Hey guys,

Question here, from across the Pond - is it possible to join the USCG as an Officer if you are a foreign citizen, in my case British. I'm currently serving in the Royal Navy, but various things about this service and this country are getting to me - I was wondering idly what the prospects were?

Thanks in advance

D Williams

You would have to be a citizen to apply for OCS. You could come in enlisted, but you would have to become a citizen in order to re-enlist after your four years are up.

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Mr. Williams,

Welcome to our happy forum. Even if the transition isn't possible for you, for whatever reason, feel free to post. I'm sure there are a lot of us that would like to hear about the Royal Navy. Welcome aboard, sir. Thank you for your service to your country and ours since we work pretty closely together.

Macie

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My absolute pleasure, any questions feel free to ask, i've not worked with the USCG yet, but I've heard very good things from the people that have, especially in the Caribbean on the drug interdiction role - and the USN chaps i've worked with have been excellent as well (and good fun with the drinks as an aside ;) )

I know we do miitary exchange tours with royal navy and air force pilots. Maybe you can find another type of exchange program.

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