Advanced Boat Force Operations Badge

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The Advanced Boat Force Operations Badge is awarded to United States Coast Guard members who meet the following service requirements for this gold and pewter tone insignia:

B.1. Service Requirements: Five years of cumulative service (in a satisfactory conduct status) at Boat Force field units as defined in paragraph A.1 of this Chapter are required as a part of the criteria for earning the gold- and pewter-tone insignia.
B.2. Qualification Requirements Qualification requirements include:

Attainment of a boat crew member qualification code (enlisted) or certification letter (officer).
Attainment of a boarding team member or Boarding Officer qualification code (enlisted) or certification letter (officer) by completing the PQS promulgated in Boarding Officer/Boarding Team Member Personal Qualification Standard (PQS), COMDTINST M16247.3 (series). (Auxiliary members are exempt from this requirement.)
Attainment of the Boat Force operations qualification code (enlisted) or certification letter (officer) by completing the Boat Force Operations Personnel Qualification Standard (PQS), COMDTINST M16114.30 (series). Enlisted personnel at a Station or Aids to Navigation Team in an EPO, XPO, or OIC billet will, by virtue of their successful service in these positions, have gained the knowledge and experience associated with the PQS and are therefore exempt from this requirement.

B.3. Command Endorsement: A favorable recommendation from the Operational Commander must be received in order to earn the gold- and pewter-tone insignia.

Per Coast Guard Directive: http://www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/CIM/CIM_16114_32A.pdf