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. (JP 4-01.6)
COXSWAIN
Meaning of COXSWAIN in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012