# 33 CFR § 5.3: Purpose

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.3

## Section

- **Citation:** 33 CFR § 5.3
- **Heading:** Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 33—Navigation and Navigable Waters > CHAPTER I—COAST GUARD, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL > PART 5—COAST GUARD AUXILIARY > Subpart A—General

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [33 CFR § 5.1 § 5.1 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.1.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.3 § 5.3 Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.3.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.5 § 5.5 Organization, officers, and leadership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.5.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.7 § 5.7 Administration, specific authorizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.7.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.9 § 5.9 References.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.9.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.10 § 5.10 Eligibility for membership.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.10.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.11 § 5.11 Honorary members.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.11.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.12 § 5.12 Offices, titles, designations, qualifications, and recognition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.12.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.13 § 5.13 Advancement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.13.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.14 § 5.14 Uniforms and insignia.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.14.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.16 § 5.16 Compensation and travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.16.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.17 § 5.17 Status of members as Federal employees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.17.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.18 § 5.18 Injury or death in the line of duty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.18.md)
- [33 CFR § 5.19 § 5.19 Disenrollment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-33-5.19.md)

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