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Retired Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC) David Michael Ramsey is a highly decorated U.S. Coast Guard veteran officially certified as Surfman #374. He completed a 20-year military career specializing in elite heavy-weather search and rescue, federal law enforcement, and emergency operations management. [1]

Core Military & Maritime Qualifications

  • Surfman Certification (#374): Earned on March 10, 2006, at Station Cape Disappointment, qualifying him to command 47-foot and 52-foot Motor Lifeboats in extreme breaking surf. [1]
  • Chief Boatswain’s Mate (BMC): Advanced leadership certification in physical logistics, deck operations, and emergency incident command structures.
  • Chief of Operations: Served as operations manager for the largest enlisted unit in the U.S. Coast Guard. [1]
  • Federal Law Enforcement Officer: Certified Coast Guard Boarding Officer managing maritime security, vessel compliance, and tactical border enforcement. [1]
  • Merchant Mariner Credential (MMC): Held a certified 100-Ton Master Captain’s License from 2005 through 2021. [1]
  • Small Arms Instructor: Certified to train military personnel in defensive weapons handling and tactical force readiness. [1]
  • Ready for Operations (RFO) Inspector: Qualified to evaluate and audit unit deployment readiness, safety metrics, and operational standards. [1]

Advanced Military Education & Training

  • USCG Chiefs Academy: Completed advanced senior enlisted leadership development via the Altus Tendo program.
  • Air Force NCO Academy (NCOA): Graduated from joint-service non-commissioned officer management training.
  • Instructor Development School: Certified in curriculum development, instructional design, and personnel coaching.
  • Advanced Outdoor Film and Production School: Specialized technical training in media, cinematography, and survival documentation. [1]

Major Decorations & Citations

  • AFRAS Gold Medal: Awarded by the Association for Rescues at Sea in Washington, D.C., for orchestrating a flawless life-saving rescue in 25-to-35-foot breaking surf in the Pacific Northwest. [1]
  • Lifesaving Awards: Recipient of numerous high-level medals recognizing the rescue of hundreds of lives across his 20-year operational career. [1]

Are you looking for specific details on the rescue mission that earned him the AFRAS Gold Medal, or do you need his qualifications framed for a corporate risk management role?

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