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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]

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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

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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]
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Sadly, we have lost yet another of our valuable Division 10 members - Art Ramirez, Past Flotilla Commander of 10-01 passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 after a difficult battle with cancer.
 

Visiting Friday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. Funeral Mass Saturday 9:45 a.m. at St. Elizabeth R.C. Church, 700 Wyckoff Ave. Wyckoff, NJ. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, NJ. Memorial contributions to American Cancer Society, 20 Mercer St., Hackensack, NJ. 07601 or Valley Hospice, 223 North Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450 would be appreciated. www.vpfh.com

Coast Guard Auxiliary service will be at 7:30 pm at Vander Plaat's.  Service Dress Blue (Jacket, White Shirt, Tie & Combination Cap) or appropriate civilian attire.
 

 

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".

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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.

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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]USCG cutter

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

Every Auxiliarist already has an account on the new National Testing Center, but it must be activated by following the directions available at the new site. As part of our effort to reduce the complexity of our electronic resources, activation of your account on the National Testing Center will rely on information from your eDirectory account. If you need a password or have your password reset go to the new National Testing Center site for a new or lost password. [Source CHDRAUX-L: 6 August 2007]

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.

T
he 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:
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The former Aids to Navigation Division was transferred to the Department of Marine Safety (Prevention)
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        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]

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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

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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!-

AUXDATA And AUXINFO PowerPoint Slides Available - Do you have trouble navigating AUXDATA and AUXINFO? A new PowerPoint presentation, created by the Department of Information Technology, is now available on the Member Training page of the National Training Department. Scroll down the page and look under “Value-added Training”. This document is an excellent resource for every member. [Posted: 19 APR 2007.  Source: DC-T and DC-I]


2007 D1SR Procedures Guide - The Director's office has published the 2007 edition of the D1SR Procedures Guide. If you need to know where to send that qualification form, or what form to use, this is the manual. The 2007 edition supersedes all previous editions. 2007 D1SR Procedures Guide (Date: 08 January 2007, Source: DIRAUX)
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STUDING Nav A or B?  Check out the US Coast Guard Nav Center - Lots of helpful info.



Aux-Com?
- Listen in to LIVE Monitoring of the Busiest En Route Air Traffic Control Corridor in the world:  the Northeast Atlanta Arrival - and LIVE* monitoring of the Atlanta Terminal Approach Control and Atlanta Tower servicing the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, Atlanta Georgia USA here - its really coolUSCG cutter

Want to get your PE Course on the National Website??  Email the NEW Notice of Intent to Teach form  (pdf) DIRECTLY to our ADSO-PE, Michael Kaff.  Don't wanna use pdf, use the word version!  Note:  The cost of courses will no longer appear on the internet.  National wishes to collect this information for comparative purposes only.

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