Fifth District-Northern Region
2025 Spring District Training (DTRAIN)

It is a happening on April 4th, 5th, and 6th 2025

Registration is now open, so don’t forget to sign up for this special event.
Registration 

Hilton Wilmington/Christiana,
100 Continental Drive,
Newark, Delaware

FROM THE COMMODORE
Fellow Auxiliarists,

2025 Spring District Training & Annual Awards Banquet!
With memories of Fall DTRAIN still fresh, we want to share that we will be heading back to the same location for Spring 2025 DTRAIN. Our District Board Meeting, open to everyone, is set for Friday! Followed with a line-up of sessions and events planned for Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday. We’re buzzing with excitement as we fine-tune our expanded course offerings and session plans. The U.S. Coast Guard Active Duty team will be there too, ready to share some thrilling new opportunities for D5NR Auxiliarists during our Saturday Annual Awards Banquet. We’d love for all our District members to join in, whether for the entire DTRAIN weekend or just for a day.

It’s going to be time well spent full of learning, laughter, and making new friends.

Looking forward to seeing you at DTRAIN!
Semper Paratus!

Event Schedule
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MEETING SELECTIONS (FRIDAY)
08:00 – 12:00 TIME SLOT
• District Board Meeting
This will be the normal Semi-Annual Board Meeting.
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TRAINING WORKSHOP SELECTIONS (FRIDAY)
10:30 – 17:00 TIME SLOT
• TCO PQS Training (4 Hour Course)
This training is for all individuals that wish to be owners/operators of Auxiliary Radio Facilities, those not currently holding Telecommunications Operator (TCO), or in training for TCO qualification, and those who are using AUXCOM as their “grandfathered” qualification for radio operation.
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13:30 – 14:30 TIME SLOT
• FN Staff Officers Meeting
Meeting for SO-FNs and FSO-FNs with the DSO-FN
• New Member Training (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
Training to provide new members as well as Flotilla Commanders (FC) and member training (MT) officers an easy to follow, flexible plan that will help integrate new (or reactivating) members into the Auxiliary.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Friday 13:30 – 17:00 and Saturday 09:00 – 11:15. All sessions must be attended.
• How the Sea Scouts can help the Auxiliary
This class will cover what the Sea Scouts are. How they are organized. What they are allowed to do when working with the Auxiliary. What training the Auxiliary personnel are required to have, and where they can take it. We will also have key persons from the Auxiliary/Sea Scout program to answer any questions.
• Flotilla Leadership Course (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
Newly elected Flotilla Leaders or those planning on running for Flotilla office or an Appointed Flotilla Officer? Selected “Nuts and Bolts” subjects will be covered to assist you on starting off on the right foot.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Friday 13:30 – 17:00, Saturday 09:00 – 14:15 and Sunday 09:00 – 12:00. All sessions must be attended.
• National Auxiliary Website Review (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
A live review of the Auxiliary National Website where a member can navigate and obtain a wealth of information including Directorates, Forms, Manuals, Performance Management, Test Centers, Job Aids, the very important search box, Aux A, Leadership Who’s Who in the Organization and so much more.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be Friday from 13:30 – 15:45.
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14:45 – 15:45 TIME SLOT
• Working with the Active Duty
Overview of working with the Active Duty and how to bridge the gap.
• Communications: The Auxiliary’s Success Factor
A significant factor for successful organizations is effective communications. We need to examine the types of communications, their various modes, and the importance of understanding the difference between what is sent versus what is received, the role of timeliness. The issue of clarity will be explored with an emphasis on how it can spell the difference between successful missions and those that fail to achieve their goals. This is a discussion-based session that will employ participant exercises to highlight key takeaways.”
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14:45 – 15:45 TIME SLOT
• Roles / Qualifications for Unit Financial Staff Officers
This workshop is intented for new and current unit finance staff officers, and also newly elected leadership in identifying potential candidates for their unit financial officer staff positions.
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TRAINING WORKSHOP SELECTIONS (SATURDAY)
07:30 – 16:45 TIME SLOT
• Intro to Culinary Assistance (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
A discussion of the requirements of becoming and Auxiliary Culinary Assistant, including the annual requirements for Auxiliarists.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 07:30 – 16:45 and Sunday 09:00 – 11:00.
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09:00 – 10:00 TIME SLOT
• Chaplains Workshop (SafeTALK) (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
A SafeTALK certification course for our chaplains. SafeTALK is a nationally recognized half-day, in person training to train participants steps to identify people with suicidal thoughts and connect them to resources.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 09:00 – 11:15.
• Intro to ICS
This course will lay the groundwork and provide an understanding of what ICS and the benefits that it plays. There will then be a larger multi-hour course offered in the Fall. This will be a great way to see if that will be of more interest to you.
• PPE Management, Inspection and AD II Administration (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
Training session will include review of every type of PPE and step by step inspection review utilizing the appropriate MPC’s. Review of the administration of members PPE in AuxData II followed by open question and answer session.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 09:00 – 11:15.
• Intro to the Communication Services Office (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
The Intro will cover staff officer duties in general, CS staff duties in particular and a basic introduction to managing the flotilla web site.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 09:00 – 11:15.
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10:15 – 11:15 TIME SLOT
• Annual Vessel Examiner Workshop
The mandatory VE workshop is always focused on providing the Vessel Examiners with the latest information to prepare for the boating season.
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13:15 – 14:15 TIME SLOT
• Human Resource Processing (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
Training on revised member application processes; privacy/confidentiality; disenrollments; transfers; mergers; ID cards; AAMS Contact Management Program; Recruitment processes

