STAFF OFFICER POSITION DESCRIPTION

FLOTILLA COMMANDER - A basic administration class designed for elected Auxiliary Flotilla officers and prior service as a Vice Flotilla Commander. FC are required to be qualified or certified in one of the 3 cornerstones of the Auxiliary: Member Services, Recreational Boating Safety, or Coast Guard Support. A Flotilla Commander is elected by its Flotilla membership each year after Division elections. The Flotilla Procedures manual COMDTINST M16791.5, the Auxiliary Member manual COMDTINST M167XXX will be the primary publications and resources of information. The Flotilla Commander provides primary leadership and supervision to the flotilla. The FC is responsible to assure that the overall Flotilla program conforms to the Coast Guard and Auxiliary Policies and procedures, as well as provide the communications link with Division elected officers.

CONTACT:
Craig Campbell
campckees@netzero.net

VICE FLOTILLA COMMANDER - A Vice Flotilla Commander has the primary responsibility for administration and coordination of the flotilla staff and is essentially the Chief of Staff for the flotilla. A VFC is also an elected office.

Each year, upon the election of the FC and VFC, the FC will appoint Flotilla Staff Officers (FSO) for each of the following internal functions: CS, FN, IS, MA, MT, PS, PA, PB, and SR. In addition, a Flotilla Staff Officer is to be appointed for at least one external programs in Recreational Boating Safety or Coast Guard Support: AN, CC, CM, MV, OP, PE and VE. Each flotilla should be involved in at least one external program.

CONTACT:
John Peterson
coulter@cecoulter.com