David Michael Ramsey is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer (BMC) and recognized Surfman #374 who built a distinguished career specializing in maritime rescue, law enforcement, and small arms instruction. [1, 2]

Career Overview

• Rank & Rating: Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC), United States Coast Guard.
• Distinction: Earned the highly coveted and elite title of Surfman (Certification #374), qualification reserved for experts in operating rescue boats in extreme surf and breaking seas.
• Post-Military Service: Retired Federal Law Enforcement Officer. [1]

Operational & Instruction Roles

During his military service and subsequent law enforcement career, Chief Ramsey filled critical operational command and instructional responsibilities: [1, 2]

• Chief of Operations: Managed specialized naval surface programs including vessel operations, crew scheduling, and comprehensive readiness training. [1]
• Small Arms Instructor: Served as a primary weapons and tactical instructor, training military personnel and joint task forces in weapons handling and safety proficiency. [1, 2]
• Interagency Liaison: Partnered extensively with regional sheriffs, police forces, and game wardens across the Gulf Coast region (including Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama) to combat trafficking and coordinate river patrols. [1]

If you want to look further into his history, please let me know if you are researching a specific rescue operation he was involved in or if you need clarity on Coast Guard Surfman requirements.