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10-13 Member Training
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Need some help with that pesky NavRules
exam?
Take a look at this site
for a practice test, or review any of the other links to begin or continue your study of the
subject matter needed to pas the exam. Remember this is a closed book exam that you need a 90% or better to pass.
Raynor Maritime Services also has a site with Navigation
Rules practice questions that may help you sharpen your skills or study for the NavRules exam.
Already passed this exam and just need to take your currency maintenance
for NavRules. Click here to go to the open book
currency maintenance test. Scroll to the near the center of the page and look for the NavRules Series
90 Exam.
This page is devoted to providing tools, tips, and links to opportunities for additional
training for the members. Remember also to keep and open dialog with our member training officer
Henry Uiga if there is some type of training you would like that is not listed
below, contact him.
For a proctor to allow you to take one of the online
certification tests (e.g. for an AUXOP specialty exam), contact one of these Division 10 Proctors:
The new electronic testing center is now online at
http://ntc.cgaux.org/. Effective August 1 2007, you no longer need to
register 48 hours in advance to take an on-line proctored exam. Just make arrangements with one of the proctors above for
a date, time and location.
August 2008
- Telecommunications Personal Qualifications Standards
- The TQS (TeleCom
Qualifications Standards) manual will
reference pieces of numerous other documents and manuals. To
access the full text of these
additional reference materials, click
here for the URL links to
these other related documents.
August
2008 - New Operations Courses
Available on eLearn
Two new courses,
Operations Policy and Navigation Rules, are now
available on eLearn. Operations Policy reviews the
Operations Policy manual, preparing you to take the
test, a prerequisite for Coxswain, PWC Operator, and
several Aviation quals. Navigation Rules reviews
COLREGS, preparing you for the NavRules70 exam,
a prerequisite for Coxswain and PWC Operator, as
well as the 5 year recertification exam. eLearn is
an online training resource sponsored by the
National Training Department.
eLearn:
http://64.207.134.26/usr/moodle2/login/index.php
National Training Department
http://www.auxtdept.org/
July
2008 - Changes to
Trident Education Requirements
Trident Update Bulletin 2008-01
describes the change in the educational requirements for
both the MS Training Ribbon and Trident device. The
change brings these requirements into compliance with
the ICS requirements established in ALAUX 002/07.
http://www.auxmdept.org/pdf_files/2008_TridentBulletin2008-01.pdf
(PDF: 1 page / 125KB)
June
2008 -
Auxiliary Member Benefits Presentation
and Flyer. The Personnel department has
produced a Members benefits presentation and flyer, for
use in recruiting new members, and for training at
flotilla meetings.
Presentation:
http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/member benefits.pps
Flyer:
http://www.auxpdept.org/pdf/benifitsflyer.pdf
June 2008 -
DSC Radio Tutorial Available
The BoatU.S. interactive
tutorial on DSC Radio is a great asset for all boaters,
including Auxiliarists and the general public. This
online tutorial reveals much information about Rescue
21 and the proper use of Digital Selective Calling
(DSC) radios.
See
http://www.boatus.com/foundation/dsc/player.html
May 2008 -
The independent study course on the
FEMA site has been updated to 800b, National Response
Framework An Introduction. This document (800b) is
the third version of the training which has been updated
to reflect the new NRF (National Response Framework).
Anyone who has previously taken either earlier version
of 800 is compliant and DOES NOT have to take the
newest version. It is recommended that those who
have taken a previous version read the 4-page 'what's
new....' NRF document (
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/whatsnew.pdf)
to get an understanding of what has changed from the
National Response Plan. Members who have not yet
taken an 800 level course may take the 800b course and
will be in full compliance.
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April 2008 - Suggested Reading.
Here are some suggested reading and reference books from
our Member Training officer.
Small-Boat Seamanship Manual
edited by Richard N. Aarons
2006
International Marine/McGraw Hill
ISBN 0-07-146882-X
Based on U.S. Coast Guard Boatcrew Seamanship
Manual (even seems to have the same typos)
Since the CG Boatcrew Seamanship Manual is only
available on CD, this book for $19.95 is less
expensive that printing it out or having it
printed commercially.
