For others who aspire to become coxswains, the current training program is very challenging in the classroom and on the water. Throughout the training, the importance of teamwork is reinforced and safety always comes first. My sincere thanks to Phill Smith for being my mentor and putting up with my numerous dumb questions.
Our Flotilla Commander, Vice Flotilla Commander and Flotilla Staff Officer for Member Training also deserve a word of thanks for the incredible amount of time that they devoted to structuring and ultimately carrying out a very lengthy and complex training program. This training has enabled me to become ready for operations while striving to be Semper Paratus.
