What's New In Surface Operations?


June 2010 - There is a new SAR Incident Form

An updated version of the CG-4612 Auxiliary SAR Incident and MISLE Case Data Entry Report form has been posted to the Auxiliary National Website Forms page.  The new form has been improved to better capture data for MISLE entry.  Click HERE for the new form.

[Posted 17 Jun 2010, source: Robert Shafer Dir-R]

December 2009 - TCT Mandatory refresher session for 2010

The Team Coordination Training (TCT) refresher session is required in 2010 and is now available.  This annual requirement for operations personnel includes the 2010 TCT Class slide Presentation, 2010 TCT Facilitator Resource Guide, and the 2010 TCT Participant ReferenceThis is one hour refresher session, which emphasizes crew problem solving and the seven key components of Team Coordination Training (TCT).

To download a copy of these presentations right-click on the links above and select "Save link as" from the pop up menu.  [Posted: 23 December 2009. Source: Bruce Pugh, DVC_OE]

December 2009 - Operations Workshop for 2010

The optional operations workshop for 2010 in now available at this link.  A Facilitator guide is also available at this link.  This workshop can be given by any Auxiliarist qualified in the operations area, however an operations person who is also IT qualified would be better.  This is an optional workshop at the national level for 2010.

To download a copy of these presentations right-click on the links above and select "Save link as" from the pop up menu. 

For Instructors since this is an optional workshop at the National level, a copy of the slides is available in MS PowerPoint format rather than PDF to allow you to add any appropriate additional content for your local AOR.  Please do not change or delete any of the original slides, but feel free to add content as needed for conditions in your area.  [Posted 21 Dec 2009 - Source: Bruce Pugh, DVC-OE]
December 2009 - PPE (LifeJacket) Guidance

Due to the volume of questions we are receiving about even the most basic aspects of lifejacket use BMC Russell Woodill has posted information on his surface ops website and sent to all OTO's.  Click here to view this document.  [Posted 07 December 2009, Source: Gary Taylor DD-Rd]

September 2009 - GAR (Green Amber Red) GAR is based on a team discussion to understand and evaluate the risks attendant to a mission and how they will be managed.  This worksheet has been developed and is recommended by National Surface Operations Division and Surface STAN Team.  Please note that this is for use as a GAR Worksheet where local commands have not already provided one.  Be sure to check with your OIA (order issuing authority) for specific forms in your AOR before using this version.   [Posted 01 Sept 2009, Source: Gary Taylor DD-Rd]

April 2009

ALAUX from the Chief Director - Non-Operational Facilities Category Eliminated -012/09.

  1. As a matter of information, NEXCOM and the National Bridge recently made final the decision to eliminate "non-operational facilities" from the categories of vessels in the Auxiliary. CG-5421 concurs with this action which is effective immediately.
  2. The Auxiliary Ensign may now fly only on either inspected surface facilities that display a current facility decal or on vessels owned by Auxiliarists that have successfully completed a Vessel Safety Check and that display a current VSC decal.
  3. Changes in regards to non-operational facilities to the Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual COMDTINST M16798.3(series) will be reflected in future editions of the manual.
 

November 2008

Reminder on ICS-210 -See notice on our Incident Management page regarding Incident Command System course 210 requirements for Coxswains.

Regarding regulations on Inflatable vests - .After special consideration for our Auxiliary members safety by the Coast Guard, the inflatable vests listed in the Rescue and Survival Systems Manual, COMDTINST M10470.10F will continue to be authorized after 01 JUN 2009 for use on facilities that can exceed 35 MPH in lieu of Type III dynamic strength tested vests rated for 50 MPH.
Specifically, the vests as listed in the R&SS Manual are:

  • * LSC 485CG INFLATABLE
  • * LSC 481CG/481CGM INFLATABLE
  • * MUSTANG MD3183 INFLATABLE
  • * MUSTANG MD0450 22 INFLATABLE

In addition to inflatables, Mustang Survival, Inc. has independently certified their MJ6214 (Type III Float Coat) to the 50 MPH Dynamic Strength Tested standard. For any facility (including PWCs) that are capable of exceeding 50 MPH, it is recommended that an appropriate speed dynamic strength tested vests be used.
[Posted 12 Nov 2008, by DVC_OE Source: DVC-OS Gary Taylor]

October 2008

Air Operations Call Sign Procedures - Coast Guard Air Operations Call Sign Procedures Document posted or our Air Ops page under Regulations and Procedures - Aviation links.
[Posted 17 Oct 2008, by DVC_OE. Source: DC-O David Elliot]

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