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ALAUX 021/22 83RD BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

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23 JUN 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 021/22

 

Subj:  83RD BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

 

 

1.  Today marks the 83rd birthday of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. I wanted to thank each and every one of you for your continued vigilance and professionalism over the past year. Your commitment to service and drive to overcome the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic are truly inspirational. Let us continue to serve with pride and forge ahead into the future. 

 

2.  Please read the attached ALCOAST below conveying the Commandant of the Coast Guard’s gratitude and appreciation for the Coast Guard Auxiliary on this special day.

 

3.  Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary!

 

 

Respectfully,

Captain Troy P. Glendye

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

 

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ALCOAST 226/22

SSIC 16790

SUBJ:  83RD BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

1.  To the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Happy 83rd Birthday from everyone in our United States Coast Guard!

2.  The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and its exceptional heritage of service dates back to 1939, when Congress authorized the formation of the Coast Guard’s “Volunteer Reserve”, an organization of enthusiastic volunteers dedicated to the promotion of recreational boating safety throughout the United States. This organization has grown and evolved remarkably over the last eight decades. The men and women who serve in the Auxiliary have selflessly devoted their time, skills, and expertise across an increasingly diverse array of roles and missions to assist the Coast Guard, and to preserve and protect our Nation’s maritime interests.

3.  As the world continues to navigate through the challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic, we celebrate the Auxiliary’s commitment to service, and its adaptability in overcoming the complexities presented by this virus. Persevering through these uncertain and unprecedented times, the Auxiliary and its membership have continued to make significant impacts nationwide. Auxiliarists have faithfully augmented Coast Guard units as watchstanders at communications centers, delivering critical assistance to resolve search and rescue cases; as culinary specialists, preparing outstanding meals in dining facilities ashore and at sea on multiple long voyages aboard the CGC EAGLE and CGC HEALY; as healthcare professionals, providing much needed healthcare services and augmenting our shortage of Flight Surgeons. Coast Guard Auxiliary interpreters provided critical services on over 75 translation missions in support of DHS and the Coast Guard. Auxiliary Chaplains have improved the mental and spiritual health of our workforce by contributing over 10,000 hours of operational support in crisis care and religious ministry. The Auxiliary never wavered from its determination to promote safety amongst our Nation’s recreational vessel operators. In 2021, the Auxiliary completed over 42,000 vessel safety checks and nearly 50,000 marine dealer visits; truly extraordinary results that highlight the exemplary commitment displayed daily by the Auxiliary to ensure safety on our waters.

4.  We also recognize the Coast Guard Auxiliary for its continued growth and dedication to finding new and innovative ways to support the Coast Guard. During the past year, the Auxiliary has worked closely with Coast Guard Cyber Command to establish an Auxiliary Cyber (AUXCYBER) program; an exciting initiative that will leverage Auxiliarists with high-level cyber expertise to support the Coast Guard in strengthening and protecting the Nation’s Maritime Transportation System. More recently, Auxiliarists have supported the Coast Guard’s response along our Nation’s Southwest border. Their dedication and support has proven invaluable to the preservation of our Service’s readiness and capabilities upon which the Nation relies.

5.  We are extremely proud of our Coast Guard Auxiliary. Please join me in recognizing this significant milestone by congratulating our Auxiliarists on their outstanding performance, and for their exceptional Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty. Bravo Zulu and Semper Paratus!

6.  POC: CDR Bradly Winans, COMDT (CG-BSX-1) at: Bradly.G.Winans@uscg.mil.

7.  ADM Linda L. Fagan, Commandant (CCG), 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 022/22 AUXILIARY POLICY STATEMENT

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13 JULY 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 022/22

 

Subj:  AUXILIARY POLICY STATEMENT

 

 

1.  Admiral Linda L. Fagan, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, has issued the U.S. Coast Guard’s Auxiliary Policy Statement. 

