ALAUX 034/20 TERMINATION OF ADOBE FLASH PLAYER SERVICE IN 2020

united states coast guard

07 DEC 2020

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 034/20

 

Subj:  TERMINATION OF ADOBE FLASH PLAYER SERVICE IN 2020

 


 

1.  Adobe Flash Player is a computer software that has been used for many years in the development of multimedia tools that contain rich Internet applications and streaming audio and video.  It has been popularly applied to the creation of many Coast Guard and Auxiliary training tools like online courses and slide presentations.  Unfortunately, Adobe Flash Player will become obsolete by the end of 2020.  The ability to run Adobe Flash Player in Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, and other browsers will be removed across all supported versions of Microsoft Windows.  In effect, users will no longer have any ability to enable or run Adobe Flash Player, and Coast Guard files that leverage it will be rendered inoperable by December 28, 2020.

 

2.  Due to this impending loss of Adobe Flash Player, several Coast Guard and Auxiliary courses that are normally available through the Auxiliary Learning Management System (AUXLMS) have either already become unavailable or will no longer be available after December 28, 2020.  Even if these AUXLMS courses are relocated elsewhere (e.g., to the Auxiliary Online Classroom), they will still be rendered inoperable by the loss of Adobe Flash Player.  The following table summarizes the status of several courses of interest to Auxiliarists:

 

  Course Number and Name of Course Location in AUXLMS Is It Available Now? Will It be Available After December 28, 2020?
1 Auxiliary Fingerprint Technician / Citizenship Verifier Auxiliary Catalog Yes No
2 Auxiliary Flotilla Leadership Course Auxiliary Catalog Yes No
3 502306 – Ethics I (Auxiliary Core Training course) Auxiliary Catalog Yes Yes
4 502319 – Civil Rights Awareness (Auxiliary Core Training course) Auxiliary Catalog Yes No
5 502379 – Workforce Resilience (Auxiliary Core Training course) Auxiliary Catalog Yes Yes
6 810000 – Sexual Harassment Prevention (Auxiliary Core Training course) Auxiliary Catalog Yes Yes
7 810015 – Privacy at DHS (Auxiliary Core Training course) Auxiliary Catalog Yes Yes
8 810030 – Security Fundamentals (Auxiliary Core Training course) Auxiliary Catalog Yes Yes
9 100202 – Introduction to Risk Management Auxiliary Catalog No No
10 500997 – IS-700.A Introduction to NIMS Auxiliary Catalog Yes No
11 501375 – IS-100.B Introduction to ICS Auxiliary Catalog Yes No
12 502325  – ICS-210 Auxiliary Catalog Yes No
13 100293 – Blood Borne Pathogens Auxiliary Catalog Yes No
14 501538 – Emergency Response First Responder Awareness Auxiliary Catalog Yes Yes
15 502258 – Auxiliary Uninspected Passenger Vessel Examiner PQS Coast Guard Catalog No No
16 500320 – Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examiner Coast Guard Catalog Yes No
17 502829 – Federal Cyber Awareness Challenge Coast Guard Catalog No No
18 502290 – Influenza Training Coast Guard Catalog Yes (but no content) No

 

3.  Efforts have been initiated to convert Coast Guard and Auxiliary courses from their current versions to operable versions that do not rely upon Adobe Flash Player.  However, these conversions are not expected to be completed until February-March 2021.  Auxiliarists are therefore strongly encouraged to complete online course work by December 28, 2020 if it involves courses that will no longer be available by that date.

 

4.  Internet release is authorized. 

 


If you have a question regarding this ALAUX, please seek resolution within your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) including up to your servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX). If your question still cannot be resolved after that, then please email CGAUX@uscg.mil.


