The DECEMBER. 1976aVI atorOFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

National Officers 1977

ROBERT L. HORTON and CAROL YNNAVCO

THEODORE JOHNSON and MYRTLE'""""'1.--.., NARCO(C)

AIME R. BERNARD and JUNENARCO(W)

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The NavigatorNational Publication

U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEEU. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

NACO Anderson A. CordillNAVCO J. Kevin MitchellNARCOE Foster W. MontgomeryNARCOC Dr. Robert J. HortonNARCO W Gus MarinelloNIPCO Harold B. HaneyCHDIRAUX Merrill K. Wood, USCG

PUBLICATION OFFICER

Mary Ruth Bird, EditorP. O. Box 187Buford, Georgia 30518Phone: Area 404 945-8833

CREDITThe Navigator wishes to thank Bob Baeten, C. G.

Photographer of District 5 for the pictures made at theFall Conference.His cooperation, ideas and general help are grate-

fully received.

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONSDistrict 5 . Baltimore, Dr. Karl Oerlein, teaching ser-vice to Summer Methodist Camp.

District 12Certificates of Operational MeritRobert P. BauerRobert T. EversMargaret A. JaegerMarvin C. JaegerJohn F. WhittingtonElizabeth C. Whittington

13th District C. G. Certificate of Operational Merit to:Alvin L. WilsonLawrence W. LobanKenneth M. GilbertsonRichard G. BennetteRoger H. DrescherDelbert BushA.J. Hopper

Honorary Membership for Honorable Arthur A.Link, Governor of North Dakota for his full support ofBoating Safety and the C. G. Auxiliary.

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Hi, I'm back again. Did you ever try to function whenyou weren't sure of the Rules? Does your Flotilla andDivision have "Standing Rules" to cover local policyand procedure? If so, do you know what the Rulesare? If not, check wi th your Flotilla Commander orDivision Captain as appropriate. If your unit does nothave "Standing Rules", check CG-412. It has excel-lent samples that can be used with little modification.Ask your Division Captain for your District's approvalprocedures.

NEWSLETTER AWARDSAll Flotillas are requested to send a copy of each of

their newsletters published this year to their DistrictPublication Officer.Each District will select their best newsletter in their

District and send it to the DVCAP, P. O. Box 187,Buford, Georgia 30518.These newsletters must be in the hands of the Nation-

al Publication Officer by the 1st of April. Also DistrictMagazines must be sent in at the same time.The judging will take place in San Antonio at the

Spring National Conference.

NATIONAL SPRING CONFERENCESt. Anthony Hotel in San Antonio, Texas will be the

scene of the National Spring Conference April 28ththrough the 30th.Complete information in March 1977 issue of the

NAVIGATOR.

The Fall Conference Commodore's Ball was anunique opportunity to photograph our new NationalOfficers in their evening dress with the Commandantof the Coast Guard, Adm. Owen Siler. Noted fromleft to right are NARCOE Lloyd Furber, NARCO WAime Bernard, NACO Kevin Mitchell, Adm. Siler,NA VCO Robert Horton and NARCOC Ted Johnson.The second picture is prettier and feminine. The

wives of OUT National Officers are shown with Mrs.Siler and are as follows, left to right: Kay Furber,Carolyn Horton, Bette Siler, Wynnifred Mitchell,Myrtle Johnson and June Bernard.

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DECEMBER, 1976 PAGE 3

From the Bridge

NATIONALCOMMODORE

Anderson A. Cordill

As this is written the records for 1976 indicate an-other banner year for our organization. Not only hasour membership increased, but the number of Auxil-iarists participating in advanced training or earningqualifications as Examiners, Instructors, Communica-tions and Aircraft Inspectors has markedly increased.The number of Public Education Classes and Patrolsshould set new records of accomplishment.As your National Commodore for 1975-76, it has

been a pleasure to meet and greet literally thousandsof Auxiliarists in all of our 18 Districts and Regions.I have found the same hand of friendship extended tome as a fellow Auxiliarist, from Alaska to Hawaii, fromFlorida to Maine, and all of the intervening stateswithin these United States. Your contributions to yourfellow man and his welfare through your participationin Public Education, Member Training, Courtesy Ex-aminations, Patrols, Boat Shows, the AIM program,and the many other ways in which the Coast GuardAuxiliary participates in boating safety education,have been nothing short of tremendous. In speakingof your accomplishments to the State Boating Law Ad-ministrators, the National Association of Engine andBoat Manufacturers, the USPS and other nationalorganizations, I have taken great pride in the fact thatthe United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the finestnautically oriented volunteer service organization inthe United States. Your records speak for themselves.Themanhours, effort and professional knowledge madeavailable to the boating public and to the United StatesCoast Guard in these programs stand as continuingproof that in this year of our 200th anniversary as anation, more than 47,000 members of the Auxiliary areas dedicated today in their belief in the value of thecitizen volunteer as were our forefathers 200 yearsago.Space will not permit me the privilege of naming in-

dividuals who have made major contributions, nor ofthe pleasure I have had at attending almost 100 Districtand Regional conferences during the four years I serv-ed as National Vice Commodore and as National Com-modore.Thousands of you have "responded" to our requests

for improved quality in our performances by takingadvantage of the opportunities available in the advanc-ed training courses, and in qualifying as AUXOP mem-bers. The members of the National Staff have givenunselfishly of their time and talents in developing andproviding improved materials through which we canimprove our own quality and by providing improvedand updated materials for our use in dealing with our

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fellow boatmen.Your National elected officers have been both respon-

sible and responsive in their guidance in developing thecontinued course and objectives for the Auxiliary.The contributions of the Chief Director, his staff andthe Directors and their staffs, both past and presen t,are recognized and appreciated. The Chief, Office ofBoating Safety, and his staff are attaching increasingimportance to our work with every passing day. TheCommandant and the senior members of the Head-quarters Staff, responsible for programs in which theAuxiliary is a participant, have become even moreaware of our efforts, as the result of AUXMIS. In add-ition, and in cooperation with the Chief Director ofAuxiliary, increased efforts have been made to acquaintother organizations and associations with the purposes,objectives and accomplishments of our organization.

In closing and with all humility, I sincerely thankeach and everyone of you for your contributions. Toeach and everyone of you, a hearty "well done." Asnew hands assume control at National, District, Divi-sion and Flotilla levels as of 1 January 1977, I am con-fident their training, dedication and willingness to as-sume responsibility, will provide the continuing chart-ing of our course to even greater accomplishments thanwe have achieved to date, and our current records area reflection of the highest order of team work and de-sire to achieve that have been recorded in the annalsof the Auxiliary up to this point in time.Quality in all our efforts marks the true maturity of

the Auxiliary and the individual Auxiliarist, We can'tallow ourselves to be trapped in any form of a "num-bers game" unless those numbers actually representqualified, actual performance, doing the best that wecan do with the time and skills we can individually con-tribute. The Auxiliary is the slim of the whole and notanyone person or small group of people at any levelwithin our organization. It has been a privilege toserve with you. Helen and I both wish you "fair windsand following seas" in all of your future endeavors.We'll still be around to make our contributions in anymanner that we can.

WEATHERINSTRUCTOR~Remarming of Ocean Weather Station HotelOn 1 August 1976, the USCGC INGHAM remanned

Ocean Weather Station HOTEL 200 miles east of theVirginia Capes. in a quarter million square mile "blindspot" between Nantucket Island, Cape Hatteras, N. Cand Bermuda. This area is frequently the spawninggrounds for severe storms approaching the Northeast.Manned for the purpose of providing meteorologicalcoverage for the Northeast and Middle Atlantic statesduring both the hurricane and winter storm seasons,Ocean Weather Station HOTEL serves to improve theaccuracy and timeliness of weather forecasts in theNortheast and adjacent waters. This Ocean WeatherStation is continuously manned by Coast Guard cut-ters from 1 August to 15 April with a vessel on standbyduring June and July.

Commandant's Bulletin 16 August 1976

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NATIONALVICE COMMODORE

J. Kevin Mitchell

IS PUBLIC EDUCATION FREE?I would like to quote an article that appeared in the

September, 1976, issue of the Navigator.

"IS PUBLIC EDUCATION FREE? There has beensome "confusion" about one aspect of the Public Educa-tion program as regulated by section 4-0-1 of the Auxi-liary Manual, CG-305 (pages 71 and 72). This sectionconcerns the maximum allowable REGISTRATIONFEES for Public Education courses. The intent (andpolicy) of this section applies to the ENTIRE COURSE.Therefore, if a Flotilla is conducting a BS&S coursethere will only be one registration fee for the entirecourse, and not a separate fee for the first six lessonsand additional fees for each elective lesson taught."

I realize that you must, in most cases, require a regis-tration fee. I do feel that the general public should bemade aware of the fact that a FEE is to be charged andjust what that FEE covers. I do not feel it is good policyto advertise a FREE BOATING COURSE and havethose people interested show up and be advised that theyhave to pay a FEE in order to participate.

It is most essential that we face the fact that in thisday and time we may. and do, run into problems withour advertising about FREE BOATING COURSES.Each of you is doing an outstanding job in the field ofEDUCATION and I would offer a suggestion. If youhave any doubt about where you stand please checkwith your Director of Auxiliary.EDUCATION is one of our most valuable assets.

Think of the good you are doing and make every effortnot to tarnish our image.

I am deeply honored to be taking the helm as yourNational Commodore on 1 January 1977. I assure youthat I will do all in my power to represent our organiza-tion to the best of my ability. My interest is first to youas individual Auxiliarists, and we shall endeavor to seethat you receive all of the help that you need to carryon the fine tradition of the United States Coast GuardAuxiliary.

