Join the US Coast Guard Auxiliary

Next Flotilla Meeting -21 Decemebr 2006 - 1930 Hrs - Dunellen American Legion Post 119 --- Your attendance is appreciated.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary has served as the civilian, non-military component of the United States Coast Guard since its creation by Congress in 1939. Today, the 33,000 volunteer women and men of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are active on the waterways and classrooms across the nation. Each year, Auxiliarists save almost 500 lives and assist some 15,000 boaters in distress. Auxiliarists also conduct more than 150,000 courtesy safety examinations of recreational vessels, and teach over 500,000 students in boating and water safety courses, and help protect our valuable marine resources.

Eligibility

• Membership is open to citizens of the United States and its territories and possessions, who are 17 years of age or older.
• Facility (radio station, boat or aircraft) ownership is desirable but not mandatory.
• Individuals with special training or experience in any Auxiliary program are encouraged to join.
• Membership is also open to all active duty or former members of any of the uniformed services and their reserve components.
• Contact your nearest Auxiliary unit or e-mail us.

Benefits

• As an Auxiliarist, you have an opportunity to increase your knowledge of boating safety and acquire special training through advanced classes or by taking correspondence courses from the Coast Guard Institute. Instruction in navigation, meteorology, marine engines, communications, and search and rescue operations enhances the value of you to the Auxiliary while adding to your own boating pleasure.
   
• You will find great personal satisfaction in providing a valuable public service to the boaters. The possibility of saving lives - even one human life - is always in your path as an Auxiliarist.
   

Special Benefits for Coast Guard Recruits

• If you are 17 years of age and thinking about serving in the Coast Guard, this is for you! When you turn 17, you can join the Auxiliary, learn boating skills, advance your future career and pay in the Coast Guard while having fun learning in a friendly, supportive environment.  
   
• Under present Coast Guard recruiting requirements, Coast Guard recruits who are Auxiliarists in good standing and currently qualified at the level of Boat Crew in the Auxiliary Operations program may be enlisted in pay grade as E-2 (SA/FA) out of boot camp. Likewise, active duty Coast Guard personnel who are currently qualified as Auxiliary Vessel Coxswains may be enlisted up to a pay grade of E-3 (SN). What does this mean to you? It means Auxiliary membership and involvement translates into a monthly pay increase of over $100!

What We Do As Auxiliarists 

• Increase Your Nautical Skills

• The Coast Guard Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide specialized training for Auxiliary members on all aspects of boating, as well as leadership and administration. Auxiliarists receive valuable training in boat handling, navigation, communications, rescue operations, and related skills. This valuable training will give you the sense of confidence of knowing that you are a better and safer boater.

• Support The Coast Guard
• Auxiliarists provide direct operational and administrative support to many local Coast Guard units. You will be entitled to wear the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and become part of "Team Coast Guard". When you qualify for your Auxiliary duties through boat handler and coxswain, or communications training, you will be able take part in Search and Rescue operations, stand radio watch at the Coast Guard Station. You may instead decide to work with the Marine Safety Office on pollution matters or work in the Recruiting Office.
• Safety patrols, regatta patrols, search and rescue, and Coast Guard support missions are part of the Operations mission. As a new member you could be trained to qualify as Boat Crew, Coxswain, Air Crew, communications watch-standers, work in Coast Guard offices and other Coast Guard mission areas. Our pilots and aircraft, working with our radio stations and boats, provide for complete operational support by working with the U.S. Coast Guard.

• Serve Your Community

• Auxiliarists aren't paid with money, but with satisfaction. We are volunteers. 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 vessels for safety equipment to ensure that our neighbors will be safe on the waterways.

• Help Preserve Marine Resources
• Auxiliarists who are residents of New Jerseys shoreline also have the opportunity to assist in the preservation of marine resources in the Sandy Hook Bay National Marine Sanctuary, and to receive special training to help prevent pollution of our rich marine environment.

• Conduct Vessel Safety Examinations

• The Vessel Safety Check program serves to encourage boaters to carry the proper safety equipment. You could be trained to become a Vessel Examiner and give the boaters a personal mini-course in boating safety equipment while performing a vessel examination at your local boating area.

• Conduct Public Education Classes
   

• The Auxiliary is noted for its public education courses which teach pleasure boaters safe boating principles, practices, and legal responsibilities.
• You could be trained to be an Instructor for any course that we offer - from Water 'n Kids to Advanced Coastal Navigation.

Uniforms

• You are entitled to wear a uniform similar to those worn by the Coast Guard, but with different markings (silver rather than gold, basically). There are many Auxiliary activities that require you to wear a uniform in order to participate, especially when you are dealing with the public. The minimum uniform is not extremely costly.

 Dues

• Naturally, there are dues to be paid but they are minimal.

Sign Up Here

• Please e-mail us and you will be contacted by the appropriate Flotilla's membership staff officer.

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