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Mission Statement

Job Descriptions for Operations Department.

Operations Dept Organizational Chart.

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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Department of Operations (Response) Mission Statement

The Department of Operations (Response) serves the US Coast Guard by ensuring that volunteer members are well-trained, qualified and equipped to support appropriate programs and are prepared to contribute to all authorized US Coast Guard activities present and future.

Our Bywords – ‘Safe and Effective Programs’

These precepts form the foundation of the Department of Operations (Response) and every strategy and decision we implement.

The Department of Operations (Response) will:

• Recognize that the member is the most valuable asset of the organization; train them well, encourage participation and personal achievement in all activities.
  
  
• Realize the true multi-mission nature in Auxiliary surface and air patrols by integrating elements of Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA), Aids to Navigation (ATON), and Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) in all missions while underway or airborne.
  
  
• Encourage cross training among all CG Auxiliary operational elements (aviation, surface, MSEP), CG active duty/reserve forces and local emergency response/law enforcement units.
  
  
• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with CG Headquarters units, other Auxiliary Departments and external agencies or organizations.
  
  
• Embrace new program opportunities that are consistent with the overall organizational strategies.
  
  
• Encourage ongoing training for specific knowledge and skill sets to match evolving operational demands; promote member attendance in "C" school and other training opportunities.
  
  
• Advocate good stewardship of limited resources.
  
  
• Empower members at all levels to identify opportunities to advance the goals of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary.
  
  
• Reinforce the responsibility of each volunteer member to honor their commitment to Coast Guard Auxiliary activities.
  
  
• Continually strive to improve the quality and safety of the operations program.