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SECURITY LEVELS

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In the USCG Auxilary, we do not have "Ranks"... we have "Offices".  

Officer positions come in two types:

  • "Appointed" officers - Appointed at the leisure of the chain-of-command, and denoted by a RED "A" on their insignia.
  • "Elected" officers - Elected by the membership to their office, and denoted by a silver "A" on their insignia

Flotilla Level  (05-09, Smithfield, VA)

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Flotilla Staff Officer (FSO)

FSO's are appointed by the FC and are usually the first offices held by new members.  FSO's work for the FC and VFC, and coordinate with the DSO, to lead their mission area on the flotilla level.

Vice Flotilla Commander (VFC)

VFC's act as the "Chief Of Staff" on the flotilla level.  The VFC supports the agenda of the FC, and focuses on working with FSO's to accomplish mission objectives.

Flotilla Commander (FC)

FC's are the leaders of local flotillas.  In addition to establishing the annual agenda for the flotilla and leading meetings, the FC represents the flotilla at the Division Level.

Division Level  (Division 5)Image of Division Level Officer shoulder board insignia

Division Staff Officer (SO)

SO's are appointed by the DCDR and are usually held by experienced auxiliarists.  SO's work for the DCDR and VCDR, and coordinate with the FSO's to organize and support mission efforts across multiple flotillas.

Vice Division Commander (VDCR)

VCDR's act as the "Chief Of Staff" on the Division level.  The VCDR supports the agenda of the DCDR, and focuses on working with SO's to accomplish mission objectives across the district.

Division Commander (DCDR)

DCDR's are the leaders of Divisions within Coast Guard Districts.  In addition to establishing the annual agenda for the Division and leading meetings, the DCDR represents the Division at the District Level, and interfaces with the local Director of the Auxiliary (DIRAUX) on the "Gold Side".

District Level  (5th District- Southern Region, 054)

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Assistant District Staff Officer (ADSO)

ADSO's are appointed by the DSO's to assist them in supporting the mission across the District.

District Staff Officer (DSO)

DSO's are appointed by the DCO to lead their mission area across the District.  

District Directorate Officer (DDO)

May or may not be appointed by the DCO for specific mission areas.

District Captain (DCAPT)

The DCAPT's are elected by the DCDR's and represent sectors within the District (you are in Sector Hampton Roads.)  The DCAPT will  coordinate with DCDR's and VCDR's on behalf of the DCO.

District Commodore (DCO)
Leads the District and interfaces with DIRAUX (an active-duty Coast Guard officer responsible for coordinating Auxiliary activities in his or her district.)

 For more information on the organizational structure, see Chapter 4 of the AUXMAN.