Crew augmentation - Auxilarists train for and serve as boat crew members on many Coast Guard vessels.
	Radio Watch standers -   Auxilarists train for and serve as watch standers at Coast Guard facilities such as Station Golden Gate, Station Rio Vista and Station San Francisco.
	Marine Safety -  Auxilarists train for and support Coast Guard marine safety activities.
	Administrative Support -  Auxilarists train for and support administrative activities at the DIRAUX (Director of Auxiliary) office, Group San Francisco and other USCG facilities.
	Safety Patrols -  Auxilarists perform safety patrols under control of USCG stations to aid boaters with potential or actual problems when underway.
	Mobile Patrols -  Auxilarists perform mobile radio patrols to support USCG Search and Rescue operations. These patrols often coordinate with other state agencies over pre-assigned radio networks.
	Air Operations -  Auxilarists fly their own aircraft to aid in Search and Rescue operations and to transport selected USCG members for official functions.
	Aids to Navigation -  Auxilarists monitor all navigation aids for potential problems. They are responsible for verifying proper operation of privately owned navigation aids.
	Search and Rescue coordination - Auxiliary watchstanders work directly with Group San Francisco and Coast Guard stations to coordinate supporting Auxiliary resources.
	Training - Auxiliary personnel and vessels assist the Coast Guard in training their people for Search and Rescue activities.
	Regatta Support - Auxiliary vessels and mobile patrols help the Coast Guard control boating activities associated with events such as Opening Day, Fleet Week, and boat races.

The Coast Guard is continually finding new ways for the Auxiliary to provide support. This allows them to provide improved services and to concentrate their limited personnel's efforts on critical activities. At the same time it provides Auxiliary members an opportunity to become directly involved in daily Coast Guard activities.