Boat Force Operations Badge
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The Boat Force Operations Insignia 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.
Requirements for the Pewter-Tone Insignia
Five years of cumulative service (in a satisfactory conduct status) at Boat Force field units are required as part of the criteria for earning the pewter-tone insignia (Figure 2-1).
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)
• Sections
• Security Response Teams
• Standardization Teams
• Stations
• Strike Teams
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).
This per Coast Guard Directive: http://www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/CIM/CIM_16114_32A.pdf