 

2.  Please visit the Auxiliary National Leadership Documents website to read this important new statement: USCGAUX: National Leadership Documents.  Other Coast Guard Policy Statements will be posted soon on the Senior Coast Guard Leadership Policy Statement website: Policy Statements (uscg.mil).

 

 

 

Respectfully,

Captain Troy P. Glendye

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

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 020/22 AUXILIARY AVIATION CALL SIGNS UPDATE – CG-BSX POLICY LETTER 22-11

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08 JUN 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 020/22

Subj:  AUXILIARY AVIATION CALL SIGNS UPDATE – CG-BSX POLICY LETTER 22-11

1.  The Chief Director of Auxiliary (CHDIRAUX) has signed CG-BSX Policy Letter 22-11, Auxiliary Aviation Call Signs Update.  It updates the aviation call signs listed in the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual, Commandant Instruction Manual 16798.3 (series), Annex 1, section F.  All District Directors of Auxiliary (DIRAUX), Operations Training Officers (OTO), and Auxiliarists must comply with its provisions. 

2.  The Policy Letter can be found on the CHDIRAUX website at:  CG-BSX 2022 Policy Letters. 

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.

 

 

ALAUX 019/22 2022 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

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03 JUN 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 019/22

 

Subj: 2022 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

 

Please read the following ALCOAST announcement of the 2022 Inspirational Leadership Award recipients. Congratulations to District 7 Auxiliarist Ralph Hendricks for his selection as the Commodore Charles S. Greanoff Award winner. Honorable mention also goes out to District 5 – Southern Region Auxiliarist Bonifacio “Joey” Taguding. Bravo Zulu!

 

Respectfully,

Captain Troy P. Glendye

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

 

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SSIC 1650

 

SUBJ: 2022 INSPIRATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD WINNERS

A. Recognitions Programs Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26 (series)

B. Enlistments, Evaluations, and Advancements, COMDTINST M1000.2 (series)

1. I am pleased to announce the winners of the 2022 Coast Guard Inspirational Leadership Awards. Bravo Zulu to the following winners:

a. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Active Duty:

    LCDR Roberto Concepcion, COMDT (CG-721)

b. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Reserve:

    LT Sara Cole, CG PSU 305

c. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Active Duty:

    MSTC Michael Rushane, CG SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND

d. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Reserve:

    MEC Rafael Ortiz, CGRU SOUTHCOM

e. MR. GEORGE R. PUTNAM AWARD:

    Mr. Charlie Coiro, CG LDC

f. COMO CHARLES S. GREANOFF AWARD:

    FC Ralph Hendricks, FLOTILLA 070-17-06

g. CAPT DAVID H. JARVIS AWARD:

    CDR Thomas Przybla, CGC POLAR STAR

h. SM1 DOUGLAS A. MUNRO AWARD:

    MK3 Bryan Beck, CGC DAUNTLESS

2. I applaud the exceptional actions of these individuals and all award nominees. Through dedication to duty and leading by example, these individuals inspire others while advancing the Coast Guard’s outstanding service to the nation.

3. CCG and MCPOCG have contacted award recipients and their commands directly to ensure the appropriate level of recognition for these prestigious awards.

a. The Witherspoon, McShan, Putnam, and Greanoff awards will be presented at the District level.

b. The Jarvis and Munro awards will be presented at the Annual Navy League Convention June 8-12, 2022 in Orlando, FL. Travel should be funded by unit or district.

4. Honorable mention goes to the following nominees by category:

a. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Active Duty:

    LT Magen Bloch, CG SECTOR JUNEAU

b. CAPT JOHN G. WITHERSPOON AWARD-Reserve:

    LCDR Dennis Bradford, CGRU SOUTHCOM

c. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Active Duty:

    BMC Richard Hofschneider, CG SECTOR GUAM

d. MCPO ANGELA M. MCSHAN AWARD-Reserve:

    MKC Matthew Stansberry, CG PSU 305

e. MR. GEORGE R. PUTNAM AWARD:

