The overarching mission of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is to contribute to the safety and security of our citizens, ports, waterways and coastal regions.

We will balance our missions of Recreational Boating Safety and Coast Guard Support with Maritime Homeland Security and other challenges that emerge as a result of our growing understanding of changes required in the post-9/11 era.
 

On September 13, 2006, Admiral Thad Allen, Commandant issued a new Auxiliary Policy Statement which states that "Fittingly, the core strategic purpose of the Auxiliary is to continuously hone its expertise to perform three prioritized functions:

1. Promote and improve recreational boating safety;
2. Support Coast Guard maritime homeland security efforts; and
3. Support the Coast Guard’s operational, administrative, and logistical requirements."