“As an Auxilarist, I would like to be deployed to augment the Coast Guard for a mission. What are some things that I should know? “ This is a question we have heard this week and thought we might address.
This week our three deployed Auxilarists from Flotilla 4 have learned a lot of lessons. They have sent back information to us here and given some advice.
Augmentation is a privilege. Remember that you are representing the Coast Guard and your country. Be qualified, be prepared, and be ready to get the mission done (whatever that may be) in a professional manner.
Bring value by your presence. The old adage of giving 110% is not just it. It is taking the required courses and training and then going further and doing electives to broaden your knowledge and value for such situations. Be flexible and be willing to use your talents to help others in ways you may not have expected. Be ready and willing to learn something new and do it to the best of your ability.
Follow the Coast Guard motto “Semper Paratus” or always ready. We are a small organization that does a great deal. We should be ready to go. This includes having a “go kit” with uniforms, toiletries, computers, batteries, etc. that can make you ready to deploy on short notice. Have things at home and work prepared to be able to do this. A few of our Auxilarists have said that the 4-for-1 ODU sale at the Uniform Distribution Center is something they are going to take full advantage of. Most of them only have two or three pairs of ODU Uniforms and that it just wasn’t enough for them.
Finally, we are the Guardians of all citizens and should be prepared to lead from the front and be proactive in an emergency. There is only one Coast Guard and we are in it. We should be up to the standards of the active duty and feel proud to work with them when called to do so.
- Semper Paratus
This week our three deployed Auxilarists from Flotilla 4 have learned a lot of lessons. They have sent back information to us here and given some advice.
Augmentation is a privilege. Remember that you are representing the Coast Guard and your country. Be qualified, be prepared, and be ready to get the mission done (whatever that may be) in a professional manner.
Bring value by your presence. The old adage of giving 110% is not just it. It is taking the required courses and training and then going further and doing electives to broaden your knowledge and value for such situations. Be flexible and be willing to use your talents to help others in ways you may not have expected. Be ready and willing to learn something new and do it to the best of your ability.
Follow the Coast Guard motto “Semper Paratus” or always ready. We are a small organization that does a great deal. We should be ready to go. This includes having a “go kit” with uniforms, toiletries, computers, batteries, etc. that can make you ready to deploy on short notice. Have things at home and work prepared to be able to do this. A few of our Auxilarists have said that the 4-for-1 ODU sale at the Uniform Distribution Center is something they are going to take full advantage of. Most of them only have two or three pairs of ODU Uniforms and that it just wasn’t enough for them.
Finally, we are the Guardians of all citizens and should be prepared to lead from the front and be proactive in an emergency. There is only one Coast Guard and we are in it. We should be up to the standards of the active duty and feel proud to work with them when called to do so.
- Semper Paratus
Auxilarist Jeff Towle (left) works at the Minnesota State Emergency Operations Center alongside Coast Guard Lieutenant Commander Allen Turner (right) during the flood response operation.
(Photo Courtesy of Nick Critelli)
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