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 therussw@comcast.net 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 Flotilla
11-1 via email
or call the Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating
Safety Information Line at 508-457-3298 for
more information. |