Author: Chris Harshfield

ALAUX 016/21 NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK

united states coast guard

21 MAY 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 016/21

 

Subj:  NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK

 

1. Please read the following ALCOAST about National Safe Boating Week. “Please boat safely.”

 

 

Respectfully,

Captain Scott L. Johnson

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

 

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SUBJ: NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK

A. Recreational Boating Statistics, COMDTPUB P16754.33

B. Elijah Cummings Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2020, section 8316

C. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 221827Z MAR 21/ACN 030/21

1. National Wear Your Life Jacket to Work Day is Friday, 21 May, and National Safe Boating Week (NSBW) is Saturday, 22 May, through Friday, 28 May. This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971. The message then was the same as it is now: “please boat safely.” The five most important things you can do:

a. Wear a life jacket,

b. Educate yourself through knowledge and skills based training,

c. Wear your engine cut off switch link,

d. Abstain from using alcohol while underway, and

e. Get a free vessel safety check from the USCG Auxiliary at: https://www.cgaux.org/vsc/.

2. CG-BSX works extensively with the States and the recreational boating safety community on efforts to encourage model boating behavior. Through a $126 million grant program, campaigns and enforcement target the desired outcomes in paragraph 1, and reach out to the American boating public in a variety of platforms. Please visit uscgboating.org to become more familiar with these efforts.

3. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a significant increase in boating activity in 2020. Boat sales reached recent record highs, with first-time boat buyers making up a larger percentage than at any time in the past ten years. The combination of record boat activity and sales, first-time boat owners, and difficulty receiving in-person education combined to also increase the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths. CY2020 deaths exceeded 2019 by 24%, and the deaths in June, July, and Augustin 2020 were the highest in 23 years. Also, SAR cases increased by 10% even despite less commercial traffic, indicating that recreational boating cases were the most likely cause. Although boating continues to be a relatively safe activity, you can help make it safer.

4. Per REF (A), 79 percent of boating fatalities were drownings, and 86 percent of those were victims that were not wearing life jackets. Please encourage and incentivize life jacket wear. Just like seatbelt wear, you never know when you will need it, but when you do, it’s critical. Most states require life jacket wear by children. For adults, an inflatable life jacket is not cumbersome and easy to don. REF (A), the 2019 Recreational Boating Statistics, may be found at: https://uscgboating.org/statistics/accident_statistics.php.

5. Virtual education classes hosted by the CG Auxiliary, found at: http://www.cgaux.org/boatinged, and the U.S. Power Squadrons at: https://americasboatingclub.org/learn/online-boating-education. The results have been very positive, as more students are now attending classes than when they were held in person.

6. This year, wearing an engine cut-off switch (ECOS) link became a requirement (REF (B) modified 43 U.S.C. §4312) while operating certain recreational vessels. If the vessel has an ECOS link, the operator most likely must wear it. (REF (C) and its supporting web site, found at: https://uscgboating.org/recreational-boaters/engine-cut-off-devices.php provides specific circumstances when wear is required and our enforcement posture during the initial roll out of this requirement). Each year, nearly 75 people die and 400 more are injured when they are struck by a propeller or a vessel. This requirement will help to reduce these tragedies.

7. Alcohol consumption remains the single-greatest contributing factor in recreational boating fatalities. Last year, 23 percent of deaths involved alcohol. Please encourage sober boating on our Nation’s waters. If you are an operational unit, please participate in Operation Dry Water (ODW) during the 4th of July Holiday weekend. An ALCOAST will be released within 30 days of ODW providing details.

8. Please ensure that boaters know what safety requirements their boat must meet and recommend them to get a vessel safety check at: https://www.cgaux.org/vsc/

9. During National Safe Boating Week, all Coast Guard units and commands are encouraged to participate in activities and special events that highlight safe boating. Units are encouraged to collaborate with their District Recreational Boating Safety Specialists while planning National Safe Boating Week public outreach strategies and events such as Sector and Station open houses and Auxiliary involvement.

10. POC: Tom Dardis, COMDT (CG-BSX-2) at: (202) 372-1063 or thomas.j.dardis@uscg.mil.

11. RDML R. V. Timme, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P), sends.

12. Internet released 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 015/21 2019 ASSOCIATION FOR RESCUE AT SEA (AFRAS) AWARD RECIPIENTS

united states coast guard

21 MAY 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 015/21

 

Subj:  2019 ASSOCIATION FOR RESCUE AT SEA (AFRAS) AWARD RECIPIENTS

 

1. Please read the following ALCOAST announcement of 2019 AFRAS award recipients. Congratulations to Seventh District Auxiliarists Stephen Wyatt and Gloria Wyatt on their award of the Silver Medal for their response to a 40-foot motor vessel on fire near Matanzas Inlet, St. Augustine, Florida in July 2019. Their heroic actions brought great credit to the United States Coast Guard and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Honorable mention is provided to boat crews from D5-Northern Region (Auxiliarists Andy Crowley, John Yowell, and Tim Youngern) and D9-Western Region (Auxiliarists Joshua Zajac, Sally Stelnicki, Les Piskopos, and Ruth Aurigemma). Bravo Zulu!