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 13:15 – 15:30.
• CG AUX ETS Questions & Answers
An ETS Question & Answer session where the DIRAUX team can answer question in a group setting.
• AUXPAD Ashore and Afloat (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
This presentation will include the steps required to become an AUXPAD Operator and the requirements to maintain that qualification. The presentation will also discuss the requirements for AUXPAD facilities and other accessories that may be considered beneficial to the paddling activity.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 13:15 – 15:30.
• AUXDATA II Refresher (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
This workshop will be to answer your questions and provide a better understanding of the AUXDATA II System.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 13:15 – 15:30.
• Operation Workshop / Discussion (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
The Operations workshop session in preparation for the 2025 Operations season.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 13:15 – 15:30.
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14:30 – 15:30 TIME SLOT
• Meet the EXCOM
Take this opportunity to come and meet your current and future EXCOM Team. Great opportunity to hear about the past as well as year ahead of us and ask your questions of interest.
• Scouts BSA Youth Protection Training (Multi Session Course, Session Hours Noted Below)
This course is designed to teach you what to look out for when working with children. This includes sexual harassment, pedophiles, and bullying. You will be instructed on what to do if you encounter these situations. Who you have to report the incidents to? This is a Scouting BSA course and is used by numerous youth organization in the country. This is a required course to have if you want to work with Sea Scouts or Boy Scouts and must be renewed Every Year. It is also being suggested for those that are preparing to run for both DCDR and VDCR.

SPECIAL NOTE: This is a multi-hour course which will be on Saturday 14:30 – 16:45.
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15:45 – 16:45 TIME SLOT
• Communications: The Auxiliary’s Success Factor
A significant factor for successful organizations is effective communications. We need to examine the types of communications, their various modes, and the importance of understanding the difference between what is sent versus what is received, the role of timeliness. The issue of clarity will be explored with an emphasis on how it can spell the difference between successful missions and those that fail to achieve their goals. This is a discussion-based session that will employ participant exercises to highlight key takeaways.”
• AUXAIR 102 “The Drone Program”
This class introduces the participation in the Coast Guard Short-Range Unmanned Aircraft Systems (SR-UAS) program, also called the “The Drone Program”. We are providing a close look into Applicability, Auxiliary Participation, Acceptance in Program and Prerequisites
• Annual TCO Workshop
This annual workshop may be required of all operators and owners of Auxiliary Radio Facilities, those currently holding Telecommunications Operator (TCO), or in training for TCO qualification, and those who are using AUXCOM as their “grandfathered” qualification for radio operation.
• Working with the Active Duty
Overview of working with the Active Duty and how to bridge the gap.
• Meet the DIRAUX Team
Take this opportunity to come and meet your DIRAUX Team. Great opportunity to hear about the year ahead of us and ask your questions of interest.
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SPOUSE OPPORTUNITY
SPOUSE PROGRAM (Sat. April 5th)
• MORE DETAILS TO FOLLOW