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Uniform Guidance and Result of Uniform Board No. 44

2011-06-15T15:45:23.624Z

Subject: UniformDir-H ALCOAST Unifrom Board 44

Shipmates~

I have contacted Director-H Joe O'Leary regarding the recent ALCOAST Uniform Board # 44 which was recently disseminated by email. The CHDIRAUX will be analyzing the Impact of this document as it pertains to the Auxiliary and issue an ALAUX defining the effects and providing guidance to Auxiliarists.

Members are cautioned to wait until the release of the ALAUX to take any action regarding their uniforms.

Request that you give this information the widest possible dissemination.

Gene Romanick

District Staff Officer-Human Resources

DSO-HR

District 1 (South) USCGAUX

Colleagues,
This morning I forwarded ALCOAST 291/11 to all members of 1SR. I would like each of you to review the message with your commanders and request they review this information at their next division meeting.

Please stress the following points during your discussion;
"It is first and foremost, the members responsibility to always look sharp, uniform appearance is a leadership priority, and that leaders are responsible for ensuring personnel wear uniforms with consistency, professionalism, and pride."
Substantive changes:

A) Effective immediate the garrison cap and foul weather parka are not authorized for wear with the SDB (Service Dress Blue) uniform. Authorized outer wear with the SDB: Bridge Coat or Trench Coat with Combination Cap.

B) Tropical Blue Uniform may be worn year-round for general office wear. Authorized outer wear with the Tropical Blue Uniform is the Windbreaker or Trench Coat with Combination Cap or Garrison Cap. The Standard Ball Cap or Unit Ball Cap are not authorized for wear with the Tropical Blue Uniform.

C) Winter Dress Blue (WDB) may be worn between 01 November and 31 March for general office wear. Authorized standard outer wear with the WDB is the Windbreaker, Bridge Coat, or Trench Coat with the Combination Cap or Garrison Cap.

D) Operational Dress Uniform (ODU) may be worn year round primarily as a field utility and watchstanding uniform, and may be worn in an office environment. However, Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers in Charge shall designate sleeves up or sleeves down when prescribing the uniform of the day. Authorized outer wear with ODU: Foul Weather Parker (FWP) and Standard Ball Cap or Unit Ball Cap.

E) Effective 12/31/11, the Auxiliary Working Blue Uniform will be discontinued as a uniform item.

Hal

COMO Hal Marschall
DCO 1SR

TO:     ALAUXDIST1SR
FM:     DCO 1SR
SUBJ:   HONORING OUR PROFESSION; OF UNIFORM BOARD NO. 44 023/11

1. FYI

UNCLAS //N01020//
ALCOAST 291/11
COMDTNOTE 1020
SUBJ: HONORING OUR PROFESSION - UNIFORM GUIDANCE AND RESULTS OF UNIFORM
BOARD NO. 44

A. AUXILIARY MANUAL, COMDTINST M16790.1 (SERIES)
B. UNIFORM REGULATIONS, COMDTINST M1020.6 (SERIES)
C. MARITIME LAW ENFORCEMENT MANUAL, COMDTINST M16247.1 (SERIES)

1. THE COAST GUARD UNIFORM IS A SYMBOL OF OUR UNIQUE HERITAGE AS AN ARMED
SERVICE AND MUST ALWAYS REFLECT THE PRIDE WE SHARE AS COAST GUARDSMEN.
COMMON CONFIGURATION AND UNIFORMITY ARE CORE TO MAINTAINING A PROFESSIONAL
MILITARY APPEARANCE BOTH INDIVIDUALLY AND AS AN ORGANIZATION. IT IS FIRST
AND FOREMOST, THE MEMBERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ALWAYS LOOK SHARP IAW UNIFORM
STANDARDS.

UNIFORM APPEARANCE IS A LEADERSHIP PRIORITY. LEADERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR
ENSURING PERSONNEL WEAR UNIFORMS WITH CONSISTENCY, PROFESSIONALISM, AND
PRIDE. OVER THE YEARS, CG UNIFORM REGULATIONS HAVE EXPANDED THE NUMBER OF
OPTIONS FOR UNIFORM WEAR, WHICH IN SOME CASES HAS CAUSED CONFUSION AND
INCONSISTENCY FOR OUR COAST GUARD MEN AND WOMEN. THIS INCONSISTENCY HAS
CREATED A CULTURAL TREND THAT HAS LED TO UNIT AND INDIVIDUAL MODIFICATION
AND SUBSTITUTION OF UNIFORM ITEMS, SOME UNAUTHORIZED. THIS CULTURE MUST
CHANGE. UNDER THE COMMANDANTS GUIDING PRINCIPLE OF HONORING OUR PROFESSION,
IN THE MONTHS AHEAD THE UNIFORM BOARD WILL UNDERTAKE AN EFFORT TO TIGHTEN UP
UNIFORM STANDARDS AND FIND WAYS TO PROMOTE CONSISTENCY IN OUR UNIFORM
REGULATIONS.

2. COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE ARE RESPONSIBLE
FOR THE APPEARANCE AND UNIFORMITY OF UNIT PERSONNEL AND SHALL PRESCRIBE THE
UNIFORM OF THE DAY, USING SUCH TOOLS AS THE PLAN OF THE DAY, PLAN OF THE
WEEK OR UNIT INSTRUCTION. OUR PRIDE AND SERVICE CULTURE ENCOURAGE AND
REQUIRE US TO CORRECT UNIFORM DISCREPANCIES WHEN OBSERVED. AS A REMINDER,
PERSONNEL INSPECTIONS REMAIN AN EFFECTIVE METHOD TO MAINTAIN UNIFORM
CONDITION AND APPEARANCE ACROSS OUR SERVICE, AND SHOULD BE CONDUCTED WITH
REGULARITY. USCG AUXILIARY UNIFORMS SHALL BE WORN AS PRESCRIBED IN CHAPTER
11 OF REFERENCE (A).

