About

The FSO-CM oversees and assists various district radio telecommunications programs that result in qualified telecommunications operators, communications "watchstanders", and an unstructured network of Coast Guard-approved fixed land, mobile, and direction-finding radio stations, called "facilities", that can placed into service quickly in service of the Auxiliary, the Coast Guard, or the nation.

Programs

• Coordinating authorized Auxiliary activities in support of Coast Guard Operations ("operational communications")
• Augmenting the Coast Guard communications system, when required ("contingency communications")
• Communicating urgent matters of official Auxiliary business ("operational communications") Assisting national resources in time of disaster ("contingency communications")
• Training and qualifying Auxiliary telecommunications operators, Coast Guard communications watchstanders

Resource Links

• USCG Auxiliary Response Directorate Website
  

Duties & Responsibilities

• (FSO-CM) Communications Job Duties