Everything You need To Know About The Coast Guard Reserves
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
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Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.
I had Chief Lakose as a CC. Outstanding CC and great leader. He was a ME1 when I went through depot, and was a down to earth CC, and knew how to communicate clearly and instill core values!
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I just started the process of going into the USCG Reserve.
Thank you for all of your videos by the way!
Best of luck!
Sinjid How's the process going?
@@Friz-B I am finished with the process and I'm long back from Cape May. If you have any questions, I may be able to provide some answers.
I have a few questions if you have time
@@MrIntl23 Certainly
Ayyyyyyyyyyyyyeeeeeeeee Chief Lakose Lets go. Chief Lakose was my CC back in 2017 as an ME1. Definitely shaped me into the coastie i am today
were you a nonrate? what was it like? thats the only thing kepeing me from joining, i dont want to be scrubbing toilets with toothbrushes like usmc bootcamp
I joined Active duty at 28 and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made
I'm 28 now and want to join. Congrats on joining
Hey brother so am I, I'm looking to answer my call to service soon aswell. Better to do it now than regret never doing it. Best regards.
Did you enlist or officer route?
@@jimjs5672 Enlisted
@@arttheclown9458 Did you end up joining?
Hey could you do some interviews with female rescue swimmers or any females in leadership positions or any significant positions if possible.
This is much like my story. I joined the reserves at age 35 and met others my age at REBI. I would have preferred a longer indoctrination than two weeks. I regretted not joining after high school and feared that opportunity was gone after several calls to recruiters, few billets were open unless you had a particular skill. Then I called a recruiter in West Virginia and I was eventually in Cape May. My background was a CPS worker and was placed as an SK. I later lateraled to BM. I served on special call ups for flood and hurricane relief. I was activated three times after 9-11, the longest being in Port Arthur. TX. I retired from my home unit, MSU Huntington WV.
Great journey!
I'm from Huntington wv! I went to cabell midland
*Brilliant interview.* This is exactly what so many people needed.
Thank you for your videos! By far the best channel on CG roles/info. Could you possibly share some information/interviews about what OCS is like? (civilians vs. enlisted, group size, intensity, age ranges, changes since COVID, etc.)
Thank you for the reco!
No frikin way at 12 weeks USMC boot camp would I ever revisit ANY boot camp. Never.
I am fluent in English and Spanish, and I am working on a Master's Degree in Sustainable Business Management. I am interested in the Coast Guard Reserves as a supplemental way to pay for school, boost my resume, and serve my country. What is the selection process like for the 3 week basic training compared to the traditional 8 weeks? Also, are there linguistic positions in USCG reserves?
We have a massive shortage in the Reserves right now. If you're interested, I'd reach out to a recruiter as I'd imagine they would be eager to get you signed up.
Being bi-lingual is highly marketable in the Coast Guard, especially if you get deployed to humanitarian missions.
my 18 year old daughter is in boot camp now as a reserves, just started week 7
This is perfect! I'm 41 prior AF. I regret getting out. This falls right in line with my life goals as I age.
As a Reservist who is in my early 30’s I was selected for the Depot program. I had already planned to be away from work and family for 8 weeks so I elected to go through the full boot camp instead. I enjoyed the challenge and feel like I worked just as hard as the active duty members I work alongside.
Do you like the reserves?
How do I join depot?
I am a police officer in New Jersey. And I’m looking at jointing the reserves especially for the medical benefits we pay so much for family health benefits at my department
Do it! I did! I joined 6 years ago and I am also a police officer in NJ
As someone who is looking to become a LEO in NJ, I am thinking about joining the CG reserves as well 😂. Why do u pay alot for healthcare. I thought LEO’s and firemen get amazing healthcare for cheap?
@@derekkramer5798what’s the experience been like for u?
@@9770G in the past we didn’t pay a dime into it!! A few governors were after public employee pensions and budgets etc etc made the insurance very expensive. Although I must admit most of us have excellent coverage!
