A Very Brief Introduction to theU.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

Scappoose Detachment Meeting

25 Aug 2009

The USCG Auxiliary• Founded in 1939• One of four components of the Coast

Guard: Active Duty, Reserve, Civilian & Auxiliary

• 31,534 Auxiliarists nationwide (Aug 09)

• Participates in all Coast Guard missions but does not engage in direct Law Enforcement or Military action

Some of our local activities

Surface Operations

Air Operations

Communications

Public education: classes

Public education: outreach

Vessel examinations

Augmenting at Sector Portland & Station Portland

…and much more

Flotilla 76• 56 members (of 259 in the Division)• 80% with significant activity• 3 Surface Facilities (boats) with 3 more in

progress• 1 Aircraft Facility with 2 more in progress

What it takes• Willingness and desire to serve• An investment in uniforms and Flotilla

dues• A sense of humor• No fixed time commitment but it can prove

addictive

Learn more• National site: www.cgaux.org• Division 7: www.volunteerlifesavers.org• Flotilla 76 Blog: www.flotilla76.org

• …or speak to any one of us