Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 16796.7
One the principal duties of the USCGAUX is the identification of other organizations that
might participate directly in the VSCP asm authorized providers and to develop and execute MOAs
detailing policies to effectively integrate these new providers into the VSCP.
The USPS is a volunteer organization comprised of skilled, active, and safety-conscious
boaters who are also dedicated to recreational boating safety. USPS members have developed and
taught successful and well-regarded boating safety courses to their members and the recreational
boating public. USPS members share many similarities with the members of the USCGAUX. All of
its members are graduates of boating safety courses and most have undertaken specialized training
in navigation, seamanship, and other relevant courses. Provided requisite training, USES members
will be able to augment the ranks of present USCGAUX VEs and contribute to the growth of this
worthwhile program.
USPS leadership has expressed a keen interest in broadening the reach of their activities and
in working with the USCGAUX and the USCG on the VSCP. USPS acknowledges the potential
benefits of this program and the absolute need to ensure program integrity. In recognition of their
qualifications, interests, .and commitment to program integrity, the USCGAUX fully supports and
endorses the..participation of the USPS in the VSCP.
This MOA has been developed to establish a Joint VSCP Steering Council (provide
authorization for the establishment of similarm organizations at a regional level) and identify the
duties and responsibilities of USCGAUX and USPS in this program.
Establishment of a National VSCP Steering Council
USCGAUX and USPS agree to establish a National VSCP Steering Council composed of
the USCGAUX National Director, VSCP, as Chair, representatives of the USPS, USCG (G-OPB),
along with an organizational representative of other authorized providers. To ensure maximum
uniformity and consistency of the VSCP and the vessel checks across the venues of all authorized
providers, this council will be responsible to the USCG and USCGAUX for the overall