Coast guard at all times, including when it is a service of the department of homeland security. Coast guard cutter james returns home from 62day counterdrug patrol. Study material for advancement in the coast guard storekeeper sk rate. Secretaries of the military departments and commandant of the coast guard ensure departmental compliance with reference b and this instruction. The coast guard is a military service and is a component of the u. The canadian coast guard college, careers, student work and volunteering. Hundreds of tests and thousands of free sk study questions. Commandant instruction manual cim deputy commandant for. Four large silver coast guard auxiliary buttons for male jacket and six small coast guard auxiliary buttons for female jackets. The united states coast guard uscg is the coastal defense, search and rescue, and maritime law enforcement branch of the united states armed forces and one of the countrys eight uniformed services. Auxiliarist support to coast guard health services sept 20 overview. Coast guard photo by chief warrant officer donnie brzuska. United stated coast guard washington, dc 205937901 staff symbol. Uscg delta 188 basic training graduation 17 may 20 part 2 duration.
The coast guard authorization act of 1996, section 17 later title 46 u. Once a trainee has excelled in all necessary areas, they are considered for advancement into the honor guard. The united states coast guard auxiliary is known as americas volunteer lifesavers. For coast guard personnel wearing the navy working uniform nwu.
Beware misunderstanding and bad attitudes united states. The flight crewmember designation aviation mission specialist ams first appeared in comdtinst m3710. District commanders prescribe the uniform for the season, day, or special occasion for personnel within the geographical limits of their district. Double brass bar 7720500 please sign in for cgx price. Prior to 2002, such awards were issued by the secretary of transportation and coast guard personnel were eligible to receive a variety of. Coast guard exchange cgx per alaux 014 coast guard exchange announces new online store available for uscg auxiliarists, the cgx system is available to auxiliarists for the purchase of anything except tobacco and liquor products. A short history of coast guard uniforms over the years. The limit of six credit hours applies to course start dates. The standard coast guard uniform of the day, regardless of season or location, is service dress blue sdb or tropical blue tb uniform.
Since the udc is set up primarily for the active duty coast guard, their selection of auxiliaryspecific accessories is limited. The views and opinions posted by members do not reflect the views and opinions of the united states coast guard. The auxiliary, as part of the coast guard family, must observe similar customs and protocols, even though auxiliarists are civilians. Coast guard cutter crew offloads 18,000 pounds of cocaine in san diego. Guide to protocol and courtesy united states coast guard. United states coast guard ceremonial honor guard silent drill. The coast guard honor guard badge is a qualification badge of the united states coast guard which recognizes those personnel who arehave been permanently assigned to the ceremonial honor guard unit of a u. The election was held at the coast guard auxiliary more. Navigation services, search and rescue, fleet, college, jobs and contact information. Strategy and hr capability cg1b personnel service center psc pay and personnel center ppc community services command csc assistant commandant for engineering. The purpose of this circular is to provide the marine industry and u. The uniforms of the united states air force are the standardized military uniforms worn by. The basis for the site is of course, the navys bluejackets manual.
Auxiliarist participation expands the health services capabilities of coast guard. Why, because someone may be watchingfilmingrecording and the simple fact is that when youre in uniform on bona fide coast guard business especially when youre assigned to duty you are a coast guard employee. Commander us coast guard stop 7200 washington dc 20593 7200. Navy dinner dress blue jacket uniform which is black in color. Coast guard sea service ribbon and the stolen valor act. Incident reporting, safety systems and equipment, and maritime search and rescue service delivery.
The badge was inspired by the tomb of the unknown soldier guard identification badge. The coast guard auxiliary is the uniformed, volunteer component of the united states coast guard. On dress uniforms, appointed staff officers wear insignia. The fwpii with or without the liner is authorized for wear with the operational. This alcgpsc issues new guidance and reports the results from uniform board no. Auxiliarists are now permitted to purchase one set of the new untucked odu. Uniform procurement guide united states coast guard. Finally, uniforms identify you as a member of the coast guard auxiliary.
