentals, and small-unit leadership skills during maritime security operations. This operator maintains and safely employs crew served weapons in expeditionary environments.

Core Skills

  • Small-unit organization for maritime security operations
  • Crew-served weapons maintenance and safe employment

Civilian Career Paths

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Security Guards

Maritime security operations experience provides a directly relevant foundation for civilian property-protection work.

How to prepare: Check your state's security-guard licensing process and enroll in its required entry training before applying. Most states require licensing, generally including a minimum age of 18 and a background check; armed positions usually require separate government authorization and stricter screening, not authority derived from military weapons experience.

What the civilian work involves
  • Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
  • Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
  • Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.

Notes & Sources

  • Verified duties do not establish boat handling, navigation, coxswain, or vessel-command experience.
  • Maritime security experience does not confer civilian police authority.
Evidence for this guidance (3 documents)
  1. NAVPERS 18068F Vol II (NEOCS, Jul 2026 edition): NEC 811G

    [1] NEC entry "811G - Maritime Expeditionary Security Force (MESF) Operator"; cached text line 21034; NAVPERS 18068F Vol II, 2026-07 edition

    Supports: Small-unit organization for maritime security operations, Crew-served weapons maintenance and safe employment, Security Guards (O*NET 33-9032.00)

  2. O*NET: Security Guards

    [2] O*NET 30.3 occupational data

    Supports: Security Guards (O*NET 33-9032.00)

  3. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Security Guards and Gambling Surveillance Officers

    [3] How to Become One; Licenses, Certifications, and Registrations; page dated 2026-08-27, retrieved 2026-09-23

    Supports: Security Guards (O*NET 33-9032.00)

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