There are three qualifications in the boat crew program. They are:

a.Crew Member
b Coxswain
c.Personal Watercraft Operator

Auxiliarists who wish to participate in authorized Auxiliary surface operations must be BQ. The specific requirements (minimum standards) for qualification, currency maintenance, certification, and recertification can be found in the Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual (COMDTINST M16794.51 (series); Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Volume I: Crew Member, COMDTINST M16794.52 (series); Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Volume II: Coxswain, COMDTINST M16794.53 (series); Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Volume III: PWC Operator, COMDTINST M16794.54 (series).

 Boat crew and coxswain training at Station Marblehead.

  Boat crew and coxswain training at Station Marblehead.