AUXILIARY FLOTILLA LEADERSHIP
COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
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
Promotes fellowship and member services
Maintains relationship with stakeholders
Leads, manages, and supports flotilla operations
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
COURSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 100% PASS
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
1 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, 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
Promotes fellowship and member services
Maintains relationship with stakeholders
Leads, manages, and supports flotilla operations
2 @COPYRIGHT 2025/2026 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