I sincerely hope that this year has been one of prideand accomplishment for you in those things that setyou apart from the rest of the world as an AUXILIA-RIST. May the Holiday Season be one of peace andcontentment as well as pleasurable to you and yourloved ones.

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TO: All AuxiliaristsSUBJECT: Disenrollmen Is1. For the last several years analyses have been

made in various Districts and Regions on the reasonsfor disenrollments. In most everyone of these studiesthe largest single reason for involuntary disenrollmentswas "Inactivity." Both CG-305 and CG-412 outlinevarious provisions for initiating disenrollment actions.Obviously, inactivity is difficult to define.2. Many Auxiliarists who have worked long and

industriously in the Auxiliary sometimes believe thatfull recognition will be given to their past performancesand that they need no longer participate at the Flotillalevel in any way, other than paying their dues annually.Based on our data, the simple fact you pay your duesdoesn't indicate to many new Flotilla Commandersthat you are "active" insofar as the Flotilla is concern-ed. Continued absence at Flotilla meetings simplymeans the new officers may not know you personallyand may not know of your prior contributions. This,plus the fact that they have a mission to perform in ourvarious programs means simply that sooner or lateryou will be considered for disenrollment, since they nolonger consider you an "active" participant in Auxiliaryprograms.3. I am asking every member of the Auxiliary who

can physically attend a meeting to participate at theFlotilla level by attending at least 50% of your Flotillameetings during the coming year. If because of job-related problems or other reasons you can't attend thatnumber of meetings, I am asking each of you personallyto acquaint your newly elected Flotilla Commanderwith your reasons for lack of direct participation in yourFlotilla activities, and to let him know how or what youcan do, to contribute to the success of your Flotilla.It is your Flotilla. Its success or failure depends onthe contribution or lack of contribution, as the case maybe, by each member. If you have moved and travel isa serious problem, make that fact known to your newCommander. Don't wait until you are advised thatyou are being considered for disenrollment. I knowthere are many valid reasons members have for request-ingdisenrollment, but you as the individual member arealso responsible for the fact that by your lack of actionyou may become a candidate for involuntary disenroll-ment. If it has been some time since you attended aFlotilla meeting, make it a point to attend the next one.You may be surprised to find the new officers and themembers are doing a job and would like to have youaboard for any positive contribution you can make toassure the success of the Flotilla in 1977.

A. A. CordillNational Commodore

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NATIONALREARCOMMODORECENTRAL

Robert L. Horton

It was an ancient seer who said that criticizing an-other man's oration is a simple thing, but to make abetter one in its place is a task exceedingly difficult.The galleries are full of critics. They play no ball.They fight no fights. They make no mistakes, becausethey attempt nothing.I've heard football officials make the comment that

they felt they had never missed a foul, or failed to ad-minister a penalty properly. I have just one commentfor these people. "They've officiated very few games".I refereed football for some 23 years and during thattime I missed my share and then some. I've heardleather pop many a time behind my back and knew afoul had been committed. Yet I was helpless to actbecause I had not seen the initial contact or in fact,any contact at alL Thanks to my fellow officials on thefield, most of those illegal acts were seen and flagged.What does this have to do with Auxiliary? A pretty

good parallel I'd say. Auxiliary is a game. In fact somuch so that only one poor player or one player thatdidn't show up has often caused the game to be lost.True, this game is fun, and should be. As some of youhave heard me comment in times past, I'm a firmbeliever in the fourth cornerstone. And yet, this gameis serious business. Especially so for that recreationalboater who came to PE class expecting a well-taughtclass or course and found he had heard inadequate orimproper information. Or that boater who sought athorough and adequate Courtesy Motorboat Examina-tion and received only a cursory once-over from theexaminer, an examiner who either didn't know or didn'tcare. Or maybe even worse: that SAR call that camein and either wasn't answered or else was answeredby an Auxiliarist who had neither the professionalismnor the desire to carry out his mission in the traditionalCoast Guard/Coast Guard Auxiliary manner.You say: "I'm criticizing". Yes, I am. I believe it's

my privilege to criticize. Why? Because as one Direc-tor of Auxiliary used to say: "I've worn the cloth".I still do. I've taught those PE classes and courses.I've done those CME's in 90 weather. I've rolled out ofa nice warm bed in the middle of the night duringFebruary winter to answer a SAR call. And yet, forthe 27 years or so of my Auxiliary life, I've made mis-takes and continue tomake them. I'll probably continueto make them in the future. That's the name of thegame. Spelled with three simple letters: TRYCan you just imagine what kind of Auxiliary we

would have were it possible to preclude all mistakes?

To be perfect in every way? A beautiful Utopia impos-sible to conceive, yet a joy to try. The world has a lotof respect for the fellow who tries and occasionallyfails, but very little for one who never makes the ef.fort. I'm sure that during the next year, the NationalBoard, Executive Committee, and Staff will makemistakes. I'm just as sure a few mistakes will be madein the Flotilla. Division, and District levels as well.Hopefully we all can hold these mistakes to a mini-mum, work together in the spirit ofteamship, and makea greater inroad into our efforts to better professionalizethe Auxiliary and its activities.The space available to this column and my ability to

express in words appreciation and thanks for a job welldone are much too limited to even begin to try. It hasbeen a real pleasure to have tried to work for you,the Auxiliary membership, during the past two years,and I'm looking forward with still more enthusiasm tothe next two years of our association and activity, andthe real privilege you have given me to serve as yourNational Vice Commodore.

s roAST GU.JLlARY

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Who is she? Meet Dorothy K. Benham (MISSAMERICA 1977.) and she is now the proud owner ofOne of the new Auxiliary Trshirts from the First CoastGuard District Auxiliary.This pohto was taken during her most recent visit

to Boston, Mass.Her friends call her Dot and she now has 47,000 new

friends. Miss America stated she will wear her newshirt proudly in the hope of drawing attention to safeboating.

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NATIONALREARCOMMODOREWESTERN

Gus Marinello

It has been a distinct pleasure and certainly a greathonor to have had the opportunity to serve as NationalRear Commodore (WA).Traveling throughout the various Districts, meeting

with Auxiliarists and Coast Guard officers in other areas,as well as in the Western Area, has only served to rein-force my high regard and affection for our organization.As my term of office comes to its conclusion I am leftwith the feeling that the sincerity and dedication ofAuxiliarists and all Coast Guard officers to Auxiliaryand its purposes is phenomenal. The opportunity toserve such a remarkable organization has been a mostenriching experience and one I will always cherish.I wish to extend my best wishes for continued success

to all elected and staff officers throughout Auxiliary.We have every reason to look toward the achievementof our 1977 goals with complete confidence.

Gus MarinelloNARCO (WA)

"Leader T~"If you are an elected or appointed officer at any

level and aren't satisfied with the results of your ef-forts, why not try the "Event Minus 90 Days" idea.What is it? Let's take National Safe Boating Week asan example. If your event day is 1 June you shouldhave presented your complete plans and discussed itat your Flotilla Meeting not later than the March meet-ing. Even then, you may have only the April and Maystaff and Flotilla meetings to re-announce and adjustyour plans, recruit the members who you need to par-ticipate, obtain and place posters and advertising, andall the other details necessary for a really successfulevent. Every good plan covers "what is to be done,""when," "where," "who will do it," and especially"why it is important" to your group and the Auxiliary.Be sure your plan is complete; that you .01' your StaffOfficer have communicated with everyone concerned.Offer an opportunity for questions and answers. Do a"Quality" job!Do you have any "tips" you would like to share with

other Auxiliarists?

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IMMEDIATE PASTNATIONALCOMMODORE

Harold B. Haney

On a recent visit to Electronic Beach, a Coast Guardfacility in Cape May County, N. J., my attention wasattracted to a sign which read, "When the going getstough, the tough get going."That sign reminded me of many Auxiliarists I have

had the pleasure of being associated with over the years- give them a challenge and step back before theyoverwhelm you with their efforts. Naturally, to everyaction there is a reaction. My mind then brought to thefore that there were also the others - Auxiliarists Iknew who were quick on the draw. Ask them to pulltheir oar and they were quick to draw back from thearea of action.This all led me to wonder how you would react to a

little quiz. Suppose most other mem bel'S of your Flotil-la contributed as much to the Flotilla's program asyou do - would your interest in remaining as a mem-ber be sustained?If everyone conducted themselves at a meeting- as

you conduct yourself - would you attend meetings?If every member brought in as many new members asyou did - would your Flotilla grow larger, or smaller?If every member devoted as much time to making

new members feel at home as you do - would thosenew members remain as members? If every membersupported his officers as much as you support yours -would your Flotilla have more or less trouble interest-ing qualified individuals to seek office?If your fellow Auxiliarists followed your example in

conduct in uniform and the wearing of the uniform -would your Flotilla's image improve or disintegrate?If you are an instructor and every other instructor inyour Flotilla prepared themselves as thoroughly as youprepare yourself for a PEC - would the class attendanceremain high or would it fade away?I could go through CME, etc., but I hope you have

gotten the message by now. Your Flotilla, and theAuxiliary, reflect you.

THOSE OF YOU WHO THINK YOU KNOWIT ALL UPSET THOSE OF US WHO DO.

