USCGAUX District 11NR - Division 4

Member Training

Member Training Picture Member training is performed over a wide range of topics with the degree of formality optimized to the training need. Some training is performed in large classes as shown, while other training is performed in smaller classes or one-on-one with the instructors. For some subjects, outside experts provide training and qualification on disciplines not presently available within the Coast Guard or the Auxiliary (ie: emergency medical or computer technology).

Member training is coordinated with local and national Coast Guard Units. This insures that Coast Guard Auxiliary personnel are qualified to support Coast Guard operations and to represent the Coast Guard in many activities. In many cases Coast Guard training billets are made available to Auxiliarists to bring them up to the same skill level as the active Coast Guard personnel.

Mission Qualification Training includes:

Boat crew and coxswain training

Instructor training

Vessel Examination Training

Radio Watch stander training

Marine Safety training

Aids to Navigation Training

Air operations training

AUXiliary OPerations (AUXOP) classes provide boating and operational support expertise leading to an AUXOP qualification for those choosing to complete all classes.

Seamanship

Weather

Patrols

Search and Rescue

Communications

Navigation

Administration

Team Coast Guard integrated activities require specialty training in many areas.

Team Coordination

Public affairs

Administrative support

Recruiting support

Watch Standing at Coast Guard Facilities

Crew support for surface and air missions

Elected and Staff Officers receive training to optimize effectiveness

Elected Officer qualification

Elected Officer workshops

Staff Officer workshops

Staff officer specialty classes

Member training is provided by Division/District and National staff personnel, the Coast Guard, Specialized training organizations and by Flotillas throughout the district.

Member training activities are at minimal cost to members. Members should contact flotilla or division Member Training officers (or elected officers) to coordinate their need for specific training. Member attendance at currently scheduled training sessions requires coordination through MT officers or the sponsoring organization.

Scheduled Member Training Activities

	OPS workshop is required for all members active in surface operations or communications. The workshop can be facilitated by any IT qualified member but both IT and coxswain qualification is preferred. This workshop must be completed before 31 May 2005.
	IT workshop is required for all instructors (both MT and PE). The workshop can be facilitated by any IT qualified member. This workshop must be completed before 31 May 2006.

VE/RBSVP workshop is required for all Vessel Examiners. This workshop must be completed before 31 May 2006.

The following table lists some of the other member training activities provided for CY2006.

Date	Activity	Location	Time	Contact

*MCI Building is at 2580 N First St. (@ Trimble) in San Jose.
**Bay Area is at 2175 Stone Ave #3, San Jose Ca.

ICS Training is now a requirement of the Operations program and must be completed by May 31 2006 or members will not be authorized as Coxswain or Crew on auxiliary patrols.

As of February 2006, the ALCOAST from G-RPP announcing the revised dates for completion of Incident Command System (IS) coursework for CG Auxiliary forces has not been issued. Since there are both Area and District directives published, some members have expressed concerns about the apparent conflict between the dates published and the dates proposed. In an effort to resolve this conflict, CG Auxiliary members are directed to comply with directives published by CG Area and District commands until CG Headquarters guidance is available.

What is the Director of Auxiliary's and National Commodore's
requirements for completing the ICS Courses?

Any member designated “direct operational” (DO) by the Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) process should take IS 100 and IS 700. The following categories of participation require a DO designation:

Surface operations

Air operations

Operations planning

Interpreters

CMDCEN/OPCEN/COMMS watchstanding

Fixed/mobile radio facility operators

Port security

Marine Safety & Security

Some Staff officers <

As deemed by Operational Commander

CGAUX Health Care Volunteers (G-WK program supported by (COMDTINST 6010.2 dtd 21 Jan 03))

IS 200, 210 and IS 800 will be required for Auxiliary leadership and Single Unit Resource Leaders (SURLs) (i.e. Auxiliary coxswains, pilots, any member qualifying in the Trident program or any other team/task force leader).

How long do I have to complete the required courses?

The IS coursework described above is not required for any qualification. The consequence for failure to take these courses has been left to the discretion of the individual command, based on management of current tasking, force strength and implementation of individual training plans. Similarly, the National Commodore, in partnership with G-PCX, has determined the consequences for Auxiliary members who fail to complete coursework as assigned. The following table provides the approved dates for the implementation of an action affecting the Auxiliary member's status or participation.

