So, you want to join the Coast Guard.

Anteupp · Mar 16, 2015

95 taco here's the current A-school list and the estimated wait times for classes to start. A lot of non-rates I know and work with now have been in for 2 yrs+ and haven't had the chance to go to a school yet.

http://www.uscg.mil/epm/docs/a-schoollist.pdf

Just to give you an idea you wouldn't be headed for a school for a minimum of 1 1/2 - 2 yrs. A lot more goes into you becoming a ME3 than just going to school and graduating. Now it is a prerequisite to get your EPME test done before school. Just make sure you do your homework before signing the dotted line. Have any questions about the non rate life shoot me a PM

uscg2008 · Mar 22, 2015

^^^^^^^this^^^^^

95 taco · Mar 22, 2015

Thanks for the info guys, definitely researching it very heavily before I make any decisions.

dirtysn1pes · Mar 22, 2015

uscg2008 said: ↑

Aviation is the best thing in the CG. I love working on helos, it's definitely a challenging and rewarding job, especially when you see the faces of the people that other wise would not have made it back to their families. There is def a little bit political b s just like another place. But in aviation we def look after each other and are a more tight nit community compared to the boat world.
I am an aviation maintenance technician (AMT) and we do pretty much anything on the helo. From structures and airframe to powerplant, rotor drives and landing gear. We even do a little electrical too, while the AETs do mostly only just avionics and electrical. We all fly as aircrew as well. Training is done at "A school" which is in Elizabeth City, NC 8 months of hands on and classroom training. It's more of a general training, then you can got to "C schools" after that for more specific airframes and systems. There are a bunch of civilian jobs that one could do after they get the A and P lisence which you can get while you are still in with the help of tuition assistance.
But, before he gets to go to aviation training he will have to be a non rate e-2/e-3 while he waits on the list for a while to go to school. So while he is waiting for orders to school he will have to either be stationed on a boat or at a boat station as a seaman or fireman.
Please feel free to hit me up if he has anymore questions.
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Rotor heads.......

uscg2008 · Mar 30, 2015

Haters gana hate

Asta · Apr 1, 2015

I've been thinking about joining for a little while now. Haven't seen a recruiter in person yet because the closest one is 5 hours away but I've talked to them on the phone. Most interested in the Maritime enforcement specialist. Anybody in here doing that? I'll be graduating highschool in about a month but I have 30 hours of college credit need to talk to a recruiter if that will help much to qualify me for OCS. The running in boot camp is going to be the worst part for me. (Offensive linemen don't run much) even if I wanted to go to college the new GI Bill would let me go after 3 years so that's always a plus. My buddy just got out of his schooling for the Navy so he's been trying to persuade me to do that but CG is definitely my first choice. Thanks for any comments

mlbdriver · Apr 1, 2015

Best job in the world!!!
Coast Guard is like one big family. Very proud to be apart of such a great organization. Semperparatus!

dirtysn1pes · Apr 1, 2015

Asta said: ↑

I've been thinking about joining for a little while now. Haven't seen a recruiter in person yet because the closest one is 5 hours away but I've talked to them on the phone. Most interested in the Maritime enforcement specialist. Anybody in here doing that? I'll be graduating highschool in about a month but I have 30 hours of college credit need to talk to a recruiter if that will help much to qualify me for OCS. The running in boot camp is going to be the worst part for me. (Offensive linemen don't run much) even if I wanted to go to college the new GI Bill would let me go after 3 years so that's always a plus. My buddy just got out of his schooling for the Navy so he's been trying to persuade me to do that but CG is definitely my first choice. Thanks for any comments
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Coast guard is a good gig man. As far as OCS goes it is a pretty competitive process and it requires a degree. The ME rating primarily is involved in the law enforcement side of the coast guard. Best thing to do is talk to a recruiter and get the ball rolling. You can always back out if you don't think it's for you. And if you do make the decision to join just keep an open mind to what you would want to do. It's better to see the coast guard from the inside before being set on a rate. Good luck!

Asta · Apr 3, 2015

Thanks for the reply Garrett. I called the recruiter I have talked to before today but no answer I filled out the packet they sent me. I will definitely get in touch with him and set up a meeting. (Nola trip soon) as far as the rate i will for sure keep an open mind. Thanks

SanToy671 · Apr 4, 2015

uscg2008 said: ↑

Aviation is the best thing in the CG. I love working on helos, it's definitely a challenging and rewarding job, especially when you see the faces of the people that other wise would not have made it back to their families. There is def a little bit political b s just like another place. But in aviation we def look after each other and are a more tight nit community compared to the boat world.
I am an aviation maintenance technician (AMT) and we do pretty much anything on the helo. From structures and airframe to powerplant, rotor drives and landing gear. We even do a little electrical too, while the AETs do mostly only just avionics and electrical. We all fly as aircrew as well. Training is done at "A school" which is in Elizabeth City, NC 8 months of hands on and classroom training. It's more of a general training, then you can got to "C schools" after that for more specific airframes and systems. There are a bunch of civilian jobs that one could do after they get the A and P lisence which you can get while you are still in with the help of tuition assistance.
But, before he gets to go to aviation training he will have to be a non rate e-2/e-3 while he waits on the list for a while to go to school. So while he is waiting for orders to school he will have to either be stationed on a boat or at a boat station as a seaman or fireman.
Please feel free to hit me up if he has anymore questions.
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Thanks uscg2008. Forwarded to him. We'll see what he does.

Sje1124 · Apr 4, 2015

BM is the only way to go.....

uscg2008 · May 7, 2015

This guy

CUMMINGS 808 · May 7, 2015

BM's where you at!?

Sje1124 · May 8, 2015

uscg2008 said: ↑

This guy
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Rotor head

uscg2008 · May 10, 2015

Haters gana hate

satanstaco · Sep 9, 2015

BMs are everywhere including here.

drknsurfur · Oct 3, 2015

CUMMINGS 808 said: ↑

BM's where you at!?
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here =)

Sje1124 · Oct 3, 2015

Loved being a BM

BMLS · Oct 12, 2015

Great thread!

As with previous post, I'm happy to answer questions regarding the active duty and reserve side. I'm a reserve MST (marine science technician), out of Charleston with previous active duty cutter time.
It seems there are plenty of talented folks interested in OCS, post college. As someone that had this route on their mind, I encourage you to enlist and put in your package after several years of working in the fleet. USCG OCS is highly competitive and BS/BA degrees are dime a dozen now, your chances of getting picked up as prior enlisted are much higher than non-enlisted. Second, consider the USCG Reserves, OCS is three weeks compared to active duty 17 weeks. Lots of opportunity if you're willing to be flexible.
Small tips and advice: remember who you're working for in the end. It's an awesome branch, with outstanding people; take care of your shipmates; pick your rate-pick your fate.

tcBob · Nov 3, 2015

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/loc...ast-Guard-Dedication-San-Diego-340004732.html

The United States Postal Service (USPS) will bestow an honor on the U.S. Coast Guard at a special ceremony in San Diego this week, dedicating a Forever Stamp to the branch of the Armed Forces.

The stamp dedication is set to take place Thursday at 10 a.m. at the Coast Guard Hangar in downtown San Diego. The stamp – which depicts the Coast Guard’s cutter Eagle, a three-masted sailing ship known as “America’s Tall Ship,” and a MH-65 Dolphin rescue helicopter – honors the role of the U.S. Coast Guard in protecting the security of our nation.

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