Course Syllabus

The Auxiliary Upper Level Officer Course (AULOC) is adapted from material taught in the USCG Senior Leadership Principles and Skills (SLPS) Course and the Mid-Career Officer Transition Course (MCOTC) and is taught by Coast Guard trained auxiliary instructors.  It is based on the 28 Leadership Competencies, which lay the foundation for all leadership skills necessary to successful leadership in the Auxiliary.

The three-day (22.5 hour) resident course is normally held during the National Training Conference (NTRAIN) in January and at the National Auxiliary Conference (NACON) in August. There are also 6 hours of pre classroom assignments that must be completed along with 25.5 hours of post resident class work using the Zoom and Moodle platforms.

The Auxiliary Upper Level Officer Course uses a variety of instructional methods to deliver and demonstrate effective leadership techniques appropriate to the senior level of the Auxiliary. The course includes pre & post-residency assignments.

The course is based on a structure of USCG leadership competencies, providing both alignment with Coast Guard standards, the Auxiliary Leadership Framework and Leadership Development Strategy (revised 2011), while addressing the unique training issues facing the volunteer administrator. This course is taught by Auxiliarists who are certified USCG Instructors.

Course Topics:

Introduction and Goals of AULOC

Leading Self:
Emotional Intelligence
Servant Leadership

Leading Others:
Five Best Practices
Your Role and Responsibility
Starts with the WHY
Speak to Inspire
Team Building
Diversity & Inclusion

Leading Performance & Change:
Transition and Aligning Values
Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis
Conflict Management
You as an Agent of Change
Strategic Thinking & Vision Development
Investigations

Course Features:

Students demonstrate their knowledge of each competency through the use of skill checks, daily tests, demonstrations of their ability to implement their use through interactive exercises, and a capstone event.

Instructing for skill transfer: Instructors challenge and support students as they apply course learning to prepare for their transition into their offices of District Captain, Deputy Director or District Staff Officer.

Diverse student cohort: Students learn from each other as much as they learn from the instructors. Through homework, assignments and networking during the session students learn to work together to complete assignments as a team.