3. THE COAST GUARD HAS FOUR BASIC UNIFORMS THAT MAKE UP THE UNIFORM OF THE
DAY:

A. SERVICE DRESS BLUE (SDB) MAY BE WORN YEAR-ROUND FOR BUSINESS WITHIN THE
COAST GUARD AND FOR SOCIAL OCCASIONS WHERE CIVILIAN EQUIVALENT IS COAT AND
TIE. THE SDB IS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR IN A LIBERTY OR TRAVEL STATUS.
AUTHORIZED OUTER WEAR WITH SDB: BRIDGE COAT OR TRENCH COAT WITH COMBINATION
CAP. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE GARRISON CAP AND FOUL WEATHER PARKA (FWP) ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE SDB UNIFORM. AS A REMINDER, REFERENCE (B)
ALLOWS MEMBERS TO WEAR THE WINDBREAKER IN LIEU OF THE SDB COAT EXCEPT WHEN
THE SDB COAT IS MORE APPROPRIATE FOR AN OCCASIONS FORMALITY. COMMANDERS,
COMMANDING OFFICERS, AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE SHALL DETERMINE WHEN WEARING THE
WINDBREAKER IS APPROPRIATE TO ENSURE UNIFORM CONSISTENCY AND
PROFESSIONALISM.

B. TROPICAL BLUE UNIFORM MAY BE WORN YEAR-ROUND FOR GENERAL OFFICE WEAR AND
VISITS BETWEEN COMMANDS. IT MAY BE WORN IN LIEU OF SDB, BUT NOT TO
FUNCTIONS WHERE CIVILIAN DRESS IS COAT AND TIE. THE TROPICAL BLUE UNIFORM
IS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR IN A LIBERTY OR TRAVEL STATUS.
AUTHORIZED STANDARD OUTER WEAR WITH THE TROPICAL BLUE UNIFORM IS THE
WINDBREAKER OR TRENCH COAT WITH COMBINATION CAP OR GARRISON CAP.

COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS, AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE RETAIN THE AUTHORITY
TO PRESCRIBE THE FWP FOR WEAR WITH THE TROPICAL BLUE UNIFORM IF ADVERSE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS DICTATE THE NEED FOR THIS HEAVIER OUTER WEAR.
COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS, AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE SHALL DETERMINE WHEN
WEARING THE FWP WITH THE TROPICAL BLUE UNIFORM IS APPROPRIATE, SHOULD LIMIT
ITS USE TO NECESSARY OCCASIONS OR PERIODS, AND SHOULD ENSURE USE IS
UNIT-WIDE WHEN PERMITTED.

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE STANDARD BALL CAP OR UNIT BALL CAP ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE TROPICAL BLUE UNIFORM.

C. WINTER DRESS BLUE (WDB) MAY BE WORN BETWEEN 01 NOVEMBER-31 MARCH FOR
GENERAL OFFICE WEAR AND VISITS BETWEEN COMMANDS. IT IS THE BASIC COLD
CLIMATE, NON-OPERATIONAL UNIFORM AND MAY BE WORN IN LIEU OF THE SDB, BUT NOT
TO FUNCTIONS WHERE CIVILIAN DRESS IS COAT AND TIE. WDB IS AUTHORIZED FOR
WEAR IN A LIBERTY OR TRAVEL STATUS.

AUTHORIZED STANDARD OUTER WEAR WITH WDB: WINDBREAKER, BRIDGE COAT OR TRENCH
COAT WITH COMBINATION CAP OR GARRISON CAP. COMMANDING OFFICERS RETAIN THE
AUTHORITY TO PRESCRIBE THE FWP FOR WEAR WITH THE WDB UNIFORM IF ADVERSE
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS DICTATE THE NEED FOR THIS HEAVIER OUTER WEAR.
COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS, AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE SHALL DETERMINE WHEN
WEARING THE FWP WITH WDB IS APPROPRIATE, SHOULD LIMIT ITS USE TO NECESSARY
OCCASIONS OR PERIODS, AND SHOULD ENSURE USE IS UNIT-WIDE WHEN PERMITTED.
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY THE STANDARD BALL CAP AND UNIT BALL CAP ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED WITH WDB. THE DEVELOPMENTAL WDB SHIRT WITH PERMANENT SILICONE
CREASES IS AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR. THIS UNIFORM WILL BE ISSUED TO MEMBERS OF
THE USCGA CORPS OF CADETS, AND THE NEXT UNIFORM BOARD WILL CONSIDER THE
ADDITION OF THIS UNIFORM TO THE SEABAG.

D. OPERATIONAL DRESS UNIFORM (ODU) MAY BE WORN YEAR-ROUND PRIMARILY AS A
FIELD UTILITY AND WATCHSTANDING UNIFORM, AND MAY BE WORN IN AN OFFICE
ENVIRONMENT. HOWEVER, COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS, AND OFFICERS IN
CHARGE SHALL DESIGNATE SLEEVES UP OR SLEEVES DOWN WHEN PRESCRIBING THE
UNIFORM OF THE DAY, AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER THE APPROPRIATENESS OF ODU WEAR
IN OFFICE SETTINGS THAT ARE HIGHLY REPRESENTATIONAL IN NATURE, WHERE THE
TYPE OF INTERACTION WITH THE PUBLIC DICATATES MORE FORMALITY, OR SETTINGS IN
AN INTERAGENCY ENVIRONMENT. IN DOD, JOINT OR INTERSERVICE ENVIRONMENTS, WEAR
OF THE ODU SHOULD ALIGN WITH THE DOD EQUIVALENT UNIFORM OF THE DAY. THE ODU
SHOULD NOT BE WORN FOR VISITS TO CIVILIAN AGENCIES OR NON-COAST GUARD
ORGANIZATIONS UNLESS THE PRESCRIBED UNIFORM OF THE DAY IS ODU OR DOD
EQUIVALENT AT THE VISIT SITE. HOWEVER, IN SOME CASES THE ODU MAY BE
APPROPRIATE DUE TO THE OPERATIONAL NATURE OF THE VISIT OR THE NATURE OF THE
WORK TO BE PERFORMED. THE ODU MAY BE WORN FOR COMMUTING TO AND FROM WORK,
USING EITHER PRIVATE OR PUBLIC FORMS OF TRANSPORTATION.