    Mr. Christopher O’Neal, CG SECTOR VIRGINIA

f. COMO CHARLES S. GREANOFF AWARD:

    FC Bonifacio Taguding, FLOTILLA 054-26-06

g. CAPT DAVID H. JARVIS AWARD:

    LTJG Jacklyn Kokomoor, USCGC CHARLES MOULTHROPE

h. SM1 DOUGLAS A. MUNRO AWARD:

    MST1 Duskin Deichl, CG SECTOR LA/LB

5. The selection panel members were:

a. CAPT Thomas Cooper, AIRSTA San Francisco

b. CDR John McWhite, CGC DECISIVE

c. LCDR Celina Ladyga, MSST SEATTLE

d. LT Danelle Hauther, PACAREA

e. Mr. Peter Zohorsky, CG SECTOR VIRGINIA

f. CMC Jesse Duff, CG SECTOR LONG ISLAND SOUND

g. YN2 Jacquelyn Smith, CG PSC (EPM-3)

h. COMO Gary Barth, DNACO-Atlantic East/RBS

6. The eight-member panel thoroughly deliberated 90 nomination packages across all eight categories.

7. COMDT (CG-128) recommends that members who were nominated but not selected for these prestigious awards receive due recognition from their commands. At a minimum, documentation of award nomination should be reflected in nominees’ performance evaluations or personnel files.

8. For future award submissions, Commands are reminded to adhere to the award nomination criteria, format, and endorsement standards outlined in the award solicitation. Information and eligibility requirements for the Inspirational Leadership Awards are available on the COMDT (CG-128) website:

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https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/leadership/awards

9. POC: CWO Nicole McKenzie, COMDT (CG-128), at 202-475-5518 or Nicole.E.McKenzie@uscg.mil.

10. ADM Karl L. Schultz, Commandant (CCG), sends.

11. 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 018/22 U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARIST SUPPORT TO COAST GUARD HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

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03 JUN 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 018/22

 

Subj:  U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARIST SUPPORT TO COAST GUARD HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

 

 

Please read the following ALCOAST concerning U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist Support to Coast Guard Health Care Facilities, Commandant Instruction 6010.2F,  which provides updated policy and management information for the Auxiliary Health Services (AUXHS) program.

 

 

Respectfully,

Captain Troy P. Glendye

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

 

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ALCOAST 188/22

SSIC 6010

SUBJ:  U.S. COAST GUARD AUXILIARIST SUPPORT TO COAST GUARD HEALTH CARE FACILITIES

A. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist Support to Coast Guard Health Care Facilities, COMDTINST 6010.2F

B. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliarist Support to Coast Guard Health Care Facilities, COMDTINST 6010.2E

1.  This ALCOAST announces the promulgation of REF (A). REF (B) is hereby cancelled.

2.  REF (A) established requirements and guidance for healthcare personnel participation in the Auxiliary Healthcare Services (AUXHS) Program.

3.  There will be no hardcopy distribution of this change. An electronic version is located on the CGPortal at: (Copy and Paste URL below into Browser)

https://cgportal.uscg.mil/library/directives/SitePages/Home.aspx

and on the Internet at:

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http://www.dcms.uscg.mil/directives/

4. POC: CAPT Shane C. Steiner, Shane.C.Steiner@uscg.mil or (202) 475-5256.

5. RADM Dana Thomas, Director of Health, Safety and Work-Life (CG-11), 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 017/22 SOLICITATION FOR AUXILIARY SUPPORT OF SOUTHWEST BORDER OPERATIONS

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03 JUN 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 017/22

 

Subj:  SOLICITATION FOR AUXILIARY SUPPORT OF SOUTHWEST BORDER OPERATIONS

 

 

1.  The U.S. Coast Guard has received a Request For Assistance (RFA) from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency. The request seeks personnel to perform logistical and administrative support services as part of CBP’s operations along the U.S. Southwest Border (SWB). Coast Guard Auxiliarists are eligible and invited to help the Coast Guard fulfill this request. An initial deployment of nine Auxiliarists has been in place since May 27 and arrangements for follow-on deployments are underway. 

