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.