AUTHORIZED OUTER WEAR WITH ODU: FWP AND STANDARD BALL CAP OR UNIT BALL CAP
(AS DEFINED BELOW). ALL COAST GUARDSMEN SHALL PAY PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO
APPEARANCE WHILE WEARING THE ODU. THE ODU SHALL BE SERVICEABLE,
WELL-MAINTAINED, CLEAN, AND NOT FADED OR DISCOLORED. WE CONTINUE TO CLOSELY
MONITOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE UNTUCKED ODU AND HAVE REACHED THE RIGHT
SOLUTION WITH THE LATEST VERSION.

ACCORDINGLY, THE NEW DEADLINE FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF UNTUCKED ODUS IS 01
JULY 2012, AFTER WHICH, TUCKED VERSIONS OF THE ODU WILL NO LONGER BE
AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR.

E. A PRACTICE THAT HAS CREPT INTO OUR SERVICE IS THE GRANTING OF CASUAL OR
DRESS DOWN DAYS WHERE MILITARY MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WEAR CIVILIAN
CLOTHES IN LIEU OF THE UNIFORM OF THE DAY. THIS PRACTICE IS NO LONGER
AUTHORIZED SINCE IT IS INCONSISTENT WITH PARAGRAPH 1. THIS CHANGE DOES NOT
ALTER THE PROVISIONS OF REFERENCE (B) AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATE WEAR OF
CIVILIAN CLOTHES FOR OFFICIAL DUTIES UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS.

4. RESULTS OF UNIFORM BOARD NO. 44 EFFECTIVE 01 OCT 2011 INCLUDE BALL CAPS.
THE UNIFORM BOARD HAS IDENTIFIED A NEED TO ELIMINATE THE WIDE VARIETY OF
STYLES AND SHADES OF BALL CAPS, PROVIDE A MORE UNIFORM APPEARANCE IN THE
ODU, AND OFFER A LOWER COST, MORE AVAILABLE/REPLACEABLE COVER FOR CG
PERSONNEL. THIS WILL BE ACCOMPLISHED BY AUTHORIZING ONLY TWO SOURCES (UDC
AND CGES) OF BALL CAPS AND THROUGH THE INTRODUCTION OF A STANDARDIZED BALL
CAP TO BE WORN IN TWO CONFIGURATIONS:

A. CONFIGURATION 1 - USCG STANDARD BALL CAP: THIS BALL CAP WILL BE MADE
OF ODU MATERIAL WITH SPECIFIC COLOR/DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS AND
DISPLAY U.S. COAST GUARD. THE STANDARD BALL CAP WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY
THROUGH THE UDC AND CGES STORES. THESE BALL CAPS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN
NOMINAL AMOUNTS BEGINNING 01 JULY. MEMBERS CAN EXPECT FULL STOCK
AVAILABILITY BY 01 SEP. THIS IS THE OFFICIAL USCG UNIFORM BALL CAP FOR WEAR
WITH THE ODU AT ALL TIMES AND IS REQUIRED TO BE WORN WHILE ON TDY OR
VISITING OTHER UNITS/LOCATIONS OUTSIDE THE MEMBERS ASSIGNED UNIT AOR. THE
METAL COLLAR INSIGNIA LISTED IN REFERENCE (B) WILL BE WORN ON THE CAP. FOR
SENIOR OFFICERS, OAK LEAVES AND ACORNS (SCRAMBLED EGGS) ARE NO LONGER
AUTHORIZED ON THE STANDARD BALL CAP. IN ADDITION, ALL ENLISTED MEMBERS WILL
RECEIVE A ONE TIME INCREASE TO THEIR CLOTHING MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE
(CMA) IN THE COMING MONTHS TO PURCHASE THE NEW STANDARD BALL CAP.

B. CONFIGURATION 2 - THE UNIT BALL CAP: COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS,
AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE MAY AUTHORIZE THE WEAR OF UNIT BALL CAPS ON THEIR
UNITS. THE UNIT BALL CAP WILL BE MADE OF ODU MATERIAL WITH
COLOR/DESIGN/CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (THE SAME AS THE STANDARD BALL
CAP). A STANDARD UNIT NAME DISPLAY FORMAT, LETTER AND FONT TYPE/SIZE WILL BE
SPECIFIED TO CGES AND THE SAME AS THE STANDARD BALL CAP. AS WITH THE
STANDARD BALL CAP, THE METAL COLLAR INSIGNIA LISTED IN REFERENCE (B) WILL BE
WORN ON THE UNIT BALL CAP. FOR SENIOR OFFICERS, OAK LEAVES AND ACORNS
(SCRAMBLED EGGS) ARE NO LONGER AUTHORIZED ON UNIT BALL CAP. NO OTHER
MARKINGS OR ATTACHMENTS ARE AUTHORIZED ON THE UNIT BALL CAP. THESE BALL CAPS
WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY THROUGH THE CGES. AS A REMINDER, UNIT BALL CAPS ARE
NOT AUTHORIZED FOR PURCHASE USING APPROPRIATED FUNDS. COMMANDERS, COMMANDING
OFFICERS AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE CAN NOT REQUIRE MEMBERS TO PURCHASE THE UNIT
BALL CAP, AS THE STANDARD BALL CAP IS A SEA BAG ITEM, AVAILABLE THROUGH THE
UDC, AND CAN BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WITH THE ODU.

