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07 MAR 22
FM: CHDIRAUX
TO: ALAUX
ALAUX 010/22

Subj: UPDATE TO PROHIBITION OF UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS (UAS)

1. This is a follow-up to ALAUX 011/16 which prohibited Auxiliarists from operating UAS in the performance of any authorized Auxiliary activity under any circumstance, including prohibition from operating UAS for testing or prototyping purposes.
2. The Office Of Aviation Forces' (CG-711) Unmanned Aircraft Systems Division (CG-7114) has established a Short-Range Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SR-UAS) Flight Operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). This SOP designates that Auxiliary members are authorized to qualify as a Short-Range Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot (AUXUAS-SRRP) or Short-Range Unmanned Aircraft System Visual Observer (AUXUAS-SRIP).
3. Use of personal UAS by Auxiliarists in the performance of any authorized Auxiliary activity under any circumstances, is prohibited.
4. The current UAS program expansion is halted until further notice while CG-7114 works through Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy changes related to UAS cyber security concerns, and the only current opportunities that may be available for Auxiliary members, are those co-located or closely located to a Designated SR-UAS Unit and purely based on unit needs. A map of current SR-UAS units can be found at: UAS Map.
5. Auxiliary members interested in more information on the UAS program should work with their Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) to their DIRAUX office to obtain more information from the CG-7114 Portal Page.
6. Auxiliarists that are interested in pursuing qualification as a Remote Pilot (AUXUAS-SRRP) or Visual Observer (AUXUAS-SRIP), after reviewing the information on the CG-7114 Portal page, should work with their COLM to contact SR-UAS units directly.
7. If approved, all UAS pilots must maintain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 license and coordinate unit-level training with CG-7114 or a designated UAS Flight Examiner or Instructor Pilot.
8. Internet release is authorized.

***For many reasons including the value of keeping communication lines clear and open as well as facilitating access to training and educational tools, all Auxiliarists are urged to have their own email address and to keep it updated in AUXDATA.***

*All ALAUX's are posted on the Chief Director of Auxiliary web site located at: CHDIRAUX ALAUX

If you have a question regarding this ALAUX, please seek resolution within your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) including up to your servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX). If your question still cannot be resolved after that, then please email [email protected].