General Requirements: |
| The Auxiliary is a civilian organization of volunteers. Membership is open to citizens of the United States and its territories and possessions, who are 17 years of age or older and have not been convicted of a felony. Facility (radio station, boat, or aircraft) ownership is desirable; but not mandatory. Those individuals with special training or experience in any Auxiliary program area also are desirable for Auxiliary membership. The same is true to for any individual who has specific skills helpful to the organization. Auxiliary membership is also open to all active or former members of any of the uniformed services and their reserve components. |
| Member Privileges: |
| Some of the privileges members may receive include a current copy of certain Auxiliary publications. They are entitled to attend all meetings, training sessions, and flotilla social events, plus they may vote on any flotilla matter. In addition, the member may wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and fly the Auxiliary Ensign on a currently inspected vessel facility. |
| Why should I join? |
| Increase your skills - 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 confidence of knowing that they are better and safer boaters. |
| Support the Coast Guard - Provide direct operational and administrative support to many local Coast Guard units. You wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and become part of Coast Guard Forces. When you qualify through training, you can take part in Search and Rescue operations, stand watch at a Coast Guard Station, work with the Marine Safety Office on pollution matters, or work in the Recruiting Office. |
| Service to our Community - Auxiliarists are paid with satisfaction. We furnish our own uniforms and equipment and participate at a level tailored to our individual capabilities. We provide boating safety classes for youth and adults and examine recreational vessels to help our neighbors be safe on the waterways. |
| Enjoy fun and fellowship - Enjoy the fellowship 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. In addition, dedication to boating safety provides the atmosphere for getting together to swap boating experiences and participate in cruises. 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, VSCs, classes and conferences. 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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