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Nautical Rules of the Road
by B.A. Farnworth
1983 2nd edition
Cornell Maritime Press, Inc
ISBN 0-87033-308-9
Various editions prices starting around $ 12.00
Try for the latest edition that you can find.
It’s claim to fame is – it explains the why and
hows of various rules making them easier to
understand.
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Stability and Trim for the Ship’s Officer
edited by William E. George
1983 third edition
Cornell Maritime Press, Inc
ISBN 0-87033-297-X
A study for large vessels. Explain stability,
trim & related problems. Quite a bit of
math, some parts are easier to understand. The
only book I have found that address the subject.
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The 12 Volt Bible for Boats
by Minor K Brotherton
1985
published by International Marine
P.O. Box 220
Camden, Me04843
ISBN 0-07-156091-2
$14.95
A basic primer on boat electrical systems, easy
reading.
April 2008 - Training materials for the
Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental
Protection exam can be found on the National "M"
department site. The IMSEP exam is available
online at the
National
Testing Center. Select "take a Test" from
the Options in the center. The
Good Mate training materials also on the M department
site with the exam also at the
National
Testing Center.
April 2008 -
Coast Guard & Coast Guard Auxiliary eLearning online
courses.
Coast Guard Indoctrination covers
the following areas, which should be of
interest to any Auxiliarist and especially
beneficial to our new members.
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Rendering salutes and greetings
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Recognizing ranks, rates, and badges
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Displaying proper grooming standards
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Wearing various uniforms
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Identifying shipboard structures and
various vessels and aircraft
SAR Fundamentals (e-SAR) Course 0432-01
should be of interest to any participant in
boat crew, Aux Air, or mobile comms
programs.
This course is divided into three modules.
Module 1 - SAR Organization - provides
familiarity with the overall Search and
Rescue system, roles and responsibilities
within, legal implications, and public
affairs. It is based on real life SAR cases
and will require you to make judgments on
the given facts.
Module 2 - SAR Planning - involves the
application of skills and knowledge of SAR
planning. You will be required to use the
information on the execution of a search and
rescue case, including communications,
search patterns, and environmental effects.
It will present SAR cases and will require
you to take actions.
Module 3 - SAR Coordination and Execution -
involves the coordination and execution of a
search and rescue case. It provides
examples of SAR cases that present
information related to the duties of the On
Scene Coordinator with the progression of
actual SAR scenarios. These scenarios will
lead to a final SAR exercise. You will be
asked to respond to these situations by
providing the most appropriate actions to be
taken. The SAR exercise will help prepare
you for final exam.
You can access these course via the T Department
ELearning page:
http://www.auxtdept.org/TETrain.html
December 2007 - TCT Refresher session
requirements for 2008. See the 2008
TCT Facilitator Guide
and the optional 2008
TCT Participant Reference
guide for more details.
This year there is also a
Slide presentation to assist
the facilitator in running the session. This session
must be completed by all surface operations Auxiliarists prior to December 31, 2008.
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November
2007 - I Department
How to
Library. The purpose of this site is
to enhance the technical support services provided to
I-CS Officers. It is designed to augment the National IT
Department newsletter Bits & Bytes. Topics include How
to: Use the eDirectory, How to: Use AUXINFO to determine
IT & Aide Hours, How to: Update Personal Info in AUXDATA,
and many, many more. Presentations are available as PPT
or PDF.
http://home.auxidept.org/howto.htm
October 2007 -
REMINDER: Auxiliary Knowledge Base
is Available to Answer Many Frequently Asked Questions
The Auxiliary Knowledge Base (www.kb.cgaux.info)
has the answer to many of your frequently asked
questions. Currently there are over 410 questions and
related answers. Topics covered include use of the Chain
of Leadership and Management, member training, Coast
Guard Policy, and much more.
October 2007 -
From the
M-Department at National
[Marine Safety (Prevention)
Department] - MOM (Maritime
Observation Mission) Patrol Presentation Available
The Communication & Education
Division of the Marine Safety (Prevention) Department
has a PDF available for download on the Maritime
Observation Mission (MOM) program.
http://www.auxmdept.org/pdf_files/MOM2007A1pdf.pdf
September
2007 - "Instructor Development Course" update - Per e-mail from DSO-PE of 19 September 2007.
