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I think the officer ratio could be skewed due to the large air wing in the guard. All those helios and C-130s. Certainly pilots are all officers.

What size boat requires an officer on board?

The couple of Academy grads I've known sure didn't have connections to get in.

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What size boat requires an officer on board?

Generally speaking, coastal patrol boats (87') and larger cutters will have commissioned CO's. Some of the CPB's may be commanded by senior enlisted, not sure. Smaller vessels are either assigned to a station and operate with rotating crews or are independent commands with enlisted Officer-in-Charge. Boat stations are typically commanded by a Chief, Senior Chief, Master Chief or Warrant Officer.

The helo and fixed wing pilots are officers.