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Not unlike the other Sailors onboard, Force Protection is a large part of our duties in todays Navy.

Sounds like you got it to me Doc,

Boatswain The term boatswain is the oldest title in the sea service. It is derived from the Old English batswegen or batsuen (boat's swain or husband). In Saxon times the boatswain was in command.  In medieval England, he was the officer who made the ship go, having charge of the masts...

The Buffer is the Chief of the Deck Dept and the Coxn is the Chief of the ship or Unit. The Buffer is the seamanship expert onboard and he is responsible to advise command on all aspects of seamanship. 

  :yellow::cdn: :yellow: Ever had a question for the CBM? Feel free to ask.

The Buffer is Back,  Any questions?

Dimsum The following are subjects that are not instructed to Naval reserves. CoXswain Small Boats/Coxswain Rescue (RHIB as the Boat); Participate in a RAS; Participate in Seamanship Evolution; Conduct Above Water Demoiltions;and Carry Out Maintenance Administration.

The Boatswain's Call  :cdn: In former days it was worn in English ships as a badge of rank, because it was always used for passing orders. For years it was even worn as a badge of office os the Lord High Admiral of England and his successors up to 1562. Thereafter it was used in the English...

Well thanks for the vote of confidants regarding my professional knowledge. I do however want to point out that I'm definitely not an expert when it comes to the Bosn's on the MCDV's and who does what there. I can comment on the training of both Reg and Reserve Boatswains. There are lots of...

The Quartermaster trade is a recognized trade in many Navies of the world, but in the Canadian Navy, the QM is obsorbed in the Bosn trade. The QM at sea is the senior member of the watch on deck, and alongside, He/She is the name of the senior person on watch (duty) at the Brow (gangway). While...

The Bosn has several duties on-board ship on the Bridge during their Watch on Deck duties at sea. They specifically conduct , Helm, Throttles, Lookout and Bosnmate on the bridge. At Sea a Bosn can expect to spend as much as 12 hrs a day on the bridge. During the course of their trades training a...

The Buffer is typically a CPO2 on a major warship and can be a MS on a minor war vessel. The Buffer is a slang term for Chief Boatswains Mate CBM The term Buffer came from the old days when the Buffer was considered the Buffer between the Officers (Command) and the crew (NCM's)

Everything you've wanted to ask the Buffer, but are scared to ask. CBM :cdn: