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ALAUX 008/22 AUXILIARY AVIATION POLICY LETTERS RELEASED

04 MAR 22

FM: CHDIRAUX

TO: ALAUX

ALAUX 008/22

Subj: AUXILIARY AVIATION POLICY LETTERS RELEASED

1. The Chief Director of the Auxiliary signed several CG-BSX Policy Letters effecting Auxiliary Aviation. Below is a list and brief description of the signed Policy Letters.

2. BSX Policy Letter 22-02, AUXILIARY AVIATION CALL SIGNS UPDATE. The purpose of this policy letter is to update the Call Sign policies listed in Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), Annex 1, section F.

3. BSX Policy Letter 22-03, AUXILIARY AVIATION AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE UPDATE. The purpose of this policy letter is to update the Auxiliary Facility Maintenance Policy in the Update to Auxiliary Aviation Facility Maintenance Policy, (Jan 2015)

4. BSX Policy Letter 22-04, AUXILIARY AVIATION AIRCRAFT FACILITY INSPECTION AND RETURN TO SERVICE UPDATE. The purpose of this policy letter is to update the Aircraft Facility Annual Inspection policies in Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), Annex 2, section D and to specify a Return to Service policy after a Major Repair and Alteration.

5. BSX Policy Letter 22-05, AUXILIARY AVIATION AIRCRAFT VHF-FM ANTENNA UPDATE. The purpose of this policy letter is to update the Communication Equipment policies listed in Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), Annex 1, section C.

6. BSX Policy Letter 22-06, AUXILIARY AVIATION FUEL MANAGEMENT AND FLIGHT PLANNING UPDATE. The purpose of this policy letter is to update the Fuel Reserve and Flight Planning policies listed in Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), Annex 1, sections F and H.

7. BSX Policy Letter 22-07, AUXILIARY AVIATION OPERATIONS AT UNCONTROLLED AIRFIELDS UPDATE. The purpose of this policy letter is to update the policies in Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), Annex 1, sections G and H.

8. BSX Policy Letter 22-08, AUXILIARY AVIATION PRECAUTIONARY LANDING AND CLEARANCE FOR FURTHER FLIGHT UPDATE. The purpose of this policy letter is to specify a Precautionary Landing policy in Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), Annex 1, section H.

9. All District Directors of Auxiliary (DIRAUX), Operations Training Officers (OTO), and Auxiliarists must comply with the provisions in these Policy Letter.

10. The policy letters can be found on the Coast Guard Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX) website at: CG-BSX Policy Letters.

11. Internet release is authorized.

***For many reasons including the value of keeping communication lines clear and open as well as facilitating access to training and educational tools, all Auxiliarists are urged to have their own email address and to keep it updated in AUXDATA II.***

*All ALAUX’s are posted on the Chief Director of Auxiliary web site located at: CHDIRAUX ALAUX

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 043/21 AUXILIARY AVIATION PPE and DAY/NIGHT PYROTECHNIC FLARES UPDATE – CG-BSX POLICY LETTER 21-04

22 DEC 2021

FM: CHDIRAUX

TO: ALAUX

ALAUX 043/21

Subj: AUXILIARY AVIATION PPE and DAY/NIGHT PYROTECHNIC FLARES UPDATE – CG-BSX POLICY LETTER 21-04

To all Coast Guard Auxiliary Personnel:

1. On 17 December 2021, the Chief Director of the Auxiliary signed CG-BSX Policy Letter 21- 04, Auxiliary Aviation PPE and day/night pyrotechnic flares update. The purpose of this policy letter is to update Auxiliary aviation Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) policies in the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, COMDTINST M16798.3 (series), Annex 1, section D.

2. Day/night pyrotechnic flares are to be removed from Auxiliary aircraft and replaced with at least one Coast Guard approved electronic Visual Distress Signaling Device (eVDSD) onboard the aircraft by 01 June 2022 or by the expiration date of the pyrotechnics currently onboard the aircraft if that is prior to 01 June 2022, whichever date comes first.

