Currently 27 and work for USPS for past 3 years now. Looking at going into the reserves just to get some more benefits and honestly the experience. I was told that it would up my federal pension even for USPS. I think I’m gonna give it a shot.
Do you have any tips on the SRDC program? I'm interested in taking the reservists route, but there isn't a CG unit near my location. Would it be possible to be granted a nearby base? Also, will I be responsible for paying for travel back and forth?
I joined the Coast Guard as a reservist and just graduated boot camp and I have not reported to my unit yet. So i haven't had the chance to ask them my questions i had during bootcamp. As a reservist, is there a lot of opportunities to go active duty on orders, or pick up deployments, and if so, what does that look like? I really want to do some active duty time and pick up deployments, when i would ask instructors at boot camp, most of em seemed like they didn't know much about the reserve aspect of CG because they're all active duty members. Also, have you ever been on a deployment or on ADOS aside from training? If so, how did you like it?
Hey I'm going to answer your question with a video because it's going to take a few minutes to answer properly. I agree there aren't enough instructors who know much about the Reserves. I experienced the same thing when I went through.
@@CGCareerCentralDid you record the video regarding this yet? I’m interested too. I’m currently 31 and interested in joining the Coast Guard reserves, mostly for the experience. I own a small business but would like the option to, volunteer to pick up deployments when I’m available for longer durations than just the 2 weekends a month.
Haha yes I did kind of gloss over that part quickly didn't I. I'll make a video answer, but the short answer is you've got your 48 drill periods required per year (paid), but sometimes the job involves time beyond that, and unless you are doing active duty, that extra time is unpaid (but still counts for your retirement).
Appreciate your insights. Just graduated college and considering joining the reserves in the near future. How accommodating is the CG in stationing you close to where you work/live? Also wondering if there’s a difference in this regard for enlistment VS officer membership.
For the reserve side, the Coast Guard will make every effort to have you within a reasonable commuting distance from home. Keep in mind this relies on how close you are to a station that has openings for your job.
I am 23 years old about to separate the Marine Corps in 11 months due to end of contract. I really want to talk to somebody that’s not a recruiter in the Coast Guard because I’m very curious on really like the way of life and some of the different things I could have experiences in
Thank you for this video! I am 27, I have a B.S., and I just got an MBA. I am considering joining the Coast Guard Officer Corps, and I'm curious if Reserve Corps is a viable option for me. What is the process for transforming from a civilian into a reserve officer, and will I suffer for not having active duty experience? I want to attempt to join as a reservist first, so that I can keep my civilian job, and then potentially switch to active duty in a few years depending on if I can be accepted to basic flight school. Any feedback on my plan?
Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination (ROCI pronounced”Rocky”) may be a good course for you. It’s a 2 week “knife and fork” school to train folks to be reserve officers. Call your nearest CG recruiter and tell him your situation and ask about going to “Rocky”. Just tell them a retired Chief sent you.
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
I checked out your channels about section and I didn't see an email address for your channel. Is there an email available to send some questions over regarding the Coast Guard?
I'm prior service ANG and I was wondering what the commitment like if I trandition to the reserve side for the coast guard? Will I need to spend more time committing as a reservist? I'm asking because I have a decent job as a software engineer but I would love to learn other skills as well while being close to home. Let me know what you think.
Would the Coast Guard accommodate me studying abroad or doing an internship in another state? I'm headed to a PSU and my understanding is that they're pretty strict on coming to drill. And there aren't many units overseas, so would it be impossible for me to go to Asia / Europe for a quarter or two?
It's going to be dependent on your Command. Generally, you can go where you want when you're not drilling, as long as it's a cleared country. But just check with your Command to be sure.
Do Boatswain Mate reservist get to actually get on the water and in boats during drill? Do you know the tasks of beginner every level reservist BM's? Do you know the path and durations and steps to get to actually driving the boats? Thx
Hello. I'm considering joining the CG reserve. Do you know if it is possible to accrue drills so you don't need to show up for a couple of months? For example in case you wanna attend a police academy.
Hey bro, my brother went through police academy and had a friend in the air guard which is reserves. Don’t worry bro the military is willing to work with you through the academy. Just be sure to ask how you would do it. Good luck bro
I’m pursuing a career as a civilian firefighter, and I’m curious if me being in the reserves will hurt my chances of getting hired as a firefighter due to scheduling conflict. I know that each employer is supposed to honor the reserves schedule and they will, but sure that may deter them from hiring me in the first place? Have you known any civilian firefighters during your time in the reserves and if so, what has been their experience?
I’m 31 thinking about joining but still unsure. Worried about getting vaccines to be honest? What do they administer and is it mandatory? Are the benefits worth it? Going reserve, I have a wife and two daughters under 2 yrs old, I don’t really want to go active duty.
