U.S.

COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

UNIT GOALS FOR 1976
NATIONAL NUMBER BQ+AX=37,638 PROGRAMS %BQ+AX=100.0000
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CME PEC OPS MT GR PR
CME LessonEnrollees Patrols +Operational Increase BQ Net Increase in Lectures
Support Mission Members
339,067 1,263,870 Hours
7,341
6,007
5,785
208,731
CE YouthEnrollees Facilities/BQ+AX Increase CE MaximumNumber NewsStories
Disenrollments
13,131 217,509 1:3 1,944
3,840
15,155
CME/CE Instructors Operators IncreaseInstructors Averagepercentage Radio/TV Spot/Days
26 11,290 2,655 1,776
FlotillaMeeting
23,784
Attendance
50%
CE/BQ+AX Lessons/Instructor Operators/BQ+AX IncreaseOperations Radio/TV Programs
1:3 4 1:16 2,655 2,354
Instructors/BQ+AX IncreaseSpecialist BoatingSafety
1:4 4,124
Booth/Days
8,061
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THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD AUXILIARY

aVI atoe
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE Of
The Navigator
National Publication
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
NACO Anderson A. Cordill
NAVCO J . Kevin Mitchell
NARCO-E Foster W. Montgomery
NARCOC Dr. Robert J . Horton
NARCO-W Gus Marinello
NIPCO Harold B. Haney
CHDIRAUX Swain L. Wilson. USCG
PUBLICATION OFFICER
Mary Ruth Bird, Editor
P. O. Box 187
Buford, Georgia 30518
Phone: Area 404 - 945-8833
Navigator Research
Forty-six names were hidden in the last issue of the
Navigator. These included the member number of
the forty-six members listed. Thirty-three of these
Auxiliarists saw their names and sent in word to that
effect. This represents 72%of the total.
Each received alapel pin and windbreaker patch ex-
cept for Mr. Ewen, whose name was drawn to receive
an embroidered blazer patch.
Wewish to thank those who participated in the pro-
ject. It served to tell us 72%of a random choice of 46
were reading the Navigator. That does the Editors
tired old heart a lot of good!! Where were the rest of
you28%?
The following letters were also received showing
we've got members with a sense of humor. That is
good.
Dear Mary Ruth:
Yes, I ama "Reader" and 10 and behold I saw my
name in bold print on Page 43 of the NAVIGATOR.
Unfortunately you left out my number which for the
record.is 110-13-05-228.
I therefore forgive you for the omission but lay claim
to whatever you think I rate as a responder to your
request.
Sincerely,
WilliamB. Shakespeare
Division Captain, Div. XIII
District XI, USCG Auxiliary
Editors note: Dane Alden wrote an article about the
Wind in which he quoted the WM. Shakespeare who
PAGE 2
With the publicizing of the new Auxiliary Awards
System we have "sharp operators" (fortunately a
small minority) who appear to have the philosophy it
is better to expend time devising ways and means to
beat the system; however it is believed the opinion of
a long time member of the Auxiliary who currently
lives in the sunny south truly expresses the majority
opinion, when he said: "We don't want to spend so
much time trying to beat the system and the numbers
game, but we do want to be innovative and find more
and better and more interesting ways to teach Boat-
ing Safety."
Editors Note: Through an oversight wefailed to
credit Bob Givler, SO-CM, Div. V District 8, for the
fine pictures he contributed to the Navigator last issue.
Thank you, Bob!
CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NAVIGATOR
All material sent to the NAVIGATOR should and
must betyped double space.
* Please do not send newspaper articles and expect
the Editor to rewrite a story from such an article.
* All pictures must have sender iden tification on them
and a title fastened to the picture.
If material is to be returned to the sender a self
addressed envelope must be sent with the material.
* For this issue, the Editor received approximately
two dozen pictures of installation of individuals
of Flotillas, Divisions, etc. being sworn in. These
pictures should be in your District Magazine.
Contributions should besent to the Editor through
the DSO-PB of the District involved.
Editors note continued from first column
livedinthe early 1600s_ Youare right, Bill, he had no
member number.
Dear Mary Ruth,
Thank youfor stimulating thorough reading of the
Navigator.
Imagine my surprise and satisfaction to find my name
and number (07012-0'-001) hidden on page 52!
Seriously, you have a good gimmick, and I wish you
continuing inspiration.
Regards,
Frederic A. Stone
Editors note: Mr. Stone caused me some moments of
anxiety for I couldn't find his name on my list. Then
I remembered Page 52was the back page and every
member had his name and number on his individual
copy. Sodid Mr. Stone.
It was fun, you two!!
THE NAVIGATOR
From the Bridge
NATIONAL
COMMODORE
Anderson A. Cordill
My compliments to all hands for the splendid ac-
complishments you achieved in 1975_ Your partici-
pation in the Member Training and certification pro-
grams and the Basic Qualification of new members
provided thousands of our fellow recreational boat op-
erators with increased opportunities to take advantage
of our Public Education classes and to secure the direct
assistance of our Patrol operators when these non-
members were in distress on the waterways. The op-
portunity for more than 300,000 boat owners to secure
a Courtesy Motorboat Examination is a tremendous
asset to the boating public.
It is essential we continue to expand our member-
ship and Member Training programs to assure a
continued increase in our capabilities to meet our
challenges. An individual Auxiliarist, depending on
his own personal circumstances, has some limits on
the amount of time and effort he can make available
to participate in our programs. Many of our members
would like todo more but jobs, families, other commit-
ments and even physical health offer some limitations.
The national average number of CMEs per Examiner
increases at a very low rate each year. There are many
reasons for this but that fact alone underscores that one
of the best ways for the Auxiliary to continue to reflect
an increase in the number of examinations given each
year is to train and activate additional numbers of
qualified Courtesy Motorboat Examiners. We recog-
nizethat some individuals are highly motivated in this
particular program. We compliment them on their
excellent records of achievement. We must rid our-
selves of the thinking that "ten is enough" or "there
aren't enough boats in our area to justify training add-
itional Examiners." There are always boats in almost
any area that have not had acurrent CME. Unfortun-
ately. in some of these areas there are not enough
Examiners to be able to say that "every boat in our area
has had a Courtesy Motorboat Examination this year."
The same thing holds true in our Public Education
program. There are thousands of people who need
good boating education. We need to devise better
ways of attracting these people into our classes. We
need to offer more classes without sacrificing our
existing training programs.
Growth. member training, opportunities to per-
form. and retention of our members with quality per-
formance, has to be a major objective for each of us.
I hope to see all of you in San Diego at the Spring
National Conference on 27April-1 May.
MARCH,1976
DepQrtment Chief s
The following Auxiliarists have been appointed as
the National Department Chiefs for 1976:
Department of Administrative Services (DC-A)
John G. Cooper
1475Franklin Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
Department of Education (DC-E)
Harold B. Haney
306Wilson Road, Oaklands
Newark, Delaware 19711
Department of Membership Training (DC-'!')
John S. Potts
407Penwood Road
Silver Spring, MD 20901
Department of Operations (DC-O)
Oliver D. T. Lynch, Jr.
500-A, Olde Oak Drive
Mt. Airy, MC 21771
Department of Public Affairs (DC-P)
Willard J. Loarie
853Oxford Road
Deerfield, IL 60015
NATIONAL SPRING CONFERENCE
SHERATON-AIRPORT INN
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
APRIL 29-30 - MAY 1, 1976
Please get your reservations in tothe Sheraton -
Airport Inn just as soon as you possibly can. The
deadline date for the full block of rooms held for
our meeting is March 31. After that it is first
come - first served to the limit of availability.
Also may we urge you to send your check for
your registration and meal functions to DVC-AF
Morgan at the same time. We want you to come
and have an enjoyable and profitable conference.
If you haven't already done so, help us to help
you dojust that by getting your reservations taken
care of now. The registration and hotel reserva-
tion forms were in the last issue of the Navigator.
For your added convenience, you will find them
reprinted on the inside back page of this issue.
When you get to San Diego, the Sheraton-Air-
port Inn has a courtesy limo service from the air-
port. In the baggage pick-up area, there is a
select-o-call with phones - one of which will be
identified as Sheraton-Airport Inn. Just pick up
that phone (it dials directly) and tell them you are
aguest at the Sheraton-Airport Inn and ask for a
pick up.
Seeyou there!
John Cooper
DC-A
ONLY THE GUY WHO ISN'T ROWING
HAS TIME TO ROCK THE BOAT
PAGE 3
NATIONAL
VICE COMMODORE
J . Kevin Mitchell
As the country celebrates reaching its second cen-
tury, the Coast Guard Auxiliary rounds the comer on
the way tofour decades. Wehave come along way, we
have grown into a sizable, nationwide organization
with high purpose and increased capabilities. Such a
distinguished history calls for an equally motivated
future.
The Auxiliary goals for 1976, for the first time based
on carefully calculated input from all Flotillas, are
realistic and attainable if wechart our course and main-
tain it.
PUBLIC EDUCATION
Wherever possible, additional classes must be offer-
edby Flotillas and Divisions. Utilization of the revised
Instructor Guide for the three-lesson SOS Course pro-
vides newopportunities for every Flotilla toparticipate
in extended lesson PE Courses. Coordination and
cooperation with the various States in youth training
courses is encouraged.
Goal: One of each four members qualified as active
Instructors. Every Flotilla to conduct at least one
authorized PE Course during 1976.
COURTESY MOTORBOAT EXAMINATIONS
Increases and retention in the number of Courtesy
Examiners available, and an increase in Courtesy
Motorboat Examinations is essential if the program is
tocontinue tobeconsidered aprimary means of provid-
ing the boating public with knowledge of legal re-
quirements, safety equipment, and the availability
of Public Education Classes. Every examination
should be a "mini education course" for the skipper.
Goal: One of each three members qualified as a
Courtesy Examiner, in every F1otilla. Each Flotilla
to plan and provide opportunities for their Examiners
to conduct CMEs.
OPERATIONS
TheCoast Guard and the various States are expected
torequest additional operational support. To meet this
demand, wemust provide quality in-house training to
have available sufficient numbers of operationally
qualified members, including Communicators. The
Chart Updating Program has been republished. This
provides added opportunities for members to expand
on-the-water operational activities.
Goals: 80% of facilities qualifying as operational.
100% increase in Chart Updating submissions.
Maintain a facility ownership ratio of at least one
facility for each three members.
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MEMBERSHIP
Growth isthekey toexpanding our capabilities in all
program areas. The Auxiliary has increased member-
ship consistently in recent years. This growth must
continue to meet the consistent growth in recreational
boating. At Flotill a level, increased effort must be
directed to the retention of trained members through
expanded advanced Member Training programs and
providing opportunities for every member to partici-
pate actively.
Goals: Achieve a total of 49,951 members as of 31
December 1976.
MEMBERSHIP TRAINING
To further expand knowledge of seamanship and
Auxiliary related skills should bethe objective of every
member. Improved texts and training materials are
available for all seven OSC Courses leading toAUXOP.
Flotillas and/or Divisions should provide the op-
portunity for every member toparticipate in each of the
seven courses. In-Flotilla training should bescheduled
for at least 50%of the Flotilla meetings. Subjects should
relate to boating, Auxiliary organization, policy, pro-
cedures and operations, to assure every member an
opportunity to gain increased organizational and
nautical knowledge and skills.
Goals: Every Flotilla to plan, schedule and conduct
a continuing Member Training Program. Qualify
4,124 members inoneor moreof theseven aseCourses.
Qualify 180additional members as AUXOP-rated.
WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES
Assure membership for women is encouraged, and
that women are offered equal opportunities to parti-
cipate in all program areas and achieve increased
training and qualification in these selected areas.
CAREER CANDIDATES
Maintain continuing contact and communication
with AIM candidates from the previous year to en-
courage Academy application. Select qualified and
seriously interested high school juniors for the annual
"AIM" weekcandidates. Provide a"Satellite Program"
for interested students to assist these potential cadets
or youths who are interested in a Coast Guard career.
Provide assistance to Coast Guard Recruiters and
interested. youths in individual instances.
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Maintain continuous contact and input to all local
media elements to announce Public Education and
Vessel Examination program offerings. F1otilla,
Division, and District activities should be directed
toward establishing public recognition and aware-
ness of the Auxiliary, its programs, and of the Coast
Guard in general.
PUBLICATIONS
Each Flotilla to utilize a monthly newsletter to keep
all members informed of local, Division, District and
National items of interest and to stimulate member
participation and retention.
Continued on page 5
THE NAVIGATOR
J. Kevin mitchell, continued
LONG RANGE GOALS
PUBLIC EDUCATION
To provide public education programs which reach
all phases of the boating population. In doing this we
may reach a Iotal of one million people in 1979.
Toreach this goal wewill berequired to stress our public
education classes to the public. Wewill need at least
oneof every four members as Instructors.
COURTESY MOTORBOAT EXAMINATIONS
It should bepossible for ustodo500,000 examina tions
in1978. Wewill needat least one of every three members
serving as Courtesy Examiners.
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AND RETENTION
All efforts must be made to reduce the number of
disenrollments each year. With a 10%net increase in
membership each year wecan obtain a total member-
ship of 60,000 during 1978. Every Flotilla is encour-
aged to plan for at least monthly meetings and 10
secure an average meeting attendance of at least 50%
of their Iotal Conditional + BQ+ AUXOP Members.
MEMBERSHIP TRAINING
Themembership Training Department is working on
new training ideas and courses to give Auxiliarists
opportunities to improve their boating knowledge.
With theincreased activity in the Specialty Courses we
should have a Iotal of 1,000 AUXOPS by 1977.
WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES
Continue to stress equal opportunity and encour-
age women tobecome totally involved in all phases of
the Auxiliary programs and activities.
CAREER CANDIDATES (AIM AND RAP)
Strivetohave 100%of theyoung peoplewesend tothe
Academy intheAIM program, applying for admission.
Increase the number of, and participation in, the
Satellite programs. Continue vigorous support of re-
cruitment for the Coast Guard via the Recruitment
Assistance Program (RAP).
PUBLIC RELATIONS
Put greater emphasis on improving the image and
awareness of theAuxiliary tothe public, which should
result in a growing membership, larger educational
classes and more "skippers" offered an opportunity
toearn aCME decal.
PUBLICATIONS
To improve our communications with our members
eachunit tohave anewsletter, bulletin or other publica-
tion in the hands of every member monthly.
YOUTH
Continue to provide our Boating Safety Courses to
all members of the various organized youth groups;
assist in providing boating education in those States
requiring young peopletohave "Boating Course" com-
pletion certificates.
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATOR
MAY 7,1976
MARCH, 1976
NATIONAL
REAR
COMMODORE
WESTERN
Gus Marinello
Howmany times have you heard this statement ...
or are you the one that said it? "You speak of new
Member Training Guides, I read about them in The
Navigator and in other publications, but I have never
seen the items you speak of even though you say I'm
onthedistribution list. Whereand howdoI get them?"
I'm sure all of you who have been faced with this
question will admit it is not always easy to answer.
The reason it is not easy to answer is that in most
cases, Coast Guard Publications and Auxiliary Materi-
als developed by National are distributed from Chdir-
aux toeachoftheeighteen District Directors. Normally,
thedistribution islisted ontheitemitself and if not, is
described in acover letter accompanying the material
tobedistributed. However, once the material reaches
the Director's office, there is no uniform system of
distribution that has been accepted by all Districts,
each District uses a procedure of its own choosing.
While it might seemthat the adoption of a uniform
standard of distribution by all Districts would beideal,
it is not absolutely necessary, especially if a District
has an established procedure that is achieving maxi-
mum effectiveness. However, what is absolutely
necessary is that the PROCEDURES USED WITHIN
EACH DISTRICT ARE MADE KNOWN TO ALL
MEMBERS WITHIN THAT DISTRICT. Then and only
then will webeable 10 provide the element of control
that is necessary to trace the distribution of an item
fromits original source toits final destination.
To provide this Element of Control, every District
should dowhat some Districts are already doing, and
that is to provide its members with some form of a
"PUBLICATIONS INDEX OF DISTRIBUTED MA-
TERIALS" using a format that would indicate the
following: (1) Total distribution, (2) Original source,
(3) Regularity of distribution (i.e. one time issue to be
passed on as library copy or annual), and (4) Date of
distribution. Tobeeffective the list should beupdated
quarterly and distributed to all members in the Dis-
trict.
Without asystem of this type, or a similar one, elect-
ed and staff officers have no way of knowing about,
or how to avail themselves of the publications that
have been developed to assist them in carrying out
thefunctions of office. As aresult, they spend the first
six months in the dark and by the time they find out
precisely what it is they are supposed to do, their term
of officehas expired.
Continued on page 7
PAGES
NATIONAL
REAR
COMMODORE
CENTRAL
Robert L. Horton
During the year 1975, the U. S. Coast Guard Auxil-
iary established thegreatest record init's history while
conducting the Courtesy Motorboat Examination Pro-
gram. Auxiliary Examiners did not reach the 1975
goal set at 365,000examinations, yet the 303,755that
were reported set a new record both in quantity and
quality. The majority of those examinations accorn-
plished weredoneby aminority of the 11,595certified
Examiners. Many of our CE's took the time and effort
to become qualified, and yet for various reasons ac-
complished few and in some instances, no examinations
during the year.
The year 1976presents a new challenge to all of us
who participate in this program. A concerted effort
on the part of all Examiners and those who would seek
to attain such certification this year can produce even
agreater quantity and better quality. Concurrently, we
need to increase the number of certified Examiners
required to accomplish our goal with a directed effort
towards an adequate number of qualification/requal-
ification training sessions and seminars, as well as
encouraging more activity on the part of each exami-
ner once qualification or requalification is accomplish-
ed. During this Bicentennial year, we are constantly
taking stock of our Nation's accomplishments and
progress froma mere 13colony country to that of a
50-state nation that has ledthe world in modem tech-
nology and development for the good of mankind.
Even at the risk of being criticized for repetition,
let us look at those changes that have been made in the
CME Program down through the years, most if not
all for the betterment of the Program. For years we
performed CME's in whatever type of clothing we
might have beenwearing at the time; the requirement
and opportunity for proper Auxiliary uniform while
examining has, for the past several years, given our
Examiners a distinctive appearance and public image
to the boating public. For years we had to wait for
theboater toapproach us and REQUEST an examina-
tion; now we can take the initiative of approach and in
sodoing, find that most boaters not only CONSENT
to but actually appreciate our approach and examina-
tion program. TACT should be the watchword, how-
ever, in our approach. For years we had to work with
paper decals which. as the older examiners know,
left a lot to be desired; now. we have a mylar decal as
a vast improvement. We have continued to improve
our recording and statistical forms in the CME activity.
For years our Flotillas and Divisions fought theannual
task of developing and implementing quality Exam-
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NATIONAL
REAR
COMMODORE
EASTERN
Foster W. Montgomery
TheUnited States Coast Guard Auxiliary was estab-
lished byanact of Congress to, (reduced tothesimplest
terms), assist the Coast Guard. The Coast Guard has
many duties, and the Auxiliary finds itself involved
inalmost all except lawenforcement. Oneof the most
important, and certainly one of the most visible
duties of the Coast Guard, which the Auxiliary assists
in is operations: Safety Patrols, Regatta Patrols,
Search and Rescue. and others. Some of our units have
shown a drop in the number of operational facilities
which areready for use. It isimportant that where this
is happening it be reversed. and in addition. our mem-
bers should train themselves to properly handle these
facilities. The new awards program shows the way.
A Patrols Specialist who has one of the following -
Search and Rescue or Seamanship Specialty, and com-
pletes ten missions with forty hours as skipper or crew
will beawarded an Operational Service Ribbon. Some
Districts have already set these specialties as require-
ments to accept patrol orders, and the results have
been very good. Greater expertise is necessary. for if
Congress approves the two hundred mile limit. and I
predict they will, the Coast Guard will beso overload-
ed that we will have to do much of the inshore and near
shore assists. and search and rescue. The need for more
operational people, more operaticnal facilities, and
moreoperational training is clearly established. Now
weneed to goto work! Wehave not failed the Coast
Guard inthepast, and wewill not fail themnow.
iner training; the new system of seminar guides and
ancillary materials should furtherimprove the Program.
For a long time we were limited to on-water examina-
tions; now the availability of Class A and Class I
trailerable boats widely expands our capability insuch
things as parking lot and ramp efforts. Finally, the
addition of 3months to the decal period should bean
added incentive to the boater. 1976 can be a banner
year in CME activity. Let's make it so.
THE NAVIGATOR
IMMEDIATE PAST
NATIONAL
COMMODORE
Harold B. Haney
I'm sure you heard the one about the father who
fainted when his son asked for the garage keys and
came out with the lawnmower. It's not often these
days that you find someone who is not looking for a
ride but is willing to add a little push to what needs
doing.
Perhaps my being on the so-called"inside" for the
past several years has given metheinsight toknow it's
timetoset our sights oninducing pushers rather than
riders into theAuxiliary. It's not enough that the Auxi-
liary isnumerically superior toits parent organization.
The membership of the Auxiliary must set its sights
on being qualified to reinforce the capability of the
Coast Guard as it strives to meet its ever increasing
workload.
In asense I'msuggesting that the Auxiliary become
professional. In another sense, I'm not. Obviously,
an organization of volunteers cannot be expected to
match the expertise gained by day-in-day-out exposure
to the problems faced by full time Coast Guardsmen.
However, the pridethat's inherent toeach of us should
generate a desire to attain whatever proficiency our
mental and physical capabilities and time availability
permits.
What I'm suggesting is not likely to deter desirable
prospects fromjoining the Auxiliary. To the contrary,
it should attract prospective members who have alove
for the water, adesire to help their fellow man and to
increase their stature in their community.
If your Flotilla recruits its new members from its
public education courses, follows through without
interruption in basically qualifying them, offers them
continuing training toenable them to become courtesy
examiners, instructors or operational members and
makes it possible to progress through the specialty
courses, it is well on its way to producing the quality
of member weneed.
