On-the-Water Training

 

Flotilla Underway Training

Flotilla 01-07 Operational Facilities conduct training during each and every patrol.  Standard patrols can include training in towing, man overboard procedures, anchoring, navigation, small boat handling, emergency procedures, communications procedures and many other topics.

The Flotilla Staff Officers for Operations and Member Training conduct scenario based training throughout the year to build on the routine training conducted during weekly patrols.

Flotilla 01-07 Operational Facilities also take part in other on-the-water training planned and scheduled by the Division and Sector commands.

Classroom Training

Auxiliary Operations Specialty Courses

Every Auxiliarist can specialize in any or all of six different specialty areas in the operational and administrative fields.  Successful completion of a specialty course signifies the Auxiliarist has gained considerable knowledge in that field.  The six specialty areas with associated closed-book testing are:

          • Seamanship (AUXSEA)

          • Advanced Coastal Navigation (AUXACN)

          • Communications (AUXCOM)

          • Search and Rescue (AUXSAR)

          • Patrols (AUXPAT)

          • Weather (AUXWEA)

Click Here to learn more about the Operations Specialty Course program.

Classes are usually taught at Boatland in Indianapolis.  Besides theoretical knowledge, the courses require a degree of practical knowledge.  For each specialty course, there is a national Coast Guard closed-book examination.  An Auxiliarist completing all six courses receives the AUXOP designation, a certificate, and a uniform insignia to wear.

Auxiliary Operations (AUXOP) Device

Team Coordination Training (TCT)

To enhance and maintain skills inherent to the teamwork needed for safe and well-executed patrols, Crew members and Coxswains are required to attend training seminars called "Team Coordination Training."  Updates are required every five years.  Team Coordination Training stresses seven personal skills:  adaptability/flexibility assertiveness, communication, decision-making, leadership, and situational awareness in order minimize risk during the execution of tasks during a patrol.  These seminars are usually taught at various locations throughout the Division.