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The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard To:
Promote safety
Effect rescues on the high seas and on navigable waters
Promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts.
Foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts;
Facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.
Participate in the U.S.C.G. Auxiliary
Before Active Duty*
Auxiliary member can and do train at local units;Must be minimum age of 17 to Join Auxiliary (no max. limit);
As Auxiliary boat CREW or COXN one may enter at pay grade E-2 or D-3, respectively;
Auxiliary members can train as crew with the USCG on 25’ RB-HS rescue boats;
May qualify to be watch standers & acquire other competencies at local units;
Auxiliary members work with and support local units/sector headquarters;
May acquire confidence, added self esteem and learn about USCG culture and customs;
Auxiliary members are involved with a variety of C.G. operations;
Auxiliary members are proven force multipliers and
Auxiliary member continue to augment at various Sectors: Aux Chef & Cutters on Great Lakes.
*Not applicable to USCG Academy admissions
Who We Are
The Coast Guard’s philosophy is to be SEMPER PARATUS (ALWAYS READY) against all threats and all hazards. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an integral part of that philosophy and the Coast Guard Forces. We conduct safety patrols on local waterways, assist the Coast Guard with homeland security duties, teach boating safety classes, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, as well as many other activities. The Auxiliary has members in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam.
Our Vision
As a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, and a servant of the public, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, in its role as the designated National Recreational Boating Safety Coordinator, is a leader in improving the boating experience of the maritime public. We are an organization noted for working in partnership with all stakeholders within the waterways activity spectrum and across all modes of transportation to reach consensus solutions. We measure our success by our customer satisfaction, and our customers' needs help define our workload and priorities.
Our Mission
To minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats, through preventive means, in order to maximize safe use and enjoyment of U.S. Waterways by the public.
The Coast Guard’s philosophy is to be SEMPER PARATUS (ALWAYS READY) against all threats and all hazards. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is an integral part of that philosophy and the Coast Guard Forces. We conduct safety patrols on local waterways, assist the Coast Guard with homeland security duties, teach boating safety classes, conduct free vessel safety checks for the public, as well as many other activities. The Auxiliary has members in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa and Guam.
Our Vision
As a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, and a servant of the public, the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, in its role as the designated National Recreational Boating Safety Coordinator, is a leader in improving the boating experience of the maritime public. We are an organization noted for working in partnership with all stakeholders within the waterways activity spectrum and across all modes of transportation to reach consensus solutions. We measure our success by our customer satisfaction, and our customers' needs help define our workload and priorities.
Our Mission
To minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats, through preventive means, in order to maximize safe use and enjoyment of U.S. Waterways by the public.