Julian, thank you for asking about the breakdown of the days. Wow! I don't want to hound my recruiter about things like this so I'm so glad this video was made🥰
Chief Lakose was with Lima-204 through our time at sexton hall about 9 weeks ago. Really a quality human being that helped us all out a lot before getting picked up on Friday for indoc weekend.
Wow hearing he joined in his 30s gives me confidence
I didn't get treated anywhere near that way as a Marine reservist. Our id card was not a cacs id. It was a pink ID card. Active duty ID was green.. We were limited in using the PX, could use only 4 times per month and they punched your LES form to keep track.
Also there was no health insurance. NO TRICARE FOR RESERVIST BACK THEN. And they tried to get me to reenlist!! There was no way I reenlisted. Was not worth it then. With the benefits reserves gets now, I would have stayed for tricare alone. But I now have VA with base access. But these came way later.
Perfect video for me, just got my ship dates for Basic and A school. 33 going reserve ME. Don’t qualify for depot though so will be doing the full 8 weeks at cape may.
Have fun!
Why do you not qualify for DEPOT ?
When is the ship date for A school??
@@spazzz2002 no prior LE experience or college
@@Vacant15 6/13
I'm 37 and now considering of joining since the age was raised to 42.
I wanted to join at 19 but family talked me out of it. Biggest regret of my life. I need to get myself in shape and join
Plank Owner for Station. Philadelphia. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
This was so informative! I’m 30 and have a degree. I’m looking to go in as a commissioned officer straight from civilian life as a reservist. Would love to speak to anyone that has officer experience as a reservist! Thank you for the awesome interview!
He was my class Chief and was the best... If a CC can be that!
can you do a video on how to leave coast guard once you are in and how to get whatever benefit come with it... even for those serving less than 20yrs
Hey man, can we get a video on the DEPOT program? Planning on transferring services soon!
There's a girl that did one just recently here ua-cam.com/video/e8jllQnLHjM/v-deo.html
how does the coast guard reserves work for a prior service veteran?
Perfect video for my current situation. I'm already 32 and have been wanting to join very badly (just tackling my debt). I was looking at the ET rate for guaranteed A school, but now after watching this, if I can't get in before the cutoff age, I guess it wouldn't be so bad to go reserves afterall. Great video!
Actually, it appears that they changed the max age from 32 to 35 for active duty, that's what is now showing on the website and the latest recruiting manual. That's awesome if that is indeed correct.
@@Lukesp00k89 Whoa thanks for this. I'm 31 and my bday is in 7 months. With my full time job I felt I was running out of time, and considered reserves. But maybe I have a few more years after all? lol
Im 34 and I really want to join. Ive always wanted to, and I dont wanna get older and one day regret not ever joining.
Now is the best time to join the service, we need more willing and able people that are ready to step up. Plus, with the way recruitment and retention bonuses are I wouldn’t be surprised they give even more options now a days.
Man I'm kind of in the same boat I did 8 years in the national guard and got out and here I am at 28 thinking will I regret it if I don't get back in and finish my time.
I noticed he said "We dont want to lose people because they say: 'I can't go to boot camp.'" Is this really a bigger hurdle for men with wife and kids vs. deploying?
I’d think if it is it’s possibly due to not being able to make contact with the wife and kids during depot?
Great video!
Im prior service army national guard for 6 years..been about 5 years since i got out and now im thinking about going back in but into the coast guard, would I go into the depot program?
Contact a Coast Guard recruiter They can give you the best information. You can likely can your same Nation Guard pay grade. I'm USCGR Retired E-8, 33 yrs. I recommend any prior military to join, don't waste your prior service time.
same here man I was in the army guard for 8 years and I've been out for about 3 years now I am considering trying to get into coast guard but on active duty.
Enlisting soon BM reserve. This video is so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
Hi! Thank You for a really nice video, but I still have a question does serving in coast guard reserve allows you to be able to apply for citizenship after one year of service? Or only serving as active duty gives this chance?
