Transcript U.S.C.G.Auxiliary Flotilla 18-06

U.S.C.G.Auxiliary
Flotilla 18-06
Orientation Meeting for
Prespective,New and Old members
Prepared by
Ed Wanamaker-Flotilla Commander
What does the Auxiliary
offer you
• A chance to give something back to your
country, and recreational boaters
• Free training in several different
programs –all free-you supply the time
• Fellowship with your fellow members
• A chance to interface with areas civic
associations and marinas
What does the Auxiliary
expect from you
• Attend as many meetings as you possibly
can
• Participation in a Auxiliary program
• Pitch in where ever you can, at Parades,
Open Houses, Public appearances,
• Clerical support to the stations
Auxiliary Membership
• The requirements are as follows for all
interested:
• Must be a min of 17 yrs old
• Must be a citizen of the USA
• Must be capable of passing the security
screening process
• You do not have to own a boat or PWC
• You do not have to know how to swim
Auxiliary Structure
• Flotilla-Flotilla Commaner,Flotilla Vice
Commander, Flotilla Staff Officers
• Division-Div. Commander,Div Vice
Commander,Div.Staff Officers
• District-District Commordore,District
Staff Officers,Assitant District Staff
Officers
National-Structure
Four Corner Stones of the
Auxiliary
Member Services
Recreational Boating
Safety
Operations&Marine Safety
Fellowship
What are the programs?
• Most popular is the Boat Crew program
• Land based training and on the water
training during the season. Each task
must be signed off by a mentor, land
based tasks and on the water tasks
• Go on the water training as a trainee
during our season for patrols ( 12 hours )
Boat Crew Program /
Coxswain
• Once a qualified Boat Crew member you
can work to advance your self to
Coxswain.
• A coxswain in the boat crew program is
in charge of the vessel he puts in orders
for, he is responsible for the crews
• Safety & mission accomplishment, and
vessel condition
Boat Crew Program/ PWC
Operator
• Once a qualified Boat Crew member you
can work to qualify as a PWC operator
in the boat crew program, Specialized
training is available. This again has set
parameters for qualifying which require
sign offs as in the other components of
this program
Vessel Examiners ( VE )
• On line study manual available
• On line testing available
• Once you have passed the online test, you must
perform five supervised inspections under the
supervision of a qualified Vessel Examiner
• There after five inspections must be performed
by your self that and each year after
Vessel Examination Days
at marinas
• The flotilla will schedule vessel exam
days at various locations such as
commercial marinas, private marinas
and property owners marinas
• A group effort is required on these days
to accomplish all the exams requested
Instructor ( IT )
• On line study manual available
• On line testing available
• Once you have passed the online test you
must perform two hours of actual
instruction in a Public Education class
,under the supervision of a qualified
instructor, two hours per year there after
to stay qualified
Public Education
• The flotilla public education department
offers several different classes to the
public and the membership
• Members pay only the cost of the text
books
• Members immediate family can take a
course at a discounted price
Public Education Venue
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Course available
About Boating Safety course
New York State Safety boating course
Boating Skills& Seamanship
GPS
How to Read a Nautical Chart
Navigation
Program Visitors
• This program fills the need for face to face
interaction with the boating services and
providers and recreational boaters
• To qualify you must pass a online test, study
materials are available on line
• Once you have passed the test you are required
to do two visits to a provider under the
supervision of another Program visitor, two
visits per year are required to remain qualified
Coast Guard Boat Crew
Augmentation
• Once qualified as boat crew you may
apply for Augmentation to the regulars
with approvals from auxiliary and
regulars
• You must in addition to auxiliary boat
crew qualifications ,meet all existing
Coast Guard qualifications on each size
vessel
Marine Domain
Awareness
• Eyes and ears for the Coast Guard at
unregulated marine facilities, boat ramps and
marine supply establishments
• Land patrols ,teams of two some are under
orders others are not depending on the type of
facilities being used
• Qualifications required,Auxcom,MDA
orientation seminar, Vessel Examiner, Program
Visitor
American Waterway
Watch
• This Program is a outreach program to
recreational boaters and costal residents
• We ask that if things are seen which do
not fit into the norm for the area (only
you know your area well) to report the
incident or condition to the authorities in
the area
As a Auxiliarist what is my
roll in this program?
American Waterway Watch
We bring to the public the content of the
program with literature and short
announcements at public education classes and
while doing vessel exams The program is
discussed with the recreational boater at the
time of the vessel examination. Program
visitors are always talking to boaters merchants
marina operators about the program and its
merits and its functions
Fellowship
• The auxiliary prides its self on its fellowship
endeavors in the flotilla and outside the flotilla
• Our flotilla holds one main event each year
which is called the Change of Watch ( COW ).It
symbolizes the change from present elected
officers to the newly elected officers, also
parades we take part in with civic groups and
open houses.
