James Paradiso

Military Service:

• Rank: Chief Petty Officer

  Branch/Position: Coast Guard

  Period: October 2000 - August 2023

  Occupation: BM - Boatswain's Mate

  Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

  Duties Description:
  Boatswain's Mates are proficient in marlin spike, deck and boat seamanship, are the principal enlisted rating for command afloat and ashore, and have a working knowledge of all Coast Guard programs (SAR, ATON, etc.) performed or related to the marine environment. They manage, supervise, and administer personnel and facilities as the OinCs and XPOs of cutters, stations, Aids to Navigation Teams (ANT's), and other units. Boatswain's Mates train, direct, and supervise personnel in military duties and all activities relating to seamanship, in painting and upkeep of ship's structure, rigging, deck equipment and boats.

  Training courses:

  • Merchant Mariner Credential 100-TON
  • First Aid/CPR

Education:

• Marlboro High School

  High School

  Period: October 1996 - June 2000