5. RESULTS OF UNIFORM BOARD NO. 44 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, INCLUDE:

A. THE HOT WEATHER UNIFORM IS NO LONGER AUTHORIZED. LONG ODU TROUSERS AND
8-10 INCH NON-MARKING SAFETY BOOTS ARE REQUIRED FOR SAFETY REASONS AT ALL
TIMES. COMMANDERS, COMMANDING OFFICERS, AND OFFICERS IN CHARGE ARE
AUTHORIZED TO ALLOW REMOVAL OF THE ODU BLOUSE WHEN PERSONNEL ARE ENGAGED IN
DEMANDING, PROLONGED OPERATIONS IN HIGH TEMPERATURES. IN ALL CASES, THE
COAST GUARD DARK BLUE CREW NECK T-SHIRT SHALL BE WORN EMBROIDERED WITH THE
WORDS U.S. COAST GUARD ACROSS THE FRONT LEFT CHEST IN WHITE 3/4 INCH TALL
BLOCK-STYLE LETTERS. THIS RELAXED ODU WEAR IS NOT INTENDED FOR ROUTINE WEAR
IN THE OFFICE ENVIRONMENT OR PUBLIC. IT IS NOT AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WHILE
COMMUTING TO AND FROM WORK, INCLUDING IN PRIVATE VEHICLES. FOR USCG AUX
MEMBERS, REFERENCE (A) APPLIES.

B. REFERENCE (C) AUTHORIZES WEARING OF BROWN DECK SHOES AS BOARDING
TEAM ORGANIZATIONAL CLOTHING FOR CERTAIN BOARDING OPERATIONS. BROWN DECK
SHOES ARE NOT AUTHORIZED FOR WEAR WITH THE UNIFORM OF THE DAY OTHER THAN
DURING ACTUAL BOARDING OPERATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN REFERENCE (C).

C. RATING FORCE MASTER CHIEFS ARE AUTHORIZED TO WEAR THE SEW-ON RFMC
IDENTIFICATION BADGE ON THE ODU.

D. THE FWP FLEECE LINER OR OTHER LINERS ARE NOT AUTHORIZED AS A STAND
ALONE JACKET AT ANY TIME. THE FWP LINER WILL BE ADDED AS A SEA BAG
REQUIREMENT AND PROVIDED WITH THE FWP UPON INITIAL ISSUE. IN ADDITION, ALL
ENLISTED MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE A ONE TIME INCREASE TO THEIR CLOTHING
MAINTENANCE ALLOWANCE (CMA) IN THE COMING MONTHS TO PURCHASE THE FWP LINER.

E. MINOR TAILORING TO THE ODU IS AUTHORIZED IN ORDER TO PROVIDE A
BETTER FIT, HOWEVER THE ODU DESIGN MAY NOT BE ALTERED. ALTERATIONS SUCH AS
PERMANENTLY SEWN ROLLED UP SLEEVES OR SEWN-IN BLOUSING BANDS ARE NOT
AUTHORIZED.

F. THE TIARA IS NO LONGER AUTHORIZED AS PART OF THE OPTIONAL ITEMS FOR
FEMALE DRESS UNIFORMS.

G. PUMPS ARE AN OPTIONAL ITEM FOR FEMALE DRESS UNIFORMS AND SHALL BE
WORN AS LISTED IN REFERENCE (B).

6. INFORMATION ON ITEMS REVIEWED BY A UNIFORM BOARD IS AVAILABLE AT
HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HR/UDC/. POLICY QUESTIONS MAY BE DIRECTED TO CWO R.
ENNIS AT 202-475-5369 OR ROCKWOOD.L.ENNIS(AT)USCG.MIL. THESE CHANGES WILL BE
REFLECTED IN THE NEXT CHANGE TO REFERENCE (B).

7. RELEASED BY RADM RONALD T. HEWITT, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR HUMAN
RESOURCES.

2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First Southern
abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.

3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

4. DCO 1SR sends

INTERACTION WITH YOUTH GROUPS

2011-03-12T18:45:18.822Z

TO: ALAUXDIST1SR
FM: DIRAUX 1SR
Subj: ADVISORY ON AUXILIARY INTERACTION WITH YOUTH GROUPS -012/11

1. For all, for info - the following is provided from the Chief Director
for your awareness in response to concerns that have recently been expressed
by some Auxiliary regions about interaction between Auxiliary units and
youth groups - feel free to use and distribute as you see appropriate - a
distinct note of appreciation to ANACO-CC Commodore Sig Murphy for his
valuable insight and counsel in shaping this message:

2. As the Auxiliary does not have a structured youth program, primary Coast
Guard guidance about youth group interaction is limited to prohibition of
certain activities rather than definition of specific authorized activities.
This guidance can be found in section 2.B.21 of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
Manual (COMDTINST M16790.1 series) which states,

"Programs Not Authorized for Auxiliarists:

Auxiliarists and Auxiliary units are not authorized to
directly sponsor any youth groups or training programs such as:

- Jaycee Jr. Yacht Clubs.
- Youth Regatta Programs.
- Sea Exploring.
- Boy/Girl Scouts.
- Jr. ROTC.
- Naval Sea Cadets.
- Similar organizational entities unless specifically approved by the Commandant.

