United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 

Flotilla 054-11-03, Gaithersburg, Maryland

"The Flying Flotilla"

News and Public Information

To: ALAUX
Frm: CAPT David Hill - Chief Director of the Auxiliary
Subj: FLASH TRAFFIC -- CGHQ UPDATE -- FINAL CHDIRAUX-L 022/03

1. FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING - 26 SEPTEMBER 2003 @ 1205

All HQ employees have been asked to return to work Monday, 29 September 2003. Electricity and plumbing will be restored over this weekend. G-OCX will be fully staffed beginning 0700 Monday.

2. Thank you for your patience.

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

4. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorizedized.

5. CAPT David B HIll, SENDS

To: ALAUX
Frm: Chief Director of the Auxiliary
Subj: FLASH TRAFFIC -- HQ TEMPORARILY CLOSED - CHDIRAUX-L 020/03

1. FOR IMMEDIATE POSTING
FROM: Chief Director of Auxiliary, Captain David B. Hill
22 September 2003 @ 1015

Coast Guard Headquarters is temporarily closed due to Hurricane Isabel storm-related damage.

2. For the IMMEDIATE future, please contact G-OCX LCDR Mike Staier's
cell phone number at 202-391-1160 for support on all Auxiliary "PRIORITY" business matters. In order to continue tracking on and working normal/general business issues, you can also email G-OCX Executive Assistant, Jim Welch at jpwelchco@aol.com. HQ email computer servers are temporarily down.

3. Our two points of contact will redirect your inquiries to available resources on a best effort basis until critical services are restored and the building is reopened. Hopefully necessary repairs will be made in a few days. We will keep you advised with frequent website updates.

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

5. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

6. CAPT David B HIll, SENDS

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SUBJ: SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE

1. ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2003, WE WILL EXPERIENCE THE SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA.

2. OVER THE LAST TWO YEARS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE COAST GUARD - ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE, AUXILIARY AND CIVILIAN - HAVE DISTINGUISHED THEMSELVES BY THEIR RESPONSE TO 9/11. YOU HAVE DEFENDED OUR NATION, AT HOME AND ABROAD, WITH PRIDE AND AN UNWAVERING DEVOTION TO DUTY. YOUR PURSUIT OF OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE ACROSS ALL MISSION AREAS HAS MADE OUR NATION SAFER AND MORE SECURE AS NOTED BY PRESIDENT BUSH, SECRETARY RIDGE, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WE SERVE. I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES FOR YOUR SACRIFICE, COMMITMENT AND CONTINUED VIGILANCE.

3. TO HONOR THOSE KILLED ON SEPTEMBER 11, SECRETARY RIDGE HAS ASKED EVERY MEMBER OF OUR DEPARTMENT TO OBSERVE A MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2003 AT 0846 EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME. OPERATIONS PERMITTING, COAST GUARD UNITS AROUND THE WORLD ARE DIRECTED TO OBSERVE THIS MOMENT OF SILENCE AND REFLECTION WITH A SUITABLE PAUSE APPROPRIATE FOR THIS SOLEMN OCCASION.

4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

5. ADM T. H. COLLINS, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
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SUBJ: COAST GUARD DAY MESSAGE
1. THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD DATES BACK TO THE EARLY DAYS OF OUR COUNTRY. THROUGHOUT OUR 213 YEARS, OUR OVERARCHING MISSION HAS STAYED THE SAME - SERVE AND PROTECT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE.
2. TODAY, AS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, WE ARE CONFRONTING NEW DEMANDS OF SECURING AMERICA AND FIGHTING A GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM. THE COAST GUARD SUPPORTED OPERATION LIBERTY SHIELD TO DEFEND AMERICAS PORTS AND INFRASTRUCTURE AND DEPLOYED COAST GUARD FORCES IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS ENDURING FREEDOM AND IRAQI FREEDOM. AT THE SAME TIME, WE SUCCESSFULLY FULFILLED OUR SEARCH AND RESCUE, MARINE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, DRUG AND MIGRANT INTERDICTION, FISHERIES ENFORCEMENT, AIDS TO NAVIGATION, AND DOMESTIC AND POLAR ICE BREAKING MISSIONS.
3. I THANK EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU -- OUR RESERVE, ACTIVE DUTY, AUXILIARY, AND CIVILIAN MEMBERS -- FOR YOUR SELFLESS AND TIRELESS SERVICE TO YOUR COUNTRY. ON THIS COAST GUARD DAY, LET US CELEBRATE OUR DYNAMIC TEAM THAT INCORPORATES THE VERY BEST TALENT OUR NATION HAS TO OFFER. YOU CONTINUE TO BE "SEMPER PARATUS."
4. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL.
5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.
6. ADM T. H. COLLINS, COMMANDANT, SENDS.
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11JUL03
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SUBJ: UNIFORM REGULATIONS MANUAL
A. UNIFORM REGULATIONS, COMDTINST M1020.6E
1. OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, THE UNIFORM REGULATIONS MANUAL HAS SEEN NUMEROUS CHANGES. THIS ALCOAST ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF THE COMPLETELY REVISED UNIFORM REGULATIONS MANUAL THAT INCORPORATES ALL OF THE PUBLISHED AND NON-PUBLISHED CHANGES. THE HIGHLIGHTS OF MAJOR CHANGES TO THE NEW MANUAL ARE LISTED BELOW.
A. THE SERVICE DRESS BLUE (ALPHA) UNIFORM HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED.
B. THE REQUIRED SEABAG ITEMS LIST HAS BEEN REVISED.
C. THE SAFETY BOOT REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN STANDARDIZED.
D. THE NEW ALL WEATHER PARKA (AWP) HAS BEEN INCLUDED.
E. THE NEW ODU THAT WILL REPLACE BOTH THE UNDRESS AND WORKING BLUE UNIFORM IS DESCRIBED.
F. THE USE OF THE GIG LINE HAS BEEN FORMALIZED AND INCORPORATED AS THE STANDARD.

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SUBJ: LEADERS WANTED - COMMANDANTS DIVERSITY ADVISORY COUNCIL (DAC)
1. THE DIVERSITY ADVISORY COUNCIL WAS ESTABLISHED TO BUILD THE COAST GUARD AS AN "EMPLOYER OF CHOICE" THAT OPTIMIZES THE STRENGTHS AND TALENTS OF ITS WORKFORCE AND PROMOTES OPPORTUNITIES FOR EACH COAST GUARD MEMBER TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
2. THE DAC MEETS SEMI-ANNUALLY TO SERVE AS THE "EYES AND EARS" OF THE COAST GUARD AND PROVIDES ADVICE AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO OUR LEADERSHIP, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME BUILDING GREATER DIVERSITY AWARENESS THROUGHOUT THE COAST GUARD. THE COUNCIL CONSISTS OF MEMBERS FROM ACROSS ALL COMMUNITIES - ASHORE, AFLOAT AND WITH THE BROADEST BASE OF EXPERIENCE AND TALENT, E.G., RANK/GRADE, COMPONENT (ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE, CIVILIAN AND AUXILIARY), ASSESSION SOURCE, AND WORK EXPERIENCE.

