Civil Air Patrol USCG Auxiliary Briefing Col Henry Irizarry CAP National Liaison to USCG Auxiliary 22 August 2018 Rank is normally abbreviated Use of your nickname is optional in quotes between your first and last name Title is normally the full written title, not the office symbol, but take the lead from other briefings The date is the date the briefing is to be given City and State are optional One Civil Air Patrol, excelling in service to our nation and our members!

Overview Update on the CAP & USCG Relationship Update on the MOU Overview of the USCG Auxiliary Ideas for engaging with the USCG Auxiliary Questions If rules of engagement are necessary or an introduction of other briefers, suggest adding those ahead of the ideas.

Update on CAP & USCG Auxiliary Relationship Commodore Walsh attended 2017 National Conference Both organizations appointed National Liaisons CAP-USAF/CAP and USCG/USCG Auxiliary met in February 2018 in Washington DC Validated the desire of all organizations to work together and further develop relationship Recommend keeping bullets brief, not paragraphs. Generally we try to follow the 1-6-6 rule. Quite simply, this “Rule” says that each PowerPoint slide should have one main idea, a maximum of six bullet points, and a maximum of six words per bullet point. Obviously that rule is trumped by being able to truly get the thought and point across. Consider who will be briefing and receiving this information and how. If personnel will be reviewing independently, more may be needed on the slide itself, or details provided in the notes. Consider using pictures, charts or images, but be sure that we have the rights to use them before including them, and if data is perishable or dated, mark it accordingly.

Update on MOU Last MOU was signed in 2001 Renewal of MOU Train with each other Attend each others meetings Provide supplemental mission support Appoint National Liaison Officers Allows for Cross Crewing Renewal of MOU Specify procedures for Cross Crewing Develop the SOP to allow for MOU permitted activities Recommend keeping bullets brief, not paragraphs. Generally we try to follow the 1-6-6 rule. Quite simply, this “Rule” says that each PowerPoint slide should have one main idea, a maximum of six bullet points, and a maximum of six words per bullet point. Obviously that rule is trumped by being able to truly get the thought and point across. Consider who will be briefing and receiving this information and how. If personnel will be reviewing independently, more may be needed on the slide itself, or details provided in the notes. Consider using pictures, charts or images, but be sure that we have the rights to use them before including them, and if data is perishable or dated, mark it accordingly.

Overview of the USCG Auxiliary 16 Districts / Regions 170 Divisions * 950 Flotillas 30,000 Auxiliarists 2,300 Boats 183 Aircraft 1,751 Radio Facilities Each Region managed by an active duty O-4/O-5 Director (DIRAUX) and 3-5 Staff Recommend keeping bullets brief, not paragraphs. Generally we try to follow the 1-6-6 rule. Quite simply, this “Rule” says that each PowerPoint slide should have one main idea, a maximum of six bullet points, and a maximum of six words per bullet point. Obviously that rule is trumped by being able to truly get the thought and point across. Consider who will be briefing and receiving this information and how. If personnel will be reviewing independently, more may be needed on the slide itself, or details provided in the notes. Consider using pictures, charts or images, but be sure that we have the rights to use them before including them, and if data is perishable or dated, mark it accordingly.

Overview of the USCG Auxiliary Auxiliary Authorities 14 USC §822 – Purpose of the Auxiliary is to support the Coast Guard as authorized by the Commandant (e.g. – search and rescue, recreational boating safety) - Auxiliary is non-military in nature, which puts its roles entirely within Coast Guard civil functions 14 USC §823 – Addresses Auxiliary role as an instrumentality of the Coast Guard for purposes of liability protection when assigned to duty 14 USC §827 and §828 – Provides additional liability protection for Auxiliarists 14 USC §646/7 - Declares Auxiliary aircraft to be public vessels of the US and vessels of the Coast Guard 14 USC §831 – Declares that Auxiliary pilots, while assigned to duty, are deemed to be Coast Guard pilots Recommend keeping bullets brief, not paragraphs. Generally we try to follow the 1-6-6 rule. Quite simply, this “Rule” says that each PowerPoint slide should have one main idea, a maximum of six bullet points, and a maximum of six words per bullet point. Obviously that rule is trumped by being able to truly get the thought and point across. Consider who will be briefing and receiving this information and how. If personnel will be reviewing independently, more may be needed on the slide itself, or details provided in the notes. Consider using pictures, charts or images, but be sure that we have the rights to use them before including them, and if data is perishable or dated, mark it accordingly.

Update on MOU What can’t they do No LE authority / no power of arrest / no combat ops No regulatory authority (e.g., cannot sign as a facility inspector) No direct command authority (cannot serve as DWO / CDO / coxswain to active duty) Cannot carry/handle/repair/fire weapons nor serve as range coaches Cannot commit/obligate CG funds Cannot wear unauthorized uniform items Cannot be subject to UCMJ Cannot be assigned to duty without being properly trained and qualified Cannot operate outside a defined scope of employment Recommend keeping bullets brief, not paragraphs. Generally we try to follow the 1-6-6 rule. Quite simply, this “Rule” says that each PowerPoint slide should have one main idea, a maximum of six bullet points, and a maximum of six words per bullet point. Obviously that rule is trumped by being able to truly get the thought and point across. Consider who will be briefing and receiving this information and how. If personnel will be reviewing independently, more may be needed on the slide itself, or details provided in the notes. Consider using pictures, charts or images, but be sure that we have the rights to use them before including them, and if data is perishable or dated, mark it accordingly.

Update on MOU Missions Maritime Observation Mission (MOM) Search and Rescue (SAR) Logistics Passengers / Cargo Aids To Navigation (ATON) Area Familiarization Public Affairs Other agency (fed/state/local) support Marine Safety Pollution response Shoreline survey Support for LE activities Surveillance Direct surface assets ICE (as in hard water) Special events (regattas, etc.) Recommend keeping bullets brief, not paragraphs. Generally we try to follow the 1-6-6 rule. Quite simply, this “Rule” says that each PowerPoint slide should have one main idea, a maximum of six bullet points, and a maximum of six words per bullet point. Obviously that rule is trumped by being able to truly get the thought and point across. Consider who will be briefing and receiving this information and how. If personnel will be reviewing independently, more may be needed on the slide itself, or details provided in the notes. Consider using pictures, charts or images, but be sure that we have the rights to use them before including them, and if data is perishable or dated, mark it accordingly.

Ideas for engaging CAP Region/Wing reach out to their respective District. Groups and Squadrons reach out to local Flotilla. Start by attending each others meetings. Invite to special events. Support each other on training missions* Recommend keeping bullets brief, not paragraphs. Generally we try to follow the 1-6-6 rule. Quite simply, this “Rule” says that each PowerPoint slide should have one main idea, a maximum of six bullet points, and a maximum of six words per bullet point. Obviously that rule is trumped by being able to truly get the thought and point across. Consider who will be briefing and receiving this information and how. If personnel will be reviewing independently, more may be needed on the slide itself, or details provided in the notes. Consider using pictures, charts or images, but be sure that we have the rights to use them before including them, and if data is perishable or dated, mark it accordingly.

Questions? Col Henry Irizarry CAP National Liaison to USCG Auxiliary hirizarry@flwg.gov (337) 517-0955 Adding in your mailing address and telephone numbers are optional. Suggest that you use your cap email address if you have one since briefings are often times posted publicly One Civil Air Patrol, excelling in service to our nation and our members!