Subj: FORCE DESIGN 2028 – MAKING CHANGE 1. The Coast Guard recently issued ALCGFD28 004/26 (attached) to strongly encourage all Coast Guard active duty, Reserve, civilian, and Auxiliary personnel to stay abreast of Force Design 2028 (FD28) initiatives and progress. 2. All Auxiliarists can access the Coast Guard’s FD28 public site (https://www.uscg.mil/leadership/commandants-initiatives/forcedesign2028/) for the latest […]
Subj: AUXILIARY OPERATIONS DURING A LAPSE IN APPROPRIATIONS 1. The partial federal government shutdown has resulted in the absence of an enacted appropriation or continuing resolution for the Department of Homeland Security. As a result, the Coast Guard must implement an orderly suspension of certain operations and activities. Guidance has been provided to Coast Guard elements regarding […]
Subj: 2026 NATIONAL WORKSHOPS 1. The Surface and Telecommunications Workshops are required for 2026. The Air Operations Workshop is a mandatory task included as part of the Air Station Safety Workshop. Like 2025, these National Operations Workshops (Surface/Air/Telecommunications) may be completed via webinar. Workshop training material must be presented by an Auxiliarist qualified in the respective […]
Subj: 28TH COAST GUARD COMMANDANT’S INTENT AND FORCE DESIGN 2028 INITIAL UPDATE 1. On Thursday, January 15, 2026, Admiral Kevin E. Lunday was sworn in as the 28th Coast Guard Commandant. Please read his Commandant’s Intent: https://www.uscg.mil/alwaysready. 2. Auxiliarists should also visit the Force Design 2028 website, review the Initial Update, and watch the accompanying video to review […]
Subj: AUXILIARY-SEA SCOUT YOUTH DEVELOPMENT (AUXSCOUT) PROGRAM – SOP REVISION 1. In November 2019, the inaugural national Auxiliary-Sea Scout Youth Development (AUXSCOUT) Program Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) document was issued to provide information and policy for the conduct of enhanced partnering between the Auxiliary and the Sea Scouts. It was last revised in April 2025. […]
Subj: ACTION ORDER ON COMBATING SEXUAL ASSAULT 1. All Auxiliarists are encouraged to read the following article from MyCG, which announces the attached new Action Order from the Commandant to combat sexual assault and harassment, and familiarize themselves with the resources provided. Coast Guard issues Action Order to combat sexual assaultBy AJ Pulkkinen, MyCG Writer […]
Subj: BLOOD-BORNE PATHOGEN ANNUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENT 1. Successful annual completion of the Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) training course remains a requirement for Auxiliarists to be assigned to duty performing ordered patrol missions for Coast Guard commands. This includes, but is not limited to, members in air and surface operations, and telecommunications. This requirement also includes all […]
Subj: REVISED AUXILIARY UNINSPECTED PASSENGER VESSEL (UPV) EXAMINER PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS (PQS) WORKBOOK 1. The Performance Qualification Standards (PQS) workbook that Auxiliarists must use to qualify as an Auxiliary Uninspected Passenger Vessel (UPV) Examiner has been revised. It can be found on the following website (within the national Auxiliary Prevention Directorate website, under the Marine […]
Subj: FISCAL YEAR 2026 NATIONAL AUXILIARY C-SCHOOL CALENDAR 1. The Fiscal Year 2026 National Auxiliary C-School calendar has been posted. To view the schedule, visit the Training Directorate website, navigate to the “C-School Courses” section, and select “2026 C-School Courses List.” Please work with your Auxiliary Chain of Leadership Management to apply for C-Schools. Changes to this schedule […]
Subj: SOLICITATION FOR COAST GUARD MUTUAL ASSISTANCE BOARD MEMBERS 1. Please read the attached ALCOAST 008/26 that recently advertised the need to fill five positions on the Coast Guard Mutual Assistance (CGMA) Board of Directors that will become vacant by 01 July 2026. One of these positions must be filled by a Coast Guard Auxiliarist. […]