For information on joining the Auxiliary, contact Flotilla Commander Harper at harper1425 {at} sbcglobal.net

Join the Auxiliary

BE PART OF THE ACTION -- The recreational boating population in the United States is growing rapidly. Also, our security missions are ever evolving in the post 9-11 world. The Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a few good men and women. 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, but don't want to commit to the active duty military, the Coast Guard Auxiliary is the right place for you! Opportunities exist in on-water operations, the Auxiliary's public education program, Vessel Safety Check program, radio watchstanders, Marine Environmental Protection or Coast Guard Administration.

INCREASE YOUR SKILLS -- The Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide specialized training in a variety of operational areas, as well as leadership and administration.

SUPPORT THE COAST GUARD -- Auxiliarists are sometimes called upon to 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-- 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 AND FELLOWSHIP -- One of the Auxiliary's trademarks is good old-fashioned hospitality. 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, vessel examinations, 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.

Flotilla 5-12 welcomes new members interested in operations, public education, or other Auxiliary programs. For information or if you have any questions about the auxiliary please contact Flotilla Commander Eric Thompson.

Question: Does the Auxiliary Make a Difference? On an average day the US Coast Guard Auxiliary -

* Completes 62.5 Safety Patrols
* Completes 6.2 Regatta Patrols
* Completes 4 Chart Patrols
* Performs 10.2 Vessel Assists
* Assists 28 People
* Participates in 100 Operational Support Missions
* Saves $341.290 in Property
* Saves One Life
* Participates in 48.7 Administrative Support Missions
* Completes 13.4 Recruiting Support Missions
* Educates 369 People on Boating Safety
* Performs 324 Vessel Safety Checks
* Attends 70 Public Affairs Functions

Our Resources & Commitment:
* 4,971 Operational Vessels
* 226 Aircraft
* 2,641 Communications Stations
* 32,950 Members
* 2,873 Personal Watercraft Facilities
* 996,628 Hours of Public Affairs
* 143,871 Hours of Safety Patrols
* 10,038 Hours of Air Patrols
* 269,652 Hours in Support of Coast Guard Missions
* 73,097 Hours of Public Education Instruction
* 51,512 Hours of Member Training
* 5,240 Auxiliary Coxswains
* 7,098 Boat Crew
* 263 Pilots
* 294 Air Observers
* 8,547 Instructors
* 7,329 Vessel Examiners
* 1,839 Marine Visitors
* 300 Personal Watercraft Operators