Navy NEC · Combat & Infantry
W08A Patrol Boat Coxswain
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Patrol Boat Coxswain supervises the boat crew during hoisting and lowering operations. The coxswain handles and stows all types of cargo in the boat and assists with salvage operations.
Core Skills
- small boat captaincy
- boat crew supervision
- hoisting and lowering operations
- cargo stowage
- salvage support
- deck safety
- line handling
- maritime communications
- risk assessment
Civilian Career Paths
- Transportation Management
- Fleet Management
- Emergency Management
- Physical Security
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC)
- Master or Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessels
- STCW Basic Training
- NASBLA Boating Education Certificate
Career Growth
- Master of Towing Vessels Credential
- STCW: Advanced Firefighting
- American Red Cross Lifeguarding Certification
Also Common
- American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
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Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
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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