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?
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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.

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Membership in the Coast Guard Auxiliary is
open to United States citizens who are at
least 17 years of age and who have never
been convicted of a felony. Before attaining
full membership applicants must be
fingerprinted and successfully complete a
background check. In order to participate in
"Direct Operational" activities in support
of the Coast Guard members are subject to a
full security check (NAC/LC) before being
assigned to certain activities.
IS FLOTILLA 12-5 THE RIGHT FLOTILLA FOR YOU?
Like the Coast Guard itself, the Auxiliary
is a highly decentralized organization. Each
flotilla has its own culture, and individual
flotillas may emphasize different aspects of
the wide range of services described above.
If you're interested in joining our
flotilla, first contact
contact our
Flotilla Staff Officer -
Personnel Services directly via email to , or via phone at the flotilla's general
telephone number: 510.793.6161.
Discuss the activities of the flotilla, then
arrange to
attend a flotilla meeting or two -- to
get a better idea of how the flotilla
operates and what programs its members are
involved in.
FOR
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT JOINING THE AUXILIARY
Please feel free to contact us and other
Auxiliary flotillas in the area before
making a final decision.
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On-Line
Flotilla Finder
Find Auxiliary Flotillas close
to a given location by using our online
Flotilla Finder.
Your inquiry will be forwarded to an
Auxiliary member who lives in your general
area for follow-up. |