1. The Trident Program
The Auxiliary Member Training and Qualifications Program for Support of
US Coast Guard Marine Safety and
Environmental Protection Programs

2. Your Objective: Full Qualification in the Marine Safety Community

3. Purposes of the Program
To provide baseline training and qualifications for members participating in the Auxiliary’s Marine Safety and Environmental Protection program
To standardize Auxiliary training and certification requirements in MS/MEP areas
To prepare Auxiliary members to effectively integrate into the Coast Guard’s M community

4. Trident Program Completion and Award Criteria for M Device
The Auxiliary Marine Safety (M) device will be awarded to persons who complete all of the “three points of the Trident” …
- Education
- Service
- Practical Skills (PQSs)

5. I. Education Requirements
A. Introduction to Marine Safety Course
(INTRO-MS/MEP)
B. Advanced Course Group (ADV-MS/MEP)
Intro to Marine Inspection Course (IIMI)**
Intro to Port Operations Course (IIPO)**
The Incident Command Course (ICS-100)
The Good Mate Course
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** These two courses are presently suspended as prerequisites courses because they are pending revision by the USCG.

6. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
Provides introduction to MS/MEP activities
1. MS/MEP Organization & Mission
2. Marine Safety Program
3. Marine Environmental Protection
4. Planning and Emergency Management
5. Port Security and Waterways Management
6. Program Management, Administration & Information Services

7. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
1. Organization and Mission
Coast Guard Marine Safety Organization
History and Organization
MSM, Chapter One
Auxiliary Marine Safety Program
Who We Are
Goals, Objectives and Missions

8. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
2. Marine Safety Program
Harbor Patrols (HARPATS)
Container Inspection Support
Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Examinations
Ferry Examinations
Commercial Fishing Vessel Examinations
Boating Safety Factory Visit Program
“Dockwalkers” Marina Visitation Program

9. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
3. Marine Environmental Protection
“Sea Partners” Education & Public Affairs Program
Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS) Mitigation
Environmental Education Initiatives
“Good Mate” Program (Ocean Conservancy)
“Officer Snook” Program (J. Savin, FL)

10. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
3. Marine Environmental Protection (cont’d)
Clean Vessel Act Support
Clean Marina Program Support
Debris Monitoring & Beach Cleanup Programs
Marine Mammal Monitoring
HAZMAT/HAZWOPER Education & Patrol Support

11. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
4. Planning and Emergency Management
Incident Command System
Auxiliary Guidelines for Emergency Planning
Coast Guard Support for Local and Area Planning
Guidelines for Cooperation and Team Building for Emergency Response at State & Local Levels

12. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
5. Port Security and Waterways Mgmt.
- Harbor Safety Patrols
Abandoned Vessel Surveys
Marine Transportation System (MTS) Support
Harbor Safety Committee Support
Public Affairs and Public Information Support

13. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
6. Management, Admin. & Information Services
Budgeting and Personnel Records
Program Vision, Missions, Objectives and Timelines
“Three C’s: Communication, Coordination, Customer Service
Collection and Publication of Best Practices in Marine Safety

14. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
6. Program Management, Administration & Information Services (cont’d)
Travel and Expense Management
Website Management and Maintenance
Management and Administration of Marine Safety Components of the AUXDATA System

15. A. Introduction to Marine Safety
Presented NACON 02; Available, Fall 02
Offered through the Coast Guard Institute
Available both as e-course and hard copy
Provides CEUs and ACE accreditation
Utilizes new learning management software (Blackboard 5):
Available at
Provides continuous feedback on progress

16. B. Advanced Course Group
1. Intro to Port Operations Course (IIPO)**
2. Intro to Marine Inspection Course(IIMI)**
3. The Good Mate Course (MEP)
4. The Incident Command Course (ICS100)
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**These two courses are currently suspended as prerequisites pending
revisions by the USCG

17. 1. The Port Operations Course
Provides introductory knowledge for those entering the marine safety field who are assigned port safety, security, and/or response duties.
Environmental response and investigation.
Merchant vessel boardings
Waterfront Inspections
Baseline for Marine Safety Information Systems (MSIS and MISLE).

