Definitions of OS & DO:

Direct Operational (DO): This status provides members the eligibility to receive a SECRET clearance when requested and justified by the Operational Commander. Auxiliary members will undergo a NACLAC with the Direct Operational package following this link:

Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing.

Operational Support (OS): This is the basic status now required of all Auxiliary members who are not designated as DO status. All OS forms for a new member are included in the latest enrollment Form 7001 (1-08). The following forms will be needed only for a previous member who did not undergo the PSI process and now wants to rejoin. Such individuals should contact the DIRAUX office for further instructions.

a. Fingerprint Cards (FD-258)
b. OFI Form 86C (Special Agreement Check)
c. Standard Form 85 - Authorization For Release of Information
f. Citizenship verification form

Auxiliarists who were going to serve in the following specialty areas were originally required to obtain a Favorable Direct Operational (DO) status from the CG Security Center (SECCEN):

Air operations Air Crew program
Operations planning
Interpreters
CMDCEN/OPCEN/COMMS watch standing
Fixed/mobile radio facility operators
Port security Marine Safety & Security
CGAUX Health Care Volunteers (G-WK program supported by (COMDTINST 6010.2 dtd 21 Jan 03)

Of those from the above list, only Air Auxiliary members (shown in Red) and Auxiliary Elected officers (as defined by App D of the Auxiliary Manual) are still required to obtain DO Status. The remainder of the specialties listed revert automatically back to OS status unless your operational commander (or in the case of staff officers the DIRAUX or CHDIRAUX) deem the need for any Auxiliarist to obtain DO status. Individuals for whom a DO Status is required should contact the DIRAUX off for further instructions.