Your primary responsibility is to communicate information to and from your members!

Questions, concerns and monthly reports up the Chain of Communication to your VFC and SO-MS or Division Staff Officer.

Dissemination of information from District & Division to your members at monthly Flotilla meetings.

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 Flotilla training in MS/MEP areas and opportunities to members.

Encourage participation in MS/MEP activities. Lead by example!

National “P” (Prevention = MS/MEP) Department website found at pdept.cgaux.org – check it out and use it!

Your SO-MS (or Division Staff Officer) and DSO-MS – communicate with them!

The national “P” website – read it – know what is there for you to use!

Trident training program – get involved!

List of goals for 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 Create a Division-wide “P” network Work toward personal “P” goals

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” 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

Questions?

Deborah JohnsonDSO-MS 11 SR