Membership Requirements
The basic requirements to become a member of the Auxiliary are
- United States citizenship
- Minimum 17 years of age
- No criminal background (minor misdemeanors, such as certain traffic violations do not disqualify)
- Willingness to participate in boating, aviation, radio communications, or other areas in support of the U.S. Coast Guard
- Interest in supporting the aims of the U.S. Coast Guard and the Auxiliary
A background fingerprint check and citizenship verification is performed by the USCG of all new members, which is done to conduct a criminal background check and confirm identity before the USCG approves membership. An approved member is provided with an identification card that identifies that individual as an employee of the United States Department of Homeland Security, under which the USCG is a component.
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