What Is The Auxiliary - Flotilla 76
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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