District 11 South, Division 2,
Flotilla 9
Dana Point - California
Missions of the Auxiliary
"The last couple of years have produced a sea change in the Auxiliary's relationship to the regular Coast Guard. We have seen a transformation in which the Auxiliary has been recognized as an absolutely essential force multiplier, which we now rely on as an integrated part of the Coast Guard effort to do good things for America."
- Admiral James M. Loy, Commandant, U. S. Coast Guard
Some of the Missions of the Coast Guard Auxiliary include:
Public Education in Boating Safety and a variety of seamanship skills
Vessel Safety Checks (formerly Courtesy Marine Exams)
Search and Rescue
Harbor and Coastal Safety Patrols
Air Patrols
Regatta Patrols
Chart and Aids to Navigation Patrols
Coast Guard Crew Augmentation
Coast Guard Operational Support (such as radio watch stander, etc.)
Marine Environmental Protection
Enforcement Support (such as providing transportation for enforcement personnel)
Coast Guard Academy Recruiting
Marine Dealer Visitation - To promote Boating Safety and Public Education Missions
The Coast Guard Auxiliary's four CORNERSTONES:
Member ServicesTo support Auxiliary personnel within our flotilla and support the Coast Guard in personnel and recruiting missions.
Recreational Boating Safety
To promote knowledge and skill of the recreational boater. We
also work in conjunction with the state of California and local governments to help improve our unique and beautiful waterways.
Support to the Coast Guard and States
We support our local Coast Guard detachment in operational activities and in a variety of administrative functions.
Fellowship
Our membership is a great group of friends
sharing a similar goal. We have a great time promoting boating safety. We want to keep our pristine waters safe and fun for everyone, including ourselves. We enjoy our social activities but the Auxiliary is not a social organization. Rather we are a primarily a SERVICE ORGANIZATION providing needed support to the Coast Guard and the Boating Public.
Copyright: 2004, Coast Guard Auxiliary, District 11S Division 02
Original Design by Richard M. Lagrand, SO-CS
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