Clarification of ICS Requirements
Clarification of Incident Command System (ICS) Requirements for USCG
Auxiliary Members
ALAUX 002/07, ALAUX 005/07, and ALAUX 018/08.
Where did ICS come from?
The history and the reasoning behind the ICS process is outlined here.
What do I need to know about ICS requirements right now?
The majority of ICS courses are already required for qualifications since being added to most PQS over the last 2 years. ICS 210 is the only course still being implemented at this time. Due to Budget constraints and a shortage of qualified instructors for 210, which can’t be given on-line and must be done in a classroom environment, the dates have been extended to give our personnel a chance to complete the course.
What is the Director of Auxiliary's and National Commodore's
requirements for completing the ICS Courses?
Any member designated "direct operational" (DO) by the Personnel Security Investigations (PSI) process should take IS 100 and IS 700. The following categories of participation require a DO designation:
Surface operations
Air operations
Operations planning
Interpreters
CMDCEN/OPCEN/COMMS watchstanding
Fixed/mobile radio facility operators
Port security
Marine Safety & Security
Some Staff officers
As deemed by Operational Commander
CGAUX Health Care Volunteers (G-WK program supported by (COMDTINST 6010.2 dtd 21 Jan 03))
IS 200, 210 and IS 800 will be required for Auxiliary leadership and Single Unit Resource Leaders (SURLs) (i.e. Auxiliary coxswains, pilots, any member qualifying in the Trident program or any other team/task force leader determined to have a need).
How long do I have to complete the required courses?
Timeline for ICS Course Requirements |
Date |
Courses |
Action |
30 JUN 2006 |
ICS 100, 700 |
· Members are not allowed to participate in any Coast Guard exercise, drill or response event.
· Members seeking to be qualified in an Auxiliary Operational Program must complete this coursework prior to certification by the DIRAUX. |
30 SEP 2006 |
ICS 200, 800 |
· Members designated as leaders or SURLs (i.e. Auxiliary coxswains, pilots, PWC operators, any member qualifying in the Trident program or any other team/task force leader) must complete this coursework prior to certification by the DIRAUX. |
31 DEC 2007 |
ICS 100, 200
ICS 700, 800 |
· Members participating in an Operational Program will be considered REYR and will not be issued Auxiliary patrol orders.
· Coursework is required for a member to qualify as a candidate for office (described above) or be appointed as a staff officer (described above). |
01 APR 2010 |
ICS 210 |
· Members designated as leaders or SURLs (i.e. Auxiliary coxswains, PWC operators, pilots, any member qualifying in the Trident program or any other team/task force leader) must complete this coursework prior to certification by the DIRAUX. Members already qualified will be considered REYR and will not be issued Auxiliary patrol orders.
· ICS 300 is an acceptable substitute for ICS 210. |
How do I complete the courses?
The courses can be found on-line at the following links:
IS 100 course
IS 200 course
IS 210 - Classroom Instruction Only
IS 700 course
IS 800 course
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