PE (Public Education) programs or Coast Guard active duty prototype support
initiatives may be offered, but Auxiliary participation in such programs
(other than PE and other support activities specifically approved by the
Commandant) shall be as a private citizen, not as an Auxiliarist. This
sponsorship prohibition does not restrict providing the normal Auxiliary
programs available to any other citizen or organization within the scope of
available personnel and equipment resources to do so, or in attending such
functions as the National Scouting Jamborees or similar events."

3. Sponsorship refers to a relationship in which an Auxiliary unit would
pay for, plan, support, and/or carry out programs, projects, or activities
for a youth group that clearly convey organizational responsibility for the
group and from which the Auxiliary unit might derive consideration or
benefit. A classic example of youth group sponsorship is that of a local
community business that sponsors a Little League baseball team. While such
a sponsorship may benefit the local community, it is neither appropriate nor
necessary for the Auxiliary given the scope of its authority to support
Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) and other specific Coast Guard missions.
This does not preclude Auxiliary programmatic engagement with youth groups
to the extent that existing agreements and policies allow. For example,
there is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Auxiliary and the
Naval Sea Cadet Corps that defines expectations and practices between each
organization as they work together to meet common goals. On the other hand,
an MOU probably does not exist between a typical Auxiliary flotilla and a
local middle school sailing club, but that would not preclude a flotilla
boat crew from taking the sailing club members on a local patrol, if
requested, as guests in order to demonstrate Auxiliary surface operations in
a relevant marine environment. Both of these examples represent authorized
Auxiliary engagement opportunities with youth groups that are constructive,
mutually beneficial, and which fall within an acceptable scope of employment
for the Coast Guard.

4. Working with youth requires Auxiliary members to be cognizant of
applicable legal issues such as having parental permission and chaperons
present during activities. Before Auxiliarists engage in Auxiliary support
of approved youth activities, they should consult their DSO-LP for guidance.

5. These policies will not appreciably change with the forthcoming
Auxiliary Manual update, and this information is encouraged to be shared
along Auxiliary leadership and program chains.

6. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First Southern
abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.

7. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

8. DIRAUX sends

National Test Center Information

2010-03-14T15:14:38.955Z

National Test Center Information
NTC Process- As you know there have been significant changes made to the National Testing Center. Below is the new process. This document was prepared and reviewed by: Gail Venezio, DIR-T, DIR-CTO Bill Pritchard, and DIR-CTOD Alex Proven. There are several different ways to utilize NTC (National Testing Center) 1- Member or student wishes to take an online test. The student or member signs on using their standard e-directory password. They pick the test they need. Once the test is completed the student’s test results will be displayed. If any questions are missed, the student will be given the opportunity to review the missed questions. 2- Taking a test with a Proctor (AUXOP and Initial Nav Rules Test need a proctor.) After the student selects the desired test from the catalog, the student will see an instruction page. A login screen will be displayed for the proctor if one is required. Once the proctor has logged in, the test will proceed. (Note: The system does not permit the proctor to self administer tests.) 3- Public Affairs Tests- Are not ready yet. We expect this to be ready shortly. When any member takes any test and passes the test, the member or test taker will get an e-mail sent to their e-mail address that is currently listed in AUXDATA. That email will have a link that allows the recipient to verify the legitimacy of the email. Every Monday the following actions happen: Test data is sent to OSC Martinsburg. The information is batched and then sent to AUXDATA. The same information is sorted by District and sent to the test takers Director’s Office. Director’s Office gets the same e-mail information and the link the member gets. The Director can print a certificate if they so desire. DSO-MT’s get the same information as the Director. Information is also available in the Auxiliary Officer and a member can re-print or print a new certificate here as well. (Certificates are not yet ready) https://auxofficer.cgaux.org At the time of this writing, (Feb. 21) the program performs the following tasks: 1- Allow members to login to NTC using eDirectory for user authentication. 2- Presents the user with a catalog along with the date and score of any tests taken (under the New NTC only). Tests taken since 2007 are viewable in a member’s detail screen at https://auxofficer.cgaux.org. 3- Requests a proctor login for any tests that require proctors. 4- Provides immediate score, review of missed questions, database recording of test results, email notification of appropriate officers. Existing Operational Issues: Currently, from NTC2, emails are being rejected from at least AOL and Comcast (there may be others). The reason for the email rejection is due to a large number of reported spam emails from that address. NTC can report back on rejected emails. We can then deal with these issues as they arise by sending an email to the rejecting agency and requesting that block be lifted. Currently Working Issues: DIR-CTO and DIR-CTOD are currently working on a special login page for proctors that will allow them to “sign-out” a test sheet and answer key for a member when they are unable to take computer based tests. The program will facilitate proctors being able to “sign-in” the test results in order that the test is recorded for notification of appropriate officers. Certificates are being formatted and will be ready to add to program soon.
[Posted: Feb 28, 2010. Source: Gail Venezio, DIR-T]

INCREASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY, & EP

2010-02-12T01:18:15.362Z



Subject: FW: INCREASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY, R 281944Z 
JAN 10 COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-DCO//