• The training text for Auxiliary aviation, "Auxiliary Aviation Training Text - M16798.5A": http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/comdtinst/index.html.
• Auxiliary aviation policies and procedures, "Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual - M16798.3D": http://cgwebs.net/manuals/.
• The Commandant Instruction on the setup of the Auxiliary Aviation Program, "Auxiliary Aviation Program CI 16798.1": http://www.uscg.mil/ccs/cit/cim/directives/ci.html.

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SUBJ: GPS RECEIVER INTERFERENCE FROM ACTIVE TELEVISION ANTENNAS
A. USCG G-MOA SAFETY ALERT, DATED 15 NOV 2002.
B. C2CEN SMEF ADVISORY NAVSENS-02-002, DTG 241602Z DEC 02.
1. THIS ALCOAST AFFECTS ALL UNITS WHERE GPS RECEIVERS AND MARINE TELEVISION ANTENNAS ARE INSTALLED.
2. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ADVISORY IS TO NOTIFY FIELD UNITS OF A POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE PROBLEM WITH MARINE GPS RECEIVERS ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF VARIOUS MODELS OF ACTIVE (POWERED) VHF/UHF MARINE TELEVISION ANTENNAS. THIS PROBLEM IS DESCRIBED IN A SAFETY ALERT (REF A) RELEASED BY THE CG OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND ANALYSIS (G-MOA).

30JUN03
June SITREP articles:

Coast Guard Auxiliary and Honolulu Sunset Rotary Donate Life Jackets to Philippine Fishermen
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/Jun/A030604/lifejacket.htm

History of Float Plan Central
Or, how this whole darn thing got started to begin with….
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/Jun/A030620/FloatPlan.htm

Women's Pro Angler Group Prepares For Tournament With The Assistance Of The Coast Guard Auxiliary
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/May/A030530/women.htm

A "Star" Division is Re-Born
North Coast Division 8 (D11-NR) is Re-Chartered with a Ceremony at Group Humboldt
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/Jun/A030627/Star.htm

30JUN03
New Staff Appointments in Ops -- The Department of Operations is pleased to announce the appointments of Edwin (Ned) Kroeker as DVC-OT and Gary Miconi as DVC-OE.
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/news/aux03-01.htm

29JUN03
Membership Growth Report -- An impressive milestone has been reached during the first half of 2003 by the USCG Auxiliary creating a strong membership growth. We are now a 37,000 member service oriented force. This increase reflects the recruiting and retention activities accomplished by the flotillas, supported by all unit levels. We are now on our way to reaching our 2004 end-of-year goal of 40,000 members, providing service for all our missions. To that end, this boating season is an excellent time to involve all current members in our missions, increasing retention for greater potential growth.

29JUN03
BoatU.S. Grass Roots Grants -- The following files contain instructions for the preparation of the Calendar Year 2004 applications for the BoatU.S. Grass Roots Grants. The submission deadline is 1 November 2003. The Grant application and instructions are provided in both Adobe Acrobat and Word formats below. The BoatU.S. Website is updated frequently and the application procedures are subject to change. If you have questions or problems with the grant requests please contact either Robert Johnson, BC-BRG, at bmjohnson@atlantic.net or Ed Sweeney, DVC-BR, at esweeney-uscgaux@attbi.com.
CY 04 GRG Application (http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/boating/2003GRGApplication.doc)
CY 04 GRG ( http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/boating/BoatingSafety2003.pdf)

26JUN03
July Air Patrol Schedule -- The July patrol schedule is now available on the Division 11 patrol schedule page in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. The dates in bold are when routine patrols are to be flown. Note that Tuesdays are now standby days; they are no longer routine patrol days. The preliminary SOP is in effect. If you don't have a copy, contact Flotilla 03 FC Dave McGuire at dmcguire@EDO-Services.com, and he will send you one.

26JUN03
Premier Issue of e-Quest Debuts -- The Department of Training has published an electronic version of its newsletter, THE QUEST entitled "e-Quest," which is now available online at www.auxonline.org/~etraining/ezine/index.html. e-Quest is an "e-zine" which will focus on the online aspects of the Department of Training's efforts to bring to our members the very best training programs possible.

25JUN03
Good News! -- The Adobe 6.0 upgrade special pricing program has been extended for Auxiliarists. The Adobe Approval offering also continues. For the latest information on the Adobe special pricing and update to version 6.0, as well as how it will be delivered go to: http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/infoserv/AdobeUpdate25June03.pdf

25JUN03
Up Top in Operations (2003-06) Published -- The June issue of Up Top in Operations includes a word puzzle of readiness acronyms, an update on internet sources of Auxiliary manuals, a short qualification note for new aviation members joining the Auxiliary, and a feature article on readiness: personal, workplace, and Auxiliary.
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/operations/ops03-06.pdf

25JUN03
NACON 2003 eRegistration -- On-line registration for NACON 2003 is available at http://cgaux7.org/d7store/browse.asp?cat=84&path=84.

24JUN03
Revised Department of Boating Organizational Chart -- See the new Organizational Chart for the changes in the Boating Department personnel and leadership.
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/boating/B-Dept-Org-Chart.pdf

23JUN03
GPS RECEIVER INTERFERENCE FROM ACTIVE TELEVISION ANTENNAS
ALCOAST 298/03

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SUBJ: GPS RECEIVER INTERFERENCE FROM ACTIVE TELEVISION ANTENNAS

A. USCG G-MOA SAFETY ALERT, DATED 15 NOV 2002.
B. C2CEN SMEF ADVISORY NAVSENS-02-002, DTG 241602Z DEC 02.

1. THIS ALCOAST AFFECTS ALL UNITS WHERE GPS RECEIVERS AND MARINE TELEVISION ANTENNAS ARE INSTALLED.

2. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ADVISORY IS TO NOTIFY FIELD UNITS OF A POSSIBLE INTERFERENCE PROBLEM WITH MARINE GPS RECEIVERS ARISING FROM THE OPERATION OF VARIOUS MODELS OF ACTIVE (POWERED) VHF/UHF MARINE TELEVISION ANTENNAS. THIS PROBLEM IS DESCRIBED IN A SAFETY ALERT (REF A) RELEASED BY THE CG OFFICE OF INVESTIGATIONS AND ANALYSIS (G-MOA).

