Coast Guard Policy

• Texting While Operating a Motor Vehicle

  Posted 12 Jan 2010 ALCOAST 012/10 SUBJ: TEXTING WHILE OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE GENERAL ORDER A. EXECUTIVE ORDER 13513, FEDERAL LEADERSHIP ON REDUCING TEXTINGWHILE DRIVING B. CIVILIAN PERSONNEL ACTION...

• What is the official policy of the USCG regarding Auxiliarists claiming federal veterans preference in federal hiring decisions.

  Federal hiring policies are not created by the Coast Guard, but are, as you noted below, defined by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).  OPM's website is somewhat cryptic in defining a veteran w...

• What is the policy for using a military exchange other than a Coast Guard exchange?

  What is the policy for using a military exchange other than a Coast Guard exchange? We have been told at an exchange that we have visited for several years that we are no longer permitted there becaus...

• What if an elected officer is not living up to the responsibilities of their office, what should be done?

  Any member can bring charges against any other member for failure to carry out the duties of their office. Read the Auxiliary Manual for specifics.   000502...

• Please elaborate on the USCG coverage for liability and collision damages sustained by facilities while under orders.

  You need to check with all the DSOs-LP and/or DC -L....

• We have a person who wants to donate a 17 ft boat, motor, and trailer to our Flotilla. Can we accept it, and what is the protocol for receiving such donations?

  Section H. Solicitations, Gifts, and Donations of AUXMAN discusses in length Donations and Gifts.   000473...

• What is the current policy on flotillas accepting donations of money or property?

  Section H. Solicitations, Gifts, and Donations of AUXMAN discusses in length Donations and Gifts....

• Are Auxiliarists required to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) in order to go onto port facilities?

  No, Auxiliarists are federal officials for purpose of entry into these areas without a TWIC as long as they are under orders, have a  proper identification (Auxiliarists should not receive orders for ...

• DIRECT DEPOSIT (DD) AND ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT) REQUIREMENT FOR AUXILIARISTS

  1.   The Coast Guard makes payroll and claim reimbursements to personnel through its Direct Deposit (DD) program (this includes claims for travel, damages, official expenses).  DD is required for all ...

• Clarification of existing policy on Vehicle Markings

  ALAUX 013/07 Subj: Clarification of existing policy on Vehicle Markings   1. In recent years the use of motor vehicles for Auxiliary missions has expanded beyond that of mobile radios and towing vehic...