Coast Guard Physical

 There are a few items that you’re recommended to bring to Coast Guard basic training.

 A multi-pack of white, V-neck shirts 10+ pairs of underwear Toothbrush & toothpaste A watch Up to $50 in cash to use at the exchange An address book with stamps Neutral-colored hair ties (for women) Feminine products (for women) Sports bras (for women) Shampoo/conditioner (for women)

 The Coast Guard will provide many things for you at boot camp, so you don’t have to worry about packing them. These include:

  Floss Soap Deodorant Towels Shower shoes Laundry bags Tennis shoes and socks Paper and pens Coast Guard Basic Training Phases

 So, what is basic training like? We won’t lie; it’s tough. Before you hop into Coast Guard basic training, it might be a good idea to prepare yourself at home. You definitely don’t want to be that recruit who’s always falling behind or failing every physical fitness test. If you haven’t already, come up with a challenging workout routine for yourself. Throw in jogging, strength training, and swimming (DEFINITELY practice swimming before you get there).

 Need to whip yourself into shape? Read tips straight from a Marine in this blog: 5 Secrets To Stop Being a Fat Civilian – Marine Approved

 Don’t underestimate the importance of your local recruiter. They’ve quite literally been there, done that, so they can answer all your questions, small or large. Think about where you might want to serve after training, and look through a Coast Guard job list to see what kinds of careers in the Coast Guard might suit you best.

 Week one is filled with paperwork and intake forms. You’ll go through your medical screening to make sure you’re in good shape, receive your official uniform, meet your Company Commander (CC), and get your Recruit Training Company assignment.

 Week two is where physical conditioning really kicks in. You’ll be running a mile first thing in the morning, conducting your swim training, and be issued a nine-pound rifle for drills. You’ll also begin learning the basics of how to work as a team with your company. Finally, you’ll begin some classroom work learning proper saluting and rank insignias.

 More teamwork and physical training will be going down during week three. By this time, you may be physically exhausted and at the end of your rope. Don’t quit! Your body just needs some time to get used to the rigorous training. You can do this!

 At this point, you’ll likely be well-versed in military customs and proper etiquette. You’ll also grow to become more familiar with Coast Guard drills.

 You’ll finally take your official physical fitness test this week. By now, it should be a breeze for you! You’ll also be required to take a mid-training exam that will test you on everything you’ve learned up until this point. During this week, you may be asked to fill out paperwork denoting what location you’d like to serve in and what type of unit you’d like to be placed in for your first assignment.

 By the end of this week, you’ll likely have your first official assignment in your hands. Of course, you’ll be doing as much physical conditioning as the past few weeks, too.

Coast Guard Physical

 These weeks are filled with more of the same: physical conditioning, drills, classroom instruction, and more. You’ll also likely dive into practical learning, like first aid and watch standing (a.k.a. watch keeping), during these weeks. You may even begin preparing your travel arrangements for your first assignment post-basic training and taking a final exam.

 Week eight involves a little bit more learning regarding your military entitlements, but it’s mostly reserved for graduation preparation.

 Coast Guard basic training graduation is held in the training center’s gymnasium. The ceremony usually starts at 1100 on Friday mornings. Your family should receive a letter from the training center before graduation letting them know all the details about your specific graduation date.

 If you have a family member who’s embarking on Coast Guard basic training any time soon, you can check below for valuable resources regarding graduation attire, contacting your recruit, and what you should send them while they’re busy training to serve the country.

 You can send a letter to your recruit during Coast Guard basic training. Recruits will not be allowed to call home or receive calls during training.

 If you have an emergency and need to contact a recruit in a timely manner, you will have to get in touch with your local Red Cross office. They can get a message to your recruit quickly, so you don’t have to wait for them to receive a letter via snail mail.

 You are allowed to send letters to your recruit, but you cannot send care packages or anything similar. Don’t try to send large boxes full of snacks and creature comforts because they’ll be immediately confiscated as contraband. There are many recruits and limited space, so only letters to your recruit will be allowed.

 Provided you look presentable, there are no precise rules for family members looking to attend their recruit’s graduation ceremony. Want to play it safe? Go business casual! No one will reprimand you for wearing jeans and a sweatshirt, but you might want to represent your recruit a little bit better than that.

 Coast Guard basic training is far from easy. With the right preparation and proper mindset, you can tackle it and be a star recruit. But that means you have to put a lot of effort into training and learning during your time in boot camp and even before.

 Experience and service on military or foreign vessels is creditable towards eligibility for a U.S. Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC). Such service is subject to evaluation by the Coast Guard to determine that it is a fair and reasonable equivalent to service acquired on merchant vessels of the United States, with respect to grade, tonnage, horsepower, waters, and operating conditions.

 Satisfactory evidence of U.S. military service means a Transcript of Military Sea Service or certified History of Assignments (a DD-214 is not sufficient evidence of sea service). If you do not already have proof of military sea service, you must fill out a Request Pertaining to Military Records (Form SF-180) to obtain your official Transcript of Military Sea Service. Send the request with your name and a return address, printed legibly, to the address of the record custodian for your branch of service noted on the back of the request form. In addition, if you are requesting records from before 1973 you should include your service number; after 1973 include your social security number.

 Satisfactory evidence of foreign sea service must meet the requirements for proof of service for qualified ratings noted in section I.C. above. If the documentation is not in English, then a certified translation should be included.

 You must be at least 16 years of age before obtaining a Merchant Mariner’s Credential (MMC). If you are between the age of 16 and 18, then you must present a notarized statement of consent from a parent or legal guardian providing written permission for you to go to sea.

 (For TWIC or if you are not a us citizen) When submitting your application package for evaluation, you must include a copy of the proof of citizenship. You must present the original evidence of citizenship prior to issuance of an MMC. If your name on your proof of citizenship does not match the name you are now using, then proof of legal name change is required. Acceptable proof of name change may include original court documentation, original marriage/dissolution of marriage certificate, or original school records. Acceptable proof of citizenship and birth date is any one of the following:

  Certificate of Naturalization (If you are a naturalized citizen, then you must submit this certificate) Baptismal Certificate or Parish Record recorded within one year after birth Statement of a practicing physician certifying attendance at the birth and who possesses a record showing the date and location at which it occurred State Department Passport A Merchant Mariner’s Credential issued by the Coast Guard which shows the holder as a United States citizen Delayed Certificate of Birth issued under a state seal Certificate of Citizenship issued by the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service What if I am not a U.S. citizen? You may still be considered for an MMC, but you must provide documentation that you are a permanent resident in possession of an Alien Registration Card issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In addition, you must also submit proof of foreign citizenship. Documentation that is not in English must include a notarized translation.