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The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is the uniformed civilian component of the Coast Guard established by Congress in 1939 to assist in promoting boating safety. It boasts nearly 27,100 members from all walks of life who receive special training so that they may be a functional part of Coast Guard Forces. Auxiliarists assist the Coast Guard in programs such as public education, vessel safety checks, safety patrols, search and rescue, marine environmental protection and Coast Guard Academy introduction programs for youth. Auxiliarists donate more than 2 million hours annually to benefit other boaters and their families.

Auxiliary at a Glance
An Average Day in the Coast Guard Auxiliary

• Completes 62.5 safety patrols
• Completes 6.2 regatta patrols
• Performs 10.2 vessel assists
• Assists 28 people
• Saves 1 life
• Saves $341,290 in property
• Participates in 100 operational support missions
• Participates in 48.7 administrative support missions
• Completes 13.4 recruiting support missions
• Educates 369 people on boating safety
• Performs 299 vessel safety checks
• Attends 70 public affairs functions