Coast guard ribbons and badges as shown on the uniform of a former master chief petty officer of the coast guard badges of the united states coast guard are issued by the department of homeland security to members of the united states coast guard to denote certain qualifications, achievements, and postings to certain assignments. It is the responsibility of members to purchase and maintain a uniform appropriate to the activities in which they participate. Uniform dress guidelines canadian coast guard auxiliary. This oversight was corrected in the 2008 edition comdtinst m3710. Coast guard command located at tiscom, alexandria, virginia. Coast guard addendum to the united states national search and rescue supplement nss to the international aeronautical and maritime search and rescue manual iamsar, comdtinst m16. Faded uniforms, name tapes, devices are not uniforms in serviceable condition and should be retired refer to pg 1078 in the auxiliary manual comdtinst m16790. Direct commission oicer united states coast guard uscg. Awards and decorations of the united states coast guard.
About commandant instruction manuals deputy commandant for. Changes to coast guard uniform regulations, comdtinst. This decoration is covered by the stolen valor act. United states coast guard sea service ribbon military. Coast guard tuition assistance is available to active duty who are e6 or below at the beginning of the academic course. Department of homeland security united states coast. San antonio coast guard auxiliary senior leaders today elected commodore thomas c. This officer endorsement is most appropriate for operating small passenger vessels that hold a united states coast guard certificate of inspection and carry more than six passengers. Jul 15, 20 who is eligible for coast guard tuition assistance. Guide to protocol and courtesy revised may 20 comdtinst m16790. The training program is led by designated seamen in the honor guard and the training nco. Mike 183 coast guard graduation july 9, 2010 youtube. Coast guard boat crew training manual training and mentoring of subordinate personnel.
The basic tropical blue uniform and the odu are ordered from the udc. The book had a lot of information in it about the history of the coast guard, uniform and rank structure and such. Additionally, there are select state national guard organizations that award marksmanship ribbons for high placement in statelevel marksmanship competitions. This manual establishes the authority, policies, procedures, and standards governing the uniform, appearance, and grooming of all coast guard personnel active, reserve, retired, auxiliary and other service members assigned to duty with the coast guard. As such, we have the right and the privilege to wear the official uniforms of the coast guard, with subtle differences in insignia to identify us to one another, and to active duty coast guard members. Most uscg orders are processed out of the california location. Coast guard, providing assistance with search and rescue operations, maritime and environmental safety and security, and vessel safety checks.
Ta is available for undergraduate courses only, and limited to six credit hours per fiscal quarter per member. The coast guard is a maritime, military, multimission service unique among the u. Coast guard is adopting a performance based approach for. A marksmanship ribbon is a united states navy, air force, and coast guard award that is issued to its members who pass a weapons qualification course and achieve an aboveaverage score. Coast guard auxiliary uniforms united states coast guard. Uniform procurement guide human resources coast guard. Vanguard e7 chief petty officer regulation size cap device 3025900 please sign in for cgx price. The coast guard manpower requirements manual prescribes the doctrine and policy to execute the manpower requirements process to study an acquisition or a legacy. Coast guard auxiliary members are to be familiar with the components of each uniform. Administration of military correctional facilities and clemency and parole authority.
Feb 7th, 2020 comments off on help the coast guard help you. Coast guard personnel with uniform guidance regarding the msp, which is administered by the u. Department of homeland security united states coast guard u. Subjects ofered are re lated to the tasks expected of a junior oicer and are in response to the needs of the service. This manual establishes policies and procedures for all coast guard members who are involved with the administration of the coast guard auxiliary, including auxiliarists, military, and civilian personnel. Badges of the united states coast guard are issued by the department of homeland security to members of the united states coast guard to denote certain qualifications, achievements, and postings to certain assignments. Uniforms of the united states coast guard auxiliary.
