So You are the FSOMS What Now

1
So You are the FSO-MSWhat Now?

• What are the expectations and responsibilities of
  your office?

2
Communication Is Key !

• Your primary responsibility is to communicate
  information to and from your members!
• Questions, concerns and monthly reports up the
  Chain of Communication to your VFC and SO-MS or
  Division Staff Officer.
• Dissemination of information from District
  Division to your members at monthly Flotilla
  meetings.

3
Member Training Is Essential !

• Begin with yourself!
• DSO-MS requests that all MS Staff Officers take
  IMSEP, Good Mate and ICS 100, 200, 700 800
  online to have minimal knowledge of MS/MEP.
• Provide Flotilla training in MS/MEP areas and
  opportunities to members.
• Encourage participation in MS/MEP activities.
  Lead by example!

4
Resources for MS/MEP.

• National M Department website found at
  uscgaux.org check it out and use it!
• Your SO-MS (or Division Staff Officer) and DSO-MS
  communicate with them!
• Safety Lines the national M newsletter,
  found on the website read it!
• Trident training program get involved!

5
AUX FSO-MS PQS

• List of goals for FSOs-MS to achieve
• Maximize personal effectiveness as FSO-MS
• Provide Flotilla member training in M areas
• Involve Flotilla members in M activities and
  programs
• Create a Division-wide M network
• Work toward personal M goals

6
Trident Ultimate M Training

• Minimum 4 year commitment
• Training includes
• Education 8 courses
• 4 Personal Qualification Standards
• 4 years of service in M activities
• Trident Training Ribbon after completion of 8
  courses
• Provisional Trident Award after completion of 4
  PQSs Permanent award upon completion of all
  requirements

7
M Is Multidisciplinary

• M activities may be included in PA, PE, VE,
  RBVP and Operations
• There are opportunities for everyone regardless
  of their areas of interest, age or physical
  capabilities
• Trained members may be requested to assist Sector
  M departments in specific areas as needs arise
  or in surge conditions

8
M Is FUN!

• Questions?
• Deborah Johnson
• DSO-MS 11 SR
• January 2008