Fellowship Continued
• The division asks the flotillas to sponsor
open houses at the Coast Guard stations
in our AOR ( Area of Responsibility )
Each flotilla runs a open house at a
station with refreshments and displays
for the public with boat tours at the
stations ,all in support of both the Coast
Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Aides To Navigation ATONS
• Auxiliary ATON verifiers inspect and report on
patons ( private aides to navigation ) in the
flotillas AOR ( area of responsibility )
• To be come a ATON verifier ,first must be a
qualified boat crew member, attend a seminar
on aton verification, perform a predetermed
amount of inspections per year
Communications -Radio
• Auxiliary has its own network of radio
communications for its radio facilities
• Inspection of fixed land and land mobile
communications facilities
• Communications training available –
course name is Auxcom,study material
available on the web ,testing is proctored
and done by a qualified auxop member
Communications
Services
• Web site construction and maintenance
and updating on a daily basis.
• This is the main hub of our internal
flotilla communications
• Email system embedded in the flotilla
web site for flotilla business, this is
available to all members
Flotilla Internal
Communications
• Majority of communications on a daily
basis is done via the internet, we urge all
members to get hooked up into the net, if
a member does not have a computer we
advise that most local libraries have
internet connections via their computer
room setups available to all. Check your
email daily
Finance
• The pocket book of the flotilla, all revenue goes
into this area all expenditures are paid from
this area
• Main revenue is from public education course
fees
• Charity disbursements are made from this
department when requested
• Financial reports generated,monthly,yearly
Public Affairs
• Obtain publicity for the auxiliary
• Prepare and publish approved articles about
the Auxiliary, its missions and activities
• Publicity about services offered by the
Auxiliary for the public
• Follow up on perspective members and their
views and concerns about becoming a member
of the Auxiliary
Personnel Services
• Recruitment of new members
• Outreach events to promote awareness of
the auxiliary
• Promote recruitment at public education
classes ,civic events,specical events
Information Systems
• This is the time keeper of all time records and
qualifications records for all members.
• Records your 7029 & 7030 form entries into the
auxdata system,forms will be explained in
detail on the next few slides
• All this data even though it is data from
volunteers relates to budgeting for the auxiliary
at the top of the food chain
Watch Standers
• Members who man the Coast Guard Radio's at
stations ( Primarily channel 16 )
• In the Marine Safety program Watch Standers
man the emergency number for pollution
reporting and spill reporting
• Qualifications require holding the Auxcom
qualification and extensive OTJ training
Member Activity Log
Form number 7029 is used for all activities
by a member other than mission specific
duties shown on the 7030 form
Example: Attending a flotilla meeting
Traveling to and from an event
Time spent on emails &
telephone calls
Activity Report Missions
• Form 7030 is used to report your time on
a specific mission.
• Example: Boat patrols
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P.E. Class
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Workshops
Training Available
• Extensive network of on line Training
/testing through Auxiliary web sites
• Coast Guard Institute—Distance
learning .proctored end of course test
• C-Schools Scheduled Classes held
through out the USA,check the training
website for dates and locations
• Conferences through out the USA
How do I find out about all
this training
• Watch your emails ,visit auxiliary web
sites specific to your interests, check on a
regular basis
• www.coastguardinstitute.com
• Distance learning at your own pace
• Proctored test by C.G.ESO Officer
Auxop Program
The AUXOP, or Operational Auxiliarist, program is an
advanced training program available only to members
of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. An AUXOP member has
completed the following six advanced specialty courses
and is entitled to wear the special AUXOP device on the
uniform.
• The AUXOP member represents the most highly
trained Auxiliarist and is the "PhD." Individuals who
have completed the AUXOP program are indeed
experts in Auxiliary operations. They have little
difficulty in completing the requirements of the Boat
Crew program, and are well qualified to participate in
the public education program.
• The Director of Auxiliary controls the examinations for
the AUXOP Specialties. All of the examinations are
closed-book, with a passing score of 75%.
