USCG Auxiliary Operational Specialty Training Ribbon
This recognition is presented to an Auxiliarist who has satisfactorily completed any of the specialty courses. Auxiliarists add 3/16-inch bronze or silver stars to show completion of additional courses. This designation recognizes the satisfactory completion of all six specialty courses, which entitles the Auxiliarist to wear the AUXOP device. After earning the device, Auxiliarists no longer wear the Specialty Ribbon.
Eligable Courses:
- AUXACN - Advanced Coastal Navigation
- AUXCOM - Communications
- AUXPAT - Patrols
- AUXSAR - Search and Rescue
- AEXSEA - Seamanship
- AUXWEA - Weather
- AUXMIN - Administration (Discontinued)