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Boating Safety Application for Smart Phones

(See ALAUX 005/23)

The Coast Guard Boating Safety application has allowed smart phone users on the Apple and Android mobile operating system platforms to input a profile, email a float plan, review safety equipment requirements, and obtain emergency assistance, as well as other features. Unfortunately, the application is no longer available in the application stores since updates have not been possible. Remember to inform recreational boaters when conducting Vessel Safety Checks, Public Affairs events, and Public Education classes. Ω

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Boat Crew Training Changes

(See ALAUX 003/23

PROMULGATION OF THE AUXILIARY BOAT CREW QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING HANDBOOKS:

A.) Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Handbook, ABQH 16794.52A

B.) Auxiliary Training Handbook – Boat Crew, ATH 16794.51A

C.) Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Hand- book, ABQH 16794.52B

D.) Auxiliary Training Handbook –Boat Crew, ATH 16794.51B

This ALAUX announces the cancellation of references (A and B) and the promulgation of references (C and D). This is an update to ALAUX 041/22, Promulgation of the Auxiliary Training Handbook – Boat Crew, ATH 16794.51A and ALAUX 042/22, Promulgation of the Auxiliary Boat Crew Qualification Handbook – Boat Crew, ABQH 16794.52A.

References (C and D) were signed by the Chief Director of Auxiliary on 13 January 2023. References (C and D) lists of major changes can be found in each Handbook’s Letter of Promulgation.

No paper distribution will be made of these Handbooks. They are available on SharePoint at: CGBSX-1 - BSX-1 Directives - All Documents (SharePoint-mil.us) and the Internet at: Surface Program Manuals and Document Info (uscgaux.info)

Auxiliary members who have started the qualification process prior to release of this ALAUX, as either a crewmember, coxswain, or PWC operator under reference (A), are authorized to transfer applicable “tasks” from reference (A) to reference (C) and continue the qualification process using reference (C). Ω

Auxiliary Paddlecraft Program Update

(See ALAUX 008/23)

PROMULGATION OF THE AUXILIARY PADDLECRAFT (AUXPAD) PROGRAM HANDBOOK, 16794.11A

A. Auxiliary Paddle Craft (AUXPAD) Program, COMDTINST 16794.11A

B. Auxiliary Paddlecraft (AUXPAD) Program Handbook, 16794.11A 1. This ALAUX announces the cancellation of reference (A), and the promulgation of reference (B).

2. Reference (B) was signed by the Chief Director of Auxiliary on 30 January 2023. Major changes include:

• Converted from Manual to Handbook.

• Added district cold weather patrol order guidance.

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• Expanded qualifications for participation in the on-water activity.

3. No paper distribution will be made of this Handbook. This Handbook is available on SharePoint at: CG-BSX-1 - BSX-1 Directives - All Documents (sharepoint-mil.us) and the Internet on the AUXPAD main page at Auxiliary Paddlecraft (AUXPAD) Program or directly to the Auxiliary Paddlecraft (AUXPAD) Program Handbook.

4. Auxiliary members that have started the qualification process prior to the release of this ALAUX are authorized to transfer applicable “TASKs” from reference (A) to reference (B) and continue the qualification process using reference (B). Any further questions on PQS and the qualification process will be directed through the member’s Chain of Leadership and Management (COLM).

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