National Response Directorate 2013 Operations Workshop
National Response Directorate
2013 Operations Workshop
Welcome
This workshop has been developed as a
review of basic Surface Operations
processes and procedures to better
promote safety and efficiency for patrols.
This is an optional workshop although can
be required at the local level.
It is not a replacement for the required
annual TCT Refresher for all Auxiliarists
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Ground Rules
• This Workshop should be Interactive, NOT a Lecture
– Ask Questions
– Answer questions
– Share experiences
– Share Insights
• Participate
• Participate
• Participate
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Remember
• Safety of all personnel: Auxiliary members
& the public is first and foremost
• Risk Management principles are to be
applied in mission planning and execution
• Know your facility’s operational limits
• Remember to “adapt, not adopt”. Local
conditions will impact the execution of any
mission!
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Remember Requirements for
Currency Maintenance
• You must log 12 hours underway annually
– Crew & Coxswains
– Coxswains can log their 12 hours as crew or
coxswain
• Attend a mandatory 1 hour TCT refresher
– Must be completed by 31 December
– If 5 year 8 hour TCT is required, the 1 hour
TCT need not be completed in that year
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Nav Rules
• Initial closed book test can be taken on-
line (with a proctor)
• Open book test can be taken on-line
• Test site: http://ntc.cgaux.org/
• Open book test is due 5 years from the
date of the last test (not 31 Dec of year 5)
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PWO & Coxswain
Currency Maintenance - PWO
• Qualified as Coxswain and PWO
• Complete 12 hours underway as Cox’n (coxswain and crew hours both count)
• Only 6 hours needed for PWO, which must be completed on a PWC for a total of 18 hours – Qualification Annual Currency Requirement
– PWO only 12 hrs on PWC
– Cox’n + PWO 12 hrs on vessels + 6 hrs on PWC (18 hrs total)
• If less than 12 hrs U/W as Cox’n, then 12 hrs must be completed as PWO to remain current as PWO or both will go into REYR
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PWO & Crew
Currency Maintenance - PWO
• Currently qualified PWO and Crew Member
• Complete 12 hours underway as PWO
• Only 6 hours are required underway for Crew currency which must be completed on vessel(s) Qualification Annual Currency Requirement
– PWO only 12 hrs on PWC
– PWO and Crew 12 hrs on PWC + 6 hrs on vessel
– (18 hours total)
• If less than 12 hrs U/W as PWO, then 12 hrs are
required for Crew currency or both will go into REYR
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Reminder on PFDs
• Your PFD must be the appropriate color –
International or High Visibility
ONLY
• Inflatable PFD wearers – DO NOT wear
your SAR vest over the Inflatable. Carry all
required survival equipment in a waist belt
• Any PPE including PFDs with “Coast Guard
Auxiliary” markings can only be used while
under orders
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Uniform Reminders
• Uniform sew-on devices will now display a
black “A” for Auxiliary. The Red and Blue
“A” designation has been discontinued for
sew on devices.
• Wearing of PPE (personal protective equipment, e.g.
PFD) inscribed with “USCG Auxiliary” or any
version of this are NOT to be worn when
not assigned to duty.
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Uniform Reminders
• Auxiliary Ball cap should now have metal
collar device, not sew-on. Sew–on devices
are no longer authorized.
• Auxiliary Ball Cap MUST BE the new cap
same material as ODU.
• All Ball Caps must now be purchased only
through authorized channels and must be in
compliance to ALCOAST 291-11, ALAUX
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Uniform Reminders
• Working Blue is no longer authorized
effective 31 DEC 2012.
• Scrambled eggs on ball cap are no longer
be authorized for Division commander and
above effective 31 DEC 2012.
• Garrison Cap is no longer authorized with
Service Dress uniform.
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Uniform Reminders
• Auxiliary Ball Cap is no longer authorized
for wear with the Tropical Blue uniform.