 

2.  The current RFA seeks approximately 145 personnel to provide these support services in several locations along SWB areas of operations including California, Arizona, and Texas. The projected duration of this support extends through September 2022. The following table summarizes relevant deployment topics, considerations, requirements, expectations, and the method by which Auxiliarists can volunteer to participate in this effort.

 

Deployment Topic Deployment Question / Consideration Deployment Requirement / Expectation
Orders / Travel / Duration    
  Projected Duration of Overall Support Operations? June through September 2022.
  Minimum On-site Deployment Duration? Auxiliarists are expected to be at a deployment site at least seven (7) full and consecutive days (travel days to-and-from the deployment site are not included). Availability for longer on-site durations as well as multiple deployment availabilities is welcomed.
  Auxiliary Coordinating Entity and Point-of-Contact For Auxiliarists? 1 – The Incident Management Auxiliary Coordination Cell (IMACC) coordinates the vetting, management, and processing of Auxiliarists for this effort. It is operating virtually.

2 – Auxiliarists can apply for deployment and seek information through the IMACC by sending an email to the following address,  auximacc@cgauxnet.us .

3 – Those who respond will be sent further information about the missions as well as links to a site where they can provide information that will enable their vetting prior to deployment.

 
  Order Issuing Authority (OIA)? An Auxiliarist’s District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) currently serves as the OIA by:

1 – Facilitating creation of an Auxiliarist’s requisite E2 travel account for travel claim processing.

2 – Providing written travel orders using travel authorization information and accounting data (aka, POET line) issued by the Coast Guard Directorate of Operational Logistics (DOL).

3 – Facilitating the processing of an Auxiliarist’s travel claim upon completion of their deployment.
  Travel Arrangement Expectations? Travel arrangements needed to get to and from the deployment site are to be made by the deploying Auxiliarist through the Coast Guard’s contracted travel agency (CWT SATO).
  Travel Expense Expectations? 1 – Travel expenses will be reimbursed via travel claim settlement upon completion of the deployment.

2 – Travel advances will not be provided.

3 – The possibility for interim travel claim submissions for lengthy deployments is unknown at this time.

4 – Air and rail transportation arrangements to-and-from a deployment site will be paid for through a Central Billing Account when a deploying Auxiliarist makes their air/rail travel arrangements with the Coast Guard’s contracted travel agency (CWT SATO).

5 – On-site lodging, transportation, and per diem food expenses will be reimbursed.

6 – Auxiliarists considering whether or not to volunteer for this mission must be prepared to pay up-front expenses for meals and lodging (currently about $150 per day), and potentially additional expenses for a rental car.
  What If I Am Already Providing Recurring Support to a Coast Guard Unit? Auxiliarists who provide recurring support to a Coast Guard unit (e.g., an Auxiliary Culinary Assistant (AUXCA-1) who provides daily/weekly/monthly support to a CG galley/dining facility) must check first with that Coast Guard unit to ensure awareness and confirm their availability to support this operation.
  Personal Financial Readiness Expectations? Since associated deployment expenses are largely handled on a reimbursable basis, there is strong potential for Auxiliarists to compile significant bills. Interested Auxiliarists must therefore ensure they have a strong personal financial basis upon which to participate in this effort. As part of the deployment vetting process, Auxiliarists who indicate they need to borrow any funds in order to participate will be denied this assignment to duty.
     
On-site Work Expectations    
  Types of Support That Are Needed? Three general types of support needed:

1 – General administrative support (e.g. recordkeeping).

2 – Warehouse logistical support (e.g., stowing, monitoring, and recovering packages).

3 – Culinary assistance support as may become available (i.e., there is no current need but that may change).
  Work Environment Expectations? 1 – General administrative support expected to be performed indoors.

