COMDTINST 16798.1
large program, the upgrade of the ADSO-AV to DSO-AV will be mandatory.
Short term fluctuations in aviation assets which may temporarily downgrade a
program to "small" shall not be grounds to downgrade the DSO-AV to ADSO-
AV. Only a long-term, sustained decrease in assets requiring designation as a
small program will warrant the downgrade. Once a program reaches the "large"
status, the full compliment of upgraded staff positions and boards are mandatory.
Provisions may be made by directors and district commodores to align a small
Aviation Program with a larger adjacent program, or consolidate small regional
programs into one district program to facilitate mutual support. If the latter
approach is taken, the combined regional programs shall be administered by a
DSO-AV. An ADSO-AV shall represent each region within the district and
report directly to the DSO-AV.
(2)
Upgrade the Assistant District Staff Officer- Operations (air) ADSO-OP(A)
to the District Staff Officer-Operations (air) DSO-AV. This upgrade ensures
proper representation for the air program within the district and facilitates the
establishment of critical assistant district staff officer positions needed to execute
program goals. The DSO-AV will be the district liaison for dealing with external
agencies/organizations at the district, state, and local level as part of the overall
Auxiliary aviation liaison outreach effort of the Air Facilities/Liaison Branch
(BC-OAF/L). The DSO-AV will work with the BC-OAF/L as required to
coordinate regional liaison efforts, should attend the Coast Guard district's
aviation planning and scheduling conference, and will oversee the recruitment of
Auxiliary aircrews and aircraft facilities. The DSO-AV will serve as the senior
member of the Auxiliary's District Aviation Board, or in the case of a smaller
program, the DSO-AV or the ADSO-AV will serve as the senior member of the
District Aviation Board.
(3)
Create the Assistant District Staff Officer for Aviation Training (ADSO-
AVT). The responsibilities of the ADSO-AVT will include the establishment of
a district standardization and training program that will carry out the Auxiliary's
aviation standardization and training program. They will develop, coordinate,
and ensure the standard implementation of all district Auxiliary aviation training.
The ADSO-AVT will be tasked with developing a district addendum to the
Auxiliary
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