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Information Systems
AUXDATA II Needs YOU !
By Harry Dyer , DVC-UM , ADSO-IS
AUXDATA II the “ Auxiliary ’ s Information System of Record ,” depends on you to record your missions / activities in a timely manner . Without your input , it cannot provide the statistics that are required to provide funding , from the Coast Guard , for Auxiliary activities and cannot provide the proper statistics required for reporting Auxiliary activities . Your skills , and occupation are also a very important part of your personal information in your member record . Today , more than ever , the Coast Guard depends on Auxiliary members to augment its services in many diverse areas . Currently , the focus on diversity is not about gender , ethnicity , religion , etc ., but on personal skills . In 5NR , many members provide important assistance to the Coast Guard in many different areas and if your skills are recorded in your member record , that will assist the Coast Guard in contacting you for help when needed .
It is also important for you to record your missions with the correct Mission Code that corresponds with your Summary of Activities . The combination of the two is then verified by your Information Services Officer . Although all “ 99 ” mission codes are “ lumped ” together for budget purposes , by the Coast Guard , the Auxiliary keeps them separate for reporting statistics . Also , your Miles and Costs for non-reimbursable expenses , reported under “ 99 ” entries , along with all of the other Mission Codes , are important as they are included when the Coast Guard prepares their budget for the Auxiliary .
Reporting / entering your missions / activities in AUXDATA II is a simple process after you have done it a few times . If you have not previously accessed AUXDATA II , the URL / link is https :// uscg . force . com / auxcommunity / s /. Next , click on “ Forgot Your Password ?” and enter your Username , e . g . your seven-digit Member ID followed by @ uscg . aux ( 1234567 @ uscg . aux ) and click on “ Continue .” You will receive a very long URL / link . Click that on that link and follow the instructions .
Excellent instructions for entering your information in AUXDATA II , are posted on the National website - www . cgaux . org . On the left side of the home page screen , click on AUXdata II . You will see “ AUXDATA II ANNOUNCEMENTS ” that includes the “ Two Factor Authentication ( 2FA )” that is required to access AUXDATA II . Next , click on “ Member How To .” There you will see “ AUXDATA II How To Guides and Instructions for Members ” that includes information about 20 different AUXDATA II subjects , plus information about using AUXDATA II . If you are not familiar with AUXDATA II terminology and features , check out “ How to Understand the Basics of AUXDATA II ,” it should alleviate any anxiety that you may have ,
And always remember – “ Communication – the thread that binds and keeps an organization from unraveling at the seams .” AUXDATA II is an important tool for communicating information and it NEEDS YOU !