Check the weather, on the weather channel several times a
day.
Top off all Facility Vessels and towing vehicle's fuel tanks.
Top off spare outboard fuel tanks. In the event of a power
failure the gas pumps don't work.
Check out all comm's equipment, on board vessels, vehicle
mounted and bay stations. Have adequate supply of fresh batteries for handhelds. And make sure all boats are fully secured.
Keep in mind that you may be asked to trailer your boat
several hundred miles - can you do it?
Stay in touch. Check your e-mail daily. Make sure your
telephone/cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses are currently
correct.
FC's/FSO-OP's get this word out to every member, remember some
folks do not have e-mail access. USE YOUR TELEPHONE TREE to get the word out
to all.
FSO-OP's be prepared to report upon your respective Flotilla's
readiness when called upon by Group.
Hilo Operations by Bob Kreiling, SO-OP
Read about Helo Operations being conducted in Division 12 - Here
Wearing the Auxiliary PFD When Not on
Patrol-- Periodically a question
arises regarding the policy on wearing the Auxiliary PFD when not on patrol.
The following statement describes the current policy: PFD's with Auxiliary
markings are not considered a “distinctive part of the uniform” referred to in
Chapter 10 of the Auxiliary Manual, but rather organizational clothing: that
clothing necessary to perform a particular Coast Guard assignment.
Auxiliarists are required to spend their own money for most of the safety
items required to operate for the Coast Guard - their PFD's being one major
expense. When participating in personal recreational boating activities, and
therefore not in uniform or displaying patrol signs, members may wear their
PFD with USCG Auxiliary markings. By wearing our PFDs during personal
recreational boating activities, we set an example of safety while displaying
our pride in our membership in the Auxiliary. Recently, both DC-O and OCX-2
have reaffirmed a decision that was made in 1995 to allow members to wear
their Auxiliary PFDs when not on patrol, during recreational boating
activities. As in the case of any clothing bearing Auxiliary logos, PFD's
should not be worn when engaging in commercial enterprises, political
activities or in any place or manner that would bring dishonor to the
organization.
Do you need to know the status of your Travel Payments but
don't want to make that long distance phone call to FINCEN? Do it on-line just
go to: Finance
Center
