Auxiliary Flotilla Leadership Course Q&A (2025) - Study Guide & Exam Prep

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AUXILIARY FLOTILLA LEADERSHIP COURSE
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025



What is the role of the Coast Guard Auxiliary? -
.....ANSWER ..... ✔✔Support and assist the US Coast
Guard in duties and missions except law enforcement
and military operations
Recreational boating safety
Augment the Coast Guard to enhance maritime safety
and security
Support Coast Guard operations


Flotilla - .....ANSWER ..... ✔✔Base unit of the Coast
Guard Auxiliary. Every member, from the newest AP
member to the Commandant, is a member of a flotilla


Auxiliary Programs - .....ANSWER ..... ✔✔Vessel
examinations, safe boating education, operational
missions, safety programs, public affairs


Flotilla goals - .....ANSWER ..... ✔✔recruiting,
training, fellowship, program engagement,
communication, problem solving, diversity, and inclusion

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The four tracks of staff officers - .....ANSWER .....
✔✔Recruiting/retention
Training
Administration
Programs


Recruiting/retention track officers - .....ANSWER .....
✔✔FSO-HR - human resources
FSO-PA - public affairs


Training track officers - .....ANSWER ..... ✔✔FSO-MT
- member training


Administration track officers - .....ANSWER .....
✔✔FSO-SR - secretary/records
FSO-FN - finance
FSO-IS - information services
FSO-MA - materials
FSO-CS - social/digital media communications
FSO-PB - publications