In 1984, the Prior Service program was directed for prior military and those young people in JROTC or Sea Cadet who achieve rank. I was a product of that. It would have been a waste of time to spend time in forming and "learn" military bearing. What we did have to do is 4 weeks of indoc, meet the physical standards and pass service requirements. I was bummed to learn that the program had been replace and heard that prior military has to do the full 8 weeks. That would be a bubble bu burst er to me if I was prior service signing up.
This gentleman that you interviewed mentioned at the end that he is available to receive emails and you stated that you would include contact info below the video. I live in the general vicinity he does and would very much like to reach out to him for further information and joining as a reservist. If you could share that contact info I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
Qualified and hoping to get in as IT (as long as my medical passes). Are there cyber opportunities available specifically I could get into other than general IT?
Go USAF or Army they'll take you for cyber in a heart beat(if eligible). CG has cyber but its very limited and you will have to pay your dues before you are given the potential later in your carrer.
Yes you can apply for Cyber or if you go IT those billets are pretty frequent currently.
@@militaryjourneymen To clarify, you mean those billets get filled quickly as in I would have to wait a while? My other consideration is IS...
I have a question for you so, It is better to enter uscg with a collage degree or it is better to enter first and do it later?
Personally I would say it depends on what your goals are. Are you looking to go Officer later? If so, you might want to have a degree and go straight into a Direct Commission program. If you want tuition assistance, you might do college after. But it's all going to be up to your personal situation.
I want to join the coast guard but my weight is in the way and once I loose it I’ll enlist want to do both active duty and reserves but reserves first and thank you for this encouraging informative video
How are the vax mandates for reserves?
Are they still ongoing?
Not anymore 😁 that was holding me back.
@@djinkieta106 enrolled? Seems like full blown WW3 is on the rise
Hey
I have so many questions
Right now can you give me the most information about the red belt.
My son is in the second group to do a 10!week program instead of the normal 8 week.
He’s been there 5 weeks during his first call home I learned he’s on red belt. He is asking me how I feel about him discharging. I did not give him the affirmation or maybe permission he was searching for. I instead offered him more encouragement!
Will you tell me what you can. I guess I am just not upset enough..🙄
Thank you and thank you for doing this channel!
You should join our fb group and ask there
Ok what is the link may I ask you for it, please and thank you 😊
Thanks for this Video , Prior Army looking into MST
I work in construction should I join. the navy seabees or coast guard?
Can't say, but go coast guard
Hey @military journeymen, I'm going through the medical waiver process to join the Coast Guard and my recruiter said it is extremely likely I'll get in because of my grades AFQT score being an 83. I want to know what is a good workout regiment to train for boot camp? I've been doing push-ups sit ups and running but I want to know a good plan for training. Thank you!
i'd love to enlist the USCG-R but i'd have to travel on my own dime to the nearest unit which is 12 hours away. I meet all the DEPOT Requirements but i don't think it's feasible for me to do it. Advice is appreciated.
Can the mileage be recouped at tax time?
reserves in the coast guard sounds more rewarding than reserves in the army I'm not gonna lie!
Can i join the coastguard reserves at 40 years old as a type 2 diabetic?
Contact a recruiter
You make a video on the coast guard Cspi program
Thanks for the info I appreciate it very much
No problem 👍
You work in IT/Cyber in the USCG right? Where are you likely to be stationed if you work in IT/Cyber?
Depends on what “type” of IT you are but probably a land unit
I’m 28 and an electrician, would I fit in somewhere?
Sure you can fit in
Could you exchange the 2 days per month of drilling for an entire month of batch drilling?
Isn't the age limit 31 Years Of Age to join the actual Coast Guard?
Been raised to 42.
So in the reserves do you get the same benefits as if you were in active duty?
Not exactly. Some benefits you get are the same, but you don't get as much (for example, you do qualify for retirement after 20 years but you don't collect until you're 60). Others, like Tri-Care are available for Reservists but you have to pay into it like a regular job.
I am coming to USA on a cultural exchange visa....can I join the USCG reserve?
Speak to a recruiter
@@militaryjourneymen I will...but I want to know if there is really any chance..