Aux op Courses
• Self paced study
• Online proctored testing by aux op
qualified proctor
• Courses-six courses
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Auxcom-Auxiliary Communications
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Auxsea-Auxiliary Seamanship
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Auxpat-Auxiliary Patrols
Aux op Courses-Con`t
• Auxsar-Auxiliary Search &Rescue
• Auxwea-Auxiliary Weather
• Auxnav-Auxiliary Navigation
Marine Safety
• M Programs –
www.auxdepart.org/links.htm#m_depart
ment.internal affairs
• Prevention Outreach Division
• Port&Facility Activity Division
• Navigation Systems Division
• Vessel Activities Division
Marine Safety
Continued
• Marine Domain Awareness
• Communications & Education Division
• Maritime Transportation Security Act
The
Trident
Program
The Auxiliary Member Training and
Qualifications Program for Support of
US Coast Guard Marine Safety and
Environmental Protection
Programs
The Objective: Full
Qualification in the
Marine Safety
Community
Purposes of the
Program
• To provide baseline training and qualifications for
members participating in the Auxiliary’s Marine
Safety and Environmental Protection program
• To standardize Auxiliary training and certification
requirements in MSEP areas
• To prepare Auxiliary members to effectively support
the Coast Guard’s “M” community
Completion
and Award Criteria for “M”
Device
• The Auxiliary Marine Safety Device will be
awarded to persons who complete all of the
requirements of the “three points of the
Trident Program”
- Education
- Service
- Practical Skills
(PQSs)
I. Education
Requirements
A. Introduction to Marine Safety and
Environmental Protection (IMSEP)
B. Advanced Course Group (ADV-)
– Introduction to Marine Inspection (IIMI)**
– Introduction to Port Safety (IIPO)**
– The Incident Command System Course
(ICS-100)
– The Good Mate Course
A. Introduction to Marine
Safety and Environmental
Protection
• Provides introduction to CG and AUX MSEP
activities
– 1. USCG Marine Safety Organization and
Program
– 2. Auxiliary Support for the Marine Safety
Program
– 3. The Marine Environmental Protection
Program
A. Introduction to Marine
Safety and Environmental
Protection
– 4. Planning and Emergency Management
– 5. Port Security and Waterways
Management
– 6. Auxiliary Program Management and
Information Services
– 7. Member services training opportunities,
awards and recognition
Introduction to Marine
Safety &
Environmental Protection
• On-line at:
http://www.auxetrain.org/msep_support_page.htm
B. Advanced Course
Group
• 1. Introduction to Port Safety **
• 2. Introduction to Marine Inspection**
• 3. The Good Mate Course (MEP)
• 4. The Incident Command Course
(ICS-100)
1. Introduction to Port
Safety
• Provides introductory knowledge for those
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entering the marine safety field who are
assigned port safety, security, and/or response
duties.
Environmental response and investigation.
Merchant vessel boardings
Waterfront Inspections
Marine Safety Information Systems
(MISLE).
1. Introduction to Port
Safety
• This Introduction is being reviewed and rewritten
by TRACEN YORKTOWN
• It may be merged with the Introduction to Marine
Inspection.
• Until this process is completed, subject material
will not be a prerequisite for
awarding of the AUX M-Device. Waivers may be
granted on request.
2. Introduction to Marine
Inspection
• Provides introductory knowledge for those
entering the marine safety field who are
assigned marine inspection duties.
• Merchant vessel certificates, documents and
boardings.
• Marine Safety Information Systems
• (MISLE).
2. Introduction to Marine
Inspection
This Introduction is being reviewed and
rewritten by TRACEN YORKTOWN.
It may be merged with the Introduction to
Port Safety.
Until this process is completed, subject
material will not be a prerequisite for
awarding of the AUX M-Device. Waivers
may be granted on request.
3. The Good Mate
Course
• Provides information on various ecosystems
that make up the marine environment.
• Describes sources of marine pollution and
statutes for environmental quality.
• Describes impacts of recreational boating on
the marine environment and offers best
management practices for improvements.
3. The Good Mate
Course
• Where do I find it?
– Now available on-Line
– Web address:
http://www.auxetrain.org/msep_support_page.htm
– Also available now in printed form from the
Auxiliary Center, along with Study Guide, Video
and subject area brochures (Open book test must be
taken on line).
4. Incident Command Course
(ICS 100)
Incident Command System (ICS Level 100)
• Designed to help the student understand the
principles of the Incident Command System
(ICS) and how to use it.
• Acquaints the student with basic ICS structure,
terminology and usage in emergency response
situations.
4. The Incident Command
Course
Where Do I Find It?
• Now available at :
http:/www.auxetrain.org/msep_support_page.htm
• Also available in printed form from the
Coast Guard Institute.
