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GUIDE TO BECOMING A USCG AUXILIARY MEMBER

All prospective members of 113-08-39 must meet eligibility requirements, submit an Enrollment Application, and pass a background check in order to join.

The eligibility requirements are:

• Be a United States Citizen and submit proof of citizenship
  
• Proof of citizenship can include a Certificate of Naturalization or United States Passport
  
• Be 18 years of age, or 17 years of age with parent permission and signature
  
• Have a valid social security number
  
• Be fingerprinted and pass a background check (a Personal Security Investigation, or “PSI”)
  
• Have no felony convictions or major misdemeanors
  
• The applicant should note criminal convictions on the Enrollment Application
  
• Failure to report convictions may lead to automatic disenrollment
  
• If you have served in the armed forces, submit proof of discharge under honorable conditions and form DD214
  
• Be willing to support the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and its missions
  

PROCEDURE TO BECOME A MEMBER:

1. Attend a flotilla meeting

Attending a meeting is the easiest way of discovering what the Auxiliary is about.
Flotilla 113-08-39 is happy to meet new prospective members, and our officers will help you in becoming familiar with the Auxiliary. Our meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at 1900 hrs (7 pm) at Shasta Co Veterans Hall, 1605 Yuba St, Redding, California.

2. Complete the Enrollment Application

Fill free to print out the application and fill it out in pen if you prefer. (click here for application) Be sure to complete all sections of the application and sign all parts of the application as appropriate. While completing the application if there are any questions you do not understand then leave blank and the HR (Human Resource) member will assist you through the process in person if you would like. (If you are unable to print out the application one will be presented to you when you meet with your designated HR member at the time of your meeting.

3. Read through the New Member Material provided to you by the HR (Human Resources)

• Meet with the HR (Human Resources) to submit and review your application.
  
• Bring your original proof of citizenship.
  
• Be fingerprinted
  
• Submit your yearly membership dues of $45
  

4. Take the New Member 30 question, multiple choice open book New Member Test

5. Complete the classroom mandatory Basic training class

6. Complete the mandatory training from the USCG
You will be directed to the USCG Auxiliary training webpage for those training classes.

7. Take Basic Qualification II (BQII) Course Requirement for Newly Enrolled Auxiliarists -002/18. You will be directed to the USCG Auxiliary training webpage for those training classes.

8. Take and pass Boating Safety Course
Once your PSI (Personal Security Investigation) is completed, you will be placed into the AP (Approved Pending) status. However, in AP status, you may participate in limited Auxiliary activities but to participate in all Auxiliary activities, a BQ (Basic Qualification) status is needed. This would require you to complete a Safe Boating Course. The Safe Boating Course book can be obtained through the HR (Human Resources) officer.

Once you have completed the mandatory training you will receive your Auxiliary Membership number and card which will allow you access all of the USCG Auxiliary Members websites