COMDTINST 6010.2B
services providers (e.g., EMTs, Paramedics, First Responders, etc.)). However, Auxiliary
members possessing these allied health care skills may volunteer to work in Coast Guard health
care facilities in accordance with 1.B.21.a and f of reference (a).
b. As the missions and responsibilities of the Coast Guard have expanded, so has the need for health
care personnel to not only perform their usual clinical activities but to also be available for
emergency mobilization and/or deployment. During surge operations, Auxiliarist participation
may further augment the health care capabilities of existing Coast Guard clinics and potentially
release active duty health care personnel for operational response or deployment.
c. The Coast Guard Auxiliary is composed of volunteers, some of whom are trained, qualified, and
licensed or registered to perform many of the same health care activities as are performed by
active duty and select reserve personnel. Some Auxiliarists are willing to perform health care
activities on a volunteer basis for the U. S. Coast Guard.
5. AUTHORITY.
a. The Coast Guard Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1996, Title VIII, Sec 802 as codified at 14
USC 822, provides that the "Coast Guard 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... and other support missions authorized by the
Commandant."
b. In accordance with 1.B.21.a and f of reference (a) and 3.C.4.a of reference (b), the
Commandant authorizes the utilization of Auxiliarist in the performance of health care
activities for which they are already trained, found qualified, and licensed, registered or
certified.
6. MECHANISM OF ACCESSION.
a. This program shall recruit Auxiliary health care professionals who are located within 50 miles
of a Coast Guard clinic or sickbay. Restricting proximity reduces program cost and simplifies
the logistics of placing and utilizing requested Auxiliary providers. The 50 mile limit may be
waived based upon the needs of the unit as requested by the clinic or MLC (k) and by direct
approval of Commandant (CG-11).
b. Waiver requests (enclosure 1) shall be submitted by a memorandum from the clinic or sickbay
to Commandant CG-11 through the respective MLC (k). The waiver request shall include the
specific needs of the clinic or sickbay that will be met by the Auxiliarist, the frequency of the
needs, whether funding for travel will be provided by the unit, MLC or at the Auxiliarist's own
expense, and that the Auxiliarist agrees to provide services per the requirements noted in the
waiver request.
c. Auxiliarists who desire to volunteer their health care skills for the Coast Guard, or who desire
more information, should contact the Office of Health Services at: Commandant (CG-112),
U.S. Coast Guard, 2100 2nd Street SW, Washington, DC 20593.
d. Auxiliary health care professionals must be matched to a local Coast Guard clinic or sickbay by
their clinical training and competencies.
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