- Short Title: ICSORI
- Course Code-Edition: 0590-1
4. The Incident Command
Course
Alternate Sources for this Course:
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FEMA (www.fema.gov)
State Emergency Management Agency
Local fire/emergency response training
Local Coast Guard units
National Fire Service
II. Service
Requirements
• Completion of at least 384 hours in direct or
administrative support of the Marine Safety
program over a period of at least 4 years.
• For a single year to count toward qualification for
the device, at least 96 hours must be recorded in
AUXMIS/AUXDATA for that year.
• Hours recorded beginning 1 January 1997 will
serve to qualify.
• Years need not be consecutive to be
credited.
III. Practical Skill Areas
- PQS’s
• Completion of requirements from at least four
approved Auxiliary MSEP Personal Qualifications
Standards (PQS).
• PQSs may be from Coast Guard or Auxiliary list
of approved PQSs
• Completion of Coast Guard PQSs for Active Duty
and Reserve members as listed in COMDTNOTE
16000 -- Change 12 to the MSM -- will also
satisfy this requirement.
What is a PQS -- and
Why?
• Personal Qualification Standards = PQS
• These PQSs are used to standardize M-specific
training & qualifications nationwide
• One of three steps required in obtaining the
Auxiliary Marine Safety Device
• Recognizes your training and identifies you as an
extremely valuable asset to the “M” community
List of Approved PQS
Areas
The following Auxiliary-Specific PQS Areas
have been approved for qualification for the
Auxiliary M device:
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Assistant Container Inspector
Assistant Facilities Inspector
Assistant Liferaft Inspector
Auxiliary Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV)
Examiner
Additional PQS Areas
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Auxiliary Marine Environmental Education Specialist
Auxiliary Port State Control Boarding Team Assistant
Auxiliary Marine Safety Watchstander
Auxiliary Marine Safety Administrative and
Management Specialist
Additional PQS Areas
(cont.)
• Auxiliary Assistant Harbor Safety
Officer
• Auxiliary Assistant Pollution Inspector
• Auxiliary Assistant Pollution Response
Specialist
-> Additional PQS areas can be located at
www.auxmdept.org. Two PQSs for Auxiliary support to
Regional Examination Centers (RECs) are on this list.
Additional PQS Areas
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Any active duty M qualification listed in
MSM, Vol 1, Chapter 7 counts
toward attainment of the AUX M device.
Examples include: T-Boat Inspector, Commercial
Fishing Vessel Examiner, and Barge Inspector
– Reference: COMDTNOTE 16000 (Change
12 to the MSM, Chapter 7) describes
authority for this approval.
Approval of Local PQS
Quals
• Locally-approved PQS qualifications
will be accepted if the criteria for them
are consistent with the approved Coast
Guard and Auxiliary list.
To get to Trident Training
Overview, Tests, and Other Marine
Safety and Environmental
Protection Support Information,
Go to:
http://www,auxetrain.org/msep_suppor
t_page.htm
To access the Course Outlines
and Texts go to:
http://www.auxetrain.org/tridentte
xt.html
New Students
•To get Course Information:
•To get Training Material and Study Tests:
•To take the Tests:
http://www.auxetrain.org/msep_support_page.htm
AlreadyRegistered
Students
•You will only have to register to take
a TEST.
• All other material is freely accessible
from the sites listed.
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Recap: Trident
Requirements
Education Requirements:
Complete Introduction to MSEP, Complete
Advanced MSEP Courses as required:
• Incident Command Course (ICS 100)
• Good Mate Course
• Introduction to Marine Safety and Port
Inspection as rewritten by the USCG
• Time In Service: 4 years at a minimum
level of 96 hours/year in MSEP support
• Completion of 4 approved PQSs
Member Achievement &
Recognition
Trident Program Completion -Auxiliary Marine Safety Device
Marine Safety Ribbon
• Marine Safety Trident Training Ribbon.
• The ribbon is approved, but not yet available. It is currently in
Heraldry and then must be sourced. The proposed criteria is as
follows: On the completion of ALL education prerequisite
requirements for the Trident device a person would be awarded
the ribbon.
• The trainee then receives a star for each PQS completed until they
earn the Trident device. At that time the ribbon will be removed
(like the Specialty Course ribbon) and be replaced by the Auxiliary
Trident device.
Your Point of Contact for
the
Trident Program
Kevin J. Cady, Division Chief – MO
[email protected]
On-Line: www.auxmdept.org
“Saving People From The Sea and the Sea From People”
The members and
Leadership from FSO
Officers to the elected
Officers Flotilla
Commander & Vice
Flotilla Commander
would like to thank all of
you for attending this
presentation
U.S.C.G.Auxilary
Flotilla 18-06