U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Division 2, District 13, Seattle, Washington

New Member Training Guide

As a volunteer you are under no obligation to complete any training or make any qualification other that Initially Qualified (IQ). However, to become a versatile asset to the Coast Guard, Auxiliary and Boating Public this timeline presents a brisk training regiment that will get you up to speed and thinking about where you're Auxiliary Career is headed. Best of all, much of the training included is available online and thus you hold the reins with regards to when and where you accomplish the training.

Taken one step at a time the following does not represent a huge commitment of time with the exclusion of Crew and Coxswain Qualifications, just dive in. It is very helpful to obtain a current member roster with all contact information and positions held in your flotilla (better to have the District 13 Roster).

First Quarter

Within the first quarter as a new member or AP (Approval Pending) member, it is largely up to you to take the helm and chart your own Auxiliary destiny. Think about (or talk to fellow members) regarding what you want to do. Then do it. Jumping in with two feet wet is the best method. Gathering a variety of qualifications under your belt will make you an asset and well rounded Auxiliarists.

After you have cast your nets far then you can begin to draw them in and see what your catch actually is. It is only by trying on a few differentareas of interest that you will find out what best suits you. In the first quarter of membership a new member should:

  1. Take (and pass) a boating safety course or challenge the exam to alter your initial qualification rating from IQ (Initially Qualified) to BQ (Basically Qualified).
  2. Take and pass Incident Command Systems 100 and 200 (ICS 100, ICS 200).
  3. Take and pass the Administrative Procedures Course (APC).
  4. Open and activate you edirectory account.
  5. Learn the basics of AUXINFO and how to navigate to the information you need.
  6. Learn how to fill out and submit an ANSC 7029 Member Hours Activity Form.
  7. Get your base parking sticker.
  8. Review and Complete the New Member Involvement Plan with your mentor (FC, VFC, FSO PS or MT) and/or enroll in the Auxiliary Orientation Workshop

First Semester

Within the first semester of membership members should:

  1. Be ready to submit their completed SF-86 Security Package. If you are following a plan that will necessitate the DO Package (consult your Flotilla Security Specialist).
  2. One (or more) of the Auxiliary disciplines should be a qualified for:

First Year

Within the first year you should be actively engaged in your chosen field(s) and mentoring up and coming Auxiliarists. By stepping up and educating the newer members you will hone your own skill set and further your knowledge of the AOR you are working in. You should also be aligning yourself as staff officer in a specific field or in some other way begin your specialization.