 

Respectfully,

Captain Scott L. Johnson

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

 

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SUBJ: 2019 ASSOCIATION FOR RESCUE AT SEA (AFRAS) AWARD RECIPIENTS

A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 241019 MAR 20/ALCOAST 102/20

1. Per REF (A), this ALCOAST announces the recipients of the 2019 AFRAS Gold and Silver Medals. The Gold Medal is awarded annually to a Coast Guard enlisted member who exhibited exceptional courage and heroism during a rescue at sea. The Silver Medal is awarded annually to a deserving Coast Guard Auxiliarist for a heroic rescue for lives saved in either inland or coastal waters.

2. Due to COVID, AFRAS delayed the selection and presentation of the 2019 awards for one year. Presentation will be as per paragraph 6 below.

3. GOLD MEDAL.

a. The 2020 Gold Medal is awarded to AST1 Eric Young and AST1 Nathan Newberg, Coast Guard Air Station Savannah, Georgia. Both are recognized for their superior performance of duty while serving as Rescue Swimmers on Coast Guard helicopters 6531 (CGNR 6531) and CG44 (CGNR 6544) during the 08 September 19 rescue of survivors from the M/V GOLDEN RAY. M/V GOLDEN RAY, a 656-foot cargo vessel containing over 4,200 vehicles, equipment and 24 crewmembers, suffered a shipboard fire and capsized in St. Simons Sound, Georgia.

b. Upon arriving on scene, CGNR 6531 lowered AST1 Young over 100 feet onto the GOLDEN RAY, who found a group of survivors using their chem-lights to show their location. While connected to the hoist cable, AST1 Young then traversed the near-vertical deck and recovered a survivor using a rescue sling. CGNR 6531 again repositioned and lowered AST1 Young 130 feet to recover three additional trapped crewmembers, including one severely injured.

c. As CGNR 6531 departed the stricken ship to transport the survivors to medical services, CGNR 6544 arrived on scene and deployed AST1 Newberg to the starboard bridge wing. AST1 Newberg secured a section of fire hose to the ship railing and rappelled into the bridge, where he located the trapped master and pilot. The Captain initially refused to leave the vessel without knowing the status of the crewmembers trapped below. Displaying exceptional physical stamina, AST1 Newberg was able to lower the pilot to the port bridge wing and then an additional 40 feet to a rescue boat. With CGNR 6544 low on fuel, AST1 Newberg returned to the Captain, communicated to him the status of his engine room crewmembers, extracted him from the bridge, and safely hoisted him onto CGNR 6544. ASTI Newberg then conducted a survivor interview that shaped the next 36 hours of rescue operations focused on recovering the additional GOLDEN RAY crewmembers trapped below.

d. AST1 Young and AST1 Newberg demonstrated outstanding courage, quick thinking, and the ability to adapt to an extremely demanding situation, resulting in the rescue of six lives and locating four additional crewmembers trapped below deck.

4. SILVER MEDAL.

a. The Silver Medal is awarded to Auxiliarists Stephen Wyatt and Gloria Wyatt, who are recognized for their superior performance of duty during the 03 July 2019 rescue of four persons from a burning boat on the Intercoastal Waterway, near Matanzas Inlet, St. Augustine, Florida.

b. While participating in a recreational boating outing on their private vessel, PUMPDOG II, Auxiliarists Stephen and Gloria Wyatt observed the 40-foot motor cruiser DAYDREAMER on fire. Auxiliarist Stephen Wyatt headed for the burning motor cruiser and then radioed a distress call to Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville advising them of the situation and the presence of four persons in the water.

c. Auxiliarist Stephen Wyatt maneuvered the PUMPDOG II, and directed a second vessel operated by another family member, to approach the four victims who were within twenty-five feet of the burning vessel. Braving the intense heat and danger presented by the unstable burning vessel, Auxiliarists Stephen and Gloria Wyatt were able to bring the victims aboard the rescuing vessels. As the victims were pulled from the water, a propane tank on the burning vessel exploded. Both rescuing vessels immediately retreated to a safe distance to tend to the victims.

d. Auxiliarist Stephen Wyatt directed the transfer of victims aboard the second vessel to the PUMPDOG II where his son, a U.S. Air Force medical doctor, evaluated their physical condition. Auxiliarists Stephen and Gloria Wyatt remained on scene assisting the rescued family and helping to ensure there were no significant injuries that required additional treatment. The motor cruiser DAYDREAMER was a total loss, but the family onboard the cruiser escaped serious injury due to the heroic efforts of Auxiliarists Stephen and Gloria Wyatt.

5. In addition to the Gold and Silver Medal recipients, the other AFRAS award nominees demonstrated exceptional courage and have further enhanced the Coast Guard reputation as the Lifesavers and Guardians of the Sea. These outstanding nominees include:

a. Auxiliarists Andy Crowley, John Yowell, and Tim Youngern – USCG Auxiliary District 5 – Northern Region.

b. Auxiliarists Joshua Zajac, Sally Stelnicki, Les Piskopos, and Ruth Aurigemma – USCG Auxiliary District 9 – Western Region.

6. The Gold and Silver Award recipients will be recognized at a ceremony hosted by AFRAS in the House Rayburn Congressional Office Building, Washington, DC in the Fall, 2021.

