R-Directorate What's New!
2024 National Operations Workshops
Along with the requirements and instructions, the Air, Surface, and Telecommunications Workshops are posted on the Response Website Operations Workshops Page. Please click the link to visit the page.
FirstNet story that demonstrates implementation of FirstNet in real-world use:
Before joining FirstNet, the Oglala Sioux Tribe reviewed various options for reliable communications to keep officers safe and in the field. That's when the agency started looking at FirstNet and decided to make the switch. Watch the Video .
Why AUXPTT is Good for Auxiliary Communications
The newest tool for efficient USCG Auxiliary communications is the Push-To-Talk (PTT), an application
that may be downloaded onto any smart phone, computer, laptop or pad device. It provides instant
communications between users worldwide without any lag and features multiple channels available to all,
including two national channels. National Administrators have complete control of the AUXPTT system, allowing new members to be brought online in minutes. Read more here
that may be downloaded onto any smart phone, computer, laptop or pad device. It provides instant
communications between users worldwide without any lag and features multiple channels available to all,
including two national channels. National Administrators have complete control of the AUXPTT system, allowing new members to be brought online in minutes. Read more here
Real-life ‘Castaway’ rescued by USCG Auxiliary Air Crew off Florida
For a Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater Auxiliary aircrew flying out on August 17, it was anything but a routine
patrol, part of their regular Maritime Observation Mission (MOM) flown along Florida’s shores. Read the full story here...