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| USCG Auxiliary Membership |
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| The Auxiliary is looking for dedicated people interested in recreational boating and aviation safety and in assisting the Coast Guard as Auxiliary members. |
| Facility (boat, airplane, radio) ownership is not required to become an Auxiliarist. All you need to do is contribute your time, skills, and effort. |
| Good old-fashioned hospitality and fun is the glue that holds the Auxiliary together. You'll find a special camaraderie among members during outings, training sessions, patrols, and classes. |
Welcome Aboard!
We'll see you at
the next Flotilla meeting. |
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| Why Join the Auxiliary? |
Training
Training courses at no cost to Auxiliarists are available that add to your skills and knowledge, as well as prepare you to support Auxiliary programs and activities. |
Personal growth
Mastering new skills and participating in activities assisting the Coast Guard provides a sense of pride and accomplishment that comes from helping others. As an Auxiliarist, you enjoy certain honors and privileges, such as wearing the Coast Guard Auxiliary uniform and proudly flying the Auxiliary's Blue Ensign. |
Member of Team Coast Guard
As a member of Team Coast Guard, your actions directly reflect on the Coast Guard and the Auxiliary. The Auxiliary seeks dedicated people to carry on the high quality programs and missions which make the Coast Guard the premier maritime service in the world and the Auxiliary the premier associated volunteer organization. |
| As an Auxiliarist you are eligible to receive Coast Guard and Auxiliary mission orders. In conducting these missions, you will be interacting with the public as well as other Coast Guard and Auxiliary members |
| Your individual service can be in one of several areas that support the Coast Guard in its many missions. You will be enabled to perform as a professional while participating in public service aimed at assisting the recreational boating public and the Coast Guard. Of course, fellowship is an important Auxiliary function and your participation is encouraged. |
| How can I participate? |
| See the list of just some of our activities on our About page. We think you'll agree that being an Auxiliarist is fun and rewarding! |
| How Do I Qualify? |
New Member Training Program
This program explains the Auxiliary and its functions, and assists you in getting started. You will be enrolled as a member of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, entitling you to many training opportunities. There is something for every interest, whether it's boating, aviation, assisting with Coast Guard programs like the Sea Marshals, encouraging young people to explore attending the Coast Guard Academy. |
Basic Qualification
Your next step in becoming involved is to pass your Basic Qualification. To do this you simply take, and pass, a Boating Safety Course, or challenge the test. Many of the Public Education courses given by the USCG Auxiliary are acceptable, as well as several given by other agencies, including the U.S. Power Squadron. Another, is to order the FREE California Boating Safety Course online, use that as a study guide and challenge the BS&S Test. If you have any questions, contact the Flotilla Member Training Officer (FSO-MT). **You MUST be a Basically Qualified Member in order to participate in any Operational Program other than Aviation!** |
Specialty Courses
There are seven advanced training courses available: Patrols; Communications; Weather; Search and Rescue; Navigation; Administration; and Seamanship. Completion of all seven courses gives you the designation as an Auxiliary Operations Specialist (AUXOP). |
Specialization
If you desire to participate in any of the several specialty activities, you first complete New Member Training, and then begin qualification in the specific program of interest. |
| If you have a vessel, aircraft, or communications facility and want to use it to assist Coast Guard and Auxiliary operational programs, you can become qualified to use it as an operational facility. |
| What will it cost? |
- Time
- Modest annual membership dues
- Uniforms
- Proper safety equipment for use in Auxiliary patrols |
