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Coxswain breast device
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Operations Ribbon |
The Auxiliary Operations program qualifies members as boat crew, coxswains, air observers, co-pilots,
first pilots, aircraft commanders, aids to navigation (ATON) verifiers, watch standing at Coast Guard active duty units or
Auxiliary radio facilities. Qualified Auxiliarists can also serve as crew or engineer on Coast Guard vessels when these vessels
are not engaged in law enforcement or military operations.
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Your first qualification entitles you to wear the Operations Program ribbon. Each additional qualification entitles you
to wear a bronze star on the Operations Program ribbon. Upon earning your sixth qualification the bronze stars are replaced
with a silver star. Coxswains and aircraft pilots wear breast devices signifying their accomplishments. |
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AUXOPS Device |
Specialty Ribbon |
Every member can specialize in any or all of seven different specialty areas in the operational and administrative
fields. Successful completion of your first course entitles you to wear the Specialty Course ribbon shown at the left. Each
additional class entitles you to add a bronze star to the ribbon. After completing six courses, the bronze stars are replaced
with a silver star. Upon completion of the seven courses, the ribbon is removed and is replaced by the coveted AUXOPS device
shown on the right. The seven specialty courses are Auxiliary Administration (AUXMIN), Auxiliary Communications (AUXCOM),
Navigation (AUXNAV), Patrols (AUXPAT), Search and Rescue (AUXSAR), Seamanship (AUXSEA) and Weather (AUXWEA). |
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Instructor Ribbon |
The Auxiliary Instructor program qualifies members as instructors for public education (PE) and member training
(MT) courses. An Auxiliarist qualifies as an instructor by completing the practical exercises and test. Also members of the
U.S. Power Squadron (USPS), who have completed the USPS Instructor Qualification Course and graduates of the Coast Guard Basic
Instructor Course (BIC) will also be certified as instructors (IT) upon application.
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Becoming an an Auxiliary Instructor entitles you to wear the Instructor Program ribbon. Further practical training will
qualify you as a Master Instructor (MI). This qualifies you to mentor members to become Master Instructors and entitles you
to wear a bronze star on the Instructor Program ribbon. |
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Examiner Ribbon |
The examiner program qualifies Auxiliarists as Vessel Examiners (VE), Marine Dealer Visitors (MDV) and Commercial
Fishing Vessel Examiners (CFVE). Vessel examiners conduct free vessel equipment safety checks. This is not a law enforcement
action and the results are not reported to any law enforcement authority. Marine Dealer Visitors visit local marine dealers,
marinas and public offices and inform them about the activities of the Auxiliary, particularly as these apply to public education
and boating safety.
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| Your first qualification entitles you to wear the Examiner Program ribbon. Each additional qualification entitles
you to add a bronze star to the Examination Program ribbon.
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