Officer Careers | United States Coast Guard
As a Coast Guard officer, you’ll gain experience in your choice of a variety of career paths such as aviation, afloat operations, response, prevention, and engineering, and cyber. You’ll also receive opportunities for advanced training and education.
Officer Applications | United States Coast Guard
If you already have a bachelor’s degree, OCS is the primary entry point to becoming a Coast Guard officer. When you’re selected for this program, you’ll attend a 17-week course of instruction in leadership and military subjects to prepare you for any Coast Guard officer career.
Careers | United States Coast Guard
Officer. Officers develop as leaders with strong moral character and the ability to manage the people, assets, and missions with which they’re entrusted. Explore Officer Careers
Eligibility Requirements | United States Coast Guard
Select Officer Programs to see the Eligibility Requirements. Refer to the Coast Guard Recruiting Manual, COMDTINST M1100.2 (series) for more information about eligibility requirements. Enlisted: Active Duty.
Officer Candidate School (OCS) | United States Coast Guard
OCS is an intensive 12-week course of instruction in leadership and military subjects to prepare you for any Coast Guard officer career. The course convenes twice a year, beginning in late summer and mid-winter, and is held at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, CT.
Aviation | United States Coast Guard
Did you know the U.S. Coast Guard has the highest percentage of officers that are pilots out of any U.S. military service? As a Coast Guard aviator, you’ll fly in challenging, high-risk environments—such as rescuing people in distress, stopping smugglers, or …
Healthcare | United States Coast Guard
These officers ensure the delivery of essential health services to active-duty Coast Guard members at base clinics, on temporary deployments, and in remote or challenging environments. Do you want to practice your medical specialty in a fast-paced, patient-focused environment?
Direct Commission Officer Programs | United States Coast Guard
You can bring your leadership skills to the Coast Guard through our Direct Commission Selected School (DCSS) or Prior Trained Military Officer (PTMO) programs. Career path: Joining through the DCSS or PTMO programs allow you to begin a career in any Coast Guard specialty.
Port Security Units (PSU) | United States Coast Guard
Defend critical assets and infrastructure at international and domestic ports. Fulfill important and exciting missions while serving part-time. Build your leadership skills and get training that you can apply to a civilian career. Work with a team of committed service members.
This guide is crafted to reinforce, not replace or supersede, policy related to program eligibility requirements. The guide includes a repertoire of application best practices gathered from the experience of Coast Guard Recruiting Command (CG RC) officer program coordinators, recruiters, and Coast Guard ESOs.
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