Boat Force Operations Insignia

Boat Force Operations Insignia

The Boat Force Operations Insignia is qualification badge awarded in two grades and is intended to identify those United States 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. 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.

* Basic (or Solid Pewter Toned Insignia): A pewter-toned metal insignia with an eight point compass/compass rose, over a crossed boat hook and oar centered over stylized waves.

* Advanced (or Silver and Gold Toned Insignia): The advanced qualification insignia as described above except that the crossed boat hook and oar, and the compass/compass rose are a polished gold color and the stylized waves are silver.

Requirements for the Pewter-Tone Insignia

Five years of cumulative service at a Boat Force field unit is required as part of the criteria for earning the pewter-tone insignia.

The following qualify as Boat Force field units:
*Aids to Navigation Teams
*Sectors/Groups
*Bases
*Centers of Excellence (NMLBS, BFC, SMTC)
*Marine Safety Offices (with a boat allowance)
*Security Response Teams
*Standardization Teams
*Stations
*Strike Teams

Coast Guard units not listed as "qualifying units" may submit a written request for determination of eligibility to Commandant (G-OCS) via their chain of command.

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary service requirements include a minimum of 1 day per week of support, patrol, or watchstanding 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).

For Sectors/Groups, Bases, Sections, and Marine Safety Offices: only service in a billet with direct and regular involvement in boat operations qualifies (CO determination).

See also

* Badges of the United States Coast Guard
* Military badges of the United States

External links

* [http://www.uscg.mil/d13/diraux/bfoi_instruction_w_signature.pdf USCG Commandant Instruction 1650.3] : Boat Force Operations Insignia Criteria


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