Coast Guard Officer-In-Charge Afloat Device SBBP~106_AFAFDSM-plate • Non-freezing two way zipper

• Non-freezing two way zipper and zippered underarms

and the key

Officer - issued to a general or flag officer that is below the chief of staff

First approved for wear by the Coast Guard in 1967

Boatswain's Mates are trained and supervise all activities relating to seamanship

Coast Guard Officer-In-Charge Afloat Device SBBP~106_AFAFDSM-plate • Non-freezing two way zipperUnited States Coast Guard Officer In Charge Afloat Device Criteria: The Officer In Charge (OINC) Afloat Device is pewter toned with a Coast Guard shield and anchor superimposed on a rope grommet. Enlisted members who have earned an OINC device and subsequently advance to officer status may continue to wear the device until they qualify for an equivalent "Officers" command device, at which time the enlisted device will no longer be worn.