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. 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 us either by telephone or via ONLINE FORM.
Your inquiry will be forwarded to an Auxiliary member who lives in your
general area for follow-up.
Depending on which area of Alaska you boat at
there are different Flotilla's that operate around the state. However, if you
live in Anchorage or Fairbanks, the members of those flotillas boat in
different locations like Seward or Valdez or Whittier! It is all a matter of
investigating the different choices or you just might want to join up with
the flotilla your friends belong to or boat out of! You can get more
information on the different flotillas under the Visitor Information link
above, just go to the Local Flotilla Websites menu and chose from the
list.
On-Line Flotilla Finder:
Telephone
National Coast Guard Customer InfoLine: 1-877-875-6296 (TDD: 1-800-689-0816)
Washington, D.C. Area: 202-267-6896 (TDD: 202-267-6707)
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