5.03—Purpose.

The Auxiliary was created in order to assist the Coast Guard to:
(a) Promote safety and to effect rescues on and over the high seas and on navigable waters.
(b) Promote efficiency in the operation of motorboats and yachts.
(c) Foster a wider knowledge of, and better compliance with, the laws, rules, and regulations governing the operation of motorboats and yachts.
(d) Facilitate other operations of the Coast Guard.