7. Congratulations to the AFRAS Gold and Silver Medal recipients and all the nominees on a job well done.

8. COMDT (CG-SAR) AFRAS awards POC: Mr. Michael Clarke (202) 372-2090, Michael.E.Clarke@uscg.mil.

9. Ms. Dana S. Tulis, Director, Emergency Management (CG-5RI), sends.

10. Internet released 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 014/21 QUALIFICATION EXAMINER (QE) CHECK RIDE TASK EXPIRATION DATE EXTENSIONS

united states coast guard

11 MAY 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 014/21

 

Subj: QUALIFICATION EXAMINER (QE) CHECK RIDE TASK EXPIRATION DATE EXTENSIONS

Ref: (a) ALAUX 032-20 Auxiliary Currency Maintenance Changes for 2020

        (b) Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual, COMDTINST M16794.51A

1. Reference (a) announced specified currency maintenance task expiration dates in CY 2020 were extended to the end of CY 2021 including the triennial QE check ride task for surface operations competencies. For some districts, extension of the QE check ride task expiration dates creates an unmanageable CY 2021 workload that exceeds capacity to conduct required QE check rides. This check ride workload issue, if not addressed, will repeat itself in 2024. 

2. Effective immediately, all QE check rides that were last completed in 2018, 2019, and 2020 will have their task expiration dates extended by one year in AUXDATA II (e.g. if a check ride was last completed in 2018 and is due by the end of 2021, then the expiration date is extended by one year to 2022). QE check ride expiration dates will be updated in AUXDATA in the near future.

3. This extension does not include QE check ride tasks that were waived/extended by reference (a), nor is it a blanket waiver to exempt surface operators from having to complete a check ride. It allows districts to manage their risk, proficiency and check-ride workload by prioritizing their most urgent check rides. If a district has the capacity to complete all QE check-rides which have task expiration dates in CY 2021, then they can coordinate their QEs to do so. Once a check-ride is completed and the task is entered in AUXDATA II, the new expiration date will automatically be set to the end of the third year from the date of the new QE check-ride per reference (b). 

4. There is increased risk when QE check-ride expiration dates are extended. Districts and all levels of the Chain of Leadership and Management must employ appropriate strategies to manage and mitigate any increased risk.

5. Questions must be sent through the Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM).

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.

 

ALAUX 013/21 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGERS (IAEM) 2021 UNIFORMED, CIVILIAN, AND AUXILIARY MEMBER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARDS

united states coast guard

06 MAY 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 013/21

 

Subj:  CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGERS (IAEM) 2021 UNIFORMED, CIVILIAN, AND AUXILIARY MEMBER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARDS

1. The Coast Guard recently solicited for nominations for the IAEM 2021 uniformed, civilian, and Auxiliary member emergency management awards. Please submit nominations in accordance with the guidance below.

Respectfully,

Captain Scott L. Johnson

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

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SUBJ: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF EMERGENCY MANAGERS (IAEM) 2021 UNIFORMED, CIVILIAN, AND AUXILIARY MEMBER EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AWARDS

1. This ALCOAST solicits Coast Guard nominees for the IAEM Uniformed Service Awards Competition in three award categories: IAEM-USA Military Emergency Manager of the Year, IAEM-USA Civilian Emergency Manager of the Year and the IAEM-USA Auxiliary Emergency Manager of the Year. These awards recognize individuals serving in the uniformed services of the United States who have consistently demonstrated significant contributions to the field of emergency management while continuously self-developing as emergency managers.

2. The award guidelines are as follows: 

a. Eligibility: Uniformed members may be Active Duty, Reserve or Auxiliary members. Civilians include members of the civil service.

b. Nominations must be made and submitted by the first O-6 or GS-15 equivalent or above for the Military and Civilian categories. Nominations for the Auxiliary must be made and submitted by any Commodore, Squadron Commander, Director of Auxiliary, or O-6 or GS-15 equivalent or above.

c. Submission requirements: Command recommendation memo with complete contact information for the nominee and nominator and a one-page description in bullet form of significant achievements and contributions to include the following categories: Accomplishments, Job Performance, Technical Competence, Leadership Ability, Initiative, and Resourcefulness. Use of abbreviations is acceptable with an abbreviation list on a separate sheet. Use only Times New Roman font with 10 or 12 point font size.

d. Period of award: 1 Jul 2019 through 31 Dec 2020.

3. Additional details about the IAEM award and template for the award nomination can be found at: https://www.iaem.org/2021-awards-program.

4. Nominations with command endorsement must be received via email no later than 25 May 2021. Nominations are to be submitted to Jeanita.A.Jefferson@uscg.mil.

5. POC for this award program is CDR Jeanita Jefferson, COMDT (CG-OEM-2), Jeanita.A.Jefferson@uscg.mil or 202-372-2261.

6. Ms. Dana Tulis, Director, Emergency Management (CG-5RI), sends.

7. 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 012/21 AUXDATA II SKILLS AND AVAILABILITY UPDATE

united states coast guard

19 APR 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 012/21

Subj:  AUXDATA II SKILLS AND AVAILABILITY UPDATE

1.  When AUXDATA II was brought online, it incorporated the Skills Bank database which had served as the system-of-record repository for Auxiliarists’ various non-Coast Guard skills, expertise, and availability for potential assignments to duty. In the interest of having updates in place by the start of the 2021 hurricane season, all Auxiliarists are asked to log-in and complete any updates by May 15, 2021 to ensure that your skills, expertise, and availability are updated and accurate in AUXDATA II.

