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This class is designed to benefit all new members with one or two years or less of Auxiliary membership. Topics covered are: (1) The History of the Auxiliary, (2) First Year Activities, all activities and training that new members should take part in to quickly become productive members of the Auxiliary, (3) Logistics, overview of all of the Staff Officer Positions, (4) Web Services, how to navigate the vast amount of information available to an Auxiliarist, (5), Prevention, details on what this branch of the Auxiliary does, (6) Fellowship, activities to get Auxiliarists involved, (7) OPS and MSU, details on the Operations and Marine Safety, (8) Activity Reporting, how to complete the many Mission Report forms necessary to correctly report the members activity, (9) Mentoring, the importance of having a mentor the first year, (10) Uniforms, how to obtain and properly wear the different types of uniforms, plus Military Protocol, (11) Chain of Leadership, how to navigate the chain of leadership within the Auxiliary, (12) Travel Orders, how to properly complete the travel order reimbursement forms.
Note: Attendees are encouraged to bring a laptop computer for this course.
This is often presented as a “refresher” course that can be offered by any trained instructor. The purpose of this course is to update and remind all operational members of the need to discuss, analyze and plan for the unexpected when preparing to conduct any auxiliary operational patrol. The concept of risk assessment, graduated or adjusted to fit the circumstances is presented and discussed using one or more mock scenarios. Members that have not had a chance to complete this course within their own flotilla or division should plan to attend to avoid going into REYR in December.
The Auxiliary shortened the former eight hour course to four hours in order to bring the concepts of operational risk management to all operational members. This course would complete the requirement for boat crew qualification (and many other qualifications) listed as 4/8hr TCT classes. The elements of risk management, decision making, risk analysis, safety procedures are all prevalent in this presentation. The use of mock scenarios, group discussion and problem solving all serve to help participants learn the necessary parts of team coordination training, operational risk management while developing their graduated assessment of risk.
Your first impressions may be that a Servant Leader literally takes on the role of a servant. However, Servant leadership is a blend and balance between leader and servant. You don’t lose or diminish leadership qualities when becoming a servant leader. You become a better and more inspiring Leader for your Team. You care about the success of your Team more than your own personal success. Your success is the Team’s success. Despite all of our differences in culture, gender, age, and other variables, we have discovered that when leaders are at their personal best there are five core practices common to all: they Model the Way, Inspire a Shared Vision, Challenge the Process, Enable Others to Act, and last but certainly not least, they Encourage the Heart. I would like to share with you just what this means to us as Auxiliarists and hopefully give you some valuable assistance in being the very best Leader that you can be in the USCG Auxiliary!
Spring is upon us, and that means boating season will be starting up soon. Knowing the weather before you head out on patrols is a must! The AUXWEA course was recently redone, and while the course is available for self-paced learning on the Coast Guard website, come to this class and we’ll go over some of the main points to remember with this AUXOP course. If you’re ready to take the test, bring your computer and I can proctor the test for you as well!
This is an introduction to AUXDATA, the Auxiliary Mission Data reporting system. Over two sequential sessions, we will share the duties and job responsibilities involved with becoming a Flotilla Staff Officer for Information Systems. We will show how to use AUXDATA. We will include: how to properly fill out Mission Reports; how to spot mistakes in Mission Reports; some explanations of the various forms and codes used; the importance of accurately reporting mission hours; and what that data is used for. Students should bring laptops, and we will have some temporary logons and passwords, so they can actually do some data entry. This class is for any member who has an interest in getting involved in Auxiliary Information Systems
4 hour class providing instruction on how to properly perform Cardio Pulmonary Respirations. Successful completion of this course will provide the student with a 2 year certification from the American Heart Association.
NOTE: In order to attend this course, you must preregister for it!
3 hour class providing instruction on providing First Aid to individuals who require it. Successful completion of this course will provide the student with a 2 year certification from the American Heart Association.
NOTE: In order to attend this course, you must preregister for it!
This course will cover topics for all qualified Vessel Examiners and Vessel Examiners-in-Training. It will also be of interest for members active in other RBS programs. (PV, PE, and PA.) The course will cover key 2018 focus areas as our members engage the boating public, including new developments in boating equipment, changes in USCG determinations, VSC best practices, changing regulations, and discuss your questions.
