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Training and
Other News
for USCGAUX Flotilla
6-1 Members
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Spring Conference: March
2008
Auxiliary Modernization Plan Presentation
The
Auxiliary Modernization Plan Presentation details the reasoning and the
principles behind the Coast Guard Auxiliary reorganization to align with the
changes in the Coast Guard structure.
[Posted: 04 AUG 2008. Source: NACO]
Update to Documentation Revision List for Training Courses
The National Training Department's
Documentation Revision List has been changed to incorporate updates in the
documentation to support the New Member Course material developed by the
Personnel Department. Updates include the Reference Guide, Student Guide and
exams. This list has been developed by the National Training Department to
provide the current revision of training material required for program
qualification and AUXOP courses. All items listed have been reviewed by
responsible departments and confirmed as the latest revision.
[Posted: 17 AUG 2008. Source: Ken Kendall, DC-Td]
Waterfront Challenge Grants
The Waterfront Challenge is a grant
program for boaters to take steps to help improve their local waterfront.
Eight grants of $5,000 to $25,000 will be awared to support grassroot efforts
by boaters to create sustainable waterfront environmental improvements in
their communities. Some ideas include, cleaning up a beach or river bank,
rebuilding a handicap accessible dock, or any small scale projects that could
result in effective waterfront improvements. A flotilla or an individual could
apply for grants to be awarded at the Miami International Boat Show in
February, 2009. Project deadline is November 5, 2008.
[Posted: 18 JUL 2008. Source: William Griswold, BC-BRG] Link is hot
http://www.wfchallenge.com/
New AuxData Mission Added
There is a new mission added to member training, 06C - AUXSCE.
Reporting it is now functional in AuxData. Please advise all Instructors who
are teaching this course to use mission 06C effective immediately. A reminder:
Do not show the students on the 7030, their time should be reported on their
monthly 7029 form. The following change will be added to the 7030 as of 1
October 2008 when the quarterly forms update is made: 06C AUXSCE Reporting - A
class taught by a certified SCETT (Instructor who completed AUXSCE
Train-the-Trainer course and is certified as either a Boat Crew Coxswain or a
pilot in one of the AIR Competencies.)
[Posted: 09 JUL 2008. Source: Marilyn McBain, DVC-IS]
Lifejacket Use Clarification
Misinformation passed at a recent Auxiliary meeting stated that the
USCG would be withdrawing approval of inflatable lifejackets for all boats
capable of going 30mph or more. To clarify: Impending changes to authorized
inflatable life jackets applies only to CG active duty, Reserves, and
Auxiliary. By 2009 all life jackets authorized for use by CG personnel must be
dynamic strength tested to 50mph. The Auxiliary will be less affected since it
will only apply to Auxiliary personnel on facilities that have the capability
to exceed 35mph. This change has nothing to do with the boating public and is
strictly an "in-house" standard to ensure safety conducting missions utilizing
high speed assets. The CG is not withdrawing approval for Inflatable Life
Jackets, merely removing types it previousily listed in the Rescue and
Survival Systems Manual as approved for use by CG personnel. Again, it has
nothing to do with the public, only CG. Please ensure this is communicated as
appropriate.
[Posted: 26 MAY 2008. Source: CDR Valerian F. Welicka , Office of Auxiliary &
Boating Safety (CG-542), Chief, Auxiliary Division (CG-5421) ]
Track Your Progress Toward The RBS Device
Amanda Armstrong, FSO-PA in Pensacola, FL, created a handy way
to track your points over a two-year period to earn the RBS Device. All you
have to do is enter your hours from each item and the spreadsheet totals them
for you and indicates if you have enough to earn the device. Two versions are
available, one for
OpenOffice users, and one for
Microsoft Excel users.
[Posted: 10 JAN 2008. Source: Doug Patterson, DVC-BR]
District Uniform Wear Guidance
1. In order to ensure consistency of uniforms at
conferences, meetings and other occasions, the following guidance regarding
seasonal wear is to be followed within 8ER. This guidance is consistent with
the uniform wear guidance followed within Eighth Coast Guard District.
Dinner Dress Blue Jacket 16 October through 31 March
Dinner Dress White Jacket 1 April through 15 October
Dinner Dress Blue 1 January through 31 December
Service Dress Blue 1 January through 31 December
Tropical Blue 1 January through 31 December
2. As prescribed in the Auxiliary Manual, for most social events, including
conference banquets, the Auxiliary Blue Blazer outfit or appropriate
civilian clothing is acceptable if the member does not own the specified
uniform of the day. Thomas C. Mallison, District Commodore
Uniform Procurement WPAFB:
Please follow the following procedure. Call
(937-257-2800) / (937-878-6851 or e-mail Collean Coorea
correac@aafes.com and copy Jim Tagg
tagg@aafes.com 24 hours in advance
for a temporary pass. Uniform Store management then will forward request to
Visitor Center at gate 12A. Auxiliary member will check in at Visitor Center
on Rt. 444 with the following: Valid Drivers License, Auto Registration,
Auto Insurance, and your USCGAUX ID.
Larry Steinke DCP 8ER-06 21FEB2007
Remember to let Scott
Hopkins know your interest/availability to serve as FSO!
24SEP2008
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