U.S. COAST GUARD
The smallest of all military
branches – each job becomes very
important and selective
SEMPER PARATUS – “ALWAYS
READY”
Coast Guard Hymn
Mission
• Part of the Department of Homeland Security
• Duties:
• Protects/ patrols all types of waterways in America and other
countries
• Search and Rescue
• Stops crime over seas
• Drug deals
• Environmental protection
• Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
• Protects America’s fisheries/estuaries
Benefits
• Salary
• Same pay grade as other military members
• Active Duty members earn more than Reserve Duty members
• Benefits
• Money for college
• Free healthcare
• Life insurance
• Free Travel
Basic Requirements
• U.S. Citizen/Resident Alien
• Active Duty: 17-29
• Reserve Duty: 17-39
• High School Diploma
• NO more than 2 dependents
• Pass ASVAB test
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
• Pass Medical Exam
Physical Requirements
A. Push Ups
• Male: 29
• Female: 15
B. Sits Ups
• Male:38
• Female: 32
C. 1.5 Mile Run
• Male: 12:51
• Female: 15:26
D. Sit and Reach
• Male: 16.50 in.
• Female: 19.29 in.
E. Complete Swim Circuit
• 5 ft Jump
• 100m Swim
• Tread for 5 minutes
Career Fields
• Law
• Environmental
• Engineering
• Command, Control,
Communications and
Computers
• Computer & Information
Technologies
• Intelligence
• Marine Safety
Career Fields - Video
• Intelligence
• Marine Safety
• Aviation
• Divers
• Captains (Crew)
• Operations Afloat
• Operations Ashore
• Reserve Program
Management
Training Options
• Boot Camp
• Personal Challenges
• Classroom Challenges
• Coast Guard Academy
• Location: New London,
Connecticut
• 4-year Bachelor of Science
Degree
• Officer Candidate School
• 17 week training
• A School
• Swim School
Bootcamp
• Basic Training
• Sexton Hall, Cape Mae, NJ
• 8 weeks
• Activities:
• Physically train
• Receive uniforms
• Get haircuts
• Get motivated
• Fill out forms
Bootcamp Video
Coast Guard ROTC
• None exist
Coast Guard Academy
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New London, CT
Ranked as top college
Full Scholarship
No bootcamp
ACT 29, SAT 1950
Must serve 5 years
• Fields of Study
• Engineering
• Humanities – English, Law, Government, Language
• Government
• Management – Economics, Finance, Information Technology
• Math
• Science
• Strategic Intelligence Studies – National Defense and Security
Officer Candidate School
Entrance Requirements:
• Must obtain 4 year degree from civilian college (or) already be
enlisted in the USCG
• Interview process
• Ages 21-35
• GPA: 2.5 or higher
• ASVAB Score: 109
OCS
• 17 week training
• Must serve for minimum 3 years
• May be assigned to a ship, flight training, to a staff job, or to an
operations ashore billet
Advanced “A”-School
• Specialized training in a specific field
• 47 training days over 9.3 weeks
Curriculum:
• Leadership
• Security
• Law Enforcement
• Weapons Proficiency
• Physical Fitness
• Training and Administration
• Communications
• Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection
• Safety
A-School
Rescue Divers
Eligibility Criteria
• 18 weeks
• U.S. Citizen
• Men and WOMEN
• Complete boot camp first
• Minimum ASVAB Score: 104-110
• Must have endorsement from commanding officer
• Normal Color Perception
• Able to Possess Firearm
A School Video
• 24 months of obligated service
For More Information…
go to www.gocoastguard.com