A number of questions have reached me regarding the current procedure for qualifying
new instructors and the annual requirements for maintaining the qualification. The new program is called the, "Instructor
Development Course." The structure is similar to the boat crew program in that there are task requirements that are signed
off by a Mentor. In this case, any currently qualified instructor can function as a Mentor. There is also an online test.
Complete instructions and links for downloading the course material have been added to the PE website. Begin by going
to the PE website at http://www.cgaux1sr.org/staff_pages/PE/pe.htm.
Scroll down to the "New Links" heading and click on "How to become an Auxiliary Instructor." Everything that is needed
to take and complete the course can be found there.
This e-mail also announced the reinstatement of a mandatory annual IT currency maintenance
workshop beginning in 2008.
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09/10/2007
- BS&S 13 Edition: PowerPoint Slides and Instructor Guides Available
The E Department has the new PowerPoint slides for the 13th edition of the BS&S text available for download at
http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/bss.htm. Chapters
can be downloaded individually or in one large ZIP file
http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/courses/bss/BSS_13th_ed/BSS_ALL.zip
which includes the Instructor Guides (Warning this is a LARGE 67+ Meg zip file)
Users without the full version of PowerPoint can download Microsoft Office PowerPoint Viewer 2007. Microsoft Office PowerPoint
Viewer 2007 lets you view full-featured presentations created in PowerPoint 97 and later versions.
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=428d5727-43ab-4f24-90b7-a94784af71a4&displaylang=en
08/27/2007
- List to Determine Latest Revision of Training Courses
Have you ever wondered if the program qualification guide, AUXOP course book, or exam you are about to use is current and aligned
with the material you have studied? Wonder no more. Visit the National Training Department and on the left side of the home page
select "Current Documentation Revision List". This PDF document provides a list of the current revision of training material required
for program qualification and AUXOP courses. All items listed have been reviewed by responsible departments and confirmed as the
latest revision. Earlier or previous editions of training material are obsolete and should not be used or retained.
http://www.auxtdept.org/PDF/TRAININGUPDATE10Aug07.pdf
08/07/2007 -
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: New Electronic National Testing Center -022/07
1. NACO, COMO Budar, announces the opening of the new electronic National Testing Center, along with new policies and log-in
procedures.
2. For more information, click here:
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cg3/cg3pcx/publications/misc/E-Testing-NACO-8-07.pdf
April 2007 - Operations Workshop. This is
the Operations Workshop PowerPoint presentation
(required each year for 10-13) and is a good refresher anytime. If you missed the presentation by Pat, please review these slides.
This is a large 21 meg PowerPoint file
February 2007 - Operations Policy training Exam -
The exam, a 30 question open book exam, covers surface operations policies located the
Operations Policy Manual COMDTINST M16798.3
(series) and Chapter 4 of the Coast Guard
Addendum to the United States National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS) COMDTINST M16130.2 (series). A score of 90%
is required to pass the exam.
The exam is available through the Auxiliary National Testing Center at:
US Coast Guard Auxiliary - National Testing Center
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January 2007 - Surface Operations Currency maintenance requirements
have changed effective 1/1/2007. See National Operations
Department for details.
December 2006 - New boat Crew manual effective January 1, 2007
- COMDTINST M16794.51A
November 2006 - Standing Rules and Rules of order.
A simplified guide to parliamentary procedure adopted for use by the Auxiliary is has been
posted here. Also posted here are the 10-13 Standing Rules
as revised in November of 2003 .
October 2006 - For other training opportunities around the
district given by other divisions and flotillas see the
Division 10 Member training page about half
way down the page.
September 2006 - Boat Crew
Program Changes. There are a number of changes in the works and nearing final approvals.
See notice on the Chief Directors Surface Operations page
which will give you a summary of changes including currency maintenance and frequency of QE check rides. or go directly to
the Department of Operations SITREP
for details.
