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Do you get to choose where you are stationed in the Coast Guard?
Every Coast Guard recruit gets to pick his or her first duty station. The catch is that it’s from a very short list of where they need non rated personnel. When you get close to graduation “the list” gets posted. Then each recruit picks their first duty station from that list in the order of your company ranking.
How often do Coast Guard pilots move?
As a CG pilot (O-1 to O-4) expect to move every 4 years (or 3 if OCONUS). Additionally, PCS moves occur during the summer.
Does the Coast Guard travel?
The Coast Guard mainly operates within the U.S. and its waterways, whereas the Navy’s missions require its personnel, vessels and aircraft to travel all around the world.
Do Coast Guard officers move a lot?
Officers are re-assigned every two to four years to a position of more responsibility. You’ll normally move when reassigned, and moving is stressful and can disrupt family routine. Moving is also an opportunity to experience a new places, people, history and culture, greatly enriching your family’s life.
How often do coast guards come home?
CG members do not get to go home every night. Depending on their unit, they may be gone from a couple of days to upwards of a year. THREE- “At least you know your spouse is safe and not in danger.”
How much do you have to weigh to join the Coast Guard?
Coast Guard Height And Weight Requirements
| Height (inches) | Minimum Screening Weight (lbs.) | Maximum Screening Weight (lbs.) |
|---|---|---|
| 60 | 97 | 141 |
| 61 | 100 | 145 |
| 62 | 104 | 150 |
| 63 | 107 | 155 |
How long are Coast Guard shifts?
The work day usually is 8 hours. Unless your on call at a small boat station then your there 24 hours.
What are the requirements to join the Coast Guard as a pilot?
The age for the DCA path is 21-34 years old. Height: Pilots are required to be between 62″ and 77″ due to ejection seat limitations. Weight: Weight limits are the same for enlisted entry and are based on factors such as gender, height and body fat. Find the chart here. Education: A high school diploma is required to join the Coast Guard.
Did you know these 3 things you didn’t know about coast guards?
Here are a few things you might not have known about them. 1. THE COAST GUARD HAS A REAL PROBLEM WITH AARON BURR. Alexander Hamilton is the father of the Coast Guard. In Federalist No. 12, Hamilton posited that a “few armed vessels, judiciously stationed at the entrances of our ports, might at a small expense be made useful sentinels of the laws.”
Does the US Coast Guard have any overseas operations?
The US Coast Guard has cutters that make foreign ports of all just like the US Navy, particularly our polar ice breakers. We also have a few overseas billets, but they are very rare. The majority of our operations are focused on the United States and its Territories.
What are the duties of a Coast Guard helicopter pilot?
The U.S. Coast Guard is a military branch under the Department of the Navy that is charged with protecting the ports, waterways and coastlines of the United States. Helicopter pilots are essential to supporting this mission and other roles of the Coast Guard, including search and rescue and drug interdiction.
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