r/USCGAUX

I’ve been told this both ways. I qualified as a VE and a program visitor, so I got the ribbon and the star. I no longer have that qualification so am I still allowed to wear the ribbon and star? Is there somewhere in auxman I can point to and say “look here” when other people question me? I’ve always thought once you earn the ribbon you keep the ribbon but I could be wrong here. There is this one guy in my flotilla who likes to try and tell everyone what they are doing wrong (whether he is right or not) and I’d just like to be able to shut him up about this

Am I wrong that it’s fine for us to wear plain blue t-shirts without any writing under our ODUs? I’m not talking a strange color blue, but the blue ODU t-shirts you can get in a pack from the Coast Guard Exchange.

There’s this belief in my flotilla that the t-shirt must say “USCG Auxiliary” on it, even if you are wearing the blouse and it can’t be seen. I’ve also seen it debated with boat crews when going down to t-shirts when it’s hot (even though the PLB will cover the shirt).

Did I miss a memo? Reading the regs it sure sounds like a regular blue t-shirt is fine.

For the Boat Crew Eye Exam, is there a form my eye doctor needs to fill out? Or an example letter? A list of what all the eye exam needs to include other than acuity and color blindness….

Please and thank you

A year ago, I enlisted in USCG, but couldn't handle the psychological environment of bootcamp, and regrettably quit halfway. I never had a history of mental illness before nor after bootcamp, and I have no criminal history.

For the past year, I've been doing environmental work for a recycling company with no issues. I mentioned all this to my Flotilla HR officer and he said that the call is made from above depending on my explanation.

Based on your experience, how likely is it that my enrollment gets approved? I'm passionate about boating and would love to help out either through the auxiliary or other nonprofits.

Edit: Thanks for the advice everyone. To future people reading this in a similar boat, be honest, show that you're passionate and respect the CG, and show that you took action to fix whatever caused your discharge in your civilian life (medical help, good job performance, therapy, other volunteering etc.)

Hello everyone.

Recently I just joined the auxiliary as I moved and needed a new volunteering gig as I usually try to volunteer whenever I can. I was told by the person who recruited me that it would be possible to go underway on a cutter with enough time and experience. I plan on being in the auxiliary for 3 years until I graduate college.

Anyway my dream one day is to go to Antartica and I know the polar star leaves for there every year. I am in the Southern Puget sound division so not exactly Seattle but I'm right next door.

I know there is culinary but are there any other paths that offer the possibility to get on a cutter in 3 years? I obviously plan on doing other things as well possibly PA but I'm unsure yet.

Thanks to everyone who answers!

I feel like volunteer deserve some level of reimbursement for job related expenses but I've seen volunteers often be treated as people that borne all the expenses and it infuriates me. What are your thoughts ?

Is there any other rights they should have at work

Aux members can go to Navy SERE if they are an interpreter. Aux members can also go for a Boat Force Badge. So can we attend other schools from other branches? Airborne/jump school? Dive school? etc

In your area, is it routine to have an event of any sort to mark a new AUX coxswain being qualified?

In my experience, the new coxswain is simply called to the front of the flotilla meeting, their certificate is read out loud, handed to them, presenter and coxswain shake hands, and perhaps a pause for a photo (just like any other common certificate/award).

Do you do more or do it differently?

Several of us are having a discussion about if//how we should make this a bigger deal locally. Given the work to achieve coxswain AND the significant responsibility... we think that more is warranted. Of course the same can be said about auxiliary aviation pilots too.

Thanks for your replies.

Hello all im a new member of the auxiliary and am interested in the air observer program how do I go about getting involved in this?

"Captain" had no license. An hour ago he was Federally charged with death of an infant with no life jacket, operating an over loaded boat, along with a bunch of NYPD charges.

The Boat was a 22' Bayliner, there are 4 models of Bayliner with rated capacity of 9-12 people depending on the model 1,552 - 1,692 lbs capacity. It was a paid 4 hour tour of the Harbor.

Anyone want to bet on whether the vessel had a 2026 inspection ?

Hello everyone,

Seminary student and assistant pastor here looking. Into chaplaincy to help get myself into the community more and serve those who serve our country. I have looked into chaplaincy in the navy reserves but also recently discovered Coast Guard ACS chaplaincy as well. I have a few questions mainly about ACS chaplaincy.

Can/do ACS chaplains interact and minister to active duty or coast guard reserves regularly and what might this look like?

How might navy reserves chaplaincy compare to ACS chaplaincy. Outside of deployment and ACS being voluntary are their responsibilities comparable?

Also if you have any experience with either that might be helpful in helping me navigate through these options please let me know!

I’m trying to read my competency hours for boat crew and am confused.

I was certified earlier this season so some of my hours are “trainee” which I get. But then some of them say “trainee (1 yr)”. Does that mean last year?

Also, my non-lead hours don’t add up to what’s been approved in my AUXDATA activity logs. I should have about ten more underway hours or so. Do these just eventually add up? Or does it need to be done manually?

Thanks for any insight.

hello. my name is Joseph martino I am in the uscg auxiliary and I am looking for blues dress pants size 40 and I’m also looking for a complete combination cap for basic member