2 – Warehouse logistical support expected to be performed indoors (anticipate needing physical ability to move boxes, materials, and supplies as well as performing shipping/receiving, inventorying, cataloging functions; ability to lift any weight is acceptable.

3 – Culinary assistance support expected to performed indoors (e.g., warming up and distributing meals).
  Workday Expectations? 1 – Expect most support services to be performed in 8-to-12-hour shifts on a 24×7 basis every day.

2 – Auxiliarists deploying for 7 days will likely not have a day off during the deployment. Those deploying more than 7 days can expect a day off after 7 days and every 7 days thereafter.

3 – Minimum 8-12 hours/day.

4 – Nighttime hours should be expected.
  Lodging Expectations? Local hotel/motel lodging arrangements as they are identified.
  Meal Expectations? There are no meal facilities provided for deployed personnel. Meals must be procured/arranged on an individual basis in and around local communities.
  Personal Protective Equipment Expectations? Masks and gloves are provided.
  Chain of Leadership Reporting Expectations? Deployed Auxiliarists should expect to have an in-brief from fellow Auxiliarists who have been on-site and the CBP on-site leader. An Auxiliary on-site team leader will be designated to serve as the primary point-of-contact with their CBP counterpart. The CBP on-site leader will provide day-to-day tactical tasking for Auxiliarists.

 
  Other Deployment Concerns? The Auxiliary Deployment Guide contains useful information for deployment preparations. It can be downloaded from the Auxiliary web site:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tN7_VZ3oRf0NJBZ5Q5YfweUGHhgKQ82k/view.

 
     
Medical / Health    
  Full COVID-19 Vaccination Required? 1 – Yes.

2 – Auxiliarists are considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after completing the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine or two (2) weeks after receiving a single dose of a one-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Auxiliarists must be vaccinated with vaccines that are either fully licensed or authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) (e.g., PfizerBioNTech/COMIRNATY, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccines); listed for emergency use on the World Health Organization Emergency Use Listing (e.g., AstraZeneca/Oxford).

3 – Until otherwise directed, Auxiliarists must attest to their full COVID-19 vaccination directly to the IMACC as part of their vetting process.
  Other Vaccinations Per Auxiliary Deployment Guidance Required? Yes. The Auxiliary Deployment Guide contains useful information for deployment preparations. It can be downloaded from the Auxiliary web site:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tN7_VZ3oRf0NJBZ5Q5YfweUGHhgKQ82k/view.
  Other Medical Concerns? The heat that typifies natural outdoor environmental conditions along the SWB at this time of year warrant consideration.
     
Training / Security    
  Auxiliary Core Training (AUXCT) Currency Required? Yes.
  Auxiliary ID Card Required? Yes. An Auxiliarist with an ID card that is expired less than one year remains eligible for deployment.

 
  Auxiliary Logical Access Card (ALAC) Required? No.
  Auxiliary Culinary Assistance (AUXCA-1) Currency Required? Yes. If culinary assistance is requested, then an AUXCA-1 must be fully current in the AUXCA-1 competency to provide those services.
  Background Check Expectations? 1 – Must have at least a current annual Operational Support (OS) background check (i.e., favorably completed within the past year).

2 – The CBP Office of Professional Responsibility will review these background checks and also perform its own background check prior to an Auxiliarist’s travel to the deployment site.

 
  Other Vetting Expectations? 1 – The IMACC performs the majority of checks on Auxiliarists to ensure they are ready and appropriately eligible for deployment.

2 – The Auxiliary national culinary assistance program manager also assists with checks to ensure any AUXCA-1 is ready for deployment.

3 – The IMACC also collaborates with Auxiliarists’ District Commodores (DCO) and Directors of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) to confirm their suitability for deployment.

 

 

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.

 

ALAUX 016/22 AUXILIARY COVID-19 RECONSTITUTION GUIDANCE – VERSION 4

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02 JUN 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 016/22

Subj:  AUXILIARY COVID-19 RECONSTITUTION GUIDANCE – VERSION 4

 

 

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 on the Chief Director of Auxiliary (CHDIRAUX) website at:  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 are located in the folder, “CG Auxiliary COVID-19 Guidance.”  Questions regarding the content of the guide should be directed to the appropriate Auxiliary Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM).

