COMDTINST 16114.35
6. ELIGIBILITY. The PSP consists of three training levels: (1) entry, (2) intermediate, and (3)
advanced. All Boatswain's Mate Third Class (BM3) and Boatswain's Mate Strikers (SNBM) are
eligible to enter the PSP at level (1). BM3s are eligible to enter the PSP at level (2), and BM2s and
BM1s are eligible to enter the PSP at level (2) or (3) if prerequisites listed in table (1) are met.
Members that do not meet the prerequisites may apply as alternates.
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Rank
SNBM or BM3
BM3 or BM2
BM2 or BM1
Qualifications
None required
MLB Coxswain or
MLB Heavy Weather
other coxswain*
Coxswain
Time remaining
2 years
2 years
on enlistment
*Qualified coxswains on any standard boat who apply for the PSP will be alternates to MLB coxswains.
Table 1. PSP Prerequisites
7. PROCEDURES. Final surfman qualification can only be completed at a surf station or the
National Motor Lifeboat School (NMLBS). All rated BMs assigned to these units are considered to
be in the PSP. Procedures for other rated BMs desiring to become surfmen are listed below.
a. Members at Surf Stations - No action necessary. Rated BMs not wishing to qualify as surfmen
should immediately advise their Commanding Officer/Officer in Charge (CO/OINC), modify
their e-resume, and will be subject to transfer.
b. Members at Non-Surf Motor Lifeboat (MLB) Stations - Members should notify their CO/OINC,
apply for the PSP using the procedures in paragraph 8 below, and begin working on PSP
objectives listed in table 4 as they are able.
c. Members at Non-MLB Stations - Members should notify their CO/OINC, apply for the PSP
using the procedures in paragraph 8 below, and begin working on PSP objectives listed in table 4
as they are able. Members should qualify as coxswain on all unit boats.
8. APPLICATION AND SELECTION.
a. Application Procedures: To apply for the PSP, members must complete a Direct Access e-
resume. On the e-resume, members must:
(1) State their desire to become a surfman.
(2) Indicate PSP level training completed or in progress.
(3) Obtain a command endorsement.
(4) Request assignment to NMLBS or a surf station listed in Table 2 below.
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