Newly enlisted personnel are sent to eight weeks of recruit training at coast guard training. Sponsors should consult with local coast guard recruiters and provide, at no charge. The concepts in this document will drive specific planning and budgetary decisions and actions over. This website is the official homepage of the coast guard athletic activity fund aaf and is published and maintained using nonappropriated funds. It is intended to provide guidance for coast guard personnel and is not intended to nor does it impose legallybinding requirements on any party outside the coast guard. You may download the full manual or individual sections as needed. Item 49 include no more than two 2 signed letters of recommendation from nonfamily members, one 1 of which should be from a source outside the coast guard. Team coast guard the auxiliary is the uniformed, nonmilitary, volunteer component of the united states coast guard, working alongside the active duty coast guard and reserve within the sphere of the coast guard s civil functions.
The armed forces reserve medal afrm is a service medal of the united states armed forces that has existed since 1950. Actively educate coast guard districts and sectors on imacc readiness, capabilities, and value. Coast guard chaplains orientation manual most important priorities. The uscga is approximately one hour from providence and two and a. However, the director may forward an application to the seccen for normal psi processing with a recommendation to waive the. The award recognizes those coast guard personnel who have completed a permanent tour of duty at specific shore units where accompanying dependents are not authorized. This collection consists of several thousand books, pamphlets, manuals, directives, instructions, and newsletters that deal specifically with the coast guard or are coast guard publications. Coast guard recruiting command cgrc officially recognizes aup as an opportunity for. Officer candidate school is located at the united states coast guard academy uscga in. The national strike force nsf provides highly trained, experienced personnel and specialized equipment to coast guard and other federal agencies to facilitate preparedness for and response to oil and hazardous substance pollution incidents in order to protect public health and the environment. I take great pleasure in presenting you with the united states coast guard auxiliary medal of operational merit for outstanding achievement in support of the coast guard and the coast guard. Upon leaving the office of dsopv turn over all relevant records and materials to your successor. I take great pleasure in presenting you with the united states coast guard auxiliary medal of operational merit for outstanding achievement in support of the coast guard and the coast guard auxiliary. Email should be used for general recruiting questions without providing personally.
Our core valueshonor, respect, and devotion to duty, are the guiding principles used to defend and preserve the united states of america. Reference d in the coast guard grooming standards policy has a few more details. The views and opinions posted by members do not reflect the views and opinions of the united states coast guard. References to commands and headquarters offices have been updated to reflect the current coast guard organizational structure. This manual provides updated policies and guidance for the operation of the coast guard military civil rights and equal opportunity eo and civilian equal employment. When you join the coast guard auxiliary, you could find yourself on patrol saving lives and property, assisting in marine safety and environmental protection, radio watchstanding, educating the public in boating safety and much more. What they dont tell you is that it is also the material for the e1e3 epme. Elected and appointed officers are expected to set the example. Related entries and links no related resource entered. The award was established in march 1979 by admiral john b.
Most significant are the old manuals, service publications and back issues of. This policy was previously contained in chapter 12 and 17 of the coast guard personnel manual, comdtinst m. Assist the coast guard cadet procurement officer with an introduction to student guidance counselors in high schools. Coast guard active duty commands with properly trained members who are capable of responding to major incidents and interfacing with coast guard active duty in an ics environment. Provide aim and rap information to school counselors. The medal is considered a successor award to the naval reserve medal and the marine corps reserve ribbon, which were discontinued in 1958 and. Part of remembrance day celebrations will involve the ceremonial changing. The human resources directorate is one of three directorates within forcecom. This manual is intended for the use by recruiting personnel of the coast guard and military entrance processing stations meps.
Promote imacc integration in coast guard incident response operations. To call, email or locate a recruiting office near you, select your state below. The coast guard auxiliary is a component of coast guard forces like the active duty, reserve, and civilian components. Recruits will address all personnel using sir, or maam as appropriate at the. Coast guard, the military and the dod publications. United states coast guard recruit training pocket guide. The recruit training master packet is the 600 page binder of classroom learning material. If only one 1 letter is included, it will be assumed that only one 1 letter was intended to be. The coast guard basic training honor graduate ribbon was created on 3 march 1984, with the first presentation in april of that same year to seaman apprentice scott woodard. In order for auxiliarists to qualify as a recruiter and wear this badge, they shall. The military is notorious for having very high expectations when it comes to personal grooming. The restricted duty ribbon is a decoration of the united states coast guard which was first created on march 3, 1984. This guidance is not a substitute for applicable legal requirements, nor is it itself a rule. Direct their respective military services to apply and uniformly implement the standards contained in this issuance.
The commandants letter of commendation ribbon is a personal military award of the united states coast guard. News room reserve forcecom operations mission support atlantic area pacific area history units. Interview prospective coast guard enlistees and refer them to the nearest coast guard recruiting. Guard directives cgds contains all unclassified and nonforofficialuseonly nonfouo coast guard instructions, manuals, and notices, provided in realtime. To call the petty officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions.
This manual establishes coast guard policy concerning recruiting programs and the recruitment of coast guard military personnel. New member reference guide united states coast guard. Verify with your local command, recruiting office, or coast guard recruiting command cgrc that you are authorized this method of travel. Commandant instruction manuals united states coast guard. The medal recognizes service performed by members of the reserve components and is awarded to both officers and enlisted personnel. Auxiliary authority isnt like the military or business authority. Cgma download cgma manual coast guard mutual assistance. District five northern region d5nr is a subunit of coast guard district five, serving the public of delaware, new jersey, and pennsylvania. Recruit training master packet united states coast guard. This order supplements the standards for coast guard recruiting command cgrc staff. The information contained does not express or imply endorsement of commercial sponsors or their products by aaf or any other part of the federal government. I understand that if i am serving on a naval vessel in foreign waters, and my.