2.  The following steps will enable you to perform this update:

a.  Log into AUXDATA II.

b.  Click the “Members” menu at the top of the screen.

c.  Enter your Name or Member number into then Search box on the top right of the screen (use the master search bar not the “Search this list” box) and hit ENTER.

d.  Click your name under the word “Members” in the search results on the left side of the screen.

e.  There are four “pages”. You will open on the Detail page where your name and Unit number will be found.

f.  Click the “Skills and Availability.” Page to the right of the “Related” page,

g.  Under “Availability for Coast Guard Support Operations,” confirm what is displayed for the following:

1. Your availability during the week.

2. Your willingness to travel outside your home area.

3. Your ability to perform the duties for which you are qualified.

4. Your willingness to do Coast Guard or Auxiliary administrative support missions.

5. Your Auxiliary photo ID card status.

h.  If you want to make changes, then select or deselect appropriate boxes and click the green “Save Availability” button when done.

i.  Proceed to the bottom half of the screen where the “My Skills” menu is shown and confirm what is displayed.

j.  If you want to make additions, first select “Skill Group.”

k.  Next select the skill group you want to add.

l.  Click “Add Skill.” The skill will appear under the “My Skills” section.  If the exact term is not found, select the closest equivalent. You can add other skills by repeating steps j-l.

m.  You can select your Occupation using the same approach only instead of clicking on “Add Skill”, click the “Set Occupation” button. The skill you selected will then appear on your “Detail” page in the “Occupation” field.

n.  When you are finished making changes, click the green “Save Skills and Occupation” to complete.

o.  If you would like to remove a skill, click the red “Remove” button to the left of the skill you wish to remove.

p.  Click “Save Skills and Occupation” when finished with all changes to complete.

3.  If you have any questions about how to complete these changes, contact your FSO-IS officer, who can make these changes on your behalf.

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 011/21 2020 CAPTAIN NIELS P. THOMSEN INNOVATION AWARDS RECIPIENTS

united states coast guard

12 APR 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 011/21

Subj:  2020 CAPTAIN NIELS P. THOMSEN INNOVATION AWARDS RECIPIENTS

 The following ALCOAST recently recognized three Auxiliarists for their contributions in fostering a Service culture of continuous innovation and learning. Congratulations to Auxiliarist Alvaro Ferrando of District Seven (D7), Miami, Florida; Commodore William “Bill” Bowen III  and Auxiliarist Bruce Buckley of District One, Southern Auxiliary Region (D1-SR) New London, Connecticut. Congratulations and Bravo Zulu!

Respectfully,

Captain Scott L. Johnson

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

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SUBJ: 2020 CAPTAIN NIELS P. THOMSEN INNOVATION AWARDS RECIPIENTS

A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 210704 DEC 20/ALCOAST 459/21

B. Coast Guard Innovation Program, COMDTINST 5224.13 (series)

1.  I am pleased to announce and congratulate the recipients of the 2020 Captain Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Awards, as chosen by the Innovation Council, and discussed in REFs (A) and (B). 

2.  Fostering a Service culture of continuous innovation and learning empowers our workforce to play an integral role in supporting CG strategic objectives. This year’s award recipient found ingenious solutions that addressed complex maritime challenges, contributed to creating a more inclusive Service, and leveraged data analytics and machine learning to maximize efficiency and effectiveness. Faced with the unprecedented challenges posed by COVID-19, our recipients also leveraged strengthened C5I infrastructure to modernize force readiness management and maintain engagement with the public and external stakeholders.

3.  The 2020 award recipients by category are:

      a. Science or Technology:

CHAINLENK: Countering IUU Fishing with Data Driven Solutions

          (1) LT Emily Johnson, D17 Intelligence Branch

          (2) IS1 James Lenkiewicz, D17 Intelligence Branch

      b. Operations or Readiness:

Commercial Space Launch Risk Assessment Tool (SLRAT)

          (1) CDR Scott Kirkland, COMDT (CG-7411)

          (2) CDR Joshua Rose, Sector Jacksonville

          (3) CDR Jillian Lamb, Sector Jacksonville

          (4) LCDR Molly Keyser, Sector Jacksonville

          (5) LT Emily Sysko, Sector Jacksonville

          (6) LT LaMarcus Walker, Sector Jacksonville

          (7) LT Anthony Scott, Sector Jacksonville

          (8) LT Joel Hill, Sector Jacksonville

          (9) BMC Robert Martin, Station Port Canaveral

          (10) MST1 Dionysios Mitsios, Sector Jacksonville

          (11) Mr. Douglas Campbell, Sector Jacksonville

      c. Administration, Training, or Support:

Modernized Learning for Shore Forces Readiness

          (1) CDR Joel Carse, TRACEN Yorktown

          (2) LCDR Paul Simpson, TRACEN Yorktown

          (3) LCDR John Laraia, TRACEN Yorktown

          (4) LCDR Michael Oubre, TRACEN Yorktown

          (5) LT Mark Bender, TRACEN Yorktown

          (6) LT Elizabeth Tatum, TRACEN Yorktown

          (7) LT Jeremy Leggett, TRACEN Yorktown

          (8) Mr. Mark Ogle, TRACEN Yorktown

          (9) Ms. Kristy Plourde, TRACEN Yorktown

      d. Culture Change:

