Coast Guard Surfman Insignia

United States Coast Guard Surfman Insignia

Criteria: The Surfman Badge is issued to enlisted Coast Guard personnel who qualify as Coxswains authorized to operate surf boats in heavy surf. Surf boats are designed to operate under extreme weather and sea conditions. To be awarded the Surfman Badge, a service member must train in actual surf and breaking bar conditions, accumulate a minimum amount of hours operating in these conditions, while conducting practical exercises and undergoing a rigorous underway check ride as well as an oral review board. The Surfman Badge is senior to the Coxswain Badge, and Coast Guard regulations do not permit the simultaneous wear of both badges.