COURSE 2026 | Questions &
Answers | 100% Correct | USCG
Exam Prep | Pass Guaranteed - A+
Graded
## **Part 1: Core Leadership & Management (Questions 1–20)**
* *Q1:** What is the minimum number of qualified members required to form a flotilla under the
2026 Auxiliary Manual?
**[CORRECT]** Ten qualified members.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, COMDTINST M16790.1G, Chapter 3, Section B.1 (2026 ed.)
specifies a minimum of 10 members for flotilla chartering.*
* *Q2:** What percentage of eligible voting members constitutes a quorum for a flotilla meeting
unless standing rules specify otherwise?
**[CORRECT]** One quarter (25%) of the eligible voting members.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 4, Section A.9 (Change 1) establishes the 25% quorum
standard for flotilla business transactions.*
* *Q3:** Who must be present among the voting members at a flotilla meeting for Auxiliary unit
business to be conducted?
**[CORRECT]** The FC, VFC, or Immediate Past Flotilla Commander (IPFC).
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 4, Section A.9 (Change 1) requires one of these three
officers to be present; otherwise, although the meeting may be held, business cannot be
conducted.*
* *Q4:** How many Flotilla Staff Officer (FSO) positions are authorized under the 2026 Auxiliary
Manual?
**[CORRECT]** Seventeen (17) FSO positions.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 4, Section G.6 (Change 1) increased the authorized FSO
positions from sixteen to seventeen, adding FSO-DV (Diversity).*
, * *Q5:** What is the term length for a Flotilla Commander (FC) elected under standard Auxiliary
procedures?
**[CORRECT]** One year.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 4, Section F.3 establishes the standard one-year elected
term for flotilla leadership positions.*
* *Q6:** Under the 2026 standardized standing rules, what vote is required to affirm flotilla
standing rules?
**[CORRECT]** A two-thirds majority vote of the voting members present, provided proper
notice is given, a quorum is present, and one of the voting members is the FC, VFC, or IPFC.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 4, Section H (Change 1) specifies this affirmation
requirement for standardized standing rules at the flotilla level.*
* *Q7:** Is proxy voting authorized in Auxiliary flotilla elections?
**[CORRECT]** No, proxy voting is not authorized.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 4, Section F.3.k (Change 1) explicitly prohibits proxy
voting in all Auxiliary unit elections.*
* *Q8:** What must occur if an Auxiliarist requests a written ballot for an issue when standing
rules do not require one?
**[CORRECT]** The unit must honor such request without further discussion.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 4, Section A.9.d (Change 1) mandates that written ballot
requests for non-election business must be honored immediately without debate.*
* *Q9:** What is the deadline for a Flotilla Commander to submit the annual financial report
(ANSC-7025) to the Director after the close of the calendar year?
**[CORRECT]** No later than 31 January.
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 5, Section N.1 (Change 1) establishes the 31 January
deadline for flotilla annual financial reporting.*
* *Q10:** What form is the only authorized document for Auxiliary unit annual financial reporting?
**[CORRECT]** Financial Reporting of an Auxiliary Unit (ANSC-7025).
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 5, Section N.1 (Change 1) specifies that only the
ANSC-7025 form is authorized for unit financial reporting purposes.*
* *Q11:** Under the 2026 updates, what is the new title for the Coast Guard office previously
designated as CG-542?
**[CORRECT]** Chief, Office of Auxiliary and Boating Safety (CG-BSX).
*Rationale: Auxiliary Manual, Chapter 1, Section B.6 (Change 1) reflects the reorganization from
CG-542 to CG-BSX.*
* *Q12:** What is the minimum membership status required for an Auxiliarist to hold elected or
appointed office?