 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, Vessel
Safety Check 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 the 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.
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