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Auxiliary Flotilla Leadership Course
Questions and Answers
What is the role of the Coast Guard Auxiliary? Ans: 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 Ans: 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 Ans: Vessel examinations, safe boating
education, operational missions, safety programs, public affairs
Flotilla goals Ans: recruiting, training, fellowship, program
engagement, communication, problem solving, diversity, and
inclusion
The four tracks of staff officers Ans: Recruiting/retention
Training
Administration
Programs
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Recruiting/retention track officers Ans: FSO-HR - human
resources
FSO-PA - public affairs
Training track officers Ans: FSO-MT - member training
Administration track officers Ans: FSO-SR - secretary/records
FSO-FN - finance
FSO-IS - information services
FSO-MA - materials
FSO-CS - social/digital media communications
FSO-PB - publications
Program track officers Ans: 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) Ans: 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
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Auxiliary Flotilla Leadership Course
Questions and Answers
What is the role of the Coast Guard Auxiliary? Ans: 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 Ans: 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 Ans: Vessel examinations, safe boating
education, operational missions, safety programs, public affairs
Flotilla goals Ans: recruiting, training, fellowship, program
engagement, communication, problem solving, diversity, and
inclusion
The four tracks of staff officers Ans: Recruiting/retention
Training
Administration
Programs
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Recruiting/retention track officers Ans: FSO-HR - human
resources
FSO-PA - public affairs
Training track officers Ans: FSO-MT - member training
Administration track officers Ans: FSO-SR - secretary/records
FSO-FN - finance
FSO-IS - information services
FSO-MA - materials
FSO-CS - social/digital media communications
FSO-PB - publications
Program track officers Ans: 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) Ans: 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
© 2025 All rights reserved
