EP 1130-2-500
27 Dec 96
APPENDIX M
CORPS OF ENGINEERS MOTORBOAT LICENSE
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
M-1. General. Motorboat Operators License, ENG Form 3962 and Operators Identification Card
OF 346, will be issued to all motorboat operators covered under paragraph 4c(1), Chapter 7, ER
1130-2-500, who do not have a current motorboat license issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The
licenses are serially numbered and Districts will maintain a permanent log record of all issuances. The
Operators Identification Card SF 46, used for this purpose will contain the same number as the
Motorboat Operators License and will be modified as follows:
a. Front of Form - Strike the words "MOTOR VEHICLE"; "vehicles and/or"; and
"Government vehicles."
b. Back of Form - Strike the words "VEHICLE AND/OR" and in that column, list
"Motorboat." Under the CAPACITY column indicate the class or size of motorboat.
The card will be carried by the operator whenever he is operating a boat. The license and card will
be valid for use in any Corps District and a transferee will not be required to renew until the
expiration date of his Corps of Engineers license, or U.S. Coast Guard license.
M-2. Qualifications.
a. One year experience in the operation of motorboats or the successful completion of a
training course as prescribed in ER 385-1-91.
b. Satisfactory completion of the tests and examinations required by ER 385-1-91.
M-3. Suspension or Revocation. District Commanders may suspend or permanently withdraw a
license when determined necessary for the following reasons:
a. Reckless, negligent, or careless operation.
b. Willful damage to a Corps of Engineers motorboat.
c. Violation of Coast Guard Rules of the Road in a manner to endanger life and property.
d. Misconduct which warrants suspension of license.
M-4. Posting. All licenses will be posted in accordance with the policy for Inspection Certificates
as outlined in paragraph 7-8a(1), Chapter 7, Section 3, ER 1130-2-500.
M-5. Renewal. The expiration date for an original license or renewal will be five years from date of
issue. Applicants for renewal will meet the following requirements:
a. Certify that they have operated a motorboat at least three months in the last two years.
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