However, if your Flotilla doesn't followthat pattern,
it's time the division enters the picture. Your Flotilla
can beturned around into the right pattern if the Divi-
sion Captain recognizes your problems and gives you
the back-up help he has available in the membership
of his staff. The District has an important part in this
turn-around, too. That's where thegoals areset and the
programs are established. Too often these goals and
programs are allowed to filter down instead of being
guided down.
Doeshe actually believe what he's saying, you ask.
MARCH, 1976
Well, a great many of you who have read this far
know- most of thework of theAuxiliary isdonebythe
members onthe "grass roots" level. Toooften they are
ill equipped todowhat they desire todobecause no-one
cared enough toprovide themwith theproper training.
The next step is discouragement and that's followed
by disenrollment. I'm among those who do care.
Because I realize that the cornerstone necessary to
buildanenthusiastic and capable Auxiliarist isasound
public education program, I have accepted NACO
Cordill's invitation to succeed Wolcott "Tony" Gibbs
as Department Chief, Department of Education.
HARCOWest, continued frompage5
If, at thetime of election or appointment, each officer
was handed a "PUBliCATIONS INDEX OF DISTRI
BUTED MATERIALS" along with his Certificate of
Office, (which in my opinion rates higher in priority
than the Certificate of Office), he would know immed-
iately what was needed and where to turn to update
and complete his library files.
I sincerely believe that all member training guides
developed for our use are excellent by any standard
but their effectiveness is only as good as our ability
tomake them available to all of our members. This is
aresponsibility that must beshared by all of us and
can only beachieved if each of us plays his designated
part incarrying out the procedures established for its
accomplishment.
Pedestnl Sents
Reports to the Coast Guard indicate that a substan-
tial number of boating accidents, in which theoperator
or apassenger lost control of theboat or fell overboard,
occurred when a pedestal seat could not support the
load put upon it. In many cases theperson drowned or
was subsequently struck by the boat or propeller.
Pedestal seats are particularly popular on bass boats.
They are also installed on center console boats.
TheCoast Guard has found that somemanufacturers
usewoodscrews or self-tapping screws tosecure pedes-
tal seats to deck molds. As a result, standing on or
leaning back inpedestal seats may tear them fromthe
deck.
Current and prospective owners of boats equipped
with pedestal seats are urged to inspect their boats for
pedestal attachments. Thru-bolts with locknuts should
be substituted for wood screws to preclude the pos-
sibility of pedestal failure during operation. Since
boat vibrations have caused locknuts to come loose,
a periodic inspection of pedestal fastening should be
included in the owners routine maintenance schedule.
Philosophy: Somebody's been doing some thinking
but wecan't understand it.
PAGE 7
Washington
Letter
_~~1. T.~._~~. ~ns _. ByHeadquarters Staff
.- Capt. Swain L.Wilson, USCG
~~OJ.mt __ Ch_iefDi_rector_AUXili_ar
y
__
Instudying our AUXMIS statistics, it's apparent that
1975was aGOOD YEAR for the Auxiliary. Youare to
be congratulated. Despite decreases in some areas,
the overall picture was very bright. It is a particular
pleasure to see that the Auxiliary's response to the
Commandant's challenge for performing more CMEs
was a21%increase, over 50,000 more CMEs than last
year.
Substantial improvement was also shown in assist
and support missions. The number of enrollees in
public education courses went UP. with exception,
of course, of the 3 lesson "Basic Boating" which was
not available in revised form until mid-year. The most
notable increase was in the 7 lesson sail course, un-
doubtedly reflecting the new interest in sailing as an
economy and conservation measure.
You can take pride, too, in the higher figures for
persons assisted, and also for the value of property
assisted and lives saved - the last two categories more
than doubled.
On the Cnmpnign Ttnil
As we promised in the last Navigator, here are some
details on the Marine Dealer Visit Campaign. Design-
edto use the Coast Guard Auxiliary resource for dis-
seminating information to marine dealers, and thereby
awider boating public, this campaign is already in its
initial stage. It has several major objectives: to make
boaters more aware of state and federal safety require-
ments; to inform them of Auxiliary programs such as
Public Education and Courtesy Motorboat Examina-
tions; to provide the dealer with knowledge of his re-
sponsibilities under current federal regulations; to
update the Coast Guard mailing list of marine dealers;
and, of particular importance, to establish a real rap-
port between the dealer, Coast Guard and Auxiliary.
This Marine Dealer Visit Campaign is expected to
have genuine benefits for all concerned. For the Auxil-
iary it will mean more exposure of its programs, fur-
ther distribution of its literature, and possible new
locations for PECs and CMEs, as well as contact for
new members.
It is tentatively planned to initiate a "Cooperating
Marine Dealer Decal" this falL Annual award of the
serially numbered decal for door or window will be
based on the dealer's pledge to support Coast Guard
boating safety programs. The first part of the pledge
PAGES
reflects the dealer's willingness to properly handle
First Purchaser lists and tomaintain thecurrent Defect
Notification Campaign Listing and also advise his cus-
tomers of its provisions. The second part of the pledge
offers the dealer a choice of ways in which he can sup-
port Coast Guard Auxiliary programs through any
four of the following actions: providing space for
display of Auxiliary PRand Coast Guard boating safety
material; offering a package that satisfies the CME
equipment requirements: posting local CME and PEC
schedules and explaining thevalue of each; making fa-
cilities available for a CME station or PEC classes;
sponsoring the cost of text and registration fees of cus-
tomers ifthey enroll in an Auxiliary PEe; or promoting
Auxiliary mem bership and activities with local advertis-
mg.
Auxiliary coordination for this campaign will be
handled through Vessel Examination staff officers.
Auxiliarists chosen must be currently qualified as a
CE and been so qualified for at least one year. They
must be approved by their director before being given
additional training and issued credentials. No Auxil-
iarist who is a marine law enforcement agent, marine
dealer, or engaged in selling marine-related products
or services is eligible. If you would like to participate
in this new Marine Dealer Visit Campaign, and you
qualify, talk to your director about details,
Women nte in this Vent
This is a tradition shattering year, for the first time
in the Auxiliary Academy Introduction Mission (AIM)
young women will be accepted as applicants. This
tracks with the Coast Guard Academy policy of admit-
ting women cadets. In fact, the Coast Guard was the
first of the Armed Services to announce admission of
women to its Academy.
The curriculum, the standards (with exception of a
few physical feats) will be the same as for the young
men.
A new AIM Guide is in distribution. Keep in mind
the selective criteria for AIM candidates and encour-
age young women students in your area to apply.
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATOR
MAY 7,1976
THE NAVIGATOR
NATIONAL BOATING SAFETY SCHOOL
AUGUST 15-20 1976
As in the past three years, plans have been made to
hold two workshops at the National Boating Safety
School, Yorktown, Virginia, this summer. The tenta-
tive dates of these workshops are as follows: Courtesy
Examiners Workshop 15 through 20 August 1976,
and Instructors Training 22 through 27 August 1976.
These workshops will cover all the details of both pro-
grams and will have representatives fromCoast Guard
Headquarters and the Auxiliary National Staff in at-
tendance. This will bean ideal opportunity to discuss
any areas of concern with thestaff officers charged with
administering these programs. The quota will beap-
proximately 25 for each workshop. Berthing will be
provided. Exact procedures for applying will be pro-
mulgated in the near future by each Director of Auxil-
iary. It is desired that those attending beinvolved in
therespective programs and/or Membership Training.
The Coast Guard's National SAR School, located at
Governors Island, New York, will hold a class for
Auxiliarists this summer. This class will cover all the
aspects of Search and Rescue applicable to Auxilia-
rists, as well as athorough study of the entire SAR pro-
cedure and organization. This course has proven to be
extremely valuable to those Auxiliarists attending in
previous years. There are prerequisite requirements
in the field of Navigation and it is desired that those
attending be involved in Operations and/or Member-
ship Training. The tentative dates are 1 through 6
August 1976, and berthing will be provided at Coast
Guard Support Center, Governors Island. "I'he quota
is approximately 24, and each Director of Auxiliary
shall be promulgating application procedures in the
near future.
NAPDIC continued
Recording, CGAUX History, Stonington Project and
Memorial Fund. Your officers and committee mem-
bers areworking mightily onPDCP, Recommendations
and History. Are you SUPPORTING Stonington and
Memorial? Are there other similar projects we could
besupporting?
Hopeyou'll forgi vetheeditorializing/the motherhood,
commodores, but wemust onoccasion take a long hard-
overview - look as to our reason for being and as to
where weare going.
Andasfor going- hope as many of youas possible are
going tothe Spring National Conference in San Diego.
Ifso, NAPDIC mtg. isscheduled by NACO for 1600hrs.
on 28April. Hope to seeyou there.
Though a Commodore is a Commodore is a Com-
modore, IT (AUXMIS) may not know it unless youcom-
plete a CG-2738.
MARCH, 1976
NAPDIC
Max E. Lawrence
President

The " 19th" District

National Commodore Cordill has on afew occasions
referred to the National Association of Past District
Commodores (NAPDIC) as the "19th" District on the
National Board. I'd like to review the implications of
such withyouinthis issue's column but first. an UR-
GENT/TOP PRIORITY message to:
ALL PAST DISTRICT COMMODORES
AUXMIS has offered to furnish NAPDIC with mail-
inglabels not only for members but also for all PDCOs.
However, that computer just feeds out what at some
time or another was fedinto it. And itis apparent that
that computer hasn't been punched to the effect that
your highest past elected officewas DCO(When some
of you were DCO, nobody even dreamed about AUX-
MIS). CHDlRAUX office tells me that such can be
remedied in short order - as follows: Complete only
the bottom half - OFFICER REPLACED portion - of
AUXMIS form CG-2738 (Auxiliary - Change of Of-
ficer's Report) and send it to your DIRAUX .. - - - -In
thefour blocks shown intheHighest Past Office(30-33)
write in 3 DCO.- - . - -If you'll all do this ASAP
then IT will know, IT will help you and IT (AUXMIS)
will help us- - - - -and what a beautiful job ITs done
already-still in its infancy.
Now, as to the "19th" District - - what are the im-
plications of such? Does such mean only that our
one vote fromthe floor at National Conferences is the
19th - in addition to the 18 from the Commodores
(District! area/Region)? - - Certainly our reason for
being ismore than that! Tho our combined one vote
comes from much experience from throughout the
AUX, such does not accredit a "District". A "District"
in the AUX terminology, as I understand it, is an ad-
ministrative guide/control between national and Div-
ision to the working Flotilla unit - in which each of us
isacontributing member. So- weare obviously not an
administrative District. What then?
I suggest, commodores, that weare aSUPPORTING
"District", A "District" stretching from Hawaii to
Maine/from Alaska to Puerto Rico and comprised of a
group of know how/will doAuxiliarists -an association
of proud past commodores (01' fuddy duddys/tarnish-
edsilver boarda) contributing inour Flotillas, advising/
helping inour Divisions and Districts and SUPPORT-
ING National Programs, National Board and NACO.
As you NAPDIC members know, having recorded
the 761News Letter, our SUPPORT missions at this
point are: PDCP Assns., National Recommendations
PAGE 9
The CommGndGnt Approves
The Commandant has approved certain recommen-
dations adopted by the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
National Board at the 1975fall conference in St. Louis,
Missouri, 18-20September 1975. The following are
keyed to the page numbers of the agenda items:
RECOMMENDATIONS AFFECTING INTERNAL
MATTERS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST
GUARD AUXILIARY.
Agenda, page 1- It is approved as recommended
that Article VII, Section 7.05 L. and Section 7.05 O.
berevised as follows:
L. If, for any reason whatsoever, the National Board
desires to entertain additional nominations it shall
express such desire immediately prior to the election,
in normal session. If a two-thirds majority of the
voting members then present shall express their desire
toconsider additional nominations, the National Com-
modore shall immediately appoint a Nominating Com-
mittee, the composition of which shall bein accordance
with theprovisions of Section 7.05D. of these Standing
Rules. This provision shall also apply to the election
of National Rear Commodore(s). The Committee's
report to the National Board shall bethe first order of
business on the following day.
O. Each v-.ting member of the National Board shall
beentitled to vote for all National Rear Commodores,
the National Vice Commodore and the National Com-
modore.
Agenda, page 3-1 - It is approved as recommended:
1. The formal 1976 area meetings be suspended:
2. A National Board Spring Conference be held in
1976:
3. That NACO appoint a committee to review and
formulate a comprehensive proposal for considera-
tion of Area Meetings and business procedures. Said
committee to report to the National Board at the 1976
National Spring Conference.
Agenda, page 10 - It is approved as recommended
that:
1. Article X, Sections 1O.0l-A, 1O.02-A, 1O.03-A,
1O.07-Aand 1O.08-Aof the National Standing Rules
bechanged to read that said committee shall require
not less than three (3) members. A majority of the
committee members shall be incumbent District
Commodores; and
2. Article X, Section 1O.0l-E bedeleted.
RECOMMENDATIONS AFFECTING COAST
GUARD PUBLICATIONS
Agenda, page 6- The recommendation to authorize
the useof scuba divers in the USCG-AU Xand provide
a USCG-AUX Diving Manual defining the "Special
Training or Experience" requirements and establishing
the guidelines for the utilization of scuba divers in the
Auxiliary, in accordance with CG-305, 1A1b(7) is ap-
proved in part. Paragraph 1A1b(7) will beamended in
the next change to CG-305 to state the following:
"Scuba diver certified ashaving completed anationally
recognized SCUBA Diving Course." The approval of
the remainder of this recommendation relating to
guidelines for use of scuba divers must await comple-
PAGE 10 THE NAVIGATOR
tion of the review of the proposed diving manuaL
Agenda, page 11-1 - The recommendation that CG-
305, 6-B-14beamended to read: "The National Board
Standing Rules, when adopted or amended, will be
signed in duplicate by the National Commodore and
submitted -." Eliminate the last sentence starting
with "The same -," is approved in principle. The
Auxiliary Manual, CG-305, paragraph 6-B-14and the
Auxiliary Administrative Handbook, CG-412, para-
graph 2-A-3d will be amended to read as follows:
National Board Standing Rules must beadopted by a
majority voteof the National Board. Amendments to
such rules must be adopted by a two-thirds vote of
themembers present, provided aquorum exists. Stand-
ing Rules or amendments thereto adopted by the Na-
tional Board must bedated and signed in duplicate by
the National Commodore and submitted to the Chief
Director for approvaL One signed copy will bereturn-
ed to the National Commodore and one copy will re-
main on fileat Coast Guard Headquarters. No Stand-
ing Rules of the National Board or amendments to
such rules shall become effective until approved by
the Chief Director.
The recommendation that CG-305, 7-B12dbeamended
to read: "The District Board Standing Rules, when
adopted or amended, will besigned in duplicate by the
District Commodore and the District Director and
forwarded -." Eliminate the next to the last sentence
starting with: "The same -," is approved in principle.
The Auxiliary Manual, CG305, paragraph 7-B12d
and the Auxiliary Administrative Handbook, CG-412,
paragraph 2-A-3cwill beamended to read as follows:
All district Standing Rules must beadopted by a ma-
jority vote of the district board. Amendments to such
rules must beadopted by atwo-thirds voteof the mem-
bers present, provided a Quorum exists. Standing
Rules or amendments thereto adopted by the district
board must be dated and signed in quadruplicate by
both the district commodore and the director and for-
warded to the Chief Director for review and approval.
One signed copy will bereturned to the National Com-
modore, the District Commodore, the District Director,
and onecopy will remain on file at Coast Guard Head-
Quarters. No Standing Rules of the district board or
amendments to such rules shall become effective until
approved by the Chief Director.
The recommendation that CG-305, B-A-9fbe amended
to read: "The Division Board Standing Rules when
adopted or amended will besigned in duplicate by the
Division Captain and submitted -." Eliminate the
last sentence starting with: "The same -," is approved
in principle. The Auxiliary Manual, CG-305, para-
graph B-A-9fand the Auxiliary Administrative Hand-
book, CG-412, paragraph 2-A-3b will be amended to
read as follows:
All division Standing Rules must beadopted by a ma-
jority voteof the division board. Amendments to such
rules must beadopted by atwo-thirds vote of the mem-
bers present, provided a quorum exists. Standing
Rules or amendments thereto adopted by the division
board must be dated and signed in triplicate by the
Division Captain and submitted totheDistrict Director.
One signed copy will bereturned to the Division Cap-
tain and the District Commodore, and one copy will
remain on file in the Director's office. No Standing
Rules of the Division board or amendments to such
rules shall become effective until approved by the
Director.
In addition, The Auxiliary Manual, CG-305, and the
Auxiliary Administrative Handbook, CG-412, para-
graph 2-A-3awill beamended toread as follows:
All flotilla Standing Rules must be adopted by a ma-
jority voteof the flotilla membership. Amendments to
such rules must beadopted by atwo-thirds voteof the
Flotilla members, provided aquorum exists. All Stand-
ingRules or amendments thereto adopted by theFlotil-
la membership must be signed in triplicate by the
Flotilla Commander and forwarded to the Director.
One signed copy will bereturned to the Flotilla Com-
mander and the Division Capte.i.r and one copy will
remain on file in the Director's office. No Standing
Rules of the Flotilla or amendments tosuch rules shall
become effective until approved by the Director.
The Achievement Award was given to Mr. & Mrs.
John Pavlik, Fl. 58, Milwaukee, Wise. for their de-
dicated service tothe Auxiliary.
A Class "C" Award for Administrative Merit was
presented to Harold W. Graham, Div. V, by District
5Commander, Rear Admiral J. E. Johansen.
MARCH,1976
AWARDS
Class C Awards were presented in District 12 to
PDCO Philip F. Fleisig, DCP Clifford M. Court and
DSO/OPS GeorgeW. Kerbs. These were presented by
theDistrict Commander, ViceAdmiral J. J. McClelland.
PAGE 11
Left to right: A. Paul Dextrader DCP IX, Joseph Polito,
Rear Commodore, Arthur Fiedler, Conductor Boston
"Pops" Orchestra, Patricia Gilfoy 1st CGD Histor.
ion.
Arthu( Fiedle(
A presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation was
made on 16 November 1975, at the Springfield Civic
Center, Springfield, Mass., to Arthur Fiedler, world
famous conductor of the Boston Pops Orchestra, in
recognition of his association with the Coast Guard
Auxiliary, during it's formative years in World War II.
Heserved his twelve hours of volunteer duty aboard a
picket boat patrolling Boston Harbor, as a Seaman
intercepting, boarding and examining cargo and crews
onvessels ranging in sizefromasmall fishing boat to
huge troop carriers.
Plans are being drawn up for Mr. Fiedler to conduct
aspecial concert during the Bicentennial Year dedicat-
ed to the Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary,
called "Coast Guard Night At The Pops", as acelebra-
tion activity.
Patricia Gilfoy
1st C. G. District Historian (Auxiliary)
DO-IT- YOURSELF CLIP ART
Theclipart printed inthis issue isfromthecollection-
of Harold E. Sturm, Editor of The Beacon, monthly
newsletter of Ann Arbor Flotilla 12-19. Sturm is also
ADSO-PBA, District 9 (CR), and Assistant Editor of
the Port of Michigan, quarterly publication of
District 9(CR).
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PAGE 12
THE NAVIGATOR
A "B" Award of Operational Merit was presented
to Donald D. Durham, Fl. 10-4, by District 11 Com-
mander Rear Admiral Joseph R. Steele.
Attention: Courtesy motorboat
Examiners!
Remarks of National Commodore A. A. Cordill
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary
National State Boating Law Administrators
Annual Conference Chicago, Illinois
Mister President, Distinguished Guests, Members and Friends:
I ammost pleased to have this opportunity to bring to your
attention some pertinent facts concerning the United States
Coast Guard Auxiliary's Courtesy Motorboat Examination
Program.
Each State Administrator present is being provided with a
copy of the United States Coast Guard Manual CG-289, the
Courtesy Examiner's Handbook. These are being furnished
toyoutoacquaint youwith the variety of subject matter and
thedepth of knowledge a Basically Qualified Auxiliarist must
acquire before he is considered eligible to take a closed book
examination, achieve a minimum passing grade of at least
75%within atwo-hour timelimit, and toassist acurren tly qual-
ified Examiner in conducting at least five Courtesy Motorboat
Examinations or Auxiliary Vessel Facility Inspections.
Based onmy own experience, I believe qualifying as aCour-
tesy Motorboat Examiner is one of our most difficult member
qualifications.
Each of our 18Districts has procedures topolicethe integrity
and quality of performance of our Courtesy Motorboat Ex-
aminers.
Beginning in 1975, based in large part on the recommenda-
tions of many State Boating LawAdministrators, theAuxiliary
included in theexamination processes, individual State safety
related equipment requirements that are over and above
Federal equipment requirements, with only one exception.
Wedonot require our Courtesy Examiners as yet to determine
the adequacy of on-board marine sanitation devices. This
exclusion was based on the fact that Federally established
standards for these devices are still being promulgated.
?
Myprimary purpose today is toacquaint youwith an action
I am taking as theNational Commodore, not that it is newin
all of our Auxiliary Divisions and Flotillas, but primarily to
reinforce and encourage the philosophy among all our Cour-
tesy Examiners that oneof theprimary purposes tobeachiev-
ed while making the Courtesy Motorboat Examination is to
acquaint the owner-operator and the members of his family
who may be present, with the purpose, reasons and proper use
for each requirement covered by the Courtesy Motorboat
Examination. If youwill lookat the copyof the Vessel Exam-
ination Form, CG-2901, which you have been given, you will
note the face of the form is divided into four sections, "Fed-
eral Requirements" - "Federal Requirements which have an
additional Auxiliary requirement" - "Additional Auxiliary
Requirements" and "State Requirements." The reverse side
of theformhas numerous additional items listed, which depen-
ing upon the boating area, are suggested to the vessel owner
as beingdesirableitems tohave onboard his boat. Reviewing
the form, you, being knowledgeable of boating operations
will recognize the validity for the inclusion of each item on
the form.
