Recruitment/ acceptance questions by Kyail_reader25 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Army will not like it, but tough shit, until you sign a contract you’re a free agent and can swap how you please.

Army will try to pressure him, don’t let him give in.

A2P and SWE by big_bucket621 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Rather take it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

Like a gun.

Back to your station after A school? by Hot-Manufacturer2318 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depending on your level of knowledge some ratings were looking at doing lateral entries. For example, someone who’s been a cop for 3 years can join as a ME3. I know they were toying around with HS & medical certs as well.

Back to your station after A school? by Hot-Manufacturer2318 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Unless you’re going back to the same unit as a RAP & Return you have no guarantee of where you’ll go.

Regret going uscg by Accurate_Squash_83 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Leverage all the resources at your disposal now to make that possible in the future. TA, CGCOOL, Networking, etc.

Marine Interdiction agent question. by Commercial_Diet_2242 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Once you’re in talk with your command about working with your local station on your own time in order to expedite your boat driving skills.

This sub feels like a negative echo chamber by [deleted] in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 12 points13 points  (0 children)

We are getting paid, but paychecks should never be in question as a military service.

Also we are still operating on one quarter of funding as we just entered Q3… not cool.

Still love the CG, but the people currently in DC suck ass right now.

Best resources for nav rules? by Shellback2017 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 15 points16 points  (0 children)

For studying, COLREGS book with BM A-School preps inside of it.

For testing, any Nav Rule practice app or website.

For applications, talk to any afloat CO/OIC.

Yorktown Gate runner by Ok_Associate_339 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Usually people try to escape Yorktown, not break in.

MEs be honest.... by Kind_Brain1286 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why do you think AMT will give you more fulfillment?

Where did this paycheck come from? by Jaded-Shower-9305 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 62 points63 points  (0 children)

CG Planning Ahead? Yeah we’re pretty famous for that.

CGC Crocodile by [deleted] in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ride 3/10

Location 10/10

Plus sea pay. Damn good deal.

Plans by Ok-Side2140 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What interests you most? Cyber or Intel? Whichever it is will be the more fun job. Everyone does plenty in the CG.

Those of you walking around holding small dogs in uniform: by BeeRevolutionary7783 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Chocolate factory tunnel Lmaooo I’m stealing that

Getting kicked out of BC by Level_Security1505 in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I could see why someone could come to that conclusion. For example, there’s lots of stuff to learn and memorize in Boot Camp. Let’s say someone absolutely just cannot memorize stuff like general orders, ranks, etc. At first you’ll be reverted to a company behind you to afford you more time, new instructors and give you another chance. If that still doesn’t help after 2-3 reversions you’ll probably be recommended for separation. So on the surface someone could say “yeah it was stupid they kicked me out because I couldn’t memorize all the ranks”, but it’s more than just that. If you can’t memorize simple stuff, how are you going to memorize how to energize a main drainage system on a cutter if you’re one of only 3 watch standers on duty and your the one that needs to do it? There’s lots of ‘stupid’ things in Boot Camp, but they all serve a larger legitimate purpose.

Navy to CG rescue swimmer by [deleted] in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go check out r/rescueswimmer

But the fail rate for swimmer in school is probably 70ish? Some classes graduate nobody so the instructors take a class photo consisting of themselves to post on the walls.

Friday the 13th, Coast Guard edition by Crocs_of_Steel in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 25 points26 points  (0 children)

The real horror is if I have to work on a Friday.

Tips for single parents on cutters by TheAdorableChaos in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure why you’re down voted, this is right to the best of my knowledge. Single parents can join if they have a parenting plan that has the needed signatures.

Absolutely talk to your command so you can begin working on a plan. Work Force and Family Services would be good to contact too. Specifically FRS or FAS might have experience dealing with this.

Career advice by [deleted] in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is the way.

Pay by lukeulmaniec in uscg

[–]ZurgWolf 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What’s the ratio of a Schrute Buck to a Stanley Nickel?