I HAVE QUESTIONS ! Haha a bunch of them. I’m active duty navy and I would like to try coast guard I’m currently a E5 do I qualify to go officer in CG? And what are the chances for that sweet permanent shore duty?
How is the navy? I'm so stuck on joining the CG or navy cause I don't think I got the smarts to go through the CG boot camp😅
Know someone did 25 years navy boatswain mate who looked for training opportunities as they come. He liked it. This video touches on what you get out of it. Available CG locations are great for my area.
I want to join active duty but I really can’t leave Texas because of my children… Can I join reserves and still be really active in the program?
I want to get deployed and be gone for a few months at a time but I want to be based out of Texas so reserves sounds great, but can I volunteer for assignments often and make it as like a full time job?
Is it possible to transfer drill base if I’m transferred with my civilian job?
All i know is from my son's experience is he went from active duty to reserves bc he got married to a local who didnt want to move. He was assigned in state but about 2 hours at the base where there was a need for his rate & rank. There was a base 15 min drive from his home but it took 3 years to finally get transfer to "close to home" base. He is PO 1st class with 16 yrs ME rate
Thank you. u asked chief great questions. very informative if saw this video 7 research hours ago i would’ve been satisfied lol researching this specific topic is hard. not a lot of information specially what im looking for which is going to me psu reserve from civ pd . youtube needs to recommend u more. ur a great asset to the coast guard
Chief Lakose!!!
I am a coast guard Auxiliary member. I am 59 and actually wish I could join and be a Coast Guard Reserve member. I believe standards need to be changed, because, we can and are proven to become a member.
I joined active duty wanting to go reserve but recruiter sold me to do active so I thought at the time it was great, now im as a non-rate in chicago hating my job and wanting to have gone as reservist I wish I could go back in time and just go reserve… I wish I could get out some how and go reserve instead of active duty.
What’s your rate?
Yea, what is your rate?
I am considering joining the reserve. I have a nursing degree but going to school for my Master. Should I wait until I complete my masters to enlisted or my bachelors should be good enough?
I’m joining this year at 38 recruiter is looking to get me into depot and ME
how can you get more money I wouldn't want to just do 2 days I have more free time than that but I'd like to get paid for it
Which is better reserve or active?
Hello, my question is regarding DEPOT, is the PT test based on age? I just turned 40 and I cannot seem to get a straight answer. Any input will be helpful! Thank you!
Yes. It is based on your age.
@@Jtl1320 as an older recruit with some kiddos and wife myself, is there generally a “no contact by phone” policy with the DEPOT recruits in the evening?
@@W3ND1G0 you will not have access to your cell phone for the first two weeks unless it is some sort of emergency. Otherwise you will permitted to use it a few times to speak with family in the days before your graduation. Hope this helps.
@@Jtl1320 Thank you sir yes it does.
Is there a vaccine deadline for the reserves?
Yes December 2nd
@@ATaveras thanks, is that for the 2nd shot? I’m trying to wait for novavax for context, otherwise I guess they’ll force it at depot I suppose?
@@WhiskeyTango2 no it’s for the 2nd one because that’s when you’re considered fully vaccinated
I’m 35 and want to enlist active. I do wonder if I’m too old.
Age limit changed to 41-42 I believe
Perfect video . What’s the age to join coast reserve with no prior military experience? Is 36 too old
They raised the age limit recently recently to 41 for active and reserves.
Any recommendations for Coast Guard Reserve Recruiters?
Chief Williams Jackson Mississippi
What are the Medical screens done for depot ???
Im a cavalry scout in the army with about a year left, i have an associates in criminal justice. I was looking into the coast guard reserves and this video was extremely informative. The only thing I'm wrestling with is losing rank. I'm an E5 and being a lower rank doesn't sound great.
How much of a rank deduction?
Prior service gets put back to E3 unless previous MOS translates into the new rate they acquire. Or at least that’s what I’ve heard.
Super helpful and informative thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Prior Army combat engineer here ...kinda hoping to get into the DEPOT program.