ALCOAST 317/17 - OCT 2017 SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION - 2018

R 191526 OCT 17
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-7//
TO ALCOAST
UNCLAS //N01650//
ALCOAST 317/17
COMDTNOTE 1650
SUBJ:  SILVER ANCIENT MARINER SELECTION - 2018
A. Ancient Mariner Award, COMDTINST 1650.20 (series)
1. The incumbent Silver Ancient Mariner, MCPOCG Steven W. Cantrell,
is scheduled to retire during spring 2018. The selection process to
identify his successor is underway. 
2. The Ancient Mariner Award was established in 1978 to honor those
who have chosen to accept the responsibilities of a cutterman and
follow the path of service at sea. This award not only recognizes
seagoing longevity but also extols the officer and enlisted
cutterman whose personal character and performance standards honor
the most venerable practitioners of seamanship and reflect our
Core Values.
3. Any enlisted member who was designated a permanent cutterman prior
to 31 JUL 97, has 10 years cumulative sea duty, and, if selected,
would remain on active duty for at least one year should contact
Commandant (CG-751) by 30 OCT 17.
4. Complete selection policies and award procedures can be found in
REF (A).
5. An appropriate relief ceremony will be hosted at a location
designated by the incumbent to recognize the transfer of this
award. The ceremony will be conducted on or immediately prior to
the incumbent's official retirement date.
6. Commandant (CG-751) POC is Mr. Dennis Thorseth at (202) 372-2335
or email dennis.c.thorseth@uscg.mil.
7. CAPT B. A. Cooper, Acting Assistant Commandant for Capability, sends.
8. Internet release authorized.