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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.
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