This course provides an in depth explanation of how the national staff of the Coast Guard Auxiliary is organized, how to communicate within this environment, and how to apply for a national staff position. You must score a minimum of 75 percent on the total of all quizzes on this course to pass the course and be eligible to wear the national staff medallion.

Expense Claim Reimbursement

This course is designed to assist you in working with travel orders and expense claims.

Marine Safety

Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection

This course lays the groundwork for operations in the rapidly evolving field of marine safety and environmental protection. It describes the integration of the underlying concepts and explains how they are applied in practice. It is the basic handbook introducing the concepts of the marine safety organization, history, missions, functions and programs of the United States Coast Guard.

Initial Indoctrination to Marine Safety

The objective of the IIMS course is to provide the knowledge necessary to
achieve competency in Marine Safety and to supply background for
advanced MS courses and field work. The information provided here will
assist in the preparation for the IIMS exam; however the exam will not
be offered online at this time. Currently, it is a proctored exam that
must be requested by your MSO or equivalent. Successful completion of
the exam is a requirement for Trident.
Completion of this course is required for the Marine Safety Education Ribbon.

Operations

Operations Policy

This course will help you learn about Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Policy and prepare for the Operations Policy Manual Examination

Navrules

This course is designed to prepare the student to take the Navigation Rules exam which is a prerequisite to coxswain and personal watercraft operator qualification.

Public Affairs

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Introduction to Auxiliary Public Affairs

Journalism Basic

Coast Guard Public Affairs Specialist 2nd Class

Journalism Advanced

CG Public Affairs Policy

Introduction to Digital Photography

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Public Affairs Web Site is your resource for media information about the Auxiliary. The following online courses are provided to Auxiliary members; many of these courses are prerequisites for certain levels of qualification in the Public Affairs Advancement and Recognition Program.

Vessel Examination

Vessel Examiner Qualification

Beta Courses

This non-credit course will guide you step by step through the requirements of performing a Vessel Safety Check.

The following courses are in the beta test phase; they are available to students but some features may not be functional at this time. Members are encouraged to take the course and provide feedback to the instructors.

Expense Reimbursement Claim Preparation and Processing

As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, you may have occasion to submit a claim for reimbursement of expenses you incur while conducting Coast Guard or Coast Guard Auxiliary business. This course discusses the factors that affect how these claims are authorized, submitted, and processed.

Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Policy

The Coast Guard Auxiliary Operations Policy is a course designed to acquaint you with the Operations Policy Manual. After taking this course, you should be able to take and pass the Operations Policy Manual examination.



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