 

2.  The following are highlights within this revision:

 

a.  Unvaccinated Auxiliarists are authorized to perform in-person assignment to duty (ATD) in Low or Moderate CDC Community Level areas and must be prepared to provide proof of a negative FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours prior to the start of the ATD. Failure to provide a negative test result, if requested, may result in the ATD being canceled and potential disciplinary action in accordance with the Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series). Unvaccinated Auxiliarists in High CDC Community Level areas remain able to volunteer only for assignments or activities that do not involve in-person interaction with members of the public, other government personnel, or Coast Guard personnel.

 

b.  Auxiliarists shall strictly adhere to Coast Guard COVID-19 policy and follow State and local policies if more restrictive. For example, if Coast Guard policy allows for optional indoor mask wear for vaccinated and unvaccinated Auxiliarists in a geographic area identified as Community Level (Medium) but a local township in that area still requires indoor mask wear for all, then Auxiliarists shall adhere to that township’s policy while assigned to duty.

 

c.  Basic Community Level mask wear guidelines follow:

 

(1) High CDC Community Level:  All Auxiliarists shall wear a mask.

 

(2) Medium and Low CDC Community Levels:  Masks are optional for all Auxiliarists unless otherwise directed by the District Director of Auxiliary (DIRAUX) or cognizant Coast Guard Order Issuing Authority (OIA).

 

d.  For the Coast Guard to accurately gauge the extent of Auxiliary vaccination, the Auxiliary COVID-19 High-Risk Assessment form (ANSC-7101) has been updated, and all Auxiliarists must fill out and submit it to their cognizant DIRAUX as soon as possible. DIRAUX will update the COVID-19 vaccination status of their Auxiliarists in AUXDATA II and retain a copy of the form in the members’ files. Not providing this form will result in presumption that an Auxiliarist is not vaccinated against COVID-19.  The updated form can be found on the Forms Warehouse at USCGAUX: PDF Forms for Auxiliary Staff.

 

e.  All Auxiliarists (including fully vaccinated) entering any federal building in CDC COVID-19 Community Level of High must be prepared to attest to their vaccination status by providing proof of vaccination.  Auxiliarists who are not fully vaccinated or decline to provide their vaccination status must be prepared to provide electronic or paper copy of a negative result from an FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours prior to their visit to a federal building/facility or in-person participation in a Coast Guard or other federal government hosted meeting, indoor event, or conference away from a Coast Guard building, when ATD and in any CDC COVID-19 Community Level.

 

f.  Auxiliary events that are training-centric (e.g., Sector Training (S-TRAIN), District Training (D-TRAIN), National Training (N-TRAIN), National Convention (NACON)) are authorized to be planned and executed without need for further Coast Guard or DHS clearance or waiver.  This is regardless of their duration or number of participants.  Unvaccinated participants must be prepared to provide, upon request, a negative result from an FDA-authorized or approved COVID-19 test administered within 72 hours prior to event start, wear a mask in accordance with the Guide, and social distance at all times during the event.  Failure to provide a negative test result if requested may result in dismissal from the event and potential disciplinary action in accordance with the Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1 (series).

 

g.  Official travel for unvaccinated Auxiliarists or those who decline to provide information about their vaccination status is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the cognizant DIRAUX or OIA. If authorized to travel by their DIRAUX, then such Auxiliarists must be prepared to provide proof of a negative FDA-approved COVID-19 test completed within 72 hours of the start of their travel.  Coast Guard and Auxiliary C-school attendees must be vaccinated.

 

3.  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 respective areas of responsibility. All Auxiliarists are expected to help them by exercising caution and adhering to Coast Guard guidance.

