What We Do
So…. What do we do?
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a multi-mission organization, there are various ways that we can participate to augment the Active Duty members or educate the boating community. The following list is not all-inclusive, however, it provides an idea as to the missions that we have undertaken.
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Qualifications
Auxiliary Instructor (IT) for Public Education (PE) and Member Training (MT) ITs can teach either or both Auxiliary PE and/or MT courses. Additionally, experienced ITs shall serve as prime mentors in qualifying new ITs, improving the skills of current instructors, and assisting in the NM program.
_________________________________________________________________________Boat Crew Program
Auxiliarists who wish to participate in authorized Auxiliary surface operations must be BQ. The specific requirements (minimum standards) for qualification, currency maintenance, certification, and recertification can be found in the:
Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual (COMDTINST M16794.51 (series);Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Volume I: Crew Member, COMDTINST M16794.52 (series);
Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Volume II: Coxswain, COMDTINST M16794.53 (series);
Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Guide, Volume III: PWC Operator, COMDTINST M16794.54 (series).
Air Operations Program
Aircraft facility owners and Auxiliarists wishing to participate in Auxiliary air operations must be BQ and complete an air operations training course. The Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), provides the specific requirements and is the principal document for the Auxiliary Aviation program.
Other Operational Programs
Training programs are available for those Auxiliarists wishing to take part in other Auxiliary operational programs. Additional details may be found in the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series). Some of these additional programs include:
1. Qualified watch standing at Coast Guard active duty units or Auxiliary radio facilities, including Telecommunications Operators.
2. Aids to Navigation verification and AtoN repair.
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Auxiliary Food Services (formerly known as AUXFS)
Auxiliary members learn how to interact with Active Duty members in the Galleys in various venues in order to support, augment, and back –fill for Food Service Active Duty members when needed. The training incorporates the FS3 Striker Course to help Auxiliarists learn about common practices, sanitation, and food preparation in the Coast Guard. Special events that require more hands than billeted can warrant the use of Auxiliary members who are trained in this capacity. Special events include private dinners, catering, Change of Commands, holiday dinners, retirements, and special guest honors.
_________________________________________________________________________Other Non-Operational & Administrative Programs
Training programs that lead to specific qualifications are available for those Auxiliarists wishing to take part in other Auxiliary non-operations and administrative programs. Some of these additional programs include:
1. Dockwalker2. Assistant Contingency Planner (AUX-ACP)
3. Assistant Federal On-Scene Coordinator Representative (AUX-ET)
4. Assistant License and Document Evaluator (AUX-LDEV)
5. Assistant License and Document Examiner (AUX-LDEX)
6. Prevention Outreach Specialist (AUX-MEES)
7. Marine Safety Administrative and Management Specialist (AUX-MSAM)
8. Port State Control Dispatcher (AUX-PSC)
9. Assistant Waterways Management Representative (AUX-WM)
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Recreational Boating Safety
Auxiliarists may seek qualification as a Program Visitor (PV), Public Affairs (PS), Public Education (PE) and/or Vessel Examiner (VE).
________________________________________________________________________Operational Auxiliarist Program (AUXOP)
Auxiliary members earn and wear the AUXOP device in lieu of the Specialty Training Ribbon, after successfully completing core courses, leadership courses, and a combination of electives.
