Coast Guard Veteran here. Cool video. What I remember from Boot Camp is that while those quals were easy for most of my shipmates (pre-Internet) it was swimming that got people. I was a surfer so no biggie for me but if you’re joining a maritime service, you should be a decent swimmer.
Something a lot of people don't seem to understand is this: to most in the military, they respect and acknowledge the CG as a branch -- they just make fun of them and pick on them, just like all of the branches do to one another. It's all in good brotherly fun. The Coasties are just a little more special ;)
Been watching you for years since the MA videos. Joining the Coast Guard this Summer and have been working towards preparing for this test and crushing it so far. Keep up the great content
Small world. I served with Denim for quite a while at USCG PSU 312 as part of the DSF. He’s a good dude. Completed several triathlons and always was a stellar shipmate.
Now you need to attempt the physical fitness test for aviation survival technician’s (aka Coast Guard rescue swimmer)… when going through that school that test like an easy workout compared to the rest of near drowning experiences you receive everyday in the pool.
That would kill most men. They have an 80% wash out rate for a reason. It’s 6 months of non stop training from sunrise to sunset Monday-Friday, which weekends being class work.
Go on the coast guard water stuff. I think people will think again. Seeing them do cliff and water boat capsizing rescues in rocky water especially in the Pacific Ocean. It’s incredible. Heroes!
My dad served 35 years in the CG. Retired AMTC, now he works as a civvy for them. I spent lots of my time kicking it with those guys and spending time on various bases when I was a kid.
My late father was a chief petty officer in the coast guard from early 70s till around mid 80s he loved being a coastie. Served on the uscgc mellon and vigorous
It‘s so much fun to watch Austen smile through the whole time he‘s working on the pullup-bar. You‘re a beast, it‘s impressive. Best wishes from Germany :-)
That’s quite cool, so far we’ve only had the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force come out, and I plan to enlist in the Marine Corps after high school. Oorah!
This actually helped me at least try to prepare myself and what I can try to expect on what will happen when I join the coast guard. As a kid I was not great in gym class and I’ll be honest I’m not exactly fit myself today. But this vid helped me see what I can expect and practice at home! Thanks for doing this vid guys! Really helped with people who wanna join the guard and seeing what they will expect and practice at home!
After working with MSRON and some of the coasties there, I actually wish I would have joined the coast guard instead of the navy. They do some sick stuff
Great Vid from a former 15 year Hooligan Am2 Back when I signed up there was no PT Test But I was in aviation so I trained with my rescue swimmer buddies and they loved being badasses Semper Paratus !!
Hey! I’m French at the 3rd RPIMa (paratrooper) . Why dont you Try our annual physical test 👌🏻 first do 50 push-up but every time your chest is on the ground you take off your hands from it. After do 40 situp. Last but not least : the « 8 km TAP » . Run 8 km with your uniform, your boots and a backpack who weighs 11 kg , you have to do it under 45minutes. Hope you will read my text . You do a great job . From France 🇫🇷👌🏻
Ive been really thinking hard about the coast guard! And i plan to talk to a recruiter coming October sometime, but ive been trying to train myslef on everyhing to be in better physical condition, i will admit the running is my hardest issue and i feel like that keeps holding me back. Ive definitely gotten better at push-ups tho 😅.
Man i wish the mile and a half time was 13:36 for my age group. Im killing myself to meet the 12:51 time limit, but I'm committed to being a coastie dammit!
My son is in the Coast Guard. He is in MSRT and loves it. When I found out, I said hey, you're not checking life jackets anymore. LOL I'm very very proud of him.
there all the military coast guard, army, raf, navy, raf regiment. all are skilled. as a contractor i like the occasional ok one i deal with and i hope to avoid the difficult ones.
Okay, so maybe some think this isn’t that tough, but The USCG is so much more. Seriously, check out some Coast Guard bootcamp videos. I’d have to put Coast Guard as the third hardest bootcamp behind Army at 2nd, Marines of course at 1st. Many say Navy is 3rd, but no way, it’s Coast Guard.
Yeah, but it still needs to be bigger, better and more powerful. They should be the operators of homeland air defense on the water, homeland defense from subs, and the main Artic force. They need more money and better equipment as well as ships etc. They should also have more access to autonomis mini subs for easier ways to stop drug/people smuggling. All in all, I think the government is the reason people don’t think highly of the coast guard(and merchant mariners).
Here in the Great Lakes - the CG is pretty active with law enforcement, search and rescue, illegal alien BS, and safety education and enforcement. They're pretty active out there on Lake Erie for sure.
