USCG Auxiliary Operations Program Participation
This ribbon recognizes qualifications in the various operations program areas. Members who qualify as an Auxiliary crewmember, air observer, ATON verifier, CG watchstander, CG boat crewman or CG boat engineer may wear the Operations Program Ribbon.
Watchstanders and boat engineers are defined as Auxiliarists who have been designated in writing by a CG unit or the Director as qualified in that position.