Enclosure (3) to COMDTINST 16796.7
Publish necessary USPS-specific training materials and establish internal procedures to report
results and reward performance.
Based upon training material and instruction furnished by the USCGAUX, establish an
internal training program to qualify USPS members who wish to participate in this program
and maintain internal records of member training and qualification.
Maintain an internal program for the storage and distribution of decals and other program
materials to various USPS units and vessel examiners.
Establish and maintain oversight over authorized USPS participants in the program to ensure
the integrity of the program. Working with the advice and counsel of the VSCP National
Director and the National VSCP Steering Council and District/Region Steering Committees,
as necessary, develop and implement necessary policies to detect and correct examination
discrepancies--including, as an ultimate measure, revocation of the authorized provider status
of any USPS member.
With the advice and counsel of the VSCP National Director and/or National VSCP Steering
Council, publish necessary and appropriate materials (e.g., manuals, videotapes, brochures,
and decals) to support the VSCP.
Work with the VSCP National Director and/or National VSCP Steering Council to develop
and conduct customer surveys to obtain relevant data on the actual and perceived value of the
VSC.
Develop and implement a coordinated and effective marketing outreach program to promote
the interest of the boating public in the VSCP.
Permit the use of the USPS name and logo in all approved VSCP marketing programs.
Provide timely reports of program activities to the VSCP National Director and to the
appropriate District/Region VSCP Steering Committee in a jointly-agreed format.
Work with the USCG and USCGAUX to provide suggestions for the development of
improved program Measures of Effectiveness (MOEs).
The USPS agrees to assist in the drafting of gram proposals and to work jointly with the
USCGAUX and all other providers, as appropriate, in obtaining funding support identified
annually as necessary for the VSCP.
The USPS accepts full financial responsibility for any of the costs incurred by the USPS
participation in the VSCP not otherwise covered by grants. (See discussion of funding above.)
Perform other duties as necessary to ensure the efficient operation of the VSCP.
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