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

Part 2 – Operations and Missions
Chapter 6 – Boat Force Operations Insignia Criteria
A.4.
Qualification
Requirements
Qualification requirements are to obtain Boat Crew Member (BCM)
qualification code (enlisted) or certification letter (officer) per Reference
(uu).
For Auxiliary members, qualification requirement includes attainment of
Auxiliary boat crew qualification completed in accordance with
Auxiliary qualification requirements.
A.5. Command
Responsibilities
Command responsibilities include:
(01) Attain favorable recommendation from the member’s chain of
command.
(02) Ensure all requirements have been met.
(03) Document issuance with an Administrative Remarks Form
3307.
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(04) Issue Boat Force Operations Insignia certificate. See
Commandant (CG-731) web site, Boat Force Operations Insignia
Certificate (Basic), Form CG 5068.
(05) If issuing a temporary entitlement, then Boat Force Operations
Insignia Certificate (Basic), Form CG-5068 will include the note
“(Temporary)” following the member’s name.
A.6. Temporary
Entitlements
Temporary issuance requires the following:
(01) Service at present boat force unit for at least 6 months.
(02) Complete qualification requirements found in paragraph A.4
(03) Command approval.
A.7.
Manner of wear
The pewter-tone insignia will not be worn in conjunction with the
Coxswain, Surfman or gold- and pewter-tone Boat Force Operations
Insignia.
Auxiliary members are authorized to wear both the Auxiliary Coxswain
insignia and the pewter-tone insignia together.
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