I work with Naval & Coast Guard ships and any time I need info whether it be blue prints or general information about the tack sections or anything from the Navy members....they are clueless. Not all, but 95% of them 😅 Any time I ask Coast Guard members, they always know what I need and where to get it. Their ships are incredibly well organized.
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@@habeebahosny3613 thank you haha
can you do a coast guard rescue swimmer PT test??? its my dream job and wondering if your capable!
keep it up over there Austin.
Coast Guard is definitely the most underrated and most unappreciated branch of the military.
Home land security not DoD...
@@trilingualkidhe never said its part of Dod. Its still a branch of the military
@@pierceoleksik522 cant call it military if they are not part of DoD...do you call the police the military?
Look up title 14 if you don't believe it, USCG gets the exact same benefits as DOD branches
@trilingualkid they are not DOD, but still 100% a branch of the military. Literally just search "branches of the military" lol
Coast Guard Veteran here. Cool video. What I remember from Boot Camp is that while those quals were easy for most of my shipmates (pre-Internet) it was swimming that got people. I was a surfer so no biggie for me but if you’re joining a maritime service, you should be a decent swimmer.
joining coast guard, fortunately i basically grew up in the ocean
Now the swimming is the easiest part. 100 yards in 5 minutes lmao
Thank you for your service Austin! My cousin is currently in the Marines and I love these videos! Keep em up and stay safe man. God bless ❤
thanks Allie! I appreciate that! That's awesome 💪
@@AustenAlexanderdo you still post any new videos
Something a lot of people don't seem to understand is this: to most in the military, they respect and acknowledge the CG as a branch -- they just make fun of them and pick on them, just like all of the branches do to one another. It's all in good brotherly fun. The Coasties are just a little more special ;)
Exactly! I appreciate all branches as prior service AF. They love to poke at the AF but we all know it’s in good jokes.
remember that when your boat is sinking during a storm....
@@GlenSteveson Ya won’t catch me out on a boat in the ocean. I’ll stick to my airplanes lol
But thanks for being a perfect example of my point.
@@roxiereign wtf was your point lol
@@GlenSteveson😂 exactly 👏🏼
Been watching you for years since the MA videos. Joining the Coast Guard this Summer and have been working towards preparing for this test and crushing it so far. Keep up the great content
That’s awesome I appreciate that! Best of luck to you 🙏 the test isn’t bad at all
I was 9 years active and have now been in the reserves for 6 years now and love it. Good luck with your endeavors, you’ll do great.
A lot easier than our pt test
i graduate hs this upcoming year and am fully set on the coast guard, only thing im worried about is the asvab ngl
why work towards preparing for it? just prepare for it
Small world. I served with Denim for quite a while at USCG PSU 312 as part of the DSF. He’s a good dude. Completed several triathlons and always was a stellar shipmate.
Now you need to attempt the physical fitness test for aviation survival technician’s (aka Coast Guard rescue swimmer)… when going through that school that test like an easy workout compared to the rest of near drowning experiences you receive everyday in the pool.
Would have been cool to see you do the PFT for Rescue Swimmer
That would kill most men. They have an 80% wash out rate for a reason. It’s 6 months of non stop training from sunrise to sunset Monday-Friday, which weekends being class work.
Go on the coast guard water stuff. I think people will think again. Seeing them do cliff and water boat capsizing rescues in rocky water especially in the Pacific Ocean. It’s incredible. Heroes!
My dad served 35 years in the CG. Retired AMTC, now he works as a civvy for them. I spent lots of my time kicking it with those guys and spending time on various bases when I was a kid.
If u stay a chief for 35 years, ur big chillin
@tim4871 I wish. He was an E6 for the first 20. Had 8 kids, needed the money, but loved his work. Finally took chief for the pay.
@@searchBLOC941 ya making chief in aviation seems to be the sweet spot
This videos are good for deciding what branch you wanna go to if you think you can make it through all the training each one requires.
My late father was a chief petty officer in the coast guard from early 70s till around mid 80s he loved being a coastie. Served on the uscgc mellon and vigorous
It‘s so much fun to watch Austen smile through the whole time he‘s working on the pullup-bar. You‘re a beast, it‘s impressive.
Best wishes from Germany :-)
thank you!!!
I’m about to swear in to the DEP program for USCG! I am a lil bit nervous which is normal, but overall excited! I leave August 22nd
Haha I leave August 29! See you around!
I leave June 20th!
I leave the 22nd too
How did it go!?
Austen: “You don’t think the Coast Guard is a real branch of the military?”
12yo boy: No
Me: dead 😵💀
lol i know right
That was Michael my friend
Coast Gaurd on top. Saving lives #1 goal. Doing some good stuff. Doing more with less!