 

D11S AUXDATA II Course – 05DEC2020 & 12DEC2020

D11S AUXDATA II Course – 05DEC2020 & 12DEC2020
We now have firm dates for our District level AUXDATA II in depth training course! Format will be online GoToMeeting session with screen sharing.
Session 1:  Saturday, 05DEC2020 – 0900-1300
  • General ADII overview. Account activation, logins, 2FA, password resets, online course websites.
  • Members and Unit Objects, with custom list creation, filters and global search.
  • Mission Code Presentation from AUX10/National.
  • Activity Logs, entering New Activities, and Member Activities object.
Session 2:  Saturday, 12DEC2020 – 0900-1300
  • Activity Log Approval Process, and recording course/task/workshop completions.
  • Facility (OPFAC) management, including OFU and Facility inspections.
  • New Patrol Order Management (AOM) process, requesting and completing Patrol Orders.
  • Reports. Where to find ready made reports, create new reports, and exporting data.
This course will include some elements of the traditional AUX-10 (IS C-school) that National conducts, however it is not a substitute or replacement for actual AUX-10. The goal is to offer our District members more detailed live training on important aspects of AUXDATA II. We want to encourage not just IS officers to attend this training, but any member who has an interest in gaining proficiency with the new system and information services in general.
 
I have included all FSO-IS officers and SO-IS officers in D11s with this notification, as well as the DCAPT’s for distribution to the entire membership via COLM. Please pass down this notification and promote this training to your members! 
REGISTER FOR CLASS: (to receive GTM session invitation).
 
Click on the calendar day for the course(s) you wish to register for. Please register for each session separately. 
Both sessions are recommended but not required, and there are no prerequisites .. any member can register for this training.
You can also watch it from out Live YouTube Stream at https://youtu.be/ZMwTPa-9cuk

ALAUX 033/20 MERGER OF ANSC AND AUXCEN

united states coast guard

09 NOV 2020

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 033/20

Subj:  MERGER OF ANSC AND AUXCEN

1.  The Coast Guard and the Auxiliary Association (AuxA) are continually exploring ways to leverage resources and create new efficiencies for the benefit of those they serve.

2.  The Coast Guard Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety (CG-BSX) and AuxA have collaborated on several initiatives over the past few years with a view towards increased efficiency of operations, opportunities for savings, and greater value of Auxiliary membership.

3.  The Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC) and the AuxA fulfillment center (AUXCEN) have recently collocated in the same warehouse facility in Granite City, IL. Although their business and product lines remain separate, this is the realization of an opportunity for the Coast Guard and AuxA to increase the efficiency of their operations.

4.  Contact information for AUXCEN and ANSC follow:

Coast Guard Auxiliary Association Inc (AUXCEN)

1301 W First St  Suite E1

Granite City  IL 62040-1802

Main Phone: (618) 823-5009

FAX:            (618) 823-5029

Hours of Operation:  Monday – Friday; 0800-1530 Central

 

Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC)

1301 First St. suite E, Rivers Edge

Granite City, IL 62040-1803

Main Phone: (618) 876-1708

Hours of Operation:  Monday – Friday; 0630-1500 Central

5.  Internet release is authorized. 


If you have a question regarding this ALAUX, please seek resolution within your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) including up to your servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX). If your question still cannot be resolved after that, then please email CGAUX@uscg.mil.


 


ALAUX 032/20 AUXILIARY CURRENCY MAINTENANCE CHANGES FOR CY 2020

united states coast guard

29 OCT 2020

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 032/20

Subj:  AUXILIARY CURRENCY MAINTENANCE CHANGES FOR CY 2020

1.  The Coast Guard recognizes the unprecedented challenges imposed on its Auxiliarists since the outset of the COVID-19 global pandemic, and greatly appreciates the understanding and responsibility demonstrated by all Auxiliarists in preserving their health and well-being as well as that of our Nation’s maritime public.

2.  In acknowledgement of the significant constraints that have been levied upon Auxiliarists’ ability to perform authorized activities in Calendar Year (CY) 2020, the following changes to currency maintenance requirements are effective immediately: 

a.  General Qualification and Currency Maintenance Requirements. 

