BMC David Michael Ramsey is a retired U.S. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer (Boatswain’s Mate Chief), federal law enforcement officer, and designated U.S. Coast Guard Surfman #374. Throughout his military career, he specialized in tactical weapons training, maritime border security, and high-risk operational planning. [1]

Career & Duty Profile

• Rank & Rating: Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC), U.S. Coast Guard (Retired).
• Surfman Qualification: Certified as Surfman #374, a elite qualification tasked with operating rescue watercraft in extreme breaking surf conditions.
• Weapons Expertise: Served as a Small Arms Instructor and the M240 Bravo Machine Gun Course Manager, supervising crew-served weapons proficiency, tactical range operations, and maintenance.[1, 2]
• Operational Leadership: Acted as a Chief of Operations, coordinating vessel scheduling, crew readiness, and multi-agency regional patrols alongside state sheriffs and game wardens. [1]
• Agency Foundations: Identified as a founding member of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)following its integration of the Coast Guard in 2003.

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