As asecond effort, with the cooperation of the Directors of
Auxiliary and the various Flotillas in each District, we are
encouraging advance scheduling of our Public Education
Courses: with the Directors listing, distributing and updating
this information as frequently as possible and providing copies
of class schedules toeach Courtesy Examiner so he can refer
interested boaters tothenext available class being presented in
their area.
Gentlemen, inmy remarks to this point I think I have fully
supported my personal opinion that the Courtesy Motorboat
Examination program is indeed a "Mini Public Education
Program." Its main area of interest is toassure pleasure craft
areproperly and adequately equipped and toassure the opera-
tor knows why those additional pieces of gear are needed on
board to initially prevent accidents fromhappening, or offer
thepeopleonboard afighting chance for survival in theevent
of an accident; with the concurrent benefit of providing the
operator and his passengers with the opportunity to locate a
safeboating class being offered in the vicinity where they live.
I must underline this point: wehave found that especially
intheinland areas, quitefrequently themajority of the boaters
donot livein theimmediate vicinity, but commute fromwhere
they liveand work, simply to have the opportunity to enjoy
boating as aformof recreation or ahobby.
This appears tobeleading toanew problem, Prior to 1974,
amajority ofaccidents inall areas wereattributed tocapsizing.
The1974Boating Accident Statistics indicate that with the ex-
ception of some five states, the majority of the accidents, as
classified by type, werecaused by collisions. This leads tothe
conclusion that the increasing density of boats utilizing any
given body of water in theinland areas is directly increasing
the probability of accidents. Therefore, I solicit your direct
support among the law enforcement officials in your individ-
ual states to recognize the Courtesy Motorboat Examination
program as having an additional benefit: To provide the
local law enforcement officer with a readily distinguishable
identification of apleasure craft that has had the owner/op-
erator exposed toboth an equipment safety check of his vessel
andsomeeducation inthenecessity for, and theuseof thesafe-
ty equipment onboard.
Those pleasure craft displaying the CME decal do not a-
chieve this distinction without effort on the owner's part. I
amcontinually amazed whileperforming Courtesy Motorboat
Examinations at thewillingness of theowner/operator todelay
putting his craft inthe water until hehas acquired someaddi-
tional equipment when told the decal cannot be issued until
that equipment is aboard, or other corrective action has been
taken. Wedo not put a decal on every boat that welook at.
Of themorethan 267,000CME's given in the first ten months
MARCH,1976
of 1975, only 159,500wereawarded adecal.
If your local law enforcement people let it be known they
will normally only stop aboat bearing a current CME decal
for obvious maneuvering violations, you directly increase the
thedemand bytheboaters ontheAuxiliary for Courtesy Motor-
boat Examinations of their pleasure craft. Ideally, if local law
enforcement personnel agree tothis, it means they have more
time available to concentrate on those boats which do not
display any indication that the operator has been exposed to
any kind of boating education. The teamwork will enable us,
working together, to increase the number of people offered
some formof boating education during any given period of
time. In addition, if your local law enforcement people feel
theequipment condition of the boats in their areas is not up
tostandard, they are encouraged tocontact a local Auxiliary
Flotilla and ask that Flotilla to establish a CME station or
stations at the particular body of water in question.
Inclosing, I wouldpossibly beremiss if I didnot state that in
prior years wehave had somequestions concerning the integ-
rity of an extremely limited number of our Examiners in the
quality of their examinations. Unfortunately, one or two of
theseinstances received national publicity. Inevery instance,
investigation indicated there were either misunderstandings
about the total purpose and coverage provided by the exami-
nation program, or that the Auxiliarist did indeed not accom-
plish an adequate examination. Inthese last instances, where
thefacts so indicated, the Auxiliarist or Auxiliarists involved
wereeither suspended fromthe program, or were re-educated
before being permitted to continue in the program. In some
instances, peopleweredropped frommembership in the Auxi-
liary if the violation was determined sufficiently flagran t.
Your recognition of the CME Program, and your personal
support, through your administrative efforts, brought to the
attention of local law enforcement people, can result in the
Auxiliary examining ahalf million or more boats annually in
thevery near future. Our present National goal is totrain and
qualify oneof every three members of the Coast Guard Auxi l-
iary as an active Courtesy Motorboat Examiner.
Wefirmly believe this program saves lives and provides a
more knowledgeable recreational boatman, who may other-
wisenot have been exposed to any type of boating education
program.
I personally solicit your support in encouraging and expand-
ing the favorable recognition of the Courtesy Motorboat Ex-
amination program of the Coast Guard Auxiliary as apart of
the overall program to educate recreational boaters in safe
boating and seamanship.
Thank youfor allowing rnetoparticipate inyour conference.
In closing, I want to thank TomAlexander for representing
you at the Auxiliary's Fall National Conference in St. Louis
in September. We have also directed our various District
Commodores toprovide each State Administrator in his area
with copies of all Auxiliary Public Education materials. \Ve
appreciate the opportunity to serve those State Administra-
tors in providing boating education courses for junior opera-
tors and thank them for their consideration in accepting our
course material and Instructor Qualification programs.
PAGE 13
What's the Wats?
Auxiliarists all should be aware of the WATS line
by now, but what it is and how is concerns you may
not be so clear.
The WATS is a toll free telephone line, number
800-633-2085. On the other end is a pleasant young
lady, Donna. She is employed at Wyle Laboratory,
an independent testing facility under contract to us.
Her job is to record your accident information provid-
edas required by COMDTNOTE 5100of 9June 1975.
Your reports help us learn from your experiences.
They allow for timely analysis and action, which
the accident reporting system does not. The reports
are being used in an attempt to remove from future
SAR cases and accident statistics those which can be
prevented by positive action on our part. We can,
and do, take positive action. The action isboth timely,
where action now is necessary. and futuristic where
regulation is needed. Two things occur to your reports.
First, each report is analyzed by a group called the
Defects Evaluation Section of the Product Assurance
Branch. This analysis goes as far as possible on the
information furnished to determine if the report could
possibly betheresult of asafety related defect. If your
report potentially concerns a defective boat or its
equipment, making a positive statement to that ef-
fect would help our analysis immeasurably. You are
looking at theboat; weat apieceof paper. Our deter-
mination that a potential safety related defect does
exist results in an investigation of the incident. The in-
vestigation can take one of a number of forms. MIO
investigators routinely investigate certain accidents.
District standards personnel investigate defect reports
on their own, or by Headquarters direction. Our Head-
Quarters defect section engineers themselves may
technically evaluate the case and may activate a con-
tract withWYLEtodothis analysis toobtain independ-
ent opinion.
Whatever the method of investigation, a decision
is reached as to whether we believe a safety related
defect exists. If we believe a defect exists we require
the manufacturer to conduct owner notification and
to correct the problem at the manufacturers sole cost
and expense. This program is similar to the recall
campaigns conducted by the automobile industry.
This typeof positive action brings meaningful results
in saving lives, preventing injury and damage and,
of course, reducing SAR workloads.
A good example of the type of teamwork that can
result from the WATS line is happening as I write
this article. A fatality was investigated by MIO.
They found the death occurred because carbon mon-
oxide in the exhaust of a generator was entering the
boat's head, apparently because of a design defect.
Instead of simply writing the report and waiting for it
tocomplete the paperwork channels to us, they called
itin. Within a few days we were convinced that a safety
defect did exist and required the manufacturer to cor-
rect the problem. This correction campaign is in pro-
gress now. In addition, a nationwide program of test-
ing other manufacturer's boats, with similiar designs,
isin process. If wefind the problem exists elsewhere,
PAGE 14
the situation will becorrected.
Second, the reports are reviewed at Wyle and investi-
gated as apart of thelonger termproject of developing
preventive regulations. These study projects are under-
way at present in the Technical Division. Hopefully
they will result in meaningful boating regulations that
will take some of the needless tragedy out of boating
and your jobs.
So you see, Boating Safety is no longer virtually
powerless, as it used to be. It is an alive, action or-
ientated group of people who are determined to re-
duce the tragedy of boating accidents and SAR inci-
dents. We have authority and are using it. We are
taking timely action, yet preparing for the future as
well. Wearetrying hard toimprove the Coast Guard's
impression, just as Captain Hathaway suggests you
do. Your knowledge of "What's theWATS" will help us
both achieve our mutual goal.
G.W. Conrad
CDR
SAFECO RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD
Onbehalf of the National Commodore of the United
States Coast Guard Auxiliary, Rear Admiral C. A.
Richmond, Jr. presented the Preston Foster Award
for 1974to Gordon H. Sweany, President of SAFECO
Insurance Company of America. Rear Admiral
Richmond is Commander of the 13th Coast Guard
District, headquartered in Seattle. The award is the
highest given by the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary for
outstanding public service. SAFECO received the
award for printing Water 'N Kids, a coloring book used
to introduce elementary school children to basic water
safety.
THE NAVIGATOR
Understanding AUXmlS

PROLOGUE
Ever since I joined theAuxiliary in1974,after graduat-
ing fromBS&S, I have heard of AUXMIS, and Ihad a
vague idea it was some sort of computer that the Dis-
trict used. Since that time, I have taken ajob with the
Internal Revenue Service and in the course of my
duties, I use a remote computer terminal every day.
As I learned more about IRS computer operations, I
became very curious about AUXMIS.
Recently I searched through the past two years of
the Breeze and the Navigator which wehave at home,
for information on AUXMIS but found precious little.
This isnot acriticism of these two fine publications for
this lack, but it is an attempt tofill what I feel isavery
real need. I have heard members of my own Flotilla
express indifference to AUXMIS; some downright
,hostility, especially toall thoseforms. I hopethis article
will give Auxiliarists who read itan understanding of
AUXMIS - something that is sorely needed if the
system is to really work up to its greatest potential.
AUXMIS can give us all worlds of information. AUX
MIS touches us all.
Most of the material in this article is based on the
very informative 7th District Administrative Instruc-
tion No.5; information ontheforms came fromCG412,
theAdministrative Handbook. I also have supplied my
own knowledge of computer terminal operations. The
Coast Guard is using aCDC 3300, similar to what IRS
uses, so I feel right at home in discussing it.
I hopeevery Auxiliarist whoreads this will gain some
insight, and will achieve a friendlier attitude toward
AUXMIS.
WHAT IS IT?
AUXMIS is AUXILIARY MANAGEMENT IN
FORMATION SYSTEM. It is a computer hookup
between Headquarters in Washington and all Coast
Guard District offices, which allows for the compila-
tion and exchange of information between the District
officers and the Master File in Washington.
Most Districts have remote terminals which they
can use to input information to the master computer
fileand with which inquiries can be made to the mas-
ter file.
WHAT IS ITS PURPOSE?
The purpose of AUXMIS, broadly, is togive all man-
agement levels intheAuxiliary and in the Coast Guard
information they need to carry out their duties. More
concretely, AUXMIS:
1. Turns out statistical data for comparative and
evaluative purposes at the Flotilla and Division levels
within each District.
2. Provides personnel information - data on each
individual member such as date of enrollment, cur-
rent office held, highest past office, and other perti-
nent data.
3. Provides information at Flotilla and Division
levels onactivities inpursuit of the 3Auxiliary corner-
stones of Public Education, Operations, and Courtesy
Examination. For example, one can find out which
MARCH. 1976
Flotilla within agiven Division taught the most 7les
son sail courses, or which one gave the most passing
CME's.
4. Can show at the Flotilla and Division levels
not only the positive accomplishments, but may also
pinpoint undesirable trends such as an inordinately
high disenrollment rate, which may warrant an inquiry
and some corrective action.
5. Provides theinformation todecide on the award-
ing of various trophies such as the National Commo-
dore's Award and the National Vice Commodores
Award.
As far as the compilation of readily - comparable
statistics is concerned, AUXMIS gives a depth and
detail impossible to achieve before, due to the pro-
hibitive amount of paperwork that would have been
involved in such an undertaking.
In achieving an understanding of AUXMIS, it is
important tograsp the basic idea that the accomplish-
ments of the Auxiliary nationally are actually, statis-
tically speaking, a summary of the accomplishments
of theAuxiliary at the District level. And the District's
accomplishments are merely a summary of the ac-
complishments of their Divisions, the accomplish-
ments of which areactually asummary of their Flotillas.
And what are the Flotilla's feats but a compilation of
the feats of its members? Thus we see that the in-
dividual Auxiliarist at the Flotilla level is the basic
element of the whole structure.
(Continued next issue)
Karen Rhodes
FSOPB 142
Jacksonville, Florida
INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO MAKE
AN AUXILIARY HAT RACK
1. Purchase a $60,000sport fishing boat.
2. Equip it with several thousand dollars worth of
fishing equipment
3. Catch a marlin or sailfish
4. Have the fish mounted and displayed in a prorm-
nent location.
5. Hang the hats!
Arthur Cunliffe
DSO-PR 7
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Operations O.D.T.LynchJ r.DCO
EL T and EPIRB,What, and Why?
For many Auxiliarists the initials ELT and EPIRB
have no meaning. To others, the meaning is vague or
still unclear. Inthe short articles that follow, DVC-OC,
DVC-OS and DVC-OA explain what an ELT (Emer-
gency Locator Transmitter) and EPIRB (Emergency
Position Indicating Radio Beacon) are and why they
are important topics at this time.
An ELTis an emergency transmitter which is carried
aboard an aircraft. Its marine counterpart is the EPIRB,
which is carried aboard a vessel. When an emergency
occurs, such as a plane crash or vessel sinking, the
respective emergency transmitter emits specific radio
signals which indicate to receiving aircraft, or surface
radio stations, that an emergency exists and provides
an omnidirectional signal on which a radio direction
finding (RADF) systemcan home and thus, direct help
when and where it is needed.
Carrying an ELT or EPIRB aboard your craft mayor
may not be appropriate. Your attention is called to
DVe-OS's article, which points out important con-
siderations to help you in your decision whether to
carry suchadevice. DVC-OCdescribes howthe EPIRB
works and some technical aspects while DVC-OA
discusses theELT for aircraft and the problemof "false
alarms."
Wehope these articles answer some of your questions
on these devices and stimulate you to learn more about
them.
O.D.T. Lynch, Jr.
DC-O
Types of EPIRB
What does an EPIRB do? When activated, it trans-
mits an emergency signal on two aircraft distress
frequencies: 121.5 and 243 MHz. Each transmission
is modulated by a rapidly changing audio tone which
starts at 1600 Hz and descends in about one-quarter of
a second to 300Hz. This sounds like a warbling or
"yelping" tone, which is a recognized distress signal.
The EPIRB must have sufficient battery capacity
to provide its warbling signal for at least 48 hours at
an output of no less than 75 milliwatts. Such a trans-
mission can be received by high flying aircraft up to
200 miles away.
There are two basic classes of EPIRB: the Class A
and thenon-Class A Both must betype accepted under
Part 83 of the FCC Rules and Regulations. Class A
is required by the USCG on vessels carrying more
than six passengers for hire.* It is installed upside
down in a deck mounting so that should the vessel
sink, theEPIRB will float out of its container and auto-
matically right itself as it assumes a floating position.
When upright, an internal switch turns on the emer-
gency transmission.
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If it is desired to send a distress transmission while
the vessel is still afloat, the EPIRB is lifted out of its
container and turned right side up and put back into
place. Now it transmits even though the vessel has
not yet gone under.
Recreational vessels, having no mandatory require-
ment, are more likely to use a non-Class A EPIRB.
These beacons are less expensive. There are two
types: the floating type similar to the Class A units
described above and the non-floating or pocket type.
Non-Class A types are not required to turn on auto-
matically. The antenna must be extended by pulling
THE NAVIGATOR
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it out of the case and a switch operated manually to
start sending the distress call. One type is packaged
in along floating cylinder soit can float in the water.
The other is made to be carried on a person so that
if the vessel sinks, a survivor in a life boat or in the
water must keep the unit upright and out of the water.
All users of EPIRB must realize that they must not
beturned on to test their operation except during the
first fiveminutes of each hour. If the design of the set
permits, by leaving theantenna un-extended theradia-
tion will begreatly reduced and less chance of a false
alarm exists.
Even though they have long storage life, the bat-
teries in these units should be changed every three
years. They should betested at least once a year and
preferably before any extended voyage. Most vessels
will not have areceiver capable oftuning totheEPIRB
frequencies. An aircraft radio shop or a friend with a
radio-equipped aircraft will be able to tune to the out-
put frequencies to determine if the beacon is working
satisfactorily.
A supplementary piece of equipment might be con-
sidered: the Personal Emergency Transceiver (PET).
This is a shirt-pocket sized transceiver that operates
at low power as a complete transmitter-receiver on
121.5MHz. With such a unit. when a searching air-
craft comeswithin range, thesurvivors may talk direct-
lytothepilot. ThePET may also have the warble tone
feature, thus permitting it to be used as a back-up
emergency beacon; and in the receiver mode, it may
be used to check the operation of the regular EPIRB.
"Itisnot required if thevessel has aregulation VHFFM
installation and its certificate of inspection is endors-
ed to limit its routes so as not to extend more than
20miles fromaharbor of safe refuge.
J .C. Ward
DVCOC
Operational Considerations
f or useof the EPIRB
The Coast Guard recommends that all recreational
boats travelling more than 20miles offshore carry on-
board an approved Emergency Position Indicating
Radio Beacon (EPIRB). This is abroad rule-of-thumb.
Does this rule apply to you and your boat? EPIRBs
arespecialized devices which have onesingular opera-
tional purpose. They are intended to transmit a dis-
tress signal which can beintercepted byall commercial,
military and some radio equipped private aircraft.
An EPIRB may be used to augment other distress
communication methods or can bethe only means to
originate such asignal inevent of agenuine emergency
at-sea, EPIRB is the type accepted and approved for
marine use by the Federal Communications Commis-
sion(FCC). They areexpensive and should not bepur-
chased simply as status symbols and certainly not as
gadgets to demonstrate one's prowess in the field of
marine electronics. An EPIRB may be an extremely
valuable asset, however, in the protection of your
lifeand property at-sea.
MARCH, 1976
There are a number of operational considerations
which you might think about beforeyou purchase and
install an EPIRB on your boat. First, is there ample
commercial or military air traffic inyour boating areas
in order to insure ahigh probability of interception of
adistress signal? The range of an EPIRB can bewell
over 100miles with high altitude aircraft, under ideal
conditions. The answer to this question is probably
yes. Do you periodically cruise well out of sight of
land, onrelatively large bodies of water? Doyoucruise
in closer to shore but in sparsely settled areas? If the
answer toeither of these two questions is yes, it may
be well to consider adding an EPIRB to your boat's
equipment. The figure of 20 miles offshore is not a
hard and fast valuetouseinmaking adecision. Onthe
other hand, if most of your boating consists of inshore
fishing trips incalmwaters, anEPIRB may bearather
expensive investment.
Each individual boater must consider his specific
needs and thecharacteristics of his recreational boating
habits before he can adequately realize the value of
an EPIRB. As an example, lets consider the owner of
a 25' sloop who makes weekend cruises to islands
tenmilesor sooffshore. Assume his boat does not have
any flotation, has an outboard for auxiliary power and
theduration of each oneway cruise is about 3-4hours.
Also assume for this scenario that sudden line squalls
or thunder storms are common for his boating waters.
This sailor is a member of the Auxiliary, has a VHF
Radiotelephone onboard, and all of his facility equip-
ment isinexcellent condition. Lets further assume that
on one rather unfortunate weekend, our sailor runs
intoalinesquall with heavy seas and gale forcewinds,
half way to his favorite island. His sloop is caught
close- hauled, knocked down and swamped. The out-
board, radio and electrical system are flooded, and are
all knocked out of commission. He and the crew are
quickly able toget into PFDs, and although they stay
withtheboat, thereisaserious question as tohowlong
it will stay afloat. His EPIRB was agood investment,
he launches the device, the signal is intercepted 5sec-
onds later, and onehour later, acutter isalongside and
all aresaved. What isyour scenario and will you need
an EPIRB this season?
Frederick M. Ewalt
DVCOS
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Some Notes on the ELT
There are 130,000Emergency Locator Transmi tters
(ELTs) in use on general aviation aircraft. These trans-
mitters are required by Public Law 92-239HR 11372.
The purpose of the ELT is to send out distress signals
during an emergency on 121.5MHZor 243.0 MHZ or
both. Search and rescue aircraft can easily home on
this signal to locate a downed aircraft.
A large number of false alarms or inadvertent acti-
vations of theELT's cause an average of 700ELT false
alarms every month. The high false alarm rate has
eroded confidence in the ELT system.
There is now on the market a new receiver that can
be carried in a shirt pocket or clipped to the aircraft
instrument panel. This instrument will detect the in-
advertently activated ELT's signals and bring to the
attention of the aircraft operator that his ELT is trans-
mitting adistress signaL Hewill then beable toquick-
lydisable the ELT_ Thus, alarge number of false SAR
missions could be preven ted.
Some false alarm causes are:
1. Hard landings.
2. Rain water penetrating electronic circuitry.
3. Battery Corrosion.
4. Maintenance or personnel mishandling.
Objectives of Self ELT Alert Receivers:
L Instant detection of on board false alarm.
2. Prevent costly search for false emergency
signals.
3. Prevent jamming of emergency channel for
real emergencies.
4. Provides a means for periodic test of on board
ELT performance.
5. Confirm ELT operation in an emergency.
Complete information on the Emergency Locator
Transmitters can be found in the Federal Aviation Reg-
ulations, Section A9L52.
Clarence Gearhart
DVC-OA
CME - 1975 THE YEAR THAT WAS
It's aproud feeling towatch our CME totals pass the
300,000mark! It has been along time coming, but this
year (the year that was), wecan be especially happy
withtheperformance and production that our Courtesy
Examiners have displayed. The challenge has been
met head-on with a gnsto that makes the future look
bright. Each participating Courtesy Examiner cer-
tainly deserves a special "well done"!
I hesitate to compare the '75 totals with previous
years, because I feel that we should not look back,
but instead, look ahead to see where we can improve.
The year was, however, "a record breaker."
