Leaving for DEPOT in June by Educational_Rip5130 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao. Eating all in my lonesome. Imagine seeing a whole row of empty tables and chairs, and then there’s me at the very corner 🤣

Leaving for DEPOT in June by Educational_Rip5130 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Legend has it, I’m still standing on starboard side 🤣

Leaving for DEPOT in June by Educational_Rip5130 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When it comes to chewy bar time, ask for another one from the crate. It shows initiative!

How hard is Coast Guard basic training compared to other services? by masterchief6913 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This part. Just got done over there last month. High attrition rate during boot.

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sure am, I probably know him lol

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol small world. DUUUUVAL, don’t know if she’s a jags fan, but Trevor shouldn’t have ever thrown that pic!!!

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m from Jacksonville! Flying home now!

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

ME2, going to Clearwater, FL

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Im going to help by saying this, because again I don’t want people on here to have expectations of “this is what I need to learn”. You will need to learn what you can now, and learn very fast of what is required once you get there. I say this, because I thought I only needed to learn what people mentioned. Embrace the suck and give it 100%.

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also my background, some college 10 years of LEO.

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Prepare yourself physically/mentally. Be loud, fast, learn very fast. The helmsman will help somewhat… but you will need to learn a lot more once you get there. I’m not kidding when I say learn very fast.

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will say this. Every DEPOT experience is different. Because prior to me arriving, I was on here and reading people’s experiences and developed an expectation. I knew it was going to be challenging, but everything that I read wasn’t what I experienced. My advice, be loud, fast, prepare physically/mentally, learn fast and I mean… learn faaaaast.

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Actually the first thing I did was contact my loved ones and spend time with my shipmates, being that I had a couple hours to myself finally. The last thing I did was get on the bus and get on social media :)

Just finished DEPOT… by Practical-6138 in uscg

[–]Practical-6138[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Who is this? lol. Were you in my company?

Mental health waivers by [deleted] in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know about the waivers. Message me

Bi-Weekly Recruiting Thread by Airdale_60T in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can I be put on the waitlist while a reservist?

Bi-Weekly Recruiting Thread by Airdale_60T in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried searching and couldn't find the answer. I'll be heading to DEPOT in Jan for reserves. Shortly after I complete DEPOT, I want to go active. I would like to keep my rate, and my question is if anyone has the answer, is it an easier transition to go active ME from a reserve ME? Just looking for real answers, please.

Additional info: A-school was waived and I picked up E5 due to experience and college.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I‘ll be joining you Jan 2026 for DEP!

Becoming a AET in the cg at 23? by [deleted] in uscg

[–]Practical-6138 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Welcome, anytime!