This one-week course is designed for those persons who intend to apply for officer positions on government owned contract-operated Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels. Training modules include Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Defense, and Damage Control. The course also includes Military Sealift Command's Environmental Protection Officer Program, which includes laws, pollution, ozone depletion, and hazardous materials handling with protective clothing and emergency response procedures. Renewal is required every 5 years.

Note: Members holding a “Not Fit For Duty” slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

MSC Approval:

Basic Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRN)
This course is recognized as meeting the Military Sealift Command's standards and content and meets the standards of NATO STANAG 2520 CBRN Defense, Standards for Education, Training and Evaluation - ATP 3.8.1, Vol. III.

Shipboard Damage Control
This course is recognized as meeting Military Sealift Command's standards and content for Damage Control Training and the content of the U.S. Navy's General Shipboard Damage Control (K-495-0045) course.

Marine Environmental Programs Course
This course is recognized as meeting the standards and content of MSC's Marine Environmental Course.

This 2-week course is designed as a string of classes that meet the MSC requirements and standards set forth in COMSCINST 5530.3 (series) for personnel sailing on MSC vessels. It consists of 7 individual classes: Security Watchstander Basic (once in a lifetime), Security Watchstander Advanced (annual renewal), Small Arms Certification (annual renewal), Ships Reaction Forces (3-year renewal), CBRN (5-year renewal), Damage Control (5-year renewal), and Marine Environmental Programs (5-year renewal).

PLEASE NOTE:

• Students are expected to attend class on Saturday. Sunday is the only day you will have off.
• Members holding a “Not Fit For Duty” slip are not eligible to take this course.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: Long pants, closed-toed shoes, and a hat with a brim (ex. baseball cap)

MSC Approval: MSC approval information for each of the individual courses may be found on the school’s website under Curriculum.

This 1-day course will prepare the mariner to perform watchstanding duties aboard MSC governed vessels and is a prerequisite for Ships Reaction Force duty. Subjects covered are Advanced Cuffing, Baton training, and Mechanical Advantage Control Holds (M.A.C.H.) and takedowns. Renewal is required yearly.

PLEASE NOTE: Security Watchstander Advanced is included with the Small Arms class.

• It is optional and will be taught on Friday.
• Students opting to take Security Watchstander Advanced should expect to be in class all day on Friday.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: None

MSC Approval: This course is recognized as meeting the Military Sealift Command’s standards and content and meets the standards of COMSCINST 5530.3 series.

This 3-day (Monday - Wednesday) course introduces the mariner to the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) they will need to be a member of the Ships Reaction Force (SRF) when sailing aboard ships governed by the Military Sealift Command (MSC). This course combines classroom lecture and scenario-based practicals. Some topics covered are Deadly Force decision making UoF, equipment, communications, team movement, and close quarter combat (CQC). Renewal is required every 3 years.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Students are required to have a current Small Arms certificate to be eligible to attend this class.  Any student who arrives to this course without a current Small Arms certificate will be dropped from the class.
• Students should expect to be in class all day on Wednesday.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: Security Watchstander Basic, Security Watchstander Advanced, and Small Arms qualification on M9 and M500.

Special Requirements: None

MSC Approval: This course is recognized as meeting the Military Sealift Command’s standards and content and meets the standards of COMSCINST 5530.3 series.

Small Arms Course

This 1-week course will cover the safe care and operation of multiple firearms used aboard Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessels manned by civilian mariners. Also, specific rules of engagement pertaining to each force protection team unit will be covered. The objective of this course is to educate the civilian mariner in the safe and proper handling of the 9mm semi-automatic pistol, 7.62 mm semi-automatic rifle, and 12-gauge pump operated shotgun. The participant will qualify in courses of fire as set down by the Military Sealift Command and the United States Navy, using live fire exercises at an approved firing range. All training and instruction will be in accordance with OPNAVINST.3591.1 Series. Renewal is required yearly.
 

Security Watchstander Advanced

This 1-day course will prepare the mariner to perform watchstanding duties aboard MSC governed vessels and is a prerequisite for Ships Reaction Force duty. Subjects covered are Advanced Cuffing, Baton training, and Mechanical Advantage Control Holds (M.A.C.H.) and takedowns. Renewal is required yearly.

PLEASE NOTE: Security Watchstander Advanced is included with the Small Arms class.

• It is optional and will be taught on Friday.
• Students opting to take Security Watchstander Advanced should expect to be in class all day on Friday.

Course Capacity: 12 students

Prerequisites: None

Special Requirements: To be qualified to participate in this course, the member must never have been convicted of a felony or any crime of domestic violence.

MSC Approval:

Small Arms Course
This course is recognized as meeting the standards and content of OPNAVINST 3591.1 Series Small Arms Training and Qualification and the Military Sealift Command's Small Arms Training and Qualification of Instruction.

Security Watchstander Advanced
This course is recognized as meeting the Military Sealift Command’s standards and content and meets the standards of COMSCINST 5530.3 series.