I looked into it before but did not follow through. Former USMC enlisted, and USAF JAG legal officer. I completed the boating course back in 1997 and I found it to be a very tough course, as I don't own a boat and was not at all familiar with the rules and regs. There was a lot more to it than I had realized. But I passed the course.
I am wondering what possible role I could fill in the CG AUX. Are there "slots" or jobs that are more common than others. And I have no experience at sea at all. I see that this forum offers really good and interesting advice, though, so I am glad to be a part of it. Just signed up a few minutes ago for the forum.

Hi Capecod! I'm a new CGAUX member, having "joined" in Sept. 2010 but sworn-in in November. I'm former Air Force intel and have boating experience. I joined because I wanted to contribute to our local boating community and also have a small touch back with the military. There is plenty you can do in the Auxiliary. None requires a military or boating background. The main website has a lot of great info.
Check it out at http://www.cgaux.org/. There are no "slots" or billets, as we knew them in the military. There are elected and staff officer positions but, like with any "club" or civilian organization, the authority of those positions is limited to the flotilla itself.

Basically, the primary mission of the CGAUX is boater education and safety. As such you can be a vessel examiner, BS&S instructor, things like that. Personally, I like the operational missions we do in our area, which is the west coast of Florida. We assist the regular Coast Guard by performing harbor patrols, port security patrols, and event security for on the water events like boat races.

There is so much you can do and any flotilla would love to have someone like yourself join them. You do have to buy your own uniforms and such, but the nice thing is they are actual CG uniforms, with the CGAUX insignia and markings. Regular CG is the "gold side". We are the "silver side". Other than that the uniforms are pretty much identical.

I encourage you to check out a local flotilla and ask questions. I've found it to be a fun and rewarding experience in my short time.

Tim

Thank you to both of you for your prior service. Best of luck with the Auxiliary. Thanks for continuning to support.

Great info!  As I wait a go, no-go from recruiting command, I am going to look into this.  Anything I can do to get involved.

Hey there capecod13,
As to your Aux. prior service experience related to Aux. I recommend that in addition to on-the-water auxiliary service you might want to look into Aux. Aviation. Not only am I sure you can contribute as a legal advisor in some way to the Aux. but if you were ever into airplanes then AuxAir might be right up your ally. If you have contacts at your local Flotilla, you can ask your Flotilla Commander to help you find the nearest aviation flotilla. I do both wet and airdale service and I find it all fantastically rewarding but you may feel better sticking to one or the other. If you need to, eMail me at VicNaz1@aol.com and I'll do what I can to point you in the right direction.