R 281944Z JAN 10 ZUI ASN-AM1028000105
FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-DCO//
TO ALCOAST
BT
UNCLAS //N01500//
ALCOAST 045/10
COMDTNOTE 1500
SUBJ: INCREASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION A. AUXILIARY MANUAL, COMDTINST M16790.1 (SERIES) B. AUXILIARY 
OPERATIONS POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M16798.3
(SERIES)
C. MARINE SAFETY MANUAL, VOLUME 1 (ADMINISTRATION AND
MANAGEMENT) COMDTINST M16000.6 (SERIES)
1. I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF 12 NEW AND 12 REVISED/UPDATED 
PREVENTION AND RESPONSE PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (PQS) FOR THE 
AUXILIARY TRIDENT PROGRAM. THIS IS THE CULMINATION OF AN EXTENSIVE JOINT EFFORT 
ON BEHALF OF THE AUXILIARY AND ACTIVE DUTY LEADERSHIP.
PREVIOUS ALCOASTS INDICATED THAT ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE FOR AUXILIARY 
QUALIFICATIONS IN THE FIELD OF MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL 
PROTECTION WOULD BE DEVELOPED TO ALIGN THOSE QUALIFICATIONS WITH THE REVISIONS 
TO ACTIVE DUTY PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (PQS). WORKING CLOSELY WITH 
PROGRAM MANAGERS, THE AUXILIARY PQS WAS REVISED TO BETTER SUPPORT THE FIELD. 
THIS ALIGNMENT PROVIDES BETTER CLARITY FOR AUXILIARISTS DESIRING TO CONTRIBUTE 
TO A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PREVENTION MISSIONS AND SOME KEY POLLUTION RESPONSE 
ROLES. IT ALSO ENSURES THAT SECTOR COMMANDERS WILL HAVE WELL TRAINED ADDITIONS 
TO THEIR WORKFORCE. I CONGRATULATE ALCON WHO HELPED TO BRING ABOUT THIS CRITICAL 
IMPROVEMENT TO THE AUXILIARY TRIDENT PROGRAM.
2. NEW QUALIFICATIONS:
  A. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT MARINE CASUALTY INVESTIGATOR (AUX-FO)
  B. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT MARITIME ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR
     (AUX-EO)
  C. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT SUSPENSION/REVOCATION INVESTIGATOR
     (AUX-FN)
  D. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT T-BOAT INSPECTOR (AUX-TI)
  E. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT K-BOAT INSPECTOR (AUX-KI)
  F. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT MACHINERY INSPECTOR (AUX-MI)
  G. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT MACHINERY INSPECTOR (STEAM) (AUX-MS)
  H. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT BARGE INSPECTOR (AUX-BI)
  I. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT HULL INSPECTOR (AUX-HI)
  J. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT FOREIGN PASSENGER VESSEL EXAMINER (AUX-
FPVE)
  K. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT FOREIGN FREIGHT VESSEL EXAMINER (AUX-FFVE)
  L. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT WATERWAYS MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATIVE (AUX- WM).
3. REVISED/UPDATED QUALIFICATIONS:
  A. AUXILIARY MARINE SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE/MANAGEMENT (AUX-MSAM)
  B. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT CONTINGENCY PLANNER (FORMERLY AUXILIARY ASSISTANT 
CONTINGENCY PREPAREDNESS SPECIALIST) (AUX-ACP)
  C. AUXILIARY UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSEL EXAMINER (AUX-UPV)
  D. AUXILIARY UNINSPECTED TOWING VESSEL EXAMINER (AUX-UTV)
  E. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT LIFE RAFT EXAMINER (AUX-LR)
  F. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT PORT STATE CONTROL EXAMINER (AUX-PSCE)
     (FORMERLY PORT STATE CONTROL BOARDING TEAM ASSISTANT (AUX-
AEI))
  G. AUXILIARY PORT STATE CONTROL DISPATCHER (AUX-PSC)
  H. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT CONTAINER INSPECTOR (AUX-CI)
  I. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT FACILITY INSPECTOR (AUX-EU)
  J. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT POLLUTION INVESTIGATOR (AUX-ED)
  K. AUXILIARY ASSISTANT FEDERAL ON-SCENE COORDINATOR
     REPRESENTATIVE (AUX-ET) (FORMERLY AUXILIARY ASSISTANT POLLUTION RESPONSE 
SPECIALIST)
  L. AUXILIARY PREVENTION OUTREACH SPECIALIST (AUX-MEES)
     (FORMERLY AUXILIARY MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST).
4. AUXILIARISTS WHO PREVIOUSLY QUALIFIED IN ANY OF THE QUALIFICATIONS IN 
PARAGRAPH 3 ARE NOT REQUIRED TO RE-QUALIFY WITH THE REVISED PQS. MEMBERS 
PURSUING LEGACY QUALIFICATIONS MUST COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATIONS NO LATER THAN 90 
DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ALCOAST. AUXILIARISTS WHO CANNOT QUALIFY WITH THE 
LEGACY PQS WORKBOOKS BY THAT DATE MUST COMPLETE THE REVISED PQS.
5. DUE TO THE UNIQUE NATURE OF THE AUX-MSAM AND AUX-MEES PQS SUBJECT MATTER, 
LETTERS OF DESIGNATION FOR THESE QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY 
REGIONAL DIRECTORS OF AUXILIARY.
6. EFFECTIVE 90 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS ALCOAST THE PRESENT AUXILIARY 
ASSISTANT HARBOR SAFETY OBSERVER (AUX-EK) AND AUXILIARY MARINE SAFETY 
WATCHSTANDER (AUX-MSW) QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CANCELLED TO ALIGN WITH 
COMMENSURATE CHANGES ON THE ACTIVE DUTY SIDE. THESE QUALIFICATIONS, IF EARNED 
PRIOR TO CANCELLATION BASED UPON THE DATE OF THE LETTER OF DESIGNATION, WILL 
CONTINUE TO COUNT TOWARD THE AUXILIARY TRIDENT DEVICE.
7. AUXILIARISTS MAY NOT CONDUCT EXAMINATIONS OF FOREIGN FLAGGED VESSELS OR US 
VESSELS SUBJECT TO MANDATORY INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION OR EQUIVALENT UNDER 
INTERAGENCY MOU WITHOUT BEING UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF QUALIFIED ACTIVE DUTY, 
RESERVE, OR CIVILIAN PERSONNEL AT ALL TIMES.
8. REFS A THROUGH C PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PQS GUIDANCE AND PROCEDURES FOR 
AUXILIARISTS IN SUPPORT OF PREVENTION/MARINE SAFETY MISSIONS.
9. SHORE FORCES SECTORS DIVISION (CG-7411) POC IS LCDR DENNIS MILLER, (202) 
372-1344. AUXILIARY DIVISION (CG-5421) POC IS LT LORI BARD, (202) 372-1265. 
REGIONAL AUXILIARY POC IS THE APPROPRIATE DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY.
10. ELECTRONIC COPIES OF ALL SUBJECT QUALIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE 
E-LEARNING PORTAL AT HTTPS://LEARNING.USCG.MIL/PORTAL.ASP.
11. RELEASED BY RADM SALLY BRICE-OHARA, DEPUTY COMMANDANT FOR OPERATIONS.
12. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