(1)  All annual currency maintenance requirements for CY 2020 (e.g., the two marine dealer visits required to maintain currency as a program visitor) and other-than-annual requirements that were due in CY 2020 (e.g., the 3-year check ride required to maintain currency as a coxswain if due in 2020) are waived except tests and workshops that can be completed online through the Auxiliary Learning Management System (AUXLMS) or Auxiliary National Classroom.

(2)  Currency maintenance requirements that have been waived must now be completed by 31 December 2021 (e.g., the five vessel safety checks that were required by 31 December 2020 in order to maintain currency as a Vessel Examiner must now be completed by 31 December 2021). Currency maintenance requirements that would normally have applied in CY 2021 are effectively cancelled (e.g., a Vessel Examiner will only have to perform five vessel safety checks in CY 2021 in order to maintain currency).

(3)  CY 2020 completion of the Team Coordination Training (TCT) Refresher and the Crew Resource Management (CRM) Refresher is not waived. These refreshers are available through webinars, and if they are due in CY 2020 then they must be completed in CY 2020 in order to maintain certification.

(4)  If an Auxiliarist started CY 2020 certified in a competency, then they will remain certified per the provisions of this ALAUX. If an Auxiliarist started CY 2020 in REYR status in a competency and was unable to fulfill the requirements to regain certification during CY 2020, then the Auxiliarist will remain in REYR status in that competency and will have until 31 December 2021 to complete those requirements in order to regain certification. 

(5)  All requirements for initial qualification/certification remain in effect and will not be waived.

 b.  Auxiliary Aviation Specifics:  The currency task requirements listed below are waived for CY 2020 and must be completed by the dates specified:

(1)  The semi-annual Air Mission Currency task (3 missions totaling at least 6 hours) with a currency expiration date of 30 June 2020 and/or 31 December 2020 must be completed by 30 June 2021.

(2)  Annual and greater-than-annual cycle (2-year/5-year) currency tasks with a currency expiration date no later than 31 December 2020 must be completed by 31 December 2021 (e.g., a biennial check ride that was originally required by 15 August 2020 in order to maintain currency as a pilot must now be completed by 31 December 2021).

Task Name Frequency Affected Competencies
Air Mission Currency Semi-annual First Pilots,

Aircraft Commanders,

Instructor Pilots / Flight Examiners

Emergency Egress Training Annual All AUXAIR Competencies
Swim Test Annual All AUXAIR Competencies
Annual Aviation Workshop Annual All Pilots and Air Crew
Instructional Flights (3) Annual Instructor Pilots / Flight Examiners
Auxiliary Flight Check Biennial First Pilots,

Aircraft Commanders,

Instructor Pilots / Flight Examiners

Flight Crew Medical Screening* Biennial-Sliding Air Crew and Air Observers
AUX-17 Crew Resource Mgmt. 5-Year All AUXAIR Competencies
AUX-18 Spatial Disorientation 5-Year All Pilots
* Must be completed as soon as possible and no later than 31 December 2021. If certified Air Crew/Air Observers have experienced any significant medical change since their last Flight Crew Medical Screening that would affect mission performance and/or would preclude medical clearance by a medical authority, then they must notify the District Director of Auxiliary prior to engaging in flight operations.

(3)  In addition, all Auxiliary aviation pilots will then be required to:

(a)  Maintain all FAA license and flight requirements (including biennial check flights) and hold, at minimum, a valid Third Class FAA Medical status.

(b)  Maintain Passenger Currency requirements(for pilots carrying passengers or crew).

(c)  Fly and log a minimum of 12 hours Pilot-In-Command (PIC) time each semi-annual period (may be General Aviation or Auxiliary flight).

(d)  Complete the CRM Refresher.

3.  Questions should be directed to the servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) and Operations Training Officer (OTO). 

4.  Internet release is authorized. 


If you have a question regarding this ALAUX, please seek resolution within your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) including up to your servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX). If your question still cannot be resolved after that, then please email CGAUX@uscg.mil.

