Auxiliary Flotilla Leadership Course Test Exam 2024\2025.
What is the role of the Coast Guard Auxiliary?
Support and assist the US Coast Guard in duties and missions except law enforcement and
military operations
Recreational boating safety
Augment the Coast Guard to enhance maritime safety and security
Support Coast Guard operations
Flotilla
Base unit of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Every member, from the newest AP member to the
Commandant, is a member of a flotilla
Auxiliary Programs
Vessel examinations, safe boating education, operational missions, safety programs, public
affairs
Flotilla goals
recruiting, training, fellowship, program engagement, communication, problem solving,
diversity, and inclusion
The four tracks of staff officers
Recruiting/retention
Training
Administration
Programs
Recruiting/retention track officers
FSO-HR - human resources
FSO-PA - public affairs
Training track officers
FSO-MT - member training
Administration track officers
FSO-SR - secretary/records
FSO-FN - finance
FSO-IS - information services
FSO-MA - materials
, Auxiliary Flotilla Leadership Course Test Exam 2024\2025.
FSO-CS - social/digital media communications
FSO-PB - publications
Program track officers
FSO-PE - public education
FSO-OP - operations
FSO-VE - vessel examination
FSO-PV - program visitation
FSO-MS - member services
FSO-CM - communications (radio)
FSO-NS - navigation systems
Responsibilities of the flotilla commander (FC)
Responsible for every aspect of the flotilla and its activities
Determines needs/goals for program delivery
Ensures compliance with Coast Guard and Auxiliary policies
Motivates, recognizes, and rewards performance
Promotes fellowship and member services
Maintains relationship with stakeholders
Leads, manages, and supports flotilla operations
Performs flotilla administration tasks
Eligibility requirements
Member of the Auxiliary and the flotilla for 1 year (except in very specific situations)
Completed APC or AFLC, ICS 100 and 700, mandated training
Favorable PSI in AUXDATA
Holds a qualification, served as an officer for 2 years, or have 25 hours in a program
Chain of leadership and management/parallel staffing
A chain of communication, NOT a chain of command. No rank involved.
Resolve problems at the lowest level
Answer and/or copy request promptly and properly
Avoid "jumping the chain"
DIRAUX
Director of the Auxiliary at the division level. Has many jobs and functions as a higher-level
commander than the flotilla commander. Next step in the chain from that officer.
What is the role of the Coast Guard Auxiliary?
Support and assist the US Coast Guard in duties and missions except law enforcement and
military operations
Recreational boating safety
Augment the Coast Guard to enhance maritime safety and security
Support Coast Guard operations
Flotilla
Base unit of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Every member, from the newest AP member to the
Commandant, is a member of a flotilla
Auxiliary Programs
Vessel examinations, safe boating education, operational missions, safety programs, public
affairs
Flotilla goals
recruiting, training, fellowship, program engagement, communication, problem solving,
diversity, and inclusion
The four tracks of staff officers
Recruiting/retention
Training
Administration
Programs
Recruiting/retention track officers
FSO-HR - human resources
FSO-PA - public affairs
Training track officers
FSO-MT - member training
Administration track officers
FSO-SR - secretary/records
FSO-FN - finance
FSO-IS - information services
FSO-MA - materials
, Auxiliary Flotilla Leadership Course Test Exam 2024\2025.
FSO-CS - social/digital media communications
FSO-PB - publications
Program track officers
FSO-PE - public education
FSO-OP - operations
FSO-VE - vessel examination
FSO-PV - program visitation
FSO-MS - member services
FSO-CM - communications (radio)
FSO-NS - navigation systems
Responsibilities of the flotilla commander (FC)
Responsible for every aspect of the flotilla and its activities
Determines needs/goals for program delivery
Ensures compliance with Coast Guard and Auxiliary policies
Motivates, recognizes, and rewards performance
Promotes fellowship and member services
Maintains relationship with stakeholders
Leads, manages, and supports flotilla operations
Performs flotilla administration tasks
Eligibility requirements
Member of the Auxiliary and the flotilla for 1 year (except in very specific situations)
Completed APC or AFLC, ICS 100 and 700, mandated training
Favorable PSI in AUXDATA
Holds a qualification, served as an officer for 2 years, or have 25 hours in a program
Chain of leadership and management/parallel staffing
A chain of communication, NOT a chain of command. No rank involved.
Resolve problems at the lowest level
Answer and/or copy request promptly and properly
Avoid "jumping the chain"
DIRAUX
Director of the Auxiliary at the division level. Has many jobs and functions as a higher-level
commander than the flotilla commander. Next step in the chain from that officer.