The files are in portable document format pdf, and can be accessed using adobe acrobat reader software version 6. Form 4398 application for documented vessel certificate. The cgma operating manual is available to download in adobe acrobat pdf format. United states coast guard officer program application.
If youre looking for the best coast guard job that doesnt involve you being chained to a desk, boatswains mates are it. Human resources staff fsosodso hr can assist with your uniform questions. Jan 23, 2020 the coast guard does not have as much information about body art and piercings as other branches of the u. About commandant instruction manuals deputy commandant for. New officer job aid kit ojak united states coast guard. Apr 10, 2020 once that training is complete, bms can go on to advanced training such as coxswain, buoy deck supervisor, command cadre school, and law enforcement, including fisheries. Coast guard auxiliary enrollment procedure ansc 7001 1 jun 2020 new criminal conviction information coast guard auxiliary association, inc. The coast guard auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of the united states coast guard. Routine personnel, fiscal, and administrative activities, actions, procedures, and policies which clearly do not have any environmental impacts, such as military and civilian personnel recruiting, processing, paying, and record keeping. Indoctrination of active duty and reserve chaplains, new to the coast guard, will be. In accordance with coast guard recruiting command guidelines and to protect your privacy, you are being advised not to send personally identifiable information pii or any health related issuesconcerns through the email option. Thats because we offer a host of diverse and challenging opportunities that span a broad scope of interests, backgrounds, and skillsets ranging from law enforcement officers all the way to executive chefs.
The coast guard is a military service and is a component of the u. Are you sure you want to step up and join something thats bigger than you. It is composed of nine divisions and thirty one branches, each of which provides specialty services to the national staff directorate, membership, and coast guard. Uscg auxiliary fifth district north uscg auxiliary in. In 2019, this significant day will be celebrated on the 10th november 2019 in both trinidad and tobago, in the form of a ceremonial parade. Coast guard personal property management manual, comdtinst m4500. The coast guard physical fitness assessment will be conducted as required either as part of the prerequisites for training and job requirements or as a remedial program for those members placed on. Meet the commandants grooming and uniform appearance standards. Since 1939 the auxiliary has supported the coast guard in nearly all of the services missions. Authorize the medical waiver of the standards in individual cases for applicable reasons. We promote boating and marine environmental safety of the public and assist the united states coast guard with nonlaw enforcement duties. The united states coast guard uscg is the coastal defense, search and rescue, and. Commander, coast guard personnel service center cg pscc, and.
The united states coast guard functions like any other american military branch. Coast guard auxiliary uniforms united states coast guard. The secretaries of the military departments and the commandant, united states coast guard. This aup leadership and management guide lmg is provided to integrate policy from the auxiliary manual and the auxiliary operations manual for personnel participating in or otherwise interacting with the program for aup operations and administration. Organization coast guard a to z atlantic area pacific area force readiness command. Encourage and coordinate the use of the auxiliary national partners list. Visit high school counselors with the area coast guard recruiter. This manual prescribes policies and regulations, and describes the administrative procedures relating to the recruiting of coast guard personnel. Team coast guard the auxiliary is the uniformed, volunteer arm of team coast guard, working alongside the active duty coast guard and reserve within the sphere of the coast guard s civil functions. The international rules are included in the navigation rules and regulations handbook available on cg navigation centers website. Coast guard boat crew training manual training and mentoring of subordinate personnel.
Coast guard weight and body fat standards program manual, comdtinst. This partnership gives sea scouts an opportunity to benefit from coast guard seamanship and vocational training, while introducing sea scouts to the. Find information and links of the uscg boating saftey partners and other related resources that are important to boating safely and responsibly. The coast guard personnel service center cg psc and the coast guard recruiting command cgrc are responsible for policy enforcement. Us coast guard event to recognize the services contributions to the office of strategic services during world war ii, presentation of medal to the coast guard. The basic training honor graduate ribbon is presented to the service member who graduates at the top of their basic training instruction class. Commandants letter of commendation ribbon united states. Coast guard chaplains orientation manual uscg chaplains orientation process 1.
The manual states that personnel should consult with their chain of command before considering a tattoo, piercing, or body modification. The trinidad and tobago coast guard joins the citizens of the republic of trinidad and tobago in commemoration of remembrance day. Thus, the auxiliary may be referred to and considered to be included under the general organizational umbrella of the coast guard. They will clothe you and feed you but expect you to do your duty. Strategic plan 2018 2024 united states coast guard. Security acquisition manual hsam, the coast guard acquisition procedures, cgap comdtinst m4200. The coast guards federal advisory council for navigation rules is the navigation safety advisory council navsac, formerly called the rules of the road advisory committee. Commanding officer, coast guard recruiting command cgrc. I intend for it to be a constant beacon in a sea of change. Coast guard uscg acts as the defense on the coasts of america. To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.
The coast guard shall be a service in the department of homeland security, except when operating as. The uscga is approximately one hour from providence and two and a half hours from either boston or new york city. Coast guard at all times, including when it is a service in the department of homeland security by agreement with that department, the office of the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff and the joint staff, the combatant commands, the office of the inspector general of the department. Coast guard recruiting command cgrc standard operating procedure sop officer accessions, evaluations and promotions manual, comdtinst m. To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing. Based on uscg commandant policy and department of defense instruction, policy guidance and updates are frequent. The coast guard protects americas economic, national and border security. Guide to protocol and courtesy revised may 20 comdtinst m16790. The coast guard library is our official repository for u.