I did a video on this topic a while ago. But here is a good resource that lists the vaccines you'll need at Basic Training. If you have proof that you already received them you won't have to get them again. www.hhs.gov/immunization/who-and-when/military-members/index.html
Hi thanks for your advice. I’m a high school student hoping to go to college. I’m interested in joining the reserves. Is this something I can do while in college or would you recommend that. thanks.
What do u mean there are times where u don’t get paid but it counts towards retirement? So u don’t get paid in the moment, but u will have a pension that pays even more than if u didn’t work those days u didn’t get paid?
It's called IRR-- Individual ready reserves. It's where your still part of the cosst guard, but don't drill at all at your unit, you do get retirement points but no paycheck. Some people use this cause they are going to college full time or have a family situation that requires them to do home alot.
Yes, you can get up to $4,500 a year in tuition assistance for accredited colleges. You can also qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill for 6 years of service.
I did what was called the RK Split program at the time, which is where you go to boot camp one year, then A-School the following. It was a reserve program designed to work around people's class schedules.
2 days a month is the standard. Some Commands will allow you to do 3 days (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon) and then you only go in 8 months a year. Or if something comes up and they need assistance during the week, though generally if that happens they would put you on Active Duty orders.
I'm 40 with a wife and kids. I have already talked to a recruiter but in your personal opinion is 40 too old to join the reserve? I want to buy my wife thinks the pros don't outweigh the cons...it's more of a personal pursuit of mine but she is not aboard (yet)
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
Currently 27 and work for USPS for past 3 years now. Looking at going into the reserves just to get some more benefits and honestly the experience. I was told that it would up my federal pension even for USPS. I think I’m gonna give it a shot.
Do you have any tips on the SRDC program? I'm interested in taking the reservists route, but there isn't a CG unit near my location. Would it be possible to be granted a nearby base? Also, will I be responsible for paying for travel back and forth?
I joined the Coast Guard as a reservist and just graduated boot camp and I have not reported to my unit yet. So i haven't had the chance to ask them my questions i had during bootcamp. As a reservist, is there a lot of opportunities to go active duty on orders, or pick up deployments, and if so, what does that look like? I really want to do some active duty time and pick up deployments, when i would ask instructors at boot camp, most of em seemed like they didn't know much about the reserve aspect of CG because they're all active duty members. Also, have you ever been on a deployment or on ADOS aside from training? If so, how did you like it?
Hey I'm going to answer your question with a video because it's going to take a few minutes to answer properly. I agree there aren't enough instructors who know much about the Reserves. I experienced the same thing when I went through.
@@CGCareerCentral Thank you, I would really appreciate that.
@@CGCareerCentralDid you record the video regarding this yet?
I’m interested too.
I’m currently 31 and interested in joining the Coast Guard reserves, mostly for the experience.
I own a small business but would like the option to, volunteer to pick up deployments when I’m available for longer durations than just the 2 weekends a month.
Hi appreciate your advice, do reservists get BHA loans for housing?
Hi, thank you for the information. Do you mind elaborating on on the part where you mentioned "not getting paid" as a reservist and points. Thank you.
Haha yes I did kind of gloss over that part quickly didn't I. I'll make a video answer, but the short answer is you've got your 48 drill periods required per year (paid), but sometimes the job involves time beyond that, and unless you are doing active duty, that extra time is unpaid (but still counts for your retirement).
@@CGCareerCentral 😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯 gotcha 👌
@@CGCareerCentraldoing work that you aren’t compensated for in the reserves?…
Appreciate your insights. Just graduated college and considering joining the reserves in the near future. How accommodating is the CG in stationing you close to where you work/live? Also wondering if there’s a difference in this regard for enlistment VS officer membership.
For the reserve side, the Coast Guard will make every effort to have you within a reasonable commuting distance from home. Keep in mind this relies on how close you are to a station that has openings for your job.
Officers tend to have to commute further for their job because as you move higher in ranks, there are less amounts of jobs available.
How do benefits differ from Active to Reserve??
I am 23 years old about to separate the Marine Corps in 11 months due to end of contract. I really want to talk to somebody that’s not a recruiter in the Coast Guard because I’m very curious on really like the way of life and some of the different things I could have experiences in
Thank you for this video! I am 27, I have a B.S., and I just got an MBA. I am considering joining the Coast Guard Officer Corps, and I'm curious if Reserve Corps is a viable option for me. What is the process for transforming from a civilian into a reserve officer, and will I suffer for not having active duty experience? I want to attempt to join as a reservist first, so that I can keep my civilian job, and then potentially switch to active duty in a few years depending on if I can be accepted to basic flight school. Any feedback on my plan?
You get any answers? I’m in almost exact same boat..
Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination (ROCI pronounced”Rocky”) may be a good course for you. It’s a 2 week “knife and fork” school to train folks to be reserve officers. Call your nearest CG recruiter and tell him your situation and ask about going to “Rocky”. Just tell them a retired Chief sent you.
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
Do you go to your job training after boot camp in the reserves?
I checked out your channels about section and I didn't see an email address for your channel. Is there an email available to send some questions over regarding the Coast Guard?