Emergancy Preparedness Month

2009-09-11T11:50:09.037Z

To: ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY NAPOLITANO: NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH -038/09

1. FYI:

-----Original Message-----
From: Secretary Department of Homeland Security
Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 04:08 PM Eastern Standard Time
To:
Subject: MESSAGE FROM SECRETARY NAPOLITANO: NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS
MONTH

Sept. 2, 2009

Spreading the Word on National Preparedness Month

Dear Colleagues:

September is National Preparedness Month, offering our Department an
opportunity to talk to the American people about the importance of becoming
better prepared for - and more resilient to - emergencies of all kinds.

Protecting the United States from threats like terrorism, natural disasters,
and infectious diseases is a shared responsibility and everyone has an
important role to play.

As a DHS employee, you are in a unique position to help us build a national
culture of shared responsibility because you understand what it means to
keep our nation safe and secure - day in and day out.

This effort starts in our own communities. By talking to your neighbors,
friends, and family about citizen preparedness - during September and beyond
- we can build a culture where shared responsibility for preventing and
responding to emergencies is every bit as common as planning for retirement
or keeping your car and home in good repair. For more information about
emergency planning, visit www.ready.gov . You can
also check out a new Ready Public Service Announcement
<http://www.dhs.gov/files/gc_1251897643286.shtm> that raises awareness
about increasing preparedness across the nation.

As always, thank you for your work and for your service to our Nation.

Yours very truly,

Janet Napolitano
Secretary

2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.

3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

4. CG-54211, sends

______________________________

_________________
CHDIRAUX-L mailing list

FLU

2009-08-20T18:24:43.726Z

To: ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: MESSAGE FROM UNDER SECRETARY DUKE: GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS REGARDING NOVEL
H1N1 FLU VIRUS -034/09

1. FYI:

Aug. 17, 2009
MEMORANDUM FOR:         All DHS Employees
FROM:                   Elaine C. Duke
Under Secretary for Management
SUBJECT:                Guidance Documents Regarding Novel H1N1 Flu Virus

In preparation for the start of the flu season this fall, DHS has developed
a series of guidance documents for the DHS workforce about the H1N1 Flu
Virus. These documents are designed to provide guidance to both employees
and supervisors on actions we all can take to prepare and plan for a
probable return of the H1N1 virus this fall.

The guidance covers a number of important topics and a variety of
situations, such as the use of Personal Protective Equipment and antivirals.
Based on the best available information from the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, as well as valuable input from DHS components, this guidance
also covers leave policies, teleworking, and alternative work schedule
arrangements for employees who are ill themselves or serving as caregivers
for sick family members. The guidance documents have been uploaded for easy
access to the DHS public Web site at
http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1241202408781.shtm.

Secretary Napolitano and I, along with all DHS leadership, are committed to
providing you with the best guidance - which will always be based on the
latest scientific understanding about H1N1 - and we will continue to keep
you apprised of the latest developments. We also encourage all of you and
your families to take steps to help prevent the spread of this virus. These
steps and the latest information about the H1N1 virus are available at
http://www.flu.gov/.

2. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.

3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

4. CG-54211, sends

Unit Commendation Award -010/09

2009-06-26T22:15:10.066Z

TO: ALAUXDIST1SR
FM: CDR E.D. Young/COMO Steve Ackerman
SUBJ: Unit Commendation Award -010/09

1. In recognition of 70 years of outstanding service the Commandant has
issued a Coast Guard Unit Commendation Award to any Auxiliarist who served
any period of time in AP / IQ / BQ / AX status during the award period (24
Jun 99 - 23 Jun 09).

2. The Award can be found here:
http://diraux.cgaux1sr.org/Misc/Auxiliary70thAnniversary.pdf

3. Recipients are authorized to purchase/wear the ribbon immediately.

4. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First Southern
abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.

5. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

6. DIRAUX 1SR/DCO 1SR sends

Tips on being interviewed by the media

2009-03-29T18:33:12.051Z

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Tom Nunes
To: auxpao@list.auxpa.org, auxpao-aol@list.auxpa.org
Date: Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:29:28 -0700
Subject: [auxpao] Tips for Being Interviewed by the Media

Tips for Being Interviewed by the Media

Sending out an effective press release may lead to the next step — an interview with the media. Whether you are talking to a newspaper reporter or being interviewed in front of the camera, here are some tips to help you.

Know what you want to communicate, and don’t be afraid to repeat yourself. Important ideas often need to be repeated several times.

