Join the Auxiliary
Flotilla 07-02 Eleventh District Northern Region
Join The Auxiliary
What can I do
Chart your own course for the future
As a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, you will be able to choose from many exciting opportunities for service. You can be challenged to learn, train, and excel in areas and at levels, you didn't think you were capable of, all at your own pace and in your own time. You will be formally recognized by the Auxiliary, the USCG, and our country for your accomplishments.
Help save lives
Through boating safety instruction in the classroom, through Vessel Safety Checks, or in on the water operations. Your direct contribution to boating public safety can, and does save lives.
Increase your skills
Take advantage of advanced training in surface operations, leadership, or one of the many courses available through the Auxiliary and Coast Guard. As a member of the Auxiliary, there are no fees for these courses. What you learn can greatly enhance your boating skills. You can leverage your existing talents, skills, and experience to gain new positions and qualifications as you progress in the Auxiliary.
Support the Coast Guard or State
Become qualified to serve at Coast Guard units in Radio Watch standing, Marine Environmental Protection, Homeland Security, and other operational and administrative support. In Utah in lieu of a local USCG we support the State of Utah, Department of Natural Resources.
Fun and Fellowship
Enjoy the company of fellow Auxiliarists during training missions, at meetings, or social events. We enjoy our work and we enjoy each others company!
Why should I join
Are you looking for adventure while serving your country and your community?
If you are looking for some adventure in your life, consider joining theU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Wherever your interests lie, and whatever life skills you have, chances are that the Coast Guard Auxiliary can offer you an area to serve that will enrich your life in ways you may not have imagined.The Auxiliary offers you a unique opportunity to make a real difference in your local community and across the country. We welcome and recognize your past experience, skills, and talent. We challenge you to have fun to learn new skills and qualifications in company with a very special group of volunteers.The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a number of opportunities, but the tasks can generally be divided into three service areas
Recreational Boating Safety (VSC) Vessel Safety Checks
One of the Auxiliary’s primary missions is recreational boating safety. This mission is accomplished by qualified members delivering Public Safety Boating Education and Training classes, providing voluntary Vessel Safety Checks to boaters, visiting with and educating local marine related industries, and by general outreach to the boating public through boat shows and other public venues and events.
Here we have a Vessel being towed by an Auxiliary patrol boat.
Operations and Marine Safety
For those interested in boating, the Auxiliary offers a rigorous level of hands-on training and qualification as boat crew and coxswain. Qualified Auxiliarists perform regular safety patrol missions in their local area. They support local boating activities on the water such as regattas, fireworks & fleet visits. In addition, the Auxiliary works side by side with their active duty USCG counterparts in many other mission areas, including Environmental Protection, Commercial Vessel Safety Inspections, Port Security, and Planning, Auxiliarists receive training virtually identical to that of their active-duty and reserve counterparts (with the exception of law enforcement and military specific tasks).
Communication
Mission Support
The Auxiliary needs people with leadership, administrative and technical skills (such as web site design, computer server administration, graphic design, photography, videography, communications, public relations/public affairs, instruction and instructional design, and personnel services) to support those Auxiliarists involved in the recreational boating safety and operations & marine safety missions.
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For more information on joining the USCG Auxiliary please contact Human Resources.