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

Part 3 – Station Operations
Chapter 4 – Surf Stations
D.3. Procedures
Final surfman qualification can only be completed at a surf station or the
National Motor Lifeboat School (NMLBS). All rated BMs assigned to
these units are considered to be in the PSP. Procedures for other rated BMs
desiring to become surfmen are listed below.
Members at Surf Station . No action necessary. Rated BMs not
wishing to qualify as surfmen should immediately advise their
Commanding Officer/Officer in Charge (CO/OINC), modify their e-
resume, and may be subject to transfer at the discretion of the
command and the respective Assignment Officer.
(01) s
(02) Members at Non-Surf Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Stations. Members
should notify their CO/OINC, apply for the PSP using the
application procedures below, and begin working on PSP objectives
listed in table 3-12 as they are able.
(03) Members at Non-MLB Stations. Members should notify their
CO/OINC, apply for the PSP using the application procedures
below, and begin working on PSP objectives listed in table 3-12 as
they are able. Members should qualify as Coxswain on all unit
boats.
D.4. Application
and Selection
Application Procedures. To apply for the PSP, members must complete a
Direct Access e-resume. On the e-resume, members must:
(01) State their desire to become a surfman.
(02) Indicate PSP level training completed or in progress.
(03) Obtain a command endorsement.
(04) Request assignment to any surf unit. The member may list desires
on the e-resume, however service needs will dictate which surf
station (Table 3-8) the member is assigned to.
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