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AUXOP Courses  

The AUXOP or Operational Auxiliarist program is an advanced training program available to members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. An AUXOP member that has completed the six advanced specialty courses is entitled to wear the special AUXOP device on the uniform. Following are the six specialty courses; click on any one of them to get Student or Instructor information on that course.

AUXCOM - Auxiliary Communications

AUXCOM, the Auxiliary Communications Specialty course, is focused upon radio communications for the Auxiliary and Coast Guard. It is one of the few specialty courses cited as a requirement for other Auxiliary activities. Specifically, AUXCOM is a requirement for ownership of an Auxiliary Fixed Land, Land Mobile, or DF Radio Facility. It is also required by Communication Officers who conduct radio facility inspections.

In some areas, AUXCOM is an entry level requirement for communications watch stander training at Coast Guard units. The Communications Specialist has a broad knowledge of the principles underlying communications systems in use by both the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary.

You can achieve success as an AUXCOM Specialist by passing a closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better.

Student and Instructor Guides

AUXACN - Auxiliary Coastal Navigation

AUXACN, the Auxiliary Navigation Specialty course, prepares a member to become a genuine asset to the Flotilla's operations activities. The AUXACN course covers coastal navigation and embraces two basic concepts - location and direction - and three basic disciplines - dead reckoning, piloting and electronic navigation.

You can achieve success as an AUXACN Specialist by passing a two part closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better. The first half, Part A, covers the theory; the second half, Part B, requires actual chart work to demonstrate a firm grasp of the material.

Student and Instructor Guides available from the  Auxiliary National Supply Center (ANSC), please contact your Materials Officer.

AUXACN Presentation

AUXPAT - Auxiliary Patrols

AUXPAT, the Auxiliary Patrols Specialty course, is focused upon the complete spectrum of operational patrol activities both on the water and in the air. This includes Safety Patrols, Search and Rescue (SAR), Regatta spectator
safety control (powerboat race, sailboat race, rowing race, etc.) and Chart Updating/Aids to Navigation Patrols.

You can achieve success as an AUXPAT Specialist by passing a closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better.

Student and Instructor Guides

AUXSAR - Auxiliary Search & Rescue

Student and Instructor Guides

New Auxiliary Search Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Course Replaces AUXSAR

Overview

The new AUXSC&E course is now available at ANSC and is ready to be taught in the Districts.  This course replaces AUXSAR in our suite of AUXOP courses. 

AUXSC&E is the Auxiliary version of the Coast Guard’s Search Coordination & Execution course.  AUXSC&E is an AUXOP course, and as such, is not required for qualification or currency maintenance for the Boat Crew program. 

AUXSAR Guidelines 

The “old” AUXSAR program materials are no longer available from ANSC.  The paper-based exam for “old” AUXSAR will be available until November 30, 2008 to allow members currently studying the “old” AUXSAR course will be able to complete the course using the correct exam. 

On December 1, 2008, the “old” AUXSAR exam will no longer be available.  Members successfully passing the “old” AUXSAR exam on or before November 30^th will receive credit for the course as a part of their six-course AUXOP program.  Members currently studying the “old” AUXSAR course who do not successfully pass the “old” AUXSAR exam on or before November 30^th will have to start again and take AUXSC&E. 

Course Administration Guidance 

Because AUXSC&E is a Coast Guard course, and oversight of the course is managed by the US Coast Guard National SAR School, there are differences in how AXSC&E will need to be administered.  Further information and policy guidance for course administration can be found in the following two documents: 

·         Auxiliary Search, Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Training Policy

·         Auxiliary Search, Coordination & Execution (AUXSC&E) Instructor Guidance 

Course Materials 

Course materials are in stock at ANSC.  Below is a partial list of AUXSC&E course materials, but please check with the ANSC staff to ensure you have all of the necessary materials. 

 Posted: 10 AUG 2008. Source:Gail A. Fisher, DC-T Department Chief

AUXSEA - Auxiliary Seamanship

AUXSEA, the Auxiliary Seamanship Specialty course, is designed to present the Auxiliarist with a thorough knowledge of vessels and proficiency in their operation. An AUXSEA Specialist has extensive knowledge of how vessels are constructed and operated. The AUXSEA Specialist understands marine engines, how to perform minor repairs, is knowledgeable about vessel handling and knows how to approach distress situations.

You can achieve success as an AUXSEA Specialist by passing a closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better.

Student and Instructor Guides

AUXWEA - Auxiliary Weather

AUXWEA, the Auxiliary Weather Specialty course, is designed to present the Auxiliarist with a thorough knowledge of weather, its importance in the marine environment and to the conduct of safe and effective operations. An AUXWEA Specialist is able to make accurate and valuable short range (several hours) weather forecasts to enable crew mates to avoid dangerous weather conditions while performing their patrol activities. Long range (two or more days) forecasts are also developed to assist in planning operational activities.

The Auxiliary Weather Specialist develops a keen sense of weather processes, including those which have an element of danger: the thunderstorm, the squall line, fog, tornadoes and other severe phenomena. A comprehensive knowledge of weather processes and effects is essential to the competent mariner, whether on the high seas, the coastal areas, lakes and rivers or local reservoirs.

You can achieve success as an AUXWEA Specialist by passing a closed book, proctored examination with a score of 75% or better.

 Student Study Guide

 Instructor Materials:

* AUXWEA Adobe Files: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Chapters)

• IG Appendix C

• IG front cover

• IG TEXT and App. A & B revised

• IG title page

• PREFACE

* AUXWEA Presentations: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 (Chapters)