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?
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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.
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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 examine recreational vessel for
safety equipment to ensure that our neighbors will be safe
on the waterways.
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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. Your inquiry will be forwarded to an Auxiliary
member who lives in your general area for follow-up.
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On-Line Flotilla Finder
Find Auxiliary Flotillas close to a given location by using
our online
Flotilla Finder
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Telephone
National Coast Guard Customer InfoLine:
1-877-875-6296
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