Links to:  

• The Auxiliary National home page website and the Eighth Western Rivers (8WR) District website where

• National and District auxiliary information may be found.

• National Commodore (NACO) website
  Auxiliary Electronic Directory Login - the Directory is based on data from the AUXDATA system.  To access the system, you must enable your account by "activating" it.  To activate your account, you must have a valid, current email address in the AUXDATA system.  You will be asked for your Employee ID and the Zip Code on file in AUXDATA.

•  Office of the Chief Director (G-OCX) - The Director of the Auxiliary is the direct representative of the Commandant of the USCG to the USCGAux.

• Office of Boating Safety - Official website of the U.S. Coast Guard Office of Boating Safety

• Department of Homeland Security website

• Department of Operations

• Defend America Website

• Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc. (formerly NBI - U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary National Board, Inc.)

• U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Diversity Website

• An index of U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Websites throughout the United States. 

• Coast Guard Mutual Assistance - a non-profit organization providing financial assistance to the Coast Guard community.

• USCG Finance Center - reimbursement status

  •  Patrol orders - use this site for checking on reimbursement status of patrol orders.  Microsoft Explorer browser should be used.  Enter the patrol order number.  If reimbursement has been processed by the Finance Center you will be able to view the reimbursement detail.  If reimbursement has not yet been processed by the Finance Center, a message will appear that reads: "No Auxiliary Reports Meeting your criteria".  You should then try at a later date.  Reimbursement information for a given order is available for 3 months following its posting.

  • Travel Orders - Obtain a Travel Voucher Summary.  This is a 3-4 page report, generated when you submit a Travel Claim (note this is for Travel only...not Patrol Orders), that breaks your travel down by line items.

• Vessel Safety Check website - contains links to a Virtual VSC, Q&A, Surveys, Announcements, USCGAUX V Dept. and a link to request a VSC.

• AIRS (Auxiliary Internet Resource Site) - provides all the "interactive" information for webmasters (individual site status updates, etc.)

• Communication Services Guide - provides all "static" information (policies, procedures, etc.) for webmasters.

• Future Web - the National Research and Development home site.  This site is your guide to the many initiatives the Auxiliary is exploring in the new world of electronic media. Here you can discover  innovation and the creative process from the earliest stage.

• List of insurance discounts available from major carriers for boating safety education and optional safety equipment.  The Coast Guard's Office of Public Boating compiled the list.
  You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader^TM to open the link.   To download a free copy of the reader, select the "Get Acrobat Reader" image.

• Marine Navigation Calculator  - this site provides links to a multitude of nautical calculations ranging from time/distance/speed, weather data conversion, celestial navigation to log and trig calculations.

• A  directory of Division 5's officers along with their e-mail address, if any.

• List of local units with the e-mail address of the Flotilla Commander and Flotilla website address, if any.

• National Safe Boating Week -  Browse about the campaign link for more information.

• Recreational Boating Safety  - page contains an index of links related to the subject.  Links furnished by the Office of the Chief Director of the Auxiliary.

• Missouri residents only (Fuel Tax Refund) - Interested in a 17 cents per gallon refund on motor fuel (gasoline, diesel and kerosene) used to operate off-road equipment (i.e. boat, lawn mower, etc)?  Select Motor Fuel Refund.  This link will advance you to the (DOR) Missouri Department of Revenue, Taxation and Collection, Motor Fuel Tax Forms webpage.   Consultation with your tax advisor is recommended.
  
  Three forms are involved.  Select the applicable form.  Instructions for completing the forms are included:
      4923 - Motor Fuel Refund Claim
      4924 - Motor Fuel Refund Application (to be completed once every 2 years)
      4925 - Schedule A - Marine Fuel Purchases by County
  
  You will need the Adobe Acrobat Reader^TM to open the link.   To download a free copy of the reader, select the "Get Acrobat Reader" image.

