Communications Officer
Ref: Auxiliary Radio Facility Inspection Report (CGAUX-2736A)
(ANSC 7004)
Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual (M16798.3 Series)
(ANSC 2007)
Auxiliary Web Site (http://www.cgaux.org).
DUTIES
a. Exercise staff responsibility and supervision over
all matters pertaining to flotilla communications, and
keep flotilla members informed of all developments in
this area.
b. Unless otherwise directed, you are to schedule qualified
Auxiliarists to perform specific activities within your
area of responsibility. The schedule must include a
specific time and place for the activity.
c. Maintain close liaison with the Division Communications
Staff Officer (SO-CM) in planning, organizing and implementing
the flotilla's communication activities.
d. Ensure that every activation of an Auxiliary Radio
Facility is under Coast Guard orders.
e. Inspect fixed land and land mobile radio facilities
if qualified as a Communications Specialist.
f. Encourage the obtaining of additional radio facilities.
g. In cooperation with the Flotilla Member Training
Staff Officer (FSO-MT), encourage increased member participation
in communications training and qualification as Communications
Specialists.
SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL COMMUNICATIONS
STAFF OFFICER DUTIES
GENERAL DUTIES:
h. Submit articles to the flotilla and division publications
when deemed necessary or when requested in order to
keep the members updated.
i. Encourage the use of radio facilities and promote
participation in communication drills.
j. Work with the Division Staff Officer for Communications
(SO-CM) in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling
Auxiliary communications activities.
k. In coordination with the Member Training Staff Officer
(FSO-MT) and the Operations Staff Officer, participate
in any required operations seminar. Also, develop and
supervise flotilla training exercises in search and
rescue communications for vessels and aircraft.
l. Maintain an up-to-date list of communications specialists.
m. Work with the Operation Staff Officer and local
Coast Guard radio stations toward the provision of qualified
Auxiliarists for the standing of communications watches,
telephone watches, etc.
SPECIFIC DUTIES:
a. Maintain and publish an up-to-date emergency telephone
"calling tree" for member alerting.
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