Attending AULOC

To: Newly Elected District Captains and appointed National Deputy Directors and District Staff Officers.

Subj: ATTENDANCE AT THE AUXILIARY UPPER-LEVEL OFFICER COURSE (AULOC)
AUX-05 COURSE # 501064. 

 1. As a newly elected upper level officer (DCAPT) or appointed National Deputy Director (who have not previously attended), you should attend the AULOC Course # 501064. DSOs are eligible to attend and unable to gain a quota spot, they are encouraged to attend an online course.

To request to attend an an online AULOC class please contact Mark Wilson, Branch Chief, mwilson.uscgaux@gmail.com.

2. You have already demonstrated the leadership skills and management ability to function at the upper level in the Auxiliary. The course focused on transitioning from management to the executive strategic level of Auxiliary leadership. It is designed to increase your leadership skills and prepare you to bring to bear, the tools needed and be prepared for the issues you may expect to encounter. Presenters of the AULOC Course are distinguished Auxiliarists who have walked in the "shoes" of executive level officers or served in senior executive positions in industry or the government or are acknowledged experts in the field of their presentation material.

3.  The 2023 AULOC Online course dates are:

March 5th through April 30th:

June 4th through August 2nd, 

October 15th through December 10th.

Sunday and Friday nights 2030 ET for 2 hours. 

3. The AULOC c School Course is normally conducted at the NTRAIN location In January and at the NACON location in August.

   a. Pre-classroom activities will consist of several MOODLE assignments to prepare you for the resident session.

   b. MOODLE pre-class assignments must be completed prior to the commencement of the classes.

   c. Each students MOODLE pre-class assignment will be viewed by instructors and commented on in MOODLE.

   d. As stated, it is necessary for you to complete all the pre-class assignments so that you will be ready to participate fully in classroom discussion groups, exercises, and presentations.

4. The AULOC presenters are working hard to deliver a meaningful and beneficial experience to you at NTRAIN. Your point of contact (POC) will be able to answer any questions related to your attendance at this course. In addition, for the majority of you, your District Commodore, Immediate Past Commodore and your District Chief of Staff have experienced AULOC and can be a valuable resource for you.

5. There is much work for you to do, starting now! Please complete the Short-Term Resident Training Request for C-schools.  Form CG5223 (STTR) and submit it to your COL and copy your Point of Contact (POC) as soon as possible.  No STTR is required for the online Zoom course but contact (POC) to assure that you are notified of acceptance to attend the course.

6.. Attendance at this course is highly recommended so you can take advantage of this opportunity to fine-tune your skills to ensure a successful term of office. Completion of AULOC is a requirement for Level 4 Leadership Competency Certification.

If you decide not to take part, let the POC know immediately.