Records are made to be broken. How we go about it
istheimportant thing. Tomaintain the climb attitude
that we have established must be of concern to every-
one associated with the CME program. In my mind
there are two variables that are vitally important to the
trend. They are: number of active Courtesy Exami-
ners in the program; and the number of CMEs per-
formed by each Courtesy Examiner. If we can increase
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both of these variables, the sky will bethe limit. This
my friends, is the challenge beforeus.
An equally important item that we cannot overlook
is quality. Our training and performance in the field
must behandled with but onethought inmind -are we
doing our best in the service we perform? Today's
demands require that we do our very best to educate
the boaters whom we come in contact with. The CME
program isa personal thing that must bedone tothe
best of our ability tobeeffective.
Yes, '75istheyear that was. It is history now. May
it beremembered for the good things that happened -
and forgotten as we surpass it in the record books.
Charles H. Babb
DVC-OV
1975 CU and A to N
Accomplishments
The 1975 goal for Chart Updating and Aids to
Navigation reports to be submitted was a 100% increase
over those submitted in 1974. Your final achievement
was 109% increase, and this was accomplished by ap-
proximately 10/0of our membership.
Listed beloware the District totals.
1974 1975 Number of
Credit Credi t Members
District Units Units Reporting
1st 118 556 32
2(NR) 0 0 0
2(ER) 11 25 3
2(SR) 0 23 4
2(WR) 0 10 1
3(NR) 93 101 13
3(SR) 699 1321 106
5th 436 246 38
7th 146 297 30
8th 10 552 5
um ~ 5
9(CR) All Regions 93 238 20
9(WR) 57 3
11th 217 724 29
12th 18 26 3
13th 10 832 140
14th 581 0 0
17th 0 15 2
Totals 2432 5092 434
NACO Cordill has set agoal of 100%increase again
for 1976. We are convinced that you can accomplish
this goal again. With the increased cooperation of the
Corps of Engineers this year, and the continued growth
in the number of members submitting reports, this
should make this goal easily attainable.
On behalf of Coast Guard office, the charting
agencies that we are working with, and the Auxiliary,
Judy and I could like to congratulate and express our
most sincere appreciation for the work that you have
and are accomplishing.
Charles D. Alden
DVC-OU
THE NAVIGATOR

" From the Cockpit"

Good reports are coming in for all Districts. The news-
letter from the 8th Coast Guard District is a good ex-
ample. It is called "Flight Plan 8". Betty W. McNabb,
who is Editor 1ADSO-OPA Combination, is doing a
great job. Her father who saw the Wright Brothers
fly, soloed her Tri-Pacer at the age of 82. He departed
us on August 31, 1975for new horizons.
In each Navigator Article I hope to feature one or
more USCG Auxiliary Air Facility so we can all learn
what other Auxiliary flyers are doing.
Wewould like to first feature:
Richard McConnell, Jr. 080-04-09-936
459Glendale Drive
Metairie, Louisiana
Mr. McConnell, flies a 1953 Model 170B Cessna
N31658. His aircraft is equipped as follows:
Dual VOR's
4096Code Transponder
6Channel VHF-FM set up on Channels 13, 16, 21,
22,23 and 83 and covering marine channels
ADF equipment for tracking ELT signals
23Channel CB Set
His activities for 1975 were:
Aircraft Mission Hours - 254(lift-off to touchdown
at home field)
Assistance Missions- 86
Lives Saved-1
Persons Otherwise Assisted -298
Value of Property Saved or Assisted-$4,781,700
Cost per Hour to USCG -$3.89
Aside fromSAR he has flown a number of pollution
recon missions and a few logistics runs. The most in-
teresting was transporting parts to Jackson, Mississippi
toassist aCoast Guard HH3F Helicopter that was dis-
abled there. Mr. McConnell's home field is less than
10miles fromthe Coast Guard Air Station in New Or-
leans, Louisiana.
Clarence Gearheart
DVC-OA
MARCH,1976
Aids to Navigation
WARNING ON USE OF FLOATING AIDS
TO NAVIGATION TO FIX A
NA VIGATIONAL POSITION
The aids to ~vigation depicted on charts comprise
asystem consisting of fixed and floating aids with vary-
ing degrees of reliability. Therefore, prudent mari-
ners will not rely solely onany single aid tonavigation,
particularly a floating aid. The buoy symbol is used
to indicate the approximate position of the buoy
body and the sinker which secures the buoy to the sea-
bed. The approximate position is used because of prac-
tical limitations in positioning and maintaining buoys
and their sinkers in precise geographic locations. These
limitations include, but are not limited to, inherent
imprecisions in position fixing methods, prevailing
atmospheric and sea conditions, the slope of and the
material making up the seabed, the fact that buoys are
moored to sinkers by varying lengths of chain, and
the fact that buoy body and/or sinker positions are
not under continuous surveillance but are normally
checked only during periodic maintenance visits which
often occur more than ayear apart. The position of the
buoy body can be expected to shift inside and outside
the charting symbol due to the forces of nature. The
mariner is also cautioned that buoys are liable to be
carried away, capsized, sunk, etc. Lighted buoys may
be extinguished or sound signals may not function as
the result of ice, running ice or other natural causes
such as large bird nests and other causes such as col-
lisions, or other accidents. For the foregoing reasons,
a prudent mariner must not rely completely upon the
position oroperation of floating aids to navigation, but
will also utilize bearings fromfixed objects and aids to
navigation on shore. Further, a vessel attempting to
pass close aboard always risks collision with a yawing
buoy or with the obstruction the buoy marks.
Furthermore, it is the responsibility of every mari-
ner, and in the case of Auxiliarists, their duty to report
any and all deficiencies in aids to navigation immedi-
ately to the nearest Coast Guard unit by the most
rapid means available, radio or landline, and submit
a copy of your written report to NOAA-NOS indicat-
ing that you have notified the Coast Guard. This
applies to all charts of navigable waters whether
the charts are published by NOAA-NOS, U. S. Army
Corps of Engineers, or any other charting agency. The
surveillance of aids to navigation is just one of your
routine duties to perform whenever you are on our
Nation's waterways.
Charles D. Alden
DVC-OU
Hurt not others with that which pains yourself ~
Buddha
What you do not want done to yourself, do not to
others - Confuci us
Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men
should do to you, do ye even so to them ~
St. Matthew
It must be good advice if these three great men rec-
commend it.
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"OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS
FOR MARINE BINOCULARS"
Many items of equipment are either required or
recommended by DIRAUX for your Auxiliary facility.
The list can be a long one if operational status is your
goal. Make it yours for the "76" Bicentennial Boating
Season. Some of your operational equipment is highly
specialized and some is general purpose. All of your
equipment should be carefully chosen, however, to give
reliable service. Select the best you can afford because
whenyou need something, it has to work right.
One of the more versatile pieces of equipment for
your boat is a good pair of marine-grade binoculars.
These are excellent for "people watching" and sure
good forsome "long-glass liberty." They are particular
useful in navigation and for chart updating patrols.
Binoculars are vital in search and rescue, and SAR is
one of our Auxiliary primary mission tasks. What do
you know about binoculars? What do "occular" and
"objective" mean in respect to the lens? What are
"diopter" and "interpupillary adjustments"? What is
a binocular "exit pupil"? How about "collimation"
and why select "7 x 50" instead of a "7 x 35" or "8 x
40''1 What do these numbers mean?
To begin with, remember the old rule of thumb about
getting what you pay for. This is true with binoculars.
There are two general kinds of binoculars in use today
for recreational boating. One kind, where the body is
afour piece unit with the objective lens barrels thread-
ed into the body sections, is called the German or Euro-
pean Style, regardless of where they are manufactured.
These aregenerally the less expensive models. Binocu-
lars with single piece body sections are known as the
American or International Style. These types are better
for marine use as they are less likely to get condensation
inside or have a collimation problem. This term refers
to the optical alignment of binoculars. The less expen-
si ve glasses can be prone to this problem. When it is
bad, double images occur. Generally, the point of
focus will not bewell defined and it will bedifficult to
get a clear, sharply defined object when viewing over
longer distances. When the optics are properly colli-
mated, the glasses will seem to "snap" into focus when
training on objects at the horizon. The field of view is
another big factor in binocular usefulness. Less expen-
sive models tend to have narrow fields of view, result-
ing in binocular "tunnel vision". Typical values of
about 350-375feet are representative, for afield of view
of 1000yards. The new wide angle models cost a little
more, but then you can see a great deal more. The better
American style models may have fields of view of
about 550feet at a lOOO yards. In SAR, this will be a
big plus factor in improving the probability of detec-
tion. Ability to see in poor light conditions is of major
importance. The light gathering abili ty of abinocular
is determined by both the size of the objective and the
quality of the optical glass in the unit. For a binocu-
lar the expression "7 x 50" means the glasses are 7
power, with 50 millimeter (diameter) objective lenses.
The exit pupils are the little circles of light you see
when you hold a binocular up, a few inches away from
your eyes. The size of these is found by dividing the
objective lens diarr'leter by the power. For a 7 x 35
and 8 x 40 model, the exit pupils are 5 millimeters.
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For the 7 x 50, they are 7.14 mm. and the relative
brightness or light gathering ability of a binocular
isequal tothe sizeof theexit pupil squared. This factor
for the 7x 35, 8x40and 10x50is equal to 25. For the
7 x 50, relative brightness is over 51 and these glasses
are better than twice as good in dim light as the other
ratios. This is what makes the 7 x 50 the best glass for
marine use and the choice of the professional naviga-
tor. On the other hand, good quality, wideangle 7x35
or8 x 40 glasses may be satisfactory for your particular
circumstances. The choice is up to you. Before you
decide whether you will pay $19.95 for some glasses
on special sale, or $49.95 or even $89.95, check your-
self out on all the other terms and factors relevant to
marine binoculars. Find out all the answers to the
questions above. Oh yes, and be sure your new glasses
are also color corrected with achromatic lenses.
Frederick M. Ewalt
DVC-OS
UN
For exceptional assistance and support f or Coast
Guard Auxiliary programs. Unimetrics, Inc., a New
York marine electronics f irm. was cited during the
1976 National Boat Show in New York City.
RADM David F. Lauth, chief of the U.S. Coast
Guard's Office of Boating Safety, presented a Certifi-
cate of Appreciation from Third District Northern for
cooperation in distributing Auxiliary Information.
Request cards (CG-4709) as part of all Unimetrics
equipment packages shipped throughout the country.
Shown (I to r) at the presentation are Melvin Shapiro,
Unimetrics president; Malcolm Wisch7 Unimetrics
sales manager; RADM Lauth; and PFC (13-7) Eugene
Horowitz.
THE NAVIGATOR
~.
Prof essionnlism in the Auxilinry
There's a phrase sweeping Auxiliary Country these
days. It's PROFESSIONALISM. "Not new!... Old
hat!", you say. You're right. It'sjustrenewed emphasis
on the long standing goal of continual improvement in
the performance and capabilities of the Auxiliarist.
Let's start with a definition. A PROFESSIONAL is
a person who, by his knowledge and training, his ex-
perience and expertise, and his desire and dedication,
is capable of evaluating need and rendering service to
his fellow man and of assuming responsibili ty for the
quality and adequacy of that service.
That sounds like a lot, but let's consider how this
PROFESSIONALISM can be achieved.
First is desire and dedication. An Auxiliarist, by
choice, is dedicated to the principles and practice of
Boating Safety and desires to assist the Coast Guard
in promoting safety. He studies, trains, drills and
practices Boating Safety.
Dedication is individual, it's personal. It is something
that each of us must evaluate for himself. How much
time can we spend, how much effort can we put into the
job; to what extent can weparticipate. Perhaps, after
all it is the desire that matters for, if one has the desire,
he will find the time. But he, alone, must make the
determination.
Next, discipline. The Auxiliarist disciplines himself
through training and practice in the management of
his own facility. He maintains constant awareness
of the ground rules. He continually reenforces that
discipline each time he goes to the aid of a fellow boat-
man .
Discipline may be acquired. Of course, discipline
starts with desire that stimulates interest and motiva-
tion, but training and practice build cliscipline and
professionalism.
The operational Auxiliarist must be able to function
as an integral part of the Coast Guard team. To ac-
complish this he must learn the skills and procedures
that all others in the National Search and Rescue Or-
ganization have learned before him. Through uni-
formity in procedures, standardization in training and
close teamwork among all units and crews, the Auxil-
iary is able to present an inspiring picture of cornpetan-
cy and professionalism before the boating public.
Through the rigid discipline of uniform training and
practice the Auxiliarist learns confidence, objectivity
and through these, a greater ability to exercise inde-
pendent judgment.
And now, how can you join in this effort? We might
suggest that you take up the study of Auxiliary radio-
telephone communications. Why this? Radio com-
munication is the backbone of Operations. Without
good communications the effectiveness of search and
rescue work would suffer greatly. Through the study
and practice of radio procedures the Auxiliarist learns
how cases are handled; he learns the language of
operations (both on the land and on the sea). Because
radiotelephone procedure touches on all activities,
the Auxiliarist learns the manner in which cases are
handled and the relative importance of each event.
Finally, the competance and professionalism display-

MARCH. 1976
ed by a well trained radio communicator also makes
him a public relations ambassador. Every radio trans-
mission becomes a goodwill message (or bad) to the
listening public.
Marshall W. Shafer
BC-OCN
WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE?
This year I have been a little mixed up, and I have
not been alone. The thing which got me slightly con-
fused was this VE, CME bit. I thought I was a courtesy
motorboat examiner, but then I found out that the
letters CME apply to the CME program or to a cour-
tesy motorboat examination. So I am really a CE or
courtesy examiner, rather than a courtesy motorboat
examiner. The letters VE stand for vessel examiner and
that title doesn't apply to me. It applies to the staff
officer responsible for both the courtesy examination
and vessel facility inspection programs, for example:
FSO-VE, SO-VE. Now that I have it all figured out,
maybe some more of our members have too.
H. Ashton Scharr
FSO-PR, Flot. 32 Dist. 5
FRIENDLY PERSUASION
Much USCG Auxiliary achievement results from
mutual inspiration and motivation. Initiative provides
the spark, but energy, persistence and patience provide
thefuel. All of us take the lead at times and sometimes
we follow others. We can evoke enthusiastic coopera-
tion by exhibiting sufficient confidence. Being deci-
sive and publicly committing ourselves is a way to
convince others that our goals are achievable and
worthwhile. Appear unsure and others will hang back
to protect their flanks.
Wm. Olmsted Antozzi
Vice Capt. Div III Dist. 5
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATOR
MAY 7,1976
PAGE 21
Public Affairs
1975 SUMMARY
Once again, busy Auxiliarists everywhere, take a
bow!
Your accomplishments in 1975set new high marks,
as reflected in the year-end CGHQ-4567 cumulative
activity summary.
Topping the performance, 910 recreational boaters
lived teseeanother day during '75, thanks to the life-
saving skills and capability of Auxiliarists on the na-
tion's waters.
This is a double-jump over the 403 lives saved in
1974, and boosts to a total of 2,934 the Auxiliary's
accredited life-saving record over the past six years.
Inapress release distributed nationally by the Public
Relations Division, Department of Public Affairs, other
exceptional services performed by the Auxiliary for
America's pleasure boat people and the U. S. Coast
Guard during 1975are detailed. They include:
Assists todistressed vesselswith acombined property
value of $142,094,600, a sizeable jump over the com-
parable $70,683,680total in 1974.
Conducted 303,755courtesy motorboat safety equip-
ment examinations offered free to the boating public.
This was a 21per cent increase over 1974 and sets a
new annual record.
Enrolled 444,623students in Auxiliary public classes
onboating skills and seamanship, lifting total enrollees
over the past six years to more than two million. The
Auxiliary trains more students in boat handling than
any other organization in the world.
In search, rescue and patrol activities for the Coast
Guard, to which Auxiliarists volunteer their own ves-
sels, aircraft and radio facilities, as well as thousands
of hours of their time, they conducted in 1975a total of
16,171assistance missions, 13,094 C. G. support mis-
sions and 30,900safety and regatta patrols.
TheAuxiliary made available tothe Coast Guard for
day-and-night emergencies and related services
14,651member-owned operational facilities at no cost
to the parent service or to the American taxpayer.
The Auxiliary now has a membership of 43,944 in
all states, the Antilles, Guam and American Samoa,
a seven per cent increase over 1974. As the volume
of recreational boating continues to boom, Auxiliary
membership and responsibilities increase.
Inayear-end tribute to "those members of our Coast
Guard family in the Coast Guard Auxiliary," Admiral
Owen W. Siler, Commandant of the U. S. Coast Guard,
said:
"You have helped make 1975a better year for our
nation's boaters with your enthusiastic response to my
PAGE 22
ARE YOUR AFFAIRS
BILL LOARIE, DC-P
challenge for an increased effort.
"In some areas you have surpassed my expectations.
Your membership has grown, support missions have
increased, youhave more public education instructors,
and, most significantly, your courtesy motorboat ex-
amination, for the first time, has reached over 300,000
boaters.
"Wein the Coast Guard, as you should be, are proud
of your accomplishments, and you have my personal
thanks."
As of 1January 1976, Coast Guard Auxiliary had
1,379Flotillas contained in 196Divisions.
Theyear's record of lives saved byAuxiliarists placed
the Eighth District in the lead with 167, followed by
the Ninth District, Eastern Region, with 109; the Thir-
teenth District, 92; Second Northern, 91, and Third
Northern, 82as leaders.
With year-around boating the Seventh District was a
runaway leader in CME's with a 1975tetal of 55,279.
Third Northern followed with 42,623; Third Southern
with 22,879; Eleventh, 18,890; Fifth, 18,719; Twelfth,
18,567; Ninth Eastern, 18,263; Thirteenth, 17,732;
and Second Western, 15,426.
The Seventh District also led in total boating class
enrollees with 100,661, followed by Third Northern
with 47,518; Ninth Eastern, 43,476; Fifth, 37,928;
and Ninth Western, 37,666.
In addition to direct assistance to the Coast Guard's
boating safety objectives, the Auxiliary gave substan-
tial support to other Coast Guard programs such as
Academy Introduction Mission (AIM), which sponsors
qualified high school students on short visits to the
Coast Guard Academy; also the Recruitment Assist-
ance Program (RAP) aiding Coast Guard procurement
of officers and enlisted personnel.
BobLaBlonde
DVC-PR
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U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary write-up appears on
page 53, and takes the new approach this year of
actually offering the "Pleasure Boating and Sea-
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times on various pages throughout the catalog.
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The Aim P,og,am
Applicants for the class of 1980at the Coast Guard
Academy will benotified around 15February if they
have qualified as a Finalist in the competition. If so,
they will be requested to report for a physical exam-
ination. Appointments are nonnally issued around
15 April. Approximately 10,000 applications have
been received and about 400 appointments will be
issued. At this date 141 or a little over 81%of the
174candidates who attended Project AIM 1975 have
made application. Although this is avery competitive
situation we are hopeful that a good proportion of our
candidates will receive an appoin tment. We should
assist such appointees in every way possible.
PROJECT AIM 1976 will be held at the Academy
during 15August with an authorized attendance of
175 Auxiliary sponsored candidates and 25 MITE
candidates. It is expected that there will be a good
response from the districts and all members are invited
to assist our CC Officers.
A revised issue of the Project AIM Procedures Guide
is being distributed toall DIRAUX and DSOCC, with
the latter being furnished copies for distribution to all
SOCC and FSOCC. Weare interested tosee that the
Flotillas receive these brochures. Too often our com-
munications do not reach the Flotillas, where the action
is, and this hampers the effectiveness of our programs.
All DSOCC officers are being urged to encourage
and establish Satellite Programs in their District.
In this way we can reach a larger segment of prospec-
tivecandidates and assist both the AIM and RAP Pro-
grams.
In spite of the large number of applications received
this year it is important that we continue our efforts in
promoting the AIM &RAP Programs. These are au-
thorized and established activities which have proved
their importance and value. Conditions are always
subject to change and it would be a mistake to relax
our efforts toassist theAcademy and the Coast Guard.
Paul Richardson
Small Boat Operations Workshop
Frank Prachar, BCPLE and Alan Kichler, DSOOP
9(ER) were among the 25Auxiliaris Is selected to take
the USCG AUXILIARY SMALL BOAT WORKSHOP
given by the USCG at Yorktown, Virginia during the
week of October 19, 1975. The Auxiliarists not only
had class room instruction, they also had actual under-
way training aboard a31foot utility boat. (Illustration
SAR Communications, Small Boat Towing, Salvage,
Man overboard, Advanced Piloting, Search Planning
and Rescue Operations, Pyrotechnics, use of Salvage
Pump and Fire Pump were practiced day and night
aboard the 31 footers. Diplomas were issued to the hard
working Auxiliarists upon completion of the course.
Norman E. Windau
DSOPB9(ER)
PAGE 24 THE NAVIGATOR
Coast Guard Academy Cadets f orm a wood brigade
to feed the fireplace at Shipmate Lodge, Stonington
Cadet Recreation Area.
FLOTILLA COMMANDERS - ALL - ACTION
As you all know by this time, we are trying to raise
$160,000to payoff the mortgage for the Cadet Recrea-
tion Area. If we are successful, the 230 acre area will
be officially designated "The Coast Guard Auxiliary
Cadet Recreation Area." Cadets very early will become
familiar with the work and value of the Auxiliary. It
will be in their conscience all the time and provide an
automatic linkage early that now develops only as an
officer's career becomes associated with the Auxiliary
and its responsibilities.
Cadet enthusiasm for the recreation area runs high.
The property, more than twice the land occupied by
the Academy, provides plenty of elbow roomin which
to shake down and expend their energies in outdoor
pursuits. This year, a more than 3 '1 2 acre meadow
was leveled, cleared and grassed thanks to the self
help efforts of the Cadet's Rugby Club. It will provide
multi use space for a variety of athletics, in addition to
Rugby.
Now you have received the coupons and my letter
for contributions to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Cadet
Recreation Area. To make this project a success you
must seetoit that all members get acoupon and follow
up to get the coupon back with a contribution.