ALAUX 031/20 SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY (SAPRR) UPDATE

united states coast guard

21 OCT 2020

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 031/20

Subj:  SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY (SAPRR) UPDATE

1.  ALCOAST 369/20 was released on September 29, 2020 and is provided in its entirety below.  It makes clear that the Commandant’s Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery (SAPRR) vision is a Coast Guard where all members of our mission ready total workforce…active duty, Reserve, civilian and Auxiliary…live and work in a climate of trust, respect, and dignity; are leaders who take prompt action to correct any behavior counter to this climate; and do not stand by and allow it to occur. The ALCOAST also highlights recent actions taken by the Coast Guard to enhance its readiness and support for SAPRR management including the addition of new Victim Advocates Program Specialist (VAPS) positions.

2.  Auxiliarists are not full-time federal employees, and as such are not subject to many of the provisions of the Coast Guard’s SAPRR Program defined in Commandant Instruction Manual 1754.10 (series) which provides the foundation for ALCOAST 369/20. It is most important, though, for Auxiliarists to be aware that they are entitled to initial consultation and referral services from a Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), credentialed volunteer Victim Advocate, or a VAPS when sexual assault is reported or alleged while assigned to duty. Such services include referral to the Department of Labor (DOL) for consultation.

3.  Contact information for the SARC nearest you can be found at: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Health-Safety-and-Work-Life-CG-11/Office-of-Work-Life-CG-111/Sexual-Assault-Prevention-Response-and-Recovery-Program/Sexual-Assault-Response-Coordinator-Contact-List/

4.  Additionally, Auxiliarists are authorized to use the DoD Safe Helpline mentioned in paragraph 2.c. of the ALCOAST. This helpline can assist an individual whether they have recently experienced sexual assault or if it occurred long ago. DoD Safe Helpline staff will listen to a caller’s needs and concerns and discuss their long and short-term safety, resources, and options. They can help identify a caller’s nearest SARC and SAPRR Victim Advocate (VA). Perhaps most importantly, trained staff will be there to provide support and let a caller know that they are not alone. DoD Safe Helpline contact information follows:   https://www.safehelpline.org/telephone / (877) 955-5247 [or (202) 540-5962 if unable to call toll-free].

(Please note that some of the hyperlinked web sites embedded in the ALCOAST

will not be accessible if you do not have access to the dot-mil domain.)

 

R 291430 SEP 20

FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//DCMS//

TO ALCOAST

UNCLAS //N01754//

ALCOAST 369/20

COMDTNOTE 1754

SUBJ: SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY (SAPRR) UPDATE NUMBER TWO

A. Sexual Assault Prevention, Response, and Recovery Strategic Plan 2018-2022

B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 311130 JUL 20/ALCOAST 292/20

C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 080802 JAN 20/ALCOAST 003/20

D. Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program, COMDTINST M1754.10 (series)

E. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 170908 JUN 20/ALCOAST 238/20

F. Discipline and Conduct, COMDTINST M1600.2 (series)

1. Per REF (A), the Commandant’s SAPRR vision is a Coast Guard where all members of our mission ready total workforce – Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian and Auxiliary live and work in a climate of trust, respect, and dignity; where all members are leaders who take prompt action to correct any behavior counter to this climate; and who do not stand by and allow it to occur. Your senior leadership team urges all members to take a stand against behaviors on the “Continuum of Harm” that includes both sexual harassment and sexual assault and declare “Not on our Watch.”

