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About the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary 
What is the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary? The Auxiliary is the uniformed, civilian volunteer component of the United States Coast Guard. Team Coast Guard has four components: Active Duty, Reserves, Auxiliary and civilian employees. The first three groups are uniformed. There are some 26,000 Auxiliary members operating in all 50 U.S. states and the U.S. territories. We support the Coast Guard in all its operations and are permitted by law to participate in all Coast Guard operations except combat and direct law enforcement.
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Member Requirements
Once you become a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, you are required to complete certain training courses, pay yearly dues and to meet requirements of grooming and dress. Those requirements are:
- Complete the Basic Qualification Course and the 10 mandatory training classes within the first year of membership. These can all be taken on-line.
- Pay yearly dues of $60.
- Purchase and wear the uniforms of the Auxiliary, at your own expense.
- Adhere to Auxiliary personal grooming standards while in uniform.
- Take and pass a boating safety course.
- Participate in Auxiliary activities and operations and continue to train and earn qualifications.
- Report the time spent on Auxiliary activities monthly.
How do I Join?
- Attend a flotilla meeting. Attending a meeting is the easiest way of discovering what the Auxiliary is about. We are happy to meet new prospective members and will be glad to help you become familiar with the Auxiliary. Meetings are held monthly; check the Calendar in the Menu Bar at left.
- Read through the New Member Reference Guide.
- Take the New Member Exam. This is an open book test.
- Complete the Enrollment Application package. Once submitted, you must pass a PSI (Personal Security Investigation) to become a member.
Questions?
Our Flotilla Staff Officer for Human Resources (FSO-HR) is here and ready to assist you if you have any questions. Please include your contact information in your message.
Send a message to the FSO-HR
If you're ready to join us, the Sign Me Up link at left contains links to the documents and forms.