For each question, use the operational specialty course exam sheet for what you think is the correct response. Thus, the auxiliary may be referred to and considered to be included under the general organizational umbrella of the coast guard. Coast guard petty officer 1st class melissa torres, a company commander at training center cape may, motivates recruits as they study the coast guardsmans manual jan. Each auxiliary uniform is identical to a coast guard officers military uniform, with the exception that the buttons and stripes on dress jackets and shoulder boards are silver in color, rather than gold insignia. However, since 911 the coast guards mission has changed drastically and they now fall under the department of homeland security. For that reason, it will also be included at this site. Coast guard personal property management manual,comdtinst.
Proper of wear of uscg auxiliary uniforms odu and tropical. Home coast guard coast guard collection vanguard has proudly offered a complete line of uscg insignia and accessories for over 90 years. The auxiliary uniform is similar to the coast guard uniform and needs to be worn when on any mission where you represent the auxiliary or the coast guard. Prior to 2002, the issuance of such badges was under the authority of the united states department of transportation in addition to the u. Frequently asked questions auxiliarist support to coast guard.
The trainee must perform in a going up ceremony, demonstrating poise in front of hisher peers, pride in uniform appearance, perfection in. Internal policy in auxiliary manual chapter 11, and in coast guard medals and awards manual, comdtinst m1650. Jul 03, 20 coast guard petty officer 1st class melissa torres, a company commander at training center cape may, motivates recruits as they study the coast guardsmans manual jan. Typical vessels include charter boats head boats, small ferries, dinner boats, and whale watch vessels. Coast guard auxiliary auxiliary new applicant course applicant name flotilla instructions to applicants l.
The auxiliary ball cap and coast guard unit ball cap if authorized are the prescribed hats to be worn with this uniform. The stolen valor act of 20 is a federal law that makes it illegal for any person to falsely claim to be the recipient of certain military awards, with the intention of obtaining money, property, or other tangible benefit by convincing another that he or she received the award. Coast guard missions, leadership, and fundamental military training. Air force uniform regulations authorize personnel assigned to public duties. As such, the protocols and etiquette reflect the customs and traditions of the navalsea services as well as the military. The coast guard auxiliary is a component of coast guard forces like the active duty, reserve, and civilian components. Coast guard how to put your uniform shirt together in under 10 minutes. Federal register revision of auxiliary regulations. The coast guard initially used this manual for their enlisted members, and in 1952 created a coast guard manual that was based off the navys bluejackets manual. Radiotelephone handbook tactics, techniques, and procedures. Source 2 auxiliary operations policy manual comdtinst m16798. Coast guard storekeeper sk professional rating knowledge. Auxiliarists are expected to wear a uniform intended for the situation and mission.
Changes to coast guard uniform regulations, comdtinst m1020. So, much of the information about the mission of the coast guard is outdated. New member reference guide united states coast guard. The following changes to ref a have been approved by the commandant and are effective immediately a. Health, safety and worklife cg11 civilian human resources, diversity and leadership directorate cg12 reserve and military personnel cg retiree services program. Who is eligible for coast guard tuition assistance. Assume that your behavior is being monitored and always act as if you were a coast guard representative. Tucked odus may be worn by auxiliarists as long as they are in serviceable condition. Awards and decorations of the united states coast guard are military medals and ribbons of the united states coast guard which are currently issued under the authority of the department of homeland security. Coast guard history computer skillsecoast guard character in action.
Select auxiliarist health care providers may be eligible to provide support to cg health services if they live nearby a cg clinic, sickbay or cg sar station. Local free diver receives his dive float from coast guard crew february 5, 2020 in. Department of defense instruction the national guard. Commandant instruction manuals united states coast guard. Throughout its 65 years, the auxiliary has worked side by side with the u. This web site is a privatelyowned and has not been underwritten or supported by the united states coast guard.