3. THE COMPLETE TEXT OF THE ALERT IS POSTED ON COMDT G-M WEBSITE AT: HTTP://WWW.USCG.MIL/HQ/G-M/MOA/DOCS/11-02.HTM

Also at: http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/alcoast/alcoast-298-03.html

23JUN03
SIXTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
ALCOAST 303/03

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SUBJ: SIXTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

1. TODAY MARKS THE SIXTY-FOURTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY. THIS SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO RECOGNIZE THE EVER-GROWING VALUE THE AUXILIARY PROVIDES TO THE NATION IN SUPPORTING THE FULL SPECTRUM OF COAST GUARD OPERATIONAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE MISSIONS. IT ALSO PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY TO THANK OUR 37,000 MEMBER VOLUNTEER FORCE FOR THE STEADFAST COMMITMENT AND DEDICATION THAT THEY DISPLAY EVERY DAY, YEAR AFTER YEAR.

2. OF PARTICULAR NOTE IS THE VITAL ROLE THE AUXILIARY CARRIED OUT THIS PAST YEAR IN SUPPORT OF OPERATION LIBERTY SHIELD. THE AUXILIARYS VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTION ASSISTING COAST GUARD AND COAST GUARD RESERVE FORCES DURING THIS PERIOD OF SURGE MARITIME SECURITY OPERATIONS WAS AN IMPRESSIVE 360,000 MISSION HOURS. AS THE NATION AND THE COAST GUARD STOOD ON HIGH ALERT, THE AUXILIARYS OPERATIONAL CAPABILITY AND CAPACITY PROVED ONCE AGAIN TO BE ONE OF OUR MOST CHERISHED ASSETS. ON THE WATER AND IN THE AIR, WE REVVED UP THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY AS AN INTEGRAL COMPONENT OF THE COAST GUARD FORCE LAYDOWN PROVIDING A SHIELD OF FREEDOM FOR AMERICA.

3. EVEN IN THE CURRENT CHALLENGING MARITIME SECURITY ENVIRONMENT, THE AUXILIARYS TRADITIONAL MISSION FOCUS IN RECREATIONAL BOATING SAFETY, SEARCH AND RESCUE, MARINE SAFETY, AND RECRUITING, HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT. AS JUST ONE EXAMPLE, THE VESSEL SAFETY CHECK CONDUCTED BY AN AUXILIARIST TODAY MAY PREVENT A MAJOR SAR CASE NEXT WEEK, NOT ONLY POTENTIALLY SAVING LIVES, BUT ALSO ENABLING ACTIVE COAST GUARD FORCES TO BE USED FOR OTHER MISSIONS.

4. PLEASE JOIN ME IN CONGRATULATING OUR AUXILIARISTS ON THEIR EXCEPTIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS THIS PAST YEAR AND ON SIXTY-FOUR YEARS OF PROUD AND DEVOTED SERVICE. I ENCOURAGE ALL COAST GUARD UNITS TO CELEBRATE WITH THEIR LOCAL FLOTILLAS THE AUXILIARYS SIXTY-FOURTH BIRTHDAY AND RECOGNIZE OUR VOLUNTEERS FOR ALL THEY DO TO SUPPORT THE NATION.

5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

6. ADM T.H. COLLINS, COMMANDANT, SENDS.

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Full text available at: http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/alcoast/alcoast-303-03.html

20JUN03
WEARING OF LIFE JACKETS ON SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS
AIG 4956

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SUBJ: WEARING OF LIFE JACKETS ON SMALL PASSENGER VESSELS

1. THE RECENT CASUALTY INVOLVING THE M/V TAKI TOOO IN TILLAMOOK BAY, OREGON, REITERATES THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING LIFE JACKETS DURING HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS. IN THIS CASE, AT LEAST NINE PEOPLE NOT WEARING LIFE JACKETS DIED WHEN THE SMALL PASSENGER VESSEL CAPSIZED DURING TRANSIT OF A BAR.

2. 46 CFR PART 185, SECTION 508 STATES "THE MASTER OF A VESSEL SHALL REQUIRE PASSENGERS TO DON LIFE JACKETS WHEN POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS EXIST" INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:

(1) WHEN TRANSITING HAZARDOUS BARS AND INLETS,
(2) DURING SEVERE WEATHER,
(3) IN THE EVENT OF FLOODING, FIRE, OR OTHER EVENTS THAT MAY POSSIBLY CALL FOR EVACUATION, AND
(4) WHEN THE VESSEL IS BEING TOWED, EXCEPT A NON-SELF-PROPELLED VESSEL UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS.

WHILE THE CASUALTY INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING, IN THE CASE OF THE TAKI TOOO, SOME OF THE CONDITIONS MENTIONED ABOVE MAY HAVE BEEN PRESENT AND MAY HAVE WARRANTED THE DONNING OF LIFE JACKETS.

[…]

5. VESSEL MASTERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLIANCE WITH 46 CFR 185.508, HOWEVER OCMIS ARE URGED TO WORK WITH VESSEL MASTERS, LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS, AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES TO IDENTIFY AND QUANTIFY POTENTIAL HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS IN THEIR AOR. WE RECOGNIZE THAT WHAT CONSTITUTES A "HAZARDOUS CONDITION" WILL VARY FROM PORT TO PORT AND REGION TO REGION, HOWEVER WE ARE ASKING THAT YOU PROVIDE ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR BETTER IDENTIFYING AND DEFINING "POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS" TO THE OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE (G-MOC) FOR OUR USE AND CONSIDERATION.

[…]

8. COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS MATTER CAN BE REFERRED TO G-MOC, MR. SCOTT KUHANECK, AT 202-267-0240, E-MAIL TKUHANECK(AT) COMDT.USCG.MIL.

9. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

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Full text available at: http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/misc/aig-4956.html

18JUN03
VSC Decal Distribution -- A mid-year adjustment to the VSC Decal Distribution procedure is explained on the "V" Department's Safety Seal website.
http://safetyseal.net/dcvsays.asp

17JUN03
New Org Chart for "M" Department -- The "M" Department announces a revision to its organizational chart effective 12 June 2003.
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/MSEP/M_Dept_Org_Chart_13_Jun_031.pdf

17JUN03
INTREP Debuts -- The first issue of INTREP has been released by the International Affairs.
http://www.cgauxinternational.org/ezine/index.html

13JUN03
Commander (Acp)
USCG Atlantic Area Public Affairs
Portsmouth, Va.
(757) 398-6272
June 13, 2003

Coast Guard Urges Boaters to Comply with Security Zones
Violations Bring Heavy Penalties

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Following a series of security zone violations, the Coast Guard reminds boaters that they must comply with security zones established to provide protection to U.S. Naval vessels.

One such violation occurred June 6 in the vicinity of Little Tinicum Island in the Delaware River, near Philadelphia. A Coast Guard Station Philadelphia small boat, escorting and maintaining a security zone around a tug and barge transiting the river, encountered a southbound pleasure craft that was too close to the tug and barge.

After repeated orders to leave the area due to the security zone, the master of the pleasure craft turned his boat toward the tug and barge. The Coast Guard small boat was forced to physically push the vessel out of the security zone. The pleasure craft was escorted back to Station Philadelphia where it was boarded and the master was cited for the violation.

