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New Member Being Sworn in by Flotilla Commander

Once your application is final and the Flotilla Commander receives your enrollment confirmation, you will be provided an Auxiliary Member ID Number. YOU will be placed in Application Pending (AP) Status at this time. Having the Auxiliary Member ID numbers will allow you  access the online training courses required to earn Basically Qualified (BQ) Status. This status is required to earn qualifications and provide operational and administrative support to the Coast Guard. Also in First District - Northern Region, BQ Status is required to be issued an Auxiliary ID Photo ID.

To move out of AP status and become Basic Qualified (BQ) Status, you need to accomplish the tasks below within your first year:

1. Complete CORE training modules (7)*
2. Compete the Basic Qualification II (BQII) Course (7 modules)*
3. Complete a Safe Boating Class. (I you have taken one prior to joining, you need to provide a copy of the certificate. If not, arrangements for you to attend a one-day Boat America course, which is conducted by the Flotilla, will be made as soon as possible)
4. Uniform Inspection - As of January 2023 all Auxiliarists must have a Uniform inspection conducted by an elected officer. The uniform can be of the members choosing. We suggest the Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) since that is the Uniform of the Day (UOD) for most activities (Vessel Examiner, Program Visitor, Public Affairs, Operational Roles (Boat Crew, Communications Watchstanding, Sector Gate Watchstander)

1. Bloodborne Pathogens course* (while not required for BQ Status, this course is required of all Auxiliarists, therefore all new members should complete this course prior to performing activities with the recreational boating public or operational missions.

 2. While not required to move from AP to become BQ, it is recommended that new members complete the FEMA Incident Command System courses ICS 100 and ICS 700 sometime before the end of their first year since they are required for elected roles, and some appointed roles, as well as certain qualifications. 

• They are available on the FEMA web site at the following links Incident Management and Preparedness Training site. You need to log in to view site. Go to "Page One" in the IM&P section of the site on left hand column. 
• Because these are non-Coast Guard courses you'll need to forward a scan of the passing score or certificate of completion to the Auxiliary Support Office on Base Cape Cod Email to 

* This courses are available at the Coast Guard Auxiliary Online Classroom located at the link below:

https://classroom2.cgaux.org/moodle/ 

 Starting as a new member in the Auxiliary can be challenging at times. Most of the training completed in the initial phases are foundational in nature. Much of it mirrors what members of the Coast Guard must complete. This initial training will be the foundation on which all your other training will be built upon. If you require any assistance during your training, do not hesitate to contact Flotilla leadership for guidance and support.