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National Security Levels
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Marine Safety & Environmental Protection (MSEP)
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.
All members interested in the Trident device or the Marine
Safety Ribbon should review the new
PQS standers
Below is a list of the different
courses required to ear the MSTR and start you on your way
to Trident.
The first step/course in earning the
MSTR/Trident is to complete the ICS courses listed below. This
now includes ICS 210 or 300.
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The below listed courses do not need to be done in
any order, however going through the courses in order will help members
to understand the program.
Good Mate Course - This course is your first
setup in the MSTR. This course can be done completely on-line
(e-course). To get started study the
Good Mate Course Study Guide...link
Once you have studied this and feel
comfortable with the content you can go the
National Testing
Center to
take this test.
Completion of
Incident Command System (ICS210 or 300) 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).
Please remember that the ICS 100,200,700,800 as listed above are also
required.
Marine Safety (IIMS) -
Completion of Initial Indoctrination to Marine Safety
(IIMS) Test must be given, proctored by USCG Active Duty. Members can
download the
IIMS Study Guide by clicking here.
The Bldg # for the location of the IIMS test is
Bldg 3 (the white bldg near the exchange and the main gate).Please contact your FSO-MS or FSO-MT for more
information.
Marine Safety Training Ribbon
Application - 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.
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 on the
US HR Departments
website
The
Trident
program is a good model for the development of your skills and experience
in Marine Safety. We strongly recommend you pursue your Trident qualification.
But remember that the Trident program is only a guide; that your progress in
marine safety will depend on your commitment and dedication to the program.
Moreover, we do not want people to pursue Marine Safety qualifications unless
they intend to remain active in the field, both in support of the Coast Guard
and in training other Auxiliarists.
There are several prerequisites in the Trident program: Introduction to Marine
Safety and Environmental Protection, Initial Indoctrination to Marine Safety,
Incident Command System, and Good Mate. Completion of these courses will provide
you with an excellent foundation in the marine safety area.
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