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26 SEP 2022
FM: CHDIRAUX
TO: ALAUX
ALAUX 034/22

Subj: PROMULGATION OF NEW AND REVISED AUXILIARY MISSION ACTIVITY CODES

1. This ALAUX promulgates several new mission activity codes, and clarifies and updates the descriptions of over 20 existing mission activity codes. In several activity areas the new mission activity code replaces an existing operations code. Replaced operations codes will be discontinued.
2. New Mission Activity Codes and Descriptions: The following new mission activity codes have been added to AUXDATA II and are authorized for use as indicated:
1. 10N AUXILIARY MUSICIAN (AUXMU) PERFORMANCE REHEARSAL (U) – Time spent by Auxiliarists who are qualified/designated as, or are in the process of qualifying/being designated as, any of the AUXMU competency levels, as well as Auxiliarists who, although not formally qualified/designated in the AUXMU program, nonetheless participate in preparation for an AUXMU performance as a result of invitation in accordance with the AUXMU SOP. This activity is currently reported using the AUXMU Auxiliary Musician Activities operations code. This new mission activity code will take effect on 1 January 2023 and the AUXMU operations code will be discontinued as of that date.
2. 10P AUXILIARY MUSICIAN (AUXMU) PERFORMANCE (AT AUXILIARY REQUEST) (U) – Time spent by Auxiliarists who are qualified/designated as, or are in the process of qualifying/being designated as, any of the AUXMU competency levels, as well as Auxiliarists who, although not formally qualified/designated in the AUXMU program, nonetheless participate in an AUXMU performance at Auxiliary request, as a result of invitation in accordance with the AUXMU SOP. This activity is currently reported using the AUXMU Auxiliary Musician Activities operations code. This new mission activity code will take effect on 1 January 2023 and the AUXMU operations code will be discontinued as of that date.
3. 10Q Auxiliary Musician (AUXMU) Performance (under Coast Guard orders) (U) – Time spent by Auxiliarists who are qualified/designated as, or are in the process of qualifying/being designated as, any of the AUXMU competency levels, as well as Auxiliarists who, although not formally qualified/designated in the AUXMU program, nonetheless participate in an AUXMU performance under Coast Guard orders, as a result of invitation in accordance with the AUXMU SOP. This activity is currently reported using the AUXMU Auxiliary Musician Activities operations code. This new mission activity code will take effect on 1 January 2023 and the AUXMU operations code will be discontinued as of that date.
4. 20A CG Communications Augmentation (AUGCOM) (R) – Time spent in providing Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and contingency operational radio support utilizing an accepted Auxiliary radio facility. These missions must be authorized by CG COMMCOM or a CG Sector or unit. Operators must be TCO certified, with the lead operator having AUGCOM mission approval. Mission hours reported are only those where the facility is manned and ready for operator intervention. This new mission activity code is effective immediately.
5. 20B RADIO WATCHSTANDER (U) – Time spent as a CG-qualified Watchstander at a Coast Guard unit when specifically assigned to duty by the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard Order Issuing Authority by name shall be noted in the ANSC-7030 form’s Section VI “Remarks” or in the “Summary of Activities” in AUXDATA II. This new mission activity code is effective immediately.
6. 20C AUXILIARY RADIO OPERATIONS / NET (R, U) – Time spent as a TCO at an Auxiliary fixed land, land mobile, transportable or portable radio station, when specifically assigned to duty by the Coast Guard or assigned to duty by appropriate Auxiliary officers. Time on an authorized Auxiliary Net is also reportable. If multiple TCO operators are authorized, one shall be designated as LEAD and all others as NON-LEAD. The Order Issuing Authority shall be noted in the ANSC-7030 form’s Section VI “Remarks” or in the “Summary of Activities” in AUXDATA II. This new mission activity code is effective immediately.
7. 20D COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT SETUP AND MAINTENANCE (R, U) – Time spent obtaining, delivering, setting up, installing, maintaining, and demobilizing Auxiliary radio facility equipment. This new mission activity code is effective immediately.
8. 20M AUXILIARY COMMUNICATIONS MONITORING (AUXMON) (R, U) – Time spent at a Coast Guard Auxiliary authorized radio facility, monitoring specified Coast Guard or other communications as AUXMON program participants. This facility must be continuously manned or monitored during the period reported. This is currently tracked in AUXDATA II using the Operations Code AUXMON. This new mission activity code will take effect on 1 January 2023 and the AUXMON operations code will be discontinued as of that date.
9. 54B PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION (A, B) – Time spent in the logistical transportation of personnel via Auxiliary aircraft or boat facility. Must be authorized and conducted under Coast Guard orders. Coxswain/pilot hours are reported as LEAD and Crew hours are reported as NON-LEAD or TRAINEE, as appropriate. This new activity distinguishes passenger transportation missions as a separate activity from non-passenger logistics missions. This new mission activity code is effective immediately.
