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14 U.S.C. § 3902 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3902. Purpose of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
(a) In General.—
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.
(b) Limitation.—
The Auxiliary may conduct a patrol of a waterway, or a portion thereof, only if—
(1) the Commandant has determined such waterway, or portion thereof, is navigable for purposes of the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard; or
(2) a State or other proper authority has requested such patrol pursuant to section 701 of this title or section 13109 of title 46.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 822; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 402(a), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3923; Pub. L. 114–120, title II, § 205(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 36; renumbered § 3902 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 119(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236, 4240.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 261 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 2, 55 Stat. 9; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 1, 58 Stat. 759).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 119(b), renumbered section 822 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (b)(2). Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “section 701” for “section 141”.
2016—Pub. L. 114–120 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 inserted “of the Coast Guard Auxiliary” after “Purpose” in section catchline and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The purpose of the Auxiliary is to assist the Coast Guard:
“(a) to promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters;
“(b) to promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts;
“(c) to foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts; and
“(d) to facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.”
14 U.S.C. § 3903 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3903. Eligibility; enrollments
The Auxiliary shall be composed of nationals of the United States, as defined in section 101(a)(22) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(22)), and aliens lawfully admitted for permanent residence, as defined in section 101(a)(20) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20))—
(1) who—
(A) are owners, sole or part, of motorboats, yachts, aircraft, or radio stations; or
(B) by reason of their special training or experience are deemed by the Commandant to be qualified for duty in the Auxiliary; and
(2) who may be enrolled therein pursuant to applicable regulations.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 823; Pub. L. 112–213, title II, § 215(a), Dec. 20, 2012, 126 Stat. 1555; renumbered § 3903, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., §§ 262, 351 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 3, title III, § 301, 55 Stat. 9, 13; Oct. 26, 1942, ch. 628, 56 Stat. 990; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 2, 58 Stat. 760).
All reference to the Philippine Islands is eliminated.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 823 of this title as this section.
2012—Pub. L. 112–213 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Auxiliary shall be composed of citizens of the United States and its territories and possessions, who are owners, sole or part, of motorboats, yachts, aircraft, or radio stations or who by reason of their special training or experience are deemed by the Commandant to be qualified for duty in the Auxiliary, and who may be enrolled therein pursuant to applicable regulations.”
14 U.S.C. § 3905 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3905. Disenrollment
Members of the Auxiliary may be disenrolled pursuant to applicable regulations.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 824; renumbered § 3905, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Experience has shown that it is desirable to have a statute definitely providing for separation of Auxiliarists from the organization. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 824 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 3906 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3906. Membership in other organizations
Members of the Auxiliary may be appointed or enlisted in the Reserve, pursuant to applicable regulations, and membership in the Auxiliary shall not be a bar to membership in any other naval or military organization.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 825; renumbered § 3906, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 264 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 5, 55 Stat. 10).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 825 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 3907 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3907. Use of member’s facilities
(a) Motor Boats, Yachts, Aircraft, and Radio Stations.—
The Coast Guard may utilize for any purpose incident to carrying out its functions and duties as authorized by the Secretary any motorboat, yacht, aircraft, or radio station placed at its disposition for any of such purposes by any member of the Auxiliary, by any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof.
(b) Motor Vehicles.—
The Coast Guard may utilize to carry out its functions and duties as authorized by the Secretary any motor vehicle (as defined in section 30102 of title 49) placed at its disposition by any member of the Auxiliary, by any corporation, partnership, or association, or by any State or political subdivision thereof, to tow Federal Government property.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 826; Aug. 3, 1950, ch. 536, § 35, 64 Stat. 408; Pub. L. 109–241, title II, § 208(a), July 11, 2006, 120 Stat. 522; Pub. L. 115–232, div. C, title XXXV, § 3533(j), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 2321; renumbered § 3907, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 265 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 6, 55 Stat. 10; Nov. 23, 1942, ch. 639, § 2(1), 56 Stat. 1021; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 3, 58 Stat. 760).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 826 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–232 substituted “section 30102 of title 49” for “section 154 of title 23, United States Code”.
