Welcome

Welcome to the National Chief of Staff’s webpage.

The Auxiliary National Board voted at NACON 2005 to establish the new position of National Chief of Staff (NACOS), to be implemented 1 November 2005. Under the direction of the National Commodore, the Chief of Staff assists in the general administration and accomplishment of national activities. The Chief of Staff’s website is intended to communicate and serve as a repository for information relevant to the National Staff.

National Staff Mission Statement

The National Staff exists to prepare and enable our members to successfully execute the missions of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary. We strive to create and manage program materials, maintain standards and qualifications, provide training, establish partnerships and communicate, so that our members will be ready and able to fulfill the Auxiliary’s commitments to support the Safety and Security of our citizens and waterways.

What is the National Staff?

Auxiliary National Staff Badge

While serving on National Staff, Auxiliarists may wear the Auxiliary National Staff identification badge. Upon notification of appointment by the Department Chief, new staff members may purchase their National Staff badge to wear during their term of active service. Upon retiring as a National Staff member, the badge is no longer worn.

The badge is worn on Dress uniforms, and is not worn on Undress or Working uniforms. Female staff members may wear the staff badge above the name tag and in the same relative position on the Dinner Dress jacket. When worn above the name tag, the AUXOP device is worn below the nametag on the pocket flap. Male staff members wear the badge centered on the right breast pocket. On the Dinner Dress Blue jacket, men wear it centered on the right side between the top two buttons and women wear it centered on the right side above the top button. On the Dinner Dress White jacket, both men and women wear it on the right side centered above the top button. Further guidance can be found in the Auxiliary Manual, section F.9.b.3. Wear it proudly!

National Staff Orientation

Prospective and new members of the National Staff should read the National Staff Orientation Guide. Questions and comments regarding its contents should be directed to the appropriate Department Chief.

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