10. 96A AUXILIARY CULINARY ASSISTANT (AUXCA-1) SUPPORT TO COAST GUARD UNIT (U) – Time spent by Auxiliarists who are qualified as an AUXCA or are in the process of being qualified as an AUXCA-1 and are under supervision by a qualified AUXCA-1, AUXCA Instructor (AUXCA-IT), or Coast Guard Culinary Specialist (CS2 or above), performing authorized culinary assistant support to a Coast Guard or Auxiliary unit. This activity is currently reported using the AUXCA operations code. This new mission activity code will take effect on 1 January 2023 and the AUXCA operations code will be discontinued as of that date.
11. 96B Auxiliary Culinary Assistant (AUXCA-1/2) Support TO AUXILIARY UNIT (U) – Time spent by Auxiliarists who are qualified as an AUXCA-1 or AUXCA-2 or are in the process of being qualified as an AUXCA-1 or AUXCA-2 and are under supervision by a qualified AUXCA-1, AUXCA Instructor (AUXCA-IT), or Coast Guard Culinary Specialist (CS2 or above), performing authorized culinary assistant support to an Auxiliary unit. This new mission activity code will take effect on 1 January 2023 and the AUXCA operations code will be discontinued as of that date.
12. 97A Auxiliary Chaplain Support (ACS) (U) – Time spent by Auxiliarists who are designated Auxiliary Lay Leaders or who are designated Auxiliary Chaplain Support (ACS) and actively training for, preparing for, or performing authorized on-site support. This activity is currently reported using the ACS operations code. This new mission activity code will take effect on 1 January 2023 and the ACS operations code will be discontinued as of that date.
13. 93W WORK LIFE SUPPORT (U) – Time spent by Auxiliarists, whose credentials have been examined and accepted by the Coast Guard’s Health Safety and Work-Life (HSWL) Service Center (SC) Work-Life Division, supporting the programs of the Coast Guard’s Office of Work Life. Use OPCON to identify unit being supported. This new mission activity code is effective immediately.
14. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MISSION CODES – The following new mission codes are to be used for Emergency Management (EM) and are effective immediately (travel and prep hours should be reported as code 99C on the ANSC-7029 form or in the AUXDATA II Activity Log):
1. 28L EM LIAISON SUPPORT (U) – Time spent as an EM Liaison Officer (LNO) or Coast Guard Agency Representative (AREP) to another Federal Agency or a State, County, or Local Emergency Operations Center/Incident Command Post (EOC/ICP) in support of emergency management / ICS missions and training.
2. 28P EM PLANNING SUPPORT (U) – Time spent writing allhands emergency plans and supporting procedures in support of Coast Guard Incident Management, including: Sector Incident Management, Area Contingency Planning, and support to Sector emergency management planning activities, with the exception of Marine Safety Contingency Planning.
3. 28T EM/ICS TRAINING (U) – Time spent in emergency management training courses, including any preparation, study, or activities leading to emergency management qualifications or completion of an Incident Command System PQS. Time spent on ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 must be reported under code 99D on the ANSC-7029 form or in the AUXDATA II Activity Log.
3. Revised Mission Activity Codes and Descriptions:
1. The following mission activity codes have been updated to clarify that the codes can be used by air (A), surface (B) and radio (R) operators. There is no change to the descriptions:
1. 22B OPERATIONS TRAINING (A, B, R, U)
2. 23A SAR STANDBY (A, B, R)
2. The following mission activity code descriptions have been updated to reflect changes in the Coast Guard Emergency Management Specialist (EMS) PQS.
1. 28A EM/ICS SUPPORT (U) – Time spent supporting Coast Guard command post activities in a defined Incident Command System (ICS) role in response to an actual or potential event, other than as an EM Liaison Officer (LNO).
2. 28B EM/ICS EXERCISE (U) – Time spent supporting Coast Guard practice / exercise command post activities or response drills in a defined Incident Command System(ICS) role, other than as an EM Liaison Officer (LNO).
3. The following mission activity code description has been updated to clarify that the code only applies to Marine Safety contingency planning:
1. 70E MARINE SAFETY CONTINGENCY PLANNING (U) – Time spent in any Marine Safety planning activities in support of Coast Guard Incident Management, including: Sector Incident Management, Area Contingency Planning, response drills, and response to actual disasters or other major incidents (excluding pollution responses). This also includes time spent in planning or participating in exercises related to the National or Area Contingency Plans for mitigating or preventing oil or hazardous substance discharges from vessels and/or onshore facilities.
