NWS personnel achieve small craft qualification
Recently, Lieutenant Commander Timothy McMichael, JB Charleston 628th Security Force Squadron, deputy commander (left) and Capt. Timothy Sparks, Joint Base Charleston - Naval Weapons Station commander (right) presented small craft qualification insignia to Master at Arms First Class Ethan Holland, Master at Arms First Class Mark Van Wyck, Master at Arms Second Brian Cobb and Mr. Scott Olson.
By achieving the small craft insignia these individuals are recognized as subject matter experts in harbor patrol operations. The qualifying process includes seamanship and navigation training, maritime security patrol operations, two tactical exercises and an oral board.