Definitely not enough love for the Coast Guard! Great job Austen!
The Coast Guard was just recruiting people at my school the other day! :D
That’s quite cool, so far we’ve only had the Marine Corps, Army, Navy, and Air Force come out, and I plan to enlist in the Marine Corps after high school.
Oorah!
@@marcusdelk7708 rah devil stay moto
@@marcusdelk7708Always thought the Air Force & navy seals was one of the coolest tho good luck to you.
Joining the coast guard this summer. Im pretty excited. Great video!
Honestly, this video is insane quality and effort. I subbed instantly, and I will never regret it!
thank you!!
This actually helped me at least try to prepare myself and what I can try to expect on what will happen when I join the coast guard. As a kid I was not great in gym class and I’ll be honest I’m not exactly fit myself today. But this vid helped me see what I can expect and practice at home! Thanks for doing this vid guys! Really helped with people who wanna join the guard and seeing what they will expect and practice at home!
Got out of Navy bootcamp about a week ago so you already know I have to binge watch all the videos😌
How was the boot camp and how has the baby been treating you so far???
Austen, in a future video, you should attempt the MARSOC Physical Fitness Test. Also great video! 👍
Pretty sure he’s done both the PFT and CFT before
Do more videos with him please Austen!
can you do the coast guard rescue swimmer PT test as its the hardest physical job in the CG?
Thank you for this video, I’m always getting ideas and boost from your video to keep moving my content to the next level ❤❤❤❤❤❤, love from Ghana 🇬🇭
After working with MSRON and some of the coasties there, I actually wish I would have joined the coast guard instead of the navy. They do some sick stuff
Great Vid from a former 15 year Hooligan Am2 Back when I signed up there was no PT Test But I was in aviation so I trained with my rescue swimmer buddies and they loved being badasses Semper Paratus !!
And I’ve been out for
33 years lol
Very interesting video about the coast Gaurd test. My son is in training to be a fireman in Arizona, he’s almost done. He said it was pretty tough.
A lot of US Coast Guard Reservists are firemen in their civilian jobs.
Thank you for including us in your video at the end!
Looks amazing! 🔥
We really appreciate your work 👍
thank you! 🙏
My father was 20 years Coastie...4 years Army infantry before that!
Loved the Coast Guard and been all over the world!🫡
Being in the coast guard, been able to see some cool places and do cool things. Fun fact, we are smaller than the NYPD but do a lot more
Nypd is the largest police force in the world
9:31 the smile on this mans face says everything
🎉 Its similar with the regular once a year IPPT (Individual Physical Profiency Test) in Singapore Military. Greetings From Singapore Army
They are gloating ..as they have lots of catching up to do..but the enemy has come pretty far with this kinda free help, n motivational video
a reminder to like that ting
🇿🇦 💪🏻 I am 53 years old, born in 1970. 👑 I easily do 100 sit-ups at once.
I’m 100 years old and can do 5,000 sit ups
Hey! I’m French at the 3rd RPIMa (paratrooper) . Why dont you Try our annual physical test 👌🏻 first do 50 push-up but every time your chest is on the ground you take off your hands from it. After do 40 situp.
Last but not least : the « 8 km TAP » . Run 8 km with your uniform, your boots and a backpack who weighs 11 kg , you have to do it under 45minutes.
Hope you will read my text . You do a great job .
From France 🇫🇷👌🏻
Ive been really thinking hard about the coast guard! And i plan to talk to a recruiter coming October sometime, but ive been trying to train myslef on everyhing to be in better physical condition, i will admit the running is my hardest issue and i feel like that keeps holding me back. Ive definitely gotten better at push-ups tho 😅.
Hey mee too! I’m really excited my boot camp will most likely be early or late summer! You got it !
Wow, pretty easy compared to others. Nice job!
Coast Guard is incredibly legit. People severly underestimate their work. We're thankful for the Coast Guard!
Do the surface rescue swimmer test. I’ll be starting the course in San Diego in 2 weeks.
"You guys can cheer me on too, if you want."
*onslaught of impeccable cheering ensues*
You should do coast guard AST requirements
Thumbs up the vid to see Austin go work with Denim! That would be awesome!
lettss goooooo
You gotta try USCG AST (Rescue Swimmer) PFT next!
just looked it up it actually looks awesome
Exactly what i was saying! I was supposed to be an AST then MSRT but head injury forced me out.
Man i wish the mile and a half time was 13:36 for my age group. Im killing myself to meet the 12:51 time limit, but I'm committed to being a coastie dammit!
😅😅😅😅 Austen is Awesome, love yals humor 😅 so funny 😅
thanks Mikey!!