 

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 015/22 ASSOCIATION FOR RESCUE AT SEA (AFRAS) GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS SOLICITATION

united states coast guard

02 MAY 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 015/22

 

Subj:  ASSOCIATION FOR RESCUE AT SEA (AFRAS) GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS SOLICITATION

 

The Coast Guard recently solicited for nominations for the AFRAS Gold and Silver Medals. Nominations must be for calendar year 2021 rescues and must be received by the Coast Guard Office of Search and Rescue (CG-SAR) by June 3, 2022. Please submit nominations in accordance with the guidance below.

Respectfully,

Captain Troy P. Glendye

Chief Director of Auxiliary (CG-BSX)

 

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SSIC 16100

SUBJ:  ASSOCIATION FOR RESCUE AT SEA 2022 GOLD AND SILVER AWARDS SOLICITATION

A. Recognition Programs Manual, COMDTINST M1650.26

B. Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1G

1. This ALCOAST solicits for nominees for the Association for the Rescue at Sea (AFRAS) 2022 awards.

2. Background.

a. Formed in 1976, AFRAS is a non-profit foundation that supports services concerned with saving lives at sea. The AFRAS awards program provides the opportunity for Area and District Commanders, Commanding Officers, and Officers-in-Charge to recognize deserving Coast Guard personnel for bravery in the conduct of search and rescue missions.

b. The AFRAS Gold and Silver Medals are the highest search and rescue awards presented to a Coast Guard member by a civilian organization.

(1) Gold Medal. Established in 1982, the Gold Medal is presented annually to a Coast Guard enlisted person for an act of extraordinary bravery during a rescue at sea.

(2) Silver Medal. Established in 2000, the Silver Medal (silver reflects the distinctive Auxiliary uniform) is presented annually to a deserving Coast Guard Auxiliarist. A collective nomination may be submitted for members of the same boat or air crew.

3. Awards presentation. Both the Gold and Silver Medals will be presented in a ceremony in Washington, D.C., in the Fall of 2022. Ceremony participants often include congressional representatives, AFRAS leadership, the Commandant of the Coast Guard, and other senior Coast Guard leaders. Award recipients will be honored at the ceremony and family members are invited to attend.

4. AFRAS award eligibility. AFRAS selects recipients from among nominations submitted. Award criteria are set forth in REF (A) and reiterated below.

a. Gold Medal nominees must be enlisted members on active duty at the time of the rescue being recognized. Silver Medal nominees must be Coast Guard Auxiliarists at the time of the rescue being recognized.

b. The response must involve a lifesaving rescue from the perils of the sea where the heroic actions of the nominee are uniquely distinguished. However, consideration will be given to all rescues involving life-threatening situations.

c. Nominations must be for calendar year 2021 rescues.

5. Administration

a. Units are encouraged to submit nominations to COMDT (CG-SAR). Silver Medal nominations must be submitted in accordance with REF (B), Section 11.C.7.

b. Nominations must consist of:

(1) A cover letter identifying the nominee and pay grade (if applicable), current duty station/Auxiliary Flotilla, and expiration of enlistment (if applicable).

(2) Coast Guard Award Recommendation, Form CG-1650.

(3) Per REF (A), the award citation.

(4) 1-2 page summary of action that fully describes the rescue.

(5) Any additional information pertinent to AFRAS evaluation of the nomination.

c. Forward command endorsed nominations to: COMDT (CG-SAR),  U.S. Coast Guard, 2703 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. SE, Washington, D.C. 20593-7516. Attn: AFRAS Nomination.

d. Award nominations must be received by COMDT (CG-SAR) by 03 JUN 22.

6. COMDT (CG-SAR) AFRAS awards POC: Mr. Mike Clarke (202) 372-2090; email: Michael.E.Clarke@uscg.mil. Notify Mr. Clarke of a pending award nomination submission.

