Forms & Administration Resources

Aux Info Web Application to view data on members (formerly Auxdata)
Aux Info Tutorial Learn how to use Aux Info.
National Forms Site Electronic copies of forms used by members.
Vessel Examination Dept Info for Vessel Examiners and Marine Dealer Visitors.
Force 67 Forms Collection Forms sorted by staff officer
ICS Training Site Auxiliary training site for ICS Training

Education Resources

All Publications Advanced search of all Coast Guard Publications
Manuals Manuals, Publications & Policies from the Chief Director.
Electronic Training & Testing Reams of info on training and online testing.
Online Exam Gateway Cut right to the page that will give you the online exams.
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Online Emergency Management Courses offered by FEMA
Homeland Security Checklist What to look for while on patrol from a security standpoint. 

Navigation Resources

Local Notice to Mariners This page contains all monthly editions and weekly supplements of the First District Local Notice to Mariners. Local Notice to Mariners contains all sorts of information about dredging operations, ATON discrepancies and most importantly these days - security zones.
Latest Chart Editions If you want to know whether the chart you own or about to buy is up to date, this is the definitive source. Lists all NOAA charts and their last revision date.
NY & NJ Harbor Ops Timely Announcements & Notices relating to NY & NY Waterways
Light Lists

This publication contains a list of lights, sound signals, buoys, daybeacons, and other aids to navigation. A copy of our area of responsibility (AOR) is required aboard all operational facilities. Our AOR starts on page 340.

Light List Corrections Corrections to any errata in the above document
NOAA Chart No.1 Nautical Chart Symbols Abbreviations and Terms. Your complete legend for reading a nautical chart
ATON Powerpoint A good USCG powerpoint tutorial for Aids to Navigation (ATON)
Basic Navigation Fairly comprehensive set of navigational tutorial information.
Setting a Buoy Photo Essay on the how buoys are set in the Missouri River

Communications Resources

Maritime Communications Everything you want to know about marine communications from the excellent U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center (NavCen).
VHF Frequency List Jump right into VHF channel listing of NavCen
VHF Channel Summary Summary of VHF channels grouped by usage.
Radio Log Use your PC or laptop to keep your radio log.
Rescue 21 USCG Advanced Search & Rescue Communications system
Tactical Radio Nets Radio Net Procedures and Equipment
 

Hudson River Resources

Measurements There are gauges up and down the Hudson collecting data continuously on temperature, height, salt front location, stream flows etc. You can select the gauge location nearest you and display graphs with the latest reading (sometimes within the hour) or historical readings.
Boaters' Guide to the Hudson Useful information on Hudson River boating including launch ramp and marina locations, marine sanitation regulations and health advisories.
NYS DEC Packed with links about the Hudson for the environmentally conscious.
Hudson River at Ossining Links catering to residents or those otherwise interested in the Ossining waterfront area.

 

Materials & Uniform Resources

Uniform Distribution Center Most of your uniform needs at the best price.
Men's Uniform Primer Beginner's Guide to Assembling a Uniform.
Uniform Procurement Guide Very good comprehensive guide to assembling a uniform.
Proper Insignia Guide Wearing the proper insignia when service with active duty personnel
District Materials Order Form It's dated 2001 but it's the latest one posted.
Lifesaving Systems Corp. The sell PFDs with USCG Aux markings.
Uniform Name Tape Nametapes and service tapes for your work uniform.
Courtesy and Protocol Document describing Auxiliary etiquette
Auxiliary Uniform Manual Uniform Manual from the Chief Director

Organization Links

Chief Director of the Auxiliary A page you definitely want to check in on once in awhile. News, policy, training etc. etc. You can subscribe to have bulletins email to you by visiting http://list.cgaux.info/mailman/listinfo/chdiraux-l
National Auxiliary Site Definitive source for loads of information.
District 1(SR) Web site for our district.
Division 06 Web site for our Division.
All Flotillas Comprehensive list of Flotilla Web Sites.
USCG Auxiliary Public Affairs Public Affairs press releases and other useful PA resources

Other Sites of Interest

NYPD Harbor Unit Unofficial Site Visit here for a collection of old photos and history of the NYPD Harbor Unit.
The Launch 5 Show Launch 5 is a Flotilla 6-7 Facility with its own website.
State Boating Laws Summary of State Boating Laws
Government & Media Relations Search tools for finding and contacting media, government officials, legislation etc.
International Guild of Knot Tyers For those who can't get enough about knots. This is not a tutorial site but a site for general knot geeks.
Town of Ossining Ossining departments, committees, events & much more...
The Officer Down Memorial Page Honoring all fallen members of USCG Office of Law Enforcement as well as all other fallen members of law enforcement throughout the United States who have made the ultimate sacrifice.
Ratlines An Unofficial USCG Auxiliary Newsletter

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