COMDTINST 16114.35
Dist
Station
State
Dist
Station
State
Merrimack River
MA
Quillayute River
WA
D1
D13
Chatham
MA
Grays Harbor
WA
Barnegat Light
NJ
Cape Disappointment
WA
D5
Oregon Inlet
NC
Tillamook Bay
OR
Hatteras Inlet
NC
Depoe Bay
OR
Humboldt Bay
CA
Yaquina Bay
OR
D11
Noyo River
CA
Siuslaw River
OR
Bodega Bay
CA
Umpqua River
OR
Golden Gate
CA
Coos Bay
OR
Morro Bay
CA
Chetco River
OR
Table 2. Coast Guard Surf Stations
b. Command Screening. Command recommendation is the primary method to screen potential
prospective surfman. At a minimum, commands should assess the following characteristics
when preparing a Direct Access endorsement:
(1) Eligibility. Does the member meet all requirements to enter the program?
(2) Desire / motivation. Does the member possess the drive to persevere through a long and
difficult qualification process?
(3) Performance. Has member been proactive in performance of duties and in pursuing
qualifications and advancement?
(4) Judgment. Has the member exercised good judgment and decision-making ability? Has the
member shown sufficient maturity?
c. Notice of Selection. Non-surfman BM rated members that receive assignment to a surf station or
NMLBS based upon their request are enrolled in the PSP. A notation to that effect will be made
in the member's orders.
9. PROGRAM COMPLETION AND EXITS.
a. Program Completion. Upon qualification as surfmen, members begin a 4 year assignment at their
current unit as duty surfmen. If no billets are available at their current unit, members may be
transferred to another surf unit.
b. Follow-on Assignments. Follow-on assignments for surfmen include command cadre positions
at boat stations and NMLBS instructor. Surfmen will also have opportunities for non-surf
billets. Some recommended career paths for surfmen are listed below:
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