PROCESS: To become an Auxiliary telecomunications operator (TCO), first speak with your Mentor and your Flotilla Staff Officer Comunications (FSO-COM). Then sign up with the FSO-MT. You would then take the Auxiliary Communications Specialty course (AUXCOM). It focuses on radio communications for the Auxiliary and Coast Guard, providing extensive information of the fundamental principles underlying communications systems in use by both the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary.

QUALIFICATIONS: Upon completion of your readings and practice, you would then take a closed book, proctored examination. A score of 75% or better is required to pass. Auxiliarists owning or operating Fixed Land, Land Mobile, or DF Radio Facilities must complete the Auxiliary Telecommunications Operator Personal Qualification Standard (TCO PQS) training.

Task Verification in PQS Notebook

Documentation Packet

Oral Board 

Practical Test

UNIFORM: There is no call for uniforms for those working out of one's home. The organizer would call for uniform for meetings, polo shirts, ODUs and Trop Blues are commonly accepted.

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

Division 6 Member Training Staff Officer (SO-MT)