COMDTINST 1650.18 — Master Marine Inspector Certificate

COMDTINST 1650.18 governs the policies, procedures, and standards for administering the Master Marine Inspector Certificate program.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1650.18
  • Title: MASTER MARINE INSPECTOR CERTIFICATE
  • Date: 1/18/2017
  • Proponent: CG-741

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It describes certificate design and numbering, eligibility for Officers and Civilians, qualifying billets, execution, funding, and review. Candidates must meet service, training, competency, and documentation requirements, while the program remains voluntary.

Applies to: Officers and Civilians must meet the following requirements:

Topics covered

  • Master Marine Inspector Certificate
  • Marine Inspector Course
  • Qualifying service time
  • Advanced Journeyman Marine Inspector status
  • Advanced competencies
  • Qualifying billets
  • Certificate issuance
  • Certificate funding

Questions and answers

How much qualifying service time is required for the certificate?

Candidates must have 12 years of service time in qualifying billets, listed below, in order to receive credit toward the certificate.

What status and competencies must candidates have?

Candidates must have earned AJMI status and have obtained four of the ten advanced competencies as defined in Reference (a).

What documentation can candidates provide to prove eligibility?

Any candidate (active duty, current civilian employees or retired Coast Guard personnel) who meet the listed criteria may provide Commandant (CG-741) with official documentation (Officer Evaluation Report, Employee Summary Sheet, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD Form 214, etc.) proving eligibility.

How many certificates can be issued during a member's career?

Only one certificate will be issued during a member’s career; therefore, if an eligible recipient desires a certificate closer to retirement, or to capture more time, they should contact Commandant (CG-741) for direction.

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