- Vision & Mission
- Reporting Onboard
- Course Offerings
- Boarding Officer Course - 5 Weeks
- Boarding Officer Practical Course - 2 Weeks
- BO E-Learning Course - 45 Hours
- Ports, Waterways, Coastal Security Course
- Boarding Team Member Course
- Radiation Detection Level II Operators Course
- Marine Patrol Officers - I Course
- Marine Patrol Officers - T Course
- International Boarding Officer's Course
- Maritime Law Enforcement Boarding Officer Counter Drug Operations Course
- ME "A" School
- Regional Fisheries Training Centers
- BOQS Program
- Accreditation
- Support Services
- Voluntary Education Degree Plans
- MLE Training Material
- Contact MLE Academy
Security Levels
Ports, Waterways, and Coastal Security Course
Description
The program is designed to provide the boarding officer with the specific concepts and practical experience necessary to safely conduct Security Boardings and Law Enforcement Ashore at facilities in compliance with CG policy, US law, and international treaties. Practical exercises will take place onboard a 494’ Merchant vessel and adjacent maritime facility which includes a pier, container yard, entry control point and perimeter fence.
Course Code
502157
Qualification Code
OPSBOCA
Length
5 training days over one week.
Curriculum
- Introduction to the Maritime Industry
- MTSA / ISPS Overview
- Authority and Jurisdiction for PWCS
- Coast Guard policy for conducting PWCS (MSRO Manual)
- Security Boarding Procedures
- Law Enforcement Ashore Procedures
- TWIC enforcement and fraudulent documents
- Security Boarding Case Study
Prerequisites for Attendance
a. Must be a qualified Coast Guard Boarding Officer;
b. Assigned to unit conducting PWCS with at least 18 months remaining at the unit or have orders to a unit conducting PWCS;
c. Member is within maximum allowable weight in accordance with Allowable Weight Standards for Coast Guard Military Personnel, COMDTINST M1020.8 (series); and
d. Member possess, in the opinion of the CO/OIC, the requisite judgment, maturity, attitude, and aptitude to serve as a Boarding Officer (Certified Ashore).
Though it is not a course prerequisite, it is highly recommended students read the Maritime Security and Response Operations Manual (MSRO) COMDTINST M16600.6 and Maritime Law Enforcement Manual Chapter 10 (MLEM) COMDTINST M16247.1 (series) prior to reporting.
Waivers
All waivers must be approved by COMDT (CG-MLE-2).Online Waiver Form.
How to Apply
Submit Electronic Training Request (ETR) via Direct Access
Convenings
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