33 C.F.R. § 5.3
Purpose
(a) The Auxiliary is a uniformed, volunteer, non-military organization administered by the Commandant under the direction of the Secretary.
(b) The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard, as authorized by the Commandant, in performing any Coast Guard function, power, duty, role, mission, or operation authorized by law.
(c) Auxiliary units assist the Coast Guard in maintenance and upkeep, and in conducting tours of Coast Guard and other Federal- or State-owned structures and property.
(d) The Auxiliary assist Federal, State, and municipal agencies, as authorized by the Commandant.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1
case (1 in the last 5 years), 2026–2026 · leading case: James C. Wenzler v. United States Coast Guard (7th Cir. 2026).
James C. Wenzler v. United States Coast Guard (7th Cir. 2026). ““The Auxiliary is a uniformed” organiza- tion, 33 C.F.R. § 5.3 (a), and “Auxiliarists are authorized to wear Coast Guard uniforms with the appropriate Auxiliary insignia” on them, with some exceptions.”
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