4. The following mission activity code description has been updated to clarify the reporting of ICS training time and instructor time:
1. 70U MARINE SAFETY/MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (MS/MEP) TRAINING (U) – Time spent in preparing for, studying, doing On-the-Job Training (OJT), oral boards and/or practical exercises etc. leading to qualification for any M-related training or Personal Qualification Standard (PQS) certification. Time spent on ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 must be reported under code 99D on the ANSC7029 form or in the AUXDATA II Activity Log. When using this code, instructors do not receive instructor hours required to maintain the Instructor competency; use mission code 06A to report Marine Safety instructor time.
5. The following mission activity code descriptions have been updated to clarify that the codes may only be used by those holding National Chief Council (CC) or District Legal Staff (DSO-LP or ADSO-LP) offices:
1. 94A LEGAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE AUXILIARY (U) – Any hours of administrative support to Auxiliary legal services programs including review of and advice concerning unit standing rules, Commandant Instructions, or other law, rule or regulation pertaining to the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary. This code may only be used by those holding National Chief Council (CC) or District Legal Staff (DSO-LP or ADSO-LP) offices.
2. 94B DISCIPLINARY SUPPORT (U) – Any hours in researching, reviewing or advising upon disciplinary matters. This code may only be used by those holding National Chief Council (CC) or District Legal Staff (DSO-LP or ADSO-LP) positions.
3. 94C LEGAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING (U) – Any hours spent in education and training regarding laws and procedures applicable to the Auxiliary. This code may only be used by those holding National Chief Council (CC) or District Legal Staff (DSO-LP or ADSO-LP) offices.
4. 94D LEGAL SUPPORT TO THE COAST GUARD (U) – Any hours in support of legal assistance to Coast Guard units and offices. This code may only be used by those holding National Chief Council (CC) or District Legal Staff (DSO-LP or ADSO-LP) offices.
6. The following mission activity code description has been revised to remove “PERSONNEL.” Transportation of personnel is now reported under new mission code 54B:
1. 54A LOGISTICS MISSION (A, B) - Hours spent in the logistical transportation of material via Auxiliary aircraft or boat facility. Must be conducted under Coast Guard orders. Coxswain/Pilot hour are reported as LEAD and Crew hours are reported as NON-LEAD or TRAINEE, as appropriate.
7. The following mission activity code description has been revised to include support of CG Rotary Wing Air Intercept and other air asset operations, training and support:
1. 55A AIR/VESSEL INTERCEPT COORDINATION (A, B) – Time spent on an air or surface patrol under Coast Guard orders working with Coast Guard units to provide practice in identifying and intercepting targets as well as time spent under orders supporting CG Rotary Wing Air Intercept (RWAI) and other air asset operations, training, and support.
8. The following mission activity code descriptions have been updated to clarify the reporting of efforts related to the Auxiliary Health Services mission:
1. 93A ADMIN SUPPORT (U) – Any time spent in administrative support to the health services program. Use OPCON to identify unit being supported.
2. 93B CLINICAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (U) – Any hours spent in support of any Coast Guard healthcare facility. Only to be used by licensed medical professionals whose credentials have been examined and accepted by the Coast Guard’s Health Safety and Work-Life (HSWL) Service Center (SC) Credentials Verification Office, to work at a Coast Guard healthcare facility. May also be used for on-line or telemedicine. Use OPCON to identify unit being supported.
3. 93C HEALTHCARE TRAINING (U) – Any hours spent in training to learn the administrative and/or operational procedures for working at a Coast Guard healthcare facility or units performing Safety and Environmental Health Support missions.
4. 93K SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT (U) – Hours spent by Auxiliary safety officers and engineers, whose credentials have been examined and accepted by the Coast Guard’s Health Safety and Work-Life (HSWL) Service Center (SC) Safety and Environmental Health Division, to support safety and environmental health missions. Use OPCON to identify unit being supported.
9. The following mission activity code descriptions have been updated to clarify the reporting of efforts related to the Auxiliary Public Education mission:
1. 14A - Boat America
2. 14B - Boating Skills & Seamanship
3. 14C - Sailing Skills & Seamanship
4. 14D - GPS for Navigators
5. 14E - Weekend Navigator
6. 14F - Youth Courses
7. 14G - Other
8. 14H - State
9. 14J - Paddlesports America
10. 14K - Navegando America
11. 14M - Paddlers Guide to Safety
12. 14N - Intro to Basic Boating Safety
13. 14P - Suddenly in Command
14. 14R - Waterfowl Hunting & Boating Safety
15. 14S - Kids and Paddlecraft
16. 14T - Boats ’N Kids
17. 14U - Waypoints
18. 14V - Introduccion Seguridad Navegacion
19. 14W - Personal Watercraft Course
4. Internet release is authorized.