Is the Coast Guard Auxiliary worth it?

HIGHLY REWARDING. For starters, the Auxiliary is extremely rewarding. I love sharing my boating knowledge and skills as well as helping others who are in need. Whether through a boating safety class, vessel safety exam, or an active search and rescue operation, this organization is hard to beat.

Is the Coast Guard Auxiliary part of the Coast Guard?

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed volunteer component of Team Coast Guard. Founded in 1939 by an Act of Congress as the US Coast Guard Reserves and re-designated the Auxiliary in 1941. The 26,000+ volunteer members (men and women) donate millions of hours in support of Coast Guard missions.

Does Coast Guard Auxiliary count as military service?

The Responsibility of the Auxiliary The Coast Guard is a military service and is a component of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is a component of Coast Guard Forces like the active duty, Reserve, and civilian components.

What authority does the Coast Guard Auxiliary have?

Search and Rescue. Qualified Auxiliarists and their facilities are authorized assignment to duty to assist the Coast Guard and states in support of search-and-rescue operations. These duties include search planning, search operations, and the conduct of rescues in navigable and sole state waters.

Does the Coast Guard Auxiliary get paid?

You’re probably familiar with the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Reserve, but the Coast Guard Auxiliary is what the Reserves used to be — unpaid volunteers who protect our waterways. Like the fact that an act of Congress switched the Reserve to what it is today — a paid military position.

What are the benefits of being in the Coast Guard Auxiliary?

Benefits

• Access to Coast Guard and Auxiliary advanced training.
• Use of Coast Guard Exchanges (CGX), including ordering online at www.shopCGX.com.
• Access to Coast Guard Morale, Well-Being and Recreation Programs (MWR).
• Eligibility for Coast Guard orders and assignment to duty.
• Insurance coverage while under orders.

Does the Coast Guard Auxiliary have ranks?

In the USCG Auxilary, we do not have “Ranks”… we have “Offices”. Officer positions come in two types: “Appointed” officers – Appointed at the leisure of the chain-of-command, and denoted by a RED “A” on their insignia.

Is Coast Guard Auxiliary First Responder?

AUXEMS is not a “medical team”, “emergency medical services provider”, or a “first responder organization.” AUXEMS is a support organization for members of the Auxiliary who wish to participate individually in existing authorized EMS augmentation roles.

Are Coast Guard Auxiliary considered veterans?

In order for a person to be considered a “veteran” for VA benefits purposes, he must have served in the active military, naval or air service, meaning, he must have had active duty service. Service in the Coast Guard Auxiliary is not recognized as active duty.

What can I do in the Coast Guard Auxiliary?

The Auxiliary operates in:

• Safety and Security Patrols.
• Search and Rescue.
• Mass Casualty or Disasters.
• Pollution Response & Patrols.
• Homeland Security.
• Recreational Boating Safety.
• Commercial Fishing and Vessel Exams.
• Platforms for Boarding Parties.

Does the Coast Guard Auxiliary salute?

Any male civilian headdress should be removed, held in the right hand over the heart. When on a Coast Guard or other military installation in a vehicle, at the time of colors, and traffic safety permits, you stop and sit at attention, but do not salute.

How long is Coast Guard Auxiliary training?

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