USCG-OUPV-L1.2
Routes: near coastal, Great Lakes and inland
USCG-OUPV-M1 · The OUPV credential · USCG-OUPV-M1-A What the six-pack authorises, the three routes, eligibility, and the sea service that earns it.
An OUPV is issued for a route, and the route is decided by where you got your time. Three routes exist. Choosing the wrong one on your application is the most common self-inflicted delay at the Regional Exam Centre.
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