18. 1. The Port Operations Course
What: Excerpt from Course
> Introductory Chapter (presently suspended as a prerequisite pending revision by the USCG)
Where Do I Find It?
This course is available only in printed form from the Coast Guard Institute…
Order through DIRAUX/OTO
Please supply the following:
Short Title: IIPO
Course Code-Edition:

19. 2. The Marine Inspection Course
Provides introductory knowledge for those entering the marine safety field who are assigned marine inspection duties.
Merchant vessel certificates, documents and boardings.
Marine Safety Information Systems (MSIS and MISLE).

20. 2. The Marine Inspection Course
What: Excerpt from Course
--> Introductory Chapter (presently suspended as a prerequisite pending revision by the USCG}
Where Do I Find It?
The Course is available in printed form only -- through your DIRAUX/OTO from the CG Institute
Order this course using the following:
Short Title: IIMI
Course Code-Edition:

21. 3. The Good Mate Course
Provides information on various ecosystems that make up the marine environment.
Describes sources of marine pollution and statutes for environmental quality.
Describes impacts of recreational boating on the marine environment and offers best management practices for improvements.

22. 3. The Good Mate Course Where do I find it?
Available now in printed form from the Auxiliary Center, along with Study Guide, Video and subject area brochures.
On-Line and in printed form from the CG Institute. (Course and study guide will be on-line by Fall, 2002.)
Web address:

23. 4. Incident Command Course (ICS 100)
Incident Command System (ICS Level 100)
Designed to help the student understand the principles of the Incident Command System
(ICS) and how to use it.
Acquaints the student with basic ICS structure, terminology and usage in emergency response situations.

24. 4. The Incident Command Course
Where Do I Find It?
The course is available in printed form from the Coast Guard Institute
Place order through the DIRAUX/OTO
Order from the Coast Guard Institute:
Short Title: ICSORI
Course Code-Edition:

25. 4. The Incident Command Course
Alternate Sources for this Course:
FEMA (
State Emergency Management Agency
Local fire/emergency response training
Local Coast Guard units
National Fire Service

26. II. Service Requirements
Completion of at least 384 hours in direct or administrative support of the Marine Safety program over a period of at least 4 years.
For a single year to count toward qualification for the device, at least 96 hours must be recorded in AUXMIS/AUXDATA for that year.
Hours recorded beginning 1 January 1997 will serve to qualify.
Years need not be consecutive to be credited.                

27. III. Practical Skill Areas - PQS’s
Completion of requirements from at least four approved Auxiliary MS/MEP Personal Qualifications Summary (PQS) guides.
PQSs may be from Coast Guard or Auxiliary list of approved items
Completion of Coast Guard PQS’s for Active Duty and Reserve members as listed in COMDTNOTE Change 12 to the MSM -- will also satisfy this requirement.

28. List of Approved PQS Areas
The following Auxiliary-Specific PQS Areas are approved for qualification for the Auxiliary M device:
Assistant Container Inspector
Assistant Facilities Inspector
Assistant Liferaft Inspector
Auxiliary Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Examiner
Auxiliary Marine Environmental Education Specialist
Auxiliary Port State Control Boarding Team Assistant
Auxiliary Marine Safety Watchstander
Auxiliary Marine Safety Administrative and Management Specialist ____________________________________________________
» Note: (All PQS documents are undergoing a final content review
and should be approved by end of October, 2002)

29. Additional PQS Areas -- continued
-- Auxiliary Assistant Harbor Safety Officer
-- Auxiliary Assistant Pollution Inspector
-- Auxiliary Assistant Pollution Response Specialist
-> Additional PQS areas are currently under development and will be announced upon approval. Two PQS for Auxiliary support to Regional
Examination Centers (RECs) are on this list.
Any active duty M qualification listed in MSM, Vol 1, Chapter 7 counts
toward attainment of the AUX M device.
Examples include: T-Boat Inspector, Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner, and Barge Inspector
Reference: COMDTNOTE (Change 12 to the MSM, Chapter 7) describes authority for this approval.

30. Approval of Local PQS Quals
Locally-approved PQS qualification will be accepted if the criteria for them are consistent with the approved Coast Guard and Auxiliary list.