Boaters may not approach within 100 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel. Within 500 yards, they must operate at the minimum safe speed to maintain course (no wake). If boaters must pass within 100 yards, they must contact the Coast Guard or Navy vessel on VHF-FM channel 16.

A violation of the Naval Vessel Protection Zone is a felony, punishable by up to six years in prison and/or up to $250,000 in fines.

The Coast Guard broadcasts information regarding stationary and moving security zones. Boaters should listen to their marine radios to stay informed of all such zones as well as specific requirements or changes.

Boaters can also call the U.S. Port Operations Information Line at 1-800-682-1796 or online: http://www.uscg.mil/safeports.

10JUN03
Commander (Acp)
USCG Atlantic Area Public Affairs
Portsmouth, Va.
June 10, 2003

Secretary Ridge to Welcome Back Coast Guard Forces
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge will welcome back Coast Guard Patrol Forces Mediterranean in a ceremony at Nauticus in Norfolk June 11 at 3 p.m.

The crews of the Coast Guard Cutter Dallas and four 110-foot patrol boats, two Coast Guard law enforcement detachments, and 45 support and Port Security personnel will be greeted by Secretary Ridge, Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Thomas Collins, and Atlantic Area Commander Vice Adm. James Hull.

Dallas, homeported in Charleston, S.C., deployed Feb. 8 to work with the Navy’s 6th Fleet in the Strait of Gibraltar. In the months leading up to the war with Iraq, the 378-foot high-endurance cutter helped protect U.S. shipping there from terrorist threats. Before the war Dallas moved farther east, and during the first three days of military operations in Iraq was the only surface ship protecting two aircraft carriers north of the Suez Canal. Dallas stood ready to rescue any downed aviators, and the cutter’s aircraft warning lights helped fliers home in on Roosevelt’s bobbing flight deck.

The four returning 110-foot patrol boats – the Pea Island and Knight Island, from St. Petersburg, Fla., the Bainbridge Island from Sandy Hook, N.J., and the Grand Isle, from Gloucester, Mass. – were among 11 cutters sent overseas to support military operations in the region.

“They responded quickly to their mission,” said Capt. Dale Little, Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations for the Navy’s 6th Fleet. “While in the Mediterranean they demonstrated great flexibility with several different missions, including harbor security in ports used by American military forces. The patrol boats proved to be an excellent addition to the Sixth Fleet team during Operation Iraqi Freedom.”

Other Coast Guard forces remain in the Persian Gulf region. Four 110-foot patrol boats have been patrolling the Khawr ‘abd Allah waterway, southern Iraq’s main lifeline for humanitarian aid. The patrol boats and parts of three Port Security Units comprised mostly of reservists have been assigned to protect oil platforms and other critical installations. And Coast Guard boarding officers have been checking wrecked ships along the KAA waterway – including wrecks where they found drawings of American warships – to make sure the hulks can’t be used as observation posts or as platforms for attacks.

Vice Adm. James Hull, the Atlantic Area Coast Guard Commander, said he’s proud of what his deployed forces accomplished. “Their involvement in force protection, escort duties and maritime interception provided the Sixth Fleet with maximum operational flexibility and highlighted the Coast Guard’s role as an armed service,” he said. “We are all very proud of them. When called, called, they were ready, and they performed. They were a small part of a big effort.”

07JUN03
National Safe Boating Campaign News Published -- National Safe Boating Week is over, but the campaign continues. Get the details in the June edition of National Safe Boating Campaign News.
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/pubaffairs/NSBW2003Jun.pdf

07JUN03
WAVES Published by Boating Department -- Read the new WAVES. Articles in this issue include a report from Capt. Bob Melvin (USCG Retired), DC-Bd, on the International Boating and Water Safety Summit; Bill Griswold gives us two articles, one covering this year's National Safe Boating Campaign and another detailing the awards presented by the National Safe Boating Council; Anthony Lorenc, DVC-BS submits an item detailing the Sate Boating Law Administrators' effort to provide the latest changes to State Boating Laws; Ed Sweeney, DVC-BR writes an article defining the new BoatUS Grant application process for CY04; Robert Auchinleck, BC-BSB writes an article on the efforts of the Waterways Management Committee; Pete Fuhrman, BC-BIM, writes a letter of introduction; and finally there is an article providing the latest news from BoatUS.
http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/boating/wave0303.pdf

06JUN03
INTERIM POLICY FOR TEAM COORDINATION TRAINING (TCT) FOR USCG AUXILIARISTS
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SUBJ: INTERIM POLICY FOR TEAM COORDINATION TRAINING (TCT) FOR USCG AUXILIARISTS

A. TEAM COORDINATION TRAINING, COMDTINST 1541.1

B. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 171833Z DEC 01/ALCOAST 574/01

1. PURPOSE. THIS MESSAGE SUPPLEMENTS INFORMATION CONTAINED IN REFS A AND B AND IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. AS DISCUSSED BELOW, THIS MESSAGE (1) BRINGS CLOSURE TO THE "RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE USCG AUXILIARY" TRAINING COURSE (RM COURSE) AND (2) GRANTS A ONE-YEAR BLANKET WAIVER OF TCT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL AUXILIARY MEMBERS TO EXPIRE NO LATER THAN 31 MAY 2004.

2. DISCUSSION.

A. THE "RISK MANAGEMENT IN THE USCG AUXILIARY" TRAINING COURSE (RM COURSE) DEVELOPED BY THE USCG AUXILIARY NATIONAL OPERATIONS DEPARTMENT EDUCATION DIVISION IS A POSITIVE INITIATIVE FOR INTEGRATING AND DELIVERING OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT (ORM) PRINCIPLES, PROCESSES, AND CONCEPTS FOR AUXILIARY PERSONNEL INVOLVED IN ALL CG MISSIONS AND DAILY ACTIVITIES. AUXILIARY MEMBERS WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN THE RM COURSE SHOULD HAVE THEIR ATTENDANCE DOCUMENTED ON THE ANSC 7093 FORM FOR AUXDATA ENTRY. THIS SHALL REMAIN IN THE AUXILIARY MEMBER'S PERMANENT TRAINING HISTORY; HOWEVER, IT DOES NOT SATISFY THE TCT REQUIREMENTS OF REFS A AND B.

B. AS COORDINATED BETWEEN THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH AND SAFETY (G-WK)/USCG AUXILIARY NATIONAL COMMODORE/CHIEF, DIRECTOR OF AUXILIARY (G-OCX), A ONE-YEAR BLANKET WAIVER (IN LIEU OF INDIVIDUAL WAIVERS BEING GRANTED BY DIRECTORS OF AUXILIARY PER PARAGRAPH 6.D.(2)(F) OF REF A) IS GRANTED FOR ALL AUXILIARY MEMBERS FOR TCT REQUIREMENTS. AUXILIARY MEMBERS MUST RECEIVE AND MEET THE TCT REQUIREMENTS IAW REFS A AND B NO LATER THAN 31 MAY 2004. AS OF 01 JUNE 2004, AUXILIARY MEMBERS WHO HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE APPROPRIATE TCT WILL NOT RECEIVE OPERATIONAL ORDERS UNTIL THE TCT REQUIREMENT IS COMPLETED. UPON COMPLETION OF THE TCT REQUIREMENT, AUXILIARY MEMBERS MUST MAINTAIN CURRENCY IAW REF A.

