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Auxiliary Operations (AUXOP) Specialty Course Descriptions

Communications
AUXCOM: Radio communication allowing the member to participate in the communications program.

Navigation
AUXNAV: Training in all aspects of coastal navigation, including piloting, radar and electronic navigation.

Patrols
AUXPAT: Procedures for operating Safety, Regatta and Marine Parade Patrols, and topics on safety and leadership while on the water.

Search and Rescue
AUXSAR: The U.S. Coast Guard Search and Rescue procedures. This course is due to change this year and will be renamed AUXSCE.

Seamanship
AUXSEA: Advanced training in boat handling, mechanical systems and on-the-water emergencies.

Weather
AUXWEA: A comprehensive class in weather -- what causes it and how to predict changes.

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