Timeline for ICS Course Requirements
Date	Courses	Action
30 JUN 2006	IS 100, IS 700	Members will not be allowed to participate in any Coast Guard exercise, drill or response event. Members seeking to be qualified in an Auxiliary Operational Program must complete this coursework prior to certification by the DIRAUX.
30 SEP 2006	IS 200, IS 800	Members designated as leaders or SURLs (i.e. Auxiliary coxswains, pilots, any member qualifying in the Trident program or any other team/task force leader) are strongly encouraged to complete required coursework.
31 DEC 2007	IS 100, 200 IS 700, 800	Members participating in an Operational Program will be considered REYR and will not be issued Auxiliary patrol orders. Coursework will be required for a member to qualify as a candidate for office (described above) or be appointed as a staff officer (described above).
Unknown	IS 210	Consequence to be determined as course becomes widely available to Auxiliary members.

No additional actions affecting a member's status or participation are authorized. Local units should make every effort to encourage participation, provide training or other resources and facilitate compliance with the aforementioned directives.

How do I complete the courses?

The courses can be found on-line at the following links:

IS 100 course

IS 200 course

IS 210 - Under development

IS 700 course

IS 800 course

XXVIII PCA Training Fair, August 19^{th
&} 20^th 2006

The PCA fair will be taking place 19-20 AUG 2006. We encourage you to sign up now if you know you are planning to attend so that we can begin to try and arrange for rooms, and there is a possibility that classes with no or low enrollment may end up getting cancelled.

APC – ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES COURSE – One Day Class – Will be offered Sunday only	SUN	Bring a hard copy of the Auxiliary Manual. If you do not have one, borrow one from a member in your flotilla. Instructor – Mike Maddox
AUXPAT - Test will be proctored Sunday – You have to study the material prior to attending the class Will be offered Saturday only	SAT	Obtain, read and note any questions or confusion you may have from reading the AUXPAT text. Bring your questions to class. Test will be proctored Sunday. Instructor – Mike Maddox
AUXWEA - Two Day Class, you must attend both days	SAT & SUN	Obtain, read and note any questions or confusion you may have from reading the AUXWEA text. Bring your questions to class. Instructor – Jim Van fleet
Basic Computer Instruction – One Day Class – You can attend either Saturday or Sunday Limit 12 students	SATURDAY or SUNDAY	This course is intended for those who don't use computers on a daily basis. In the class, you will learn the basics of computers, how to turn on the computer, open a program, create a new document, save your document. You will also learn how to browse the internet, go to official sites, download manuals, and learn how to send emails to other people Instructor – Pat O’Leary
ICS 210 –You can attend either Saturday AM or Saturday PM	4 Hour Class SAT AM OR PM	Mandatory ICS Class for the Auxiliary If hurricane occurs class may be canceled due to need for instructor to be present at scene. Instructor - “J.R”. Stafford
VESSEL EXAMINER Receive 2 days training and take the written test	SAT & SUN	After this class, you will only need to do the 5 practical Vessel Safety Checks with a qualified Vessel Examiner Sample vessel will be available for show and tell. Instructor - Mike Lauro
AUXINFO – Two classes offered: Saturday or Sunday Please indicate which day you will attend.	SATURDAY or SUNDAY	Are you confused how to gain the information you need from AUXINFO? Take this class and you will be able to do it all Instructor - TBD
TCT – Team Coordination Training Saturday or Sunday	SAT & SUN	Several instructors will be team teaching . Variety of Instructors
Fingerprinting 0800-1600 Saturday	BANNERS CLUB	For members who find it difficult to get to meetings and need to have their fingerprints taken. All necessary forms will be available. This has to be done prior November 01, 2006, or you will be disenrolled from the Auxiliary. George Prows

Early registration fee is $5; after 1 AUG 06, it increases to $10. There will be no registrations accepted after AUG 15th, and NONE accepted at the door.

Any questions should be directed to COMO Gail Ramsey at Gail.L.Ramsey@uscg.mil

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