Remember: All contributions are tax deductible.
Make checks out to CGAUXFF (Coast Guard Auxil-
iary Foundation Fund).
DoNot UseFranked Mail.
Lawrence A. Vars, Jr.
BCPLA
Mystic, Conn. 06355
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATOR
MAY 7, 1976
NOAA
(NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC
ADMINISTRATION)
The agency with the familiar emblem, "a gull- like
formlinking a deep blue atmosphere to a light blue
earth or sea," was established October 3, 1970. The
emblem symbolizes NOAA's worldwide role in the
environmental sciences. The Administration was
formedtoprovide environmental services and products,
and to conduct research and development programs
to improve those services. The man at the helm, who
pilots the day-to-day functions of the agency, is its
administrator, Dr. Robert M. White. He provides uni-
fiedmanagement of thecombined efforts of eight major
components, each contributing its specialty to the
overall scientific roleof NOAA.
THE NATIONAL OCEAN SURVEY (NOS)
Formerly known as the Coast and Geodetic Survey,
the oldest American scientific agency was created by
Congress in 1807, "so that asurvey may beconducted
of the coast of the United States, designating islands
and shoals andplaces of anchorage." Its objective then,
as it is now, was to provide those who ply the ocean
and Great Lakes with navigation charts of the general
shorelines of the United States, Alaska and Hawaii.
In addition to its traditional waterway survey and
charting activities, NOS provides aeronautical charts
for those who fly the skies as pilots. Some of the best
technology applied tothese services is seen in NOAA's
fleet of research and survey ships that areably manned
by agroupof professional boatmen - thecommissioned
officers of the NOAA Corps.
THE NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES
SERVICE (NMFS)
During its tenure with the Department of Interior,
it was known as the Bureau of Commercial Fisheries.
Its primary responsibility is tocarry out research and
assessmen tprograms that analyze theeconomic aspects
of fisheries operations for their effect on the American
economy and diet. NMFS also conducts enforcement
and surveillance operations with the Coast Guard on
the high seas and in territorial waters.
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE (NWS)
Prior to becoming one of the combined functions of
NOAA, it was the familiar U. S. Weather Bureau. Its
methods have changed greatly - the objectives have
not. They remain to report weather of the United
States and its possessions, to provide weather fore-
casts, toissue timely severe storm warnings and warn-
ingsof'hydrological hazards tothepublic, and toprovide
special meteorological services to aeronautical, mari-
time and other weather sensitive activities. NWS
weather forecasts are a vital part of information r~
quired inplanning thefinal moments of thecountdown
during aspace launching.
THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
SATELLITE SERVICE (NESS)
NESS operates the national weather and environ-
mental satellite systems, which acquire environmental
data and apply such data to solar, oceanographic and
other geophysical problems.
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MARCH,1976 PAGE 25
THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
LABORATORIES (ERL)
ERL plays aprominent roleinproviding information
needed toimprove man's understanding of the physical
environment.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA SERVICE (EDS)
EDSoperates theNational Data Centers that manage
the storing of past environmental observations, and
maintains an observational history of the physical
world. It also provides administrative support toWorld
Data Centers that exchange international environ-
mental data.
THE OFFICE OF SEA GRANT (OSG)
OSGadministers and directs theNational Sea Grant
program. The program is the principal national in-
strument for carrying out cooperative programs inman-
aging marine resources, and developing new know-
ledgein marine sciences and related technologies.
THE OFFICE OF COASTAL ZONE
MANAGEMENT (OCZM)
OCZM facilitates the development of policies and
standards for coastal states and territories through
Federal grants. It also administers the Marine Sanc-
tuary Program, established by Congress when the need
arosefor protection of our national marine sanctuaries.
Although the Auxiliary is not an official part of the
NOAA team, it contributes to the Chart Updating
Program. The critical navigational information sub-
mitted by participating Auxiliarists aids in minimiz-
ing unnecessary loss of lifeand property.
For the past several years, Auxiliarists in the upper
Chesapeake Bay area participated ina "Now-Casting"
program developed by NESS, a major component of
NOAA. The success of the program depended upon
timely reports of changes in weather, wind speed and
wave height. Auxiliarists, while on SAR patrols, sub-
mitted this information and were highly praised for
their contribution and professionalism.
Through the encouragement and efforts of Rear
Admiral Harley D. Nygren, Director, NOAA Corps,
who is also a member of the National Safe Boating
Council, NOAA participates nationally in the National
Safe Boating WeekProgram. In fact, NOAA occupies
aprodigious place in the safe boating program.
Withthis summary of thevarious elements of NOAA,
we may be more cognizant of how closely allied our
services are. If you are planning acoordinated NSBW
program, seek the friendly cooperation of the NOAA
element closest to your area. I am sure the response
will be terrific. NOAA - another dimension to the
safe boating effort!
C. Peter Marini
BCPLB
CUJOb 'Vle~
A UXI LIAR ISTS
J ackieEllisor
DVC-PW
First I want to thank all of you who commented on
the new women's uniforms. Your preferences were
appreciated and ideas helpful.
Since The Navigator is in the home of all Auxiliarists,
Thoped to reach everyone in the December issue, I
failed.
In my mail, on the telephone, and in attending various
Auxiliary functions, I am still frequently asked about
the new women's uniforms and what to wear in the
interim. Until we do get the new women's uniforms,
we shall continue wearing the uniforms we now own
or we can wear the women's Tropical uniform as des-
cribed in COMMANDANT NOTICE 5199 dated 30
December 1975 and discussed in my article in the
December Navigator.
These current uniforms have no phase-out date and
may be worn until replacement is necessary. even after
the advent of the new Coast Guard Blue uniform.
The good news is that basically twelve (12) new
uniform items have been selected and, tracking with
the Coast Guard women, the effecti ve wear date is
1January 1977.
You will soon be receiving a Questionnaire about
your uniform needs. Please return the completed
Questionnaire whether you intend to buy a new Coast
Guard Blue uniform or not. It will be easy to answer.
Just fill in, fold, tape and drop in the mail box. It will
already befranked for mailing.
After results of this survey have been analyzed and
details are worked out for supply support I will an-
nounce it in this magazine, as well as forward the in-
formation toall ADSO-PRWs.
Each ADSO-PRWhas a complete set of pictures of
the new uniforms which are for the purpose of showing
the women in their District. These pictures should at
least make every Division meeting. (If you'll invite
her to bring the pictures or make arrangements to bor-
row and promptly return them.)
TheADSO-PRWinyour District can answer most of
your questions if you will write her or give her a call.
If you donot know who she is ask your Flotilla Com-
mander. If she doesn't help you, write me c/o P. O.
Box 13065, Austin, Texas 78711.
Now you folks really don't have to remember any-
thing except to refer women to this, the December
1975issue of The Navigator, and CG-404 (page 31)
for answers to questions about the women's uniform.
PAGE 26
Liaison
When did you last see a guest at your District, Divi-
sion or Flotilla meeting who represented your area
Safe Boating Committee, Bicentennial Committee,
U. S. Power Squadron, Navy League, or Boat Show,
or who spoke for the U. S.Coast Guard Academy?
HI can't remember", is the typical answer to that rather
lengthy question.
To a national staff officer like myself, sporting the
title DVC-PL which translates to "Division Chief,
Liaison", that answer is discouraging. To the branch
chiefs who report to me, that answer is frustrating.
In the last issue of The Navigator, I discussed the
excellent jobdonebyC. Peter "Pete" Marini, as amem-
ber of the National Safe Boating Committee. I also
mentioned the dearth of reports on known accomplish-
ments of our flotillas on Safe Boating Week.
Pete's frustrations areechoedthroughout theLiaison-
staff. It's uncomfortable for Robert "Bob" Rose to sit
back and wonder if he is getting district, division and
flotilla support on the home front in the form of Bi-
centennial Observance liaison. Robert "Bob" Wilson,
who heads upthe liaison with the U. S. Power Squad-
rons, is used to hearing that no officer of a Power
Squadron attended a meeting being discussed. He
would be more than pleased toknow of instances where
the opposite was true.
Take Gale Marcus for instance. He sets an excellent
example of what can be done in the form of Navy
League liaison in his own backyard. He is also aware
of the appreciation shown on the Headquarters front
for this desirable liaison. He would like to tell the
National Board that what goes on in Chicago is com-
monplace. Won't you make it possible for him to do so?
Boat shows are a known area of liaison productivity,
but feedback on boat show activity is something that
is almost unknown to PDCO Frank Prachar, who has
done an excellent job in producing a publication on
Boat Show liaison and who has practiced what he
preaches. Finally, PDCO Lawrence "Larry" Vars
would like to seeagreat deal more effort on the part
of the Auxiliary to complete the current phase of his
USCGAcademy Foundation liaison effort to retire the
$160,000debt on the Cadet Recreational Area at the
Coast Guard Academy.
How about it fellows, let's apply the dictionary de-
finition of liaison, "Contact maintained between in-
dependent forces." In fact, let's do it at our next meet-
ing.
WilliamJ. Garry
DVC-PL
Research (noun): Sittin', thinkin', or maybe just sittin'.
Research (verb trans.): To draw a salary for research
(specified).
Research (verb intrans.): To draw a salary.
THE NAVIGATOR
In memoriam
GALE MARCUS BC/NA VY LEAGUE LIASION
Therestless tides oflife have all toorapidly ebbed for
a shipmate, and we his fellow members of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary, &Coast Guard, gather to honor his
memory. Gale Marcus was a valued member of both,
Division II and Division X and the entire Coast Guard
family. He served the Auxiliary with true dedication.
Gale's experiences with the Coast Guard started
back in 1939as a member of the Temporary Reserves,
which later became the Coast Guard Auxiliary,
He served us well, thru the ranks, as Flotilla Officer,
Flotilla Vice Commander, Flotilla Commander, Di-
vision Staff Officer, Division Vice Captian, District
Staff Officer and lastly as a Member of the National
Staff, serving as Branch Chief, Navy league liaison.
Hehad nopeers inhis persistant devotion tothe aims
of the Auxiliary. His enthusiasm and zeal was instru-
mental in having the U.S. Sea Cadet Corps identified
with the Auxiliary as well as the Navy. It was not an
easy accomplishment, but than again Gale wasn't one
to give upeasily.
Along with his many activities including the Auxi-
liary, Gale still found time to serve as Vice President
of the Chicago Council of the Navy League. His last
mission, Coast Guard Chairman, Navy Day Commit-
tee, in the Bicentennial salute to the Sea Service. A
magnificent job. A man of many talents, a man of
many accomplishments, a man of varied interests,
but aboveall aman of love and aman loved .
Wehonor and cherish the memory of Gale Marcus,
but wedonot mourn for him, for he has found refuge
intheharbor of eternal peace. Rather it is for ourselves
that wemourn; for agood friend has slipped away in
the night and is no longer with us. Wewill miss his
hand on the helm. Wewill miss his shoulder next to
ours. Wewill miss his counsel as we meet the storm
and strife of life.
We of the Coast Guard Auxiliary mourn our loss.
It is a personal experience shared by each of us. We
know that afinal Change of Watch awaits us all. May
our course beas true as his, may our faithfulness and
fidelity beas sincere.
"When our sailing nears its ending
When our course is all but run
When the scenes of past endeavor
Crowd upon us oneby one
When weseein true perspective
Knowing wrong and knowing right
May wesay, like Saul of Tarsus
'I have fought a noble fight'
May wefind our life-long courses
Have not been steered in vain
Lest the bearings wehave plotted
Must bereckoned out again
When weleave our earthly bodies
Buried deep in sea or sod
May our endeavors beour glory
When wego to meet our God"
Mourn not for our departed shipmate who has sailed
totheport of NoReturn. Hehas dropped anchor in the
harbor eternally secure fromthe gales and raging seas
,
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MARCH,1976
of life. Let usfind consolation for ourselvestin theknow-
ledgethat when God wills, wetoo will join him there,
and with himenjoy eternal tranquility ..... Webid you
HAlL AND FAREWELL.
(Eulogy Given By Julius Cooper)
Auxiliary Booth: Lower right, DCP (Diu. V) Harold
L. Fish, 1976Boat Show Chairman (3rd (NR) issuing
final procedures to watch standers prior to opening
of booth. (All watch standees were members of (3rd
(NR)).
The scene is the New York Coliseum Boat Show,
1976. This is thefirst U.S.C.G. Auxiliary participation
for 19763rd District (NR).
Boat Show attendance (10 days) 400,000 visitors.
Auxiliary BoothAttendance: 100,000/visitors (Approx)
In keeping with new concept of Coast Guard - Auxi-
liary cooperation, 6,000sq. feet of space was allocated
for use at the New York Coliseum between 8January
and 18January 1976for use by U.s.C.G. Recruiting,
U.S.C.G. Boating Safety Branch and the U.S.C.G.
Auxiliary (3rdNR). The Auxiliary Booth served as the
Center of attraction with Aids toMariners and Recruit-
inginformation ononeside; and the "Half-Boat: (Boat-
ing Safety) on the other.
Harold L. Fish
DCPV
3rd Dist. (NR)
PAGE 27
Successf ul Leadetship
Volunteer organizations present peculiar leadership
problems. In our .typeof organization where the vol-
unteer leadership lacks theultimate authority but must
depend on the consent of the members, the leader has
todepend onthe Lawof the Situation. This is the con-
cept which causes the individual member to react in
the proper manner because this is the only logical re-
action possible. Each person by voluntarily joining and
taking the Auxiliary Pledge, agrees that there will be
ONE program, One set of game rules and an orderly
leadership plan which provides for ONE elected leader
at each level. All these can bechanged by orderly pro-
cess, but must bein strict conformity with established
rules and policies of the Auxiliary. This is wherethe
skillful leader uses the Lawof the Situation tokeep his
unit on the right track.
Membership inour organization is made upof people.
Someare great, some not sogreat and some leave much
tobedesired. But itis the people of the organization,
not theorganization that gets thejobdone. The Auxil-
iary organization fromthe Flotilla to National exists
only to coordinate and properly channel the efforts
of the individual members toward the accomplish-
ment of the agreed upon objectives set forth in Title
14 of the U. S. Code "To Assist the Coast Guard."
With this in mind, the successful leader leads his
unit using many of the principles of successful leader-
ship listed below:
1. Uses the authority of ideas, the law of the situa-
tion.
2. Givesthemembership theleadership they expect.
3. Says "Let's doit" not "You doit."
4. Says "My gang did it" not "I did it."
5. Puts his own ego to rest. Inflates the ego of the
person who does the job.
6. Remembers that the work his group does will
make himlook goodas their leader.
7. Keeps his word. Never lets his group down.
Confidence oncelost is seldomregained.
8. Doesnot try todoit all himself. Hewill probably
fail and may become disgusted. Gives others
the opportunity of service and inspires them to
doit.
9. Leads by example.
10. Knows the strengths and weaknesses of the indi-
viduals in his group and assigns posi tions and
work with this inmind.
11. Finds hisgreatest joyand reward inhelping others
to beof service tomankind.
12. Accepts the responsibility of his position and sup-
ports his staffs exercise of the authority he dele-
gated to them.
Behonest withyourself. Howdid you rate witheach
of the12principles? There isnodoubt that using these
principles together with your own enthusiasm will
result ina great year for your unit and for you.
Herb Packard
DVC-PG
Panic button: The last one holding your trousers up.
PAGE 28 THE NAVIGATOR
8ig City PR Tips
Here are five ingredients of good public relations
practice, lifted from a memorandum prepared by Bill
Ferguson, past media contact and SO-PR for theSeven-
th District's Division VI, Miami. They should be of
basic interest to all Auxiliary PR officers and their
commands:
1. Effective public relations coverage in a principal
city is largely a combination of initiating self interest
to accomplish a goodwill liaison job between execu-
tive and lesser members of the media, the appropriate
District headquarters office of the U.S. Coast Guard
Auxiliary, and of course servicing the concerned Divi-
sions and Districts of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
with, not necessarily maximum, but effective news
coverage!
2. Recognize as fact, until you become effective...
the media really couldn't care less. Personal presence
for delivery rather than depending on mail obtains
improved results. Invitations for luncheons, novelty
distribution and casual drinks can almost bemeasured
in return of column inches, station breaks and inter-
VIews.
3. Live with the situation ... press, radio and TV
contacts are fickle personnel desiring true news, a dif-
ferent angle of exclusive coverage and remain in the
news business only byselling magazine and newspaper
ads plus radio and TV spots. Our viewpoint is that the
media should beinterested inour news and thoroughly
carry it as apublic service.
4. Realize some Flotilla Commanders, Staff Of-
ficers for public education and public relations grad-
ually become your disappointed and possible bitter
critic, for they really believe each course, lesson and
operational duty is news worthy.
5. Maintain your vitality by being 100percent con-
vinced that the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a uni-
que and trained volunteer organization assisting the
U. S. Coast Guard in amission of saving lives.
BobLaBIonde
DVC-PR
NARCO Foster Montgomery making award to James
Dunlap graduate at Yorhtown Officer's Candidate
School who demonstrated greatest proficiency in
nu vigation.
BicentenniQI Anyone?
Hasyour Flotilla decided onaBicentennial Auxiliary
project yet? Some of the possibilities that have been
suggested are:
1. Form a OP Sail '76 welcome committee. Shake
hands with the crews of the tall ships when they visit
your port.
2. Work out an agreement with your local Power
Squadron to give all their boats a Bicentennial Decal.
This couldbeyour Bicentennial project as well as theirs.
3. Youcan contact your local Bicentennial Committee
and work out a suitable Auxiliary help project with
them.
4. You can sign up for the One-Day-A-Month Cam-
paign as aBicentennial contribution.
5. You can research your area for buildings or land
sites to restore to useable museum or historical site.
This was done with alighthouse in South Florida in
cooperation with the local historical society.
6. You can decide to help NAVCO J . Kevin Mitchell
with his Cadet Recreation Area project. Make it your
Bicentennial contribution.
7. You can decide on a Bicentennial Safe Boating
Week project by having your Flotilla as a whole de-
vote "76" hours that week to promote safe boating.
SomeAuxiliary work oninspections, some on instruc-
tions, some doing radio &T.V. personal appearances,
someonpatrol. Whatever weekend youchoose as your
Bicentennial Safe Boating Week could have as a tar-
get- "76" hours of work.
8. Work on your own project which will fit into the
three theme titles that are in the overall Auxiliary
Program.
BOATING HERITAGE '76
FESTIVAL BOATING U. S.A.
BOATING HORIZONS '76
Bob Rose
BC-PLC

During Bicentennial Safe Boating Week local Auxil-

iarists man a boat at a popular ramp and show boaters
correct methods of using equipment aboard their boats.
MARCH,1976
Local Power squadrons have requested that the
Auxiliary examine all their boats and affix the Bicenten-
nial Decal as their Bicentennial project. The program
was started in Florida.
AN "ANNUAL SAFE BOATING A WARD" certifi-
cate of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary recently was
presented to the National Ocean Survey in recognition
and appreciation of outstanding contributions to the
Auxiliary Safe Boating Program dedicated to the saving
of lives and property upon the waterways of the na-
tion." Rear Admiral Allen L. Powell, NOS Director,
(left) accepted the certificate from C. Peter Marini,
BC-PLB and Communications Officer in the Adminis-
trative Operations Division at NOAA's Rockville, MD
Headquarters.
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CommunicGting is mote thGn TGlking
Inefficiency, frustration and misunderstanding are
the fruits of poor interpersonal communications.
Yet, as important as good communications are to the
smooth functioning of any group, most of us are
left to our own devices in this most importan t area.
To be a good leader, you must communicate with
your staff and the "workers" the Auxiliarists. As
obvious as this may seem, the lack of ability to get
through to people has produced unusual problems for
many of our Flotillas, Divisions and perhaps Districts.
One serious barrier to effective communications is
distortion or omission of informa tion. In messages,
distortion and omission can bereduced by:
Keeping the number of items toaminimum
Itemizing points in alogical sequence
Underscoring important points
Using associations to make the message more
vivid.
On the receiving end, the listener can reduce distor-
tion by freely asking questions and by taking notes.
Toreduce confusion over the real meaning of words,
the listener should try to understand the speaker's
perspective, rather than his own.
By that, I mean the meaning may depend upon the
speaker's feelings, background, knowledge and con-
ditioning. It is often useful to restate the speakers
position inyour words sothathe agrees that you under-
stand himcorrectly.
The way questions are asked can either help or
hinder communications. Still another problem is the
substituting argument for dialog. Example:
"I think weought to try this approach for more
CME's"
"Maybe so, but it won't work"
"But it will"
"Yes, but it will cause alot of trouble"
"Not if weintroduce the program properly"
"There are toomany things that can go wrong"
This interchange can goon endlessly. Nothing can
beaccomplished through such aconfrontation.
Communications can beimproved by:
Making yourself accessible. Hear your staff and
membership out and followthru.
Encourage frankness. Dispel fear that speaking
out will bring retaliation.
Welcomenew and different ideas. Bewilling to
listen to all ideas, including those that seem strange
or silly.
Listen for the underlying problem. Try to under-
stand what is really being said.
Accept criticism. Regard it as healthy and nor-
mal; regard the lackof criticism as dangerous -
asign themembership has given up on trying to
get through.
Above all, unlimited access to you whether Corn-
mander, Captain or Commodore is an absolute neces-
sity. The telephone may be ringing constantly &
schedules re-arranged, but the inconveniences are far
outweighted by the advantages. Youcan see how the
organization is faring through the people you see or
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talk to. Youcan settle matters quickly and efficiently.
Julius Cooper
BC-PRA
Powel Squadron Liaison
Our USPS District Liaison Chairmen have done a
very creditable jobinthe past year. Wehave had more
progress than at any other time, but I hope 1976 will
far surpass 1975.
Wehave placed a great deal of emphasis upon our
efforts within the four Districts picked by USPS as a
pilot program. While this in itself was necessary, it
did result in too little activity in the balance of our
Districts.