7. Ms. Dana S. Tulis, Director, Office of Emergency Management (CG-5RI), 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 014/22 2021 CAPTAIN NIELS P. THOMSEN INNOVATION AWARDS RECIPIENTS

united states coast guard

19 APR 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 014/22

 

Subj:  2021 CAPTAIN NIELS P. THOMSEN INNOVATION AWARDS RECIPIENTS

 

 

1. On April 13, 2022 the Coast Guard announced the winners of the 2021 Captain Niels P. Thomsen Innovation Award.  Congratulations to Auxiliarist Clint O’Connor of District Seven (D7) for being selected as winner of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Achievement category for his development of the Aid Verifier Assistant App (AVA).  AVA is a mobile app that lets Auxiliarists and qualified Aid Verifiers report aids-to-navigation verifications and discrepancies quickly, accurately and easily, with photo tagging possibilities.  The Auxiliarists below also earned special recognition for being part of their respective innovation projects that were honorable mentions in the same category.  Congratulations and Bravo Zulu to all!  

 

a.  Transforming Search and Rescue with Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Computer Vision.

 

(1)  CDR Benjamin Perman, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC)

(2)  CDR Edgardo Cruz, Sector Delaware Bay

(3)  LCDR Raven Holm, JAIC

(4)  AUX Vincent Bocchimuzzo, Flotilla 014-07-05

(5)  AUX David Clark, Flotilla 081-06-03

(6)  AUX Glenn Colaco, Flotilla 081-06-08

(7)  AUX Sam Dawood, Flotilla 081-06-10

(8)  AUX Norman Freed, Flotilla 014-07-05

(9)  AUX Daniel Grammel, Flotilla 013-10-03

(10)  AUX Michael Gregory, Flotilla 054-06-06

(11)  AUX John Kane, Flotilla 095-39-08

(12)  AUX Linda Lakin, Flotilla 014-07-02

(13)  AUX David Pierce, Flotilla 014-07-02

(14)  AUX Ray Rivera, Flotilla 082-04-03

(15)  AUX Roy Savoca, Flotilla 070-04-04

(16)  AUX John Stewart, Flotilla 014-07-02

(17)  AUX Anthony Wong, Flotilla 070-17-10

(18)  AUX Nikolai Zerkle, Flotilla 095-31-07

 

b.  Culinary School Students and Graduates are the Ideal Auxiliary Culinary Assistants.

 

(1)  CAPT William Woityra, USCGC POLAR STAR

(2)  SCPO Michael Langin, USCGC POLAR STAR

(3)  PO1 Cynthia Friend, USCGC POLAR STAR

(4)  ENS Aidan Uvanni, USCGC POLAR STAR

(4)  AUX Miranda Henry, AUX Flotilla 130-02-04

(5)  AUX Lisa Hickman, AUX Flotilla 170-01-01

(6)  AUX Samantha Logue, AUX Flotilla 08-05-02

(7)  AUX James Ehnborn, AUX Flotilla 130-02-04

 

2.  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 012/22 AUXDATA II SECURITY UPDATES 

united states coast guard

11 MAR 2022

FM:  CHDIRAUX

TO:  ALAUX

ALAUX 012/22

 

Subj:  AUXDATA II SECURITY UPDATES

 

 

1. Beginning March 14, 2022, AUXDATA II will undergo updates to its security measures. Most notably, users will see the following impact:  

 

a. Upon entering their current username and password, users will receive a prompt to update to a new password and should follow the prompts accordingly. 

 

b. If the FIRST ATTEMPT to enter the current username and password is NOT successful, the user MUST select the “Forgot your password” link, check their email and follow the guidance.

 

c. If the user is temporarily locked out due to too many failed attempts, they will receive a notification with further instructions.

 

d. Users are advised to sign in at least once a month to avoid an inactivity lockout. If this occurs, a user should request that their account be reset by sending an email to: Auxdata@acumensolutions.com.

 

2. If you have login/password reset issues, and you have checked your spam or junk folder, contact Auxdata@acumensolutions.com.

 

3. If there are additional questions, please use your Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM) or Chain of Command as appropriate.

 

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.