• The Cardigan Sweater, windbreaker, work
jacket, trench coat, and Wooly-Pully are no
longer authorized as a uniform item with the
ODU effective 31 Dec 2012.
• Refer Coat and Overcoat is no longer
authorized effective 31 Dec 2012.
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Uniform Reminders
• Only one sew-on qualification insignia
(coxswain, pilot,PWO, RBS, Trident, etc.) is
authorized for the ODU.
• Sew-on AuxOp is authorized in addition to
qualification device.
• Past Officer device now applies to both
elected and appointed officers who have
served at least ½ of their scheduled term of
office.
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From Chapter 10 Aux Manual
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Important Reminders
• Forms – Use the most current forms
– SAR Incident Report – Current form dated 01 APR 10
– Offer of Use Forms
• 7003 (Vessel Offer For Use) – Current form dated 06/11
• 7008 (PWC Offer for Use) - Current form dated 06/11
• Cell Phone Texting – Per ALCOAST 382/10
The use of cell phones/texting devices and phone applications
aboard operational vessels is NOT authorized without
permission of the Coxswain.
At no time will the operator (helmsman) of the vessel use a cell
phone or texting device.
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Patrol Reminders
• Local CG Unit ball caps are NOT authorized while on patrols
• Maritime Domain Awareness on all patrols - (we are the eyes and ears of the Coast Guard)
• Correct signage must be displayed on ALL OPFACs under orders – US Ensign, Auxiliary Patrol Ensign (with the red stripe, NOT the “Blue
Ensign”), Patrol banners and operational decal
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Review of
“Happen Upon Policy”
From the National SAR Manual M16130.2E Paragraph 4.1.6.4 (http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/16000-16999/CIM_16130_2E.pdf)
• If you discover a vessel during routine patrol that
requests assistance and that vessel has not
been in contact with the Coast Guard:
– You may render assistance including tow if capable
– Notify the Operational Commander, identity and
location of vessel 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
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Review of
“Happen Upon Policy”
From the National SAR Manual M16130.2E Paragraph 4.1.6.4 (http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/16000-16999/CIM_16130_2E.pdf)
• Notes:
– You make the call on whether you can safely assist
– You inform CG SMC (SAR Mission Coordinator) of
your intentions, not “ask for permission to tow”
– The CG SMC will override your decision only if there
is a specific reason to do so, e.g. they need you on
another higher priority mission
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Assistance to Auxiliary
Facilities
From the National SAR Manual M16130.2E Paragraph 4.1.5.8 (http://www.uscg.mil/directives/cim/16000-16999/CIM_16130_2E.pdf)
• 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 of use whether under orders or not
• It is NOT just any boat owned by an Auxiliary member
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Safety is Priority 1
• Remember safety of the crew, the public, and
the vessel are more important than the mission
• PEPIRB – Key piece of safety equipment
– Have it on board and on your person when underway
– Check the battery expiration date
– Keep it registered with NOAA
• HAZMAT
– Remember to steer well clear of ANY HAZMAT
situation unless you have a certified HAZMAT
responder on your crew
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Promote Safety
• Set a good example for the rest of the
crew and especially the general public
• Don’t ride on the gunwale
• Keep speed to a minimum in close quarter
situations
• Be professional at all times
• Be properly equipped both personally and
for the facility
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Provide SAR Response
• Do only what you & your facility
are capable of - Safety of Crew
Comes First
• Operate at safe speed for the sea
conditions and local environment
• Observe all NO WAKE zones
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In Rendering Assistance
• Do only what you are trained to do
• Keep your crew informed as to what you
plan to do
• Communicate your intentions to the
disabled vessel’s Master
• Maintain a tow watch for any problems
• Leave medical cases for qualified
EMT’s or seek help from the local
ambulance squad
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Responsibilities of Facility
Owners
• Conduct a thorough facility mechanical
inspection at least annually
• Maintain the facility in good working order
• Notify the DIRAUX of any significant
changes
• Abort the mission when any situation
pertaining to the mission may adversely
affect the safety of the facility or crew
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Responsibilities of Coxswains
• Minimum number of qualified crew
• Proper and same uniform worn (You and your crew)
• Proper PPE (personal protection equipment) as defined in the
Rescue and Survival Systems Manual (You and your crew)
• Facility properly equipped/maintained
• Crew & Facility capable of performing the mission
• Safety of the crew priority 1, then the mission
• Risk management is vital through out the mission
– Remember your GAR model & TCT
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Responsibilities of Crew
• Be in good physical condition, inform
Coxswains of any limitations – physical
or mental (fatigue, sea sickness, etc.)
