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So You are the SO-MS What Now?. What are the expectations and responsibilities of your office? Debi Johnson DSO-MS D11SR. Communication Is Key !. Your primary responsibility is to communicate information to and from your FSOs-MS, your DVCDR and your DSO-MS!
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So You are the SO-MSWhat Now? What are the expectations and responsibilities of your office? Debi Johnson DSO-MS D11SR
Communication Is Key ! • Your primary responsibility is to communicate information to and from your FSOs-MS, your DVCDR and your DSO-MS! • Questions, concerns and monthly reports up the Chain of Communication to your DVCDR and DSO-MS. • Dissemination of information from District & Division to your FSOs-MS and Division Bridge at monthly Division meetings.
Member Training Is Essential ! • Begin with yourself! • DSO-MS requests that all MS Staff Officers take IMSEP, Good Mate and ICS 100, 200, 700 & 800 online to have minimal knowledge of MS/MEP. • Provide FSO-MS training in MS/MEP areas and opportunities to members. • Encourage participation in MS/MEP activities. Lead by example!
Resources for MS/MEP…. • National “P” (Prevention = MS/MEP) Department website found at pdept.cgaux.org – check it out and use it! • Your FSOs-MS and DSO-MS – communicate with them! • The District “P” website – read it – know what is there for you to use! • Trident training program – get involved!
AUX SO-MS “PQS” • List of goals for Sos-MS to achieve • Maximize personal effectiveness as SO-MS • Provide FSO-MS training in “P” areas • Involve FSOs-MS and Flotillas in “P” activities and training • Create a Division-wide “P” network, and network with other Divisions • Work toward personal “P” goals
AUX FSO-MS “PQS” • List of goals for your FSOs-MS to achieve • Maximize personal effectiveness as FSO-MS • Provide Flotilla member training in “P” areas • Involve Flotilla members in “P” activities and programs • Help create a Division-wide “P” network • Work toward personal “P” goals
Trident – Ultimate “P” Training • Minimum 5 year commitment • Training includes: • Education – 7 courses • 4 Personal Qualification Standards • 5 years of service in “P” activities • Marine Safety Training Ribbon after completion of 7 courses • Provisional Trident Award after completion of 4 PQSs – Permanent award upon completion of all requirements
“P” Is Multidisciplinary • “P” activities may be included in PA, PE, VE, PV and Operations • There are opportunities for everyone – regardless of their areas of interest, age or physical capabilities • Trained members may be requested to assist Sector “P” departments in specific areas as needs arise or in surge conditions
“P” Is FUN! Questions? Deborah Johnson DSO-MS 11 SR