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Team Coast Guard

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and Auxiliary

In addition to the active duty Coast Guard personnel at MSU Chicago, the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are invaluable members of Team Coast Guard in the greater Chicagoland area.

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve

Reservists are an integral part of Team Coast Guard and perform numerous functions in support of marine safety and security missions. They are divided into two sections that typically drill up to three weekends every month, augmenting the availability and presence of Team Coast Guard to the public. These "part-time professionals" work in every department at MSU Chicago, providing several hours of force augmentation each month to conduct inspections, investigations, vessel boardings, as well as stand duty and receive training. In addition to earning several of the USCG marine safety and security qualifications, the Reserve component collectively holds many professional and specialty qualifications beneficial to the Coast Guard and its missions. The availability of these civilian skill sets, experience, and local knowledge help increase the expertise and capacity of Team Coast Guard to respond to both routine and non-routine incidents in the Chicagoland area, as well as enhance our ability to handle emergency situations that require the deployment of additional human resources.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to serve and would like to become a part of Team Coast Guard as a member of the USCG Reserve, call 1-800-GET-USCG or visit the USCG Reserve Recruiting web site by clicking the logo above.

U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary

The United States Coast Guard Auxiliary is a non-profit volunteer organization that supports the United States Coast Guard and the Department of Homeland Security in its humanitarian missions. In addition to their responsibilities to the Active-Duty Coast Guard; they dedicate their time and offer much needed services to the citizens of the Chicagoland area by performing complimentary vessel safety checks, safe boating classes, and much more.

The Auxiliary is founded upon four cornerstone programs:

1. Conduct Vessel Exams - This is a service to owners of recreational boats. Qualified Vessel
Examiners determine if a boat is in compliance with Federal and State laws and issue a decal if in
compliance with regulations.

2. Public Education - Auxiliary Instructors trained to perform this service educate boaters in the basic
principles of piloting, seamanship, and safety.

3. Operations - This involves surface and non-military air operations utilizing members' facilities, (boats
& planes) in a wide variety of patrols and search and rescue missions. Members participating in
this or any Auxiliary program do not exercise any law enforcement authority.

4. Fellowship - This is an important aspect in making the volunteer missions successful. At all social
events and official mhttp://www.gcmtravel.com/gcm/maps_chicago.jspeetings, Auxiliarists with like interests establish friendships and compatible
working atmosphere.

If you are interested in learning more about the USCG Auxiliary or joining Team Coast Guard as a member of the Auxiliary, please click the logo above or contact Mr. Duke Jovanovich.

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