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1 Eighth Western Rivers 2014 Operations Workshop
8WR OPS Workshop 2014 Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Welcome! This workshop has been developed for Eighth Western Rivers Boat Crew Qualified Personnel (BCQP) as a review of basic surface operations processes and procedures to better promote safety and efficiency for patrols. It is required for all BCQP but is open to all members. Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Welcome! While not all encompassing, the topics discussed herein are issues that are of significant importance to our OIAs, DIRAUX/OTO or have been known to be the source of problems in recent years. This workshop is intended to serve as a primer for the upcoming operational boating season. Members are encouraged to frequently review references & PQS tasks to maintain proficiency. Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

4 Required Workshops for OPS
Attend this mandatory refresher workshop Must be completed by June 1st as per AUXOPS Policy Manual Coxswains, Crew and PWO Attend the mandatory 1 hour TCT refresher Must be completed by 31 December Annual refresher is waived if 5-year 4-hour TCT is completed in the same year Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

5 Required Workshop for OPS
This workshop may be delivered at the Flotilla level . . . By any member of the boat crew program Boat Crew Members, Coxswains, PWO, QE Presenter must be Currently certified by DIRAUX Current in TCT Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

6 Required Workshop for OPS
Flotilla trainer must attend at Division level May attend via Web-Ex if travel is over 50 miles one way Training must be with at least three students Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Required Workshop for OPS Four Hour TCT Satisfies initial and five year requirement Presenter must be currently certified by DIRAUX as TCTAUX May attend at CG unit if a certified watch stander at unit Please review the four hour TCT program at . . . Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

8 Requesting Patrol Orders
Orders are not automatic They are requested SO-OP delegated authority to exercise discretion by OIA Best interests of Coast Guard and Auxiliary FSO-OP reports planned ops to SO-OP monthly Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Uniforms for OPS Wearing PPE inscribed with “USCG Auxiliary” or any version of this are authorized only when assigned to duty Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Uniforms for OPS Auxiliary Ball cap should now have only metal insignia Sew–on insignia no longer authorized Scrambled eggs on ball caps no longer authorized Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Uniforms for OPS Working Blue no longer authorized! Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Uniforms for OPS Auxiliary Ball Cap no longer authorized for wear with the Tropical Blue uniform No! Yes! Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Uniforms for OPS Only the Foul Weather Parka is authorized as a uniform item with the ODU. Yes! Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

14 Uniforms for OPS Stand Alone Use of Foul Weather Parka II Liners Yes No ODU Utility Jacket Foul Wx Fleece Liner II Badge Tab Both jackets may be worn underneath the Foul Wx Parka II Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Uniforms for OPS Only one sew-on qualification insignia such as Coxswain, PWO, RBS, Trident, etc. is authorized for the ODU Sew-on AUXOP is authorized in addition to qualification device Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

16 From Chapter 10 Aux Manual
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Patrol Reminders Local CG unit ball caps are authorized only onboard Coast Guard units and NOT aboard Auxiliary facilities Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

18 Hot Weather Boat Crew Uniform
Shirt Prescribed shirt is CG dark blue crew neck t-shirt Stenciled or embroidered with “USCG Auxiliary”, ¾” tall block-style white letters across left chest Auxiliary Operations Polo Shirt may also be worn CG light blue undress shirt or working blue shirt no longer authorized Any shirt worn must be neatly tucked into shorts Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

19 Hot Weather Boat Crew Uniform
Shorts Modified standard CG utility or ODU trousers hemmed at knee or 1-inch above knee If modified standard utility trousers, belt is black web with silver tip and buckle If modified ODU trousers, standard black ODU belt or optional Riggers belt Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

20 Hot Weather Boat Crew Uniform
Socks – all white, athletic style, crew length Shoes Well blackened 8 or 10 inch safety boots Brown boat shoe (as defined in AUXMAN) All white or all black low top athletic shoes with nonskid/non- marking soles Insignia/devices Badges and ribbons not worn No insignia on ODU t-shirt or Operations Polo shirt Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

