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The Deployable Specialized Forces Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia
By Lt. Daniel Clifford
With the advent of the Maritime Law Enforcement (ME) rating and the evolution of critical skill sets within Coast Guard Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF), Tactical Maritime Law Enforcement (MLE) has become a clearly defined community within the Coast Guard.
To recognize this specialized training and heightened standards, the Coast Guard Office of Response (CG-5) recently authorized the Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia for Coast Guardsmen of the Deployable Specialized Forces who are members of the MSST MLE/FP (Maritime Law Enforcement / Force Protection) sections, MSRT DAS (Direct Action Section), and TACLET LEDETs (Law Enforcement Detachment).
The Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia is the same device as the Taclet Pin. The expansion of wear to other members of the DSF outside TACLETs is intended to create a sense of community, inspire pride in those Coast Guardsmen choosing this career path and showing commitment to the Advanced Interdiction Law Enforcement mission.
This change does not affect the device specifications or the manner of wear which remains in accordance with the Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST M1020.6 (SERIES).
Members awarded the permanent TACLET Pin prior to June 1, 2011, are authorized to continue wearing this insignia.
For members currently assigned to a MSRT, MSST or TACLET, your packages can be processed by your command.·
For those members who were previously assigned to one of these teams and who met the requirements set forth in ALCOAST 317/11, you should route the required documents with an endorsement from your commanding officer to the DOG Commander for approval. The preferred documentation is a graduation certificate from BTOC and Boarding Officer certification letter from the time you served at a DSF unit. Any other documentation provided will cause a delay in processing. Once the packages are received, they will be reviewed, and the necessary entry into Direct Access will be made by the DOG staff.
If you were assigned to one of these units prior to the existence of the Basic Tactical Operations Course (BTOC) or its predecessor, the Tactical Training Course (TTC), and you feel you have met the requirements to wear the new insignia you are also encouraged to submit your package for review. Emphasis is placed on Close Quarters Combat (CQC) qualification and not BTOC.
The changes anticipated from the Stem to Stern analysis will have an impact on the requirements to wear the new insignia. The Deployable Operations Group and CG-532 will review the existing requirements and align those with the changes to training and organization of the DSFs. Emphasis will be placed on “Those that have qualifications necessary to deploy as a member of an eligible DSF Team.”
Rest assured, we will ensure that those members of our community continue to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to this unique mission set.
Packages can be submitted by sending the required documentation to:
Commander
Deployable Operations Group
(c/o DG-77)
US COAST GUARD STOP 7400
4200 Wilson Blvd STE 400
Arlington, V 20598-7400
110707-G-BV859-002 Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia
ARLINGTON, Va. -- Lt. Shaun Vaccaro is presented the Tactical Law Enforcement Insignia by Walt Edwards, Deployable Operations Group Training and Assessment Division Chief, at the Deployable Operations Group Headquarters, July 7, 2011. Vaccaro was the first Coast Guard member to receive the insignia under the new guidance that authorizes the device for qualified members from the Deployable Specialized Forces (DSF) community. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Anderson.
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