2. To demonstrate the ongoing commitment to achieving the Commandant’s vision, the USCG SAPRR program and the USCG-wide SAPRR Committee provide the following update on policy, program, and resource changes made since we published update one in January 2020:

a. We have added twelve Victim Advocates Program Specialist (VAPS) positions to our workforce. The VAPS will work with the regional Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARCs) to provide direct support to field units and victims of sexual assault. The positions will be filled in early FY21.

b. At the end of July we released REF (B), “Confiding in Another Person.” This significant policy change allows sexual assault victims to confide in a friend or family member without voiding their choice of filing a Restricted Report. The SAPRR program, FORCECOM, CG Investigative Service, Public Affairs staffs, and others are working to update training curricula, investigation data capture forms, surveys, webpages, and other documents, to ensure a comprehensive policy-change roll-out. “Frequently Asked Questions” about the “Confiding in Another Person” policy are posted on the COMDT (CG-11) SAPRR and DCMS SAPRR Portal pages, noted in paragraphs 2.d. and 4 below. You may also contact your servicing SARC or VA regarding policy questions. By adopting “Confiding in Another Person,” we can support persons victimized by sexual assault and eliminate barriers to reporting.

c. As stated in REF (C), the prosecution of sexual assault – a felony offense– takes priority over any discipline for minor collateral misconduct. The USCG SAPRR Committee measured the collateral misconduct prosecution rate and affirmed that only two percent of all collateral misconduct charges are acted upon. The bottom line is that members should not let collateral misconduct prevent the timely and proper reporting of a sexual assault. Please review REF (B) and perhaps confide in a friend, or speak with a Chaplain if you are unsure of reporting a sexual assault. The feedback and advice they provide may help alleviate worry in the decision to file a Restricted or Unrestricted Report. If you have ever been victimized and desire sexual assault assistance of any kind, you are encouraged to reach out to your unit VA, your SARC, or CGSUPRT at: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/hswlsc/work-life_division/Shared%20Documents/CGSUPRT%20Resources/Promotional%20Materials/CG%20SUPRT%20Overview%20General.pdf. Our SARCs, VAs, and Health, Safety and Work-Life personnel are ready to support you, virtually, or in person, even during these challenging COVID-19 times. Additionally, the DOD Safe Helpline at https://www.safehelpline.org/nearme or the Safe Help Line App for IOS and Android is available for 24/7 anonymous, confidential support.

d. The USCG’s commitment to victim recovery is as resolute as the USCG’s commitment to preventing Sexual Assault and eliminating it from our Service. The USCG SAPRR program is updating REF (D) to include Recovery-focused policies and a Recovery Care Plan. The program recently contracted for Certified Clinical Trauma Professional training for all SARCs to develop a comprehensive victim recovery system and certify SARCs to train VAs and unit leaders, further expanding the circle of recovery-oriented personnel. These are crucial steps toward our strategic goal of ensuring each victim the best probability of becoming a survivor and achieving favorable long-term physical, mental and spiritual health outcomes. More information about this training initiative will be posted on the SAPRR program website at: https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/Our-Organization/Assistant-Commandant-for-Human-Resources-CG-1/Health-Safety-and-Work-Life-CG-11/Office-of-Work-Life-CG-111/Sexual-Assault-Prevention-and-Response-Program/ /.

e. We continue to cultivate our relationship with the DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office (SAPRO). SAPRO recently launched “Innovations in Sexual Assault Prevention Pilot Program” (ISAPPP) to measure the impact of sexual assault prevention activities and selected two CG projects for ISAPPP inclusion. These two projects, “The Area Commander’s Toolkit,” which launched with the joint Area Commander’s Culture of Respect Video, (https://www.dvidshub.net/video/735480/respect-yourself-and-respect-each-other) and also TRACEN Petaluma’s Recognize, Evaluate, Assess responsibility, Confirm appropriate action, and Take action (R.E.A.C.T) interactive training program will receive SAPRO’s contract support to develop a prevention evaluation plan including strategy, metrics and measurement tactics. We look forward to the kick-off of these ISAPPP projects in FY21.

