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U.S. Coast Guard
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Video Tribute to the USCG - Click here to view a tribute to the Coast Guard made by an Auxiliarist in District 9W CONGRATULATIONS and best of luck to Claud Macchieraldo of Flotilla 10-02 elected Division 10 Commander for 2010 and Bob McHugh of 10-13 elected as Division 10 Vice Commander for 2010! Check back here for news of Flotilla elections starting next week.
Congratulations and all the best
to the newly elected
ONLINE FLOTILLA LEADERSHIP COURSE IS NOW AVAILABLE
- Completion of this course satisfies the "APC" Course requirement for
elected leadership. Please address your inquiries to: Juan C.
Hernandez, PhD Commander Flotilla 86 & Division Chief - Instructional
Design USCG Auxiliary National Training Dept.
drjhernandez@comcast.net
[Source: Gail Venezio October 4, 2009]
AUXILIARY SEW-ON QUALIFICATION INSIGNIA -045/09
In accordance with Coast Guard Uniform Regulations
(Commandant Instruction M1020.6 series), only one Auxiliary sew-on
qualification insignia is authorized for wear on the ODU. By extension,
this also applies for Working Blue and the Hot Weather Uniform authorized
for wear by Auxiliarists. Such insignia shall be centered directly above
the "USCG AUXILIARY" cloth tape immediately above the wearer's left breast
pocket. Embroidered insignia shall be the same size as the metal insignia,
centered on a tape the full width of the pocket. The tape shall not
exceed the width of the pocket. If an Auxiliarist has earned more than
one qualification insignia, then the insignia that is worn shall be at the
discretion of the Auxiliarist. Temporary/conditional sew-on qualification
insignia shall not be worn on these uniforms.
As a part of the restructuring of the Coast Guard Auxiliary National Organization, the Operations (Response) Department has been renamed the Response Department. Former Operations Department Chief, David Elliot (formally from 10-13, BZ Dave, congratulations), has been promoted and is the new Assistant National Commodore for Response and Prevention. Robert Shafer has been named the Director of the Response Department and COMO Gary Taylor has been named Deputy Director. For further information on the restructuring of the National Organization, click here: http://auxpa.org/weblog/blogs/ 09/01/2009
AUX SC&E C-SCHOOL - There are several openings in the Aux-SC&E C School commencing on 16 November in Seattle Washington. Candidates should have a strong background in Navigation, and must be Aux-Nav, Crew, Cox'n or any level of Aviation Pilot or Air Crew as well as IT qualified to take the Train the Trainer portion of this course. Deadline of submission of a Short Term Training Request form through your FC to our OTO is this Friday - Sept 25th.
PPE/UNIFORMS ETC. Section 10.A.12. of
the Auxiliary Manual (Commandant Instruction M16790.1 series) states, "Auxiliarists
may not wear any distinctive part of the uniform or official Auxiliary
insignia with civilian clothing." Coast Guard Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) that is authorized for Auxiliary use while assigned to
duty and that has Auxiliary markings (e.g. - "U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary"
displayed on the back of a Coast Guard Type III life jacket) falls within
the scope of, "...any distinctive part of the uniform..."
Auxiliary-marked PPE, including life jackets and float coats, are
therefore only authorized for wear by Auxiliarists when in uniform and
assigned to duty. The Auxiliary Uniform Procurement Guide has also been
changed to reflect this policy. [Posted 18 Sep 2009, Source CHDIRAUX]
MULTI DIVISION TABLE TOP Excercise will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2009 at 0900 at the Letchworth Village Office of Flotilla 10-04. Division Leadership should plan to attend. Contact Helen Glass to sign up. Additional information will be posted here as it becomes available.
Chain of Leadership; Robert's
Rules of Order courses available
New Certificates Site of
Interest to Elected Officers and all members
NEW ONLINE
Auxiliary Officers & Members Directory
Congratulations and best of luck to our own Bob McHugh, recently appointed as Division Chief, National Uniform Division. We all know that Bob will do us proud!
Be a Survivor Contest
About Boating Safely -Second Edition The
Second Edition of About Boating Safely is just off the press and soon to
be shipped. The changes to the textbook are subtle; therefore, PowerPoints,
Instructor Notes and the Test will remain the same as posted for the first
edition. Many of the changes are reflected in upgraded graphics. Text
changes are included to keep current with National Association of State
Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) Standards, which have recently
changed. Flotillas may continue to use the first Edition of About Boating
Safely until the supply is depleted. Furthermore, a Flotilla may use both
the first and second edition in the same class with no disruption to the
instruction. A complete Cross-Reference of every change has been posted to
the e-library at: http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/abs.htm
Bravo Zulu to All
members!
All members of the Auxiliary were
awarded the
Wear it proudly! The newly revised 1SR Procedures Guide is now available online - here
New Recruiting Power Point
from the E-Dept
NATIONAL PERSONNEL
DEPARTMENT-TALENT BANK
C-School Cancellations!
