To enhance and promote operational safety, bridge team coordination, and operational risk management throughout the cutter fleet. Graduates of this course will apply the principles of Bridge Resource Management and Operational Risk Management during both operational planning and mission execution in order to prevent or reduce mishaps. Although not pipeline, this course is required by all operations officers and operations petty officers serving aboard non-major cutters. BRM Scope
This is a four-day training course designed to prepare personnel to meet the demands of an operations officer or an operations petty officer billet on classes of cutters other than WMSL, WHEC, and WMEC. Instructional topics include operational risk management, principles of bridge resource management, crew endurance management, mission planning, and the application of navigation rules. This course meets the requirements for annual ORM refresher training as required by the Operational Risk Management Instruction, COMDTINST 3500.3.
American Council on Education (A.C.E.) Accreditation
Course #: 500686
Location: Coast Guard Academy, New London, Connecticut
Length: 1 week (31 hours)
Exhibit Dates: 1/11–Present
Credits: In the lower-division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in bridge watchkeeping (2/11)
Staff
| Commander AlDante Vinciguerra |
School Chief |
860-701-6675 |
| Lieutenant Matthew Kolodica |
Assistant School Chief |
860-701-8222 |
| Lieutenant Christian Medick |
Senior Instructor |
860-444-6872 |
| Master Chief Jason Griffin |
Instructor |
860-701-6476 |
| Senior Chief Nicholas Pupo |
Boat Forces School Chief |
860-701-6693 |
| MKC Reinaldo Gonzalez |
Boat Forces Assistant School Chief |
860-701-6621 |
| Mr. John Hayes |
Training Specialist |
860-701-6318 |