Urination Device for Female Boat Crewmembers

          (1) AMT3 Kristin Talbott, AIRSTA Kodiak

      e. Coast Guard Auxiliary Achievement:

UPV and Bareboat Charters: Remote Education & Outreach

          (1) AUX Alvaro Ferrando, Sector Miami Prevention Investigations Division

      f. Commander Joel Magnussen Innovation Award for Management:

Adaptive Risk Model for Inspected Small Passenger Vessels

          (1) CAPT Matt Edwards, COMDT (CG-CVC)

          (2) CDR Baxter Smoak, COMDT (CG-INV)

          (3) LCDR Stefanie Hodgdon, COMDT (CG-CVC)

          (4) LCDR Peter Bizzaro, COMDT (CG-CVC)

          (5) LCDR Jeff Bybee, MSC

          (6) LCDR Cameron Cooper, MSC

          (7) LCDR Brian Crimmel, COMDT (CG-DCO-51)

          (8) LCDR Timothy McNamara, COMDT (CG-PAE)

          (9) LCDR Matthew Meacham, COMDT (CG-ENG)

          (10) LT Katherine Ahrens, MSC

          (11) LT Kimberly Gates, COMDT (CG-OES)

          (12) LT Keith Heine, MSC

          (13) LT Kevin Kinsella, COMDT (CG-PAE)

          (14) Ms. Jennifer Poythress, COMDT (CG-OES)

          (15) Ms. Juliet Hudson, COMDT (CG-CVC)

          (16) Mr. Emanuel Terminella Jr., COMDT (CG-INV)

          (17) Mr. Marc Cruder, COMDT (CG-5P-TI)

4. The Coast Guard Innovation Council reviewed award nominations received through CG_Ideas@Work. The 2020 nominees embody the exceptionally innovative spirit of our workforce and their efforts have made tangible positive impacts in our Service, maximizing readiness today and tomorrow. Additional information about these and other exceptional ideas may be viewed at: https://cg-ideasatwork.ideascalegov.com/.

5. Although only a few ideas can be selected for an award, the Innovation Council would also like to recognize this year’s honorable mentions for each award category.

      a. Science or Technology:

Augmented Reality Maintenance Assistance (ARMA)

          (1) CDR Bryan Burkhalter, FORCECOM

Virtual Readiness Center Maritime Information for Safety and Law Enforcement (MISLE) Weather Macro

          (1) LT David Cooper, Sector Jacksonville

      b. Operations or Readiness:

Advanced Domain Awareness Messaging System (ADAMs) as a Mobile Vessel Sighting Report Solution (text/email compatible)

          (1) LCDR Adam Gibbs, Sector San Diego

Sector Miami Prevention Investigation: Illegal Charter Investigator Qualification – (PAX-OPS)

          (1) LTJG Danny Hicks, Sector Miami Prevention Investigations Division

          (2) Mr. Jesus Porrata, Sector Miami Prevention Investigations Division

          (3) AUX Alvaro Ferrando, Sector Miami Prevention Investigations Division

      c. Administration, Training, or Support:

Aviation Rating Apprentice Program

          (1) Aviation Technical Training Center Elizabeth City

Modernization of EMT Recertification

          (1) LT Douglas Schneider, LANT-39

          (2) LT Eric Sheridan, TRACEN Petaluma

          (3) HSC Heidi Christensen, TRACEN Petaluma

          (4) HSC Patrick Coppo, CGC Stone

          (5) HSC Darcy Hislop, TRACEN Petaluma

          (6) HSC Shelby Carlson, TRACEN Petaluma

          (7) ASTC Micah Franklin, TRACEN Petaluma

          (8) HS1 Taijiro Laren, TRACEN Petaluma

          (9) HS1 Eugene Pryka, TRACEN Petaluma

          (10) HS1 Christine Yoshimura, TRACEN Petaluma

          (11) HS1 Heidi Bennett, TRACEN Petaluma

          (12) Ms. Shyla Volk, TRACEN Petaluma

Galley Metrics and Command Visibility

          (1) CS1 Zachary Carman, USCG Base Seattle.

      d. Culture Change:

MyCG – A Centralized, Public Information Gateway for All Coast Guard Audiences

          (1) CAPT Matthew Moorlag, COMDT (CG-092)

          (2) CDR Timothy Balunis, COMDT (CG-092)

          (3) CDR Whitney Houck, COMDT (CG-092)

          (4) LT Luke McConnell, COMDT (CG-092)

          (5) LTJG Krystal Wolfe, COMDT (CG-092)

          (6) CWO3 Allyson Conroy, COMDT (CG-092)

          (7) YN1 Scott Turner, COMDT (CG-092)

          (8) PA2 Hunter Medley, COMDT (CG-092)

          (9) Ms. Alana Miller, COMDT (CG-092)

          (10) Ms. Allie DeLegge, COMDT (CG-092)

          (11) Ms. Christie St. Clair, COMDT (CG-092)

          (12) Ms. Kara Noto, COMDT (CG-092)

          (13) Mr. Rodrigo Brinski, COMDT (CG-092)

          (14) Mr. Jonathon LaDue, COMDT (CG-092)

ATC Mobile Podcast “Flight Suit Friday”

