(DoD) A person in charge of a small craft (in the Army, a Class B or smaller craft) who often functions as the helmsman. For a causeway ferry, the pilot is in charge with the coxswain performing helmsman functions. See causeway.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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