Surface operations

Manuals, Forms and Other Links	Description
Request for QE Form in PDF	This form is to be used to request a QE, the form can be completed on the computer, printed, and faxed to the QE Coordinator. If you have only the Adobe Reader, you may not be able to save your entries but can print.
Request For QE Excel Version	This form is to be used to request a QE, the form can be completed on the computer, printed, and faxed to the QE Coordinator.
Medical Information form	This form is to be filled out by a boat crew members and given to the Coxswain prior to going on a patrol.
Auxiliary Claims Guide	Source of forms from Coast Guard HQ Operations web page in Adobe format.
NEW Auxiliary Boat Crew Training Manual	Auxiliary Boat Crew Training manual, effective 01 January 2007
NEW Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Requirements	Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Requirements, effective 01 January 2007
NEW Auxiliary Coxswain Qualification Requirements	Auxiliary Coxswain Qualification Requirements, effective 01 January 2007
NEW Auxiliary PWC Operator Qualifications Requirements	Auxiliary PWC Operator Qualifications Requirements, effective 01 January 2007
Operations Policy Manual	Auxiliary Surface Operations policy manual
GAR (Green/Amber/Red) Worksheet	This form is to be used by the Coxswain and the color and number reported to the order issuing authority before the patrol gets underway.
Surface Ops Training Site	This site contains a wealth of information and sources for surfact operations training.

SURFACE OPERATIONS POLICY EXAM

The Operations Policy Exam is now available and is required for all trainees working on their Coxswain or PWC Operator qualification. This exam must be successfully completed before the QE dockside oral exam and underway check ride can be performed.

The exam, a 30 question open book exam, covers surface operations policies located the Operations Policy Manual COMDTINST M16798.3 (series) and Chapter 4 of the Coast Guard Addendum to the United States National Search and Rescue Supplement (NSS) COMDTINST M16130.2 (series). A score of 90% is required to pass the exam.

The exam is available through the Auxiliary National Testing Center at: http://cgexams.info/testing/

Upon completing the test, you will receive notice if you have either passed or not. If successful, your DIRAUX should get an electronic notification. Of course, it is always a good idea to print a copy of any electronic notice you receive in case the notice does not get to your DIRAUX for some reason and you will need that notice for your mentor to sign off on that task.

Note: The on-line exams require that you are running Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer, Netscape 6.1 or newer or an equivalent release of AOL's browser. It requires that you have JavaScript installed and enabled and that you have your cookies enabled.

This exam is also available in hard copy from the Operations Training Officer (OTO) in your district if you prefer.

Annual TCT Refresher Requirement, January 2009

The Operations Department has released the documents and presentation for Team Coordination refresher training for 2009. This 2009 TCT Refresher Training session is MANDATORY for all Crew, Coxswains, & PWC Operators. The Refresher Training session is approximately 1 hour in length. Flotillas and Divisions should plan to present this program. Note - This session is designed to be given at the local level and a 'qualified' TCT Facilitator is NOT required. See the 2009 TCT Facilitator Guide and the 2009 TCT Participant Reference guide for more details. The Powerpoint presentation may be downloaded here by Right clicking and selecting Save Target As and save on your computer. This session must be completed prior to December 31, 2009.