• Safety Documentary describes an incident on Pomme de Terre lake where a boater failed to cover battery terminals on a bass boat resulting in complete destruction of the bass boat.  Print the page and use the documentary to reinforce the need for a Vessel Safety Check.

• Commander Bob's Boating Safety Notebook -   2001 National Winner - National Safe Boating Council "Boating Educational Advancement Award".  The site provides accident statistics, float plan information, safety tips for PWC, trailering, canoes and kayaks, nautical glossary, knots, trivia plus numerous links to other informative sites.

• Marina Operators Association of America (MOAA) - the national trade association of the marina industry.

• Float Plan -  a website devoted exclusively to promoting the use of the Float Plan.  It provides Auxiliarists and Flotillas with products that support and promote this "Lifesaving Device on Paper".  The Home Page covers five key areas: 1) Definition of what a Float Plan is; 2) Getting the downloadable "Plan"; 3) Help on how to use a plan and on how to prepare a Plan; 4) What's new at Float Plan Central; and 5) support products for Webmasters, Public Affairs and Public Education Staff.

• Operations Patriot Readiness website.

• Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 - contains an overview of the act, implementation, who it applies to, other initiatives and programs, examples of vessels and facilities most directly impacted by the regulations.  (Adobe - 388 KB)

• Coast Guard and District 8WR Awards received by Division 5 members for the year 2006.

• Readers/Viewers - MS Word, MS Excel & MS PowerPoint

• 100^th Meridian Initiative - a cooperative effort between state, provincial and federal agencies to prevent the westward spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic nuisance species in North America.  See how to stop the hitchhikers and where they are located.

  • A page has been built specifically for the Coast Guard Auxiliary so that Auxiliarists may download and report information.  The page can be reached by selecting the Coast Guard Auxiliary link in the left column on the home page or directly by selecting this link.

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Daily Lake & River levels provided by the Corps of Engineers

• Lake Levels - updated at 1100 each day

• River Level - updated at 1100 each day

State Boating Laws

• The Handbook of Missouri Boating Laws and Responsibilities - the complete handbook is on-line.  The site offers an HTML version and a PDF version.  The HTML version will open in your browser.  The PDF version requires the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader software which may be downloaded free of charge.   To download the Adobe Acrobat^TM Reader just select any of the "Get Acrobat Reader" logos on this page.

• Missouri has mandated boating education for vessel operators on Missouri waters born after January 1, 1984 effective January 1, 2005 for residents and January 1, 2006 for non-residents.  Details and exemptions of section 306.127 of the statute can be viewed in  Adobe format.  Additional information is available on the Missouri State Water Patrol webpage.

• Arkansas Boating Laws

• State-Specific Boating Laws - site contains a U.S. map from which the user can select a state of interest to access state law and information that the state boating agency has determined is important for inclusion in safety courses. 

• Personal Flotation Device (PFD) - Table by state identifying who is required to wear a PFD and under what circumstance plus what the penalties are for violating PFD regulations. (Adobe Acrobat 42 KB)

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     Training Opportunities, Information & Instructor Library

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Schedules

• Division 5's 2008 Calendar

• Schedule for Vessel Safety Checks

• Submit scheduled VSC's to be posted on Division 5's webpage.

• Schedule of Public Education classes

• Submit schedules for Public Education classes to be posted on Division 5's webpage.

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     Radio Communications

• Radio Log - an automated database program that will maintain radio logs for US Coast Guard Auxiliary Watchstanders.  Program may be downloaded and is free.

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            Resolution or helpful hints to solving unique Operations/Training problems (i.e. compass           

    deviation, training aids, etc.) experienced by Auxiliarists.

     If you have experienced an unusual problem that you researched, resolved and can reduce to writing,      chart, diagram, picture, etc. which you feel would be beneficial to share with other Auxiliarists, please       complete the Feedback form.  Submit your solution for consideration to be added to this website.  An officer will  contact you to discuss possible inclusion.  Browse the following subjects of interest:
    Compass deviation and magnetic heading