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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 6 – Boat Force Operations Insignia Criteria
A.1. Insignia
Section A. Pewter-Tone Insignia
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Pewter-Tone Insignia
A.2. Service
Requirements
A.3. Boat Force
Units
Permanent entitlement requires five years of cumulative service at Boat
Force field units.
The following qualify as Boat Force units:
(01) Aids to Navigation Teams (ANTS)
(02) Centers of Excellence (NMLBS, BFCO, SMTC)
(03) MFPU
(04) MSST/MSRT
(05) MSU/MSD
(06) PSU
(07) Sector
(08) Standardization Teams
(09) Stations
(10) Strike Teams
(11) Cutters
(12) Commandant (CG-731)
Cutters, Sector: only service in a billet with direct and regular
involvement in boat operations qualifies (CO/OIC determination).
Units not listed above may submit a written request for determination of
eligibility to Commandant (CG-731) via their chain of command.
Coast Guard Auxiliary service requirements include a minimum of 1 day
per week of support, patrol, or watches at a Boat Force unit for 5 years
(or an equivalent amount of service representing a prolonged and
dedicated commitment directly impacting Boat Force operations
community).
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