SOUTHCOM Coast Guard Reservists Support Haiti Response
Guest Blog by Captain Doug Dawson, Commanding Officer,
Coast Guard Reserve Unit US Southern Command
CGRU USSOUTHCOM is one of four reserve units that support the Commandant Commands (COCOMS), the others being CGRU US Northern Command, CGRU US Joint Forces Command, and CGRU US Transportation Command. These units consist of about 20 senior officers and enlisted personnel. Unit members are fully integrated into the COCOM Directorate staff or "J codes." Members are often called upon for their expertise with maritime/port operations and knowledge of interagency coordination, however, like all Joint Staff Officers, they must be thoroughly familiar with the capabilities of all the services and the DoD Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
Soon after the earthquake struck Haiti Coast Guard Reserve Unit, US Southern Command was ready to support. Within 24 hours of the quake two personnel reported for duty; within 48 hours we had four personnel on-board. There are currently 11 personnel on Title 10 orders in support of Operation Unified Response. Unit personnel are serving as planners, watch standers, legal consultants, liaison officers, and mobility officers. One member is deployed to Haiti and four others are on stand by for deployment.
Lt Noah Maignan is in Haiti serving as SOUTHCOM's liaison to Joint Task Force-HAITI and Special Advisor to the Deputy Commanding General for Operations, JTF-HAITI, Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Center. CDR Steve Hill (CGRU XO), MECS Charles Ferrante and MSTC Matt Rouse are standing watch at the Crisis Action Center CG desk. CDR Drew Cromwell, CDR (sel) Tiffany Danko, and LCDR Mike Crippen serve as senior Maritime and Air Operations Planners. LCDR Scott Hale provides valuable legal assistance to the Command. ME2 George Jacobi and GM2 Jorge Fernandez de Lara ensure that CG and other DoD personnel are properly processed prior to deployment to Haiti. YN1 Julie Bosman supports the CG LNO shop and ensures CGRU member's orders and berthing is taken care of.
Our unit provides US SOUTHCOM with surge capacity in support of all three core reserve functions: Maritime Homeland Security; Domestic/Expeditionary Support to National Defense; and Domestic Natural & Manmade Disaster Response & Recovery. CGRU SOUTHCOM's support of Operation Unified Response demonstrates the value of the unit, and provides a model for the other COCOM CGRU's when responding to major operations.
Coast Guard Reserve Unit US Southern Command
CGRU USSOUTHCOM is one of four reserve units that support the Commandant Commands (COCOMS), the others being CGRU US Northern Command, CGRU US Joint Forces Command, and CGRU US Transportation Command. These units consist of about 20 senior officers and enlisted personnel. Unit members are fully integrated into the COCOM Directorate staff or "J codes." Members are often called upon for their expertise with maritime/port operations and knowledge of interagency coordination, however, like all Joint Staff Officers, they must be thoroughly familiar with the capabilities of all the services and the DoD Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES).
Soon after the earthquake struck Haiti Coast Guard Reserve Unit, US Southern Command was ready to support. Within 24 hours of the quake two personnel reported for duty; within 48 hours we had four personnel on-board. There are currently 11 personnel on Title 10 orders in support of Operation Unified Response. Unit personnel are serving as planners, watch standers, legal consultants, liaison officers, and mobility officers. One member is deployed to Haiti and four others are on stand by for deployment.
Lt Noah Maignan is in Haiti serving as SOUTHCOM's liaison to Joint Task Force-HAITI and Special Advisor to the Deputy Commanding General for Operations, JTF-HAITI, Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Center. CDR Steve Hill (CGRU XO), MECS Charles Ferrante and MSTC Matt Rouse are standing watch at the Crisis Action Center CG desk. CDR Drew Cromwell, CDR (sel) Tiffany Danko, and LCDR Mike Crippen serve as senior Maritime and Air Operations Planners. LCDR Scott Hale provides valuable legal assistance to the Command. ME2 George Jacobi and GM2 Jorge Fernandez de Lara ensure that CG and other DoD personnel are properly processed prior to deployment to Haiti. YN1 Julie Bosman supports the CG LNO shop and ensures CGRU member's orders and berthing is taken care of.
Our unit provides US SOUTHCOM with surge capacity in support of all three core reserve functions: Maritime Homeland Security; Domestic/Expeditionary Support to National Defense; and Domestic Natural & Manmade Disaster Response & Recovery. CGRU SOUTHCOM's support of Operation Unified Response demonstrates the value of the unit, and provides a model for the other COCOM CGRU's when responding to major operations.
Labels: Coast Guard, Coast Guard Reserve, Haiti, Haiti Earthquake, Southcom
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