NAPDIC

Max E. LawrencePresident

BE PROUDBE PREPARED

As we enter 1977 and prepare for another productiveCG AUX year let's look back just a bit and be proud ofpast accomplishments.This past year 1976 marked not only our nation's

200th year but also our parent Coast Guard Academy'slOOthyear and our Auxiliary's 25th year as a truly na-tional organization (our first Nat'l. Commodore Poun-cey served as such in 1951-52).Just as the recounting over the past few months of

our American heritage makes us proud so, too, doesreading the Centennial Issue of "The Bulletin" (US-CGA Alumni Assn.) publicizing the hi-lites of the first100 years of the CG Academy. - So, too, does the read-ing of "The Coast Guard Auxiliary: A Proud Tradi-tion - A Worthy Mission" by LCDR Prout. - So, too,does the reading of the first edition of our Auxiliary'shistory by PDCO Blanchard and presently being editedby PDCO Stratton.In all this we Americans/we members of the Coast

Guard family cannot be other than justifiably proudof those years of humanitarian endeavor.However, as we Americans consider the state of

-the world, as we Auxiliarists consider the probabletasks confronting our Coast Guard; be prepared!Those past proud years should/must serve but as aspringboard for accomplishing tomorrow's seemingimpossibilities.For you Past District Commodores, many of whom

have been active all and more of the 25 years sincethe Auxiliary became a Truly National Organization:Are you a Life Member of the USCG AUX? CG-

305, Para. I-B-5 reads "Past District Commodoresmay request and may be accorded life membership inrecognition of their service to the Auxiliary." Checkthe 305. The certificate of membership is a real beauty-a prized possession.The NAPDIC officers of 1976 were re-elected for

1977 at the Baltimore Conference. Ray Donnell, PDCO(5), continues as V. Pres. and in charge of liaison withPast Captain's Assns. Robert Parkins, PDCO (2ER)continues as Secy. Treas. and continues to seek newmembers. His address is 1935 Drake Ave., McKeesport,PA 15135. The increased annual dues are $9. Comeaboard!Come aboard, Commodores, and be prepared to

help to make the coming years as proud as the past!

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ATTENTION ALL ELECTED OFFICERSSince many of you will be serving as the senior elect-

ed officer of your unit for the first time, the followingextract from CG-412 (pages 115 and 116) is furnishedfor your convenience. Flotilla meetings may be class-ified into two parts, a business meeting and a generalmeeting.A suggested order of business (Agenda) for the busi-

ness meeting should follow this outline:1. Call to Order: (Call the meeting to order, requestthe audience to rise, and recite the Pledge of Allegianceto the Flag, shown on page 116, CGO 412).2. Roll Call of Officers:3. Introduction of Guests, Official visitors and newmembers:4. The Minutes of the last meeting:5. Communications received, (these may be summariz-ed by the reporting officer, however the date, subjectmatter and any important instructions or changes ofinstructions pertaining to the Auxiliary or Auxiliaristsor matters of importance related to the Auxiliary orAuxiliarists should be included in this verbal report).6. Completion of Old Business:7. Reports of Elected Officers, reports of Staff Offi-cers and committees: (The Staff Officers should alwaysreport on current activities, total achievements to date,and any activities scheduled prior to the next regularmeeting of the Flotilla, even further in advance if theactivity requires special planning to permit participa-tion.)8. New Business:9. Adjournment of business meeting and the intro-duction of the general meeting, which may be an in-flotilla training session, social activity, guest speaker,etc.It is highly recommended that all newly elected Flotil-

la and Division officers thoroughly review Chapter 1and Chapter 2 (at least) of CG-412. In addition youshould review CG-305 thoroughly enough that you arefamiliar with the policies and provisions established forthe organization and administration of Coast GuardAuxiliary actions and activities. CG-305 is the basichandbook for the Auxiliarist and the Auxiliary. Anyquestions concerning policy should initially be referredto CG-305. CG-302 contains member training policies,CG-289 contains courtesy motorboat examinationpolicies, and CG-404 covers uniforms and Coast Guardawards. All of these publications contain information,policy and guidance of such importance that everyelected officer should make himself sufficiently famil-iar with the contents thereof that he can quickly go tothe appropriate references for detailed information.Obviously, very few of us can memorize all of thesereferences. We should, however, be sufficiently famil-iar with them that they can indeed be used as a "ready"reference whenever questions arise. In addition to theseCoast Guard publications, your District has issued pub-lications governing internal procedures and policiespertinent to your District. You should have the samefamiliarity with these publications that you developwith the numbered Coast Guard manuals. A knowledgeof your subject matter is essential if you are to speakwith authority.

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ATIENTION FLOTILLA COMMANDERSThe following prologue is reprinted for your con-

venience. The prologue should be given to every newmember at the time he is presented with the Basic Qual-ification Certificate. Following the prologue, you shouldrequest the audience to rise, and administer the pledgeto the new members.

PROLOGUE FOR NEW MEMBERSThe Pledge you are about to take brings you into an

organization dedicated to the promotion of boatingsafety and to assisting the Coast Guard in carrying outits civil functions. In accepting membership in thisorganization, you do so as a volunteer. However, thisdoes not mean that you are without certain responsibi-lities and obligations. Your pledge to support theCoast Guard Auxiliary and its purposes included a pro-mise to make a conscientious effort to participate inthe Auxiliary's programs to the very best of your abil-ity ... as time and circumstances permit.As an Auxiliarist, you will be able to contribute to

boating safety, with its reward of lives saved and in-juries avoided, through the Auxiliary's CourtesyMotorboat Examination program and Public Educationcourses. In many areas of the country, operationallyoriented Auxiliarists make major contributions inassisting the Coast Guard's Search and Rescue Opera-tions. Your value to the Coast Guard can be furtherenhanced by a program of continuous education inboating safety. Finally, through these programs; youbenefit materially from fellowship with other dedicatedAuxiliarists.As an Aux.iliarist, you enjoy certain privileges. among

them, the honor to wear the official uniform and flythe Auxiliary ensign. Wear the uniform neatly andcorrectly, and fly the "Blue Ensign" proudly. Remem-ber that. at all times, your conduct reflects on the imageof the Auxiliary, and the Coast Guard itself.Your officers are selected by you, the member. How-

ever, the success of their administration depends onthe support you give them. The satisfaction you derivefrom your Auxiliary membership will be in proportionto your participation in these various programs. If youfeel that you can be an active, vital member ... pleaserepeat after me. . .(EVERYONE PLEASE RISE)(PLEDGE IS ON PAGE 83, CG-305).

PLEDGE

DIart Updatilg a Necessity

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If our brothers of the flying fraterni ty were as seriousabout chart updating as the boating fraternity, severalpeople would still be alive today.In 1971 a Pan Am 707, on a scheduled flight was

approaching Manila, in the Philippines. The craft wasunder actual Instrument Flight Rule conditions. Thepilot descended below the prescribed flight path. Theplane crashed into 3,173 foot Mt. Kanunay.In the ensuing litigation, the court found that this

3,173 foot mountain was not mentioned on the Jeppe-

DECEMBER, 1976

ATIENTION FLOTILLA COMMANDERSAND DIVISION CAPTAINS

The following prologue should be administered to allnewly elected officers when they are being sworn in.You should read the prologue, then ask the audienceto rise and administer the oath of office as shown onpage 83, CG-305.

PROLOGUE FOR NEW OFFICERSThe Pledge you are about to take admits you to an

Office of great honor. Along with this honor, you mustbe prepared to accept certain administrative responsi-bilities and obligations.

The success of your administration is measured inseveral ways, first, the District cumulative summary of(Flotilla} (Division) activities in our basic programs ofpublic education, courtesy examinations, and opera-tions. The other yardstick is membership growth andretention.

Your job is to develop all of these programs to themaximum efficiency that conditions in your area per-mit. Further, it is your responsibility to encourage astrong public relations program; through cooperationwith the various news media and special Auxiliaryevents, such as Academy Introduction Mission, andNational Safe Boating Week. In addition, you are ex-pected to encourage closer liaison between the Auxiliaryand local Coast Guard units, constantly remindingthe membership that their actions reflect not only onthe Auxiliary, but the Coast Guard itself.

You, as a leader, are charged with maintaining highstandards in all Auxiliary programs, plus membershiptraining and facility inspections, never compromisinghonesty and in tegrity.With the full realization of the demands of the office

in terms of time, travel, and dedication to the duties ofleadership, are you willing to accept this honor?Please repeat after me... (EVERYONE PLEASE RISE)(PLEDGE IS ON PAGE 83, CG-305).

PLEDGE

DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATORFEBRUARY 5, 1977

son approach plate. Further, the court ruled that theapproach plate was a "product" and not a "service".Being a "product", Jeppeson & Co. could not raise anycontributory negligence on the part of the flight crewas a defense, and, therefore, was held liable in theaction.The judgment rendered against Jeppeson & Co. was

in the sum of 5.7 million dollars. This judgment is sub-ject to appeal.The foregoing is another reason for continual chart

updating.Dennis L. Woodman, J.D.

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WashingtonLetter

By Headquarters Staff

Capt. Merrill K.Wood,USCGChief Director Auxiliary

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In many parts of the country this is the season of theyear for boats to hibernate, but that doesn't meanAuxiliary boaters, too. As you know well, this is thetime to put extra effort into the boating safety educa-tion program. More than a half million people enroll-ed in Auxiliary courses in '76 and that was bound tohave an impact on boating safety. But stepping upboating education at this time of year means more thanPEC, it means "winterizing" Auxiliarists, too. This isthe time for advanced member training courses - thetime for individual Auxiliarists to work on achievingthe AUXOP qualification. There is no end to the learn-ing process; the more you know the more valuableyour contributions. So turn to and sail into 1977 withconfidence.

