OFFICER OPPORTUNITIES
For people graduating from college, leaving a civilian job or serving in another military service, we offer you the opportunity to get an officer's commission in the Coast Guard. From the get-go, you'll be in take-charge situations, where your decisions can make the difference between life and death. It's the kind of experience that no entry-level civilian job can match.
Develop Your Leadership Skills, Hone Your
Management Abilities. All While Serving Your Country.
Management Abilities. All While Serving Your Country.
Discover the right fit for you based on the education level you've reached and officer specialty you're interested in.
Six Officer Programs Available
To Those Qualified To Lead In The Coast Guard
To Those Qualified To Lead In The Coast Guard
We have Officer Programs available including College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI), Officer Candidate School (OCS), Direct Commissioning Programs, Selected Reserve Direct Commission Program (SRDC), Coast Guard Academy, and Wilks Flight Initiative.
If You Have The Right Experience,
We Have Your Fast Track To The Top.
We Have Your Fast Track To The Top.
We offer Officer Programs in a variety of fields including: law, environmental, aviation, engineering, communications, computer & information technology and intelligence.
How Far You Go Depends On Two Things:
You And Your Determination.
You And Your Determination.
In the Coast Guard, every job is important. As an officer, everything you do will get noticed. So, when you go above and beyond what is expected of you, you will be rewarded with a higher rank, better pay and more responsibility.
Competitive Salaries. Extraordinary Benefits.
As someone entering the Coast Guard as an officer, you'll make a good starting salary, receive allowances for meals and housing, and be given comprehensive medical and dental plans at no charge. You'll also have access to money for education and eligibility for retirement benefits.
It All Starts Here.
Every officer candidate in the Coast Guard must go through Initial Training, which is essentially Basic Training for officers. This is a tough, 17-week program, designed to prepare you to make split-second decisions and take charge in any situation.
Need More Answers?
You've Come To The Right Place.
You've Come To The Right Place.
Need more information? Read answers to the most frequently asked questions about our officer programs.
