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27-footer from USCG Station Muskegon trains in coming alongside
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While we were in Muskegon, MI we took cadets from the West Michigan Division aboard for some underway training. Here a YP cadet instructs his West Michigan relief on steering
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Vessel Boarding is on of the most dangerous jobs for the USCG and is part of their law enforcement mission. All the more important in the post 9-11 world. The YP provides an unfamiliar training ground for them.
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Training aboard is a 100% hands on experience. The cadets are expected to perform all aspects necessary to operating a ship underway, while under the supervision of experienced former Merchant Marine and USN/USCG personnel. Here SR Hocutt works the navigation plot.
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