Links to Resources

Public Affairs Photo Publishing Resources

• Public Affairs Photos

Public Affairs Specialist Training Program

• Specialist PA-3, PA-2, and PA-1 Study Guides

PA Online Courses:(AUX-20,21,22,23,26)

• Intro to USCGAUX Public Affairs (AUX-20)
• CG Public Affairs Policy (AUX-21)
• USCG PA Specialist 2nd Class (AUX-22)
• Journalism for USCG Public Affairs (AUX-23)
• Introduction to Digital Photography (AUX-26)

Public Affairs AUX 12 C-School (3 Days)

• Public Affairs AUX 12 C-School

Public Affairs Style Book / Social Media Guidelines

• Public Affairs Stylebook 2009
  
• Social Media Guidelines

Public Affairs Photography Courses

• PA Impact Photography
• Smart Phone Photography
• Aerial Photography - Bravo Zulu Q1 2019

Additional Resources

• Public Affairs Outreach / National RBS Program
• Coast Guard Auxiliary RBS Exhibits
• Speakers Bureau of Public Affairs
• D11NR Publications
• D11N Business Card Guidelines

About "Coastie" / History

Coastie is a remote controlled “robotic cartoon character” in the form of a Coast Guard tugboat. Two Coastie specialists are utilized in operating and presenting the RBS educational program; a remote control Coastie operator and an educator to interact with the audience. The remote-control operator can make Coastie move, talk, play music and wink its large eyes as well as, activate a search light, sirens and rotating emergency beacon lights. Children are attracted to Coastie as an interactive teaching platform; where educating youth about boating and water safety at an early age is significant in saving lives. The educator and Coastie operator interacts and entertains effectively in controlled settings, such as K-5 school facilities and community youth centers. The Coastie educational program incorporates audience-participation skits, demonstrations, and safety messages such as “Life Jackets Float - You Don’t”. Coastie can also be used at more open settings, such as civic festivals and boat shows; while engaging with all ages in ad-lib RBS conversations. Coastie is a very effective Public Affairs and RBS accident prevention/educational interactive platform. All Coastie operators go through an educational training course and PQS prior to DIRAUX scheduling approval, transporting and operating Coastie at events.

There are four (4) "Coasties" in our District.

To reserve a Coastie for your event, please contact one of the following individuals who coordinate Coastie activities within our District.

• Coastie 1 (Division  6) Craig Johnson  (409) 804-3365
• Coastie 2 (Division 10) Steve Pitts     (559) 940-0091
• Coastie 3 (Division  3) Jeff Fite          (916) 479-3936
• Coastie 4 (Division  8) Phil Mamammo (615) 397-1811


• Coastie as a PA Safety Educational Tool

The DIRAUX Office has a trailer for Coastie.

This 5x7 trailer is government property and has a government license plate. Everyone that is wanting to tow the trailer with their vehicle must fill out the the Vehicle Facility Offer for Use Form and submit it to DIRAUX for subsequent entry into their record.

The towing vehicle must be able to tow a trailer whose maximum GVWR is 2990 lbs, have a hitch with a 2" ball and an in-line 4 pin light plug.

• Vehicle Facility Offer for Use Form (Submit to DIRAUX)

This Auxiliary Communications Vehicle (ACV) was donated to District 11 North in 2015. The ACV is NOT an RV ... it is a communication / incident command vehicle with an array of features making it ideal for deployment to a variety of incidents.

Members that are interested in training and qualifying as an ACV operator and/or crew, or in scheduling of the vehicle are to contact John Brandenburg, Staff of Materials ADSO-MA, at (925-212-8549).

Auxiliary Communications Vehicle Usage Request Form