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On-the-Water
Training
Flotilla
Underway Training
Flotilla
14 Operational Facilities conduct training during each and every
patrol. Standard patrols can include training in towing, man
overboard procedures, anchoring, navigation, small boat handling,
emergency procedures, communications procedures and many other topics.
The
Flotilla Staff Officers for Operations and Member Training conduct
scenario based training throughout the year to build on the routine
training conducted during weekly patrols.
Flotilla
14 Operational Facilities also take part in other on-the-water
training planned and scheduled by the Division and Sector commands.
Operational
Excellence Award
The
purpose of the Operational Excellence Program is to provide Coast
Guard Auxiliary boat crews with a challenging opportunity to highlight
their proficiency and skills, foster teamwork and encourage fellowship
among operational members.
The
Operational Excellence Program is a non-compulsory method of
demonstrating the level of operational excellence that may be achieved
by a coxswain/crew team. The completion of the requisite series of
evaluated scenarios shall be completed aboard an operational Auxiliary
facility. Refer to COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 16794.4 or Click
here to learn more.
Classroom
Training
Auxiliary
Operations Specialty Courses
Every
Auxiliarist can specialize in any or all of six different specialty
areas in the operational
and administrative fields. Successful completion of a specialty course
signifies the Auxiliarist has gained considerable knowledge in that
field. The six specialty areas with associated closed-book testing
are:
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Seamanship (AUXSEA)
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Advanced Coastal Navigation (AUXACN)
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Communications (AUXCOM)
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Search and Rescue (AUXSAR)
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Patrols (AUXPAT)
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Weather (AUXWEA)
Click
Here to learn more about the Operations Specialty Course program.
Classes
are usually taught at Coast Guard Station Destin. Besides
theoretical knowledge, the courses require a degree of practical
knowledge. For
each specialty course, there is a national Coast Guard closed-book
examination. An Auxiliarist completing all six courses receives the AUXOP
designation, a certificate, and a uniform insignia to wear.
Auxiliary
Operations (AUXOP) Device
Aids-to-Navigation
(ATON) Verifier Course
This
course provides members with the skills necessary to verify the
location and proper operation of Aids-to-Navigation (buoys and other
navigational markers). The course qualifies the member as an
ATON verifier. Specific course objectives are:
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Acquire
general knowledge of the responsibilities of the Auxiliary in the
conduct of Aids-to-Navigation and Chart Updating patrols and
missions
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Become
familiar with the preparation an Aids-to-Navigation or Chart
Updating patrol or mission
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Become
familiar with the tools and equipment required to support
Aids-to-Navigation and Chart Updating patrols
The ATON
Verifier course is taught at Coast Guard Station Destin by the
Flotilla 14 Aids-to-Navigation Staff Officer (FSO-AN).
Team
Coordination Training (TCT)
To enhance and
maintain skills inherent to the teamwork needed for safe and
well-executed patrols, Crew members and Coxswains are required to
attend training seminars called "Team Coordination
Training." Updates are required every five years.
Team Coordination Training stresses seven personal skills:
adaptability/flexibility assertiveness, communication,
decision-making, leadership, and situational awareness in order
minimize risk during the execution of tasks during a patrol.
These seminars are usually taught at Coast Guard Station Destin as
required and at various locations throughout the Division.
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