2006—Pub. L. 109–241 designated existing provisions as subsec. (a), inserted heading, and added subsec. (b).
1950—Act Aug. 3, 1950, struck out comma after “Secretary” and substituted “any” for “and” after “Secretary”.
14 U.S.C. § 3908 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3908. Vessel deemed public vessel
While assigned to authorized Coast Guard duty, any motorboat or yacht shall be deemed to be a public vessel of the United States and a vessel of the Coast Guard within the meaning of sections 937 and 938 of this title and other applicable provisions of law.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 555, § 827; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 406, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3924; renumbered § 3908 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 119(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236, 4240.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 266 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 7, 55 Stat. 10).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “sections 937 and 938” for “sections 646 and 647”.
Pub. L. 115–282, § 119(b), renumbered section 827 of this title as this section.
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any motorboat or yacht, while assigned to authorized Coast Guard duty shall be deemed to be a public vessel of the United States, and within the meaning of section 646 of this title shall be deemed to be a vessel of the Coast Guard.”
14 U.S.C. § 3909 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3909. Aircraft deemed public aircraft
While assigned to authorized Coast Guard duty, any aircraft shall be deemed to be a Coast Guard aircraft, a public vessel of the United States, and a vessel of the Coast Guard within the meaning of sections 937 and 938 of this title and other applicable provisions of law. Subject to the provisions of sections 3904 and 3912 of this title, while assigned to duty, qualified Auxiliary pilots shall be deemed to be Coast Guard pilots.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 556, § 828; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 407, Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3925; renumbered § 3909 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, §§ 119(b), 123(b)(2), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236, 4240.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 266a (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 7A, as added Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 4, 58 Stat. 760).
The last clause of said section is eliminated because it might be construed to exempt planes of members from being licensed according to law.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282, § 123(b)(2), substituted “sections 937 and 938” for “sections 646 and 647” and “sections 3904 and 3912” for “sections 823a and 831”.
Pub. L. 115–282, § 119(b), renumbered section 828 of this title as this section.
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “Any aircraft, while assigned to authorized Coast Guard duty shall be deemed to be a vessel of the Coast Guard within the meaning of section 646 of this title.”
14 U.S.C. § 3910 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3910. Radio station deemed government station
Any radio station, while assigned to authorized Coast Guard duty shall be deemed to be a radio station of the Coast Guard and a “government station” within the meaning of section 305 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 305).
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 556, § 829; Pub. L. 94–546, § 1(38), Oct. 18, 1976, 90 Stat. 2522; Pub. L. 99–640, § 10(a)(8), Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3549; renumbered § 3910, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 266b (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 7B, as added Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 4, 58 Stat. 760).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 829 of this title as this section.
1986—Pub. L. 99–640 substituted “section” for “Section”.
1976—Pub. L. 94–546 substituted “Section 305 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 305)” for “chapter 5, of Title 47”.
14 U.S.C. § 3912 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3912. Assignment and performance of duties
No member of the Auxiliary, solely by reason of such membership, shall be vested with, or exercise, any right, privilege, power, or duty vested in or imposed upon the personnel of the Coast Guard or the Reserve, except that any such member may, under applicable regulations, be assigned duties, which, after appropriate training and examination, he has been found competent to perform, to effectuate the purposes of the Auxiliary. No member of the Auxiliary shall be placed in charge of a motorboat, yacht, aircraft, or radio station assigned to Coast Guard duty unless he has been specifically designated by authority of the Commandant to perform such duty. Members of the Auxiliary, when assigned to duties as herein authorized shall, unless otherwise limited by the Commandant, be vested with the same power and authority, in the execution of such duties, as members of the regular Coast Guard assigned to similar duty. When any member of the Auxiliary is assigned to such duty he may, pursuant to regulations issued by the Secretary, be paid actual necessary traveling expenses, including a per diem allowance in conformity with standardized Government travel regulations in lieu of subsistence, while traveling and while on duty away from his home. No per diem shall be paid for any period during which quarters and subsistence in kind are furnished by the Government, and no per diem shall be paid for any period while such member is performing duty on a vessel.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 556, § 831; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 404(b), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3924; renumbered § 3912, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 268 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 9, 55 Stat. 10; July 11, 1941, ch. 290, § 10(1), 55 Stat. 587; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 6, 58 Stat. 761).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 831 of this title as this section.