Live by your message points, the key points you feel are most important to communicate to the media and your audience. Remember: Life jackets save lives. Safe boats save lives. Educated boaters save lives. Sober boaters save lives.
Short answers are better than long ones. Each message should be no longer than 10 to 15 words. Stop talking when you’re done making your point.
This is not a confrontational interview. Smile.
Don't overlap the interviewer's question. Begin your answer when he or she is finished.
Speak in complete sentences, trying to repeat the main part of the reporter's question. Example: "How should a boater prepare for the boating season?" Answer: "The Coast Guard Auxiliary recommends that boaters take a boating safety course and have their boat checked to ensure they have required and recommended equipment to operate safely." Your quote will be more likely to be used by the media if it contains a complete thought.
Avoid jargon and acronyms. Speak as simply as possible.
Relax by taking a few deep breaths before the interview, and remember to breathe throughout. Keep your hands free, open, and animated. Gesture as you normally would.
Plan what you’d like to say if asked, “is there anything else that you’d like to say?” You should recap your three main message points as a response.
Always assume the camera and microphone are operating. When doing TV interviews ask which camera is on you and be sure to face towards it. And, remember where reporters are concerned, there is no such thing as “off the record”.
Resist the urge to lean into the microphone. They are very powerful and can pick up every word you say.
Television is an intimate medium. Speak in personal, anecdotal terms. Use analogies to illustrate your point. Don’t be afraid to tell “your story.”
Body language is important for television. Practice by talking into a mirror and by having a friend ask you questions you think journalists would ask. People will remember how they felt about you more than they will remember what you said; so,
it's important to be relaxed and sincere.

2009-06-26T22:15:22.402Z

Letter from POTUS, H1N1, Twitter -011/09

2009-06-26T22:26:53.569Z

TO: ALAUXDIST1SR
FM: CDR E.D. Young
SUBJ: Letter from POTUS, H1N1, Twitter -011/09

1. In recognition of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary's 70 years of
outstanding service, President Obama issued the following letter to the
Coast Guard Auxiliary. It was read at yesterday's anniversary celebration at
Coast Guard Headquarters, and a framed copy was presented to National
Commodore Nick Kerigan by Admiral Thad Allen. Please see the Coast Guard
press release at http://www.piersystem.com/go/doc/786/282969/)

2. H1N1 Awareness and prevention. The H1N1 virus looks to be a threat
throughout the coming year. See the personal message from the First District
Commander and a Checklist for Pandemic Flu Planning at
(http://diraux.cgaux1sr.org/Misc/D1H1N1LetterJun09.pdf)

3. Follow us on Twitter! We have arrived in the Twitterverse, follow user
name "Uscgauxd1sr" to get the latest 1SR updates at Twitter.com.

4. Travel Claims - Any travel claims from the 1st and 2nd quarters should
have already been submitted. Third quarter (Apr-Jun) travel claims are due
now. Awards Conference Travel claims will no longer be accepted after July
6 - Submit any late claims immediately as the funds will be reclaimed and
used for other purchases.

5. Recently a Coast Guard, SECNY member was the victim of an attempted car
jacking in Staten Island. Statistically your chances of being a carjacking
victim are very slim, and prevention actions can reduce the risk even more.
It can happen anywhere, not just in "high crime" neighborhoods. It can occur
during the daylight as well as after dark. It's a crime of opportunity-a
thief searching for the most vulnerable prey. Being the victim of a
"carjacking" can be dangerous, even deadly, however there are some common
sense precautions you can take to put the odds in your favor. See the D1SR
Diraux website regarding tips to avoid being a victim.
http://diraux.cgaux1sr.org/Misc/CarjackingPrevention.pdf

6. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists in the First Southern
abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.

7. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

8. DIRAUX 1SR sends

ICS 210

2009-03-26T17:01:50.928Z

-----Original Message-----
From: Welicka, Valerian CDR
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 12:04 PM
To: HQS-DG-lst-auxalldiraux; HQS-DG-lst-auxalloto; HQS-DG-lst-auxnexcom
Cc: Platt, Bob; Bik, Judith LTJG
Subject: ICS 210

Good afternoon,
As you all are aware, the deadline date for completion of
ICS-210 of 31MAR2009 is almost upon us. As many Auxiliarists are still in
need of the course, CG-5421 requested a second and final extension which was
just granted by CG-5331 (Office of Incident Management & Preparedness).

The new date of compliance is 01APR2010.

As per ALAUX 002/07 this course or the full ICS-300 course is required for
Auxiliary Single Unit Resource Leaders (SURL's) such as coxswains, PWC
operators, pilots (Aircraft Commander, First Pilot and Co-Pilot), certain
members in the Trident Program or any other team/task force leader
determined by a Coast Guard unit Commander to have a need.

ICS-210 (or ICS-300 as an equivalent) is to be added to the proper
qualification packages as a requirement for final qualification. These
changes will be reflected in future editions. The Surface Operations website
will be updated this week with this information:
http://cgauxsurfaceops.us/ICS.htm

When the first extension for ICS-210 from March 2008 to March 2009 was
requested, only 715 Auxiliarists (or 18% of required personnel) had taken
either course despite it having been "strongly encouraged" for almost 2
years. To date, AUXDATA is now showing well over 2,500 who have taken
ICS-210 and close to 900 have taken ICS-300 for a 70% compliance rate.

The Auxiliary has done an outstanding job in trying to meet this DHS
requirement. We very much appreciate the Auxiliary's cooperation and
coordination efforts, and understand the incredible effort involved in this
the training and qualification initiative. With the new deadline of
01APR10, the next year should provide ample time to reach the goal of 100%
compliance.

Many thanks to LCDR Dunbar and CPO Woodill who have been tracking this
requirement and compliance rates.

VAL

CDR Valerian F. Welicka
Office of Auxiliary & Boating Safety (CG-542)
Chief, Auxiliary Division (CG-5421)
Office Phone (202) 372-1268
Cell (202) 821-9608
Fax (202) 372-1920
Valerian.F.Welicka@uscg.mil