3. The Catch a Serial Offender (CATCH) initiative has made an immediate impact for USCG victims. As reported in REF (C), the CATCH program offers sexual assault victims who make a Restricted Report an opportunity to anonymously disclose suspect information. In the past six months, seven USCG sexual assault victims made CATCH entries and five matches were identified within the Department of Defense (DOD) sexual assault database. As a result, victims who originally made Restricted Reports voluntarily converted to Unrestricted Reports. CGIS now has multiple victim reports to use to conduct criminal investigations. The USCG has the most CATCH matches of the five armed services. Our courageous USCG members who used this tool, and felt empowered to convert their reports to Unrestricted are contributing in holding offenders accountable. USCG participants in the CATCH program are loudly proclaiming, “Not on our Watch.” For more information on CATCH, go to: https://www.sapr.mil/catch, or https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/dcms/saprr/SitePages/Home.aspx then click “CATCH” under the heading, “Useful Links.”

4. The SAPRR Committee had developed an Action Plan to focus efforts through FY22. This Action Plan is available to view on the newly created DCMS SAPRR Portal Page at: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/dcms/saprr/SitePages/Home.aspx. The three Committee focus areas – Data Sources and Findings (DSF), Leadership and Positive Culture (L&PC), and Accountability and Transparency (AT) – include distinct goals but will yield results that are cross-cutting and have the same objective, ending sexual assault in the CG.

5. Together we must ensure that every member of our Service takes personal ownership of our Core Value of Respect. Respect does not tolerate sexual assault. Respect does not tolerate sexual harassment. Respect does not tolerate the behaviors that lead to sexual harassment and assault. Together, we will end sexual assault in our CG, “On OUR Watch.”

6. Point of Contact: For questions pertaining to this update or the Coast Guard’s SAPRR Program contact CAPT Stephanie Morrison at (202) 372-1599 or at Stephanie.A.Morrison@uscg.mil

7. VADM M. McAllister, Deputy Commandant for Mission Support, sends.

8. Internet release is authorized.

 


If you have a question regarding this ALAUX, please seek resolution within your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) including up to your servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX). If your question still cannot be resolved after that, then please email CGAUX@uscg.mil.


 

 

2021 District Commodore Staff

ASC – SD/I MIKE FULGHAM 01-01

ASC – LA/LB JON ROSS 06-02

AUC USCG BASE LA/LB – THOMAS JACOBSMEYER

AUC  ANT LA/LB – JAMES “KIP” LOUTTIT

D-AA MARY JO ALEKS 10-03

D-AD NORM BUNDEK 07-07

D-AD ANNE CIOFFI 12-07

D-AD AWARDS ALAN CARVER 07-02

D-CM COMO CHRIS HARSHFIELD 10-08

D-AD COMO BERT BLANCHETTE Protocol 04-05

LAY LEADER WAYNE PALMER 06-07

CIVIL RIGHTS JACKSON WHITAKER 12-04

DSO-FN VIRGIL CAMPBELL 10-01

DSO-LP BILL FREED 01-06

DSO-EM JON ROSS 06-02

DSO-SR PATRICK PORTER 10-01

DSO-SL COMO CHRIS HARSHFIELD 10-08

 

 

DDC’s and District Staff Officers 2021

RESPONSE
DDC-R CHRIS MILANO
DSO-AV DAVID POWELL (05-10)
DSO-CM RICK EBEL (05-05)
DSO-OP TOM PELOSI (07-03)
DSO-EM JON ROSS (06-02)

LOGISTICS
DDC-L RANDY WESSON
DSO-MT PAUL SABA (11-07)
DSO-DV FELIX LOPEZ (06-10)
DSO-CS COMO CHRIS HARSHFIELD (10-08)
DSO-FS MARLENE WILLIAMS (01-01)
DSO-HR LESLIE PELOSI (09-06)
DSO-IS CHRIS MATHER (06-08)
DSO-MA DESIREE DE LISER (06-02)
DSO-PB SYDNEY HAY (10-07)

PREVENTION
DDC-P CHRIS MATHER
DSO-PA RUDY LOPEZ (06-02)
DSO-MS DEBI JOHNSON (10-02)
DSO-NS KEN CLEMENTS (06-08)
DSO-PE SUZANNE WHITE (10-7)
DSO-PV JUSTIN PECK (11-07)
DSO-VE MARTIN BUNCHER (01-01)
DSO-AS DALE ZIMMERMAN (06-01)
DSO-AUXLWO RANDY WESSON (01-01)

ALAUX -28/20 COMMUNICATING UNITY AND RESPECT:  REPRESENTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD

united states coast guard

22 SEP 2020

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 028/20

Subj:  COMMUNICATING UNITY AND RESPECT:  REPRESENTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD

1.  Last week, the Vice Commandant of the Coast Guard, Admiral Charles Ray, sent the following email to leaders throughout the Coast Guard.

