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FLOTILLA 09 ~ DIVISION 14 ~ DISTRICT 07

PALATKA, FLORIDA

Member Training Hours Reporting

The National Training Department has updated the value-added article Reporting MT Hours to provide guidance on how and which form to use for the various member training activities. The article explains the correct use of the 7029 Member Activity Log, 7030 Activity Report-Mission, and 7039 Workshop Mission and Attendance Report for each type of member training activity.

http://www.auxtdept.org/RecordMTHoursNov07Rev1.pdf (PDF: 232 KB / 5 pages)

2008 TCT Refresher

The 2008 TCT one hour required refresher session has been released. This annual requirement for operations personnel includes the 2008 TCT PowerPoint Presentation, 2008 TCT Facilitator Resource and the 2008 TCT Participant Reference. This one hour refresher session emphasizes crew problem solving and the seven key components of Team Coordination Training (TCT).

PPT: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2008%20TCT%20Presention.pps (PPS: 500 KB / 30 slides)
Facilitator: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2008%20TCT%20Facilitator%20Resource%20Final.pdf (PDF: 330 KB / 10 pages)
Participant: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2008%20TCT%20Participant%20Reference%20Final.pdf (PDF: 160 KB / 5 pages)

2008 Operations Workshop

The voluntary 2008 Operations Workshop is now available. Intended to provide guidance for Districts, Divisions, and Flotillas to update their members on Operations programs for 2008, the workshop is presented in two parts, the Operations Workshop 2008 Facilitator Slide Notes and the 2008 Operations Workshop PowerPoint Slides.

Facilitator Notes: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2008%20Operations%20Workshop%20Facilitator.pdf (PDF: 181 KB / 7 pages)
PPT Slides: http://www.auxodept.org/documents/uptopinoperations/2008/2008%20Operations%20WorkshopPPP.pps (MS PowerPoint: 500 KB / 30 slides)

To: ALAUX
From: CHDIRAUX
Subj: Navigation Rules Requirement -031/07

1. We have been working to resolve an item that was discussed during
NACON. The issue is the Navigation Rules exam requirement for coxswains and
PWC operators.

2. In January when the new Boat Crew Training Manual was promulgated
AUXDATA was set up to monitor this qualification in a calendar year. Some
regions are already requiring taking the exam on the fifth year anniversary
date, while others use the end of calendar date in AUXDATA and allow it to
run to the end of the fifth calendar year. If it were allowed to run to the
end of a calendar year a coxswain could go nearly 6 years without taking the
exam, if it were taken early on in the year.

3. Currently the wording to the requirement is open to a bit of
interpretation. You felt it could be read either way (every five years from
the date the test was last successfully taken or December 31 of the fifth
year like other annual requirements). It currently reads:

Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual, Chapter 5 A.6. Five Year Requirements

* Coxswains and PWC operators must pass an open book Auxiliary Navigation
Rules examination at least every five years with a minimum score of 90
percent.

* Members failing to complete the open book exam within the five year period
are considered lapsed and must retake the exam and achieve a minimum score
of 90 percent to regain certification and receive orders.

4. To clarify, standardize, and bring this requirement in line with
active duty the verbiage is changed to:

Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual, Chapter 5 A.6. Five Year Requirements

* Coxswains and PWC operators must pass an open book Auxiliary Navigation
Rules examination within five years from the date of successful completion
of the previous exam. A passing score for this requirement is 90 percent or
greater. Members failing to complete the open book exam within the five
year period are considered lapsed and must retake the exam in order to
regain certification and receive orders.

5. This change will take effect beginning January 1, 2008. AUXDATA will
be modified to track the date of exam vice the default of 31DEC and put a
member in REYR if the test has lapsed. Some regions will be impacted more
than others due to your varying active boating seasons but all regions will
have members due in Jan-Apr who will be thinking they have all year to take
the test.

6. The purpose of this list is to keep Auxiliarists as well as all other
interested parties abreast of current developments, policies, manuals, etc.
All information contained herein and linked is OFFICIAL policy and
information.

7. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

8. CG-5421, sends

2008 VE and PV Workshops

The US Coast Guard Auxiliary National V Department has released the 2008 VE and PV Workshops. The workshops for 2008 are not mandatory but units are encouraged to hold the workshops to better the knowledge of their Vessel Examiners and Program Visitors. The workshops are also available on CD from ANSC as, "V Department 2008 Workshop CD - ANSC 2001A".

http://safetyseal.net/workshops/

2008 Instructor Workshop

The 2008 Instructor Workshop is now available on the E Department Library. The workshop is required for all Instructors for 2008. A qualified Instructor or Member Trainer may implement this Workshop at any level. The length of the Workshop should require 30 - 35 minutes for presentation.

http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/aids/WS08/2008_Instructor_Workshop.ppt

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

Auxiliary Knowledge Base is Available to Answer Many Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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.

New Electronic National Testing Center

National Testing Center Login

Instructor Development Course (IDC) Resources

The Instructor Development Course (IDC) open book test is now available on-line. The Student Course Book and Appendices A, B, C may be downloaded from the Education Department E-Library. A paper test will still be available and may be ordered through ANSC.

http://ntc.cgaux.org/

http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/idc.htm

IT Course On-Line & Paper-Based Exams Availability

With the introduction of the new “Instructor Development Course” (IDC) in January 2007, a new standard was established for instructor training in the Auxiliary. Recognizing there were members involved and needing to complete the old “Instructor Training” (IT) course, those members will still have the IT exam on-line and in ANSC until 1 May 2007. At that point, new members starting instructor training must use the “Instructor Development Course”. Members currently taking the IT course are advised to complete their coursework and take the exam prior to 1 May 2007 to become qualified in the program.

http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/idc.htm

AUXDATA and AUXINFO Power Point Slides Available

Do you have trouble navigating AUXDATA and AUXINFO? A new PowerPoint presentation, created by the Department of Information Technology, is now available on the Member Training page of the National Training Department. Scroll down the page and look under “Value-added Training”. This document is an excellent resource for every member.

http://www.auxtdept.org/Members.htm

Administrative Procedures Course (APC) Update

The APC is an overview of the Auxiliary Manual for flotilla- and division-level elected officers. All APC resources have now been updated. The on-line exam has been replaced with a new version on the Exam Gateway. Do not attempt to re-use cached sites or favorites, which could result in failure to access the updated exam. The updated print editions of the APC Instructor and Student Study Guides are now available from ANSC and the National Training Department. The revised printed APC exams are now available from ANSC. All previous versions should be destroyed.

http://cgexams.info/testing/index.asp

http://www.auxtdept.org/

C-School Opportunities

If you would like to attend either AUX-04 (Distance Education Technology Training - Basic) or AUX-10 (Info Systems - AUXDATA/AUXINFO - Staff Training) C-Schools, you must submit a Short Term Training Request (STTR) to your DIRAUX. For complete details and dates, including prerequisites for the courses, visit the C-School Portal. Don't delay if you want to attend these exceptional training opportunities, as the sessions fill to capacity quickly.

http://forms.cgaux.org/archive/a7059f.pdf

http://cschool.auxservices.org/

SpeedGram 207-01 Published

When will the 13th edition of BS&S be available for flotillas to use? What should a flotilla do if someone arrives to a class with a copy of one of our books purchased at a bookstore? SpeedGram 2007-01 on the E-Dept Library will answer those questions.

http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/BS%20_S_Policy%20Statement_4-4-07.pdf

http://www.cgauxed.org/elib/speedgrams/

CY07 Directory of Services (DOS) Now Available from the Boating Department

This is a fantastic document that can be used to familiarize anyone with the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

See http://www.auxbdept.org/CY-07%20Directory%20of%20Services.pdf

New Version of SLO Handbook and Qualification Guide Available

A newer version of the SLO Handbook has been added.

See http://www.auxbdept.org/SLO_Handbook_07%20May.pdf

A new version of the SLO Qualification Guide has been added.

See http://www.auxbdept.org/SLO_Handbook_Exam43Q%20V1-07.pdf

LINKS FOR ON-LINE TRAINING AND TESTING: