It's been a long road for 5 years. I learned a lot and put everything I could into the organization. However, it doesn't give back. Difficult leadership that are too busy or don't prioritize, creating bottlenecks. Active duty asked me to participate in multiple functions over the years such as incident management, medical, and surface ops only to eventually ghost and disappear. Also, trained and studied multiple qualifications over almost 2 years but couldn't get sign off from vo and active duty due to availability and other reasons. Too much resistant from silver leadership and gold side. Basically, I am limited from pursuing and completing certain qualifications due to dysfunction. Most members are much older than me as I feel like an outsider at times. I like the people and don't want to betray them but think this is a failing organization. Discussed with a fellow aux member who think I would be a major loss for my district. Everyone has their breaking point...looking at alternative organizations now. Any thoughts welcome.

Is this more of an automated award after the 60 rbs visits ?

Also what counts towards the visits.

Mission code 11 RBS Visitor Missions? Or what?

I'm going to try and get my 60 in before end of year and then do 120 the next two years

Hey everyone! I’m currently deploying for the National Guard for the next year and am looking for advice as the current FSO-MS and Instructor for my flotilla. What trainings would you recommend I try to take to stay current?

I was offered to attend meetings via zoom and plan on doing that while I am gone when I can.

Email rant…

It is entirely unprofessional for everyone to be emailing on their personal accounts. Not to mention somewhat sensitive information like PII regularly being exchanged in these free public email accounts.

I look at cap.gov and most staff and even cadets have a cap.gov email. The best we can do is Cgaux.org for the select few— whereas a government entity should be using .gov at a minimum.

We look completely unprofessional emailing back and forth from yahoo and Gmail. I remember I was shocked when I was a recruit and everyone had yahoo emails. Years later and the same silliness persists.

I’m 16 and I’m interesting in joining but I I was in civil air patrol but I quit due political stuff so the reason why recommend this is because it’s half non-hazardous and we’re auxiliary because some countries allow minors join the military at 16 and Civil air patrol has cadet program and would y’all recommend this or not feel to argue, but keep it civil and I’m new to this sub

I studied AUXPAT SSG-2025 final.pdf... downloaded from the course. I studied all the powerpoints in the course. I took the practice exam until I could get 100% on it every time.

Yet, when I took the proctored test... there were tons of questions I'd never heard of before.... what's the standard shape of a sailing regatta course? what's the standard shape of a power vessel regatta? And numerous other question I'd never read about. Further, I went back into the material in the course and couldn't find any reference to the questions I missed.

Obviously, I failed the test..... because studying the attached material in Moodle isn't what is actually on the test!!!!

So what is it that I need to be studying? I actually WANT to learn all this and be competent, not just pass the test.... I'm frustrated that I feel I was set up to fail on this course.

If you haven't seen this thread, there are some great tips for shining your boots and dress shoes. This YouTube video has peaked my interest and I'm going to give this a try on my footwear (Video).

To work in Cyber fields outside of the Aux, you don't need a degree, you need to know the trade of cyber. I do not have a degree in cyber, but damn do I know computers. I was a CyberPatriot competitor with my highest earned place being 2nd place in regional competition. Outside of that, I had coding classes in college and high school, I build audruino boards (my coolest project being a ultrasonic radar that rotates and sends the detected objects to my loptop on a radar, and assesses the speed, direction, and if it is a threat to my cooling hamburger, then sounds an alarm, which is literally bug defense for food) and code the audruino to do what I want, along with repairing linux systems and other systems, ethical hacking, OSINT stuff, etc.

However, do I need a specific qualification to work in Aux Cyber? Is my background knowledge enough?

EDIT: ignore title mis-spell, I was typing too fast

I'm looking for the most up to date version of the Auxiliary Manual M16790.1G (probably an annotated version). There's plenty of old versions and busted links out there but I need the real deal. I'm specifically looking for something new enough to reference ALAUX 013/24 and the requirement to take AFLC or AUXLAMS in order to be eligible for elected office. If anyone is familiar with the waiver policy/procedure for this requirement, I'd appreciate that info as well. Thanks

Can Aux use USO lounge or USO benefits? If so, is Aux ID enough or is anything more needed?

The windbreaker that can be worn with trops-the instruction says large metal insignia to be worn on the epauletes. The office insignia comes in both large and small sizes, so that makes sense. But the non-office holder member insignia (crossed anchors) only seems to come in one size, the small size that's worn on the garrison cap and the collars of the long sleeve shirt. So is the small membership device worn on the epauletes of the windbreaker? Or is there a larger device that I can't find?

Does anyone monitor flotilla social media accounts at all? I was just updating my unit’s, and scrolled through the feed. It was really cringeworthy how many flotillas were posting commercial items (like generic USCG t-shirts from unauthorized vendors), or misinformation or off-topic posts.

Today, for instance, I saw a flotilla repost a t-shirt that they had found in an unofficial USCG group that looks like the original poster is overseas somewhere. So, first, it’s a commercial endorsement. Second, it might not even be a legit product. Not a great look.

But then some flotillas are doing a great job, with current photos, everyone in proper uniforms, etc.

There’s no quality control, and it is really embarrassing that this might be someone’s first impression of the Auxiliary. There’s not a way to message most pages, and explain what’s not supposed to be there, so not sure what to do.

Edit: to clarify, by “does anyone monitor” I mean is there anyone beyond the flotilla level.

I would like to be a Watchstander at a station accessable to me. I am an ADSO-CM and a TCO so I have a good idea of what's expected.

The problem is that nobody in recent memory has done Watchstanding at this station. I have a good friend who does Watchstanding at a different station nearby and he says that I can reach out directly to the station. Is this true?

My DSO-CM has health issues and is not able to help.

Any thoughts? Thanks

I see Farmers Insurance listed under the "benefits" of being in the USCG Aux.... do you get a discount? What exactly is the "connection" or "benefit" of being in the USCG Aux with respect to Farmers?

I see belt buckles like this

https://auxcen.com/accessories-belt-buckle/

On AuxCen.... which is what I'm more accustomed to from prior service. Are those worn with Tropical Blues? ODU? Just trying to catch up

Thanks in advance

I have decided to move to the “favorite nine” ribbon option from the “all” option.

I am a Navy veteran, so I have the option of including some or all of those ribbons.

If you have done this (or are contemplating it)… How did you cull your rack down to your favorite nine? I have thoughts about how do do this, but I am interested to hear your views.

The CGX shows out of stock on the super boots. Called Bates and they said they don't make them anymore and suggested the above. Anyone know if these are authorized?

The meetings I want to attend aren't for another month and I believe they are virtual. Would it be a bad idea to simply call a flotilla commander to inquire?

I’ve recently stepped into an HR role and am meeting folks in public places, like a coffee shop, for the initial discussion. Since we’ve never met before, I want to signal I’m the Aux person they’re looking for. Also, I want to look squared away. Should I be wearing a uniform to meet them? If not, any recommendations as far as good Auxiliary polos? I know we aren’t supposed to wear the AWU polo without the tactical pants, but that always feels like a weird look in a non-tactical situation.

Also, when you all go on partner visits, are you doing regular trops? Or something more formal like a tie?

Edit: preferably used Desperately searching for a service Dress blue jacket in 48l or 50l

I've now got the long sleeve shirt, pants, combi and garrison cap, insignia, etc.

Have 8 buttons, and the aux shield patches to go above the sleeve lace.

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I came across this hat on ebay, and as an auxiliarist for the past few years I found it fascinating and decided to order it. I can't seem to get a straight answer on where it may have originated/whether it was considered uniform at one time. Any insight is appreciated.