USCG Auxiliary 101

Big Picture

100

The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard with its missions EXCEPT direct law enforcement AND which of the following: A. Military operations B. Recreational boating safety C. Pollution control D. Boaters in distress

What is A. Military operations?

200

To be eligible for enrollment in the Auxiliary, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, its territories, or possessions, and be the following age: A. At least 17 years of age B. At least 21 years of age C. At least 31 years of age D. Of any age

What is A. At least 17 years of age?

300

The Auxiliary new seven digit Employee ID is not associated with a flotilla. The flotilla number 054-06-01... A. Means Division 1, Flotilla 6, District 5 Southern Region. B. Means District 5 Southern Region, Division 6, Flotilla 1. C. Indicates the State, Group, and Flotilla. D. Is no longer used.

What is B. Means District Southern Region, Division 6, Flotilla 1?

400

In the Boat Crew Qualification Program, there are two levels of qualification; they are.... A. Trainee and Crewman B. Crewman and Coxswain C. Coxswain and Skipper D. Facility Owner and Crewman

What is B. Crewman and Coxswain?

500

The primary binding force which holds the Auxiliary together is A. Operations B. Fellowship C. Public Education D. VSC Program

What is B. Fellowship?

Terminology

100

The basic unit in the Auxiliary is the A. Division B. Staff C. District D. Flotilla

What is D. Flotilla?

200

The proper abbreviation for a Flotilla Staff Officer is A. FSO B. SO C. DSO D. MT

What is A. FSO?

300

The proper titles for elected officers at the flotilla level are Flotilla Commander (FC) and A. Flotilla Vice Commander (VFC) B. Commodore (COMO) C. Flotilla Staff Officer (FSO) D. Division Commander (DCDR)

What is A. Flotilla Vice Commander (VFC)?

400

The mission oriented program which allows Auxiliarists to check recreational boats for safety compliance is the Vessel Safety Check (VSC). The flotilla staff officer who specializes in this activity is the A. FSO-NS B. FSO-FN C. FSO-CC D. FSO-VE

What is D. FSO-VE?

500

Parallel staffing reflects a process similar to the Auxiliary chain of leadership and management, but it applies to A. Appointed staff officers B. Only Division officers C. Only elected officers D. District Commodores and above

What is A. Appointed staff officers?

Policies

100

In transacting Auxiliary business, the two most important references are A. The Auxiliary Manual and Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual B. The Regional Director of Auxiliary's Red and Orange Books C. The Auxiliary District Telephone Directory and Webster's Dictionary D. The Federal Telephone Communication System (FTS) and Staff Directory.

What is A. The Auxiliary Manual and Auxiliary Operations Policy Manual?

200

The Auxiliary Manual COMDTINST M 16790.1 (series) is best described as .... A. The standard reference for active duty Coast Guard officers B. A general history of the Coast Guard Auxiliary C. The policy manual for every Auxiliarist D. What to do when on patrol

What is C. The policy manual for every Auxiliarist?

300

An Auxiliarist can be disenrolled only A. By any Auxiliary member B. By a vote of 1/3 attendees at a flotilla meeting C. By the Division Commander D. By authority of the Commandant through the District Commander

What is D. by authority of the Commandant through the District Commander?

400

Subject to Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulation, tax deductions may be claimed for: A. Contribution of your time B. Cost of certain uniforms and their maintenance C. Expenses for which you have been reimbursed D. Depreciation for your dock

What is B. Cost of certain uniforms and their maintenance?

500

The Coast Guard Auxiliary/Civil Rights Counselor (CGAUX/CRC) A. Qualifies candidates for the Boat Crew Program B. Investigates discrimination/sexual harassment complaints C. Coordinates Auxiliary social activities D. Investigates accidents occurring during patrols

What is B. Investigates discrimination/sexual harassment complaints?

Communicating

100

Auxiliary communications should flow via A. The Auxiliary chain of leadership and management B. The Director of Auxiliary C. The District Commodore D. The Federal Communications System

What is A. The Auxiliary chain of leadership and management?

200

Within the Auxiliary, the term "chain of leadership and management" means between elected officers. A. A path for communications to flow in an effective and efficient manner B. An order given which must be obeyed C. The official "Passing of Command" at an Auxiliary Change of Watch D. Mutual respect and courtesy

What is A. A path for communications to flow in an effective and efficient manner?

300

The Privacy Act stipulates any roster of names and addresses of Auxiliary members shall not be made available to A. The editor of The Navigator B. Any "outside" organization or person C. The area flotilla commanders D. Coast Guard Headquarters personnel

What is B. Any "outside organization or person?

400

While on Auxiliary Patrol, under Coast Guard orders, you slip and injure your head and arm. You A. Should take no action B. Have no medical coverage through the Coast Guard C. Are entitled to the same medical treatment afforded Coast Guard members D. Are entitled only to your own medical coverage

What is C. Are entitled to the same medical treatment afforded Coast Guard members?

500

AUXDATA and AUXINFO can only be effective as management tools if: A. The flotilla materials officer (FSO-MA) enters correct information B. Members make timely and accurate reports for input C. Both A and B are correct D. None of the above are correct

What is B. Members make timely and accurate reports for input?

Etiquette

100

Although the Auxiliary is non-military, members are expected to A. Salute one another when meeting B. Observe proper military courtesies when going aboard government vessels C. Wear their uniform, even when appearing at public functions as private citizens D. Wear some identifying insignia at all times

What is B. Observe proper military courtesies when going aboard government vessels?

200

When wearing the "tropical blue" uniform, the member may wear... A. The garrison cap B. The combination hat C. The ball cap D. A or B, depending upon circumstances

What is D. A or B, depending upon circumstances?

300

Auxiliarists must NEVER wear an Auxiliary uniform when engaged in A. Conducting Vessel Safety Checks (VSCs) B. Public education classes C. Political activities or paid employment. D. Coast Guard Operations

What is C. Political activities or paid employment?

400

The Winter Dress Blue uniform is authorized as a seasonal alternative for the A. Working Blue Uniform B. Service Dress Blue Uniform C. Tropical Blue Uniform D. Dinner Dress Blue Uniform

What is B. Service Dress Blue Uniform?

500

Auxiliary members have the right to A. Tell a racist joke B. Prevent a senior citizen from holding office C. Be free from sexual harassment D. Refuse Auxiliary membership to a Native American

What is C. Be free from sexual harassment?