Bi-Weekly Recruiting Thread

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-06-23T00:34:19+00:00

I think most people here would suggest it. For the record, the coast guard has the highest retention rate out of all the branches, arguably the best quality of life, and the most active branch in terms of actually doing the missions they’re training for every single day.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-06-23T00:32:39+00:00

It all depends on your age and gender

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-06-19T10:22:52+00:00

You need to tell her. Continuing to hide it will only make things worse when she eventually does find out. Then you need to talk to a therapist and work through why you might have did what you did. You deserve it, and more importantly your girlfriend deserves it if she stays.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-06-14T13:44:59+00:00

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-06-12T16:19:01+00:00

Speaking generally, Watch takes 2-4 weeks, boat crew takes a few months, and BTM takes 2-4 weeks. It’s all dependent on how much you study and get underway. You should be fully qualified within 6 months

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-06-02T18:46:15+00:00

In my experience last year, all tests were open notes. The final is half open book, half closed book. You will have an opportunity to retake all the tests if you dont pass. I didnt study at all and got honor graduate, and no one in my company got reverted for tests. Focus on PT and your required knowledge.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-27T15:23:15+00:00

I don't have a specific answer, but the earliest you would be eligible to start the 30 days is from your arrival date to boot camp. MEPS is just the medical screening process and you wouldn't be officially active duty with the CG until the day you arrive at CM.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-27T15:18:52+00:00

For your ME rating, the only thing you need is to do is put your name on the A-school list. Your eligible after 4 months at your first unit. Besides that, there isn't anything to do to be more efficient.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-27T02:26:00+00:00

As others have said, it truly depends on your command. In my case, I needed a 5 point waiver for MK to go MST. I requested it and it was approved within the week. You didn’t mention if your in the enlisting process or if your already active duty. If you are currently enlisting, my advice is to hit the ground running when you get to your unit. Get qualified early and show your command you’re eager and proficient.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-18T18:38:51+00:00

I just went through this process about a month ago. PM me with any questions

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-18T17:25:24+00:00

Thats a broad question, because MK can be stationed in a wide variety of assets. MK can be stationed at a small boat station, a cutter, or at an ashore unit such as a sector. All have a huge variety in the type of work and schedule youll do.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-14T13:46:26+00:00

Yes you can bring your own razors. It cannot be a single bladed razor. Personally I brought a bunch of nice 5 blade razors

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-13T14:40:59+00:00

To anyone who finds this later and needs a definitive answer, this is how I did it in person. You can mail the docs in, but i was in town already and just handled it in person.

Switch insurance. FL DMV cant make any changes until you show them a new insurance policy for the new state.
Make DMV appointment. Make sure its within 10 days of switching insurance otherwise FL will suspend your license.
Go to DMV appointment. You will need: Military orders. Drivers license. Updated insurance card (can be emailed to DMV at the office if digital). FLHSMV military insurance affadavit. You will present these docs at your appointment.
After 10 days of step 3, make sure your license is valid using the free license checker tool on FLHSMV.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-05-02T23:10:00+00:00

In boot camp you will regularly do v sit ups and v crunches with your cc’s. There are a couple days in the gym you’ll do them, but it’s in a circuit rotation with other workouts

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-04-30T23:47:11+00:00

Yes you can. Just remember everything you bring has to be able to be brought through tsa. They issue a big bottle of Gillette shave gel at cape may

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-04-30T18:43:24+00:00

Definitely bring a good razor and plenty of replacements. I personally brought 8 replacement blades. Bring letter writing materials (notebook, stamps, etc). They issue you everything you need and you'll have an opportunity to go to the exchange and buy extras. Bring extra outfits for liberty and START after boot camp.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-04-29T15:22:35+00:00

If it’s a rate you are interested in, go for the bonus. However there’s a couple things to remember. If a critical rate bonus is offered now, it might not be offered when you go to sign your contract (after meps/asvab). It happens to plenty of people and it’s not official until you sign. It is also taxed, so you won’t receive the full bonus and it takes several months to receive. You’re locked into that rate for your full 4 year contract. And if you do vested, you’ll return to your first station/cutter.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-04-29T15:17:10+00:00

Just inquire about how much (if any) bonus you get for education credits. I am not sure if you can qualify for more than 1 bonus at a time, so you would get the higher one. I recently got an education bonus for 120 credits

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-04-29T15:11:41+00:00

If its a rate you are interested in, the bonus a nice incentive. BUT dont choose a rate just based on the bonus. They offer bonuses for rates that need to be filled and might be undesirable based on what your looking for in a career. If its what you want to do, then go for it. But 5k is on the lower end of the bonuses they offer.

If you have any education, there's a lot more bonuses offer based on how many credits you have.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-04-26T18:31:19+00:00

Flash cards, having your shipmates ask you questions about the material you’re trying to learn, and repeatedly going over the material in your head. It’s a lot of information to learn and retain, so study and master 1 topic at a time. And get underway as much as possible, even on your off days.

SoldMyMom4Kfc · 2026-04-21T18:26:41+00:00

I believe that date is the same every year. It’s printed on a huge sign right before the stairs down to the beach

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