WORKSHOPSOne good way to improve 1977 is by attending a work-

shop. Here is the new tentative workshop scheduleplanned for Instructors and Courtesy Examiners:

COURTESYINSTRUCTORS LOCATION EXAMINERS11-15 July Petaluma, CA 18-22 July25-29 July Yorktown, VA 1-5 August27 Aug-2 Sept Ft. Knox, KY 27 Aug-2 SeptEach Instructor Workshop will be able to accomo-

date 15 attendees. CE Workshops 25 attendees. Quali-fied Auxiliarists will find one of these workshops avery helpful way to advance knowledge and gathervaluable information for enjoying their specialty more.By sharing the expertise, they make an important con-tribution to their Flotilla. In the past, these workshopshave drawn rave reviews from attendees. If you areinterested, contact your Director of Auxiliary for detailsand how to apply.

CONFERENCESFor those of you scheduling your vacations to include

a national conference or workshop you will want toknow not only the workshop schedules but that thespring conference will be held in San Antonio, TX,during the week of 25 April. The fall conference willprobably be held in Louisville, KY, during the week of12 September.

DISPLAY YOUR IDEASAll Auxiliarists are invited to participate in a POSTER

CONTEST. Be creative! - dust off those ideas you had

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for better Auxiliary posters - and make. up an eye-catching poster of your own. What would you like toget across about CME, PEC, a membership drive, orother boating safety-related subject? This is your op-portunity, put it in print! Think in terms of the Auxil-iary poster sizes, 10 by 14 and 17 by 22. All postersshould have the originator's name, address, and phonenumber on the back, and should be submitted to Com-mandant, G-BAE-l, U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters,Washington, D. C. 20590, by 28 February 1977.Entries will be judged by headquarters and the Auxi-

liary Public Relations Department. Recognition willbe given to the winners.

IN PRINTA new Boat Show Guide, prepared by the National

Staff, is being reviewed by the Chief Director's Staffand should be in print very shortly. The guide will pro-vide assistance in planning and manning AuxiliaryBoating Safety displays at Boat Shows.A subject much on the mind of Coast Guard research-

ers these days in Hypothermia. A new pamphlet, "Hy-pothermia and Cold Water Survival," Aux 202, hasbeen developed. The pamphlet, an Instructor Guide,and slides will be available about the first of the year.The Guide and Slides can be used to put on a lecture atcommunity club meetings, scouts, boating groups etc.And it can be used in conjunction with other AuxiliaryPublic Education courses.The update of "Emergency Repairs Afloat," CG-151,

is already at the printer and should be arriving at theDirector's offices for distribution soon. CEs and PEsshould find it especially valuable.G-BAE ETCETERA, ETCETERA, ETCETERAMuch has been said and printed in the past months

about the reorganization within the Coast Guard Officeof Boating Safety. Since you know that within the Of-fice of Boating Safety the Chief Director now headsa division which includes Education as well as Auxil-iary, you might find it interesting to see where the vari-ous responsibilities fall in this division.

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Auxiliary And Education Division

GBAEChief Director of Auxiliary and National Coordina-

tor for Boating Education. As such develops policy,plans, and procedures.Budget, Planning, and Special Programs Staff

GBAE-lMaintains essential records through the Auxiliary

Management Information (AUXMIS) system. Co-ordinates Auxiliary publicity distribution to publicand Coast Guard personnel. Coordinates NationalConferences. Develops Auxiliary manuals and publi-cations. Reviews investigative reports involving Auxil-iary damage claims. Assists in development of budge-tary requirements.

Logistics BranchGBAE-2Arranges for printing and distribution of member

training material, examinations, manuals, and pam-phlets. Maintains stock of publications. Coordinatesrequired revision of Coast Guard forms. Developsinput for manuals, publications, notices and instruc-tions. Updates posters and decals required annuallyin promoting Auxiliary programs.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE OFTHE AUXILIARY AND EDUCATION

DIVISION

Operations and Member Training BranchGBAE-3Coordinates with Auxiliary Department Chief, Op-

erations on authorized operations programs: CME,Patrols, and Chart Updating. Coordinates Auxiliaryactivities with cognizant Coast Guard offices in SARand Communications; and, within the Office BoatingSafety, with the Boating Technical Division (GBBT)and the Operator Compliance Branch (GBLC-2).Develops member training programs, and input to pub-lications, notices, and instructions.

Boating Education BranchGBAE-4Coordinates and provides technical review of boat-

ing education material. Promotes State Boating educa-tion programs. Plans and monitors research and devel-opment projects pertaining to boat operators. Devel-ops and maintains reference library of printed andaudio/visual materials. Designs and prepares suchmaterial. Coordinates education efforts with NationalWeather Service, Federal Communications Commis-sion, and Radio Technical Commission for Marine Ser-vice. Determines input for manuals, publications, andinstructions necessary for Auxiliary public educationprogram.

CHIEFOFFICE OFBOATINGSAFETY

DEPUTYCHIEF

CHIEFAUXILIARY AND EDUCATION

DIVISION

DEPUTYCHIEF

GBAElPLANNING, BUDGET

& SPECIALPROGRAMS STAFF

GBAF.2LOGISTICSBRANCH

GBAE-3.AUXILIARY OPS& MEMB~;R TRNG

BRANCH

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Marine Dealer Campaign - Phase IIPhase II of the Marine Dealer Visit Campaign is get-

ting underway. Directors are assembling Marine DealerInformation packages for distribution by Auxiliaristsbeing designated as qualified Marine Dealer visitors.In the package will be copies of the "Pocket Guide forVisual Distress Signals", "Federal Requirements forRecreational Boats", "Safety Standards for BackyardBoat Builders", "Skippers Outboard Special Textbook","Marine Dealer Information Booklet", and three Auxil-iary pamphlets; "The Coast Guard Auxiliary", "Thisis the Seal of Safety", and "Free Boating Courses -Free Courtesy Examinations."

Cooperating Marine Dealer decals, dealer pledges,and counter top literature display racks are ready forthe dealers, too. 1 February is the target date for begin-ning the dealer visits. Everyone - Coast Guard, Auxil-iary, and dealers look forward to this campaign as asuccessful link to improved boating safety.

Dear Commodore Cordill:This is in reply to your letters 5050.2 dated Septem-

ber 28, 1976 in which you requested approval of the re-commendations adopted by the U.S. Coast Guard Aux-iliary National Board during the National Fall Confer-ence held in Baltimore, MD 14-18 September 1976.RECOMMENDATIONS AFFECTING INTER-NAL AFFAIRS OF THE U.S. COAST GUARDAUXILIARY.Agenda, page 27. APPROVED. The President of

the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary National Board, Inc.may appoint a Legal Counsel who shall be an Auxili-arist and a lawyer by profession.Agenda, page 29. APPROVED. The 1977

budget may be amended to accommodate the CoastGuard's purchase of THE NAVIGATOR.Agenda, page 38. APPROVED. The 1976

Budget may be amended to provide an increase of$3,000 in Account 401-01 for the purchase of educa-tional materials. The 1976 Budget may also be amend-ed to increase Account 402-05 by $5,000 to provide forincreased stockage of uniform and insignia items.RECOMMENDATIONS AFFECTINGCOAST GUARD PUBLICATIONS.Agenda, page 17. APPROVED. The eligibility

requirements for Flotilla Staff Officer are approved assubmitted.Agenda, page 19. APPROVED. The eligibility

requirements for Division Staff Officers are approvedwith the following modifications:Paragraph a., line 8 - Change to read: "The Vessel

Examination Officer (SO-VEl shall be, or have been,a Courtesy Examiner and a former Flotilla VesselExamination Officer (FSO-VEl, or a past elected of-ficer."Paragraph a., last sentence - Change to read: ".

past elected officer, or former Flotilla Growth and Re-tention Officer (FSO-GR)."Paragraph b. - Add new sentence: "Preferably,

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these officers should have held the parallel office at theFlotilla level, or be a past elected officer."Agenda, page 20. APPROVED. The eligibility

requirements for District Staff Officers are approvedwith the following modifications:Paragraph a., line 8 - Delete: "Operations, Courtesy

Examination, ... "Paragraph a., line 10 -Change to read: " ... (DSO-VE)

should be, or have been. a Courtesy Examiner, and aformer Flotilla or Division Vessel Examination Of-ficer (FSO/SO-VE), or a past elected officer."Paragraph a., line 12 - Add: " ... AUXOP Member or

a former Flotilla or Division Operations Officer (FSOISO-OP) or a past elected officer."Paragraph a., line 23 - After " .. .in Administration."

add "Preferably, all District Staff Officers should haveheld the parallel office at the Flotilla or Division level,or be a past elected officer."Agenda, page 22. APPROVED. The eligibility

requirements for National Elected Officers are approv-ed as submitted.Agenda, page 23. APPROVED. The eligibility re-

quirements for District Elected Officers are approvedwith the following modifications:Paragraph C., line 6 - Delete: "... , or higher, ... "Paragraph d., last line - Add: "unless waived by the

Chief Director."Agenda, page 25. APPROVED. The eligibility

requirements for Division Elected Officers are approv-ed with the following modifications:Paragraph a., subparagraph 1 - Add: "and the im-

mediate past Division Captain."Paragraph c., line 2 - Change ". .with the concur-

rence of. ." to "action upon the recommendation ofthe District Commodore."Agenda, page 26. APPROVED. The eligibility

requirements for Flotilla Elected Officers are approvedwith the following modifications:Paragraph a., last sentence - Change to read: "This

person should be a facility owner, or have one year ofexperience in Operations. and should have accumulatedtwenty hours and five missions in the operations pro-gram."

