I know the regs say we need to wear the AWU polo with the non-ODU blue cargo pants and boots. And, I know the alternative blazer uniform also exists. But I am curious whether it’s appropriate to wear the polo with anything other than the cargo pants.

I ask because there are times the polo and some khakis would be ideal. I was watching some local gold side recruiters recently and they were wearing USCG polos and khakis and it worked.

There are times we don’t need the operational look that the cargo pants and boots bring, but the polos might make us more approachable. Is there anything that might allow them to be worn with another kind of pants, like khakis? Could be good for PE or more business casual community meetings, especially when there are security concerns around the uniform.

Following the active/reserve duty, the Auxiliary Chief Counsel's office has released a GOAD.

https://wow.uscgaux.info/content.php?unit=IT-GROUP&category=chief-counsel-docs

You can only be an Auxiliarist to view this.

Here is what the Gold Side GOAD is: https://www.uscg.mil/Resources/Legal/GOAD_report/

I have just about given up on getting a member number. Going on almost 8 months. The wait sucks.

Hi everyone.

I was curious if anyone knew if I needed to upload my prior service ribbons/medals into auxdata or not? I know you're allowed to wear them as long as they are in the correct order still but I just wanted to make sure it wasn't something I needed to send up to my IS officer or anything.

My flotilia is letting me submit my own id photo for my IS to send up chain.

What color red background do we use?

Does anyone know why the classes say only a certain percentage is complete even though ive done the whole thing????

Quick uniform question as we have some confusion on this in our unit: If you go down to t-shirts in ODUs, do our t-shirts have to say “USCG Auxiliary”?

We have a few interpretations. One is that you have to have one that specifically says Auxiliary. Another is that you can have a the plain blue ODU undershirt that you can buy in packs at the Exchange. The last is that you can wear any USCG t-shirt, including your local station or sector.

What’s your reading?

I'm young and have a fruitful and growing career.

My wife asked me "what if you are injured and cannot continue to work?"

I know we are afforded some level of medical coverage, but does that cover any lost wages? What is that rate based on our civilian wage? What about long term disability?

I understand a majority of the AuxForce is retired, but this is a legitimate concern of mine.

Just some Pics from sail 250 NYC i wanted to share here from my time helping out.

Americas Tall Ship the Eagle Ofc , Some CG C130 Hercules during the Aerial Review and some CG Divers Enjoying their time .

I really do enjoy being an Aux PA in times like this .

An an IT I offer a "whole-day" CT/BQ class once every other month for new members who request an in-person training. The next one is in 2 days.

Someone who just submitted a membership application today wants to participate in it.

Would I be able to allow them to, and would I be able to wait until they have a membership # to log them in Auxdata?

Would love to know how many boxed breakfasts, lunches, and dinners I need to order haha

Thank you in advance!

Im finding that the AUXOPs that got certified in the pandemic that I need to do AUXOP things like com inspecs are grossly incompetent.

I drilled into this and found that the AUXOP specialty courses were self-tested during the pandemic.

Has leadership considered retesting these groups?

Im just signed up for the aux about two weeks ago I dont really feel like I’m doing much I’ve attended one online flotilla meeting but thats about it they told me I would be able to be more active when I’m a member officially and have the id card when should I be expecting that ?

I’d like to volunteer at some point

Does anyone have suggestions on how to keep your ribbons and minis from fraying?

I was thinking a dot of superglue at the ends?

TYIA

Is there a comprehensive how-to for those who are newer to HR? It seems that this is something that you just have to piece together. I think I have pulled together a good understanding, but this has been much more complicated than I feel like it should have been. With so many trying to get in and having problems, this is really something that should be streamlined. AAMS is better, but it is still clunky. When I make notes, they do not seem to show up.

Just frustrated.

Does anyone know how the hours are calculated for the Auxiliary Operations Service Award, specifically the O device? Is it based on U/W/Training hours of any surface/airborne operation or only specific mission codes? Recently the question came up in our flotilla and was curious if anyone new the answers as AUXMAN using the term activity code of “U/W, TRN, and ABN”.

Is there anyone with their jet ski operating for AUXILIARY?

Random thought. Has anyone else ever wondered why there is an air crew badge but no boat crew badge? The gold side has a boat forces badge and then a coxswain badge, but we only have the coxswain one. Wouldn’t it make sense to mirror them on this, like we do for aviation? It is a long qualification program, after all, and it would be nice to recognize people who put in the time and service.

Edit to add: I know that the boat forces badge for the gold side takes a lot more than qualification, but it at least recognizes long service.

I am going through the process of getting qualified for boat crew. I read that local law enforcement agencies still do the Search and Rescues on local lakes. My question: what do you actually do on a boat crew? TIA.

Edit: I would be near the lakes in Middle Tennessee.

Do you wear a utility uniform ? Service uniform ?

I know that I’m just setting foot in the auxiliary area, after the courses, and all of the prerequisites are done, do I get volunteered or is there a roster that the regular guard passes out for things to do? I know that they probably will tell me when I go through everything. But again, just trying to get a preview of things to come.

Hi,

I am a LPR, I just moved to Hawaii and I am interested in the CG Auxiliary. My understanding is that Green Card holders can be part of the Auxiliary on paper but in reality it is not allowed in most places.

I found conflicting information online, I was wondering if anyone knows the latests. I am planning to stop by and ask in person soon in any case. Thanks!

If you have a chance close to you, SAIL 250 is in full swing on the East Coast. Heading to Baltimore this weekend and then onto NYC over the 4th and finally Boston . Some posts on the East District pages. Plenty of auxiliary opportunities.

https://www.facebook.com/100064335353590/posts/pfbid0stRnFjZ1dYRReuNrap1295MzxRRAdwBhKtC3n7n1rG3c73W44DuXobxosa4JJKtvl/