BILL JEFFERSON DDC-PREVENTION
IAM VERY PLEASED to have been appointed your DDC-Prevention working with our new District bridge ! Being qualified in multiple Marine Safety billets , Navigations Systems , Coxswain and more , I am actively working with the programs that fall under my umbrella .
The DDC-P in our District reports to the District Chief of Staff Mike Klacik . I oversee District Staff Officers for Marine Safety , Navigation Systems , Vessel Examinations , Member Training , Public Education , Program Visitors and the AUXSCOUT Program . Several of the DSOs have been in their roles for many years . Marine Safety , Vessel Examinations and Program Visitors have newly appointed DSOs . I look forward to working in depth with them to expand the programs to improve the quality of training and involvement of new and existing qualified members . Expanding the support to Sectors New York and Long Island Sound is a major priority .
The Auxiliary ' s Prevention Directorate ( National ) is responsible for the planning and administration of Auxiliary programs to support and augment the U . S . Coast Guard ' s Prevention missions . protection of our nation ' s precious waterway resources . As America ' s Volunteer Guardians , we are committed to being dedicated , vigilant and ready to engage in this mission .
In addition to promotion of the National Prevention Directorates goals , the DDC-P also serves as the RBS Coordinator working directly with Active Duty and in coordination with D1NR . Another major priority is working with Public Affairs and Public Education to promote National Boating Week , Operation Dry Water , Fleet Week and more .
Should any members desire to join our forces by expanding training , getting qualified , and supporting Active Duty forces of Sector New York and Long Island Sound , please do not hesitate to reach out to any of the DSOs or me directly .
Looking Forward !
The Auxiliary assists and augments the Coast Guard ' s vital role as the Nation ' s guardian agency , to ensure the safety and environmental
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