Paragraph c., last sentence - Change " with theconcurrence of the District Commodore " to "actingupon the recommendations of the Division Captainand the District Commodore."Agenda, page 7a. APPROVED. The recommenda-

tion to change the patrol sign and banner policy is ap-proved as submitted.

M.K. WoodCaptain, U. S. Coast GuardChief Director, AuxiliaryBy direction of theCommandant

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OFFICE OFBOATING SAFETY,

USCG,REPORTI feel that as a member of the Coast Guard family

the Auxiliary should be informed of what is currentlygoing on in the Coast Guard. That was my reasoningwhen I suggested this new addition to the Navigator.I hope you will find these articles to be both interestingand informative.

D.F. LauthRADM USCG

An "Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking" hasbeen issued to solicit public participation in the formula-tion of a proposed rule that would require operators ofrecreational boats to carry visual distress signaling de-vices on their boats.A survey conducted by the Coast Guard in 1974,

showed that approximately 782,000 boating "incidents"occurred in 1973 on the waters of the United Statesin which operators found that they were in need of as-sistance. One-third of these operators did not receiveany assistance when they felt they needed it. In an-other study, it was found that up to 45 percent of thesearch and rescue incidents responded to would havebeen facilitated in some way if the operators had had ameans to alert someone to their predicament or to assistin indicating their location.The Coast Guard believes that a visual signaling de-

vice designed to alert a potential rescuer and to assistrescuers in locating a distressed vessel would be ef-fective in many of these situations.The Coast Guard needs public assistance in develop-

ing a rule for the carriage of visual distress signals.Comments are requested on the following areas ofspecific interest and any other areas pertaining to thisproblem.

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a. Applicability. Much information has been ga-thered concerning coastal waters and the Great Lakes,but little information pertaining to inland waters.Should devices be required only on boats operating oncoastal waters or extended to inland waters? If so,which waters, and why? Thousands of dinghies, row-boats, canoes, small sail and power vessels neverventure far from shore. However, there is no cleardistinction as to which boats get into distress situations.Almost 65 percent of all boats are less than 16 feet inlength and storage space is a problem in many of them.Should carriage requirements be based upon length ofboat or operating environment? If "operating en-vironment", should the many small craft be excepted?If so, which boats, and how can they be excepted?B. Signaling devices. What types of signaling

devices if the proposal is approved? What visibility

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conditions, minimum range? Flag or panel and pyro-technic smoke for day, Flares (hand-held and aerial),"strobe" light, and flashlight for night signals? Arethere other devices which would meet the visibilitycriteria which should be considered? If so which de-vices? Test data or other substantiating i~forrnationis desired.

C. Economic impact. Retail cost to the consu-mer? Annual cost to the boat owner?D. Environmental impact. What will be the im-

pact upon the environment of a requirement to carryvisual distress signals on boats? Will carriage of penguns and flare pistols conflict with any State laws orlocal ordinances?The National Boating Safety Council (NBSAC) was

consulted and they concurred that a need exists for thecarriage of visual distress signaling equipment on boats.Minutes of this meeting are available from the Com-mandant (GBA), U.S. Coast Guard, Washington D.C.20590, or in room 4224, 2100 Second Street, S. W.,Washington, D. C.Any interested person may submit written data,

views or arguments concerning this notice to the Exec-utive Secretary, Marine Safety Council, U.S. CoastGuard, Room 8l17. 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington,D.C.,20590. Each person submitting a comment shouldinclude his name and address, identify the notice(CGD 76-183) and- the specific subject matter in thisnotice to which his comment applies, and give the rea-son for his comments.

Comments received before February 1, 1977 will beconsidered before further action is taken on this pro-posal. Copies of all written comments received will beavailable in Room 8l17, 400 7th St. S. W., Washington.D. C. for examination by interested persons. If theCoast Guard determines, after evaiuation of com-ments, that it is in the public interest to proceed further,a notice of proposed rule-making will be issued. (46U.S.C. 1454, 49 CFR 1.46(n) (1)).The original "Advance Notice of Proposed Rulernak-

ing for Visual Distress Signals on Boats" was dated22 September, 1976. This report is a condensationof that advance notice.

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Fa" Auxiliary ConferenceAdmiral Siler

I am very pleased to be here with you and I am especiallypleased that you chose Baltimore as your conference siteduring this Bicentennial Year of our Nation. Baltimore isabundantly rich in heritage, not only for our great country,but also in that of the Coast Guard.Being here in the Francis Scott Key room is most appropri-

ate and almost in sight of the Fort McHenry which was so in-volved in his writing the national anthem. Fort McHenry wasrecently the site of a most impressive 4th of July celebrationin which the Coast Guard played a small but, I think, outstand-ing role.We are almost within a view of the historic USS Constella-

tion but yet, on a misty day you might see the ghost -like sailsof another famous vessel, the School Ship Chase, the forerun-ner of the Coast Guard Academy. The Chase was homeportedfor several years on the banks of Arundel Cove in Curtis Bay,just across the harbor where our Coast Guard Yard is stilllocated. Although the Eagle did not ha ve ghost-like sails foryou to see, some of you were able to go aboard the presentAcademy School Ship last Wednesday at Curtis Bay.With Coast Guard Headquarters located so close to your con-

ference, I am sure many more Coast Guard personnel are inattendance than might otherwise have been possible and thusare gaining a greater knowledge of the Auxiliary and its manyactivities.Wherever I go 1 hear the Auxiliary's praises sung. I would

like to join in by making particular mention of the splendidjob you did during Operation Sail. Admiral Rea, Commander,Atlantic Area, said it very well in his public service commenda-tion to the Auxiliarists in the Third Northern Region ... "Total-ly professional in nature .. .in keeping with the highest tradi-tions". Throughout the country Auxiliarists made valuablecontributions to the many Opsail activities by conducting pa-trols, and in general helping generate excitement, nationalspirit, dedication and good will.Many of you were on the scene for the memorable occasion

in New York harbor ... but perhaps some of you don't knowabout how much work went into making that occasion mem-orable. Planning for this "Spectacular" event started over ayear ago and eventually involved, along with the Coast Guard ..about one thousand Auxiliarists and over 150 Auxiliary ves-sels.The Penn Central Railroad granted the Auxiliary permis-

sion to use one of its Hudson River, Jersey-side, piers that hadbeen closed for many years. Auxiliarists transformed it intoa first-rate staging area with gas pumps, fenders, electric pow-er, telephones, and even a field kitchen. They outfitted a radioshack and arranged for a medical evacuation unit to be onstand-by. From this base of operations, the Auxiliary carriedout its part in Opsail. Auxiliary vessels were assigned picketduty along the parade route. They assisted at anchorages,escorted Opsail vessels to their parade positions, and Auxil-iarists handled a great deal of the communications. Twenty-four Auxiliary boats carrying Coast Guard Petty Officers withlaw enforcement authority partrolled spectator fleets and re-mained ready for SAR activities. This event of the centurywas conducted without a single accident or death directly re-lated to Opsail. A substantial part of that success is attribut-able to the Auxiliary participation. Once again you added tothe prestige of both the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary.You appear to have another success story in the Marine

Dealer Visit Campaign, which has already been quite fruit-ful. Accolades have reached me ... such as "huge success" and"overwhelmingly favorable". Thousands of dealers havebeen contacted and have agreed to support this Boating Safety

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Project. Through your efforts, hundreds of additional dealershave been located and placed on the Coast Guard marinedealer mailing list which will keep them up to date on regula-tions and recall campaigns. We are asking the Auxiliary toconduct this campaign because you have the resources neces-sary ... over 1400 Flotillas across our country. Why do we feelthis campaign is important? Because we feel the MalineDealer is where most people begin their boating life. TheMarine Dealer is where they can first be influenced to equiptheir boat properly, where they can be encouraged to take aBoating Education Class if they're new boaters. Further, alarge percentage of dealers are not themselves aware of regu-lations and requirements to give the boater adequate informa-tion. This Auxiliary program should make an ally of MarineDealers in the fight against uninformed boaters, unsafe boatingpractices and unsafe boats.Dealer involvement programs have been tried before in

regional areas, by one or several states and by some of ourAuxiliary Divisions and Flotillas. Our BOSDETS have coveredas much territory as possible. But we have never undertakena National effort before. We feel that boating is growing sorapidly it is time to try to reach every Marine Dealer in theNation. Some Dealers may not even know that under certaincircumstances they might have to comply with requirementsas a manufacturer.Since we are asking the Dealers to support voluntarily the

program by distributing boating literature, making space avail-able for Courtesy Motorboat Examination stations, and pro-moting the Auxiliary safe boating classes, we should acknow-ledge this support in some meaningful way.Recently I approved a new cooperating Marine Dealer Decal

which tracks with your CME Decal. Many Dealers expressedan interest in receiving some type of recognition such as this.They feel that a decal which could be displayed will identifythem ... perhaps as a "good guy" in the white boating hat whoespecially has his customers' interest at heart.While praise is abounding here, I'd like to add some of my

own in connection with your efforts to promote further rapportand understanding between our personnel and yours. r amthinking particularly of your crusade on behalf of retiring themortgage at the Coast Guard Cadet Recreation area in Stoning-ton, and your funding of a permanent Auxiliary display in theCoast Guard Academy Library Museum.The Stonington Recreation area is of special importance to

the Coast Guard Cadets. It is a place where they can get awayfrom the rigors of Academy life. It is a place where they canrelax, play, listen to music, and come back to the academicswith renewed enthusiasm.

