WASHINGTON, DC (Aug. 28, 2004) ? Coast Guard Cutter Chock (WYTL-65602), patrols the Washington Channel (background), while Seaman Apprentice (SA) Charles Law, a May, 2004 graduate of Coast Guard basic training (boot camp), mans the helm of its small boat (Chock One). At the time, SA Law was undergoing training and mentoring in boat operations and seamanship, given by Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 81 (Roanoke, VA) member John C. Krogmann (standing). Auxiliarist Krogmann is a Coast Guard certified Auxiliary Coxswain (boat operator) who volunteers aboard the Chock, some 50 hours per month, helping support its missions and roles. Coast Guard active-duty, reserve (part timers) and auxiliary (volunteers) members receive the same boat crew and boat operator training, based on the Coast Guard Boat Crew Seamanship Manual. Coast Guard Auxiliary members are authorized to serve in all Coast Guard missions, roles and programs, except direct law enforcement and military operations. USCG photo by Joseph P. Cirone, USCGAUX
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