From: Ray, Charles W ADM <ADMCRay@uscg.mil>

Sent: Monday, September 14, 2020 1:21 PM

Subject: Communicating Unity and Respect: Representing the U.S. Coast Guard

To U.S. Coast Guard Leadership,

I need every CO, OIC, Supervisor, and Leader to clearly hear this message and communicate its content to every member of our workforce.  The challenging effects of our high operational tempo during a global pandemic, forecasts for an active hurricane season, widespread protest for social justice, and the backdrop of a National election could potentially serve to divide us without a conscious effort to avoid any such division.  When we say that we are “Stronger Together,” we do not ignore our differences, but instead note that despite those differences we are ALL united in our sworn Oath to the Constitution, to our shared commitment to our Core Values – Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty, and in service to the American public.

It is also important to recognize that each of us are representatives of the Coast Guard at all times.  In every interaction with each other inside our lifelines, and outside our lifelines with our fellow citizens, whether in person or online, I encourage you to be guided by two simple questions: Do my actions and words create an environment of unity and respect, or do they create divisions?  Do my actions and words inspire my fellow American citizens’ confidence and trust in their Coast Guard?

Along these lines, today we released ALCOAST 337/20 – COAST GUARD MEDIA/SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL, AND PERSONAL USE GUIDANCE, which provides guidance to the workforce and reinforces acceptable conduct within the social media arena.

Across the Country, as we face challenges together, there is no room in our Coast Guard for divisive or exclusionary behavior, nor actions or behaviors that discredit you or our Coast Guard.  Our fellow citizens count on us to be vigilant, mission-focused guardians of maritime safety, security, and stewardship.  Whether at a “call hands,” at quarters or muster, or in one-on-one conversations, stay engaged and make sure your crews understand that in a professional military service – We Succeed Together.

Semper Paratus!

Admiral Charles W. Ray

Vice Commandant

2.  Admiral Ray’s message is clear: All of us as members of the Coast Guard team – military personnel, civilian personnel, Auxiliarists – are representatives of our service at all times during our commissions, enlistments, employments, and memberships.  Moreover, our words and actions must consistently communicate unity and respect among those with whom we serve as well as to the public that we all serve.

3.  Admiral Ray also cites ALCOAST 337/20 – COAST GUARD MEDIA/SOCIAL MEDIAOFFICIAL, UNOFFICIAL, AND PERSONAL USE GUIDANCE(https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/General-Messages/ALCOAST/).  Although this message is specifically applicable to Coast Guard active duty, reservists, and civilian employees, its basic tenets closely align with the requirements and expectations of Auxiliary social media policies found in Section 5.R. of the Auxiliary Manual, Commandant Instruction Manual 16790.1 (series) (http://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=H-DEPT&category=auxiliary-manuals), most notably:

a.  Auxiliarists are expected to ensure their use of social media, even when in a personal capacity while not assigned to duty, neither inadvertently nor deliberately connects or associates with, or projects an image of connection or association with, inappropriate material that is not consistent with the Coast Guard’s Core Values and Guardian Ethos.

b.  Auxiliarists are expected to remember the Coast Guard’s Core Values and Guardian Ethos, and keep in mind how their official, as well as unofficial social media and online posts, will reflect upon themselves and the Coast Guard.

c.  Auxiliarists shall avoid behavior while acting in a personal capacity, not assigned to duty, that negatively impacts or conflicts with their ability to perform their function when assigned to duty.

