AUXILIARY CORE TRAINING (AUXCT)

Auxiliary Core Training (AUXCT) is a series of training courses focused on supporting Coast Guard Auxiliarists’ assignment and performance of duties. The Coast Guard is required to ensure that its Auxiliarists are appropriately trained, tested, and found competent before being assigned to duty.

The first six courses are required for new members in order to reach "BQ" status (Basic Qualification).  The first six shown below must be taken every five years after initial completion. 

Course Name                                                                      Enrollment Key

Sexual Assault, Prevention and Recovery,       Not required until further notice

Security Fundamentals,                                                   ACT2023

Privacy at DHS/Protecting Personal Information,               ACT2023

Sexual Harassment Prevention,                                       ACT2023

Civil Rights Awareness                                      Not required until further notice  

Suicide Prevention                                                          SPT2024

The seventh course, "Ethics/Personal Gifts" only needs to be taken once during your Coast Guard Auxiliary career.

The Basic Qualification Course II

Auxiliary members who are familiar with the customs, traditions, and history of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, understand our Missions and Programs, the organizational structure, the policies and regulations that guide us, and understand the protocols and uniform wear will be far better prepared to serve the Coast Guard than less knowledgeable members.  This course needs to be completed only once in your Auxiliary career.

AUX Basic Qualification Course II-2024           enrollment key   ATBQC2

Federal Emergency Management  Agency Courses

There are four FEMA Incident Command System courses are only required for elected and appointed positions and to hold some operational qualifications.