This must becorrected and our program strengthen-
edinall areas even though the primary effort will pro-
bably beon our USCG Auxiliary Chairmen for USPS
liaison. Toward that end, I amlisting six suggestions
for our District Chairmen.
1. Request through channels that the Division Cap-
tains appoint chairmen for USPS liaison. Pass sug-
gestions and help direct their efforts.
2. Attend District meetings and cruises of both or-
ganizations. becoming acquainted with the board and
staff of each organization using the opportunity toex-
plain the USCG AUX, its aims, programs, and limita-
tions tothe squardron members.
3. Encourage an exchange of invitations between
USPS Commanders and Auxiliary Commodores to
District functions.
4. Help coordinate public education classes in order
to obtain maximum exposure for each group. Auxili-
ary members have been utilized to explain the Cour-
tesy Examination program to USPS students.
5. Suggest vessel examinations at USPS cruises
and their sponsored Safe Boating Week events.
6. Our membership training officers have attended
the USPS Instructor Training Courses as arranged,
but not tothe extent possible.
Wehave received notice that the following are ap-
pointed for 1976to serve as District Chairmen, USPS
liaison.
9(ER) Frank L. Pracher
13Northern Area- Wm. C. Goddard
13Southern Area-DonT. Fredericks
Wewould appreciate the Commodores in the other
Districts giving us notice of their 1976 appointments.
Cooperation in every area to establish a good basis
for USPS liaison is a vital step for future activity.
Robert N. Wilson
BC-PLP
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATOR
MAY 7,1976
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WHAT IS PR?
Public relations isamultifaced profession. Although
publicity plays a major role, it is only one phase in the
over-all public relations picture. Public relations to-
day is an important administrative function.
To more clearly define public relations: advertising
strives to sell a company's products; public relations
"sell" the company itself - to promote a good public
image for the individuals or organizations that use
PR services.
With the cooperation of every Public Relations Of-
ficer, it is possible to develop a team skilled in dissem-
inating material both within and outside the Auxiliary.
Through such a skilled public relations team it is possi-
bleto build apublic image for theAuxiliary second to
none, because Auxiliarists WILL live up to the image
they are shown.
In order for the boating public, state agencies, indus-
try, commercial marine companies, news media, and
other service organizations to fully understand the
objectives, purposes and aims of the Coast Guard
Auxiliary, the public relations officer must make every
effort togain the understanding and good will of these
organizations.
Thefinal result will beindirect relation totheamount
of personal effort put forth.
TheCoast Guard Auxiliary is laden with talent. We
have many experienced journalists, advertising men
and public relations executives. However, these
are not prerequisites to being a competen t public re-
lations officer. The most important ingredient is an
understanding of what the Auxiliary is; the second
is a sincere desire to help keep the organization alive.
A flair for words helps.
With these ingredients, and comprehensive instruc-
tions, any Auxiliarist who wishes to can be a compe-
tent public relations officer.
It is an established fact that Coast Guard Auxiliary
does a tremendous job in promoting boating safety.
Butif John Q. Boater isn't made aware of our program,
he will continue on his merry way, thinking all he
needs is the priceof aboat, fuel in the tanks, a key in
the ignition, and he's off.
And just as important, if every member isn't kept
informed of the over-all progress of the organization,
of the activities of his fellow members, of the training
available tohim, the lossof interest will bestagnation,
and eventual deterioration of the organization.
W. M. O'Keefe
DSO-PR-!
(fromNor'easter)
MARCH,1976
Personal Contact -
The PR mainstay
Ages ago, the jury came in with a posi tive verdict on
public relations. The Auxiliary exists to accomplish a
mission for the boating public. Its degree of success
inthepromotion of safeboating, theacceptance by the
public, etc., gravitates around the axis of a viable
public relations program.
InmyownDistrict, I feel theneedfor special attention
toPR. As aprelude toinstructing my staff on District
PR priorities, an analysis has been made of all
materials available from Bob LaBIonde's shop.
These professionally designed and produced PR
aids, including audio and visual announcements for
the national media, exert aprofound effect on our image.
But, reliance on these marvelous tools is but one
side of the PR coin. They augment, hut cannot re-
place, the good work to be done on the local level.
I am directing my Rear Commodores to follow-up
on one aspect of local PRo Chambers of Commerce
have complete knowledge of local organizations,
their addresses and frequently, the names and ad-
dresses of their program chairman. My Rear Commo-
dores will secure lists of service and recreational or-
ganizations, write them with a standard letter,
individually typed and personally signed, summariz-
ing the Auxiliary, its mission in brief words, and an
offer to work with program chairmen in putting on
safe boating programs.
What can bemore effective than a personable Aux-
iliarist, correctly dressed in uniform, telling our story
before the Lions, BPW or the Chamber itself? It's
done, yes-but riot often enough. Weplan to do more
in our District. How about you?
David W. DeLong
DCO-17
The Third District (SR) United States Coast Guard
Auxiliary was happy to enlist the aid of their Commo-
dore, Lloyd Furber, to present to our National Commod-
dore, A. A. Cordill, acheck in the amount of $877.00to
reduce, in asmall way, themortgage heldon theCadet
Recreation Area of the United States Coast Guard
Academy.
Themoneywasraised byajoint effort of themembers
of the Third Southern Region at their Spring Rendez-
vous and Fall Conference, and they plan toadd to the
initial amount after future events of their District.
Rear Admiral Jenkins, Superintendent of the Coast
Guard Academy was present at theNational Fall Con-
ference, held in St. Louis, when the transaction took
place.
Commodore Furber is pleased with the efforts ex-
tended by themembers of his district and compliments
them for their initiative.
Kay Furber
SO-CC Div. VI
Dist. 3SR
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Member Training
John S. Potts, DC-T
AUXOP BQ INSTRUCTOR ETC.
HERE IS HELP!
EVEN BETTER IN '76
Asthis issue goes topress, all of the change-of-watch
ceremonies are behind us and we are well into our
various activities and programs for 1976. From the
viewpoint of member training, 1976 promises to be
an even better year than 1975. Two factors tend to en-
hance this view.
First, wehave started the year with the distribution
to the various districts of a new Basic Qualification
(BQ) Workbook. As you know, the conduct of BQ
training now entails coverage of certain subjects con-
tained in the Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S)
Text, plus other subjects contained in CG305 and
CG-3021. For those subjects in the BS&S Text, the
student is expected to cover the related questions con-
tained in the BS&S Workbook. Until this year, we
had nothing covering the subjects in CG305 and CG
3021; those uniquely Auxiliary subjects that are so
vital apart of our basic training.
The new Workbook, designed to complement the
BS&S Workbook, contains questions and textual
material (needed for BQ but not found in CG305 or
CG3021) covering such subjects as:
Coast Guard History and Organization
Coast Guard Auxiliary History and Organization
Coast Guard Communications
Search and Rescue and Patrols
Facility Inspection, Flag and Uniform Etiquette,
and Official Orders.
If you are conducting a BQ Training Program, be
certain that your students have the advantage of this
new Workbook. They will find the training more in-
teresting and you will find it far more rewarding.
The second encouraging factor stems from a re-
view of Operational Specialty Course (OSC) data for
theyear 1975. Significantly, the total number of exam-
inations taken during 1975exceeded that of 1974 by
more than fifty percent - indicating greatly increased
awareness of the benefits and importance of our ad-
vanced training programs.
Of even greater significance, is the fact that we ex-
ceeded sixty-one percent on an overall pass-fail ratio.
Whilethis is not yet toour established goal of seventy-
five percent, it is nonetheless a great gain. Interest-
ingly enough, weexceeded seventy-five percent in one
subject and were just under seventy percent in two
others.
While some of the improvement was probably a re-
flection of new texts, examinations, or other training
material, webelieve that most of it can be attributed
to improvements in the conduct of training by our
training officers, better instruction, and finally, by
moreserious effort and interest on the part of our mem-
bers. Each of us has become more aware of the need
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to increase or improve our capabilities; either to better
fulfill our various Auxiliary assigments or simply to
take advantage of the educational opportunities that
accrue to us as members.
One of the improvements instituted by many train-
ing officers involved the establishment of ''regular''
training programs, conducted on a given night of the
week, and routinely covering each of the seven OSC's.
With this type of program, a member can easily make
AUXOP in little more than ayear.
Another improvement was the establishment of
joint training programs among contiguous units. This
not only fostered better attendance but permitted
greater latitude in the selection of the best possible
instructors fromamong the participating units.
If your unit is not already conducting a "regular"
training program, talk it up and get one going. Make
'76your year toenhance your boating skills, knowledge
and most important, to enhance your value to the
Auxiliary.
John S. Potts, DCT
members - Self Help
Members are urged to submit ideas for the subjects
of shorts lectures which can be presented at Flotilla
meetings. These should bein the nature of fifteen (15)
to thirty (30) minutes in length concerning various
subjects, all nautical of course, so that they would not
beboring to the general membership, but would be of
suchlength as toproperly present the subject. If neces-
sary to overrun such time limit they could be broken
up to becovered in not over two successive Flotilla
meetings.
The subject matter covered should be of interest to
the general boating Auxiliarists. Of course some sub-
jects might necessarily concern local matters which
could recur at different locations in our country and
even might require different solutions.
If interested, describe your subject with your way of
handling it, and send to:
Don A. Waite DVCTS
13209Ithan Lane
Bowie, Maryland 20715
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THE NAVIGATOR
Prerequisite OSC Sequence
con nid AUXOP Student
The progress of an AUXOP student through the
Operational Specialty Courses can be made more en-
riching if theresponsible training officer can establish
asequence of courses in which each succeeding course
builds ontheknowledge acquired in the preceding one.
A brieflook at themajor skills and principles acquired
in each course will yield the following recommended
sequence:
Piloting
Weather
Seamanship
Communications
Patrols
Search and Rescue
Administration
Notehowthe first three or four courses augment the
Auxiliarists BQskills and satisfy theconcept of "build-
ing blocks." For example, the Weather Course yields
knowledge useful in Seamanship; Piloting yields
knowledge which requires Weather to enhance the ap-
plication of Piloting principles. Further on, Commun-
ications serves as a bridge between the BQ skill and
applied operational communications knowledge and
all of the first fivecourses are needed to fully compre-
hend the principles of Search and Rescue. The "icing"
onthecake isthe Administration ascwhich serves as
a network organizing all of it into Auxiliary affairs.
Your Department of Member Training has a long
range goal of organizing this prerequisite concept into
the knowledge requirements content of each OSC.
Ernest A. Baldini
DVC-TG
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IMPORTANCE OF THE INSTRUCTOR
TO THE AUXILIARY MISSION
It has frequently been said that all Auxiliarists join
the organization primarily tolearn. Other motivating
forces inmoreor lesser degrees are: asense of wishing
to contribute to the program of Boating Safety as a
Public Education Instructor or a Courtesy Examiner;
adesire topass onto others, their own personal know-
ledge or experiences; or perhaps for purely social
purposes. Happily, very fewjoinfor thepurpose of only
wearing the uniform.
The programs of the Auxiliary are deadly serious in
that they are pointed at the safety of people and the
preservation of property. The careless or uninformed
boat operator can endanger his ownlifeaswell as those
whomay behis guests, or those onother vessels. Dam-
age or destruction of property can be repaired or re-
placed but not injury or human life.
This isthereason that theAuxiliary is taking amore
professional attitude intraining, not only for it's mem-
bers, but the boating public at large. Of the many
aspects of education, perhaps the most important
individual istheInstructor, whomust train and educate
other Auxiliarists, as well as the public in the various
Public Education Courses.
The Number One individual, therefore has to be the
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MARCH,1976
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Instructor. Heor she, as the case may be, assumes a
burden of responsibility that involves every activity of
theAuxiliary, with the possible exclusion of our social
functions. And even there, the Instructor might be
called on to expound on or demons trate the proper
dance steps.
In the area of member education or training, an
Instructor may be first called upon to do a selling
job, if you please, on a prospective member on what
aretheadvantages and personal satisfaction of joining
the organization.
The Instructor then continues theimportant involve-
ment intheinstruction and education of thenewindivi-
duals toward Basic Qualification. Tossing a copy of
CG-302, Auxiliary Membership Qualification Guide
at the prospective or Conditional member is not an
approved way of indoctrinating or educating him or
her to beagood Auxiliarist. Careful explanation and
guidance by the well-informed and patient Instructor
will domuch toproperly educate the individual.
Fromhereon, theInstructor's responsibility involves
him or her in the training and qualification of other
Instructors and Courtesy Examiners. Of course, not to
beoverlooked, is the opportunity of working with the
membership in the Operational Specialty Courses and
the Coast Guard Institute Correspondence Courses.
After-meeting short training sessions for Flotilla
members on subjects appropriate for the occasion are
another challenge for Instructors.
And what about Public Education? Each oneof the
various Public Education Courses are successful only
if presented by the Instructor able to conduct them in
an accurate, clear, understandable and interesting
manner. TheAuxiliary isfortunate inthat most Instruc-
tors are in this category.
Many Instructors devotetheir timeinBoating Safety
Instruction for Elementary School students; Boy Scout
Troops; Sea Scouts; Girl Mariners; Outdoor Sports
Clubs; and special events such as Boat Shows, Fishing
Tournaments, etc. Some Instructors take advantage
of their instructional abilities to appear before such
groups as: Lions, Rotary, Kiwanis, Exchange, Senior
Citizens, etc.
Another outstanding contribution to the Auxiliary
Educational Program bymany Instructors has beenthe
design, development and fabrication of Training Aids,
some quite simple, others more detailed and compli-
cated, but all serving the purpose of simplifying or
getting across apoint or idea otherwise difficult to ex-
plain with mere words.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Instructor belongs to
a very select and dedicated group of individuals.
He or she may well be proud of contributions made
by education of Auxiliary personnel and the public
in general. It is ajob where the pay is not in the cur-
rency of the realm, but only in the satisfaction of a
job well done toward making boating safer and more
enjoyable. Those Auxiliarists who are not yet qual-
ified Instructors might well consider this activity as
their next goal of advancement in the Auxiliary.
Theodore H. Bullard
BC-TGH
AUXOP
THE QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE
The membership and public education classes pre-
sented by our organization can only become more pro-
ficient through the advanced training or speciali-
zation by our member instructors. Our increased
capabilities can berealized by the membership train-
ing potential within the Auxiliary.
Wemight consider our structure as a parallel to that
of universities and other institutions of higher learn-
ing. The Auxiliary Basic Qualification Program could
be considered the equivalent of a Bachelor's degree
while the OSC courses are our graduate school leading
to the equivalent of a Master's degree - AUXOP.
AUXOP, likethe Master's degree is the highest attain-
ment in a field of study while the Doctoral degree is
specialization inoneaspect of that field. It is encourag-
ing to find that some of our members have gone be-
yond the AUXOP status to specialize in depth a single
aspect as weather, navigation, communication, etc.
Unfortunately, weface some of the same shortcom-
ings as those found in other academic fields. As some
institutions of higher learning doabetter jobof turning
out real professionals, some of our Flotillas and Divi-
sions produce ahigher quality in their training of mem-
bers than doothers. It isworth taking the time to think
about what wewant in terms of training and how we
can expect to achieve ahigher quality.
Onetoo often hears the excuse, "Wedon't have any-
one qualified to teach OSC courses." That is equiva-
lent to saying that, since the ideal, easiest way of
conducting this advanced training is not immediately
at hand, nothing will be done. Let's hope that the
members of these Flotillas and/or Divisions didn't get
their original membership through promises of more
learning and advanced training.
Our correspondence courses and Operational Spe-
cialty Courses were designed for the individual mem-
ber tolearn for himself. Perhaps, two or three members
could get together and learn through the texts and
workbooks provided by the Auxiliary. The ingredient
needed is the individual firm conviction that our pur-
poses are sufficiently important to warrant sincere
sustained effort.
Wemust remember that there is noeasy way or short-
cut to excellence. It takes time but results in a very
definite pride in accomplishment. It is worthwhile
both in terms of gain to the individual member and to
the Auxiliary as a whole in fulfilling its purpose as
authorized by the Congress of the United States.
There is much to consider in our quest for increased
excellence. Among the facets we will think about
during this year will bethe upgrading of the required
practical demonstrations aspect of our certification of
specialization.
Chester W. Ruggles
BC-TCS
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in their packaging of Marine products. At the National
Boat Show, New York, PFC (I3-7) Eugene Horowitz
presented Charles Goldberg, President, Goldberg's
Marine, a Certificate of Appreciation from Brd. North-
ern.
THREE IN A ROW
For three years in a row, Flotilla 32 has garnered
theDivision III annual award for themost achievement
per member. At the Fort Lee, Virgin ia, Officers' Club,
Captain Wm Olmsted Antozzi, hands the award, a
beautiful plaque, to Flotilla Commander William C_
Feagans, while the Division Captain's wife, Bee An-
tozzi, foreground, prepares to take a picture. She was
alittle slowand had to say, "Hold it". At right, fore-
ground, is a trophy presented to Flotilla 32 last year
for being number one in the nation in achievement
per member.
H. ASHTON SCHARR
Public Relations Officer
Flotilla 32Dis\. 5
THE NAVIGATOR
Book Review
Marlinspike Seamanship, a part of the Auxiliary's
PE and MT Courses has long been a favorite of this
reviewer. A i : , a result our library contains many books
on the subject.
Oneof thebest is The Marlinspike Sailor, by Hervey
Garrett Smith (John DeGraff, Inc., Clinton Corners,
New York 12514, 1971, 131pp., $7.95). As success in
teaching knots, hitches and bends is directly propor-
tional tothe effectiveness of the teaching aids, clarity
of illustrations is vital to this subject when presented in
a book. The author. a boatman since boyhood and a
marlinspike aficionado brings the skills of a commerc-
ial artist to his drawings. We have never seen better.
Using 8112" x 11'1 pages, the publisher frequently
makes Smith's cordage lifesize without the distraction
or crowding of print. And, as the adjoining text beck-
ons, "Anyone Can Splice," by following the author's
drawings and instructions, anyone can!
Weconcur with the author's decision to include only
the best (most secure and easy to untie as well as tie)
knots, bends and hitches. He therefore teaches the
bowline, carrick bend and rolling or Magnus Hitch.
And though Smith recommends using the carrick bend
when joining two lines (whether of equal or different
diameters), hedoes include the sheet bend (for joining
lines of the same diameter), and the double becket
hitch (for bending a line to an eye splice or loop).
Also covered are short and long splices, a brief dis-
cussion (withdrawings) onthestowage of rope, howto
lay up a grommet, whippings (plain or common, palm
&needle- the best - and snake), how to make aheav-
ing line(not just themonkey's fist at its end), and seiz-
ing; worming, parcelling and serving, the Running
Turk's Head decorative knot (in life-size drawings),
and the Star, Tack, Lanyard and Matthew Walker's
Knots. He also describes and illustrates the construc-
tion of asimple rope mat, ladder &block mats, and a
Russian or Walledand SwordMat. A ropeladder from
one piece of rope, baggywrinkle, plaiting or braiding
of sennits, coachwhipping and cockscombing for
stanchions, wheels and tillers; how to make deadeyes
and lanyards; a sea chest and ditty box; dittybag,
seabag, bell rope, rope fenders, deck bucket, cannon
lanyard, mast boot and water jug, are also included.
And rare to such texts is a section on palm and needle
practice, the only such we have seen.
Completing this excellent text is an amplified sec-
tion illustrating the making of an eye splice, end-for-
end splice, and back splice with Samson 2-in-l braided
ropes.
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KS. Roscoe
BC-TCI
MARCH, 1976
New Yeal's Day emE's
Flotilla 2-10 continued its practice of holding a
CME for PR purposes that first day of the New Year.
Again, Diversey Harbor was the location and TV
coverage was given by both Channel 2 (CBS) and
9 for their afternoon and evening news programs.
Braving the cold were Art and Judy Schintgen, Ken
Gretz, Dick and Rita Curth and Julius Cooper. For
once the weather was relatively warm, about 15
degrees, the other years the thermometer regis tered
zero or below.
Flotilla 10-11,fromthe newly chartered Division X
decided to share the "honors" with 2-10 by having
their first CME of the year at Four Winds Yacht
Club. They "latched on" to a 44 ft. Pacemaker, and
it passed. Shivering in the "winds" were Art Foster,
Carol Thorner, William Baily, Marie Winter, John
Engler, Willis Henderson and Anthony Kupchek.
Their newspaper coverage was excellen t,
"Tony" Kupchek, FC 10-11was the saloP of Divi-
sion II last year, and its obvious he learned his lesson
well.
Julius Cooper
BC-PRA
On Wecuing the Unif orm
Even as display of the National Ensign and the Aux-
iliary Ensign at scheduled Auxiliary meetings lends
dignity and attests to the official status of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary, so too does wearing of the uniform
by the members present help create an aura of dig-
nity and pride in our service. Although wearing the
uniform at meetings is optional - and there are often
occasions when it is impossible, or at least highly in-
convenient to get home to change, still many more of
us than now do so, could arrange to be in uniform
at most meetings. Perhaps the extra effort would re-
suIt in a little more esprit de corps, an intangible but
perceptible bond, a subliminal reminder that we share a
common purpose to an uncommon degree and that we
have a feeling of pride in our organization and in our
mutual efforts to attain the goals we have set.
Of course, wearing the uniform carries with it the ob-
ligation to wear it properly. Neatness and the use of
proper accessories goes deeper than a mere reflection
of personal grooming. It creates an impression which
reflects upon the standards and integrity of the Aux-
iliary and the regular Coast Guard family. Not that
we should be all spit and polish or lean backwards to
be gung ho. Our emphasis should remain on what
wedo - but weshould still look right when we do it.
Ed Weig
VCP
III 9W
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATOR
MAY 7,1976
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Education
STUDENT WORKBOOK AND FINAL
EXAMINATION OF SEVEN LESSON
SAIL COURSE IN BRAILLE
The student workbook and the final examination of
our seven lesson Sail Course has been translated into
Braille. This was accomplished through the efforts
of Flotilla 35in the Twelfth District. That flotilla had
a request froma blind young man who had asked for
training in sailing since he had friends who took him
out ontheir boat but hewas having difficulty learning
anything about the boat except by a touch and feel
technique. Flotilla 35 contacted the local Center for
the Blind and their peoplevolunteered todothe Braille
translations which wereused very successfully by the
student.
