The Trident Program The Auxiliary Member Training and Qualifications Program for Support of US Coast Guard Marine Safety and Environmental Protection Programs

Your Objective: Full Qualification in the Marine Safety Community

Purposes of the Program To provide baseline training and qualifications for members participating in the Auxiliary’s Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program To standardize Auxiliary training and certification requirements in MS/MEP areas To prepare Auxiliary members to effectively integrate into the Coast Guard’s M community

Trident Program Completion and Award Criteria for M Device The Auxiliary Marine Safety (M) device will be awarded to persons who complete all of the “three points of the Trident” … - Education - Service - Practical Skills (PQSs)

I. Education Requirements A. Introduction to Marine Safety Course (INTRO-MS/MEP) B. Advanced Course Group (ADV-MS/MEP) Intro to Marine Inspection Course (IIMI)** Intro to Port Operations Course (IIPO)** The Incident Command Course (ICS-100) The Good Mate Course __________________________________________________________ ** These two courses are presently suspended as prerequisites courses because they are pending revision by the USCG.

A. Introduction to Marine Safety Provides introduction to MS/MEP activities 1. MS/MEP Organization & Mission 2. Marine Safety Program 3. Marine Environmental Protection 4. Planning and Emergency Management 5. Port Security and Waterways Management 6. Program Management, Administration & Information Services

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 1. Organization and Mission Coast Guard Marine Safety Organization History and Organization MSM, Chapter One Auxiliary Marine Safety Program Who We Are Goals, Objectives and Missions

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 2. Marine Safety Program Harbor Patrols (HARPATS) Container Inspection Support Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Examinations Ferry Examinations Commercial Fishing Vessel Examinations Boating Safety Factory Visit Program “Dockwalkers” Marina Visitation Program

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 3. Marine Environmental Protection “Sea Partners” Education & Public Affairs Program Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Mitigation Environmental Education Initiatives “Good Mate” Program (Ocean Conservancy) “Officer Snook” Program (J. Savin, FL)

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 3. Marine Environmental Protection (cont’d) Clean Vessel Act Support Clean Marina Program Support Debris Monitoring & Beach Cleanup Programs Marine Mammal Monitoring HAZMAT/HAZWOPER Education & Patrol Support

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 4. Planning and Emergency Management Incident Command System Auxiliary Guidelines for Emergency Planning Coast Guard Support for Local and Area Planning Guidelines for Cooperation and Team Building for Emergency Response at State & Local Levels

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 5. Port Security and Waterways Mgmt. - Harbor Safety Patrols Abandoned Vessel Surveys Marine Transportation System (MTS) Support Harbor Safety Committee Support Public Affairs and Public Information Support

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 6. Management, Admin. & Information Services Budgeting and Personnel Records Program Vision, Missions, Objectives and Timelines “Three C’s: Communication, Coordination, Customer Service Collection and Publication of Best Practices in Marine Safety

A. Introduction to Marine Safety 6. Program Management, Administration & Information Services (cont’d) Travel and Expense Management Website Management and Maintenance Management and Administration of Marine Safety Components of the AUXDATA System

A. Introduction to Marine Safety Presented NACON 02; Available, Fall 02 Offered through the Coast Guard Institute Available both as e-course and hard copy Provides CEUs and ACE accreditation Utilizes new learning management software (Blackboard 5): Available at http://uscg.blackboard.com Provides continuous feedback on progress

B. Advanced Course Group 1. Intro to Port Operations Course (IIPO)** 2. Intro to Marine Inspection Course(IIMI)** 3. The Good Mate Course (MEP) 4. The Incident Command Course (ICS100) ________________________________ **These two courses are currently suspended as prerequisites pending revisions by the USCG

1. The Port Operations Course Provides introductory knowledge for those entering the marine safety field who are assigned port safety, security, and/or response duties. Environmental response and investigation. Merchant vessel boardings Waterfront Inspections Baseline for Marine Safety Information Systems (MSIS and MISLE).

