COMDTINST 5400.1
MAY 26 1997
g.
Under certain circumstances the optimal surge force may include detail of civilian
personnel or the use of civilian temporary hires. Considerations should include the nature
of the assignment, required skills, and length of duty. When civilians are considered in the
optimal surge force, ISCs (pf) should follow guidance set forth in reference (e) for detail
of civilian employees. The civilian personnel Servicing Command Staff Advisor within
the AOR should be consulted regarding temporary hires to ensure compliance with OPM
regulations.
h.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a volunteer organization which promotes boating safety and
also may be used to supplement forces for appropriate Coast Guard missions. Qualified
Auxiliarists may be employed as crewmembers on any Coast Guard cutter or boat (except
as coxswain unless otherwise designated in reference (f)); to train and assist in training
Coast Guard personnel; as watchstanders at Marine Safety Offices, Groups, Station
Operations or Communications Centers, as aviation resources, communications resources,
and in any of the administrative, technical, and professional capacities in which
Auxiliarists are qualified. Auxiliary operational facilities may be used to supplement
Coast Guard cutter, boat, aviation and communication resources; to provide area
familiarization and other mission related transportation for Coast Guard personnel; and for
individual Auxiliary operational duty independent of other Coast Guard resources. When
considering Auxiliarists as a part of optimal surge forces, ISCs (pf) should work closely
with the Auxiliary branch of the District staff and comply with regulations set forth in
reference (f), including the following:
(1)
Auxiliarists cannot be given general police powers or direct law enforcement
authority. They may, however, be assigned to missions that support Coast Guard
law enforcement efforts.
(2)
The use of Auxiliary resources outside policy as set forth by reference (f) must be
coordinated through the Chief Director, Coast Guard Auxiliary.
(3)
ISC (pf) tasking which includes Auxiliarists should be done in coordination with the
unit commander requiring surge forces.
i.
Pay and allowances/per diem/travel costs. ISCs/MLCs shall ensure use of proper
accounting procedures for pay and allowances, per diem, and travel costs for each surge
event. Charges against AFC 01 for emergency involuntary and voluntary recall of
reservists shall be used only when authorized per reference (c). Per diem, when
authorized, will generally be charged against the unit's normal
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