1. “15 Minutes”
CUSTOMS, COURTESY, AND PROTOCOL FOR AUXILIARY UNITS AND AUXILIARISTS
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“15 Minutes”
Vocabulary
Importance
Application
Quiz (Fun)
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Vocabulary
Courtesy
Protocol
Built: November 1962, 52 years old this November
It was commisioned two years later
On Board: 12 officers, 73 enlisted
Tour of duty: officer - 2 years, enlisted - 3 years
WMEC - Medium Endurance Cutter, The W symbolizes that this vessel is a part of the CG vs. the Navy
DILIGENCE VI is the only active Coast Guard Cutter named after one of the first ten Revenue Cutters that is homeported in an original homeport.
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Importance
Coast Guard Family
Vessels
Aircraft
Flags
Officials
Other personnel
The Operations department is comprised of 5 divisions: Navigation; Combat; Radio; Electronics; and Weapons - All of which work together to ensure readiness of the Dili to meet all needs for missions
The main goal of the Administration department is to support the unit and crew, and enable the DILIGENCE to be fully mission capable. Cooks, contracting officer, yeoman
A primary responsibility of the Deck Department is to maintain the exterior of the ship, including sanding, priming, and painting the hull and all weather decks. the "Deckies" are eager and trained to complete any task or mission
While inport, the engineers perform maintenance on all of their equipment to prepare for the upcoming patrol. Once underway, the engineers ensure the safety and success of all the ship's missions, whether refueling the ship, servicing the main diesel engines and generators, maintaining the ships two small boats, or ensuring the ship's ability to combat damage.
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Application
Saluting
Greetings
National Anthem or Taps
Hoisting or lowering of flag
Boarding or departing military vessel
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Application
A 49-day patrol in the North Atlantic Ocean in support of Operation Atlantic Venture.
The combined efforts of Diligence and the other Coast Guard assets involved in the operation resulted in nearly 75 vessel inspections that identified numerous violations of federal safety and fisheries regulations. 
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Application
Flag Etiquette
Flag = colors, ensign, or standard
In a meeting room
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Application
Wardroom etiquette
Officer’s Country
Chief Petty Officer’s mess
Authorized restricted areas
The OPC will replace the aging fleet of 210-foot and 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutters (WMECs), which are becoming increasingly expensive to maintain and operate and are, in many respects, technologically obsolete
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Application
Invitations
Include all info
Guests
Dress
RSVP
Hosts
plan
designate aid
In 2003, Wilmington became the first city on the East Coast to be designated a "Coast Guard City, USA." This honor, given by the Coast Guard, recognizes a community's effort in meeting the needs of local Coast Guard personnel, "through its many actions, activities and events, while maintaining a robust, on-going relationship between the community as a whole and the local Coast Guard units."
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Quiz (fun)
What chapter in our AUX Manual may info covered be found?
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Quiz (fun)
T/F When saluting - it is acceptable to have left hand in pocket jingling US Currency.
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Quiz (fun)
T/F When greeting military personnel, one must remain silent.
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Quiz (fun)
T/F The National Anthem is playing, and there is not a national flag flying… the protocol may be ignored.
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Quiz (fun)
T/F From the audience viewpoint - In a meeting room, the Coast Guard flag will be on the right side behind the podium.
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Quiz (fun)
What does OOD signify?
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Quiz (fun)
What does RSVP signify?
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17. Customs, courtesy, and protocol for auxiliary units and auxiliarists
“15 Minutes”
Customs, courtesy, and protocol for auxiliary units and auxiliarists
Bree Nidds
14 October 2014
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