I haven't set an email up for the channel yet, but you can reach me on my Discord at:
Duck Scrubber#4164
I'm prior service ANG and I was wondering what the commitment like if I trandition to the reserve side for the coast guard? Will I need to spend more time committing as a reservist? I'm asking because I have a decent job as a software engineer but I would love to learn other skills as well while being close to home. Let me know what you think.
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Would the Coast Guard accommodate me studying abroad or doing an internship in another state? I'm headed to a PSU and my understanding is that they're pretty strict on coming to drill. And there aren't many units overseas, so would it be impossible for me to go to Asia / Europe for a quarter or two?
It's going to be dependent on your Command. Generally, you can go where you want when you're not drilling, as long as it's a cleared country. But just check with your Command to be sure.
Do Boatswain Mate reservist get to actually get on the water and in boats during drill? Do you know the tasks of beginner every level reservist BM's? Do you know the path and durations and steps to get to actually driving the boats? Thx
I was wondering the same thing
I'll talk to some BMs and get back to you. I don't have enough personal knowledge on this to give an answer.
@@CGCareerCentral thanks much appreciated
Hello. I'm considering joining the CG reserve. Do you know if it is possible to accrue drills so you don't need to show up for a couple of months? For example in case you wanna attend a police academy.
Hey bro, my brother went through police academy and had a friend in the air guard which is reserves. Don’t worry bro the military is willing to work with you through the academy. Just be sure to ask how you would do it. Good luck bro
I’m pursuing a career as a civilian firefighter, and I’m curious if me being in the reserves will hurt my chances of getting hired as a firefighter due to scheduling conflict. I know that each employer is supposed to honor the reserves schedule and they will, but sure that may deter them from hiring me in the first place? Have you known any civilian firefighters during your time in the reserves and if so, what has been their experience?
I’m a first responder looking to go in. I do fire and ems you’ll be fine bro. Find a good department that is welcoming with coast guard life as well.
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I’m 31 thinking about joining but still unsure. Worried about getting vaccines to be honest? What do they administer and is it mandatory?
Are the benefits worth it? Going reserve, I have a wife and two daughters under 2 yrs old, I don’t really want to go active duty.
I did a video on this topic a while ago. But here is a good resource that lists the vaccines you'll need at Basic Training. If you have proof that you already received them you won't have to get them again.
www.hhs.gov/immunization/who-and-when/military-members/index.html
Hi thanks for your advice. I’m a high school student hoping to go to college. I’m interested in joining the reserves. Is this something I can do while in college or would you recommend that. thanks.
Thats also my question
I joined the Reserves while in college and it worked out for me. I'll make a video addressing this. Good question.
Ok thanks for getting back to me, was it hard for you to balance reserves with school work? @@CGCareerCentral
Yes it was challenging sometimes. But definitely do-able.
What do u mean there are times where u don’t get paid but it counts towards retirement? So u don’t get paid in the moment, but u will have a pension that pays even more than if u didn’t work those days u didn’t get paid?
It's called IRR-- Individual ready reserves. It's where your still part of the cosst guard, but don't drill at all at your unit, you do get retirement points but no paycheck. Some people use this cause they are going to college full time or have a family situation that requires them to do home alot.
Can u get education benefits in coast guard reserve. Here in my state the national guard will pay all your school for a 6 year contract
Yes, you can get up to $4,500 a year in tuition assistance for accredited colleges. You can also qualify for the Post 9/11 GI Bill for 6 years of service.
How long did it take for you to get into MST A school?
I did what was called the RK Split program at the time, which is where you go to boot camp one year, then A-School the following. It was a reserve program designed to work around people's class schedules.
Life as an Officer ?
Is it always 2 days a month? Does it ever change? Do you ever have to do a couple of weeks?
2 days a month is the standard. Some Commands will allow you to do 3 days (Fri-Sun or Sat-Mon) and then you only go in 8 months a year. Or if something comes up and they need assistance during the week, though generally if that happens they would put you on Active Duty orders.
@@CGCareerCentral8 months a year?
What's the age limit for a reservist? Pls and thank you
17-42 years.
I'm 40 with a wife and kids. I have already talked to a recruiter but in your personal opinion is 40 too old to join the reserve? I want to buy my wife thinks the pros don't outweigh the cons...it's more of a personal pursuit of mine but she is not aboard (yet)
42 is the usual age limit, but there really is no maximum age if you have a medical waiver.
I just recorded an answer to this question. It'll be uploaded either tonight or tomorrow.
Do you know how much college education Coast Guard reserves contributes?
Currently tuition assistance is $4,500 per year.
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.
Hi I want to give the reserves a shot. I may have messed up my chances by being a flake. My recruiter set me up for MEPS, and I stayed over night in my hotel. I then got too scared to leave my kids and wife, so left at night. I want to give it another chance. Did I mess up for ever with my recruiter? Any advise would be helpful. Thank you.