GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE COAST GUARD www.gocoastguard.com This is the official Coast Guard Recruiting website. Good information abounds. Also has a page for parents.
Find a recruiter When you are ready to take the next step, or have a personal question you had rather not post in a public form, you can contact your local recruiting office here.
A school Information Good information for A school questions.
MEPS What is a day at MEPS like? Good information and a couple of videos at this official MEPCOM website. Also a good page for parents to better understand.
Recruiting on youtube Coast Guard has gone new age! This website has some good information on the Coast Guard in Video format. Most Rate videos are published here. Those that are not are in the process of being developed.
Weight Standards This is a link to the Coast Guard weight standard.
Tattoo Policy This is a link directly to the Coast Guards policy on tattoos, body modifications, etc. Good info!
Helmsman Manual A very good read for those attending Boot Camp. Your recruiter will give you one when you DEP/Swear in. You must take this with you to boot camp. Pages 14-17 are required knowledge BEFORE you get to Cape May.
TRACEN Yorktown Training center Yorktown's web page. Good to know info on this page.
TRACEN Petaluma Training Center Petaluma's web page.
ATTC E. City NC Aviation Technical Training Center. For the Aviation enthusiasts!
Boot Camp Website Coast Guard Boot Camp, Cape May NJ. Good information! (also includes blogs)
Unit breakdown by district Check out his link for a closer look at our units and where they are located.
PUB1. An excellent publication on the history of the USCG from past to present. Excellent coverage of missions and roles and responsibility's. A VERY GOOD READ!
Vr,
Chuck
These poor, plain men, dwellers upon the lonely sands of Hatteras, took their lives in their hands, and, at the most imminent risk crossed the most tumultuous sea…and all for what? That others might live to see home and friends. — Annual Report of the U.S. Life- Saving Service, 1885
Recruiting Website Read here for answers to the most often asked questions about joining the Coast Guard!
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