Operations

The mission of the Auxiliary operations units are to provide operational, logistic, and training support to the appropriate Coast Guard programs. The operational use of Auxiliarists and their boats, aircraft, and radio stations is encouraged. Once an Auxiliarist offers his/her boat, aircraft, or radio station for use as an Operational Facility, it must meet special requirements and have certain equipment on board. It also must be inspected and awarded an "Operational Facility Decal." The vessel is then given an official number by which it is identified.