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Flotilla Membership
The Auxiliary is the non-military, volunteer portion of TEAM COAST GUARD, working alongside the Active Duty Coast Guard, Coast Guard civilians and Reserve within the sphere of the Coast Guard's civil functions. The word "volunteer" makes a big difference. Auxiliary authority isn't like the military or business authority. Although we have rules and regulations to follow, we depend completely on support and cooperation. Your leaders are volunteers too, and cooperation is a two-way street.
* We represent the federal government
* We aren't paid with money
* We wear uniforms, observe military "good" manners
* We don't enforce the laws
* We do not take sides in political activities to raise funds
* We elect our leaders
* Our activities are limited to approved programs
* We furnish and maintain our own equipment
* We qualify through training
* We can choose to participate or not
* We work where we live instead of living where we work
Many members feel improved boat handling, technical skills and competence on and off the water is their reason for being a part of the USCG Auxiliary. Opportunities to develop your own abilities or learn new nontraditional skills needed to support the Coast Guard, may be of primary benefit to others.
Enjoying doing something useful with friends may be the benefit which will bring satisfaction to your membership. Satisfaction could be derived from tossing a towline to a distressed boater or tossing a salad at a flotilla picnic. It could mean being a student or an instructor, checking a boat or an exam, using computer skills or accounting skills... personal benefits can mean a lot of things.
THE DECISION IS UP TO YOU ... a little or a lot, once a month or once a day - activities which interest you "as your time and circumstances permit." The personal benefits and satisfaction you receive from your membership will depend upon your choice and level of participation.
Join the Auxiliary!
