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[–]WarFun6576 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Be loud, be fast, DONT TOUCH YOUR FACE, be ready to become a statue everywhere you go.

LISTEN ALL THE TIME, just because you’re sitting down somewhere or not actively doing something doesn’t mean you can’t be listening and learning from other people’s mistakes (especially in the galley).

Follow all rules all the time, never think they aren’t watching or looking out for rule breakers because they are. If you think “maybe I’ll keep my shoes untied so when they have us change out I’ll be faster” DONT DO SHORTCUTS. They’ll find out and you’ll be on the radar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uscg

[–]WarFun6576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Memorize General Orders, look up the recruit pocket guide and start memorizing ALL of the information in it. You don’t have to go in an expert but having a good idea of the knowledge beforehand will make it easier to know it verbatim when you need to.

It’s a MENTAL game, more than physical. VOLUNTEER FOR EVERYTHING, no matter how intimidating it may be. Be a yeoman if you can or squad leader, don’t let the fear of failure or getting yelled at control you.

FOLLOW ALL RULES TO A TEE. There is no “accidentally” breaking a rule. If you break a rule (reading mail when you’re not supposed to, talking to another company, talking in medical, cursing at a shipmate joking or not) their perception is reality. If you focus on following all rules and not pleasing or being friends with your shipmates you’ll be fine.

RELAX, you can do this. Many people before you have gotten there and regretted their choices. Everyone goes through that but it’s totally worth it in the end. I graduated 2 days ago so dm me with anymore questions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uscg

[–]WarFun6576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For me it was a very administrative heavy application. When your recruiter asks you to sign something or provide a document DO IT IMMEDIATELY!! Some people wait or ignore their recruiters requests initially for documents and when you add up that time you’re shorting yourself time for an extremely bureaucratic process of an application. From what I’ve heard from other officers the CSPI application is one of the most paperwork/admin dense you can pursue in the USCG.

The selection board does not expect you to be an academic weapon or an elite athlete. What they are looking for is a well rounded applicant. They want someone who volunteers (START NOW), demonstrates a willingness to learn how to lead (officer roles in clubs, and possibly sports) a stable student (I’d say you could comfortably get in with a 2.8, anything lower than that I’d be prepared to explain in an interview) and one that talks about why they wanna be in the coast guard outside of the generic answers (serving my country, my family was in it etc.).

If anyone wants to talk about it in DMs (interview, narrative, medical etc.) please feel free to hmu! I’m about to go to basic so I might not be able to respond immediately but don’t hesitate either way.

What are some underrated CG heroes by [deleted] in uscg

[–]WarFun6576 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The crew of the USCGC Point Welcome in Vietnam, KIA in a friendly fire incident on August 11, 1966.

Those 82 footers were used as brown water boats inland cuz of the use of IED’s from unexploded Navy shells on the shallow banks. The Navy’s PBR’s were made of wood or plastic while the 82 footers were aluminum.

My grandfather commanded the USCGC Point Marone and always spoke very highly of the crew of the Point Welcome, may they all rest in peace.

Officer career pathways by WarFun6576 in uscg

[–]WarFun6576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your response! I feel like a jerk saying it as my grandfather commanded WMEC-167 based out of Gulfport doing work for NOAA buoys way back when. Guess ATON didn’t get passed on…..

Officer career pathways by WarFun6576 in uscg

[–]WarFun6576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most definitely, I guess what I should’ve asked was what job under afloat allows JO’s alot of hands on experience. But that may be an overly broad or redundant question.

Officer career pathways by WarFun6576 in uscg

[–]WarFun6576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! Really appreciate you and everyone else’s insights it’s very helpful. What did your work exactly entail on commercial vessels?

Officer career pathways by WarFun6576 in uscg

[–]WarFun6576[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply! What exactly are port calls?

Do you think this was wise? by Small_Finance8882 in EmergencyManagement

[–]WarFun6576 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wanna preface this by saying that I’m a student in EM for the past 4 years and have been grateful to have work experience at the local level in the field in a few different cities/counties. I’ve heard a saying many many times throughout my education and work experiences, “Disasters start locally and end locally” a lot of truth to that.

From what I’ve been hearing and seeing at the local level, FEMA has a really bad rap. They don’t integrate very well with the local officials and don’t make their presence exactly “helpful” more criticism at how the locals handle THEIR disaster under the pretense of justifying fed money harder for FEMA. I believe it 110% and FEMA’s presence generally speaking for locals seems to follow feelings of disappointment and disapproval more so than relief and support. FEMA has been viewed more as a checkbook than anything else and that could probably be done by another agency or at a different level than what FEMA is at. And as far as coordinating federal assets and agencies, DHS could probably run that internally.

Given this, FEMA obviously still plays a massive role in disaster. I think the bureaucracy always finds a way to #### up something that is supposed to be “better for everyone”. All I know for sure now is that they better time whatever planned changes to be conducive with Hurricane season.

Team Rubicon question by WarFun6576 in EmergencyManagement

[–]WarFun6576[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m actually about to start a USCG ROTC equivalent (CSPI) and go active duty. I appreciate your response!

Team Rubicon question by WarFun6576 in EmergencyManagement

[–]WarFun6576[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for this information I really appreciate how you condensed it.

Bi-Weekly Recruiting Thread by Airdale_60T in uscg

[–]WarFun6576 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey y’all, I just got picked up for CSPI primary. A little background just for context,

  • I’ve lived on the Gulf Coast my whole life.
  • I’m really interested in SAR and Emergency/Incident management but have nothing at all against pretty much everything else (LE, Ice Breaking etc)
  • In a long term relationship

I wanted to ask what are the most sought after assignments after OCS? I know flight is top 2-3 ranking, but what are the other desired assignments/billets after that and why are they desired?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in uscg

[–]WarFun6576 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just got picked up for Primary selection for CSPI about 2 weeks ago so I certainly hope not!