          (1) LCDR Nathan Shakespeare, ATC Mobile

          (2) LCDR Sam Hafensteiner, ATC Mobile

          (3) LT Ryan Vandehei, ATC Mobile

          (4) Mr. Charles Seay, ATC Mobile

      e. Coast Guard Auxiliary Achievement:

Research and Development Center Auxiliary Team Skills Bank

          (1) Commodore Bill Bowen, USCG Research and Development Center (RDC)

          (2) Dr. Joe DiRenzo III, USCG Research and Development Center (RDC)

          (3) AUX Bruce Buckley, USCG Research and Development Center (RDC)

      f. CDR Joel Magnussen Innovation Award for Management:

Rapid and Efficient Program Renovation: CG Emergency Management

          (1) COMDT (CG-OEM)

Saving Arctic Communities: Maritime Safety Task Force (MSTF) and Bulk Fuel Facility Workgroup

          (1) CDR Jereme M. Altendorf, Sector Anchorage

6. The Innovation Awards ceremony will be held on 30 April 2021during the spring Senior Leadership Conference. Additional information regarding this and other Innovation Council activities can be found at the Innovation Portal at: https://cg.portal.uscg.mil/units/cg9/2/6/Innovation/Pages.

7. POC: Please direct any questions to COMDT (CG-926) Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, and Innovation Program at: Innovation@uscg.mil.

8. RADM Michael J. Johnston, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition (CG-9), sends.

9.  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.

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ALAUX 010/21 2020 AUXILIARY DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENT

united states coast guard

08 APR 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 010/21

Subj:  2020 AUXILIARY DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENT

Auxiliarist Randel McCormick of the Eleventh District, Northern Auxiliary Region (D11-NR), Flotilla 53 in North Solano County, California has been recognized as the National Commodore’s 2020 Auxiliary Diversity Award winner. The following ALCOAST recently announced Auxiliarist McCormick’s selection. Congratulations to Auxiliarist McCormick and all nominees!!

Respectfully,

Captain Scott L. Johnson

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

R 061651Z APR 21

FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC

TO ALCOAST

BT

UNCLAS

ALCOAST 138/21

SSIC 5350

SUBJ:  2020 AUXILIARY DIVERSITY AWARD RECIPIENT

1.  The Coast Guard Office of Diversity and Inclusion is pleased to announce and congratulate Mr. Randel McCormick of the Eleventh District, Northern Auxiliary Region (D11-NR), Flotilla 53 in North Solano County, California as the awardee of the National Commodore’s 2020 Auxiliary Diversity Award. This award recognizes exemplary performance by an Auxiliarist in the field of diversity. They must demonstrate exceptional standards of conduct, inspirational leadership, commitment to superior service, and consistent support of the Auxiliary’s diversity goals and the Coast Guard Diversity Policy Statement. They must also exemplify the Coast Guard’s Core Values and infuse the value of diversity and inclusion throughout Auxiliary organization and activities.

2.  Mr. McCormick has been an active and ardent Auxiliarist since enrolling in February of 2009. He has served in several elected and appointed offices at flotilla, division, and district levels including District Captain and Assistant District Staff Officer for Human Resources. He currently serves as the Diversity Officer for his flotilla, division, and all of D11-NR. He worked tirelessly to create, instill, and promote an inclusive Auxiliary membership environment that projected the value of all individuals and fostered their teamwork and collective success. Demonstrating remarkable resourcefulness and initiative, he set up several “diversity potlucks” in which Auxiliarists shared their favorite ethnic dishes, fully leveraged virtual meeting tools to develop and deliver creative and comprehensive online diversity training workshops, authored many articles for regional Auxiliary publications, and provided an engaging Auxiliary uniform workshop to units across the region. As a direct result of his enthusiastic and unflagging leadership, D11-NR Auxiliary units sustained vibrancy throughout their recruiting and retention efforts and more than doubled their National Commodore’s 3-Star Diversity Award submissions from 13 the previous year to 29 new nominations.

3.  Questions regarding the National Commodore’s Auxiliary Diversity Award may be directed to Stephen Minutolo, COMDT (CG-BSX), at (202) 372-1267 or Stephen.J.Minutolo@uscg.mil.

4.  This message is valid until 01 June 2021.

5.  Ms. Michelle Godfrey, Director of Civilian Human Resources, Diversity and Leadership (CG-12), sends.

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.

ALAUX 009/21 AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION INC. – RECIPIENT OF THE COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE “SO OTHERS MAY LIVE” AWARD

united states coast guard

29 MAR 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 009/21

Subj:  AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION INC. – RECIPIENT OF THE COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE “SO OTHERS MAY LIVE” AWARD

1.  Congratulations to all Auxiliarists and associate members of the Auxiliary Association Inc. (AuxA) for AuxA’s recent selection for the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) “So Others May Live” Award!

2.  This selection recognizes AuxA’s generous support and monetary contributions to CGMA’s Operation Extended Hands which provided immediate financial relief to Coast Guard families affected by a devastating housing complex fire near Coast Guard Station Cape Hatteras Inlet, North Carolina in October 2020. Over $31,000 quickly raised by AuxA members helped these families pay for relocation costs, replacement of household goods and personal effects, funeral expenses, and other unexpected costs. The award will be presented to the Coast Guard Auxiliary at the CGMA annual Board meeting on April 23, 2021.