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Full text is available at: http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/misc/gwkn01541.html

06JUN03
Commander (Acp)
USCG Atlantic Area Public Affairs
Portsmouth, Va.
(757) 398-6272
June 6, 2003

CGC Harriet Lane Returns Home After Patrol, Nets over 2 Tons of Cocaine
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane returns home Saturday, June 7 at 1 p.m. from a 61-day patrol in support of maritime homeland security, counter-drug operations and alien migrant interdiction in the Florida Straits and Caribbean Sea.

At the opening of Operation Iraqi Freedom and with the national threat level at orange, Harriet Lane was ordered to patrol the Florida Straits and positively identify shipping traffic approaching the southern U.S. through the well-traveled old Bahama channel. The immediate threat in the region was high-speed small boats (often called go-fasts), which ferried illegal Cuban migrants between Cuba and the Florida Keys 80 miles to the north. Harriet Lane was involved in a particularly successful high-speed chase that brought together Coast Guard, Customs, and Border Patrol assets. The pursuit started in the southern Cay Sal Banks, Bahamas and ended some 70 miles later with the capture of two go-fasts, nine illegal migrants and the arrest of four U.S. citizens suspected of participating in illegal smuggling operations.

When the national threat level returned to yellow, Harriet Lane was ordered back to the Caribbean in support of counter-narcotics operation. While transiting, Harriet Lane boarded two U.S. commercial fishing vessels, discovering one to be engaged in illegal finning of sharks and the other to be in violation of several “safety of life at sea” regulations. As a result, both vessels were issued notices of violation and were ordered to return to port.

In response to a distress call, Harriet Lane was diverted to search for a sailing vessel that had been adrift for days in the seas north of Cuba. Harriet Lane took the vessel in tow and proceeded towards Key West, Florida until commercial assistance could be coordinated.

While patrolling in the Caribbean, Harriet Lane was diverted to investigate a suspected go-fast vessel spotted by an HC-130 airplane from Air Station Miami, 120 miles north of the cutter’s position. Just before midnight, the go-fast was located drifting in the water. Harriet Lane, with all lights extinguished, made its final approach. The suspected smugglers were apparently awaiting the arrival of a refueling vessel and were caught by surprise when the Harriet Lane energized its high-intensity searchlights from only 200 yards away. An armed boarding crew was alongside the go-fast moments later, denying the opportunity to run or abandon the boat and cargo. A thorough inspection of the go-fast revealed over two tons of pure, uncut cocaine with an estimate street value of $8 million.

The nation’s terrorist threat warning level was once again raised to orange and Harriet Lane was ordered to return to the Florida Straits and conduct maritime homeland security operations for many of the ports of southern Florida. Over a 10-day period, 59 Cuban nationals attempting to enter the U.S. illegally were taken aboard the Harriet Lane. Most had been at sea for days and all had willingly abandoned their makeshift rafts for the safety of the cutter. Once onboard, the migrants were given medical attention, food, shelter from the sun and the opportunity to present their reasons for seeking entrance to the U.S. to a U.S. immigration officer.

The Harriet Lane is a 270-foot medium endurance cutter homeported in Portsmouth, Va., and is commanded by Cmdr. Eric C. Jones.

05JUN03
MDV Literature Display Rack Distribution -- The ANSC is presently awaiting delivery of a limited order of much needed MDV literature display racks. Keeping in mind the funding constraints with ordering materials and the limited shipment, the following distribution method will be used. The staff at the ANSC will accept orders from the FC or FSO-MA only. Each flotilla may order two (2) display racks per qualified MV. The number ordered will be verified using the Auxdata listing of qualified MV's per flotilla. Any order above the allotted amount or submitted by anyone other than a flotilla MA or FC, must be approved by the DVC-VM

03JUN03
INCREASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR THE MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM
ALCOAST 262/03

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SUBJ: INCREASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT FOR THE MARINE SAFETY, SECURITYAND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAM

A. MARINE SAFETY MANUAL, VOLUME 1, (ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT)
COMDTINST M16000.6.
B. AUXILIARY AUGMENTATION SURVEY OF M FIELD COMMANDS, DATED JAN03
(NOTAL).

1. INTRODUCTION:

I AM PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A HOST OF M-SPECIFIC AUXILIARY QUALIFICATIONS (PQSS). AUXILIARISTS HAVE LONG BEEN INVITED TO PURSUE DESIGNATION IN A NUMBER OF THE PRE-EXISTING M PQSS, WHICH WERE DEVELOPED PRIMARILY FOR FULL-TIME AND RESERVE CG PERSONNEL, BUT THE 10 PQSS PROMULGATED IN THIS MESSAGE ARE ENGINEERED SPECIFICALLY FOR AUXILIARISTS AND WILL ENABLE AUXILIARY PERSONNEL TO MORE FULLY AUGMENT M UNIT COMMANDERS IN THEIR EXECUTION OF KEY MISSION AREAS. THE M AUXILIARY QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: ASSISTANT CONTAINER INSPECTOR (AUX-CI), ASST POLLUTION INVESTIGATOR (AUX-ED), ASST HARBOR SAFETY SPECIALIST (AUX-EK), ASST POLLUTION RESPONSE SPECIALIST (AUX-ET), ASST FACILITIES INSPECTOR (AUX-EU), ASST LIFERAFT INSPECTOR (AUX-LR), MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST (AUX-MEES), MARINE SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE AND MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST (AUX-MSAM), MARINE SAFETY WATCHSTANDER (AUX-MSW), UN INSPECTED PASSENGER VESSEL EXAMINER (AUX-UPV). THE ASSOCIATED PQS QUALIFICATION BOOKLETS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE CG INTRANET AT HTTP://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/comdtinst/pqss/index.html.

2. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN:

A. I WANT TO THANK EACH MEMBER OF TEAM COAST GUARD WHO SO DILIGENTLY SUPPORTS M MISSION EXECUTION IN THIS PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING TIME OF HIGH OPTEMPO. THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE AUXILIARYS ABILITY TO AUGMENT THE EFFORTS OF THE M PROGRAM. BASED UPON THE FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM M FIELD UNITS IN RESPONSE TO REF B, I KNOW THAT YOU EMBRACE THE IDEA OF INCREASED AUXILIARY SUPPORT TO HELP MEET OPERATIONAL DEMANDS. THE NEEDS OF M FIELD UNITS ARE THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND THIS INITIATIVE. I ASK EACH M FIELD UNIT COMMANDER TO REVIEW THE AVAILABLE M AUX PQSS, DETERMINE WHICH ARE NEEDED IN YOUR AOR, AND WORK WITH YOUR AUXILIARY LIAISON TO IDENTIFY AUX MEMBERS IN YOUR AREA WHO ARE WILLING AND ABLE TO PURSUE SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS. IT IS ENVISIONED THAT THE ACTIVE DUTY TRAINING COORDINATOR AT EACH M FIELD UNIT WILL SERVE AS THE INITIAL MENTOR AND VERIFYING OFFICER IN A "TRAIN THE TRAINER" APPROACH. UPON CERTIFICATION, AUXILIARISTS WILL SERVE AS THE MENTOR AND VERIFYING OFFICER FOR SUCCESSIVE AUXILIARISTS SEEKING QUALIFICATION IN A PARTICULAR PQS.

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4. FUTURE PLANS:

PROCESSES ARE UNDER EVALUATION TO USE THESE PQS MEASURES AND OTHER AUXILIARY ELEMENTS IN THE READINESS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (RMS) AND OTHER HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT-RELATED INITIATIVES. IT IS ENVISIONED THAT SOON AFTER THIS MESSAGE IS RELEASED, THE SUBJECT PQS BOOKLETS WILL ALSO BE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET VIA THE G- OCX AUXILIARY WEB SITE. THE GUIDANCE PROMULGATED IN THIS MESSAGE WILL BE REFLECTED IN A FUTURE UPDATE TO REFERENCE A.

5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

6. REAR ADMIRAL PAUL J. PLUTA, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR MARINE SAFETY, SECURITY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION SENDS.

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Full text available at: http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/alcoast/alcoast-262-03.html

03JUN03
Montgomery County Airport Association

June 1, 2003
MCAA Fly-Out to Tangier Island -- !!CANCELLED!!

June 4, 2003
The next MCAA Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 4, 2003 at 7:30 pm, in the CAP Trailer on the Airport. All are welcome!

July 19, 2003
MCAA Annual Summer Picnic
Time: 2:00 - 4:30 pm
Location: GAI
More details to come!

03JUN03
May SITREP Articles

Auxiliary Aircraft Assists CG Rescue
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/May/A030508/rescue.htm

Distinguished Public Service Award
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/May/A030516/award.htm

Women's Pro Angler Tournament
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/May/A030530/women.htm

Operation Coastie Care Package
http://www.teamcoastguard.org/2003/May/A030523/carepack.htm

30MAY03
Sexual Harassment Prevention Training (SHPT) -- Districts may not be providing SHPT to the same material and standards. If you are using the material that was distributed in December 1996, you need to take action to obtain the latest material published 28 February 2001. The new material includes a video tape and Training Facilitator's Guide on Sexual Harassment Prevention Training. AUX/CRC's are encouraged to contact their Coast Guard District Civil Rights Office if they do not have the latest material. The Civil Rights Office can obtain copies of the Video Tape and Leaders Guide from Coast Guard Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and make sufficient copies, depending on the need, availability, and funding. If additional information is required, please contact Dwight Shingledecker. (dwightjoey@aol.com).

30MAY03
CG Aircrew Rescues Man From Fiery Blaze
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Portsmouth, Va. –A Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a man from his 65-foot fishing trawler after it was consumed by flames about 10 miles northeast of Kitty Hawk at about 7 a.m. Coast Guard Group Cape Hatteras, N.C., received William Williams’ mayday call at about 6 a.m. after a fire on his boat burned out of control while he was on his way to Wanchese, N.C.

Williams abandoned ship after he lost control of the fire. The helicopter rescue swimmer jumped in to the water and placed Williams in a rescue basket lowered by the aircrew. Williams and the aircrew of the helicopter made it back to Air Station Elizabeth City uninjured.

Full text is available at http://www.uscg.mil/d5/news/2003/r042-03.html.

29MAY03
PE SpeedGram Published -- The BCN/ACN examination for use with public non-member participants in AuxACN Courses has been revised. SpeedGram 2003-04 (http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/pespeed/spgm0304.pdf) explains what has taken place, the interim measures to employ until AUXCEN begins to ship these examinations with course materials, and how to get the examination for use in any class where you are the lead instructor or designated proctor. (Adobe Acrobat™ format, 120KB).

28MAY03
Interchange Published by Personnel Department -- Issue 2 of the Interchange (http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/personnel/mayint03.pdf ) discusses Who's Who, Dos and Don'ts When Ordering from UDC, Diversity - A New Understanding, more. (Adobe Acrobat™ format, 164KB).

28MAY03
The District Commodore Page of the 5th District Southern Region web site was updated.

28MAY03
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SUBJ: INTERIM CHANGE TO RESCUE AND SURVIVAL SYSTEMS MANUAL

A. FOCUS ON PEOPLE: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICIES, ALCOAST 243/03, COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 221617Z MAY 2003
B. RESCUE AND SURVIVAL SYSTEMS MANUAL, COMDTINST M10470.10 (SERIES)
C. ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATIONS MANUAL, COMDTINST M5830.1 (SERIES)

1. REF A DIRECTED HEADQUARTERS PROGRAM MANAGERS TO UPDATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICIES TO REQUIRE AN ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION IN INSTANCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY. THE ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION IS REQUIRED TO APPROPRIATELY IDENTIFY BARRIERS TO COMPLIANCE (FUNDING, TRAINING, COMPLACENCY) SO PROMPT CORRECTIVE ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.

2. THE FOLLOWING CHANGE IS EFFECTIVE TO REF B, PAGE 1-1: "THE CHAIN OF COMMAND SHALL ENSURE STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS DIRECTED IN CHAPTERS 3, 4, AND 6 OF THIS MANUAL. ALL COAST GUARD OPERATIONAL FORCES ASSIGNED AS CREW MEMBERS, SCHEDULED MISSION PERSONNEL AND SCHEDULED PASSENGERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICIES IN THIS INSTRUCTION. COMMANDING OFFICERS SHALL CONVENE AN ADMINISTRATIVE INVESTIGATION INTO ALL INSTANCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE IAW REF C. IF THE INVESTIGATION REVEALS BARRIERS TO COMPLIANCE ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE POLICIES DIRECTED IN CHAPTERS 3, 4 AND 6, FUNDING, TRAINING OR OTHER CAUSES THAT WOULD REQUIRE HEADQUARTERS PROGRAM MANAGER ACTION TO ALLEVIATE, A COPY THE INVESTIGATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS SHALL BE FORWARDED TO COMMANDANT (G-OCS)."

