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Division 10 CONGRATULATES our Commodore, Tom Venezio on his election to National Area Commodore - Atlantic (East),
and our Former Commodore, Nick Kerigan on his election to
NATIONAL COMMODORE!

ODU SALE!  The UDC having a 4 for 1 sale of certain sizes of ODU coats (shirts) and trousers to make way for the new untucked version of the uniform.  Please note, the untucked version of the ODU is not expected to see its way to the Gold Side until mid 2009 - and that means at least another few months for us!  So why delay - get those pants needed for your go bag . . . replace that shirt that you dribbled on! Be fresh for the 2008 season!  Click here to order.

Auxiliary Search Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E)
Course Replaces AUXSAR
The new AUXSC&E course is now available at ANSC and is ready to be taught in the Districts. This course replaces AUXSAR in the Auxiliary's suite of AUXOP courses. AUXSC&E, which is the Auxiliary version of the Coast Guard's Search Coordination & Execution course, is an AUXOP course, and as such, is not required for qualification or currency maintenance for the Boat Crew program. Additional information about the new course can be obtained at www.auxtdept.org.
[Posted: 15 AUG 2008.  Source: Gail A. Fisher, DC-T]

Coast Guard Adopts

"THE GUARDIAN ETHOS"

I AM AMERICA'S MARITIME GUARDIAN.
I SERVE THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES.
I WILL PROTECT THEM.
I WILL DEFEND THEM.
I WILL SAVE THEM.
I AM THEIR SHIELD.
FOR THEM I AM SEMPER PARATUS.
I LIVE THE COAST GUARD CORE VALUES.
I AM A GUARDIAN.
WE ARE THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD.

... The "Guardian Ethos" is not intended to replace the Coast Guard Creed. . . The Ethos . . . defines the essence of the Coast Guard, and could be viewed as the contract the Coast Guard and its members make with the nation and its citizens. . . . The "Guardian Ethos" is the essence of our service -  IT IS WHO WE ARE

We have a proud history of serving the citizens of the United States in the maritime domain, providing safety, security and stewardship.  As America's maritime guardians, we protect them, we defend them and we save them.  We are their shield, and we stand always ready for the call to duty.  We live the Coast Guard core values.  Individually, we are each guardians, who have sworn an oath to support and defend the constitution and who adhere to the Coast Guardsman's Creed.   TOGETHER, WE ARE THE UNITED STATES
COAST GUARD.
From ALCOAST 366/08
See full text here
 

ALL HANDS - BEING A GUARDIAN - 2008-07-01
 

In addition to living the Coast Guard core values of honor, respect and devotion to duty, I am asking you to include devotion to each other. That is being a Guardian.  Commodore Thad Allen, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard Skip Bowen and our Reserve Component Master Chief Petty Officer, Jeff Smith.  Allhands 2008-07-01

New Public Education Course
Replacing Basic and Advanced Coastal Navigation, the new public education navigation course based on the book, The Weekend Navigator, is now available and in stock at AUXCEN. Refer to SpeedGram 2008-01 for details.
[Posted: 04 AUG 2008. Source: Robin Freeman, DC-E]

Boat Responsibly Bags Now Available
New Boat Responsibly plastic bags, ANSC #9025, are available from ANSC. They replace the outdated You're In Command bags. NACON attendees participating in the Recreational Boating Safety Directorate Life Jacket Extravaganza will receive a sample bag with neat stuff inside.
[Posted: 01 AUG 2008.  Source: Stuart D. Soffer, N-MS]

June 16,2008, NEW PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS STANDARD (TelComPQS) A new Personal Qualifications Standard (PQS) for Auxiliary Telecommunications has been developed by the Operations (Response) Department and approved by the National Board and CG Headquarters.The Chief Director of the Auxiliary has announced the implementation of the new personal qualification standard (PQS) for a Telecommunications Operator (TCO) specialty.  Effective 1 August 2008, all new applicants for fixed land or land mobile radio facility certification and/or operation must be certified as a TCO. Current AUXCOM-rated members will continue to be eligible for facility ownership and operation indefinitely, as long as their AUXCOM was earned prior to August 1, 2008.  Details of this PQS are available on the Chief Director’s Web site at "Auxiliary Telecommunications PQS Announcement 11 June 2008".  The PQS for Auxiliary Telecommunications is posted at "Telecommunications PQS".

