COMDTINST 16672.5A
(4)
Exam Results. After grading an examination, the Institute forwards the results via
letter to the member. The address for mailing Merchant Marine Rules of the Road
examination results is:
Commanding Officer (NRT)
U.S. Coast Guard Institute
5900 SW 64th St., RM 235
Oklahoma City, OK 73169-6990
c.
Prospective Command Cadre (CO/XO/OIC/XPO) Procedures.
(1)
Members anticipating to be screened or in the candidate pool for an afloat
command cadre position are strongly encouraged to prepare early and take the
exam prior to attending the Prospective CO/XO/OIC/XPO Afloat Course
(340380). The first class convening typically starts during the last week of
January, each year.
(2)
Members shall provide a copy of their DWO completion certificate or other proof
of completion (if recently completed before PCO/PXO course attendance) upon
arrival at the Command and Operations School. CG-37RCU, in conjunction with
the Command and Operations School staff, will review class rosters and individual
training records in Direct Access to confirm compliance with this Instruction.
(3)
If members are unable to take the DWO exam prior to PCO/PXO course
attendance, or failed the first attempt prior to attendance, members shall be
prepared to take the DWO exam during the first week of the PCO/PXO course.
The Command and Operations School stands ready to assist in scheduling and
proctoring the exam.
(4)
Based on Command and Operations School reports concerning DWO completion,
CG-37RCU will follow up with individuals who need to take the exam after
attendance at the PCO/PXO course.
(5)
Members requesting a PCO/PXO course waiver shall provide a copy of or proof of
DWO Exam completion before the waiver is considered.
8.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECT AND IMPACT CONSIDERATIONS. Environmental
considerations were examined in the development of this Instruction and have been
determined to be not applicable.
9.
FORMS/REPORTS. None.
ROBERT C. PARKER /s/
Rear Admiral, U. S. Coast Guard
Assistant Commandant for Capabilities
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