21 Hot Weather Boat Crew Uniform
Hat Blue Working Utility Cap Auxiliary Ball Cap CG Unit Ball Cap (if authorized) Tilley Hat Instructions for procurement of Hot Weather BC uniform items contained in CG Uniform Regulations, COMDTINST (series)  i.e., items from commercial sources are NOT authorized Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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PWO Uniform ODU – either of two versions Standard ODU Hot Weather outfit strongly recommend wet suit bottom underneath ODU Shoes – wet suit booties or other appropriate foot protection (black) Gloves – black in color Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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PWO Uniform Wet suit also authorized International Orange/Black colors in either 2 or 5 mm neoprene fabric Labeled USCG Auxiliary All certified PWOs may submit request to OTO for PWO wetsuit Use procedures contained in D8WR PPE SOP Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

24 Requesting a QE Session
All QE check-ride requests must be submitted to the Area QE Coordinator (AQEC) using Appendix G Form found at: forms.cgaux.org/archive/appendix_g.pdf AQECs North  Robin Priestley, Division 9 West  COMO Jack Gumb, Division 31 East  Bob Arisman, Division 3 South  Al Olson, Division 5 Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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QE Request Form Be sure to fill out form completely Provide a primary and alternate date Flotilla leaders must confirm candidate eligibility prior to request See bottom of form for requirements Provide minimum two week notice Ensure candidate is truly ready Consider a mock board and check-ride Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Patrol Reminders Must display signage on OPFACs under orders IAW Chapter 3 of AUXOPS Policy Manual – US Ensign, Auxiliary Patrol Ensign, patrol banners and operational decal Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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“Happen Upon” Policy Both SLMR and SUMR Towing Policies are consistent with Paragraph of the National SAR Manual COMDTINST M E Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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“Happen Upon” Policy If you discover a vessel during routine patrol that requests assistance and that vessel is not in contact with the Coast Guard: You may render assistance including tow if capable Report identity and location of vessel to OPCON and where you will be towing them If vessel is in danger and you are unable to safely tow, you may endeavor to remove persons from the vessel until additional help can arrive on scene Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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“Happen Upon” Policy Notes: GAR update required Coxn responsible for safety Inform OPCON of your intentions - not “ask permission to tow” OPCON may override coxn based on unusual risk, hazard or higher priority operational need Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

30 Providing SAR Response
Do only what you & your facility are capable of - Safety of crew comes first Operate at safe speed for the conditions and local environment (wx, traffic, waterway) Observe all NO WAKE zones. Advise OPCON of impact to ETA. Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Rendering Assistance Do only what you are trained to do Plan with your crew Communicate your intentions to the disabled vessel’s Master Maintain a tow watch Provide medical assistance only to your level of training or certification Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

32 Assistance to Auxiliary Facilities
From the National SAR Manual M E Paragraph Coast Guard resources or Auxiliary facilities may be used to help Auxiliary facilities in need of assistance at any time An Auxiliary Facility is defined as an Operational Facility having a current accepted Offer for Use form on file with DIRAUX It is NOT just any boat owned by an Auxiliary member Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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OPCON Policies Remember  if you cross-over to the “other” Sector, you must follow ALL policies of the responsible Sector You must be cognizant of and compliant with the OPCON Sector’s policies Your “home” Sector policies do not apply if you are operating in the other Sector’s AOR Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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SAR Call-Out Policy You may not respond to a call-out, as an Auxiliarist, directly from any source other than the appropriate CG OPCON Existing 911 call-out relationships must be terminated Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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SAR Call-Out Policy Complete Call-out policy is available on the 8WR website Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Currency Maintenance Log 12 hours underway annually Coxswains may log 12 hours as crew or coxswain Members responsible for meeting currency maintenance requirements Trailering hours do NOT count for underway time for currency maintenance. However, it does count for fatigue limits. For example one hour of trailering equals 30 minutes toward fatigue limit. Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

37 Currency Maintenance PWO
12 hrs on PWC Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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Dual Certified PWO Certified as PWO & Coxn = 12 hrs u/w on boat + 6 hrs u/w on PWC PWO & Crew = 6 hrs u/w on boat + 12 hrs on PWC Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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DIRAUX The DIRAUX Office has a joint that each one of us can access. Will be used for newsletters, unit meetings/minutes, qualifications, short-term training requests, offers for use, any form that needs action or any request that needs action. Do not copy staff’s personal Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop

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8WR OPS Workshop 2014 Intermission Eighth Western Rivers Operations Workshop


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