JOIN THE AUXILIARY
Since its creation by Congress in
1939, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary (the Auxiliary)
has served as the civilian, non-military component
of the Coast Guard. Today, the 30,000 volunteer men
and women of the Auxiliary are active on the
waterways and classrooms in over 2,000 cities and
towns across the nation.
Each year, Auxiliarists save almost
500 lives, assist some 15,000 boaters in distress,
conduct more than 150,000 courtesy safety
examinations of recreational vessels, and teach over
500,000 students in boating and water safety
courses. The results of these efforts saves
taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars every
year.
WHY JOIN THE AUXILIARY?
- Be Part of
the Action & Help Save Lives
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 one or
more of the Auxiliary's major 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, Courtesy Examination
Program, Radio Watchstander, Coast Guard
Recruiting, Marine Environmental Protection or
Coast Guard Administration.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 examine recreational vessel for
safety equipment to ensure that our neighbors
will be safe on the waterways.
- Enjoy Fun
& Fellowship
In all activities, enjoy fellowship -
the good company of other Auxiliarists at
meetings and training sessions, on patrols and
other missions, and at ceremonies and social
events. One of he Auxiliary's trademarks is good
old-fashioned hospitality. Friends, neighbors
and interested members of the public are always
welcome to attend one of 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. There's time to relax and have fun at
Auxiliary outings, training sessions, patrols,
CMEs, classes, and conferences. 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.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE AUXILIARY
Please feel free to contact us
either by telephone or via online form below. Your
inquiry will be forwarded to an Auxiliary member who
lives in your general area for follow-up.
- On-Line Flotilla Finder
Find Auxiliary Flotillas close to a
given location by using our online
Flotilla Finder.
- Telephone
National Coast Guard Customer InfoLine:
1-877-875-6296 (TDD: 1-800-689-0816)
Washington, D.C. Area: 202-267-6896 (TDD:
202-267-6707)
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