Security Levels
PSU Basic Skills Course
501567
Course Contacts:
(910) 440-6039
PURPOSE:
This course provides Port Security Unit (PSU) personnel E-1 through O-5 with the information and basic skills required of a PSU team member during deployment in accordance with United States Coast Guard regulations to include COMDINST, Doctrine and TTP. The student will be required to complete classroom and practical field exercises. There will be a number of practical exercises and live fire training evolutions.
DURATION:
12 Days
PREREQUISITES:
- PQS qualified on the M16/M4 IAW Coast Guard Ordnance manual, COMDTINST 8000.2 (series) with PQS completed within 90 days of report date and properly annotated on Form CG-3029 (Small Arms Record of Firing Report).
- Current Basic Rifle Marksmanship Course (BRMC) qualification IAW Coast Guard Ordnance Manual, COMDTINST 8000.2 (series).
- Successful Completion of the physical fitness test IAW COMDTINST M16114.9D Boat Crew Training Manual.
- Must be fit for full duty and not taking any medication that may affect reflexes or judgment.
- No history of alcohol or drug abuse, and no court martial during current enlistment.
AMPLIFYING INFORMATION:Note: Students are required to supply documentation validating completion of course prerequisites no later than the first day of training.
- Student must report with medical records on the day of in-processing (Actual Medical Record).
- If wearing correctable lenses, must possess M40 gas mask lens inserts and two pairs of glasses for training purposes.
- Student must meet and maintain the current height and weight standards (reference ALCOAST 468_09) and update physical characteristics in Direct Access a maximum of 30 days prior to the first day of the course.
- (PQS will be confirmed upon arrival to SMTC and failure may result in disenrollment).
EQUIPMENT LIST:
*Parent commands/students are responsible for ensuring all equipment is brought, inspected, and certified upon reporting to SMTC. Equipment will be inspected upon arrival to SMTC and members arriving without proper equipment may be disenrolled. It is highly recommended that students contact the airlines for restrictions on check-in baggage and plan accordingly. You might have to bring more than one bag. See airline for details.
Print Check off sheet
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Minimum QTY |
Description |
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Soft body armor (level IIIA) with level IV plates (It is recommended that the students get acclimated to wearing the full kit before arriving to the course. Students can expect to wear the kit for 12 hours a day IAW DOGINST 4130.2). |
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1 |
Ballistic helmet (Level IIIA) in accordance with the DOGINST 4130.2 . |
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1 |
Individual first aid kit (IAW Tactical Medical Manual, COMDTINST M16601.16 series) |
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1 |
M40A1 Protective Field Mask (Gas Mask) with Carrier |
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1 |
Sleeping Bag |
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1 |
Triple Mag Pouch (5.56) |
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1 |
Butt Pack (Optional) |
Individual Equipment:
Check off |
Minimum QTY |
Description |
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1 |
Boots |
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2 |
Desert Camouflage Uniform (DCU) or Navy Working Uniform, if issued. The minimum number of sets required is 3. |
| 2 | Utility Uniform Cover | |
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1 |
Foul weather gear – Top and bottom (Cold, rain, etc) – See *Note 3 |
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1 |
Personal hygiene items (Shower shoes, towels, etc) to include foot powder |
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1 |
PT uniforms (IAW ALCOAST 278/09 Required PT Uniform) – See *Note 3 |
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1 |
Running Shoes |
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1 |
Appropriate Civilian Attire (see SMTC web site for more information) |
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1 |
Combination lock |
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1 |
Medical alert tags/bracelet (As required) |
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2 |
Eyeglasses w/ prescription pro-mask insert as required |
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1 |
Seabag or flight bag that can be locked with a padlock |
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6 |
Undergarments for 6 days (minimum) |
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1 |
Gloves with inserts |
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1 |
Baby Wipes (Optional) |
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1 |
Insulated boots during winter months (Optional) |
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1 |
Multi-Utility Tool (Ex: Gerber, Leatherman, etc) (Optional) |
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1 |
Poncho and Poncho Liner (Optional) |
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1 |
Watch Cap (Optional) |
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1 |
Long Underwear (Optional) |
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1 |
Blue Sweatshirt (Plain or USCG, No hood Preferred) (Optional) |
* Note 1: Unit specific t-shirts, ball caps or wickable clothing is not authorized with USCG uniform. All CCU/DCU must be in accordance with DOGINST 1020.1B. Unit and individual patches must be removed prior to reporting to SMTC.
** Note 2: Quota cancellations/changes/messages – parent commands shall send student cancellation/changes messages to SMTC, TQC and DOG prior to convening to provide time to reissue orders. No substitutions will be accepted if official message has not been received and may result in members being disenrolled.
*** Note 3: MCB Camp Lejeune, NC can experience harsh winter and summer conditions. Students should be prepared for various weather conditions during the training environment.
Individual Documentation:
Check off |
Minimum QTY |
Description |
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1 |
Military identification card |
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1 |
Complete medical questionnaire |
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1 |
Copy of DD-2766 adult preventive/chronic care flowsheet and actual medical records |
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1 |
Current CG-3029s for M16. |
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1 |
CG-3029s for PQS on the M16. PQS shall be completed within 90 days of report date. (PQS will be confirmed upon arrival to SMTC and failure may result in disenrollment). |
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Memo from parent command stating student successfully completed the physical fitness test IAW COMDTINST M16114.9D Boat Crew Training Manual, within 180 days of convening class date. |
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Training Quota Management Center (TQC) List of Available Courses
PSU Basic Skills Course is accredited by the American Council on Education.
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