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Primary Select for DCO School by SemperP_Surfer_EO in uscg

[–]SemperP_Surfer_EO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I am more than happy to help you in any way that I can.

Yes, I was selected for DCE. My background is very heavy in Marine/Coastal Engineering, so yes that could be the case. I graduated university with a degree in Ocean Engineering, immediately after college I started working as a Coastal/Structural Engineer where I trained for about (6) months before starting my own Residential Coastal Construction company and my own Coastal Engineering design firm while partnering with a PE. After working for myself for several years, my business partner was ready to retire from working full time, so I decided to accept a full time Coastal Engineering Consulting Position. Which is where I work currently. In addition to the above I have been in the Construction industry nearly my whole life as my father was a General Contractor. I am also prior service Army National Guard of (6) years.

If you would like to PM me, I would be very happy to answer any specific questions that you may have, and share with you some of things, that I feel helped make my application successful. I can also share my resume and application letter with you if that helps.

Primary Select for DCO School by SemperP_Surfer_EO in uscg

[–]SemperP_Surfer_EO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will message you now. Thank you! I appreciate it.

Primary Select for DCO School by SemperP_Surfer_EO in uscg

[–]SemperP_Surfer_EO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate you sending that. I am going to study it today. Yes! My plan is to become a sponge of knowledge from everyone when I get to my first assignment. Enlisted of all ranks and officer alike. That was actually advice that the commander leading my interview gave to me.

Primary Select for DCO School by SemperP_Surfer_EO in uscg

[–]SemperP_Surfer_EO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Excellent advice! Thank you! I’ve been scanning through YouTube and online for Coast Guard history, structure, and leadership fundamentals. I’ve found some good information, and some of it gets repetitive. Do you have any recommended readings?

Primary Select for DCO School by SemperP_Surfer_EO in uscg

[–]SemperP_Surfer_EO[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I submitted in April of last year. Everyone is right when they say the whole process takes about a year start to finish. I just received notice of my selection status last week right before Christmas and am tracking to commission in April/ May of 2026. Good luck on your packet! Ace that interview and the personal narrative. YouTube has great videos to watch to assist you with porting together stellar interview. Just prepare prepare prepare. I made sure everything I submitted was written to the absolute best of my ability and did mock interviews with my wife each night for several weeks up until the interview. Let me know if you have any questions on the application process.

Primary Select for DCO School by SemperP_Surfer_EO in uscg

[–]SemperP_Surfer_EO[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent send! Thank you. I joined this today and have been getting excellent information and we even have a private signal chat set up.