You made a good start in retiring the mortgage today atlunch when you gave Captain Natwig , the Foundation's Exe-cutive Secretary, that much appreciated Bicentennial Checkfor 1776... plus the big zero. Seventeen thousand, seven hun-dred and sixty dollars! I know that in featuring StoningtonRecreation area in your next Navigator you will give it furtherimpetus. On behalf of the Coast Guard, I want to thank you foryour recognition of Stonington's value and this contributionto the molding of young officers who will become the CoastGuard's future leaders.As for the Auxiliary display, this idea will have wider bounda-

ries than just Coast Guard oriented people. Cadets, family,visitors to the Academy will, through your display, better un-derstand and appreciate the relationship that exists betweenthe Coast Guard and its Auxiliary. Some may learn for thefirst time the proud tradition, dedication, and accomplishmentsof this vital part of our Coast Guard family. -With this kind of warm en th usiasm and alert in tercst in Coast

Guard missions I shall never have to resort to asking for balletdancers, as the famous movie director Gregory Ratoff oncedid. It seems that things were going so poorly with the shoot-

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1ing of a film one day that he suddenly stopped and shouted"get me some ballet dancers". His puzzled assistant said,"but the script doesn't call for any ballet dancers". Ratoffroared back. .. "1 know that. But I want someone around herewho is on his toes".The Coast Guard does appreciate the "on-your-toes"

effort provided by the Auxiliary, and we in turn recognize andsupport Auxiliary programs as we do our own.The long range goal studies that Admiral Lauth discussed

with you yesterday were not undertaken to instigate changebut, for a large part, to determine what support is necessary tocarry out Our mutual programs. One of the principal pointsyou expressed to the researcher preparing one of the studieswas a need for leadership preparation ... and that need seemsto be the most critical at the Flotilla level. .I understand thatyour Executive Committee and the Chief Directors office haverecommended to you certain leadership criteria for Auxiliaryofficers. With these parameters described, your member train-ing committee will be able to develop leadership trainingaimed at improving administrative efficiency and, in the longrun, Auxiliary productivity. You can be sure our Office ofBoating Safety will give you every aid in creating ElectedOfficer Guides. As Auxiliary officers who have had to learnon-the-job, I know you recognize the advantage for this im-provement in the Auxiliary structure and for Coast Guard sup-port of it.

On a related subject, I am happy to report we plan that, asof! January, the Coast Guard will provide to Auxiliarists win-ning any award, the first issue of all ribbons and medals. Inthe past we authorized them, told you when you'd earned theaward, then let you go out and buy that ribbon or medal. Nowfor our Auxiliarists we'd like to treat you like our own Reser-vists and active duty personnel. .. provide the first issue. YourAuxiliary Store, of course, will be the supplier for replacementribbons and medals. With your new awards system becomingeffective this year, we are making a major effort to have a fullsupply for 1977.

I am pleased to be able to tell you, also, that our legal staffhas advised me that I can authorize unpaid patrol orders forAuxiliarists which will include liability coverage. Now, whenan Auxiliarist wishes to take his facility on patrol in a non-reimbursable status, and the patrol is approved by his Direc-tor, he can do so, confident that he is under the Coast Guardliability umbrella should any damages be incurred.

This granting of liability coverage is just one of the areasconcerning our support of the Auxiliary which has troubled mefor some time. It was recently brought to my attention that inone situation, an individual Auxiliarists' claim for reimburse-ment was denied due to technical discrepancies. We havecorrected that misunderstanding. r have directed that all BonaFide Claims, and every advantage to which a claimant is en-titled, be paid as promptly as possible. I am, however, con-cerned about misunderstandings that lead to deficiencies ordiscrepancies which can cause a claim to be suspect. I haveinstructed Admiral Lauth to conduct an in-depth review ofAuxiliary Patrol Procedures in all Coast Guard Districts. Iexpect this to be an initial step in streamlining and standard-izing procedures to avoid misunderstandings on patrol ordersor claims.

T should like to note that the Auxiliary also has a responsi-bility in this regard. Before orders are requested, make surethat all the required criteria currently specified are met. Thisincludes making sure that the boat has been properly inspected,given a facility decal, and that all crew members are quali-fied. If we all play by the same rules, there should be no de-lays.I guess ithas become almost tradition for me at this point to

explore, with you, your progress toward National Goals. Let'slook at the major programs. You are almost over the top in

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reaching your 1976goal for Courtesy Motorboat Examinations.You also seem to be doing well in Public Education with nearlythree quarters of your annual goal having been reached. Youhave reached 70% of the goal for Patrols. I know you are keep-ing close track'of these things with your own AUXMIS reports.So I'm sure you're aware that in Courtesy Motorboat Examina-tions, we once again have a program proj ection that seemshard to attain. Although we are ahead of last year's figures withthe majority of the boating season out of the way, we are onlytwo-thirds of the way towards our National Goal.

Mr. Roy Downing, the Boating Law Administrator from thestate of Iowa; whom I consider a personal friend from the2ND Coast Guard District, just a month ago spoke to your FallConference of the Second Northern Region. Roy, who inci-dentally is a.Past President of the National Association ofState Boating Law Administrators and currently President ofthe North Central State Boating Law Administrators, told thatconference ... in his opinion ... the single most important pro-gram of the Auxiliary is that of Courtesy Motorboat Examina-tions. He feels it's important in that you help the boater to seethat his boat is properly equipped. But Roy feels the dialoguewhich takes place between the boater and the informed Cour-tesy Examiner, who is a practical boating safety expert, maybe even more important. So you see why we in the CoastGuard continue to encourage you in your CME Program.

All in all, the ship seems to be sailing quite smoothly, andif this Conference is representative, I'd say the crew's moraleis good.

In expressing our appreciation to you for these many results,I ask for your continued effort and I pledge to you our supportin your major cornerstone programs. And now .. .let's enjoythat fourth cornerstone of fellowship.

Coast Guard Auxi6ary CommendedFor its participation in, and implementation of, the

planning and execution of Operation Sail 1976, VADMw. F. REA, III, USCG, Commander, Third Coast GuardDistrict, awarded the Coast Guard Public Service Com-mendation to the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, ThirdCoast Guard District Auxiliary (Northern Region).The citation commended the twenty-two divisionsof the Northern Region for their "totally professional"assistance in patrols, vessel escorting, and SAR re-sponse as well as the thousands of man-hours contri-buted to OPSAIL advance planning.

Commandant's Bulletin, 16 August 1976

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DEPARTMENT HEADS RECEIVECERTIFICATE OF THANKS FOR THEIR

LEADERSHIPKevin Mitchell, NA VCO (NACO-Elect), shakes

the hands of:

John S. Potts, DC-T

Harold B. Haney, DCE

Willard J. Loarie, DC-P

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John G. Cooper,DC-A

Oliver D. T. Lynch, Jr., DC-O

A Certificate of Operational Merit goes to the manwho has written lots of checks, Marson W. Moran,DVC-AF, Chief Director Capt. Merrill Wood does thehonors.

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MICHELOB SCHOONER ANHEUSER-BUSCHCOMPANY A WARD FOR PROMOTING

BOATING SAFETY

The Commandant, Adm. Siler, presents:One toRADM. David Lauth, Office of Boating Safety.

L.--_ ......

John S. Potts, Department Chief of Member Traininghas his hard work recognized by a Schooner by NACOAndy Cordill.

Special porcelain bowls with Norman Rockwellpainting were Andy Cordill's gift to hard workersHelen Cordill, Sally Oberst, DVC-AA and Mary RuthBird, DVC-AP.

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One goes to J. Kevin Mitchell NACO-Elect by NACOAndy Cordill.

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The Auxiliary presented a token of their appreciationto Helen and Andy Cordill for their leadership the pasttwo years.

At the Thursday night party at the Fall Conferencethe "Eaglet" came into view with Capt. Wood at thestern and seaman wife Mona.

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EducationBoating Skills

and SeamanshipThe word is out that there will be many changes in

the 7th printing of the Boating Skills and SeamanshipCourse (BS&S). Several chapters are being up-dated,many revised and some completely re-written. OurBS&S Course, if properly conducted, has always beenable to stand on its own merits; but we are confidentthat with the advent of the next edition, you will bepleasantly surprised at the improvements.We all know that no matter how excellent course

material may be, the success of the course itself de-pends entirely on its presentation. How do we ensurethat this will be accomplished? Here are just a few sug-gestions that should not be overlooked, namely: Caterto your students comfort by providing an adequatefacility and by making them feel welcome; be sureyour instructors are well trained and his/her trainingaids are in A-one condition; have sufficient aidesavailable to handle any house-keeping needs that mayarise. A well-planned, organized course is recognizedby all students, young and old.When planning and preparations for the course have

been completed, attention should be given to the neces-sary forms that must be submitted so that well-earnedcredit will be recorded to individuals and the sponsor-ing unit. A certain amount of paper work is necessary.Thirty days prior to the start of your course, the

'Notice of Public Education Course', (CG-4691) shouldbe submitted. After each lesson, the 'Mission Man-Hour Report', (CG-4947) is sent to DIRAUX. At theconclusion of the course, the "Course CompletionReport', (CG-4954) must be submitted. Each one ofthese forms has explicit instructions as to whom theyshould be sent.One final suggestion - be sure the forms you are us-

ing are current, (Rev. 1-76). Forms with earlier datesare obsolete and are unacceptable to AUXMIS.