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 struck out “specific” after “be assigned” and after “when assigned to”.
14 U.S.C. § 3913 (COAST GUARD)
§ 3913. Injury or death in line of duty
When any member of the Auxiliary is physically injured or dies as a result of physical injury incurred while performing any duty to which he has been assigned by competent Coast Guard authority, such member or his beneficiary shall be entitled to the same benefits provided for temporary members of the Reserve who suffer physical injury or death resulting from physical injury incurred incident to service. Members of the Auxiliary who incur physical injury or contract sickness or disease while performing any duty to which they have been assigned by competent Coast Guard authority shall be entitled to the same hospital treatment afforded members of the Coast Guard. The performance of a duty as the term is used in this section includes time engaged in traveling back and forth between the place of assigned duty and the permanent residence of a member of the Auxiliary.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 556, § 832; Pub. L. 93–283, § 1(15), May 14, 1974, 88 Stat. 141; Pub. L. 98–557, § 15(a)(3)(D), Oct. 30, 1984, 98 Stat. 2865; Pub. L. 104–324, title IV, § 404(c), Oct. 19, 1996, 110 Stat. 3924; renumbered § 3913, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 119(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4236.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 270 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 11, as added Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 7, 58 Stat. 761).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 832 of this title as this section.
1996—Pub. L. 104–324 struck out “specific” after “performing any” in two places and after “performance of a”.
1984—Pub. L. 98–557 substituted reference to members for reference to officers and enlisted men after “treatment afforded”.
1974—Pub. L. 93–283 included time engaged in traveling back and forth between the place of assigned duty and the permanent residence of a member of the Auxiliary as the performance of a specific duty.
14 U.S.C. § 4101 (COAST GUARD)
§ 4101. Flags; pennants; uniforms and insignia
The Secretary may prescribe one or more suitable distinguishing flags, pennants, or other identifying insignia to be displayed by the motorboats, yachts, aircraft, and radio stations owned by members of the Auxiliary and one or more suitable insignia which may be worn by members of the Reserve or the Auxiliary, and may prescribe one or more suitable uniforms which may be worn by members of the Auxiliary. Such flags, pennants, uniforms, and insignia may be furnished by the Coast Guard at actual cost, and the proceeds received therefor shall be credited to current appropriations from which purchase of these articles is authorized.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 557, § 891; renumbered § 4101, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 120(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4237.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 352 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title III, § 302, 55 Stat. 13; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 9, 58 Stat. 761).
Said section has been divided. The first two sentences are placed in this section. The last sentence is placed in section 892 of this title.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 891 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 4102 (COAST GUARD)
§ 4102. Penalty
Whoever, without proper authority, flies from any building, aircraft, motorboat, yacht, or other vessel, any flag or pennant or displays any identifying insignia or wears any uniform or insignia of the Reserve or the Auxiliary shall be fined not more than $500.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 557, § 892; renumbered § 4102, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 120(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4237.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 352 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title III, § 302, 55 Stat. 13; Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 9, 58 Stat. 761).
Said section has been divided. The last sentence is placed in this section. The first two sentences are placed in section 891 of this title. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 892 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 4103 (COAST GUARD)
§ 4103. Limitation on rights of members of the Auxiliary and temporary members of the Reserve
Members of the Auxiliary and temporary members of the Reserve shall be entitled only to such rights, privileges, and benefits as are specifically set forth for them in this title or as may be specifically provided for them in any other Act of Congress. Any Act of Congress which grants rights, privileges, or benefits generally to military personnel, or among others, to personnel of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Reserve, without specifically granting such rights, privileges, or benefits to members of the Auxiliary or temporary members of the Reserve, shall not be deemed applicable to members of the Auxiliary or to temporary members of the Reserve.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 557, § 893; renumbered § 4103, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 120(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4237.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 271 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title I, § 12, as added Sept. 30, 1944, ch. 453, § 8, 58 Stat. 761).
Temporary members of the Reserve are included within the provisions of this section.
