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: Reserve Duty: 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: in. Female: 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 - VideoVideo 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 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 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: Must have endorsement from commanding officer Normal Color Perception Able to Possess Firearm 24 months of obligated service A School Video

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