USCG Auxiliary and US Power Squadrons Safety Inspections

What do the USCG Auxiliary and US Power Squadrons primarily perform?

A) Boat repairs. B) Safety inspections. C) Marine law enforcement. D) Environmental cleanup.

Final answer:

The USCG Auxiliary and US Power Squadrons primarily perform safety inspections. They ensure vessels meet safety standards and are seaworthy but don’t enforce marine laws, repair boats, or clean the environment.

The USCG Auxiliary and US Power Squadrons primarily perform Safety inspections (B). These organizations are connected to the Department of Homeland Security and have roles to ensure the safety and legality of seafaring vessels, but do not perform boat repairs (A), marine law enforcement (C), or environmental cleanup (D). Their main function is to provide a voluntary organization of uniformed auxiliary individuals who can enhance the safety and security of U.S. citizens, ports, and waterways. They achieve this goal through conducting safety inspections of boats to ensure they meet all federal and state safety requirements and are seaworthy.

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