This initiative paralleled the long-standing requirements followed by the Air Force’s Civil Air Patrol. The Coast Guard, in a proactive move, mandated a new personnel security policy that required all Auxiliarists to undergo appropriate background security checks in accordance with the Coast Guard’s Physical Security and Force Protection Program (Commandant Instruction M5530.1C). Executive Order 12968, and the Coast Guard’s increased role in the Department of Homeland Security, called for additional security measures. The Auxiliary PSI program was established as a requirement to assess the suitability of individuals for membership in the Auxiliary (Source: AUXMAN Chapter 3, Section C).Įxecutive Order 12968 established standard investigative guidelines, which were approved by the President for use by all government agencies. Increased reliance on Auxiliarists to act as trusted agents of the Federal government. Increased Auxiliary visibility to the public, the Coast Guard, and other DHS agencies.ĥ. Increased Auxiliary augmentation of Coast Guard units and billets.Ĥ. The Coast Guard‘s higher focus on security of all of its workforce elements.ģ. The Coast Guard‘s new and sensitive post-9/11 missions.Ģ.
The reasons for this mandate centered on:ġ. In 2003, the Commandant mandated that all Auxiliarists undergo a Personnel Security Investigation (PSI) as criteria for enrollment in the Auxiliary.
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