Elizabeth A. PottsDVC-ED

AuxiliaryPhotographers Wanted

The Department of Education is constantly search-ing for new material to use in the BS&S slide set. Up-dating and localizing your own Flotilla's teaching aidsis a very important way that Auxiliary photographerscan assist the instructors. At the same time the photo-graphers can ply their trade or hobby. Local materialadds a great deal to the presentation of AIDS, BOATHANDLING, CHARTS AND COMPASS, WEATHER,RULES OF THE ROAD, and LOCKS AND DAMS.

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HAROLD B. HANEY, DC-E

"Benjamin Franklin" Haney some fatter and wisershown clearly by his choice of ladies, namely wifeThelma.

The basic slide set is an excellent set in its self but, itcan be improved upon with the addition of local ma-terial. Local material adds color and helps the studentrelate, in a personal way, to the instructor's lesson.The Department of Education would also appreci-

ate having copies of the slides ... They will edit themwith an eye toward including them in the basic slideset.

Not only color slides are needed. Sharp black andwhite glossy prints, made from black and white nega-tives, can be used for such publications as the BS&Stext and the NAVIGATOR. If you have any such colorslides or B/W glossies, please send them to: Milton R.Entwistle, DVC-EG, 432 Oxford Way, Santa Cruz,California 95060.

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Responsibility -Obligation!!!!!!!! !

The Coast Guard Auxiliary has accepted the responsi-bility to provide the boating public with instruction inthe safe handling of small boats.To this end the Auxiliary has in its organization those

who carry out this obligation, those people being theAuxiliary Instructors. When an Auxiliarist acceptsthe position of Instructor the Auxiliarist must also ac-cept the obligation that goes along with that position.

One of the obligations we have, as Instructors, is toprovide our audiences with a well thought out, informa-tive and interesting presentation. Thru the Depart-ments of Member Training and Education the instruc-tor is provided with the necessary tools for presentinga "well thought out" and an "informative" lesson plan.It is the obligation of the Instructor to make the lessonsinteresting.

An Instructor should consider the many ways that thelesson to be presented can be made most interesting.All Instructors should consider "D-S-D", Doing Some-thing Different. By doing something different theInstructor first will gain the attention of the membersof the class. By doing something different the membersof the class will know that this instructor has takenthe time to consider how to make the presentationmore meaningful.

How does one "Do Something Different"? First theInstructor should use his or her own imagination. Letthe mind wander over the subject matter in search ofnew ways to present the material. Many thoughtsmight well be inappropriate, but somewhere along theway a good or great idea will surface.Second, the Instructor can make or borrow a suitable

training or teaching aid for that subject. Here too im-agination can play an important tool for DSD. ATeaching Aid will capture the attention of the membersof the class. It will cause them to think more directlyabout the subject at hand and thereby the subject be-comes more interesting to him or to her.

Third, develop good transparencies of the materialsto be presented and use an overhead projector whilemaking the points to the class. This can certainly bea more effective way of making the points stick in theirminds. A quickly flashed idea on a screen with the useof an overhead projector can be much more interestingthan merely standing in front of the class and talkingabout it. The use of the chalk board is better thantalking, but the Overhead Projector is so much moreversatile and exciting than the chalkboard.

Instructors, let's remember our responsibilitiesand our obligations to our classes. The members ofour classes want and deserve the best we can muster.Remember to D-S-D, Do Something Different andMEET THAT OBLIGATION.

Frank L. PalmerBC-EDT

DECEMBER. 1976

Watch Those Films - Some MoreProduction errors and/or omissions in some of our

public education films were discussed in a previousarticle. Now it appears a new one should be added tothe list.The new film "Courtesy Motorboat Examination"

contains an error and an omission that could misleadthe public if not explained. As the narrator discussespersonal flotation devices (PFDs), he mentions thelegal requirements for boats under 16 feet long. He thenmentions the requirements for boats "over 16 feet"but he should have used the phrase "boats 16 feet andover". This is a very common but serious error becauseit frequently leads the owner of a boat measuring exact-ly 16 feet to believe he can get by without wearablePFDs.In his discussion about fire extinguisher require-

ments, the narrator only tells part of the story, leadingboaters to believe that they don't need fire extinguishersif they have open boats less than 26 feet in length.The fact is that all motorboats, regardless of length,whether gasoline, diesel, steam or electric, must carryfire extinguishers unless they meet all of the followingconditions:a. They must be less than 26 feet in length.b. They must be propelJed by an outboard motor

only. Boats with inboard or inboard/outboard enginesusing an outboard for auxiliary purposes wouldn'tmeet this condition.c. They must be of open construction; i.e., no closed

compartments or double bottom voids where explosivefumes can accumulate.d. They must not be carrying passengers for hire.e. They must not have any permanently installed

fuel tanks.Fuel tanks requiring tools for removal are consideredpermanen tly installed.The film contains two other minor errors that Auxil-

iarists should be aware of. In the comments aboutdocumentation of yachts, the narrator uses the phrase"over five net tons" and he should have said "five nettons and over".In the discussion about whistles and horns, the phrase

"16 feet to 26 feet" is incorrect. It should be "16 feetto less than 26 feet".

Dudley OvertonSOPE 7-12

MY PLEASANT DISPOSITION IS SUBJECT TOCHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.

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Educa tion[jjLLD B HA"E'. DCEFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

WASHINGTON - Outdoor recreation and boat-ing safety will get a substantial boost under an amend-ment sponsored by Mississippi Congressman DavidBowen.Bowen succeeded in amending the Federal Boat

Safety Act to provide state boat and water safety agen-cies with additional funds to coordinate safety regula-tions nationwide to reduce accidents in water-relatedactivities."We have more than a quarter of a million people in

Mississippi who enjoy boating. We want them to en-joy this outdoor recreation in the safest way possible,"the Congressman commented.Bowen's action came during consideration of the

boat safety act by the Coast Guard subcommittee ofthe House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Commit-tee, of which Bowen is a member.Len Bouler, executive director of the Mississippi

Boat and Water Safety Commission, testified beforethe Coast Guard subcommittee and presented recom-mendations that would improve its effectiveness.Bouler testified on behalf of the National Associationof State Boating Law Administrators. He is chairmanof the NSBLA's federal boat safety act committee anda former executive board member.Bowen's amendment provides for the Department

of Transportation to allocate funds for the NationalAssociation of State Boating Law Administrators tocoordinate safety rules and regulations nationwide.The Congressman said the program would provide

state boating safety agencies with funds for educationalprograms to reduce the accident and fatality rate. Miss-issippi had 128 fatalities in water-related activitieslast year and 154 in 1974. The fatality toll in boating issecond only to automotive in transportation mode."The need is obvious for more comprehensive and

uniform education programs to help reduce this highfatality rate in boating," he commented."Although we have many enthusiastic Coast Guard

Auxiliary and Power Squadron members who havemade a major contribution in practicing and teachingwater safety, they cannot do the job alone. We musthelp them in launching a more aggressive campaignthrough the various states to make our waterwayssafer," Bowen said.

Another Approach to the Sail CourseSize of our classes prohibits taking the class to the

sailboat. So, we bring the sailboat to the class.The first night Flotilla 29, District 5, brings a 12 foot,

slooped rigged, daggerboard boat to class. The instruc-tor lectures as he rigs the boat. Students can come upat break or end of class and see, touch and ask on-scenequestions. To further keep them enthused, we showany short, fast moving sail film we can locate to leavethem excited about sailing.On the third night we tie the first three lectures to-

gether with a film called "Basic Sailing" available from

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TAX TIPSWhen you do volunteer work without pay for the

U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, you may deduct, as acharitable contribution, your unreimbursed expensesnecessary for the performance of your volunteer servicework. Examples of some of these deductions are:Travel expense, including meals and lodgings,

on a trip away from home and overnight when incurredby an Auxiliarist traveling under permissive orders.Uniform costs required in serving the Auxiliary.

This would include such items as uniform clothing,insignia, service and award ribbons, and other distinc-tive items which make up the entire uniform; and thecleaning and maintenance of these items.Communication costs, such as telephone calls,

postage and stationery used in performing duties andvolunteer services.Facility operation expenses incurred while on

voluntary patrol (e.g. SAR, Chart Correction, or regattaand safety). Under this category, insurance premiumson the facility or rental of equipment is not an allowablededuction; nor is depreciation. Expenses incurredunder official (paid) orders and for which no claim ismade are not an allowable deduction.Automobile expenses incurred to attend meetings

of the Flotilla, Division, District, or National Board,or to provide a volunteer service, such as CME, AIM,PE, or Marine Dealer Visits. Only those expenses in-curred for operation, repair, and maintenance whichare directly attributable to the use of the automobileor other vehicle in rendering the service for the Auxiliaryare deductible. Depreciation is not deductible. Insteadof taking a deduction for the actual operating costs,you may elect to deduct a flat mileage rate of 7~. Whenthe actual expense exceeds that determined by theflat rate, the actual expense may be deducted. In addi-tion you may deduct parking fees and tolls paid fortrips to render volunteer gratuitous service."Baby-sitting" expenses, although incurred to make

your volunteer work possible, are not deductible.There is a ceiling on the amount of deductions allow-

able as "charitable" deductions. You should examinethe current tax regulations to determine the appropriateceiling percentage and the base to which it is applied.

