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Survivor Benefit Plan (RCSBP). To do so you must request enrollment by completing a CG-11221, RCSBP Option - Election Certificate (http://www. uscg.mil/forms/cg/cg_11221.pdf), within one year of obtaining a spouse and/or child. A copy of the marriage and/or birth certificate must accompany the request. If you elect spouse coverage under Option B or C, and your spouse dies, you may suspend your RCSBP spouse coverage. You must notify us and provide a copy of the death certificate. If you elected coverage for both spouse and children, your RCSBP child coverage would continue. If you elect spouse coverage under Option B or C, and later divorce, you have the following rights: • You may suspend your RCSBP spouse coverage by providing a copy of your divorce decree. • You may voluntarily elect to cover your former spouse under the RCSBP. Submit a written request, with a copy of your divorce decree. If you remarry after losing your RCSBP spouse beneficiary, you have the following rights within one year of your remarriage: • Provide the same RCSBP coverage you had for your previous spouse. • Terminate your RCSBP spouse coverage. • Increase your RCSBP Base amount up to full retired pay. (Additional costs will apply.) note: The opportunity to make any changes to your RCSBP election must be made within one year of your remarriage by written notification to us at the address provided below. Commanding Officer (RAS) U.S. Coast Guard Pay & Personnel Center 444 SE Quincy St Topeka KS 66683-3591 How To: Boat Crew Qualifcation Documentation A complete record of each trainee's progress shall be maintained in the E-Training System. • Direct Access (DA) lists position-based competencies for each trainee's billet. Competencies are listed in the Competency Dictionary. A link to the Competency Dictionary can be found at: http://www.uscg.mil/PPC/ps/ member_competencies/about_ competency_codes.htm • The unit Training Officer/Petty Officer is responsible for the establishment and monitoring of the boat crew training program. • The Training Officer shall enter all trainees in the AOPS/ TMT database and assign competencies in TMT/ Assignments as appropriate. • Instructor verifies trainee's performance and is responsible for signing off and documenting all required tasks in TMT. • Instructor should also monitor Currency Drills and Exercises to ensure it is current and accurate. • All underway time shall be recorded in AOPS/TMT or ALMIS. • Final Certification for all boat crew positions and boat type designations shall be documented by the unit Commander in the E-Training System. • Competency Codes reflect the type of boat and crew position for which a member is certified. • When a certified boat crewmember has met the requirements set forth in the U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual, the appropriate competency code is assigned and an entry is made in the individual's personnel record. The Servicing Personnel Office (SPO) yeoman will make a DA entry in the member's PDR after receipt of supporting documentation provided by the command. • Documentation of competencies is critical to the member as well as all levels of the Coast Guard. Review the U.S. Coast Guard Boat Operations and Training (BOAT) Manual Volume I, Part 4, Chapter 7 for additional information. This manual can be found on the Office of Boat Forces intranet website: http://cgweb.comdt.uscg.mil/G-RCB/Manuals.htm 44 RESERVIST � Issue 2 • 2013