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Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 9-5
Be Part of the Action, and Help Save Lives
Since the recreational boating population in the
United States is growing rapidly, the Coast Guard Auxiliary needs a few good
men and women like you. 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, the Coast
Guard Auxiliary is the right place for you!
Consider on-water operations as coxswain or crew,
an instructor in our public education program, a vessel safety check examiner,
a radio watch stander, an ambassador to marine dealers, a recruiter for the
Coast Guard or Coast Guard Academy, an assistant inspector in numerous port and
marine safety areas, a public affairs specialist, a computer programmer, a
writer, a photographer, and dozens of other specialties matched to your
interests!
Increase Your Skills
The Auxiliary and the Coast Guard provide
specialized training on all aspects of boating, as well as in leadership and
administration. Auxiliarists receive valuable training in seamanship and
related skills and enjoy the sense of confidence of knowing that they are
better and safer boaters.
Support the Coast Guard
Auxiliarists provide direct operational and
administrative support to many local Coast Guard units. You wear the Coast
Guard uniform with Auxiliary markings and become part of Team Coast Guard. When
you qualify through training, you may take part in Search and Rescue
operations, stand radio watch at a Coast Guard Station, work with the Marine
Safety Office on pollution matters or work in the Recruiting Office. As a
trained crew member or coxswain, you may even participate in direct support of
helicopter and boat training of active-duty members.
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. As volunteer
instructors of boating safety classes for youth, and adults, volunteer boating
safety examiners, ambassadors to marine dealers, or many other selfless tasks,
we ensure that our neighbors will be safe on the waterways.
Enjoy Fellowship and Fun!
Whether at meetings or training sessions, on
patrols or other missions, and at ceremonies and social events, enjoy the
fellowship and good company of other Auxiliarists. That fact that we come from
many walks of life, with many interests, span a wide range of ages, but share a
common goal of boating safety and the spirit of community, gives us an unusual
camaraderie and richness that is hard to beat. And we're hospitable. Our
meetings and many other events are open to the general public.
Knowing that you belong to a special group of
people and directly participate in helping save lives gives your auxiliary
membership a special meaning.
Now that you know
what we do are you ready to join the Auxiliary?
Follow the below steps to get started!
Take the Boating Safety Course,
Fill out the Application,
Complete the New Member Exam,
Request an ID card,
Have proof of citizenship
document.
Nevada Safe Boating Education Course
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Auxiliary Application
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New Member Exam Study Guide
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New Member Exam
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ID Card Request Form
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