1. The Port Operations Course What: Excerpt from Course > Introductory Chapter (presently suspended as a prerequisite pending revision by the USCG) Where Do I Find It? This course is available only in printed form from the Coast Guard Institute… Order through DIRAUX/OTO Please supply the following: Short Title: IIPO Course Code-Edition: 0585-1

2. The Marine Inspection Course Provides introductory knowledge for those entering the marine safety field who are assigned marine inspection duties. Merchant vessel certificates, documents and boardings. Marine Safety Information Systems (MSIS and MISLE).

2. The Marine Inspection Course What: Excerpt from Course --> Introductory Chapter (presently suspended as a prerequisite pending revision by the USCG} Where Do I Find It? The Course is available in printed form only -- through your DIRAUX/OTO from the CG Institute Order this course using the following: Short Title: IIMI Course Code-Edition: 0580-1

3. The Good Mate Course Provides information on various ecosystems that make up the marine environment. Describes sources of marine pollution and statutes for environmental quality. Describes impacts of recreational boating on the marine environment and offers best management practices for improvements.

3. The Good Mate Course Where do I find it? Available now in printed form from the Auxiliary Center, along with Study Guide, Video and subject area brochures. On-Line and in printed form from the CG Institute. (Course and study guide will be on-line by Fall, 2002.) Web address: http://uscg.blackboard.com

4. Incident Command Course (ICS 100) Incident Command System (ICS Level 100) Designed to help the student understand the principles of the Incident Command System (ICS) and how to use it. Acquaints the student with basic ICS structure, terminology and usage in emergency response situations.

4. The Incident Command Course Where Do I Find It? The course is available in printed form from the Coast Guard Institute Place order through the DIRAUX/OTO Order from the Coast Guard Institute: Short Title: ICSORI Course Code-Edition: 0590-1

4. The Incident Command Course Alternate Sources for this Course: FEMA (www.fema.gov) State Emergency Management Agency Local fire/emergency response training Local Coast Guard units National Fire Service

II. Service Requirements Completion of at least 384 hours in direct or administrative support of the Marine Safety program over a period of at least 4 years. For a single year to count toward qualification for the device, at least 96 hours must be recorded in AUXMIS/AUXDATA for that year. Hours recorded beginning 1 January 1997 will serve to qualify. Years need not be consecutive to be credited.                

III. Practical Skill Areas - PQS’s Completion of requirements from at least four approved Auxiliary MS/MEP Personal Qualifications Summary (PQS) guides. PQSs may be from Coast Guard or Auxiliary list of approved items Completion of Coast Guard PQS’s for Active Duty and Reserve members as listed in COMDTNOTE 16000 -- Change 12 to the MSM -- will also satisfy this requirement.

List of Approved PQS Areas The following Auxiliary-Specific PQS Areas are approved for qualification for the Auxiliary M device: Assistant Container Inspector Assistant Facilities Inspector Assistant Liferaft Inspector Auxiliary Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Examiner Auxiliary Marine Environmental Education Specialist Auxiliary Port State Control Boarding Team Assistant Auxiliary Marine Safety Watchstander Auxiliary Marine Safety Administrative and Management Specialist ____________________________________________________ » Note: (All PQS documents are undergoing a final content review and should be approved by end of October, 2002)

Additional PQS Areas -- continued -- Auxiliary Assistant Harbor Safety Officer -- Auxiliary Assistant Pollution Inspector -- Auxiliary Assistant Pollution Response Specialist -> Additional PQS areas are currently under development and will be announced upon approval. Two PQS for Auxiliary support to Regional Examination Centers (RECs) are on this list. Any active duty M qualification listed in MSM, Vol 1, Chapter 7 counts toward attainment of the AUX M device. Examples include: T-Boat Inspector, Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner, and Barge Inspector Reference: COMDTNOTE 16000 (Change 12 to the MSM, Chapter 7) describes authority for this approval.

Approval of Local PQS Quals Locally-approved PQS qualification will be accepted if the criteria for them are consistent with the approved Coast Guard and Auxiliary list.