On-Line Bridge Discrepancy Reporting System - The 1SR Aids to Navigation Department is proud to announce the availability of this new on-line system to allow on-line entry of bridge discrepancy reports and bridge survey results, with direct electronic transfer to the CG Bridge Office. This will speed up the flow of reports to the Coast Guard, while at the same time providing faster service and more information back to the members. Additionally, this system also makes the entire district bridge database accessible to all members, showing recent discrepancy history and repair actions for each bridge. Additional information about the new system can be found on the AN web site at www.boatmoves.com/CGAux/bdrs.htm, and the on-line system can be accessed directly at www.boatmoves.com/CGAux/BridgeDB/Bridges/ An activated login via the Auxiliary eDirectory system is used for system access security.
(Date 28 May 2008, source: DSO-AN)
 

DHS Unveils Small Vessel Security Strategy
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its new Small Vessel Security Strategy (SVSS) document (PDF: 1290 KB / 57 pages), designed to close security gaps and reduce risks associated with the potential exploitation of small maritime vessels. An online Fact Sheet on the SVSS is also available. Auxiliarists are encouraged to become familiar with these documents, and to promote America's Waterway Watch Program when conducting RBS activities (teaching public education courses, conducting vessel safety checks, conducting RBS program visits, and making speeches to local marinas, yacht clubs, and other groups).
[Posted: 30 APR 2008. Source: COMO Ed Sweeney, NADCO-RBS]

04/29/2008 - From CHDIRAUX - DISCONTINUATION OF BOATING SAFETY HOTLINE -011/08

Coast Guard support of the toll-free Boating Safety Hotline number
1-800-368-5647 has been discontinued. However, this hotline number is still displayed in many boating safety materials used and distributed by the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It is displayed in approximately 2.5 million separate boating safety items available from the Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC)

ANSC has begun to line out/obliterate the number wherever it appears in these materials. However, it will not be able to do so for all of them.
Auxiliarists must therefore review all boating safety materials received from ANSC and ensure that this hotline number is thoroughly lined out/obliterated prior to use for training or distribution to the public.

Auxiliary vessel examiners shall pay particular attention to ensure that the Boating Safety Hotline number on ANSC-7012 Vessel Safety Check forms is thoroughly lined out/obliterated prior to presenting them to vessel owners/operators at the conclusion of vessel safety checks. Similarly, Auxiliary public education instructors shall pay particular attention to ensure that the number is thoroughly lined out/obliterated in any boating safety course materials prior to provision to the public.


04/22/2008 - Reminder ALL PEPIRBS must be properly maintained. Registration and batteries must be up-to-date. This can become a safety issue when on a assignment. Re-registration can be done on-line at the NOAA site.  Batteries are ordered through your FSO-OP.

Calling all Aux-Com  The USCG Auxiliary has been using with success the ICOM IC-F121 VHF Radio. This radio has the capability through Software Programming the ability to operate on both the conventional VHF Marine Frequencies, the AuxNet Frequencies and Weather Frequencies.  This is an ideal radio for Land Mobile as well as Fixed Land ( with optional suitable Power Supply ) There is also attractive pricing through the GSA Pricing schedule.  For more information contact our SO-CM, John Nashmy.

And more about Aux-Com - We need volunteers to tow the District Communications Trailer - Trucks, Pick-Ups, SUVs, Mini-Vans (well maybe not mini-vans) are needed!  Contact Stan Catalina, Task Force Coordinator, if you are interested in working with our Commodore in critical emergencies and drills. Aux-Com Qualified preferred. 

Revised Policies For Auxiliarists In Approval Pending (AP) Status - These policies reflect input/guidance from and review by Auxiliary national leadership, Coast Guard Headquarters legal and personnel security offices, one Director of Auxiliary office per Auxiliary area, and the CG Security Center.  The Chief, Office of Auxiliary (CG-3PCX)has approved these policies, they are effective immediately, and they shall be incorporated into the next change to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual. See text of policies here: Please read: 
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg3/cg3pcx/administration/security/AP-GUIDE-AUG07-4FINAL.pdf

[Source CHDRAUX-L: 7 August 2007]

The new electronic testing Center is now available for use by Auxiliary members seeking qualification in a wide range of mission areas. This "eTesting" Center is available at http://ntc.cgaux.org

The Aux it is a changin'   Effective immediately the Marine Safety & Environmental Protection Department is renamed the Marine Safety (Prevention) Department.  The Commercial Vessel Examination Division is now Vessel Activities Division.   The Marine Safety Division is now the Port and Facility Activities Division.

The O department has been renamed the Department of Operations (Response), and is responsible for the administration of the Auxiliary's Surface Operations, Air Operations, Telecommunications and Incident Management Programs. 

As of the first of July, 2007, the Operations Department was re-named the Department of Operations (Response) to better indicate the relationship of this department to its counterparts in the active duty Coast Guard.  Two other changes were initiated on this date:
-    The former Aids to Navigation Division was transferred to the Department of Marine Safety (Prevention)
-        The Division of Incident Management was transferred into the Department of Operations (Response).

Further changes are possible and will be posted as they occur.  [Source:E-News-14 Jul 2007]

WHAT'S NEW WITH ATONS???  Check the New AV Guide on the First Southern District Website and the recently updated USCG Auxiliary First District Aids to Navigation. 

CHANGES to the operations side - See message from our DSO-OP. 

Questions about 1SR Operations Procedures??? Check out the new http://64.20.46.230/documents/final_2007_SECNY_Aux_Op_Order_Prev.pdf

05/17/2007 - Sector NY Auxiliary Operations Manual is now available online at this link. 

MDA PATROLS???  DON'T FORGET TO SEND IN THE MDA FORM TO SECTOR NY
If you don't tell 'em - they won't know!-