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The Trident Program
An Auxiliary Program for Direct Support and Augmentation

Marine Safety Training Ribbon (MSTR)

The Marine Safety Training Ribbon shown above is not a requirement for the Auxiliary Trident Program but all requirements to earn this award are required to be completed prior to applying for the actual Trident Award. The award of this ribbon is itself an accomplishment, and tells your fellow Auxiliarists that you have made a significant commitment to the Auxiliary and the Marine Safety Field. At this time (January 2009), automatic posting into AUXDATA is not available so you will have to apply for the award after you have completed the required course work.

As the Trident program is expanding the requirements for the program do not remain static. As of March 2009 the following are requirements for the Marine Safety Training Ribbon (MSTR).

Completion of Good Mate Course (E-Learn Course)
Completion of Introduction to Marine Safety and Environmental Protection (E-Train Course)
Completion of Incident Command System Introductory Course (ICS 100 - FEMA)
Completion of Incident Command System for Single Resource (ICS200 - FEMA)
Completion of Incident Command System NIMS an Introduction (ICS700 - FEMA)
Completion of Incident Command System NRF an Introduction (ICS800 - FEMA)
Completion of Incident Command System (ICS210) Must be taught by USCG certified Instructors. (4 Hours) - or - Completion of Incident Command System NIMS Intermediate (ICS300 - FEMA) Must be taught by FEMA Certified Instructors (3 Days)	Contact you FSO-MT to find a course near you
Completion of Initial Indoctrination to Marine Safety (IIMS) Test must be given, proctored by USCG Active Duty.
Note: There is one possible requirement/pre-requisite for Trident that is NOT a requirement for the MSTR, obtaining a satisfactory PSI for a Direct Operations (DO) Clearance. This is determined by the local unit you will be working for, based upon the type of augmentation duties you will be performing. As this requirement varies from district to district and according to the needs of the local unit check with your local MS staff Officer to see if you need to obtain one. If you do, you might want to start the paperwork now, as it may take 6 months or more to complete. Forms and instructions can be obtained at this location
After you have completed the requirements for the Marine Safety Training Ribbon complete the application and send it to your DSO-MS for completion. If you need help with the training, work with your FSO-MS and/or FSO-MT for assistance.

Last Updated: 30 Dec 2009