Another compensation for the hardships involved is that with small crews, officers have the opportunity to be "captain" with only the rank of lieutenant, bringing overall responsibility and sense of achievement.
若加上本俸後比較，飛彈快艇尉級軍官的月薪，相當於其他船艦中校二級艦長的薪水。儘管任務艱鉅，但是待遇高，加上快艇員額少，上尉官階就有機會當「艇長」，可以操控全局，成就感也高。