Edward C. CoxPDCP, Div. XIV(5)

the Red Cross. The finale of the film rekindles eager-ness to sail.On the fourth night we utilize the services of a local

sail maker. They always have fabulous training aidswhich get the message across and again allow the stu-dent to see, touch and ask on-scene questions.About this time we have an optional field trip to a sail

loft. Most sail makers will work up an hour and a halftour/lecture of their loft. After the seventh session, wehave a second optional trip to an organization thathas many related marine activities in its physical plant.They set up a two-hour tour.The students love it! Audrey R. Cavanaugh

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UNDERSTANDING AUXMISMUST COME OUT!The forms, mentioned in the last issue, provide the

data from which AUXMIS can be used to prepare thefollowing reports and papers:A nine-page monthly cumulative headquarters sum-

mary by District.A nine-page monthly cumulative Division summary

by Flotilla (a most fascinating work)A two-page quarterly cumulative Flotilla summary

by member (shows what you do)An annual status and activity summary for each mem-

ber. This is new. Under the old manual system, beforeAUXMIS, the paperwork and digging necessary to pulltogether the information in this report was a prohi-bitively overwhelming task. With AUXMIS, it is simple.Monthly preparation of mailing labels for routine

mailings to the membership. Look at your NAVIGA-TOR, BREEZE or NOR'EASTER when it next comesto you. That label with your name and address andoffice, if any, all neatly printed came from AUXMIS.AUXMIS can also be instructed to print out labels

for all women only or all men only when there aremailings of a special nature, such as on uniforms.Annual preparation of the District officers' directory.Membership status and qualification cards.STOP a minute. Try - just try - to visualize how

many grueling hours it would take a gaggle of secre-taries or a fleet of yeomen to sift through paper docu-ments by hand and then type it all out to produce thesereports and papers. And then have to type all thosepesky little address labels. Then consider that it takesonly a few minutes of AUXMIS's time to get it all to-gether. How about that?

WE'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER-IF YOU USE IT.The AUXMIS data forms enumerated previously will

not be reproduced here due to space considerations.However, they all have certain features in common,the most significant of which is the first bit of informa-tion asked for by each form. Your name? Hah! Whatdoes a computer know from names? It is your mem-ber number. Each form, before it wants anything else,wants that identifying number. Note that CG 4952and CG 4954 are the only two that desire Flotilla in-formation primarily rather than individual information.But the first thing these two forms ask for is the UnitIdentifying Number- which for your Flotilla is the firstseven digits of your member number.

Why numbers? It is that rigid little computer mindagain. The computer's mind allocates only a certainnumber of spaces for any particular bit of information.Thus, somebody with a long name would get it shorten-ed, free of charge, to fit into the computer's narrowmind. That could get complicated. Besides, the mem-ber number is completely unique, and identifies theperson faster than a name. For example, the author ofthis article is #0701402008. And she is the only0701402008 in the entire Coast Guard Auxiliary. Thisnumber, when input to AUXMIS along with a specific

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command code telling the computer exactly what todo, will cause AUXMIS to retain or give out informa-tion on the Auxiliarist whose number that is - yourstruly. When we qualified for instructor, a report wasfilled out with our member number (and, incidentally,our name), sent to DIRAUX, verified, and input to thecomputer. Thus were we duly enregistered as an in-structor.If that Member Number had not been included, and

if we were for some reason not on the alphabeticallisting (which only comes quarterly, while AUXMISis updated daily), it would require, as DIRAUXMarkey says, the expert services of Steve McGarrettof Hawaii Five-O and a lot of people's expensive timeto search us out. The use of the member number i-dentifies you, quickly, easily, and saves time andtrouble.What does that big number actually mean? Take

our number, 0701402008. We will break it down andexamine it:

070 - Coast Guard District 714-Division XIV02 - Flotilla #2008 - one individual within that Flotilla

That number pinpoints us very easily - we are the 8thmember of Flotilla 14-2 in District 7. Nobody else canmake that statement!

WHY DO WE NEED AUXMIS?AUXMISis a personnel accounting system - it keeps

track of each individual and unit and what they are ac-complishing. AUXMIS helps the Auxiliary because:It generates many necessary reports, some of which

were previously unobtainable because of the terrificamount of paperwork (and therefore costs) involved.It eliminates manual preparation of monthly cumu-

lati ve summaries - which undoubtedly makes a lot ofpeople happy!It actually reduces the amount of data-gathering re-

quired from within the Auxiliary.Most immediately meaningful to the individual,

probably, is that when fed properly, AUXMIS is agreat way of GIVING CREDIT WHERE IT IS DUE -to you, the individual Auxiliarist.AUXMIS is not an ogre sitting down in Miami or up

in Washington just waiting to load you down withpaperwork. Believe it or not, AUXMIS, as pointed outabove, has actually reduced paperwork and given allof us a lot more information than we ever had before.And information is the basis for sound decisions. Getacquainted with AUXMIS. It is the Auxiliary's bestfriend.

Karen RhodesFSO-PB 14-27th District

DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATORFEBRUARY 5, 1977

THE NAVIGATOR

Operations_~~:: o. D. T. LYNCH, JR., DC-O

Oeparbnent Perfonnillce1975 And 1976

During the last two years the Department of Opera-tions has been successful in following the path laiddown by NACO A. A. Cordill, to increase professional-ism in the Coast Guard Auxiliary by providing opera-tional guides and special training materials at the Na-tional Staff level to all Districts. In support of theseefforts, the Department has conducted a number ofspecial operational studies to identify problems in theoperations area and to develop solutions to these pro-blems. Other projects, covering a wide range of topicalareas from statistical analysis of CME performance todeveloping and participating in National Workshops,have also been carried out in the Department's pursuitof the basic objectives.Communications with the field have been excellent

through 30 special bulletins issued by DVC-OU, DVC-OV and DVC-OC, as well as 52 NAVIGATOR articlescontributed by nine members of the staff during thelast two years! There has also been excellent liaisonbetween the Department members and the Districtsand general membership, with the Department receiv-ing numerous letters from the field offering suggestions,identifying problems and requesting information.Many of the ideas for Department of Operations pro-jects have originated from direct communications inthe field. The process has proved its worth. All are tobe encouraged to continue this liaison:Although all of the members of the Department of

Operations did outstanding service, three DivisionChiefs deserve special commendation: Charlie Babb,DVC-OV, for his development and participation of theNational CME Workshops which have been a tremend-ous success; Fred Ewalt, DVC-OS for extremely com-prehensive, professional operational studies, co-au-thorship in the new SMALL CRAFT TOWING GUIDE,and the In-Flotilla Training Guide, TOWING TIPS;and finally, Dane Alden (and Judy), DVC-OU for mas-terminding the Chart Updating program in every way.These individuals deserve the highest recognition!Here is a very brief rundown of what the Department

of Operations has put out these last two years:

1DEPARTMENT ISSUANCES;*National Air Operations Guide (Adapted from the8th CGD)"Chart Updating Manual (Two issues!)*Chart Updating and Aids to Navigation Pocket Guide"Small Craft Towing Guide (To be issued in January1977)*USCG AUX/NA VMARCORMARS Telecommunica-tions System Utilization Handbook (To be distributedin December 1976)

DECEMBER, 1976

*USCGAUX/NA VMARCORMARS Membership GuideOPERATIONAL STUDIES:*Basic Criteria for Auxiliary Communications UnitQualification"Operational Facility Equipment Requirements"Patrol Vessel Commander Qualifications*U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chart Updating Par-ticipation Requirements*USCGAUX/NAVMARCORMARS Program Study*Air Facility Questioniare*Auxiliary Air-Surface Communications EvaluationTRAINING MATERIALS:*OSC Communications Text*CGAUX/NAVMARCORMARS Slide Presentation"Chart Updating and Aids to Navigation Slide Pro-gram"Courtesy Examiner's Seminar, 1975"Operations Seminar, 1976*Chart Updating Manual Addendum for Corps ofEngineer's Activities"Towing Tips, In-Flotilla Training Guide

This material has been developed to better our capa-bilities in the field of Auxiliary Operations and CourtesyExaminations. It has all been possible through twoitems: cooperation in the field and, an excellent Depart-ment of Operations Staff.

Charlie Babb will be at the helm as Department Chieffor 1977. As all know, Charlie is fully up to the job asindicated by his performance as DVC-OV. The Depart-ment will continue to keep up the good work. And, Ilook forward in 1978, to reading a similar article show-ing twice the work you have read above. Good Luck,Charlie, and good luck to the rest of the Staff. Now ...Go get 'em!

O.D.T. Lynch, Jr.DC-O

MARSIt works!Your Editor sent one hundred and thirty-five mes-

sages about the deadline of the Navigator by radioMARS through the courtesy of her Flotilla Staff Officerfor Communications, Mr. Alpheus Stakely.The messages were directed to all EXCOM, all DCO,

all DIRAUX, all National Staff Officers and all DSO-PE.Over fifty of you acknowleged 'receipt of the message.I am indebted to Mr. Stakely and the "hams" in the

Atlanta area for their cooperation.If you need messages sent this is a fine way to do it.

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OperationsADTCYNCH.JR.DCD

Milestone Reached in Air-SurfaceCommunications Study ....

In an evaluation of air to surface communicationsin support of Auxiliary operations, a number of pro-blem areas were revealed. The evaluation by membersof the Operations Staff was made because of the grow-ing emphasis on the use of Auxiliary aircraft in jointsearch and rescue operations. A milestone report onthis study itemizing the problem areas and recommend-ing certain solutions has been submitted through de-partmen t channels.The report cites a critical need for an operations

coordination center to be set up in operations areaswhere Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Centers arenon-existent. Inland lakes and large reservoirs areexamples. Aircraft, working with surface vessels mustbe able to communicate through effective coordinationcenters to take full advantage of the many benefits ofa combined air-surface search and rescue operation.To man the operations coordination center, the re-

port suggests that Auxiliarists be given advanced train-ing in radio communications at Coast Guard trainingcenters such as the one at Governor's Island, New York.Here the Auxiliarist would be prepar