U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary & The Boy Scouts Of America
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary & the Boy Scouts of America RBS Affairs Department U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Briefing Objectives Provide an orientation to the Coast Guard Auxiliary Explain the Coast Guard Auxiliary’s relationship with the Boy Scouts of America Outline how the Coast Guard Auxiliary can help the Scouts
Role of the Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard is a military service Coast Guard Auxiliary is a civilian component of the Coast Guard The Auxiliary fulfills all Coast Guard functions EXCEPT military and law enforcement roles
Who are Coast Guard Auxiliarists? U.S. citizens, at least 17 years old, with an interest in boating and water safety Desire to help with one of the Auxiliary’s many boating safety programs
Coast Guard Auxiliary Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) – – – – – Public education Vessel examinations Promoting boating safety to the public On Water Operations\Training Working with other organizations
Coast Guard Auxiliary Marine Environmental Protection – – – – – Outreach Education Community Service – coastal cleanup Pollution investigation Environmental response
Coast Guard Auxiliary Coast Guard Recruiting – – – – – – Active duty Reserves Coast Guard Academy Academy Introduction Mission Careers in the Maritime Industry Sea Services incl. Navy, Marine Corps
Auxiliary relationship to Scouting BSA/Learning for Life is the nation’s foremost youth development organization Coast Guard Auxiliary is nation’s foremost volunteer boating safety organization Both organizations have a strong interest in promoting safety on the water, environmental concerns, and youth development
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) Promote public education programs Collaborate on recreational boating safety activities Encourage mutual volunteer support Facilitate cooperative efforts
How Auxiliarists help Scouts and Scouters Boating safety and marine environmental protection programs to Scout units, district or council events “Safety-At-Sea” events for Sea Scouts and other Scout groups Adult leader boat operator training (Safe Boating Stds)
How Auxiliarists help Scouts and Scouters Offer Vessel Safety Checks to the Scouts, particularly local Scout council camps and Sea Bases Provide Auxiliary public affairs exhibits at appropriate scouting venues, such as council and regional events Sea Scout exhibits at Auxiliary District Conferences
Vessel Safety Checks (VSCs) Designed to help check for all required safety equipment and legal requirements Help prepare for emergencies on the water Required for non-exempt watercraft under safe boating standards
Paddlecraft Paddlesports America course Youth and adult orientation Vessel Safety Checks “If Lost – Contact ” decals (most paddlecraft are unregistered) Council watercraft are instructional tools Prepare for camp or special outings
Auxiliarists can Offer Public Education (PE) classes to Scout units Provide shore side and underway training to Sea Scouts based on the Auxiliary Boat Crew program Provide boating safety, marine environmental, and Coast Guard recruiting outreach at Scout events
Auxiliarists can Offer Vessel Safety Checks to scout units, scout camps and councils Participate in National Scout Jamborees as members of the U.S. Coast Guard contingent
Auxiliarists cannot Sponsor Scout units without prior approval from the Coast Guard Commandant.
Need more information? Local Auxiliary Representatives AuxBWiki – auxbdeptwiki.cgaux.org Nick Tarlson, BC-BLY – nick@tarlson.com
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