District 7 Division 12
Flotilla 12 Edisto Island, South Carolina
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Our Mission
The Auxiliary was formed by congressional act in 1939 as the Coast
Guard Reserve, 14 U.S.C. 822. It aids the Coast Guard in its
non-military, non-law-enforcement tasks, such as search and rescue, aids
to navigation maintenance, environmental protection, public boater
education, and private and fishing vessel examination. Teams of
Auxiliarists act in these mission areas under Coast Guard orders, and
individual Auxiliarists supplement Active Duty and Reserve Coast Guard
units. Auxiliarists under orders operate with the authority and under
the direction of the United States Coast Guard. We wear Coast Guard
uniforms with specific devices indicating that we are members of the
auxiliary.
Semper Paratus ~ Always Ready
Why Join the Auxiliary -
BE PART OF THE ACTION & HELP SAVE LIVES
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Since the recreational boating population in the United States is
growing rapidly, the Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a few good men and
women like you. As an Auxiliarist, you will have the opportunity to
select and participate in various Auxiliary's programs. If you feel
strongly about the rewards you can get from serving your community, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is the right
place for you! Either through on-water Operations, the Auxiliary's
Public Education Program, Vessel Safety Check Program, Radio
Watchstander, Coast Guard Recruiting, Marine Environmental Protection or
Coast Guard Administration.
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INCREASE YOUR SKILLS -- The Auxiliary
and the Coast Guard provide specialized training on all aspects of
boating, as well as leadership and administration. Auxiliarists
receive valuable training in seamanship and related skills, and
enjoy the sense of confidence of knowing that they are better and
safer boaters.
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SUPPORT THE COAST GUARD
-- Auxiliarists provide direct operational and administrative
support to many local Coast Guard units. You can wear the Coast
Guard Auxiliary uniform and become part of Team Coast Guard. When
you qualify through training, you can take part in Search and Rescue
operations, stand radio watch at the Coast Guard Station, work with
the Marine Safety Office on pollution matters or work in the
Recruiting Office.
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SERVICE TO YOUR COMMUNITY--
Auxiliarists aren't paid with money, but with satisfaction. We
furnish and maintain our own equipment and can choose to participate
at a level tailored to our individual capabilities. We provide
boating safety classes for youth and adults and check recreational
and commercial vessels for safety equipment ensuring our waters will
be safe.
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ENJOY FUN AND FELLOWSHIP
-- In all activities, enjoy fellowship -- the good company of other
Auxiliarists at meetings and training sessions, on patrols, and at
ceremonies and social events. One of the Auxiliary's trademarks is
good old-fashioned hospitality. Friends, neighbors and interested
members of the public are always welcome to attend our flotilla
meetings. In addition, dedication to boating safety provides the
atmosphere for getting together to swap boating experiences and
participate in cruises and rendezvous. You'll find a special
camaraderie among Auxiliarists that's hard to beat. Auxiliarists
make lasting, meaningful friendships. Knowing that you belong to a
special group of people and directly participate in helping save
lives gives your Auxiliary membership a special meaning.
Join the Auxiliary
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