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 893 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 4104 (COAST GUARD)
§ 4104. Availability of facilities and appropriations
The services and facilities of and appropriations for the Coast Guard shall be available to effectuate the purposes of the Reserve and the Auxiliary.
(Aug. 4, 1949, ch. 393, 63 Stat. 557, § 894; renumbered § 4104, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 120(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4237.)
heading: Historical and Revision Notes
text: Based on title 14, U.S.C., 1946 ed., § 354 (Feb. 19, 1941, ch. 8, title III, § 304, 55 Stat. 14).
Changes were made in phraseology. 81st Congress, House Report No. 557.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 894 of this title as this section.
14 U.S.C. § 4903 (COAST GUARD)
§ 4903. Authorization of personnel end strengths
(a) For each fiscal year, Congress shall authorize the strength for active duty personnel of the Coast Guard as of the end of that fiscal year. Amounts may be appropriated for a fiscal year to or for the use of active duty personnel of the Coast Guard only if the end strength for active duty personnel for that fiscal year has been authorized by law. If at the end of any fiscal year there is in effect a declaration of war or national emergency, the President may defer the effectiveness of any end-strength limitation with respect to that fiscal year prescribed by law for any military or civilian component of the Coast Guard, for a period not to exceed 6 months after the end of the war or termination of the national emergency.
(b)
(1) Congress shall authorize the average military training student loads for the Coast Guard for each fiscal year. That authorization is required for student loads for the following individual training categories:
(A) Recruit and specialized training.
(B) Flight training.
(C) Professional training in military and civilian institutions.
(D) Officer acquisition training.
(2) Amounts may be appropriated for a fiscal year for use in training military personnel of the Coast Guard in the categories referred to in paragraph (1) only if the average student loads for the Coast Guard for that fiscal year have been authorized by law.
(Added Pub. L. 97–295, § 2(20)(A), Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1302, § 661; amended Pub. L. 107–295, title I, § 105(a), Nov. 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2085; renumbered § 2703, Pub. L. 114–120, title I, § 101(c), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 31; renumbered § 4903, Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 121(b), Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4238.)
text: Historical and Revision Notes
Revised Section
Source (U.S. Code)
Source (Statutes at Large)
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14:ch. 11(note).
Sept. 10, 1976, Pub. L. 94–406, § 6, 90 Stat. 1236.
The words “after fiscal year 1977” are omitted as executed. The word “Amounts” is substituted for “funds” for clarity and consistency.
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 2703 of this title as this section.
2016—Pub. L. 114–120 renumbered section 661 of this title as this section.
2002—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 107–295 inserted at end “If at the end of any fiscal year there is in effect a declaration of war or national emergency, the President may defer the effectiveness of any end-strength limitation with respect to that fiscal year prescribed by law for any military or civilian component of the Coast Guard, for a period not to exceed 6 months after the end of the war or termination of the national emergency.”
14 U.S.C. § 4904 (COAST GUARD)
§ 4904. Authorized levels of military strength and training
(a) Active Duty Strength.—
The Coast Guard is authorized an end-of-year strength for active duty personnel of 43,000 for fiscal year 2018 and 44,500 for fiscal year 2019.
(b) Military Training Student Loads.—
The Coast Guard is authorized average military training student loads for each of fiscal years 2018 and 2019 as follows:
(1) For recruit and special training, 2,500 student years.
(2) For flight training, 165 student years.
(3) For professional training in military and civilian institutions, 350 student years.
(4) For officer acquisition, 1,200 student years.
(Added Pub. L. 114–120, title I, § 101(a), Feb. 8, 2016, 130 Stat. 29, § 2704; renumbered § 4904 and amended Pub. L. 115–282, title I, § 121(b), title II, § 203, Dec. 4, 2018, 132 Stat. 4238, 4242.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2018—Pub. L. 115–282 renumbered section 2704 of this title as this section.
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 115–282, § 203(1), substituted “for fiscal year 2018 and 44,500 for fiscal year 2019” for “for each of fiscal years 2016 and 2017”.
Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 115–282, § 203(2), substituted “fiscal years 2018 and 2019” for “fiscal years 2016 and 2017” in introductory provisions.