What is a PQS -- and Why? Personnel Qualification System = PQS The system used to standardize M-specific training & qualifications nationwide One of three steps required in obtaining the Auxiliary Marine Safety Device: Recognizes your training and identifies you as an extremely valuable asset to the “M” community

What’s in a PQS? Sections of a PQS: Oral board or test Verifying Persons Record Task Matrix: Qualification Tasks Required inspections for qualification (if applicable) Training Officer/Mentor sign-off area Notes page Oral board or test Letter of qualification

Performance Qualification Sample PQS Document Commercial Fishing (CFVE) Examiner Performance Qualification System (PQS) Workbook

PQS Sample Verification Verifying Persons Record All materials necessary to complete this PQS may be found in 46 Code of Federal Regulations, Subchapter C. Other CFRs may also be specified in some of the specific sections.   Hard copies of 46CFR Parts 1-40 may be obtained through the Government Printing Office or on the Internet at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/cfrhtml_00/Title_46/46cfrv1_00.html Date Initials Signature Full Name

PQS -- Sample Task List DATE TASK TSK # Prerequisite Training CFV-1 CFVE Task Matrix:  DATE TASK TSK # Prerequisite Training CFV-1 Use of Appropriate Tools CFV-2 Required Inspections CFV-4 Use of CFRs, COMDTINST & NAVICs CFV-3

_______________ Demonstrate the ability to understand and utilize the appropriate tools (Auxiliarists and Dockside Examiners are not required to use the 4100F form):   a. Federal Requirements for Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels pamphlet. b. Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety job Aid. c. Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety Examination Booklet. Commercial Fishing Industry Supplemental Boarding Report Form 4100F (Only required for Boarding Officers). CFV 2. Attended fishing vessel safety training provided by the District Fishing Vessel Safety Coordinator (DFVSC) or MSO, utilizing HQ developed Instructors Guide or attend the Fishing Vessel Safety resident training course at RTC Yorktown. CFV 1. Date Verifying Person TASK Task Number

Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ Demonstrate the ability to reference and cite applicable extracts from each of the following regulations and policies   a. 46 CFR Part 28 Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Regulations. b. COMDTINST 16711.13: Implementation of the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel Regulations. c. NVIC 7-91: Determination of Cold Water Areas. d. NVIC 12-91: Termination of Unsafe Operations Aboard Commercial Fishing Industry Vessels (see 46 CFR 28.65) e. NVIC 13-91: Fishing Industry Third Party Examination and procedures for designation of "Accepted Organizations" and "Similarly Qualified Organizations." f. NVIC 1-92: Implementation of Lifesaving Regulations for Commercial Fishing Vessels. g. Other Federal Regulations applicable to commercial fishing vessels as indicated in the Federal Requirements pamphlet (2.a. above). CFV 3

PQS -- Sample Signoff Page Required inspections for qualification Mentor Signature and Date Vessel Name/HIN/State Reg. #s All qualification requirements have been satisfactorily completed.   __________________________ _________ Training Officer/PQS Mentor Date

Recap: Trident Program Requirements Education Requirements Complete “Intro. to Marine Safety” Course Complete 4 Advanced MS/MEP Courses Intro Chapter to Port Operations Course (pending) Intro Chapter to Marine Inspection Course (pending) Incident Command (ICS 100) Good Mate Course Time In Service: 4 years at a minimum level of 96 hours/year in MS/MEP support Completion of 4 approved PQSs

Trident Program Status, 9/02 The components of the Program have been submitted to the Auxiliary NEXCOM for review and approval. Approval received on September 18, 2002, subject to minor changes, corrections and administrative policy revisions. All items should be complete by end of October, 2002) The AUX M device is currently pending approval before the Institute of Heraldry and USCG Uniform Board. Approval expected by October 1, 2002. Please follow these developments on AUXWEB’s “What’s New” page for continuing updates on progress and completion of these items.

AUXDATA: How to Make Your Work Count. The contents of the M program task list (“picklist”) have been compared and aligned with the work activities contained in the Coast Guard’s MISLE system. Before submitting the M picklist items to AUXDATA managers, Coast Guard M program mangers will review and prioritize activities and sub-activities. Completion of this process is expected by the end of October, 2002. Submittal of M program hours in AUXDATA will be used to determine eligibility for AUX M device.

Member Achievement & Recognition Trident Program Completion -- Auxiliary Marine Safety Device