A focus on resources and practical techniques for becoming a more proficient examiner; leading VE Blitzes to engage more of our members in the VE mission, ways to reach out to all types of boaters, how to approach boaters, plus the topics of interest to the class participants.
Hands-on demo with paddlecraft (classroom). Engaging the paddling community: who they are, how to find them, and building relationships.
Join us poolside for a demonstration of paddlecraft in action. Our expert paddler will demonstrate paddlecraft in use. Come learn the basics of operating a paddlecraft, see the application of various safety gear, gain insights into creating quality interactions with the paddling community, and see the safety considerations unique to paddling demonstrated. (You will remain dry and poolside)
With a focus on response, the Operations Workshop is required for all active operational members. The 90 minute workshop must be completed by June 30th. We will cover current 9WR specific information and requirements for the operations/response program. The OPs workshop at D-Train will include discussions of crew fitness, crew selection, mission planning and mission supervision, along with the “3rd / 4th man” discussion of extra crew on board the facility.
Every Coast Guard Station has developed “Command Navigation Standards” developed by the Station Officer in Command (OIC), which must be followed by the station’s active duty and reserve crews. With the support of the OTO, station OIC’s have been encouraged to adapt and apply their command navigation standards to Auxiliary underway operations within their AOR. This workshop will explore why Auxiliary Command Navigation Standards are needed and how the Auxiliary can assist in their development. Auxiliary navigation standards from Stations Milwaukee & Cal Harbor will be reviewed.
Every three years qualified Coxswains and Crew must complete a recertification check ride with a Qualification Examiner (QE). This workshop will review what is included in a 3-Year check ride, why it is needed, and what it means to perform tasks to a “…minimum standard qualification,…without assistance,….with little hesitation,…with confidence,…with safety…”
One of the primary responsibilities of the Auxiliary Aid to Navigation Program is the reporting of discrepancies observed on Federal Aids to Navigation (ATON s), Private Aids to Navigation (PATONs) and bridges spanning navigational waterways.
This course is an introduction to the Aton Verifier’s (AV’s) PQS for those just starting and a refresher and an update as to what is new and coming out of national for those already qualified. The main focus is on Bridge inspections, Paton inspections and the proper paperwork for reporting these inspections.
Just a note that this program is not restricted to members that are boat crew. The program is intended to be available to all, meaning even if you don’t want to be - or if for any reason you are unable to be - a boat crew member, Bridge inspections and a lot of the shore PATONS can be checked and inspected by members from the land. This program is an opportunity for ALL members to participate, and is an important part of the true meaning of Team Coast Guard.
This presentation will be facilitated by the 9WR DSO-HR and Deputy Directory for Human Resources focused on sharing ideas and successes that attract people to the Auxiliary. We invite those interested in recruiting (past & present) to share their successes and provide information on how to take an individual who has interests in the Auxiliary into becoming a productive member of the Auxiliary. The presentation's objective are to provide elected leaders, HR program managers and general members tools that will help build flotillas and sustain the Auxiliary of tomorrow.
Stop by and take a look at the opportunities available to Auxiliary members to assist the Coast Guard in their marine safety missions. This orientation session will introduce members to the overall program as well as the specific mission fields where the Coast Guard is requesting assistance as described in the current Sector Lake Michigan Operational Planning Direction. The prerequisites and training requirements for the most common specialty certifications will be discussed.
Exploring Public Affairs: PA is a component of almost every mission we do. Learn some PA basics to make sure that you’re familiar with PA guidelines, know when to include a PA Specialist, and how PA can support your mission activities.
AUXCOM, the Auxiliary Communications Specialty course, focuses on radio communications for the Auxiliary and Coast Guard, providing a broad knowledge of the fundamental principles underlying communications systems in use by both the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary.
Over a two day period (all day Saturday & Sunday), the course will cover 11 chapters followed by a review, and the proctored on-line test will be available. You can achieve success as an AUXCOM Specialist by passing the closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better. In order to take the exam, please bring your computer. AUXCOM is required for AUXOP.
All in water activities will be completed in the hotel pool facility. The pool will be available throughout the day Saturday for those members needing to complete initial or recurring program requirements to qualify for operational status.
NOTE: Any member wanting to do the swim test should schedule this with their mentor!
A conversation with Q&A for leaders and Instructors to gather 'round a table for a few minutes to talk about some changes to the core PE classes so they can go back to their Divisions/Flotillas and support them.
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