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

Part 4– Training
Chapter 6 – Currency Maintenance
A.6. Certification
Downgrade
Boat competency downgrade function is an option to address
circumstances where a Reservist is demobilized and wishes to have their
currency requirements reduced to the contingency level, but may be
utilized for active duty as well. The Competency Downgrade button is
available on the TMT main menu, click on “all certifications” and then
on the “Competency Downgrade” button. Those who have permissions
to see the “Certifications” button will also be able to see the
“Competency Downgrade” button.
The competency downgrade section will allow members to have their
certified boat currency competencies downgraded to a lower boat
competency based on the hierarchy outlined by the Office of Boat
Forces. See Progression of Qualifications, Part 4, Chapter 4, Section C.
Example: downgrading an RB-S tactical Coxswain to an RB-S
contingency Coxswain competency. The downgrade process consists of
the member being decertified and unassigned in the higher competency,
and being assigned and certified in the lower competency. Only those
AOPS/TMT users who can complete the CO approval process for initial
qualifications and boat recertification will be able to complete a
competency downgrade (CO, OINC, DCO, etc.)
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