what it's like being a nonrate in the Coast Guard
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2017
- In this video I share what it's like being a nonrate (E2 or E3) in the Coast Guard.
RESOURCES:
Step 1.
Contact a USCG Recruiter (& get the Boot Camp Survival guide for free)
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Step 2.
Get The Coast Guard Boot Camp Survival Guide on Amazon
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Step 3.
Join the Coast Guard Boot Camp Preppers Facebook Group
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Disclaimers:
These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.
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Here is a good tip. I joined as a reservist. As part of signup/program I got guaranteed MKA school right after boot. (You can always go active if you want after A school is completed). Note, when I joined in 1980 if you were honorman in A school (top scorer) you would usually get one of the best choice of assignments when everyone else is filling out the "dream sheet" hoping against hope for a good assignment.
Your brother from another mother here Navy Vet just dropping in to get insite into what the coasties are doing. Nice video.
Your brother from another mother here Marine Corps Vet seeing what the Coasties are doing. Might join not gonna lie.
I really enjoy your vidoes. You have given me more of an insight on what to look forward to. Thank you Julian!
My non-rate days, 87-89, at a now closed air station; which was a ton of fun and landed me in Army Warrant Officer Flight Program. Went from a USCG E3 to US Army E5 then a US Army WO1.
I have a blast in the Coast Guard and would’ve stayed if the WOC Flt Program didn’t present itself.
Hi I know this is an old comment but could you explain the transition between uscg to army flight warrant because that may be something I’m interested in in the future thanks
Very interesting. Thank you for the videos
This makes me excited i thought life was gonna suck as a nonrate Lol thank you man
I’m a non rate on a 378’ my quals are Basic and Advanced Damage Control, Helm & Lookout, and in-port security
Nice video but you forgot about all the Painting, nailgunning, sanding, mowing, cleaning etc you have to do as a nonrate, especially if your on a cutter! Granted I was in the Old Guard but it has to be somewhat the same. Much better once you are rated imho.....
It’s still the same brother
@@Jojo-sx9tm Yeah that’s what I figured! Until they invent a CG Cutter that won’t Rust, they’ll be layers of painting with Red Lead and White over that etc,,, To this day I won’t paint! My wife will but I’d rather pay someone to do it than do it myself. 🤣Now I’m too old and in pain from my back breaking while I was serving! Those things catch up to you faster than you want or think! Either case I wouldn’t change my experiences in the USCG for Anything and I’d do it all again if I could! God bless and Semper Paratus bro!!
Being a non-rate BLOWS! Waiting for an A School for over a year is awful.
Guess I lucked out.... Did PP Cape May after boot with SCD while waiting for a slot at Yorktown for BM. Only did PP for a month and a half till class opened up. Came back to CM to work the Hornbeam. I really hated southern NJ after that....
Hi, By chance do you know the wait time for YN?
Great vids man!!!
Thanks for the video Julian. Do you entertain one on one inquiries?
As my other non-rate buddies say "non-rate nonsense makes sense" 😕😂
A non-rate for 3.5 years?...what school are you waiting on or did you get in trouble ; )
Attempted AST-A and dropped out, planned on getting out, then went IT
I leave for BT in February 2018! I’m currently a Paramedic here in California and was wondering what life is like as an HS. I only chose it because it seems to be something I have a lot of knowledge in but was wondering what the job was like on the field? I’m not looking forward to the A-School wait but I hope it’s worth it. Love the videos keep up the good work!
Liza Soto I leave for BT in April and want to be an HS, may god have mercy on our souls as we wait for the a school
Could you do a video "one day in bootcamp" where you tell how the dayschedule looks like? Would be awesome 😊
Well if you still want it I can tell you😂
@@deandredavis5264 yes I'd still love to know 😁😎
@@francescavinci8445 Alright so, first “night” your heart starts pumping that’s when you meet one of your CC’s. Then you get sent to your squadbay. COVID has changed how things work there at the Bootcamp, so you’re in ROM for two weeks;(they tell you think of it as 6 weeks), so 16 hours a day you’re inside your dorm with the exception of getting food going to the gym, etc.
