ENLISTED FAQS
Do I have my choice of job specialties in the Coast Guard?
We'll look at the aptitudes that you demonstrate on your ASVAB test and any prior experience you have in your requested fields. Coast Guard men and women serve in various locations throughout the world in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Most jobs are located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico from Maine to Florida; Texas to Minnesota; and California to Hawaii.
We'll look at the aptitudes that you demonstrate on your ASVAB test and any prior experience you have in your requested fields. Coast Guard men and women serve in various locations throughout the world in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean. Most jobs are located throughout the United States and Puerto Rico from Maine to Florida; Texas to Minnesota; and California to Hawaii.
Is there an opportunity to receive advanced training in the specialty?
Yes. You can receive advanced training at Class 'A' schools. After you've applied that training on the job, some specialties offer even more advanced training.
Yes. You can receive advanced training at Class 'A' schools. After you've applied that training on the job, some specialties offer even more advanced training.
What happens if I am qualified and want to transfer to another specialty?
If you are already assigned to a job specialty (rating), you can attend any Class 'A' school you want if you qualify for it. Changes in career paths can be discussed with your supervising officer as well as with your personnel detailer.
If you are already assigned to a job specialty (rating), you can attend any Class 'A' school you want if you qualify for it. Changes in career paths can be discussed with your supervising officer as well as with your personnel detailer.
