The following is a listing of some of the information on the World Wide Web
(Internet) that pertains to this program.
Memorandums of Understanding
(MOU)
MOU For
Employment of the USCG Auxiliary in Support of the MEP Program
MOU for Employment of the
USCG Auxiliary in Support of the MS&EP Missions in the 7th USCG District
AOR
National and District Websites
Marine Safety Programs
The Commandant has
authorized USCG Auxiliarists to wear the Marine Safety
Qualification Insignia. (See also ALCOAST 183/01).
Trident Program
The Trident Education Program was announced at N-TRAIN
and Safety Lines
Vol.2 No. 2 (March 2001) as a baseline training program for Auxiliary
members involved in the Marine Safety and Environmental Protection programs.
This program includes existing materials from the Coast Guard, Coast Guard Institute, the Center for Marine Conservation (CMC) and
excerpts from the U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Manual Volume I. Elements
include “Incident Command System Orientation,” “Initial Indoctrination -- Marine
Inspector” Course, “Initial Indoctrination -- Port Operations” Course, and the
“Good Mate Manual” from CMC. Enrollment in USCG Institute courses is through
your local CG Education Officer. See your USCG Auxiliary Member Training (MT)
officer for assistance.
USCG Marine Safety Manual
The excerpts from
the Marine Safety Manual Volume 1 provides an overview of the Coast Guard’s
Marine Safety program.
Incident Command System
The Incident
Command System Orientation course (ICS Level 100) is designed to help the
student understand the principles of the Incident Command System and how to use
it. It acquaints the student with basic ICS structure, terminology and usage in
emergency response situations.
Initial Indoctrination - Marine Inspector
The Initial
Indoctrination -- Marine Inspector course is available from the Coast Guard
Institute. It provides introductory knowledge for those entering the marine
safety field for those who are assigned to marine inspection duties.
The course Initial
Indoctrination Marine Inspection Course is available for downloading.
Initial Indoctrination - Port Operations
The Initial
Indoctrination -- Port Operations course provides introductory knowledge for
those entering the marine safety field who are assigned port safety, security,
and/or response duties. No download is available at this time.
Good Mate Manual
The "Good Mate Manual" from the Center for Marine Conservation (is
coming this summer!
Other web sites of interest:
Although not part of the Trident Program the following
courses from the Coast Guard Institute might be of interest:
Hazardous Material
The researcher has been unable to determine if this
program is available in USCG Auxiliary District 7.
Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety
In support of Coast Guard efforts
to improve commercial fishing vessel (CFV) safety, the Auxiliary is training and
assigning dockside examiners. These members conduct CFV exams dockside and
inspect both the boat and the safety equipment carried on board. Just like the
Auxiliary’s CME program for recreational boats, participation is voluntary and
there is no penalty if a boat fails the exam. Safety Lines Vol. 1
No. 2
Dockwalker Program
A companion to the CFV safety check program is
the “Dockwalker” program. This program provides members who may not have the
time or interest to train for the specialized work of vessel inspectors the
opportunity to act as dockside public affairs officers. Dock-walkers provide
critical information materials to fishing vessel crews. They are frequently the
first point of contact with the fishermen and are able to encourage the
voluntary dockside exam. Safety Lines Vol. 2
No.1
Uninspected Passenger Vessel Safety
Harbor Observer/Specialist Programs
The researcher was unable to determine if this program is
available in USCG Auxiliary District 7.
The following web sites may be of interest:
Strategic Planning
Emergency Response Planning
State Emergency Management Offices in USCG Auxiliary District 7 Area
of Responsibility
For Emergency Management Offices
in other states, see the FEMA
Regional Offices Web Page and click the link for State Emergency Management
Agencies and Offices.
Related Topic - Emergency Communications
Other web sites of interest:
Environmental Protection and Sea Partners Programs
Special Projects
Waterways Management
Opportunities To Serve
Check the USCG Auxiliary Job Search for opportunities to
serve the Coast Guard in the 7th District.
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