People and Missions of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Various Coast Guard and Coast Guard Auxiliary Offices and Departments have responsibility for a variety of Auxiliary programs at the Flotilla, Division, District and National levels.
Below is a truncated listing of responsibilities for each Office or Department. Move your mouse over Office and Department headings listed in dark red for additional information.
Auxiliary Officers
Elected Officers and the National Commodore (NACO)
- National Legislative Liaison Committee
- Commodore's Vision
- Business Plan
- White Papers
- On Course e-Zine
- National Calendar
National Directorates
- Response & Prevention Directorate
- Recreational Boating Safety Directorate
- Operations Policy & Resources
- International Affairs/Interpreter Support
- Government & Public Affairs
- Chief Information Officer
- Readiness Support
- Planning & Performance Support
- Auxiliary Center (AUXCEN)
- Shop Auxiliary
- The Beacon Magazine
- The Navigator Magazine
- Support U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary Association, Inc.
- Assist the National Commodore and the National board of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in advancing the programs of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in conjunction with the National Commodore and/or the National Board.
- Keep members of NAC informed concerning matters of current interest on the National level.
- Encourage member of NAC to actively participate in the Auxiliary within their respective Flotillas, Divisions, and Districts, and to encourage all Commodores (elected and appointed) to become members of the National Association of Commodores.
- Annual Financial Report
- Annual Budget
- Standing Rules
- Tax Information
- Contract Information for Elected Officers
- Procurement Of Stationary, Forms & Publications
- Maintains Roster Of Officers & Staffs
- Maintains Meeting Minutes
- Records Committee Assignments
Supporting Organizations
Coast Guard Auxiliary Association (CGAuxA)
National Association of Commodores
Support Offices of Auxiliary
Finance
While this program does not report to a National-level department, Finance (FN) exercises responsibility and supervision over financial matters. Keeps complete and understandable records of all receipts, disbursements, and other financial transactions.
Some of its area of responsibilities are:
For more information:
Contact your District (DSO-FN), Division (SO-FN) or Flotilla (FSO-FN) Finance Staff Officer.
Assistant National Commodore Chief Counsel
The Assistant National Commodore Chief Counsel (L) serves as the general legal counsel to the Auxiliary, to members of the National Board and to National Department Chiefs on all legal matters concerning the Coast Guard Auxiliary. It keeps and maintains custody of the original copies of all valuable documents and instruments of the Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Some of its area of responsibilities are:
For more information:
Contact your District Staff Officer for Legal Affairs (DSO-LP) through your chain of leadership.
Materials
While this program does not report to a National-level department, Materials (MA) exercises responsibility and supervision over the procurement of materials including stationery, forms and publications. Maintains and disseminates, as required, listings of supplies, sources and information on procurement
Some of its area of responsibilities are:
For more information:
Contact your District (DSO-MA), Division (SO-MA) or Flotilla (FSO-MA) Staff Officer.
Secretary / Records
While this program does not report to a National-level department, the Secretary / Records (SR) exercises responsibility and supervision for the recording and subsequent publication of the minutes of official sessions.
Some of its area of responsibilities are:
For more information:
Contact your District (DSO-SR), Division (SO-SR) or Flotilla (FSO-SR) Staff Officer.