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. So you want to help America ...the USCG Auxiliary is more than just boats...

WHY JOIN THE AUXILIARY?

Be Part of the Action & Help Save Lives!

USCG Air Crew Rescues Boaters 

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

Cold water survival training 

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

USCG 47-foot Motor Life Boat (MLB) 

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

Public Education Mission 

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

Fellowship - One of the Four Cornerstones of the Auxiliary 

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 our Human Resource Staff Officer: Aaron Sisko at (202) 369-6426
or email at [email protected].  You can also visit the USCG Auxiliary Join Website. Your inquiry will be forwarded to an Auxiliary member who lives in your general area for follow-up. To look for any local USCG Auxiliary Flotilla near you, you can use the On-Line Flotilla Finder : http://www.cgaux.org/units.php.

Find Auxiliary Flotillas close to a given location by using our online 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)

The USCG Auxiliary Join Website: http://join.cgaux.org/index.php. This website should answer all your questions.