4.  The Auxiliary Chain of Leadership and Public Affairs program managers at national and district/regional levels are readily available resources to provide invaluable consultation and review whenever a question or concern exists about potential social media posts.

5.  Internet release is authorized.


If you have a question regarding this ALAUX, please seek resolution within your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) including up to your servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX). If your question still cannot be resolved after that, then please email CGAUX@uscg.mil.


ALAUX 027/20 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ONLINE PROCTOR REQUIREMENT FOR AUXOP SPECIALTY COURSE EXAMS

united states coast guard

22 SEP 2020

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 027/20

Subj:  TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ONLINE PROCTOR REQUIREMENT FOR AUXOP SPECIALTY COURSE EXAMS

1.  Sections 8.C.2.(b) and (d) of the Auxiliary Manual (Commandant Instruction Manual M16790.1G (series)) require all Operational Auxiliarist (AUXOP) specialty course exams to be proctored and have a minimum passing score of 75%. Current COVID-19 safety protocols often prevent Auxiliarists from engaging in in-person Auxiliary activities, including meeting with proctors to take AUXOP specialty course exams.

2.  Given the constraint posed by COVID-19 on in-person AUXOP exam proctoring, the proctor requirement is temporarily suspended for the following AUXOP specialty course exams when taken online: Auxiliary Navigation (AUXNAV-A / also listed as AUXACN), Auxiliary Weather (AUXWEA), Auxiliary Patrols (AUXPAT), Auxiliary Seamanship (AUXSEA), and Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOM).

3.  If taken online, these AUXOP specialty course exams are authorized to be taken open-book and must still to be taken through the Auxiliary National Testing Center (NTC: http://ntc.cgaux.org/ ). Taken this way, they now require a passing score of 90% and must be completed within a 120-minute time limit. Once the online exam is started, it can only stop upon exam completion or once 120 minutes have passed.  It cannot be temporarily stopped nor logged out. For these reasons, students should therefore ensure they are fully prepared and ready to take these online exams prior to starting them.

4.  This change does not apply to the Auxiliary Search Coordination and Execution (AUX SC&E) specialty course or the NavRules 90 exams.

5.  This temporary suspension will end when COVID-19 safety protocols allow restoration of normal AUXOP specialty course exam proctor and passing score policies as determined by the Chief Director of Auxiliary. Provisions of this temporary suspension will remain in place for 30 days after its announced end to allow Auxiliarists to complete their exams for AUXOP specialty courses already in progress.

6. Internet release is authorized.


If you have a question regarding this ALAUX, please seek resolution within your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) including up to your servicing District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX). If your question still cannot be resolved after that, then please email CGAUX@uscg.mil.


Election Eligibility Report

Good afternoon Team IS,

Here is some important news to share with your elected officers and your election screening/nominating committees. The Performance Measurement directorate has posted an alternative Election Eligibility Report on its website to assist in determining election eligibility. The User Guide they have posted on their site will give you a breakdown of all checks made for each office.  The information is similar to the AUXDATA II Election Eligibility Report but lays out the criteria being checked in a more user-friendly way.

This Election Eligibility Report can be downloaded from the M Directorate website.  It is an Excel spreadsheet that is updated weekly during the fall election season.  When first run, it opens on the Overview page. Users should read the overview before proceeding to ensure they know what information the report covers, and what eligibility criteria are not covered.  As with the AUXDATA II Election Eligibility Report, those criteria not covered will still need to be investigated by the election screening committee.

Each district is shown on a separate tab, with the user selecting the district of interest by clicking on the appropriate tab on the bottom of the screen.  All members in the district are then shown, sorted by flotilla number.

The two columns, “VFC/FC Election Eligible” and “VCDR/DCDR Election Eligible” only indicate whether all of the criteria displayed on the report are met by that member. The election screening committee must also check the additional Appendix C requirements that are listed in the Overview section of the report.

V/r,

Linda McCarty

United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
Division Chief, Information Service Officers Support