3. The eVDSD replaces the nighttime portion of the pyrotechnic. The dye marker or sea rescue device, as required air crewmember survival equipment, replaces the day portion of the pyrotechnic.

4. All District Directors of Auxiliary (DIRAUX), Operations Training Officers (OTO), and Auxiliarists must comply with the provisions in this Policy Letter.

5. The policy letter can be found on the Coast Guard Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX) website at: CG-BSX Policy Letters.

6. Internet Release is authorized.

*All ALAUX’s are posted on the Chief Director of Auxiliary web site located at: CHDIRAUX ALAUX

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ALAUX 002/21 AUXILIARY COVID-19 RECONSTITUTION GUIDANCE – VERSION 2

10 FEB 2021

FM: CHDIRAUX

TO: ALAUX

ALAUX 002/21

Subj: AUXILIARY COVID-19 RECONSTITUTION GUIDANCE – VERSION 2

1. All Auxiliarists are highly encouraged to review the latest version of the Auxiliary COVID-19 Reconstitution Guide which has been posted in AUXDATA II and to the following link: Auxiliary Reconstitution Guide. (To review the guide in AUXDATA II, login to AUXDATA II; from the AUXDATA Navigation Bar select “More,” then “Files,” and then select “Libraries.” The guide and other relevant COVID-19 information with be located in the folder listed as “CG Auxiliary COVID-19 Guidance.”) If you have any questions regarding the content of the guide, please reach out to your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM).

2. This guidance is intended to provide assistance to the Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX), Coast Guard units, and Order Issuing Authorities (OIA) on how to use Coast Guard Auxiliarists in the safest way possible during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Knowing that the spread of the Pandemic is different in every area, region, state, city, town, etc., DIRAUXs and OIAs may deviate from this guide as they see fit for their cognizant areas of responsibility (AOR).

3. This guidance provides Auxiliarists a safe way to move forward during the Pandemic and also combines and supersedes the following four ALAUXs: ALAUX 003/20 (Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Auxiliary Awareness); ALAUX 027/20 (Temporary Suspension of Online Proctor Requirement for AUXOP Specialty Course Exams); ALAUX 011/20 (Webinar Delivery of the TCT Refresher – COVID-19); and, ALAUX 032/20 (Auxiliary Currency Maintenance Changes for CY 2020).

4. DIRAUX offices, Coast Guard units, and OIAs are continually assessing operational risks posed by COVID-19 and developing mitigation strategies in advance of mission performance. They remain the best sources for guidance regarding Auxiliary assignments to duty within their AORs. All Auxiliarists are expected to help them by exercising caution and strictly adhering to all Coast Guard guidance.

5. Internet release is authorized.

*All ALAUX’s are posted on the Chief Director of Auxiliary web site located at: CHDIRAUX ALAUX

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New Life Jacket Label Infographic

How to Read the Label

Did you know there is a new life-jacket label? The label is being phased in, and you may see it printed on the inside of a new life jacket. The new label DOES NOT make obsolete life jackets with the old label. Always look for a life jacket that is U.S. Coast Guard approved.

Remember, the best life jacket is one you wear! Your life jacket should be appropriate for water activity and in good condition. Life jackets with a tear, broken pieces or buoyancy loss should be disposed.

Download our latest infographic to learn how to read the new life jacket label and visit safeboatingcampaign.com/life-jackets for more information.

Life Jacket Label Flyer

This educational flyer is helpful for communicating with recreational boaters about selecting (and wearing) a life jacket. It gives an overview of icons on the new life jacket label – performance level, turn ability, and warnings – as well as other helpful information.

These front-back flyers are full-color, 3.5″ x 8.5″, and ship in a pack of 200. This is a great handout for events, trainings, and vessel safety checks. Estimated to ship by September 1.

AUX COVID 19 High Risk Certification

Note: This form AUX-COVID-19_High-Risk_Certification-Enclosure 1 must be submitted to D11-SMB-D11AUX-South@uscg.mil prior to submitting any New Assignment to Duty Request.