If any Flotilla has any need for these Braille trans-
lations they can borrow themby requesting themfrom
NIPCO Harold B. Haney, DC-E, 306 Wilson Road,
Newark, Delaware 1971l.
Harold B. Haney
DC-E
Still more on BS&S
Despite the vast amount of information published
on the BS&S Course, some units are still questioning
proper conduct of the course. Perhaps the mod-
ularization of the course, a 6-lesson course and seven
l-lesson courses, has caused the confusion.
The need for modularization was explained in the
September issue of the Navigator. However, those
units presenting most or all of the lessons inthecourse
need not concern themselves with the modularization
concept. Briefly, youare presenting a IO-Iessoncourse
oraI2-1essoncourse, as thecase may be; not a6-lesson
course and four I-lesson courses or a 6-1essoncourse
and six I-lesson courses. Whenever you present more
than the basic core(6-lessons), the addi tional lessons
become a part of the whole---just one course is being
presented.
Finally, inorder toeliminate thepossibility ofloosing
students and causing confusion, the exam should be
administered onall chapters taught after the final les-
son scheduled.
Elizabeth A. Potts,
DVC-ED
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Record Crowd Taught
A crowd of 1700 gathered in the Colonial Heights,
Yirginia, High School gymnasium on 19 Nooember
1975 to attend a one lesson boating course. Staff Of-
ficers William C. Allen, left and H. Ashton Scharr,
right, instructed the huge class. After the class, many
students gathered around to ask questions.
Wm. Olmsted Antozzi
ViceCaptain, Div. III
Off thecuff: I don't knowwhat I think until I hear my-
self speak.
THE NAVIGATOR
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NERVOUS:
TO BE OR NOT TO BE -THAT IS THE
SITUATION.
When an instructor, a new instructor or a seasoned
instructor. isabout tomakea presentation, heor shewill
find that astate of nervousness has set in.
Nowwecan look on this as a very detrimental state
andonethat should beavoided whenever possible. This
would be the normal reaction and one that should be
expected. Nervousness in the classroom situation is
not as bad as some might think. Let's consider for
a moment the value of nervousness and what can be
done to overcome it.
When an instructor is in the enviable position of
being an Auxiliary Instructor, hehas first had to prove
tohimself or herself that heor sheisexperienced and/or
prepared enough to make the presentation assigned.
Having realized that there isnoway out of the teaching
obligation the instructor sets about taking the steps
tobeprepared. This isone of the first steps of overcom-
ing the feeling of nervousness.
BEING PREPARED for the topic allows one to
speak with authority and conviction. When an instruc-
tor is thoroughly prepared he or she can avoid the
errors that can set the stage for being nervous.
Having anumber of suitable TEACHING ORTRAIN-
ING AIDS can assist an instructor, especially a new
instructor, to shed the feeling of nervousness. Well
though t out and artistically prepared training aids
will give the instructor something to ''lean upon".
A security blanket, so to speak.
DOING SOMETHING DIFFERENT will capture the
attention of the class, and allow the instructor to make
thepoint that isnecessary. When an instructor has this
kindof attention hecan feel theapproval of thestuden ts
and this feeling will also help him or her to over-
comethe feeling of nervousness.
Doing something differently establishes that the
instructor has been thinking about his class. He or
she is showing concern for those people who have
taken their time to comeand listen to him!
When an instructor can beconvinced that he or she
has the most interesting subject and the most useful
subject and SETS ABOUT MAKING IT SO, he or
she will become soengrossed in the topic that the fear
will disappear. The instructor can be an expert in
the chosen topic. The instructor can add to that ex-
pertness by using well selected and interes ting train-
ing or teaching aids. The instructor has a story to
tell, in each of our training classes, and hejust has to
have someone who is alert to listen to him. Do Some-
thing Different! Use atraining aid.
If youdon't have atraining aid, what should you do
about it? Use your imagination. Think of the things
that have been talked about in your classes and how
questions were answered. Think of something new
or anewway to answer the questions using a training
aid.
DON'T BE NERVOUS-TRY A TRAINING OR
TEACHING AID'
Frank L. Palmer
BCEDT
MARCH, 1976
A FLOTILLA WITH THE SPIRIT OF 76
The farthest North West Flotilla 25on the Island of
Adak, in the Aleutian chain of Islands of Alaska, has
taken a project on with the Spirit of the Bicentennial
year 1976.
If making ajunk yard into apublic park with Trees,
Bar BQpits, and green Grass, sounds like a bigjob for
a small Flotilla with 30 members, you are right in
thinking so.
The area consists of 6.4 acres with approximately
100 junk car bodys and miscellaneous items on 2
acres of it.
Many Auxiliary man hours have already been spent
in removing all thejunk fromthe area.
Withthe helpof all the Auxiliary members in Flotilla
25the park will beopen to the public on July 4, 1976.
Verlin F. Martin
FSOPR-2517
FLOTILLA II-I POLICE
Clearwater Flotilla has conducted a training pro-
gram for the Patrolmen of the city of Clearwater.
Flotilla instructors, inathree day course, running from
9a.m. to 4p.m., covered Small Boat Handling, Pilot-
ing, Aids to Navigation, Rules of the Road, Search &
Rescue, Marlinspike Seamanship & Engine Main-
tenance. Finally came areview, and practical demon-
strations aboard Flotilla Facility vessels.
At the successful completion of the course, Patrol-
men were qualified and available for duty aboard
City of Clearwater Harbor Police Boats.
Robert A. Sprung
FSOPR
Flotilla 1l1 Dist 7
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The Auxilinly goes to Belmudn
At 1500hours Bermuda local time on 6 February
National Commodore and Mrs. Cordill, Commander
Jules Peebles, Deputy Chief Director, and Commodore
and Mrs. Joseph Burnham (DCO-5) were met at the
Hamilton, Bermuda airport by Mr. William Lishman
representing theBermuda Search and RescueInstitute,
and Sgt. Jerry Ardis, Chief of the Water Police Depart-
ment of the Bermuda PoliceDepartment. Sgt. Ardis is
also amember of theBSARI. At 1100hours on7Febru-
ary this group and Messers Colin Horsfield and Hubert
Jones met informally with His Excellency; Sir Edwin
Leather, theRoyal Governor of Bermuda, for ageneral
discussion concerning the proposed projects of the
BSARI and its relationship with the United States
Coast Guard and theUSCG-AUX. In the afternoon the
group met at theRoyal Bermuda Yacht Club forawork-
ing luncheon. That session developed a plan of ap-
proach for Commodore Joe Burnham and Lee, and the
detailed scheduling for the initial training of some
16to 20 members of the BSARI to embark on their
basic training programs. It was agreed the Burnhams
working jointly would present some ten to twelve
training sessions in a two-week period beginning 9
February with meetings scheduled each evening. Dur-
ing each session the actual lecture and instruction
period, based on the Auxiliary's Boating Skills and
Seamanship text, would be presented concurrently
with an Auxiliary Instructor Training program.
The schedule was designed to permit the BSARI
members, on completion of the two weeks program,
toschedule their instructors for thefirst presentation of
apublic Boating Skills and Seamanship course.
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THE NAVIGATOR
NIGHT WARNING
Lenora Sprock
MeadowVista
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TheBSARI group proposed that the second phase of
their local effort would betoward developing and con-
ducting the equivalent of the Auxiliary's Courtesy
Motorboat Examination programforthe approximately
5,500 boats currently registered with the Bermuda
government.
The BSAR! members will begrouped to provide ade-
quate manpower for thepatrol boats owned and operat-
edand equipped by the BSARI members.
Some interesting notes became obvious during the
balance of the time Commodore and Mrs. Cordill and
Commander Peebles were on the island. First. "can"
buoys are painted red and "nun" buoys are painted
black inthe Bermudas. The visits by Commodore Cor-
dill and Commander Peebles to local boat builders
operating in theold Naval Fortress on Ireland Island
indicated a high level of self-sufficiency in fiberglass
hull construction. One of the boat builders had a 68'
twin diesel glass-bottom boat on the ways.
Many sea stories surfaced all revolving around the
fact that under severe weather conditions, Bermuda
itself has miles of exposed surf lineand that an area of
approximately 200miles around the island's western
sideisfairly densely populated with reefs. The BSARI
has purchased two boats for rescue purposes. Both
boats will be powered with jet propulsion systems.
A 30footer will be used for off-island work and a 16
footer has beenpurchased for usein the surf areas im-
mediately surrounding the island.
All of the members of the Auxiliary contingent were
impressed by the enthusiasm and dedication of the
BSARI members. If their assistance tothe recreational
boating public equals their hospitality, courtesy and
interest, recreational boaters both local and those
from the United States can look forward to another
"helping hand" in the fieldof boating safety. Weoffer
best wishes for a most successful venture to "Skip"
Tatum, President of BSARI, and tohis group of approxi-
mately 80 members in their coming ventures. All of us
are looking forward to Commodore and Mrs. Burn-
ham's final reports on the training sessions.
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Sears Roebuck &Company
Sears Tower
Chicago, Illinois
Att: Sports Department
Dear Sirs:
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for
the coverage which yougave to the Coast Guard Auxi-
liary Seal of Safety in your 1975 Boating and Fish-
ing Catalogue.
As a member of the Auxiliary and a Courtesy Exami-
ner I very much appreciate the assistance this gave
our program during the boating season this year. We
who participate in this program cannot find a better
way to advertise the program and interest boaters in
having their boats inspected.
I also appreciate the equipment which you have do-
nated to the Coast Guard Boating Safety Teams for
their work in educating the public in boating safety.
TheAuxiliary works all year round onPublic Education
Programs and the Boating Safety Teams assist us by
presenting lectures on safety requirements for the
classes which weconduct. The equipment which they
are able to display is of assistance to them, and just
incidentally is a good advertisement for Sears.
Also, as an employee of Allstate Insurance Co. in the
Weston, Mass. Sales Office, I amalways happy to see
''My'' Company participate in a worthwhile program
for the public.
Thank you again for your assistance.
Yours truly,
Mrs. W. James Wixon
MARCH. 1976
1 4th District Facility on patrol in Security Zone during
"oil spill exercise".
Oil Spill Exercise
The 14th District decided not to be caught off-guard
without a plan of action in the event of a major oil pol-
lution incident. Federal, State, City &County Agencies
and Local Industry organized an "oil spill exercise" -
the first such exercise to be held in Hawaii. The purpose
of this exercise was to develop and"evaluate specific
courses of action relative to the containment, control
and cleanup activities to be carried out by the agencies
involved. It was decided tohold the exercise during a
period of Kana (South wind) weather because an oil
spill during this type of weather would drift toward
land.
A Coast Guard Buoy Tender was anchored off the
Honolulu Harbor entrance and became a "Tanker
Aground" and Phase I of the exercise began. Phase I
reflected a "potential major spill" and off-loading of
cargo fuel from tanks of the "tanker" was simulated.
Phase II simulated arupture of the "tanker's" hull and
reflected a "major spill". The boom was deployed to
deflect or control the movement of the resultant spill.
Phase III involved Waikiki Beach and appropriate re-
sources were activated and deployed to control, contain
or clean-up the pollutant.
The duty of the Coast Guard Auxiliary was to patrol
the Security Zone. Four facilities ("Ukulele Lady",
"Flying Dutchman", "Kama Hele" and "Kele") were
used and it was surprising how many transit vessels
disregarded counsel from Auxiliarists and had to be
persuaded to leave the area.
All agencies involved learned agreat deal about what
todoand what not todo, and wewill beready if needed.
It's somuch better topractice and beorganized instead
of wondering what to do and how to doit.
Exercises will beheld off other Islands, soweall will
beknowledgeable and ready.
June C. Bernard
DSO-PB 14
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From Nntionnl Hlstorlon
USCG Auxilinry
Has it ever occurred toyouthe struggle and fight our
forefathers had in putting this great nation together
and getting it started 200 years ago? Why the price
that those alone paid that signed the Declaration of
Independence seems inconceivable. For example,
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed
and his wife jailed. John Hart was driven from his
wifes death bed and their thirteen children had to flee
for their lives. Thomas Mckean. had tohidehis family.
Thomas Nelson lost somuch hediedbankrupt. Ellery,
Claymer, Hall, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Rutledge
and Middleton had their properties vandalized; and
wecould go on.
The U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, at its beginning
also had its trials and growing pains, but none of the
Auxiliarists were ever imprisoned or lost their homes
for their dedication toour organization.
The Auxiliary was young and inexperienced in the
beginning, but at about that time World War II began
to intensify in Europe and many Auxiliarists went
into the armed service. The need for an organization
such as ours became more apparent, so through an all
outprogram, groups wereformed along the coast of the
United States and rivers, where "U-Boat" sinking and
sabotage was commonplace.
Port Security was stepped upand the members of the
Auxiliary were taught the use of various types of
FireArms, First Aid, Signaling, etc. Rescueoperations
of persons from ships that were sunk off our coast
was most outstanding, and many lives weresaved that
wouldhave otherwise been lost.
The let down period after the war, establishing the
National Program, Uniforms, Flag, etc., make up a
great part of the history of our growing organization.
Today weare recognized by almost all of the boating
population in this country.
America is celebrating it's Bicentennial Anniver-
sary, and youwill nodoubt beinvited toparticipate on
many occasions. Record these activities as it will be
making history for future generations.
Weseewhat ishappening inour community and our
nation. Weseemuch that is very displeasing.
There is nothing as nice as friends, and weall have
gained many friends in our association with the Auxil-
iary. TheAuxiliary should intensify its efforts inbuild-
ing astronger organization and produce more dedicat-
edpeopleand share our friendships with many others.
Thefastest growing recreational activity at this time
isboating and many folks aretaking to thewater with
very little knowledge of thesea, their craft, or the rules
of the road. One today is worth two tomorrows, so,
get to thembefore they hurt themselves or others and
they will beyour friend for life.
Let mehave aword or two about how your Flotilla,
Division, or District participated in the 200th anniver-
sary celebration of America.
I amnot learning anything whenwriting all this about
the past history of the Auxiliary. I'm only repeating
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what I already know. It TAKES YOU TO KEEP ME
INFORMED FOR THE FUTURE.
R. E. "Junior" Blanchard
BC-ARH
DISTRICT ONE WORKSHOP-SEMINARS
PRECEPT and EXAMPLE
Recognizing that administrative echelons of any
organization characteristically tend to be long on pre-
cept and short on example, the District One Staff acts
inconcert inadistrict seminar/workshop format design-
ed to demonstrate a most productive technique in
member training. Onefull day is scheduled at an am-
ple, centrally located facility capable of providing
space for six classrooms.
Twelve classes are scheduled before lunch and re-
peated in the afternoon. Half are scheduled for the
January meeting toindoctrinate Flotilla and Division
staff by the District staff officers. The second section
is designed to demonstrate the "how to" of conduct-
ing various membership and public education topics
as requested through a poll of members in the latter
part of the preceding year. The technique classes in-
cluded piloting, one-lesson sail, weather, youth classes,
and giving safe-boating talks to civic groups.
This program enabled each member to attend four
classes of his/her choice and resulted in a member/
class total attendance of more than six hundred-seven-
ty-five. Some members chartered busses to attend for
the day and experience the format which is profitably
adopted by the Divisions. The Division, thereby, sti-
mulates better quality in the performance of our
training programs at the Flotilla level where it really
counts in our "quest for excellence".
The March District Board and Staff meeting will
feature a full day of similar classes but emphasizing
vessel examination and operational updating of pro-
cedure and techniques. A series of "clinics" for Flotil-
laand Division officers will beoffered simultaneously.
District staff officers will man individual tables where
those members with specific questions may "drop
in, sit down, and chat" with their counterparts in our
parallel staffing.
As a bonus in this coordinated, cooperative effort
toincrease the quality of our programs, wefind mem-
bers fromall compass points of the District getting to
know both programs and personnel as "live" rather
than just print in a program guide or directory.
The day's activity is followed by a "debriefing" of
the total attendance and the involved instructors. In
this way the attendees have input to the formation of
the program for the next scheduled District One meet-
ing.
Probably the best evaluation of the effectiveness of
the program is contained in the question one member
was heard to ask another, "Did you hear all the mini-
seminars going onduring lunch?"
Chester W. Ruggles
DSO-MT (I)
I NEVER GET LOST
Everyone tells me where to go
THE NAVIGATOR
FLOOD RELIEF EXERCISE
On December 11, 1975 a flood relief exercise was
conducted throughout Cincinnati as part of the Civil
Defense program. Participants included representa-
tives fromthe Coast Guard, USCG Reserves, Corps of
Engineers, Red Cross and Paul Broadwell represent-
ing the USCG Auxiliary. The purpose - to indoctri-
nate personnel in flood relief procedures, to test equip-
ment and to determine the degree of readiness of the
task forces to carry out relief operations in an actual
emergency situation.
Lt. J. G. Gaw, USCG, briefed the assemblage on our
local disaster plan and procedures. Red Cross F100d
Relief films were shown. Communications methods
were discussed. Finally the men were divided into
three - man teams and flooded conditions were simu-
lated.
Paul Broadwell's team worked on the bank of the
Ohio River between Bromley and Dayton Ky. They
were torecord all rescue problems and other assistance
which would be needed in the area if the present river
stage was 47ft. with predicted crest of 58.23ft within
36 hours. They were to note special access problems,
evacuation needs, population densities, identify areas
which would floodquickest, locate high ground which
would afford protection to residents and identify gen-
eral useof the land.
The exercise created an awareness of the need for
more trained volunteers prepared to work in flood re-
lief programs. "Communication equipment needs
improving.l'was the consensus of opinion, and "Coast
Guard Auxiliarists with small boats would be inval-
uable for flood rescue work along the swollen Ohio
River banks."
LeRoy J . Porter
PBO-2ER
If you're like most Americans you probably have
spent aNewYear's day infront of theTV watching the
Tournament of Roses parade held annually in Pasa-
dena, California. On the 14th of December several
million viewers in the LA area watched another televis-
ed parade - the annual Marina Del Rey Christmas
Afloat parade held in the MDR harbor.
Auxiliarists of the "elite eleven th.. have always been
instrumental in the conduct of this parade. This year
they not only patrolled the parade route in their facili-
ties but also turned out in force to assist in the decora-
tion of the eGC POINT DIVIDE, stationed in MDR.
Auxiliarists didn't stop with just the usual Christmas
lights, tinsel, Santa Claus or mistletoe; they went all
out and arranged to have the RoseBowl Queen, Anne
Martin, and her court, ride the cutter in the parade and
obtained several Walt Disney characters fromnearby
Disneyland to also accompany the cutter.
The Spirit of Christmas was evident throughout as
the Auxiliary in its typical fashion gave of their time
and energy insupport of theCoast Guard; plus making
the cutter's entry one of the finest in the parade.
G.H. Buckelew
Ltjg, U. S. Coast Guard
Assistant Director of Auxiliary
MARCH. 1976
DQvid F,Qzeu,'s New YQcht
Try sculpture (as shown inthe photo) sometime with
your soldering iron.
Use a fifteen watt pencil iron with a #6 IS spade
tip, one pair of #3 tweezers, some used SN 60 solder.
some silver type thread, and nothing else. Beverly
Warner (Public Education officer for 120-04-07)does
it on her lunch breaks at Plantronics. Chairman of
the Board, Courtney Graham, has one sitting on his
desk.
This silvery sailed 'Mariner's Fantasy' was made for
David Frazeur who is sail master for Coast Guard
Auxiliary Flotilla 47Santa Cruz, California. Bevaward-
edit to Dave for instructing 72hours of the Principles
of Sailing course in 1975.
Mariner's Fantasy has 5sculptured whales, six fish,
oneship wreck and three mermaids at the base with
two more mermaids on the stern. Also on the stern is
along boat graced with asculptured gull. Three more
birds dot the sculpture, balanced wing-tip to yard-tip.
The graceful hull carries 50 sails including.
5jibs
10stay sails,
16studding sails,
18square sails and the gaff rigged mizzen for a total
sail area of 33.75sq. centimeters.
LOA = 130millimeters
LWL =58millimeters
Beam= 35 millimeters
Draft =22millimeters.
Congratulations on your new yacht, David!
PAGE 41
Making Meetings More Productive Means
the Maintenance of Order
Presiding officers of subordinate divisions of the
Coast Guard Auxiliary should bear in mind that their
work and the efficiency of their unit, whether it be
Flotilla, Division, District or other, will greatly improve
by the application of a certain amount of order to the
proceedings.
Having spent thepast 30years inorganizational work
and having attended several hundred conclaves, meet-
ings, committee sessions and national and internation-
al conventions, I can state with afair degree of authori-
ty that the application of rules of order to the conduct
of a meeting does not inhibit the free expressions of
opinions nor slow the work of the body. On the con-
trary, it encourages open discussion and speeds the
actions undertaken by the body.
A Flotilla Commander does not have the authority
torefuse toentertain amotion put before the body in a
regular meeting, properly seconded, simply because he,
personally, is not infavor of it. Unless chaos is topre-
vail, rules of order must beobserved.
In well over 90percent of the cases I have observed,
Roberts Rules of Order apply unless the by-laws speci-
fically state otherwise. There is a great deal of mis-
conception regarding Roberts Rules; many people
consider them obstacles placed in the way of doing
business; aterrible affair, complicated in the extreme!
Actually, when analyzed, they are marvels of sim-
plicity, designed to protect the rights of minorities
and majorities alike. Every presiding officer, whether
hebeon the Flotilla level or on any other level above
that, should have a speaking acquaintance with the
rules of order. Many organizations, aware that their
presiding officer is largely the recipient of a transient
honor, retain parliamentarians tosit at his elbow and
advise him. Such should not be the case, however,
inthe Auxiliary.
