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| | Coast Guard Auxillary Overview (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26) |
 | | The Coast Guard Authorization Act, passed October 19, 1996, authorizes Coast Guard Auxiliary Personnel is to assist the Coast Guard, as authorized by the Commandant, in performance of any Coast Guard function, duty, role, mission, or operation, authorized by law. |
 | | When the Coast Guard "Reserve" was authorized by act of Congress on June 23, 1939, the Coast Guard was given a legislative mandate to use civilian volunteers to promote safety on and over the high seas and the nation's navigable waters. |
 | | The Chief Director is a senior Coast Guard officer and directs the administration of the Auxiliary on policies established by the Commandant. |
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