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Patrol Craft Officer
MASL P145909

THIS IS A HIGH-RISK COURSE

Objective:

To provide students the specialized training necessary to safely and effectively plan and execute patrol craft operations in riverine and littoral environments.

Length/Scope:

Nine-week course consists of instruction in patrol craft familiarization, mission planning, navigation in riverine and littoral environments, intercepts, seamanship, the use of GPS, grid maps, radar and night vision equipment, basic communications, principles of board and search, patrol formations, weapons training, patrol craft movement and formations during daylight and night time hours, insertion and extraction of forces, immediate action drills. A final riverine and littoral field training exercise which is conducted in conjunction with the Patrol Officer’s Communication Course to ensure that all students have accomplished course objectives.

Special Information:

This course is designed for junior officers and enlisted personnel. In addition to the general prerequisites, students should be familiar with small craft operations and be in good physical shape. NAVSCIATTS will issue all students the necessary safety and training equipment required for this course. Students are required to bring a set of boots and at least two sets of camouflaged utilities.