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AUXOP Training

The AUXOP, or Operational Auxiliarist, program is an advanced training program available to members of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.  An AUXOP member has completed the six advanced specialty courses and is entitled to wear the special AUXOP device on the uniform.  The following are the seven specialty courses - click on any one of them and get detailed information on that course:

AUXCOM - Communications AUXSAR            Search and Rescue AUXNAV -     Navigation
AUXPAT -            Patrols AUXSEA -   Seamanship AUXWEA -         Weather

Obtaining AUXOP training is easy for the Auxiliarist.  Just contact the Flotilla Staff Officer for Member Training, FSO-MT, who will make the necessary arrangements.  AUXOP specialty courses may be taken either as formal courses or by self-study.

Other Auxiliary Training

While the above programs are important to your growth as an Auxiliarist, the following training makes you a productive member of the Flotilla almost immediately upon completion.  Click on any one of them and get detailed information on that course.

Vessel Examiner Program Visitor
Instructor Boat Crew Program

 

If you're not a member of the Auxiliary and are interested in this training program, click here for information on joining the Auxiliary.

 

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