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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary: Who We Are...

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the civilian component of Coast Guard Forces. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. The 31,000 volunteer members (men and women) donate thousands of hours in support of Coast Guard missions.
 
The Coast Guard does more than just Search and Rescue, and with the exception of direct law enforcement and military action, the Auxiliary is there, side by side, working with regular and reserve Coast Guard units, every step of the way. We're found in every part of the United States, not just where Recreational Boating is found. Here's some more information, written by a retired Chief Petty Officer, now a member of the Auxiliary.

"The National Organization is broken down along the lines of the Coast Guard Districts (some districts are further sub-divided for ease of administration). Districts are then sub-divided into Divisions, with these units further sub-divided into Flotilla's. The Flotilla is the mainstay of the Auxiliary, and every member must belong to a Flotilla."

Here at Flotilla 6-18 we're serious about Boating Safely and FL 6-18 Patrol VesselBoating Safety. We provide public education on a wide-range of boating topics. We even have programs for KIDS! We are active in the Vessel Safety program with a qualified team of Vessel Examiners.  Our Flotilla members are also active and qualified in all other Auxiliary missions such as Patrols, Search & Rescue, Air Operations, Aids to Navigation, Environmental protection and more.  Our member training program is progressive and always ongoing.

In addition to being a major team member of the Coast Guard (our numbers nationwide exceed the current strength of the USCG), we are a social and fraternal organization as well.

 
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