3.  The Auxiliary Association Inc. (AuxA) is the only 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation authorized by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard to exist in support of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. All Auxiliarists are members of AuxA by virtue of their current enrollment. To learn more about the AuxA, please visit the AuxA web site available through the Coast Guard Auxiliary web site (http://www.cgaux.org/) or directlyat https://www.cgauxa.org/. 

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 008/21 2021 NATIONAL WORKSHOPS

united states coast guard

25 MAR 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 008/21

Subj: 2021 NATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Ref:  Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series)  

1. National Operations Workshops. The Surface and Air Operations Workshops are required for 2021. The Telecommunications Workshop is optional for 2021 but is highly recommended. Similar to 2020, the National Operations Workshops (Surface/Air/Telecommunications) may be completed via webinar. The workshop training material(s) must be delivered by an Auxiliarist qualified in the respective operations program provided they are either a certified instructor or are under the supervision of a certified instructor. Instructors may use any webinar delivery platform that is available in their region. Instructors are encouraged to work with their Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) to determine the proper delivery platform. Details for the 2021 required National Operations Workshops are listed below:

  a. Surface Operations Workshop. This workshop is required for all boat crew coxswains, boat crew members, personal watercraft operators, paddle craft operators, and those currently training for any of these competencies, including members in Required Yearly Not Met (REYR) status who intend to regain their certification. 

  b. Air Operations Workshop. This workshop is required for all pilots, aircrew, air observers, and those currently training for any of these competencies, including members in REYR status who intend to regain their certification. 

  c. The 2021 National Operations Workshop presentations (Air, Surface, and Telecommunications) are located at the National Response Directorate web page at the following link: R-Directorate What’s New Website

  d. Instructors of these workshops must submit a Workshop Mission and Attendance Report (ANSC-7039) to their IS officer for entry into AUXDATA II.  

2. National Vessel Examiner and Instructor Workshops. The Vessel Examiner (VE) and Instructor (IT) Workshops are required for 2021. These workshops are intended to be viewed by members and completion logged via a self-attestation form as described below. These workshops may also be facilitated by an Instructor via webinar or in-person as District COVID Protocols permit. 

  a. VE Workshop. This workshop is required for all certified Vessel Examiners, and those currently training to become Vessel Examiners, including members in REYR status who intend to regain their certification. The VE workshop presentations are located at the National V-Directorate website (in the Member Zone) at 2021 National VE Workshop

  b. IT Workshop. This workshop is required for all certified Instructors, and those currently training to become Instructors, including members in REYR status who intend to regain their certification. The IT workshop is located at the E-Directorate website “What’s New!” page (in the Member Zone) at 2021 E-Directorate Workshop

  c. Members who individually view the VE or IT workshops in their entirety must submit a Workshop Attestation Form to their FSO-IS for entry into AUXDATA II. In order to make data entry easier, IS officers may collect forms for all of their members required to complete these workshops and make one entry into AUXDATA II using the last day of the month of the Activity/Task Completion date. This form is located in the same location as the VE and IT Workshop presentations listed above. Note: When adding the VE workshop task to Activity Logs in AUXDATA II use the task named “Vessel Examinations Workshop” in the Workshops task category list.

  d. If the workshop is facilitated by an Instructor in a webinar or group setting, the Instructor must submit a Workshop Mission and Attendance Report (ANSC-7039) to their IS officer for entry into AUXDATA II.

3. National Food Service Sanitation Workshop. This workshop is required for all Auxiliary Food Service Specialists and those currently training for this competency, including members in REYR status who intend to regain their certification. Please follow the instructions on the Auxiliary Food Services Website for completing the Annual AUXFS Sanitation Update. After completing the required test, the course completion will be logged in to AUXDATA II via the National Testing Center-course results upload. There is no need to create separate activity logs for the completion of this course in AUXDATA II. The workshop is available through the Auxiliary Human Resources Directorate web page at:

National Auxiliary Food Services Website

4.  All workshops (except food service) and the Workshop Self-Attestation form may also be downloaded from AUXDATA II. From the AUXDATA II Navigation Bar select “More,” then “Files,” and then select “Libraries.” The workshops and forms are located in the 2021 Workshops Library.

5. Per chapter 8.B.1.g of reference (a), all required workshops must be completed no later than 30 June 2021.  If not completed by 30 June 2021, members required to complete those workshops will have their affected competencies place into Required Workshop Not Met (REWK).  If a required workshop is not completed by 31 December 2021, the affected competencies will be placed in REYR status.  

6. Questions should be directed to the appropriate Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM).

7. 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 007/21 COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CGMA) FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN: IT’S MUTUAL

united states coast guard

12 MAR 2021

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 007/21

Subj:  COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CGMA) FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN: IT’S MUTUAL

1. The Coast Guard recently announced the kick-off of its 2021 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance fundraising campaign. Please read the content below about this remarkable program that serves all branches of the Coast Guard family.

Respectfully,

Captain Scott L. Johnson

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

R 091752Z MAR 21

FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC

TO ALCOAST

UNCLAS

ALCOAST 094/21

SSIC 5760

SUBJ: COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE (CGMA) FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN: IT’S MUTUAL

1. Summary: The purpose of this message is to provide guidance for the 2021 Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) campaign, give ethics guidance, and educate members and employees about the various CGMA support programs. Since 1924, CGMA has proven to be a valuable Coast Guard community resource. Through donations great or small, we can ensure CGMA remains strong and ready to serve our Coast Guard family for years to come.

