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You have worked hard and long to earn your qualifications. Now these must be maintained current through additional requirements of service hours, studying, practicing and testing.

The best way to stay current is, of course, to be constantly involved by serving. Otherwise, our skills, like unused tools, become rusty and we are no longer as sharp and capable as before. Age does not matter, we have very active octagenarian and nonagenarian members! But practice does!

 First, keep track of your official records. Work with your FSO-IS Mario Gutierrez to understand your records and maintenance requirements.

Second, enroll with your FSO-MT in classes to re-qualify for your qualifications. Each qualification has different requirements.

Third, work with your corresponding FSO to actively participate in activities.

Fourth, specific currency maintenance requirements are found in various sections of the CGAUX.org site. These change from time to time, so it is best to hyperlink to the respective authority:

1. Crew and Coxswains
2. VE
3. PE Instructors
4. Telecoms Specialists
5. PA Specialists
   
6. Interpreters
7. Marine Dealers Program Visitors
8. Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Specialists
   

 Following are the Crew and Coxswain resources:

Currency Maintenance for Boat Crew Program

Team Coordination Training

Third Year Currency Maintenance

CREW MEMBER UNDERWAY CURRENCY MAINTENANCE/RE-CERTIFICATION CHECK RIDE

COXSWAIN UNDERWAY CURRENCY MAINTENANCE/RE-CERTIFICATION CHECK RIDE

PWC UNDERWAY CURRENCY MAINTENANCE/RECERTIFICATION CHECK RIDE

 OPERATIONS POLICY MANUAL This Manual applies to all members of Coast Guard Forces who are involved with Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations, including Auxiliarists, military and civilian personnel. This Manual outlines policies and procedures necessary for effective operation of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The Coast Guard Auxiliary has been a critical part of the Coast Guard’s historic transition to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the Auxiliary now assumes the role and responsibility as the Department’s lead organization of dedicated volunteers. This Manual further helps set the course for the ready, reliable, and relevant Auxiliary operational support to the full spectrum of Coast Guard missions, both traditional and new, and in a different and far more complex maritime security environment.

REPORTING: Remember to report your hours as defined in the Form 7029 as soon as you complete the activity. FSO-IS Mario Gutierrez can assist you with any questions.

Hint: Maintain your currency as early in the year as is possible, so that you don't run out of time in the year.