OFFICER FAQS
How do I apply to Officer Candidate School?
If you have a four-year college degree from an accredited college and meet the age, physical and moral requirements, you may apply for OCS. Upon completion of your officer package, you will have an interview with three Coast Guard officers. The completed package will be submitted to a board, who will select the top candidates from the packages they receive. For more information, please visit the OCS Home Page or visit your local recruiter.
If you have a four-year college degree from an accredited college and meet the age, physical and moral requirements, you may apply for OCS. Upon completion of your officer package, you will have an interview with three Coast Guard officers. The completed package will be submitted to a board, who will select the top candidates from the packages they receive. For more information, please visit the OCS Home Page or visit your local recruiter.
What are the job specialties for officers?
Officers can specialize in
Officers can specialize in
- Aviation
- Command, Control, Communications and Computers (C4)
- Engineering Logistics
- Civil Engineering
- Naval Engineering
- Financial Resource Management
- Human Resource Management
- Health Services
- Legal
- Marine Safety
- Operations (Afloat, Ashore, Intelligence, Law Enforcement)
- Reserve Program Management
Do I have any choice in selection of location or assignments?
Every member of the Coast Guard, Officer and Enlisted alike, request assignments on something similar to an electronic resume. The request may contain several choices; final determination of assignment is made by an assignment officer, who must balance the workforce nationwide. Not every location is always available.
Every member of the Coast Guard, Officer and Enlisted alike, request assignments on something similar to an electronic resume. The request may contain several choices; final determination of assignment is made by an assignment officer, who must balance the workforce nationwide. Not every location is always available.
Does the Coast Guard offer an ROTC program at colleges?
The Coast Guard does not offer a ROTC program.
The Coast Guard does not offer a ROTC program.
