U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

   

United States Department of Homeland Security

FLOTILLA 9-6

DIVISION NINE, SEVENTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT AUXILIARY
WIGGINS PASS, NAPLES, FLORIDA
 

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New Member Information
 

A Brief Review of the Auxiliary for New Members who have joined Flotilla 9-6
 

What is the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary?
 
  • Volunteer service organization composed of men and women
  • U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary established by Congress in 1939 to perform many support services for the U.S. Coast Guard
  • Operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
  • More than 35,000 members
  • Provides boating safety services to recreational boaters
  • Supports the U.S. Coast Guard in carrying out "Operation: Patriot Readiness" and many other functions

What Can You Expect from the

 U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary?

 
  • Many training courses, provided at no cost to members by way of classroom, internet and on the water training
  • Learn new skills
  • Participate in many different activities
  • Enjoy many honors and privileges including wearing the Coast Guard Auxiliary Uniform
  • Fellowship
 

Training Opportunities

 
  • Air and Surface Operations
  • Aids to Navigation
  • Air Pilot
  • Air Observer
  • Auxiliary Leadership
  • Administration Procedures
  • Crew/Coxswain Boat Crew
  • Instructor
  • Incident Command
  • Marine Dealer Visitor
  • Marine and Environmental Safety
  • Navigation and NAV Rules
  • Patrols
  • Piloting / Navigation
  • Radio Communications
  • Search and Rescue
  • Seamanship
  • Vessel Examiner
  • Weather
  • Others
 

What Activities Can You Participate In?

 
  • Patrols
  • Search and Rescue
  • Chart Updating
  • Training Others
  • Recruiting
  • Public Affairs
  • Public Education
  • Vessel Safety Exams
  • Environmental Protection
  • "Operation: Patriot Readiness"
  • Radio Watchstanding
  • Air Operations
  • Aids to Navigation
  • Member Meetings
  • Administration Work
  • And many others
 

How is the Flotilla Organized?

 
 

Opportunities for Advancement

 

Flotilla Officers
Elected
Flotilla Commander (FC)
Flotilla Vice Commander (VFC)

Flotilla Staff Officers (FSO)
Appointed

 
  • FSO-AN
 Aids to Navigation
  • FSO-MV
 Marine Dealer Visitor
  • FSO-CC
 Career Counselor
  • FSO-OP
 Operations
  • FSO-CM
 Radio Communications
  • FSO-PA
 Public Affairs
  • FSO-CS
 Communications Services (Internet)
  • FSO-PB
 Publications
  • FSO-FN
 Finance
  • FSO-PE
 Public Education
  • FSO-IS
 Information Systems
  • FSO-PS
 Personnel
  • FSO-MA
 Materials
  • FSO-SR
 Secretary / Records
  • FSO-MS
 Marine Safety and Environmental
  • FSO-VE
 Vessel Examiner
  • FSO-MT
 Member Training    
 

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