Summary of Updates to the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Manual (COMDTINST M G)

Chapter 1 History, Purpose, Administration Updated organizational titles Revised functional statements ASC functional statement and selection criteria Revised organizational charts Updated chain of leadership communication expectations

Chapter 2 Missions and Programs New programs clearly authorized – AUXCHEF – State Liaison Officer – Interpreter – Health Care Services Assistance Updated Range Coach waiver request provisions Authority for Assistant In-port OOD

Chapter 3 Membership Greater alignment of membership eligibility criteria with active duty and Reserves Establishment of the Direct Informational (DI) PSI status (for Aux Logical Access Credentials) Inclusion of AP status provisions Updated admin disciplinary procedures, informal/formal actions, appeals

Chapter 4 Organizational Structure Revised summaries of duties for elected/ appointed offices and boards/committees Revised Division composition criteria Updated universal election eligibility criteria Updated elected and staff officer rosters at all levels (e.g., ANACO, DIR, DDC, DSO-DV, D-PL) Updated provisions for Lay Leaders

Chapter 5 Regulations and Policies Provisions for Auxiliary testimony Provisions for marketing and public affairs Provisions for handling Auxiliary correspondence, PII, and network security Updated gift acceptance provisions Memorialized free space, raffle, advertising provisions Auxiliary web site provisions

Chapter 5 Regulations and Policies Updated assignment to duty provisions Immunization provisions Updated Auxiliary ID and ALAC card provisions Accommodation of individuals with disabilities Updated weapons carriage provisions Social media management provisions Standards of ethical conduct provisions

Chapter 6 Support and Basic Materials Updated CG personal property provisions Updated Auxiliary personal and unit-owned property provisions MOU and MOA provisions

Chapter 7 Human Resources Updated Commandant Policy Statements – Diversity Policy – Equal Opportunity Policy – Anti-Discrimination and Anti-Harassment Policy Updated procedures for handling civil rights, discrimination, and harassment complaints

Chapter 8 Member Training and Qualifications Updated training and qualification provisions including PSI and portability of qualifications Expansion of recognized qualification programs (e.g. – Trident, Interpreter) Updated Auxiliary C-school management guidelines Updated AUXOP program criteria Inclusion of Mandated Training requirements

Chapter 9 Reimbursement of Auxiliarists Updated travel reimbursement provisions including information on orders, passport allowances, and reimbursable expenses Updated travel claim procedures including methods to prevent reimbursement errors Provisions for handling salvage of Auxiliary surface facilities

Chapter 10 Uniforms Clarification of uniform wear for ceremonial occasions and prohibited occasions Uniform disposal provisions Updated grooming and appearance provisions including tattoos, body piercings, and religious/ethnic apparel Updated uniform component provisions including name tags, ball caps, women’s alternative shirts

Chapter 10 Uniforms Updated insignia qualification criteria including RBS insignia, Aux Marine Safety/Trident insignia, and Boat Forces Operations insignia Updated uniform wear provisions including ODU, elimination of Service Dress Blue Alpha, and forecast elimination of Undress Blue uniforms and several other articles

Chapter 11 Recognition and Awards Updated award criteria including for the Aux Specialty Ribbon and Operations Program Ribbon DIRAUX (O-5) authority for ACM awards Memorialized Auxiliarist-of-the-Year, Commodore Greanoff, and Auxiliary Diversity award criteria

Chapter 12 Customs and Courtesies Provisions on salutes and Pledge of Allegiance Provisions on formal functions, seating arrangements, guest speakers, protocols Established provisions for spiritual elements of Auxiliary functions

Appendices Appendix C – Memorialized election eligibility criteria Updated geographic boundary descriptions Removed PSI FAQs and Forms appendices