3. RETAIN A COPY OF THIS MESSAGE IN THE FRONT OF REF B PENDING PROMULGATION OF THE NEXT CHANGES.

4. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

5. RELEASED BY CAPT D. A. GOWARD, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS CAPABILITY, ACTING

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28MAY03
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SUBJ: RAISING THE VISIBILITY OF THE USCG ON FILM AND TELEVISION

1. DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE 2003, OUR SERVICE WILL BE FEATURED ON NATIONALLY TELEVISED ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMS. REQ DISSEMINATION THROUGHOUT YOUR UNITS AND STAFFS TO ENSURE OUR PERSONNEL ARE AWARE OF UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES TO VIEW COAST GUARD PORTRAYAL IN ENTERTAINMENT-RELATED PRODUCTIONS. THIS LIST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE LISTING OF PROGRAMS FEATURING COAST GUARD ACTIVITIES THIS MONTH. ALL TIMES LISTED ARE EASTERN STANDARD TIME (EST). UPCOMING SCHEDULED PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

A. THE COAST GUARD THEMED SERIES "MISSION RESCUE" CONTINUES EVERY WEDNESDAY EVENING AT 8:30 P.M. THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNEL WILL AIR FOUR NEW SHOWS DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE. THE FIRST, ENTITLED "PANIC," AIRS JUNE 4. IT DEPICTS A CRIPPLED CRUISE LINER BATTERED BY 40-FOOT WAVES, WHILE A RESCUE HELICOPTER FROM AIR STATION ELIZABETH CITY TRIES TO REMAIN STABLE IN GALE-FORCE WINDS.

B. "NEW CALLING" WILL AIR JUNE 11, SHOWCASING HOW THE COAST GUARD IS WINNING THE FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS WITH THE CREW OF THE CGC DILIGENCE, A VESSEL ARMED WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY.

C. "CONDITION CRITICAL" WILL AIR JUNE 18 AND WILL FEATURE AIR STATION HOUSTON KEEPING THE GULF OF MEXICO SAFE.

D. THE FINAL SHOW WILL AIR ON JUNE 23. AS THE FAMED "PERFECT STORM" TERRORIZES NEW ENGLAND, A CREW OF COAST GUARDSMEN SAIL INTO THE STORM ON A SHIP UNPREPARED FOR SUCH SAVAGE SEAS. ALL EPISODES WILL BE REPEATED ON SATURDAYS AT 7:30 P.M. FOLLOWING THEIR ORIGINAL WEDNESDAY AIRING.

E. ON JUNE 15 AT 8:00 P.M., AN 1882 LIFE SAVING STATION IN CASWELL BEACH, NORTH CAROLINA, WILL BE FEATURED ON "BUILDING CHARACTER," A WEEKLY SERIES ON THE HOME AND GARDEN TELEVISION (HGTV) NETWORK. THIS SHOW INCLUDES THE HISTORY OF THE BUILDING, AND ITS CONVERSION INTO A UNIQUE HOME.

2. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING CG "ON-SCREEN" SUPPORT OR PORTRAYAL IN AN ENTERTAINMENT-RELATED PRODUCTION PROJECT FOR TV OR FILM SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO CDR JEFF LOFTUS, CWO DAVE ONEY OR CWO RANDY MIDGETT AT THE MOPIC-TV OFFICE IN LOS ANGELES, CA. PHONE 310-235-7817, FAX 310-235-7851 OR E-MAIL TO USCGHOLLYWOOD@D11.USCG.MIL.

3. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.

4. RADM KEVIN J. ELDRIDGE, ASSISTANT COMMANDANT FOR GOVERNMENTAL AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, SENDS.

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28MAY03
The June patrol schedule is posted on the Division 11 patrol schedule page. In the schedule, dates in bold are when routine patrols are to be flown. Note that we are now flying on Tuesdays, as well as Friday-Sunday.

Please call the Atlantic City OPCEN (toll free) at 877-877-2294 between 0800 and 0830 the days you are on the schedule (either for patrol or stand-by) and give them a phone number where you can be reached. Call them again before your flight to get the mission profile. Maintain radio guard with ACTBALT as before (with Station Annapolis as a backup) and request them to relay your "OPS Normal" reports to AIRSTA ACY.

If you do not have it already, the Adobe Acrobat Reader is available free of charge at http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html. As usual, the schedule will also be available in in the next few days via the Division 11 web site member area (http://www.uscgaux.org/~05411/) as a password-protected document. If you need the password, contact either me or Dave Zimmerman (dr.z@netnest.net), Division 11 SO-CS. Hard copies will go out in the next couple of days, for those without an e-mail address.

27MAY03
To: ALAUX
Frm: Chief Director of the Auxiliary
Subj: FOCUS ON PEOPLE: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICIES - CHDIRAUX-L 009/03

1. Below, find the new postings to the Chief Director's Web Site Items of Interest.

ALCOAST 243/03
FOCUS ON PEOPLE: PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT POLICIES

This message outlines my personal concern and directs action to address a disturbing trend I have noted in an increasing number of boat and cutter boat mishaps. Those mishaps, and feedback from a recent
Commandant Boat Safety Board, indicate that some Coast Guard men and women may have become complacent or have not been sufficiently trained to understand the importance of wearing and inspecting all personal protective equipment (PPE) and crew member survival items, such as anti-exposure ensembles and pyrotechnics.

http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/alcoast/alcoast-243-03.html

2. 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.

3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

4. G-OCX eTeam, SENDS

27MAY03
Communications Event to celebrate Auxiliary Anniversaries -- It is only a few months until we celebrate the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary's 64th Anniversary and the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary's 25th Anniversary. An Amateur Radio event, called a "Special Event," will be held in conjunction with the International SAR Competition in Newfoundland, Canada on September 27, 2003. The goal of the Communications Division is participation from as many Districts as possible. In the last few years we have had International participation, as well as, contacts from Naval and Coast Guard Vessels. We expect the same level of participation again this year. This annual event is an excellent opportunity to spread the word about the Coast Guard Auxiliary. The success of the program depends on your participation. Help us surpass the success of last year! For further information, contact Joseph Rzucidlo, DSO-CM 5NR (mailto:nnn0pet@navymars.org), or Daniel Amoroso, ADSO-CM 5NR (mailto:nnn0abp@navymars.org).

27MAY03
Study provides recommendations for reducing accidents involving barges hitting bridges

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Coast Guard and the American Waterways Operators (AWO) have released a report outlining initial recommendations for reducing the likelihood of barge/bridge accidents and limiting the consequences of those that do occur.

“The Coast Guard is committed to working to make the navigation of our waterways safer,” said Rear Adm. Paul J. Pluta, Coast Guard assistant commandant for marine safety, security and environmental protection. “This study is just one piece of the Coast Guard plans for examining the causes of these accidents and identify means of preventing them in the future.”

The Coast Guard and AWO have a long-standing government/industry safety partnership that is a cooperative effort to improve marine safety and environmental protection in the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry.

This report is the result of a Coast Guard-AWO work group that was convened following fatal barge-bridge accidents at South Padre Island, Texas, in September 2001 and Webbers Falls, Okla., in May 2002. The workgroup examined ten years of accident data from the Coast Guard marine casualty database on all bridge allisions involving barges and towing vessels from 1992 to 2001.

