Membership

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Auxiliary is an organization of volunteers. Membership is open to citizens of the United States and its territories and possessions, who are 17 years of age or older and have received a favorable determination on their Personnel Security Investigation (PSI). Facility (radio station, boat, or aircraft) ownership is desirable, but not mandatory. Individuals with special training or experience in any Auxiliary program area are also desirable for Auxiliary membership. The same is true for any individual who has specific skills helpful to the organization. Auxiliary membership is also open to all or former members of any of the uniformed services and their Reserve components.

MEMBER PRIVILEGES

New members are entitled to attend all meetings, training sessions, and flotilla social events, plus they may vote on any flotilla matter. In addition, new members may wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and fly the Auxiliary Ensign on a currently inspected surface facility or a vessel owned by Auxiliarists that have successfully completed a Vessel Safety Check and that display a current VSC decal. For additional information on Auxiliary membership, read the following sections in Chapter 3 of the Auxiliary Manual or New Member Reference Guide.

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