Q-Directorate What's New!
April CG-OEM Newsletter Available
Fri, 10 May 24
The April edition of the CG-OEM Newsletter is available. A number of articles this month will be of interest to Auxiliary members have a look !
Mission Partner Identity, Credential & Access Management Program Site
Thu, 09 May 24
The Trusted Associate Sponsorship System formerly used to vet individuals for access to the uscg.mil system has been renamed the Mission Partner Identity, Credential and Access Management (MP ICAM ) Program Site. read more
Q Directorate Job Descriptions Posted
Fri, 12 Apr 24
Everbridge User Guide Released
Thu, 11 Apr 24
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (Auxiliary) licenses the Everbridge cloud-based SaaS (software as a service) platform for communication and membership accountability. Everbridge allows the Auxiliary to connect with members through a wide array of communication channels on mobile and desktop devices to maximize message delivery. Authorized Auxiliary users may utilize the Everbridge platform to send immediate or scheduled notifications to specific individuals, groups, lists, or geographic locations in accordance with the protocols and guidelines developed in their District.
Mon, 04 Mar 24
February CG-OEM Newsletter Available
Mon, 04 Mar 24
The February edition of the CG-OEM Newsletter is available. A number of articles this month will be of interest to Auxiliary members have a look !
Auxiliary Agency Representative PQS Guide
Sat, 24 Feb 24
The Coast Guard Auxiliary Agency Representative Program was initiated to relieve the active duty stations from the need to staff county Emergency Operation Centers (EOC) when stations were dealing with securing the station, boats, and potential evacuation.
Auxiliarists have served as AReps for their respective Sectors, gaining extensive knowledge in the Incident Command System (ICS).
January CG-OEM Newsletter Available
Tue, 13 Feb 24
The January edition of the CG-OEM Newsletter is available. A number of articles this month will be of interest to Auxiliary members have a look !
New ICS Training Job Aid Available
Tue, 12 Dec 23
The USCG has issued a new Incident Command System (ICS) Training Job Aid (Jan 23) has been posted on the References page of the Q Directorate website. The document details the USCG qualification process for ICS positions on all-hazard incidents and planned events. The USCG ICS Training Aid and associated position-specific Performance Qualification Standard (PQS) Workbooks are built upon the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) National Incident Management System (NIMS) credentialing guidelines, FEMA NIMS resource typing standards, and FEMA NIMS Position-specific Task Books (PTBs).
Solicitation for Attendance at Emergency Mgt. Conference
Mon, 11 Dec 23
Aux EM Career Progression Guide Released
Mon, 04 Dec 23
The Auxiliary Emergency Management Career Progression Guide has been released. This Guide is the primary reference for Auxiliary members seeking involvement in Emergency Management programs.
CG-OEMS November Newsletter
Keep in touch with all the activities at the Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management and Disaster Response in our November Newsletter.
Check out our CG OEMS Archives here.
2023 EM Credential Application Guide Released
Mon, 29 May 23
The Coast Guard Office of Emergency Management, CGOEM, has released the 2023 Coast Guard Emergency Management Credential Application Guide.
The goal of the Coast Guard Emergency Management Credential (CGEMC) Program, managed by CG-OEM, is to advance the EM profession within the Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) by promoting the principles of EM. The CGEMC is available to any Coast Guard active duty (officer or enlisted), civilian, reserve (officer or enlisted), auxiliary member and DHS employee who meets the training, experience, and test criteria, regardless of specialty or assigned duty station/position. The purpose of this guide is to provide instructions on completing the certification process. This credentialing program will recognize our current and future workforce with robust EM knowledge and leadership skills needed during disasters and crises. This document and other related EM credentialing application documents are available on our site under EM Qualification / CGEMC. Member Zone credentials are required to access these documents.
GAP Analysis Update - NTRAIN 2023
Mon, 03 Apr 23
Southwest Border Operation Documents
Sun, 05 Mar 23
The Emergency Management and Disaster Response Directorate has posted the Incident Action Plan and the After Action Report on the recent Southwest Border Operation. Member Zone login is required to view these documents. See the Incident Plan/Rpts submenu under ICS Resources
Q Directorate Reading List
Thu, 23 Feb 23
In order to encourage the professional development of Emergency Management and Disaster Response Leaders, we have established a recommended reading list which will be expanding over time. A link to the Q Director's Reading List is here and on the left menu of the Q Directorate website.