Full text available at http://www.uscg.mil/news/Headquarters/HQ_bridges27may03.htm.

23MAY03
Coast Guard Forces Begin Journey Home
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – United States Coast Guard forces assigned to the Mediterranean region departed Rota, Spain Thursday on their trans-Atlantic journey home following their efforts as part of Operation Enduring Freedom.

The 378-foot Coast Guard Cutter Dallas, homeported in Charleston, S.C., and four patrol boats; the CGCs Pea Island and Knight Island homeported in St. Petersburg, Fla.; the CGC Bainbridge Island homeported in Sandy Hook, N.J. and the CGC Grand Isle from Gloucester, Mass., will make several port calls during their transit home before arriving in Norfolk, Va., June 11. The return transit marks the first time 110-foot patrol boats have sailed across the Atlantic Ocean. To get to the Mediterranean, the patrol boats were carried aboard a commercial freight ship.

Full text available at http://www.uscg.mil/d5/news/2003/r040-03.html.

23MAY03
Coast Guard Airlifts Severely Burned Crewman
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – A Coast Guard rescue helicopter medevaced a crewman from the 465-foot, Liberian flagged tanker ship Igloo Moon after he was injured in an engine room accident at 8:30 this morning about 110 miles off Cape Henry. RCC Portsmouth called Coast Guard Air station Elizabeth City, N.C., who immediately launched a C-130 Hercules airplane to respond as well as an HH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter shortly after. The rescue helicopter arrived on scene about 11:30 a.m., hoisted the injured crewman from the deck of the ship and transported him to Norfolk Sentara Hospital for treatment.

Full text available at http://www.uscg.mil/d5/news/2003/r041-03.html.

23MAY03
V Department Links to Boating Safety Page -- New in the V Department Web site! A link to the USCG Office of Boating Safety Web Pages, You're in Command (http://www.uscgboating.org/incommand). Here you will find useful material such as VSC and ABC promotional Leaflets, recruiting pamphlets, customizable flyers, a booklet titled "You're in Command" and much more. These outstanding items have been prepared by professionals as part of our RBS Outreach Program. Let's take advantage of all this to promote our programs.

22MAY03
The new (ACY) Auxiliary Patrol Order Forms are available on the Docs page.

21MAY03
3 Saved Wearing Life Jackets as Boat Sinks
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – Three safety conscious boaters are home on dry land after the Coast Guard rescued them from their 28-foot pleasure boat sinking about a mile east of the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel.

Coast Guard Group Hampton Roads received a call for help from the operator of a pleasure boat taking-on-water at 2:41 p.m. saying that he was trying to dewater their vessel, but the water was overtaking his bilge pump. The operator also reported that all three people onboard were wearing their life jackets.

Coast Guard Stations Little Creek and Portsmouth both launched rescue boats, but the two rescue boats from Little Creek arrived onscene first. The crew of Little Creek’s 23-foot rescue boat then pulled all three people from the sinking pleasure boat to safety. Even though the crews of the Coast Guard rescue boats attempted to dewater the pleasure boat, the boat continued to sink until it was submerged with three feet of bow protruding from the spot.

Full text available at http://www.uscg.mil/d5/news/2003/r038-03.html.

20MAY03

To: ALAUX
Frm: Chief Director of the Auxiliary
Subj: Memorial Day Message - CHDIRAUX-L 008/03

1. Below, find the new postings to the Chief Director's Web Site Items of Interest.

ALCOAST 223/03
Memorial Day Message

Memorial Day, or Decoration Day, was first observed at Arlington National Cemetery on May 30, 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of soldiers killed in the Civil War. Every year since then, the day has been set aside to render honors to those who have died serving our nation. http://www.cgaux.info/g_ocx/publications/alcoast/alcoast-223-03.html

2. 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.

3. Internet Release and Distribution is Authorized.

4. G-OCX eTeam, SENDS

14MAY03
National Training Update -- The May 2003 version of the National Training Update (http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/training/update-05-03.pdf) provides an overview of the various classes, texts, guides, and examinations covering all main aspects of member training including the availability of on-line testing. (Adobe Acrobat™ format, 15KB).

10MAY03
Coast Guard Rescues Woman From Submerged Car
SOUTHPORT, N.C. – A boat crew from Coast Guard Station Oak Island on a routine patrol in the area of the Old Yacht Basin rescued a woman from her submerged car after it was driven off a nearby pier.

The boat crew of a 25-foot Coast Guard boat was on a routine patrol when they received a call over their radio that a car had just driven in to the water in their area striking a boat moored up to the pier on its way down. The Coasties quickly arrived on scene and moored their boat to the pier that the car had gone off.

By standers at the scene told the boat crew that there was a woman trapped in the car. Immediately Petty Officer 1st Class Jacob Carawan and Petty Officer 2nd Class Rusty Sink took off their gun belts and boots and jumped in the water and swam 8-feet down to the car.

After she was freed, Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Freeman, who was waiting at a near by floating dock, began first aid on the woman until local EMS arrived. The woman, when she came to the surface, was not breathing and did not have a pulse. After a few minutes of first aid the woman had regained consciousness.

Full text is available at http://www.uscg.mil/d5/news/2003/r030-03.html.

10MAY03
National Safe Boating Campaign News Published -- Countdown to National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23. Find out what's planned for the big event in the May edition (http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/pubaffairs/NSBwMAY2003.pdf) of the National Safe Boating Campaign News (Adobe Acrobat™ format, 52KB).

10MAY03
Hampton Roads Cutter Seizes 4,600 lbs. of Cocaine
PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane intercepted and boarded a 45-foot "go-fast" bound for the U.S. carrying 4,600 pounds of cocaine east of the Yucatan Peninsula April 28. A Coast Guard C-130 airplane spotted the suspected drug smugglers in the darkness of night using hi-tech C-130 Airborne Sensory Palletized Electronic Reconnaissance equipment or better known as the CASPER system, which gives aircrews the ability to see even the smallest ships from eight to 15 miles away during night or day.

After the position of the "go-fast" was revealed, the Harriet Lane was diverted to the scene to stop the boat. A Harriet Lane boarding team boarded the "go-fast" and detained four men after they discovered 66 bails of cocaine onboard.

Full text is available at http://www.uscg.mil/d5/news/2003/r029-03.html.

10MAY03
Safety Lines -- The current issue of Safety Lines (http://www.cgaux.org/cgauxweb/MSEP/saftline03-04.pdf) from the Marine Safety and Environment Protection Department has an interesting article on the support of the Coast Guard Auxiliary in the Sea Marshal program. (Adobe Acrobat™ format, 137KB).

08MAY03
USCG Cutter Bear Celebrates Anniversary

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – On May 9, 2003, at 10 a.m., USCG Cutter Bear will be hosting her 20th anniversary celebration at ISC Portsmouth, Va. Bear was commissione