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).
(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. |
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ALAUX 031/20 SEXUAL ASSAULT PREVENTION, RESPONSE, AND RECOVERY (SAPRR) UPDATE
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].
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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//DCMS//
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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.
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ASC – SD/I MIKE FULGHAM 01-01
ASC – LA/LB JON ROSS 06-02
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LAY LEADER WAYNE PALMER 06-07
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DSO-LP BILL FREED 01-06
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DSO-SR PATRICK PORTER 10-01
DSO-SL COMO CHRIS HARSHFIELD 10-08
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DSO-AV DAVID POWELL (05-10)
DSO-CM RICK EBEL (05-05)
DSO-OP TOM PELOSI (07-03)
DSO-EM JON ROSS (06-02)
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DSO-IS CHRIS MATHER (06-08)
DSO-MA DESIREE DE LISER (06-02)
DSO-PB SYDNEY HAY (10-07)
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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)
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ALAUX -28/20 COMMUNICATING UNITY AND RESPECT: REPRESENTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD
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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.
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ALAUX 027/20 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF ONLINE PROCTOR REQUIREMENT FOR AUXOP SPECIALTY COURSE EXAMS
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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.
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ALAUX 026/20
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08 SEP 2020 FM: CHDIRAUX TO: ALAUX ALAUX 026/20 Subj: SOLICITATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION (RDT&E) IDEAS
1. All Auxiliarists are encouraged to read the following ALCOAST 321/20 which invites Auxiliary submissions of Coast Guard research project ideas for the Coast Guard’s Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation (RDT&E) project portfolio.(Please note that if you do not have access to the dot-mil domain, you may not be able to set up a CG_Ideas@Work account, however you will still be able to submit your ideas via email per paragraph 2. of the ALCOAST.) Respectfully, Captain Scott L. Johnson Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX) R 271021 AUG 20 FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC//CG-9// TO ALCOAST UNCLAS//N03900// ALCOAST 321/20 COMDTNOTE 3900 SUBJ: SOLICITATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT TEST AND EVALUATION (RDT&E) IDEAS 1. The Research, Development, Test & Evaluation (RDT&E) and Innovation Program invites all military, civilian, reserve, auxiliary, and contractor personnel to submit research project ideas for the FY22 RDT&E Project Portfolio. Visit the Coast Guard’s crowdsourcing platform, CG_Ideas@Work (https://cg-ideasatwork.ideascalegov.com/), and submit ideas directly to: https://cg-ideasatwork.ideascalegov.com/a/ideas/recent/campaigns/1078. 2. If you do not yet have a CG_Ideas@Work account, you can easily register using your ‘.mil’ email address to access the platform from any personal or Coast Guard device. If you are unable to access the idea submission form, please submit your idea via email to: research@uscg.mil including your idea title, a short summary, and your contact information. 3. The deadline to submit ideas for the FY22 RDT&E Project Portfolio is 11 SEP 2020. Project ideas will be reviewed and ranked by stakeholders from across the service at an Idea Submission Review in 1st Quarter FY21. 4. The Coast Guard’s senior leadership has identified the following research priorities: a. Growing Advanced Computing Capabilities to Maximize Readiness. How can we apply artificial intelligence, machine learning, and advanced analytics to manage risk and make decisions based on data? b. Continued Development of Mobile Solutions to Deliver Mission Excellence Anytime, Anywhere. What mobile-enhanced tools can we provide to our members to improve the Coast Guard’s operational impact and mission support delivery? c. Utilize Autonomous Systems to Address the Nation’s Complex Maritime Challenges. How can we integrate unmanned aerial systems (UAS), unmanned surface vehicles (USV), and unmanned underwater vehicles (UUV) to improve operational safety, effectiveness, and efficiency? d. Strengthen Resilience, Safety, and Security of Coast Guard systems and personnel to Deliver Mission Excellence Anytime, Anywhere. What tools or ways of doing business can improve our members’ safety and security and position the Coast Guard to take on complex and difficult to predict challenges like COVID-19 and emerging cyber threats? e. Develop Human Machine Teaming to Maximize Readiness. How can we manage the relationship between our people and automated systems in a way that maximizes the capabilities of humans and machines while guarding against complacency and the loss of key skills? f. Maximize Readiness Today and Tomorrow by Enhancing C5I capabilities. What command, control, communications, computers, cyber, and intelligence capabilities can we put in the field to make the Coast Guard more ready and more agile? 5. Not all great ideas fit in the priorities above. All potential research project ideas will be reviewed and considered. Your ideas and input are requested. For inspiration, check out the current RDT&E Project Portfolio and website here:www.dcms.uscg.mil/acquisition/rdte. 6. POC: Ms. Alexandra Swan, COMDT (CG-926), at: 202-309-8255 or Alexandra.P.Swan@uscg.mil.. 7. RADM M. J. Johnston, Assistant Commandant for Acquisition and Chief Acquisition Officer, 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. |
ALAUX 025/20
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08 SEP 2020 FM: CHDIRAUX TO: ALAUX ALAUX 025/20 Subj: MYCG – MODERNIZING COAST GUARD ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 1. Admiral Charles Ray, Vice Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, recently issued the following email to all hands of the Coast Guard workforce: From: Ray, Charles W ADM Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 10:17 AM Subject: MYCG – MODERNIZING COAST GUARD ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS To the Women and Men of the U.S. Coast Guard, It is my pleasure to announce the Coast Guard’s launch of MyCG, a new website created by Coasties, for Coasties. MyCG is a one-stop information gateway – on the public web – that brings together essential Coast Guard news and resources to give you easier access to the important information you need. It is available anytime, anywhere, with updates and resources to support you and your family. MyCG is an essential tool for sustaining a mission-ready total workforce. When we announce a new personnel policy, you can go to MyCG to learn exactly how it will affect you. As you strive to advance your career and become a better leader, click on MyCG to find the information and resources you need. When you want to connect with an affinity group, or save up for your dream home, visit MyCG. We’ve got a section for that too. A modern workforce deserves a modern approach to communicating. For the past year, a small team – comprised of officers, enlisted, spouses, reservists, retirees, and civilians – has been building a better system to ensure our people get the information they need. The MyCG website is just the start. In the coming months, we’ll continue to upgrade our approach to organizational communications. As we move ahead, MyCG will expand with more functionality, more news, more resources, and more voices. You can access MyCG at https://www.work.uscg.mil/MyCG/. The “About” tab includes a Quick Guide for saving the site to your mobile device home screen, where it will function just like an app. Please take a moment to tell us what YOU would like to see on MyCG – you can email the team at MyCG@uscg.mil. We’re committed to making sure you can easily find the news and resources you need to succeed and ensure we remain ready, relevant, and responsive. Semper Paratus! Admiral Charles W. Ray Vice Commandant 2. All Auxiliarists are encouraged to frequently visit this new MyCG site. The site is currently designed for Auxiliarists to learn more about the Coast Guard much more so than it is for them to learn about the Auxiliary. As Admiral Ray indicated, in the coming months the site’s approach to organizational communications will be upgraded with more functionality, resources, and voices. In the meantime, it provides a new and attractive one-stop source for Coast Guard information for all members of the Coast Guard. 3. 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. |