• Use good judgment & common sense when
performing duties (Repeat all commands from Coxswain,
remember your TCT training)
• May have to perform in challenging
situations, know your limitations and abilities
• Safety, TCT, safety, TCT, safety, TCT, …. 2013 Operations Workshop
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Operational Risk Management
(ORM)
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• Accept No Unnecessary Risk • Accept Necessary Risk When Benefits
Outweigh Costs
• Make Risk Decisions at the Appropriate
Level
• ORM is Just as Critical in Executing as in
Planning All Activities
Operational Risk Management GAR Model
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Green – Amber – Red
• Any single item 5 or above should raise a
concern even if the total score is in the
Green
• There should be NO zero (no risk) scores
and even 1 should be rare for most crews
• GAR is done before AND updated during
all missions
Operational Risk Management GAR Model
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Green – Amber – Red
• If your OIA (Order Issuing Authority) does not have a
local GAR form requirement, a standard
form is available on the National Response
Department Web site at
http://www.cgaux.org/response/SurfaceOps
/SurfaceOpsNews.htm
Operational Risk Management GAR Model
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Green – Amber – Red
• Smart Phone Applications:
• GAR apps are available, including eGAR, and
iGAR
• These apps have NOT been approved for
Auxiliary Use
• All GAR tools used, paper or electronic, must
use the same scoring as the GAR form posted
on the Response Directorate website or
approved by your OIA.
Operating in Reduced Visibility
Remember procedures for reduced Visibility
– Maintain that lookout as far forward on the
vessel as possible (remember safety first)
– Reduce speed
– Proper Horn Signals
– Nav lights on
– Radar on and monitored if you have it on your
vessel
– Know any district or OIA special requirements
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NIGHT OPS
• Nav lights on
• Radar required by OIA for night ops?
• Crew properly trained on radar use?
• Increased lookout responsibilities
• Reduce speed
• Ops/Position reporting requirements
(different from daylight ops?)
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Liability
• Orders do not guarantee liability coverage
• Legal process bases coverage on a review of the circumstances and facts involved
• Your actions -
– Must be within your qualifications and training
– May not exceed the facility capabilities
– Must not go beyond the scope of the Auxiliary duties
– Or else coverage may be denied by the Coast Guard
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Operational Guidelines
• Remember, we are prohibited from:
– Boardings for law enforcement
purposes
– Investigating complaints of negligent
operation
– Violating any navigational rules
– Creating any situation that would place
any vessel in navigational extremes
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Radio Communications
• In all radio communications, we are to act as
professionals and refrain from describing those we serve
in our radio transmissions.
• At no time shall we make reference to ethnicity, race,
gender, sexual orientation or religious affiliations in radio
transmissions.
• This is a zero tolerance policy and will be strictly adhered
to.
• For your reference
http://hdept.cgaux.org/diversity.html
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Operational Parameters -
Communications
• External:
– VHF Radio is ALWAYS primary, cell phone secondary (Cell Phone MUST NOT be used by the helmsman)
– Must have 2 way communications at all times, if not return to base
– Maintain a 1 hour radio guard at a minimum or as required by your OIA
– If communications are lost, orders may be voided
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Operational Parameters -
Communications cont’d
• Internal:
– Be aware of challenges in communicating with engine noise and wind
– Communications may be distorted
– Verbalize the response to the coxswains orders
– Coming up, coming down, hard turn, etc.