Attention Vessel Examiners! During this Pandemic Flu Alert
the Coast Guard is actively monitoring the status of Coast Guard
personnel. If you are exhibiting flu like conditions seek medical
attention from your primary care professional and avoid contact with
others. If it is suspected by your medical provider that you have the H1N1
flu, notify your Chain of Leadership. Once confirmed that it is or is not
the H1N1 infection, update your Chain of Leadership. The Coast Guard is
concerned about the health and well being of its personnel. For more
information regarding H1N1 go to
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/.
Coast Guard specific H1N1 Flu
Outbreak information Introduction to Auxiliary
Personnel and Membership Course Now Available
Bring more Students into PE
Classes with the NEW SUDDENLY IN COMMAND Seminar Course APC Course Now Available
Online
Grants Handbook 2009 Posted
New Materials posted for BS&S
and SS&S
Revised Deadline for ICS210
The Chief Director's Office has changed
the deadline for completing ICS-210 UNIFORM UPDATE: ALCOAST 074/09 2 Feb 2009 COMDTNOTE 1020 Results of uniform board no. 43 The following changes were approved and are effective Immediately unless otherwise noted: A. Change naming nomenclature from tropical blue long uniform to Tropical blue uniform. B. Change naming nomenclature from service dress blue bravo Uniform to service dress blue uniform. F. Support the coast guard auxiliary program by authorizing the Auxop device made in an embroidered style.
AND don't forget to send in your
A new Sexual Harassment Workshop has been posted on the Director's website: http://diraux.cgaux1sr.org/Misc/harassment.htm [Source: Sal Fiore, DSO-MT, 1SR. January 17, 2009]
A new Primer on Public Affairs is useful in explaining to all members their role in the Auxiliary's Public Affairs Program. Posted as a .pdf, the presentation can easily be made into a PowerPoint presentation. Find it at: http://auxadept.org/resources/Public_Affairs_Primer_2.pdf [Source: Tom Nunes Deputy Chief, Public Affairs Department. January 18, 2009]
UPCOMING FEMA COURSES
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FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute has posted upcoming courses. These
courses are designed to increase preparedness and response capability to a
variety of situations ranging from hazardous materials to earthquakes.
Apply at:
http://www.training.fema.gov/Apply/
[Source: Donna
Cole, BC-TDM. January 17, 2009] The link to the New Member
Reference Guide on the Chief Directors website leads to the 2003 version
which has been superseded by a 2008 version. Until this situation has
been remedied please order the New Member Reference Guide From the ANSC
item no's 5027 or 5028. The New Member Course may be taken on line at:
http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php Instructions Posted for Ordering 2009 Vessel Safety Check Decals Detailed information on 2009 Vessel Safety Check procedures and instructions for ordering decals are available on the SafetySeal web site. [Posted: 12 DEC 2008. Source: Paul Mayer, DVC-VC]
Rob Roy - Passed over the Bar
- Sadly, yet another member of Division 10, Rob Roy, long time member of
Flotilla 10-07 passed over the bar on Friday 12/12/08. Memorial
donations may be made in Rob's memory to the Navy Memorial Foundation,
Suite 123, 701 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004.
AUXILIARY UNIFORM ITEMS This is a clarification notice from CHDIRAUX regarding proper procedures for wearing Auxiliary vs. Coast Unit Ball caps, plastic name tags, and the new "Untucked" ODU. Click here for details. [Posted: 11/10/2008; Source: CHDIRAUX]
FEMALE OVERBLOUSE DRESS SHIRT The Female Overblouse Dress Shirt is available for ordering through the Coast Guard Uniform Distribution Center (UDC). It is authorized as optional wear for Auxiliary females as an alternative to the light blue dress shirt worn with the Tropical Blue uniform only. Further information, particularly concerning the placement of accoutrements on the shirt, can be found in ALCOAST 531/08 at the Coast Guard general message web site. [Posted 10/27/08; Source CHDIRAUX-L]
50 MPH Dynamic Strength Tested PFDs After special consideration for our Auxiliary members safety by the Coast Guard, the inflatable vests listed in the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10F will continue to be authorized after 01 JUN 2009 for use on facilities that can exceed 35 MPH in lieu of Type III dynamic strength tested vests rated for 50MPH.Specifically, the vests as listed in the R&SS Manual are: * LSC 485CG INFLATABLE * LSC 481CG/481CGM INFLATABLE * MUSTANG MD3183 INFLATABLE * MUSTANG MD0450 22 INFLATABLE In addition to inflatables, Mustang Survival, Inc. has independently certified their MJ6214 (Type III Float Coat) to the 50 MPH Dynamic Strength Tested standard. For any facility (including PWCs) that are capable of exceeding 50 MPH, it is recommended that an appropriate speed dynamic strength tested vests be used. [Posted12 Nov, 2008. Source: COMO Gary A. Taylor DVC-OS Operations (Response) Department]
Orion Safety Products- Safety
Notice update Orion Products has issued a follow-up statement concerning their Sky Blazer product saying that it is safe for use if the instructions for holding the tube in the correct manner are followed. For more details, download the file from the V-Dept. website. [Posted: 25 OCT 08. Source: Kelly Johnson DC-V(d)]
Coast Guard Adopts "THE GUARDIAN ETHOS"
... 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
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
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