The alternative to operating according to rules of
order is to approach a gathering of rabbles: everyone
talking at once, talking regarding items not under
discussion, interruptions of the person holding the
floor; a verbal donnybrook of epic proportions which
extends meetings unnecessarily and causes members
tobecome disenchanted with the Auxiliary.
"But where is the sociability? Where is the frater-
nity?" may be asked. There is nothing wrong with
conducting theunit's business inabusiness-like manner,
then adjourning (ona motion made!) and then letting
those who seek social contact and want to tell each
other stories stay as long as they like with as many
talking at once as their hearts desire.
But if the work of the Auxiliary is togoforward pro-
perly, the meetings should be subject to the same de-
gree of organization and planning and orderliness as
prevails onall other fronts. For without order, anum-
ber of people can become a self-defeating mob. With
order, even the largest number of people can function
inconcert tobring about theresults desired by the ma-
jority of those present.
James E. Weber
050-05-07-015
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Education Examinations
Operations Fellowship
THE BUILDING BLOCKS
OF AUXILIARY ACHIEVEMENT
This year agreat deal has beensaid byNational Aux-
iliary officers about three themes for 1976: "Profess-
ionalism, Quality," and "Quantity."
Thediagram aboveshows thefour anchoring "corner-
stones" of the Auxiliary, supporting the three themes
for 1976, which are topped with the Auxiliary emblem
surrounded by the wreath of victory.
The entire "structure" is cemented together with
the dedication, perserverence and initiative of the in-
dividual Auxiliary members who cheerfully don-
nate their time and resources to promote the cause of
Boating Safety for the benefit of the boating public.
The Port of Michigan
(Spring Issue)
District 9(CR)
THE NAVIGATOR
Orville Tenhunf eld Cons
Craf t in neat Hurricane
What started out as a"hobby horseboat ride" rapidly
developed into a literal nightmare for Orville Ten-
hunfeld and side-kicks recently.
The event: a search for a sunken barge. The result:
some very nervous river veterans.
Early in January, 68 barges broke loose from their
moorings at Cincinnati Gas & Electric Company's
Miami Fort power station at the confluence of the
Ohio and Great Miami Rivers, approximately 25 miles
belowCincinnati. Fifteen of the barges sank. Almost
all were recovered, but one maverick barge couldn't
belocated.
Melvin Scott volunteered his 50ft. houseboat to as-
sist Marine Insurance adjusters in pinpointing the
potential navigational hazard. Orv navigated.
A thorough search, using sophisticated electronic
scanning gear, was made of the river, covering 40
miles or so from the Great Miami to Sugar Creek,
Kentucky.
Theday was clear and bright, but changed suddenly.
"I couldhear it coming on the radio," said Orv. "That
set cracked so bad you couldn't understand a word.
A ferry operator yelled at us to listen to the weather
news but wedidn't have to. Wecould seeit boiling up
behind us.
Winds gusting up to 70 miles per hour shoved the
big houseboat forward at a respectful clip. The trick
was to keep the big boat on a true heading with the
wind directly behind. If the boat caught high winds
broadside, the danger of broaching was almost a sure
thing.
"You couldn't see a thing," said Orv. ''Those 6 to
10foot waves crashed all the way over the cabin top.
Wewere sure the windows wouldn't hold. But they
did."
The boat gingerly held closeto the Kentucky shore.
"Visibility was about zero," added Orv. "If we lost
sight of the shoreline wewould have lost all sense of
direction. And we didn't know how many tow boats
were in the area."
Fortunately the storm raked eastward and spent
itself in about 40 minutes. Catalina's calm, snug har-
bor was never more welcome.
"If you don't think it calls for real seamanship on
the river," mused Orv, "you'd better think again. We
weremighty glad to get back with a whole boat and
whole skins."
EDITOR'S NOTE: Orville Tenhunfeld is well-known
in the Auxiliary. A retired Automotive School instruc-
tor, hewas PE officer before the 2nd CG District was
divided into four regions. He narrated a pilot film
that was planned to begin a series of BS&S lessons.
He has over 40 years of river boating.
LeRoy J. Porter
PBO-2ER
DEADLINE FOR NEXT NAVIGATOR
MAY 7,1976
MARCH,1976
RADM James W. Moreau, Commander, 14th Coast
Guard District visited Flotilla 24, Guam, while inspect-
ing Coast Guard units inWESTPAC. This is the west-
ernmost Flotilla intheUnited States and fills adefinite
need in that area, and with District Headquarters
3,300 miles away, they are required to be self-sustain-
ing and innovative.
Pictured with Admiral Moreau are some members
of Flotilla 24after aFlotilla meeting aboard Del Stone's
boat, a "Chinese Junk" which isn't a junk at all but a
most complete Facility including aphoto lab and dark-
room.
June C. Bernard
DSO-PE 14
"

Al Quitugua, Del Stone, RADM James Moreau, Nancy
and Ed Binkley, Flotilla 24, 14th District (Guam)
-
Del Stone's Facility, a "Chinese Junk" (Flotilla 24
Guam)
PAGE 43
The metlic System is Coming
Those of us who were brought up on inches and
feet, quarts and gallons, ounces and pounds had better
start learning meters, liters and grams, for the metric
system of measurement is already developing under
our very eyes, whether we are aware of it or not.
If youdon't believeit, lookat thenext bag of groceries
which isbrought home fromthe market. Many pack-
ages, cans, etc. are marked with both systems of mea-
surement. Also, wrenches, rulers and a few other
things are now available in metrics.
The contenders for the America's Cup are 12 meter
sail craft.
The National Ocean Survey is well along in convert-
ingdepths oncharts tometers rather than feet. Imagine
trying toanchor inadepth marked "6" and finding your
anchor rode at a strangely steep angle, finally using
over three times as much line as was first anticipated.
Let's take a look at what happens to our familiar
classes of boats, A, 1, 2, and 3:
Class Feet Metric Possible Metric
A 016 0-4.8768 0-5
1 1626 4.87687.9248 5-8
2 2640 7.924812.1920 812
3 4065 12.192019.8120 1220
On an occasion. your lead-line shows 1 fathom and
your crewman yells, out "1.8288 meters".
Instead of 1inch (diameter) line, you'd ask for 2.54
centimeter line, or 1/2 inch would be 1.27 centimeters.
A nautical mile becomes 1.852kilometers, so, if your
cruisedestination is80miles away, youwill sail 148.160
kilometers toget there.
A term, little used these days when rope is spun on
machines, is a cables length. That was the maximum
distance a man could spin a rope on the rope-walks of
old (prior to World War II). The measurement was
720feet (120fathoms) or 219.456meters.
If this has you confused and you'd liketoallay your
taut nerves, go down to the liquor store and buy your-
self a .757of booze. Liters, of course.
John E. Johansen
PDCO,3 (SR)
mOle on Ccubon monoxide
A recent "Blinker" article said that carbon mono-
xide is odorless, tasteless and gives no warning. A
Department of Transportation News item has stated
that carbon monoxide poisoning may exhibit symp-
toms which include headache, nausea, dizziness, drow-
siness or reddish patches on face and chest. Such
symptons may be the result of too much sun or sea-
sickness, but don't take a chance. Enclosed spaces
should be checked. Oxygen is the natural enemy of
carbon monoxide. When in doubt-air out.
Wm. Olmsted Antozzi
DCP III Dist. 5
PAGE 44
"Just what I've been looking for" says Debbie Jones,
popular So. San Francisco lovely wlw works at WTVC
Channel #3 (So.S.F.). The message, produced by Flotil-
10#15PRO Les Davis, is being broadcast in excess of
3,900 times in the three weeks prior to the class.
On the Fourth of July, last year, Flotilla 306 of
Excelsior Springs, Mo. was chartered in a ceremony
held on the after deck of the US. Coast Guard buoy
tender Scioto. It was an impressive setting and a f irst
in this area.
Special use of Common WOld
The Christmas season has just passed and during
that period the word "manger" was often employed.
In nautical language, however, it has quite adifferent
meaning. It is an elevated scupper, just below the in-
board end of a hawse-hole. Water entering the hawse-
holespills into the manger and flows through a drain
in the manger to the water below. Anyone who doesn't
know what a scupper or a hawse-hole is, should write
to Dear Abby.
Wm. Olmsted Antozzi
Captain, Div. III
THE NAVIGATOR
Bomb SCGreGt DIRAUX
At theDivision XChange of Watchdinner inModesto,
Flotilla 10-2,toshow their appreciation, presented the
Director of Auxiliary. Commander O'Brien, with a
gift.
A pet seemed to be appropriate, but knowing the
Director was avery busy man and away from home alot,
it was concluded that a "Pet Rock" would create no
problems. A huge rock, equipped with a PFD, name
tag and in aportable pet carrying case, was presented
by Dr. John Rice, FSO/MT.
One would assume the Director a very brave person,
due to the fact that he accepted a post dealing with
Auxiliarists. However, after one look at the gift and
not knowing what kind of creature it might be, he
quickly backed off and let his wife, Osa, open the box.
Hewas alittle baffled and befuddled, but thanked the
Flotilla for their unusual gift and took it home.
Thinking the city dwellers in his office might enjoy
seeing his newly acquired pet, hetookit to630Sansome
Street. Witharms loaded with paraphernalia gathered
over the week end, he was barely able to get the ex-
tremely heavy thing as far as the lobby. A thought
suddenly flashed, "Leave it there and send someone
elsedown to cart it the rest of the way".
Normally this was good thinking, but, the Security
Guard came along, immediately spotted the suspicious
object and promptly called the San Francisco Bomb
Squad. WOW!
Luckily theperson detailed topick upthepet encount-
eredthesituation and with quick action had the Bomb
Squad's mission aborted, saving the Director possible
bailor termin the brig.
The "Pet Rock" is now safe and being cared for in
the office of the Director of the 12th Coast Guard
District.
Margueritte Jeffers
SO-PB
Division X
12th Coast Guard District
MARCH,1976
LGWSRelGting to
meetings & Conf erences
Dribbles Law
Certain people will always leave a meeting before it is
adjourned, and usually when the meeting is 83_5%
completed.
Short's Corrollary to Dribble's Law
If. next time, a similar meeting is scheduled one hour,
one day. one week. or one month shorter, the "Drib-
blers" will still leave in advance, - and usually with
the same 16.5% of the meeting time remaining.
Bluster's Corrollary to Short's Corrollary
Scheduling alongmeeting and actually holding ashort
onedoesn't solve Dribbles Lawbecause Dribblers have
an uncanny sense of timing and know the schedule
even before it is announced.
Selbbird's Law
This is Dribbles Law in reverse and relates to the start-
ing of meetings: Certain people will always arrive late
for a meeting, and usually after the meeting, or the ses-
sion, is 4.125%completed.
Stroh's Corrollary to Selbbird's Law
Scheduling, next time, a later starting time for the
meeting doesn't solve Selbbird's Law because the
"Selbbird's" will still bethe same 4.125%late!
Retsulb's Corrollary to Stroh's Corrollary
Delaying the start of a meeting unannounced actually
makes things worse because "Selbbirds" note very
carefully any delay in starting a meeting and next
time arrange their arrival on that schedule plus a
"little extra" in addition to the 4.125%.
The Ddbble-Selbbird Correlation Factor
(Quarters Law)
Dr. Alacrity Hoegstraum and other researchers have
established (under carefully controlled laboratory
conditions) that the 4.125%figure of Selbbird's Law
divided by the 16.5%figure of Dribbles Law gives
exactly ONE-QUARTER (some researchers believe
Dribblers and Selbbirds should be given no-quarterl).
Studies further show that there are nearly eight times
as many "4.125%Selbbirds" as there are "16.5% Drib-
blers" in any meeting, so that Selbbirding has just twice
the disruption effect on meetings as does Dribbling .
"WHOSAID "THE YOUNGER, THE BETTER"?
PIctured zs one of the students of the Boating Skills
and Seamanship class presented by Flotilla 11-1
(9ER). The young lady's name is Kiersten Lezan,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Lezan, students in the
class. This class is held at the Maumee River Yacht
Club, Walbridge Park Toledo, Ohio. Mary Lou Mathis,
DSOIVE 9(ER), the instructor is also shown.
PAGE 45
SPRING CONFERENCE
RICHMOND, INDIANA
EasternRegion, SecondCoast Guard District, held its semi-
annual Spring Conference, Ramada Inn, Richmond, IN, 4-5
March 1976.
Division VI was host. Don Beisner host captain. After a
general assembly at L300hours on Friday, the captains met
together, as did the staff officers and at the Saturday morning
session the captains reported on the resolutions they acted
upon.
Workshops conducted by the staff officers were held through-
out the day on Saturday. It is thought that these workshops
proved very valuable as 2ER has compiled an enviable record
in all phases of the Auxiliary, Public Education, Courtesy
Examinations, Operations and Membership Growth.
Friday night was devoted tomerrymaking, with aBicenten-
nial motif, prizes for original costumes. A Monte Carlo party
followed.
After the close of the session on Saturday afternoon, there
was asocial hour, hosted by the Director of the Region. Later
adinner, awards, and dancing.
Recently a new Division was chartered in the Pittsburgh
area. This was due to the increase in membership and the
adding of newFlotillas. TheoldDivision VII, will retain seven
Flotillas, while the new Division IX will have six Flotillas.
LeRoy J. Porter
PBO-2ER
Come To Baltimore
Attendance at the Fall Conference to beheld at the
Baltimore Hilton, intheheart of thecity, isyour oppor-
tunity tovisit those areas where alot of it began.
Within walking distance of the hotel will be found
many of the original "beginnings" of our country:
The USS CONSTELLATION, oldest Navy vessel still
incommission, docked in the Inner Harbor; the Shot
Tower, wherespherical leadshot was made bydropping
molten metal through a screen into water-filled tanks
far below; Federal Hill, which served as apoint tospot
incoming ships before the days of electronic communi-
cation; and the Flag House, home of Mary Pickersgill,
who made the l5-star, Ifi-stripe flag which flew over
Fort McHenry and inspired Francis Scott Key to write
the Star Spangled Banner.
Other points inthe city arereadily accessible by bus,
including Fort McHenry and the B. &O. Roundhouse
Museum. Annapolis and the Naval Academy are less
than anhour away, also by bus -or youmay drive your
owncar.
Any way you look at it, it's a good way to celebrate
the Bicentennial Year, and keep upwith affairs at the
National level.
Josephine E. (Pat) Schueler
ADSO-PRW-5
PAGE 46
FALL CONFERENCE 1976
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND
Wordis in as wego to press that arrangements are
being finalized for the National Fall Conference. It
will be held September 16th, 17th, 18th at the Balti-
more Hilton, Baltimore, Maryland.
The "on-site" chairmen will beJohn and Pat Schue-
ler, 5001 Havel Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland 20227,
phone 304-242-8455. These two veteran, hard working
Auxiliarists will make every effort to see that the Fall
Conference moves smoothly.
M. R. B.
1976 SPRING NATIONAL CONFERENCE
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary National
BoardMeeting will beconvened at theSheraton Airport
Inn, San Diego, California, 29April and continuing with
announced recesses through 1May 1976. On26through
28April the National Executive Committee, the Staff
Operating Committee, the various Standing Commit-
teesofthe National Board, Area Meetings and ameet-
ing of Directors will take place.
Reservation and registration forms are in the inside
back cover of the December 1975issue of the Naviga-
tor and also inthis edition. All Auxiliarists and Coast
Guard personnel planning to attend the Conference
are urged to submit their hotel reservations and Con-
ference registrations at the earliest possible date.
TheConference Committee has arranged for an ade-
quate number of rooms to accomodate all anticipated
attendees; however the hotel has reserved the right to
review the advance registrations 30 days prior to the
opening date of the Conference for a final determina-
tion on the number of rooms that will beheld for the
Auxiliary for the Conference. This makes it impor-
tantfor all, if youthink youaregoing toattend theCon-
ference, tosubmit your reservations as early as possible.
This will help protect thenumber of rooms being block-
ed off in the hotel to assure everyone who wants to
comewill be housed in the headquarters hotel. San
Diego is a convention city and hotel rooms are in de-
mand by many groups and individuals. Youcan help
your Conference Committee by sending in your hotel
reservation and Conference registration forms now.
Districts areurged tobring training aids which meet
the requirements of the Standing Rules for judging so
that these awards as well as the awards to be given
under theprovisions of the 1975Standing Rules can be
appropriately presented at San Diego.
Among the items of interest on the agenda at the
San DiegoConference will bethe report of the Ad Hoc
Committee on "Officer Eligibility Requirements" and
"The Area Concept." These reports plus the actions
which will result from the various recommendations
and the actions by the National Board are expected to
materially contribute tothe shaping of policy and the
programs of the Auxiliary for the coming years. Be
there. History may bein the making.
THE NAVIGATOR
SAN DIEGO PRE-CONFERENCE REGISTRATION
NATIONAL SPRING CONFERENCE
APRIL 29th THRU MAY 1st
Marson W. Morgan, DVCAF
P. O. Box 434
Tavernier, Florida 33070
I amenclosing mycheck for S made payable totheCoast Guard Auxiliary National
Board, Inc. I understand I will pick up my tickets at the Registration Desk upon my arrival at Sheraton Inn.
DO NOT send requests for tickets to DVCAF after 10 April, 1976.
(Franked or penalty indicia mailing not authorized)
COST PERSONS AMOUNT
Registration
Thursday Night (Buffet &Dance) 29April
Luncheon Friday, 30 April
Luncheon Saturday, 1May
Saturday Night Commodores Banquet &Dance
$10.00 EA.
$10.00 EA.
$5.50 EA.
$6.25 EA.
$11.00 EA.
Name ~--~~---------------------------------------------
(Please Print)
Address _
City Stare Zip _
Auxiliary Office
_______________________ District Flotilla _
Cut on this line
ROOM RESERVATION
SHERATON INN - AIRPORT
1590 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, California 92101
Phone (714) 291-6400
I plan to attend the V. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary National Spring Conference.
Please reserve -.-rrooms(s) (Single $23.00) (Double $30.00).
Number of persons in my party _ Send confirmation to address below: (circle one) YES NO
I plan to arrive on
________ (date) (ti me) _
I will depart on
___________________ (date) (time) _
I amenclosing adeposit of to guarantee aroomfor late arrival.
TO ASSURE YOURSELF OF ACCOMODATIONS AT THE SHERATON INN-AIRPORT, YOUR
RESERVATION SHOULD BE AT THE HOTEL BY MARCH 31, 1976. If you anticipate arriving after
1600hours, aone night roomdeposit must accompany this reservation to guarantee you aroom.
Name -------,-,---=----:c----c=c-~c:_-------:-c::--,---------------------- Posi tion -----------------
(Also Indicate First Names of Each)
Address _
Sharing with _
PLEASE send this direct tothe Hotel. Donot send elsewhere. Donot send by franked or penalty indicia mailing.
MARCH, 1976 PAGE 47
man and missions of melcy
Auxiliarists from Gallion, Ohio recently received Coast
GuardandCoast GuardAuxiliary Awards at the"Ninth
Eastern" Fall Conference that was held in Sandusky,
Ohio. Past Division Captain John Holmes, Flotilla
9-3(ER) received the Coast Guard "B" Award for
Life Saving activities, presented by RADM Gracey,
Commander Ninth Coast Guard District.
Auxiliarist John Holmes, skipper of the Facility
"VER-JON" with his wife Barbara as crew, answered
and responded to a radio emergency call reporting an
apparent heart attack victim at Middle Bass Island,
in LakeErie, Ohio. The night was dark and the seas
rolling 4 to 6 feet when the "VER-JON" departed
West Harbor, Ohio on its mission of mercy.
From the time of departure, picking up the victim,
seeing to his comfort and well-being, and transporting
the victim and his wife to the wai ling Emergency Squad
at Catawba Point, Ohio the mission was completed in
fifty-eight LifeSaving Minutes, adistance of 16miles
in mighty rough seas.
This was another job well done by the "ole pro" and
his wife Barbara.
Past DivisionCaptain John HolmesandwifeBarbara
shared a Commendation Award for. their efforts and
contributions to Search and Rescue activities from LT.
Ray Gregory, DlRAUX(ER) Ninth Coast Guard Dis-
trict. They also shared a desk pen plaque award present-
edby Denny Worthen, DCP-IX (9ER) for Operational
Achievement in Search and Rescue activities.
The busy Auxiliarists fromGallion, Ohio John and
Barbara Holmes have been very active and dedicated
Auxiliarists in the Island and Western Lake Erie Area,
on their Facility "VER-JON" for fifteen years. The
boating public in this area knows the "VER-JON"
for the work and assistance rendered during these many
years.
Norman E. Windau
DSO-PB-9(ER)
Dear Editor,
Rebuttal to "Buy a Violin" (Sept. 75) by Wm. O.
Antozzi DVCIII, Dist. 5.
Mr. Antozzi should review his copy of CG-305es-
pecially the Preface page, toquote.
"The Auxiliary is specifically declared by statue to
be a non-military organization and the law clearly
states that membership in the Auxiliary shall not in
itself have any of the attributes of inactive or active
military status. This, together with thepurpose of the
Auxiliary, defines the Auxiliary's role as entirely within
the sphere of the Coast Guard's civil functions, and not
extending to any military responsibilities of theservice.
To clearly indicate this non-military status, officers of
theAuxiliary shall not bedesignated bycurrently -used
military ranks and the uniforms authorized for the
Auxiliary shall be sufficiently distinctive so as not to
beconfused with theuniforms of the Coast Guard and
the Coast Guard Reserve." Unquote.
Possibly Mr. Antozzi meant military like uniforms
and military like headgear instead of "military uni-
form" and "military headgear", butin his haste to make
thedeadline for "Navigator" hedropped the wordlike.
Bill should have confined his criticisms to wearing our
uniform properly and the pride with which we wear it.
I also feel that the Auxiliary needs more young
people to continue the fine work that we presently do.
Denouncing these younger members, who may wear
long hair. only jeopardizes the fundamental corner-
stones our organization strives so hard to maintain.
J. Robert Fiedler
FSO-PE &SPO-BSA
F10tilla15
Division I
District 3SR
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