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"Semper Paratus Always Ready"

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Coast Guards mission is simple yet powerful: "Protect.Defend. Save." their interests are critical to our nation's security, economy, and prosperity.

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Recruit training is a 53-day program designed to transform America's civilian volunteers into military members of the United States Coast Guard.

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Why You Should Join the U S  Coast Guard. Now is the Time!

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a group of members typically have a stand at public events such as baseball games, high school visitations in formal attire. details are listed in video.

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Army represents ground, Navy and Coast Guard represent water, Air Force represents the space force, Marines acts as a blend between water and land branches by guarding both.

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To make sure you're ready for anything the job demands, the Coast Guard has rigorous eligibility standards.

Tattoos

There's no limit on the number of tattoos you can have, but there are location restrictions and decency standards.

Fitness Standards

Physical fitness is important to military readiness. The Coast Guard's fitness standards can be challenging, so start training your body early in the enlistment process.

Enlisted

At boot camp, enlisted recruits are expected to perform:

One minute of push-ups (men: 29, women: 15)

One minute of sit-ups (men: 38, women 32)

1.5-mile timed run (men: 12:51, women: 15:26)

Officer

At Officer Candidate School (OCS), officer candidates are expected to perform:

Cadence push-ups: one second down, one second up (men: 30, women: 20)

Two minutes of sit-ups (men: 60, women: 60)

1.5-mile timed run (men: 10:59, women: 12:49)

Swimming

Both boot camp and OCS include swim training. If you are uncomfortable in the water, you may benefit from strengthening your abilities before arrival.

Waivers

Coast Guard Recruiting Command can authorize case-by-case waivers to certain entrance standards for otherwise strong candidates. Your recruiter will determine if any are appropriate for you.

Launch your career. Earn great benefits.

The Coast Guard offers you the chance to learn, lead, and launch a great career. You'll get specialized training in fields like law enforcement, environmental science, engineering, healthcare, and more-plus benefits like tuition assistance, 30 days of paid vacation annually, and medical, dental, and vision care.

Have any questions about how to join? Need more information? We're here to help.

U.S. Coast Guard Ethos

In Service to our Nation

With Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty

We protect

We defend

We save

We are Semper Paratus

We are the United States Coast Guard

SEMPER PARATUS - ALWAYS READY

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To make sure you're ready for anything the job demands, the Coast Guard has rigorous eligibility standards. There's no limit on the number of tattoos you can have, but there are location restrictions and decency standards. Physical fitness is important to military readiness.

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36 or higher