ALCOAST 072/24 - FEB 2024 BOAT FORCES UNDERWATER EGRESS TRAINING - FY24 UPDATE

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 072/24
SSIC 16114
SUBJ: BOAT FORCES UNDERWATER EGRESS TRAINING - FY24 UPDATE
A. U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT)
Manual, Volume II, COMDTINST M16114.33D
B. Boat Crew Qualification Handbook, Vol 1, BQH 16115.1
1. Purpose: Provide updated policy and guidance to the field due
to the continued closure of the Boat Forces Underwater Egress
Trainer (BF UWET), at Aviation Technical Training Center,
Elizabeth City, NC.
2. Background: Approximately 2000 Boat Forces personnel undergo
training at the BF UWET each year in order to qualify as a Boat
Crew Member per policy contained in REF (A). The loss of this
valuable training facility represents a significant setback to
the Boat Forces community.
3. Action: Until the BF UWET facility at ATTC Elizabeth City is
fully operational again Part II, section 1.B.6.a is amended to read
as follows:
"The successful completion of the UWET requirement for all
boat crew positions is deferred. BM "A" School students
will meet Terminal Performance Objectives for egress through the
use of the Shallow Water Egress Trainer (SWET) chair at TRACEN
Yorktown."
4. With the temporary deferment of resident training for this
critical skill, unit CO/OIC's must continue to be diligent ensuring
members possess the knowledge and skills to assume boat crew
qualifications. Specific emphasis should be placed on boat crew
task BCM-02-16-TYPE (Boat Egress Principles and Procedures),
contained in REF (B) when certifying new crewmembers.
5. POC: Mr. Kevin Jones, (202) 372-2459.
6. RADM Todd C. Wiemers, Assistant Commandant for Capability
(CG-7), sends.
7. Internet release is authorized.