• Instructor (IT).  IT-qualified USCG Auxiliarists develop and deliver public education (PE) and member training (MT) to the public and fellow members.
• Vessel Examination (VE).  VE-qualified USCG Auxiliarists provide free Vessel Safety Checks (VSCs) to the boating public on request.
• Program Visitation (PV).  PV-qualified USCG Auxiliarists establish and maintain relationships with marinas, chandleries, and other commercial enterprises to advance recreational boating safety (RBS) goals.
• Public Affairs (PA).  PA-qualified USCG Auxiliarists coordinate USCG's and Auxiliary's communications with America's boating public.
• Communications (TCO, CWS).  Qualified USCG Auxiliarists stand communications watches at USCG facilities and maintain radio communications nets when needed.
• Operations (OP).  Qualified USCG Auxiliarists conduct safety and security patrols on America's waterways.  Roles include Coxswain and Boat Crew.
• Auxiliary Operations Specialty (AUXOP).  AUXOP-qualified USCG Auxiliarists have completed a "PhD in Boating" that includes challenging courses in Navigation, Weather, Patrols, Leadership, and more.

USCG Auxiliary Occoquan-Fairfax Flotilla Coxswains and Boat Crew are providing expert instruction to new members seeking qualification.

Boat Crew and Coxswain candidates receive first aid instruction from an EMT-certified shipmate.

 As part of the Boat Crew program, candidates need to master Search and Rescue (SAR) basics.

Crew and Coxswain candidates also need to demonstrate night proficiency.  Here, a pre-underway brief is conducted.

All Crew and Coxswains and those seeking to be qualified have to participate in an annual operations workshop.