My son is in the Coast Guard. He is in MSRT and loves it. When I found out, I said hey, you're not checking life jackets anymore. LOL
I'm very very proud of him.
Love these videos !! I ship off for the Navy in Sep !!
there all the military coast guard, army, raf, navy, raf regiment. all are skilled. as a contractor i like the occasional ok one i deal with and i hope to avoid the difficult ones.
I recently did this but for actual entry and I did pass. Thank God! God helped me get through it and let me take a step towards my future.
Can you attempt the USAF DAGRE security forces physical test; I just want to see what it entails.
Okay, so maybe some think this isn’t that tough, but The USCG is so much more. Seriously, check out some Coast Guard bootcamp videos. I’d have to put Coast Guard as the third hardest bootcamp behind Army at 2nd, Marines of course at 1st. Many say Navy is 3rd, but no way, it’s Coast Guard.
0:10 why is this blonde Alpha Bull dominating him like that?!?
Help😂😂
Yeah, but it still needs to be bigger, better and more powerful. They should be the operators of homeland air defense on the water, homeland defense from subs, and the main Artic force. They need more money and better equipment as well as ships etc. They should also have more access to autonomis mini subs for easier ways to stop drug/people smuggling. All in all, I think the government is the reason people don’t think highly of the coast guard(and merchant mariners).
I always hated doing our 2 mile on tracks. Hated running in circles
bro that was nice of you to let the kids stay and watch you
you should try the IHC test for Hotshot firefighters, would love to see it
Great job! 🔥
Austen Alexander the type of Zuniga who talks about Factor Meals in middle of a war
Gonna be joining the Coast Guard when I'm older (then later my local police department), thanks to show me a taste man!
awesome! Glad you enjoyed!
Good job man, leaving a comment for the algorithm
Here in the Great Lakes - the CG is pretty active with law enforcement, search and rescue, illegal alien BS, and safety education and enforcement. They're pretty active out there on Lake Erie for sure.
as someone who has been spending the last year and a half trying to reach these fitness marks its hella hard.
Videos never lack on amazing 👏🏽 keep it up Austen!!
Thanks Autumn!!
You should try fire academy or the CPAT fitness test for firefighters
you should try the Norwegian Foot March
I believe I've been eyeing that one
The way you guys shhh each other 🤣
Crazy I just got my boot camp date and then this comes out a day later
We made this for you
I work with Naval & Coast Guard ships and any time I need info whether it be blue prints or general information about the tack sections or anything from the Navy members....they are clueless. Not all, but 95% of them 😅 Any time I ask Coast Guard members, they always know what I need and where to get it. Their ships are incredibly well organized.
Great video, the intro made me laugh 😂
My dad was a puddle pirate! Loved the video
Austen is a big man. It takes more strength.
Austin, how about CG rescue swimmer quals?
Been there. Done that! It was fun!
I really like your video's!
I have a question: is this the full coast guard fitness test? Because I thought there would be a swimming part too?
Shhh save it for the outro
Shhh we have a voice over for that got me 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Semper Paratus!! ⚓
Good test for you guys the SAS training
British SAS training
I plan to enlist in the Marine Corps after high school, but those Puddle Pirates sure are amazing!
Oorah!
😂
Austen smiling during the chin ups is hilarious.
I'm 9 years old and I did 29 push ups in under a minute
Only Austen smiles while doing pullups
they're my favorite 😁
dude made that mile and a half look easy
Hey Austin can u do the Dutch Carribean Coast Guard fitness test pls
2:44 what type of garmin is this brother? Many thanks
Great video!
Bro I could see my house in camera when he was doing the run. That park is next to my house!!!!!!
small world!! You've got a nice house 😂
I think that instructor has a crush on you lol 😂 😂😂
Austen said he smelled like cocoa butter when he was doing pushups! Other way around. Lol
This is awesome!
thanks Sara!
So there is no swim training exercise for the Coast Guard? Never knew
There is in bootcamp….once you’re already in you can either choose to do the run or the swim for your PT tests
You should go to the Kentucky state police academy
Fellow Coastie here. 14 years
Where did you buy your watch and what’s the name
Garmin Fenix 7x Sapphire
Austen,
I have a challenge for you. "One week as a Coast Guard rescue swimmer student at ATTC Elizabeth City, NC.
Magandqng umaga 😂Galing naman 💪 Ang saya panuorin ang lahat ng aktibidad ninyo po
i believe that says good morning
Yes Sir I say good morning from here in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and I’m enjoying to watching all your videos Salamat sa pag shares ng Mga aktibidad ninyo po Sir
1:40 when you start seeing the limitations of being over sized!