August 2006
AuxPlus PE Now Available for Flotilla Use
AuxPlus PE, the new Public Education utility, is now available for flotilla use. In addition to keeping flotilla PE records
in an easy to use database, added features include: printable class schedules, welcome letters, wallet cards, certificates,
and more. Available for Mac or PC, it is recommended the narrated, self running overview tutorial be downloaded first, then
the actual AuxPlus PE program. See how this new program can help organize your flotilla PE records.
http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/auxpluspe/auxpluspe.html
E-Learning Update
SkillSoft on-line learning courses are now available to Auxiliarists. These courses are very well suited for Auxiliarists
with Information Technology learning needs, but can be a helpful tool in other areas of personal development. Instructions
on how to secure a SkillSoft license can be found on the National Training Department website, Member Training page.
http://www.auxtdept.org/Members.htm
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ATTN ALL vessel examiners of Sector New York for some exciting
opportunities. As you may be aware, SECNY has decided to employ auxiliary members to assist the Marine Safety Office. What you
may not be aware of are two great opportunities for vessel examiners the Uninspected Passenger and Uninspected Towing Vessel Examiners
qualifications. These programs are similar to the Commercial Fishing Vessel Program but instead of performing voluntary inspections
of fishing vessels, examiners would be performing voluntary inspections on charter boats and tugboats.
Without auxiliary assistance the Coast Guard would not be able to do these inspections and as we all know voluntary inspections
do save lives. If you are interested the Job Postings are as follows (please also keep our flotilla
member training officer informed if you apply):
Uninspected Passenger Vessel Examiner
Coast Guard Sector New York (SECNY) is soliciting for responsible person(s) to assist in the voluntary
inspection of charter boats (six packs) in the SECNY area. Qualified person(s) will have 1 or more years experience as a
Vessel Examiner (VE).
Qualifications: VE with 1 or more years experience.
Willing to train/work a varying schedule.
Will receive mission specific training from SECNY
Contact: Thomas Cadwallader, DSO-MSE 1SR, 914-962-9788,
tdcadwallader@earthlink.net
Thomas Cadwallader
District Staff Officer Marine Safety & Environmental Protection, First Southern
1630 Overhill Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Uninspected Towing Vessel Examiner
Coast Guard Sector New York (SECNY) is soliciting for responsible person(s) to assist in the voluntary inspection
of tugboats in the SECNY area. Qualified person(s) will have 1 or more years experience as a Vessel Examiner (VE).
Qualifications: VE with 1 or more years experience.
Willing to train/work a varying schedule.
Will receive mission specific training from SECNY
Contact: Thomas Cadwallader, DSO-MSE 1SR, 914-962-9788,
tdcadwallader@earthlink.net
Thomas Cadwallader
District Staff Officer Marine Safety & Environmental Protection, First Southern
1630 Overhill Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
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To become a Finger Print technician.
- Complete the online exam at the link
below. Practice rolling prints then submit 3 sample fingerprint cards. That's all there is to it.
Below is the link for the online training and exam:
USCG
On-line Testing Site, provides
links to many on-line course examinations. Included on this site are links to the IT, VE, and RSVP exams, the NavRules Series
90 open book currency maintenance exam, etc.
The Department of Training
is pleased to introduce three Value-Added Training courses: Electronic Communications (20 pages), Influencing The Spectator Fleet
(11 pages), and Program Management (26 pages).
These courses explore new information that is interesting and of value in Auxiliary, professional and/or personal life. Access
these new courses at the
Value Added Training section of the "T" Department's Members page.
Electronic Communications
Influencing The Spectator Fleet
Program Management
IS(ICS), NIMS
July 2008
Update -
The Coast Guard version of
ICS 100 and 200 is available online for members
(requires an empid and last name as username and
password, respectively) at the CG learning portal.
Members may find it at
http://learning.uscg.mil, logging in,
selecting course catalog, then Incident Command
System from the list on the left side of the page.
This version of
ICS 100 and 200 may be of greater interest to
some members than the FEMA counterparts.
Incident Command System 100
Here are some links for documentation and training on the Incident Command System
100 course. Incident Command System (ICS) Orientation is designed to help the student understand the principles of the Incident
Command System and to briefly acquaint the student with the basic ICS structure and terminology. ICS Orientation is intended for
personnel assigned to an incident or event who have a limited understanding of ICS. This course introduces the student to ICS
Organization, Basic Terminology and Common Responsibilities. The student will acquire the skills necessary to perform in an ICS
support role.
