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The Response Department serves the US Coast
Guard by ensuring that volunteer members are well-trained, qualified and
equipped to support appropriate programs and are prepared to contribute
to all authorized US Coast Guard activities present and future.
Our Bywords –
‘Safe and Effective Programs’
These precepts form the foundation of the Response
Department and every strategy and decision we implement.
The Response
Department will:
- Recognize that the member is the most
valuable asset of the organization; train them well, encourage participation
and personal achievement in all activities.
- Realize the true multi-mission nature in
Auxiliary surface and air patrols by integrating elements of Maritime
Domain Awareness (MDA), Aids to Navigation (ATON), and Recreational
Boating Safety (RBS) in all missions while underway or airborne.
- Encourage cross training among all CG
Auxiliary operational elements (aviation, surface, MSEP), CG active
duty/reserve forces and local emergency response/law enforcement units.
- Maintain strong communication and
collaboration with CG Headquarters units, other Auxiliary Departments
and external agencies or organizations.
- Embrace new program opportunities that
are consistent with the overall organizational strategies.
- Encourage ongoing training for specific
knowledge and skill sets to match evolving operational demands; promote
member attendance in "C" school and other training opportunities.
- Advocate good stewardship of limited resources.
- Empower members at all levels to identify
opportunities to advance the goals of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
- Reinforce the responsibility of each
volunteer member to honor their commitment to Coast Guard Auxiliary activities.
- Continually strive to improve the quality and
safety of the operations program.
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