
Radio Boat Forces
Radio Boat Forces offers essential discussions on maritime operations, professional development, open-source policy updates, and field insights from around the country. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Nevertheless, Radio Boat Forces provides exclusive content with leading experts, offering operational and leadership insights, as well as special guest interviews addressing mission-critical topics such as search and rescue, maritime law enforcement, aids to navigation, and other Coast Guard mission areas.
Whether you serve in the Coast Guard, a maritime partner agency, or consider yourself a military or maritime enthusiast, Radio Boat Forces delivers practical knowledge, historical insights, and other engaging content with a touch of light-hearted fun along the way.
Radio Boat Forces
Pathway to OIC - Final
In this closing episode, CAPT Jason Aleksak (CG-731) and BMCM Grant Heffner (BM-RFMC) share parting thoughts on the evolving pathway to command, emphasizing key takeaways from the series and the importance of leadership development.
Rounding off the conversation is BMCM Justin Olson, OIC STA Duluth, who offers his perspective on achieving enlisted command. Drawing from his extensive experience, he discusses the challenges and opportunities of this leadership role, providing actionable advice for those aspiring to follow a similar path.
This is an Unofficial Podcast. All views expressed are solely those of the hosts/guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.