comdtinst m16114.32c - U.S. Coast Guard

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 5 – Mission Types
CHAPTER 6
Boat Force Operations Insignia Criteria
Introduction
Description and
Design
The Boat Force operations community is the Coast Guard’s primary
source of direct service to the public and executes missions to support all
five Strategic Operational Goals. The Boat Force Operations Insignias
are intended to identify those Coast Guard personnel currently working
in the Boat Force operations field and to recognize the commitment of
Coast Guard members who have repeatedly served in the community.
More Boat Forces insignia information, including award templates and
supporting forms are posted on the Office of Boat Forces website:
http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-RCB/Insignia.htm
Two color schemes are used to designate levels of professional
development using pewter-tone waves (representative of operations),
crossed boathook and oar (representative of boats), and a superimposed
compass rose (representing leadership and direction).
Pewter-tone highlighted with a gold compass rose is used to further
distinguish those members of the Boat Force operations community who
have achieved a heightened level of qualification, knowledge and
experience that includes both practical and operational components, with
a broader understanding and appreciation for Boat Force command,
management, support and leadership issues.
Entitlement
In this chapter
Enlisted members and officers of the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve
(including inactive Reservists), Coast Guard Civilians, and Coast Guard
Auxiliary, who complete the criteria listed below, are entitled to wear the
Boat Force Operations Insignia.
This chapter contains the following sections:
Section Title See Page
A Pewter-Tone Insignia 2-131
B Gold- and Pewter-Tone Insignia 2-133
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