31. What is a PQS -- and Why? Personnel Qualification System = PQS
The system used to standardize M-specific training & qualifications nationwide
One of three steps required in obtaining the Auxiliary Marine Safety Device:
Recognizes your training and identifies you as an extremely valuable asset to the “M” community

32. What’s in a PQS? Sections of a PQS: Oral board or test
Verifying Persons Record
Task Matrix:
Qualification Tasks
Required inspections for qualification (if applicable)
Training Officer/Mentor sign-off area
Notes page
Oral board or test
Letter of qualification

33. Performance Qualification
Sample PQS Document
Commercial Fishing
(CFVE) Examiner
Performance Qualification
System (PQS) Workbook

34. PQS Sample Verification
Verifying Persons Record
All materials necessary to complete this PQS may be found in 46 Code of Federal Regulations,
Subchapter C. Other CFRs may also be specified in some of the specific sections.
Hard copies of 46CFR Parts 1-40 may be obtained through the Government Printing Office or on the Internet at:
Date
Initials
Signature
Full Name

35. PQS -- Sample Task List DATE TASK TSK # Prerequisite Training CFV-1
CFVE Task Matrix: 
DATE
TASK
TSK #
Prerequisite Training
CFV-1
Use of Appropriate Tools
CFV-2
Required Inspections
CFV-4
Use of CFRs, COMDTINST & NAVICs
CFV-3

36. _______________
Demonstrate the ability to understand and
utilize the appropriate tools (Auxiliarists
and Dockside Examiners are not required to
use the 4100F form):
a. Federal Requirements for Commercial
Fishing Industry Vessels pamphlet.
b. Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety
job Aid.
c. Commercial Fishing Vessel Safety
Examination Booklet.
Commercial Fishing Industry
Supplemental Boarding Report Form F (Only required for Boarding Officers).
CFV 2.
Attended fishing vessel safety training provided by the District Fishing Vessel Safety Coordinator (DFVSC) or MSO, utilizing HQ developed Instructors Guide or attend the Fishing Vessel Safety resident training course at RTC Yorktown.
CFV 1.
Date
Verifying
Person
TASK
Task Number

37. Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner
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______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
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_______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________ _______________
Demonstrate the ability to reference and cite applicable extracts from each of the following regulations and policies
a. 46 CFR Part 28 Commercial Fishing
Industry Vessel Regulations.
b. COMDTINST : Implementation of
the Commercial Fishing Industry Vessel
Regulations.
c. NVIC 7-91: Determination of Cold Water
Areas.
d. NVIC 12-91: Termination of Unsafe
Operations Aboard Commercial Fishing
Industry Vessels (see 46 CFR 28.65)
e. NVIC 13-91: Fishing Industry Third
Party Examination and procedures for
designation of "Accepted Organizations"
and "Similarly Qualified Organizations."
f. NVIC 1-92: Implementation of Lifesaving
Regulations for Commercial Fishing
Vessels.
g. Other Federal Regulations applicable to
commercial fishing vessels as indicated
in the Federal Requirements pamphlet
(2.a. above).
CFV 3

38. PQS -- Sample Signoff Page
Required inspections for qualification
Mentor Signature and Date
Vessel Name/HIN/State Reg. #s
All qualification requirements have been satisfactorily completed.
__________________________ _________
Training Officer/PQS Mentor Date

39. Recap: Trident Program Requirements
Education Requirements
Complete “Intro. to Marine Safety” Course
Complete 4 Advanced MS/MEP Courses
Intro Chapter to Port Operations Course (pending)
Intro Chapter to Marine Inspection Course (pending)
Incident Command (ICS 100)
Good Mate Course
Time In Service: 4 years at a minimum level of 96 hours/year in MS/MEP support
Completion of 4 approved PQSs

40. Trident Program Status, 9/02
The components of the Program have been submitted to the Auxiliary NEXCOM for review and approval.
Approval received on September 18, 2002, subject to minor changes, corrections and administrative policy revisions. All items should be complete by end of October, 2002)
The AUX M device is currently pending approval before the Institute of Heraldry and USCG Uniform Board. Approval expected by October 1, 2002.
Please follow these developments on AUXWEB’s “What’s New” page for continuing updates on progress and completion of these items.

41. AUXDATA: How to Make Your Work Count.
The contents of the M program task list (“picklist”) have been compared and aligned with the work activities contained in the Coast Guard’s MISLE system.
Before submitting the M picklist items to AUXDATA managers, Coast Guard M program mangers will review and prioritize activities and sub-activities.
Completion of this process is expected by the end of October, 2002.
Submittal of M program hours in AUXDATA will be used to determine eligibility for AUX M device.

42. Member Achievement & Recognition
Trident Program Completion --
Auxiliary Marine Safety Device