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Newsletter 1
Percy Priest Flotilla 11-04
Volume 7, Issue 7 February 2016
I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E
2 Customs & Courtesies: Saluting and Air Force
Officer Ranks
3 Calendar of Events
4 USCG Auxiliary Programs - Telecommunications
Michael Simpson, 11-04 Flotilla Commander (L), and
James Mayo, 11-04 Flotilla Vice Commander, chairing
their first flotilla meeting in January 2016.
Photo by Ruth Ring, FSO-PB, 11-04, 8ER.
Philip Mammano, past 11-04 Flotilla Commander
(center), receives “Leadership By Example” award from
James Williamson, FSO-HR (L) and Michael Simpson,
Flotilla Commander (R) for outstanding leadership
during 2015. Photo by Ruth Ring, FSO-PB, 11-04, 8ER.
“Leadership By Example” award presented to
Philip Mammano. Photo by Larry Carter,
IPVCDR DIV. 11, 8ER.
Percy Priest Flotilla 11-04, 8ER (615) 346-5362
Flotilla Commander: Michael Simpson
Flotilla Vice Commander: James Mayo
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Newsletter 2
Customs & Courtesies
Saluting
Here are some Air Force officer insignias you might
see at the Air National Guard Training Base during
Spring 2016 D-Train.
Air Force Officers
Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) (O1)
The rank of Second Lieutenant is shown through a
single gold bar. Proper forms of address include
“Second Lieutenant” or “Lieutenant.”
Commissioned Airman may sometimes skip this
rank.
First Lieutenant (1st Lt) (O2)
First Lieutenants have roughly the same
responsibilities as a Second Lieutenant, but
receive higher pay and are given more
responsibility.
Captain (Capt) (O3)
Captains are typically assigned to and have
authority over a company. In such a position, they
are referred to as the company commander.
Major (Maj) (O4)
A junior Field Officer rank, Majors in the Air
Force operate as main staff officers on brigade-
sized forces.
Lieutenant Colonel (Lt Col) (O5)
The 21st rank in the U.S. Air Force, a Lieutenant
Colonel is responsible for commanding a medical
or support group, a squadron, or directing ops in
the operations group.
http://www.military.com/air-force/officer-
ranks.html
Colonel (Col) (O6)
Colonels in the Air Force serve in a number of
different roles. Some command elements of a
wing while others serve as heads of staff in
different Air Force staff agencies.
Air Force Generals
Brigadier General (Brig Gen) (O7)
Becoming a Brigadier General is an arduous
process. It begins with a board of general officers
creating a list of candidates, and ends with the
President choosing those to be promoted from that
pool. Brigadier General’s must retire after 30
years of service or after five years in their rank.
Major General (Maj Gen) (O8)
A two-star rank, Major General is the highest rank
an Airman can achieve during peacetime. The
promotion process is mostly similar to the process
in becoming a Brigadier General.
Lieutenant General (Lt Gen) (O9)
Lieutenant Generals are picked by the president
from the existing pool of Air Force General
Officers. Their rank is temporary and is removed
when they end their term.
General (Gen) (010)
The four-star position of General in the Air Force
is used only during wartime. The maximum
number of four-star Generals allowed in the Air
Force at a given time is nine.
General
of the
Air
Force
GAF
(010) General
Officer
https://www.military-ranks.org/air-force
Newsletter 3
E M B E D D E D L I N K S
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COURTESY
It is also customary to exchange greetings such as
“good morning,” “good afternoon,” “good
evening,” etc., along with the salute.
Obviously, if the other person is a senior officer,
you should originate the salute and follow the
greeting with “sir or ma’am.”
The exchange of greetings should also be
accompanied by a smile or a cheerful expression.
http://hdept.cgaux.org/pdf/proguideFeb2011.pdf
The junior ranking person should initiate the
salute and hold their salute until the senior person
drops theirs.
Remember, when in doubt, SALUTE!
4 Key Points to Discuss with Boaters:
1. Always Wear It
2. Take a Boating Course
3. Get a Vessel Safety Check
4. Don’t BUI
Editor: Ruth Ring, FSO-PB, 11-04, 8ER.
Submit articles/photos NLT 2 weeks
prior to the next meeting, or as directed.
Flotilla 11-04 Meeting Location:
PAUL B. HUFF ARMY RESERVE CENTER 3598 BELL ROAD NASHVILLE, TN 37214
Meeting Time: 3rd Monday of each month, at 19:00 hours (7 p.m.)
Contact Phone: 615-346-5362
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Newsletter 4
USCG Auxiliary Programs
Telecommunications
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Auxiliary communications are not bound into a rigidly structured operational system but rather consist of
fixed land stations, land mobile stations and direction finder stations that have been accepted by the Director
of the Auxiliary as radio facilities.
The primary purposes of the Auxiliary communications network are:
Coordinating authorized Auxiliary activities in support of Coast Guard Operations ("operational
communications")
Augmenting the Coast Guard communications system, when required ("contingency communications")
Communicating urgent matters of official Auxiliary business ("operational communications")
Training
Assisting national resources in time of disaster ("contingency communications")
In many cases, Auxiliarists will operate radio facilities in conjunction with authorized surface and air
missions. They will, at that time use authorized government frequencies in designated bands. Other program
activities of radio facilities include operation in the HF Contingency Communications Program and the
Auxiliary Monitoring Program in support of the Communications Area Master Stations, Sector Command
Centers, and other CG Unit communications operations.
In order to stand watch at an Auxiliary communication facility, a Basically Qualified Auxiliarist must
complete the Telecommunications Operator Personal Qualification Standard unless authorized as a result of
previous completion of the “Auxiliary Communications Specialty Course”). In order to act as a
watchstander at a CG communications facility, Auxiliarists must complete all requirements as specified by
the Commanding Officer or Officer in Charge of the CG unit in question.
For further information, manuals, and qualification guidelines to become active in Communications
Division click on this link.
Radio Facility
An Auxiliary radio facility does not require a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license when
operating while assigned to duty or performing a mission directed or scheduled by the U S Coast Guard.
A radio facility may be offered for use by an Auxiliarist and, if it meets requirements for that type of facility,
it will be accepted by the Director of the Auxiliary. The facility owner must arrange for an initial inspection
of the facility and, thereafter, a re-inspection every three years from the date of acceptance for use. Radio
equipment used on a surface or air facility is considered and inspected as part of that facility. In general, the
operator of a radio facility must maintain radio logs and formal message logs. Under ordinary conditions,
Auxiliary radio facilities operate according to the Telecommunications Manual, COMDTINST M2000.3
(series).