In the belief that it might prevent them being executed for espionage, all of the coastwatchers were commissioned as Royal Australian Naval Volunteer Reserve officers, and they were directed by Lieutenant Commander Eric Feldt, who was located at Townsville in Australia.
Crezând că ar putea preveni executarea lor pentru spionaj, toți acești paznici erau înrolați ca ofițeri navali în rezervă ai Marinei Australiene, și se aflau sub comanda locotenent-comandorului Eric Feldt, aflat la Townsville, Australia.