2. Campaign. The 2021 CGMA Annual Fundraising Campaign runs from 01 to 30 April 2021. CGMA works because we give; it is called “Mutual Assistance” because it is, at its core, Coast Guardsmen taking care of our own. It is up to each of us to ensure that CGMA stays strong and effective, ready to meet the needs of our fellow shipmates. I encourage the broadest support for the campaign and would emphasize two important objectives:

a. SEG-C Autumn. This is a one-time grant of up to $500 to help with the cost of various school supplies for the fall school term. This grant is available to members with dependents in Pre-K through 12th grade. Members who received the previous spring semester SEG-C are eligible to receive the fall grant as well.

b. to raise the funds necessary to continue its critical role on behalf of the CG Community. Such funding allows CGMA to remain nimble and to respond quickly to the urgent financial pressures of a shipmate in need. The generosity of our donors fuels the expansion of existing programs, plus the creation of new ones.

3. CGMA offers a helping hand to shipmates and co-workers in need through direct financial aid and a wide range of programs and services. As a donor-supported non-profit, CGMA receives no federal funds, and it must rely on our generosity and our commitment to helping each other.

4. Unit requirements. Each unit should have assigned a campaign coordinator. See www.cgmahq.org/campaign for more information. As the campaign gets underway, unit Campaign Coordinators will be asked to contact each active-duty military member and civilian employee. Selected Reserve, retired military, and members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will be contacted by mail and are encouraged to respond using the contribution forms provided. To make a gift securely online visit: www.cgmahq.org/give. Post-campaign reports and forms should be provided no later than 15 May; deployed units may arrange to submit their reports during a brief stop for fuel or upon return to homeport by contacting CGMA HQ at campaign@cgmahq.org.

5. Programs. The official financial relief organization for the Coast Guard, CGMA is poised and ready to respond to financial needs within the Coast Guard family. Since its beginnings in 1924, CGMA has rendered more than 214 million dollars in assistance. Please take the time to educate members and employees. This assistance is provided in four essential areas:

a. Disaster and Emergency Response. CGMA is always ready to respond to disasters with immediate loans and grants to help those whose lives are significantly disrupted by floods, fires, and storms. CGMA is always responsive to those faced with unexpected emergencies such as funeral expenses, emergency travel, and urgent repairs to their homes or vehicles.

b. Education. CGMA offers many programs to empower growth and goals. Members are able to receive up to $6000 in loans for tuition and expenses for themselves or their dependents. CGMA distributes nearly $700,000 in grants for textbooks and other fees for advanced education each year. CGMA continues to provide free access to www.Tutor.com/military for active-duty members, reservists on active duty, civilian employees, and dependents. With a partnership with the Coast Guard Work-Life staff, CGMA financial resilience tools and grants are available.

c. Family Support. CGMA is there through so many key life events with programs like adoption loans and grants, housing security deposits and closing costs, OCONUS rental car assistance, non-rate A School uniforms, special needs grants, emergency vet bills, and more. In 2020 CGMA provided over $937,404 in family support programs. CGMA is our partner for life.

d. Tragedy. Unfortunately, from time to time, unexpected and unimaginable tragedies will strike individual families. In these circumstances, CGMA is there to assist our shipmates, relieving the financial burden that accompanies such tragedy. CGMA’s ability to respond swiftly and decisively has helped to allay some of the most immediate concerns of a member or their spouse in these situations. CGMA hopes this kind of support is never required but is gratified to be able to provide immediate assistance when needed.

6. In this challenging and uncertain time, I want to assure you that CGMA is here for you. In 2020, CGMA’s reaction to the pandemic proved definitively the responsiveness and resilience of our relief society. In 2020, CGMA provided over $3.5 million in grants to those families impacted by the economic and social challenges of the Coronavirus (COVID 19). Assistance was provided to over 6000 CG personnel. CGMA continues to provide support for those who continue to be deeply affected. www.Tutor.com/military, a permanent CGMA program, is an outstanding resource for those families still in a remote learning environment. This program provides safe and secure, one-to-one tutoring with a live expert online 24/7. Tutors can help with grades K-12 and college subjects. It can help students stay on course while temporarily out of the classroom and can help fill the time with constructive learning experiences. Additionally, at this time, all of CGMA’s normal programs and resources remain available. For more information on all of our other programs, please visit our website: www.cgmahq.org.

7. Ethics Guidance. CG members and employees are permitted to solicit funds for CGMA in their official capacity. COs/OINCs/supervisors and individuals may all use their official title, position and authority to speak, write and encourage other members of the Coast Guard to donate to CGMA. Donations are always the members’ choice. See 5 C.F.R. 2635.808(b) or your servicing legal office for more information.

8. POCs:

a. General questions and Campaign Coordinator designation: campaign@cgmahq.org.

b. Erica Chapman, CGMA Fundraising Manager at 703-581-5297 or Erica.Chapman@cgmahq.org.

c. Alena Howard, CGMA Chief Development Officer at 703-468-7087 or Alena.Howard@cgmahq.org.

9. RADM J. M. Nunan, Assistant Commandant of Human Resources (CG-1), sends.

10. 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.