– Crew - repeat/acknowledge these commands or informational messages
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Towing
• Requires a high degree of awareness
• Many potential hazards
• Know limitations of facility and towing
components
• How the vessels are loaded will affect
maneuverability
• Brief your crew and the disabled vessels
owner
• Plan an escape route in case things go wrong
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Mishap Reporting
• Report all information immediately via radio or cell to your OIA (Order Issuing Authority)
• Call your DIRAUX/OTO no later than next business day
• Download the Claim form from the Coast Guard website
• CG will investigate
• Do not repair the facility unless authorized to do so
• Maintain LOG BOOK of all facility activities
• Damage must be linked to identifiable patrol cause
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Local Hazards
Are there particularly tricky or dangerous
hazards in your local AOR?(Area of Responsibility)
What are they, have you communicated them
to your crew?
Highlight them on your charts for new crew to
easily see
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Announcing . . .
The AUXDATA Order Management (AOM)
• The new AUXDATA Order Management System began operation in mid-
November 2012.
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Announcing . . .
The AUXDATA Order Management (AOM)
• Will be phased-in on a district-by-district basis.
• AOM will replace the legacy POMS program as it is activated in your district.
• AOM is owned and developed entirely by the Coast Guard and is behind
their firewall on their servers so security is improved.
• AOM is a standardized system following all CG and Auxiliary policy and
procedure requirements.
• AOM will be fully integrated with AUXDATA and the FINCEN.
• AOM will allow for electronic signatures and electronic submittal of receipts
resulting in electronic submittal (no more stamps and envelopes required).
• AOM is expected to be fully deployed by 1 April 2013.
• You will receive further information about the AOM system before it is
activated in your district.
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MARPOL placards
• Annex V of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from
• Ships (MARPOL) deals with prevention of pollution by garbage from ships.
• Annex V was recently amended, and those amendments will go into effect
on January 1, 2013.
• The amendments affect the allowances for dumping certain types of
garbage at certain distances offshore.
• The Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC) has traditionally carried
placards that describe these Annex V allowances.
• The outdated Annex V placards will no longer be issued from ANSC.
• Any Annex V placards currently held by Auxiliarists must no longer be
distributed.
• New placards that reflect the Annex V amendments are expected to be
supplied to ANSC by summer 2013 and will then be carried on the monthly
ANSC inventory for ordering and distribution.
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Additional Reminders
• Any other special requirements from your local DIRAUX?
• Is your ‘Ready Bag’/’SAR Bag’ packed, checked, and updated from last year?
• What’s a “Ready Bag”? - see article in the September 2009 issue of UpTop In Operations at:
(http://www.cgaux.org/response/_documents/uptopinoperations/2009/UpTop%20September%202009.pdf)
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READY BAG – SAMPLE
ITEMS
• Prescription medications you are taking • Common OTC meds- aspirin/antacids, etc. • Personal hygiene needs kit (soap, shampoo, towel, toothpaste &
tooth brush, etc.) • Bug spray • Sun screen • Antiseptic hand wash/moist towels • 2 complete uniforms (pants, shirts, belt, hat, socks, and boots) • Power bars/granola bars/trail mix • Source of quick sugar/candy • Nuts/protein bars • First aid kit • Etc., etc., etc.
http://www.a0141013.uscgaux.info/Documents/Suggested%20Emergency%20Bag%20Contents.pdf for full list of suggested items.
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Bravo Zulu!
Great Job!
Thank you for your participation in the 2013 Operations Workshop.
Please share your thoughts about this training, the format, and/or content with us.
Send your comments to:
Chief, Operations Projects and Educational Outreach Division [email protected]
Jim McCarty, BC-REI
Bruce Pugh, DVC-RE
Gary Taylor, DIR-Rd
Bob Shafer, DIR-R 2013 Operations Workshop
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