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For the latest info see the Chief Director's
ICS100 page
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For on-line training and instruction see the Directors
page for 7th District
ICS Orientation, or go directly to the
FEMA site for IS-100.
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When you are ready to take the exam go to the FEMA Emergency
Management Institute web site for the Independent
Study Program: IS-100. This site has both the web based instruction courses as well as the test.
*** Update July 2006 *** -
ICS100 is now available from the Coast Guard training site and has
been tailored to align more closely with the Coast Guard mission and activities. You will need your Auxiliary ID and password
(last name) to login to this site.
ICS200 - Required for Coxswains, pilots, and Auxiliary leaders.
To prep for the exam, read Chapters 4, 5 & 6 from the 7th District site[Link
broken as of 12/2006 try FEMA Independent Study site
for ICS courses]. Go to the
FEMA web site to take the exam. The
on-line course materials are also available from the FEMA site where you take the exam.
Incident Command System IS-700 or the National Incident
Management System (NIMS) is available at the FEMA web site.
On February 28, 2003, President Bush issued Homeland Security Presidential Directive-5. HSPD-5 directed the Secretary
of Homeland Security to develop and administer a National Incident Management System (NIMS). NIMS provides a consistent nationwide
template to enable all government, private-sector, and nongovernmental organizations to work together during domestic incidents.
IS-800 - National Response Plan -
Required for Coxswains, pilots, and Auxiliary leaders. See the
FEMA web site for further information.
From May 2008 - The
independent study course on the FEMA site has been
updated to 800b, National Response Framework An
Introduction. This document (800b) is the third
version of the training which has been updated to
reflect the new NRF (National Response Framework).
Anyone who has previously taken either earlier
version of 800 is compliant and DOES NOT have
to take the newest version. It is recommended
that those who have taken a previous version read
the 4-page 'what's new....' NRF document (
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/emergency/nrf/whatsnew.pdf)
to get an understanding of what has changed from the
National Response Plan. Members who have not
yet taken an 800 level course may take the 800b
course and will be in full compliance.
From April 2007 eNews - IS (ICS) Courses Available on CD-ROM
Would you like a CD with all of the coursework (and then some!) for ICS? The CD’s are available
for you…all you need to do is ask. In fact, CD’s are available from two sources:
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FEMA: All classroom materials for IS-100, 200, 300 and 400 to include student
materials, instructional guides and classroom videos are available through the FEMA Publications Office on a CD. To order
the CD you may call 1-800-480-2520 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. You may also write
to the following address: FEMA, PO Box 2012, Jessup, MD 20794-2012.
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*** Note This was an error in eNews, FEMA is NOT providing CDs ***
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ANSC: A CD can also be obtained via the ANSC. This CD contains student courses
and tests for IS 100, 200, 700 and 800 as well as instructor courses for 100 and 700. Additionally, there is a history of
the ICS system and the graph with deadlines for completing the courses. E-mail links for taking the courses online are
also provided. The ANSC information for ordering is ANSC# 2009 - CD-ROM, INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) - Coast Guard
and Coast Guard Auxiliary NIMS/NRP/ICS Training. (MAX 1) (REV. 03/2006). These can be obtained
via your flotilla Materials Officer shortly.
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From the Commandant - ON 2 FEB 06, COMMANDANT INSTRUCTION 5357.1A, THE COAST GUARD
INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (IDP), WAS SIGNED. THE COAST GUARD IS FULLY COMMITTED TO THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH OF ALL
OF OUR PEOPLE, WHETHER CIVILIAN, MILITARY OR VOLUNTEER. THE IDP IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR 28 LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES, PARTICULARLY
THOSE COMPETENCIES IN THE LEADING SELF AND LEADING OTHERS CATEGORIES (SUCH AS SELF AWARENESS AND LEARNING, HEALTH AND WELL BEING,
TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, MENTORING, AND TAKING CARE OF OUR PEOPLE).
For additional information on IDP see the
Coast Guard Leadership site.
There is also an excellent training site maintained
by the Director of Auxiliary - DIRAUX West
for the 7th district.
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