Flotilla Staff Officers

Position Responsibilities

Aids to Navigation Officer (AN)           

Maintains unit operating area maps and navigation information. Coordinates with local authorities on activities, lake conditions and operating areas on the lake.

Communications Officer (CM)           

Encourages the establishment of land-based Auxiliary fixed and mobile VHF-FM radio stations and promotes participation in communication drills, including training exercises in search and rescue communications for vessels and aircraft.

Communications Services Officer (CS)

Arranges for and coordinates computer communications systems, including e-mail, Web site development and administration, and other "paperless" forms of communication.

Finance Officer (FN)

Supervises all financial matters; collects and disburses funds and maintains complete and understandable records of all financial transactions; maintains an annual budget; ensures that annual flotilla audits are performed.

Information Services Officer (IS)

Maintains systems to record member activities in each mission category and supervises reporting to higher Auxiliary levels while providing feedback to individual members.

Materials Officer (MA)

Maintains an inventory of current Auxiliary materials and equipment including forms and literature. Assists members in ordering educational materials, uniform items, and consumable supplies. Maintains lists and issues units nonexpendable item.

Member Training Officer (MT)

Organizes and encourages a continuous program of formal and informal training activities to assure members achieve higher levels of knowledge and expertise about subjects related to Auxiliary programs. Strives to upgrade the qualifications of active members.

Operations Officer (OP)

Coordinates organized boating activities; schedules safety patrols, regatta patrols, chart updating patrols, support missions, etc. Ensures that such activities are performed in accord with current Coast Guard policies.

Public Affairs Officer (PA)

Develops and coordinates media activities to obtain favorable and supportive publicity for Auxiliary programs. Organizes speakers' bureaus, etc. Prepares articles and photographs for submission to local newspapers and journals. Promotes and maintains relations with the public including businesses, clubs and other organizations.

Publications Officer (PB)

Editor and publisher of a flotilla newsletter/bulletin (Cruiser). Develops and maintains a file of photographs of flotilla activities, and assists in the preparation. Directs clearance, development and distribution of all unit publications.  Also submits articles for publication.

Public Education Officer (PE)

Schedules and coordinates public education classes conducted by the flotilla and assures that flotilla instructors are qualified and equipped to teach.

Personnel Services Officer (PS)

Develops and implement programs and activities to promote the growth of the Auxiliary, by obtaining new members, so that all nearby boating areas will be better served.

Secretary/Records Officer (SR)

Records and publishes minutes of the flotilla; maintains mailing lists, rosters, and current copies of the flotilla's Standing Rules; maintains the administrative records of the flotilla.

Vessel Examinations Officer (VE)

Oversees and coordinates the free Vessel Safety Check program to educate the boating public about required safety equipment. Schedules specific vessel safety check stations and activities.

 

 

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