United States Coast Guard Auxiliary 8th Eastern Region, Division 11, Flotilla 5, Serving Percy Priest Lake

Operations is where all the fun takes place in the Coast Guard Auxiliary mission! Flotilla 11-05 is always ready to take immediate action or offer assistance to the recreational boater or whoever might need assistance on the water.

Members must earn crew and coxswain ratings to qualify for operations. Patrol members are trained in various elements of boat handling and navigation, as well as search and rescue. Training is available in seven operational areas through advanced courses, including weather, communications, and meteorology.

Auxiliary members provide important operational support to the U.S. Coast Guard and are considered members of "Team Coast Guard." Patrols are often called upon for search and rescue assistance. In addition, special patrols may check navigational markers, update charts, or monitor the waters for hazards and environmental pollution.