After ROM, the schedule varies daily. However one thing stays consistent in the day, smoke sessions, going to the galley, roll call, and cleaning the squadbay at the end of the day.
I'd like to see this as well please
I'm really confused why the Coast Guard does this non rate thing. I've always thought no matter what job/mos you do in the military you must go to school to learn how to do that job/mos. In this video you talked about doing law enforcement as a non rate, doesn't that require going to Military Police School?
Leave for bootcamp in 8 days, so excited but pretty nervous!
how’d it go
Updatess?
Hey journeyman. Appreciate the video. I’m shipping out to cape May September 1st. Quick questions. (Haven’t watched the whole video yet) 1-what’s the difference between non-rate and rate ig? 2-can you put your name on multiple A school lists? (I’m deciding between boatswain mate or AMT) anything I should know my recruiter maybe left out? Thanks again!
Update?
I leave for boot camp November 30th. I’m beyond scared but I’m excited for this big step in my life.
OMG ME TOO!
I leave for BOOT camp NOV 30 from FL
hows it going as a non-rate?
What base/station do non-rates go to? And, do you have an option of choosing where you go?
I’m going to be joining the coast guard as an e3 because of my college credits. Does that change anything after boot camp for qualifications? Also does it changed anything In general after I finish boot camp
Hey, I real want join the coast guard as a yeoman but it kinda seems like I'm getting the run around by my recruiter, what would you recommend to do? And if everything works out how long would the wait be for A-school? Thanks.
I really can’t decide if I wanna go on a cutter or be on land. Ugh 🤦♂️ 😂
Can you please make a video about how many hours a week active duty would work?
Are you completely done with trying to go the AST route?
Are you familiar with IS and the wait time associated with striking it? I want to do federal police work and see that IS directly specializes with federal intelligence. I understand you're an IT so I'm assuming you work with them like they do in the Navy.
If you are familiar with it would you recommend taking the wait time as a non-rate to strike it?
Are you familiar with the billets available? I'm looking for a chance to visit some foreign ports or hopefully strike an overseas assignment like Japan or Spain.
How does your work compare to an IS'?
As for the work as an IS, is it more analyzing or collections? I've spoken to a recruiter and am trying to figure out what C-schools I'm looking at as an IS.
Lastly, what qualifications should I work on while a non-rate to make my life a little less depressing?
Thanks in advance.
Any tips for ast and any idea on the waiting list time. Currently I’m waiting to go to meps hopefully I’ll be in by January
Lol Bruh You in yet?
How long is the A school wait for an MST.
Non-Rate dose that mean you don't have a MOS and they stuck you at the Flotilla? Working Portside at the Docks .
What’s some of your favorite stations?
Do you have any recommendations for prior service (USMC) going into the coast guard ? I was looking into being an ME and how is life for prior service New joins ?
update?
I've been looking more into cg.. I can't find anything about scuba divers... I've been diving for 18 years and would love to utilize my experience and skills for the greater good whether helping victims or fellow colleagues. there any wait for dive school?
@@militaryjourneymen thank you for the reply. I have a degree. My understanding is if I enlist I'm automatically e3? How long would that take to get up to e4/e5?
my army brain can't comprehend lol
Prior Marine and thinking of joining coast guard... all i heard is you wont be able to stand watch and all i could think of was "oh my that is HORRIBLE!" but its probably a different type of watch than what i am thinking... also if you are still in, assuming you are... is AST looking good on space available?
good shit, thanks bro.
For my 1st unit can I avoid going to a cutter? I'm about to join but I have a baby 1 year old and I full breastfeed, so I would like to be in land unit, is that possible? Thanks for all your videos! Be bless
If you’re a nonrate do you just do boot camp for 8 weeks and then you’re done? Do you no have to go to A school or anything?
Didn't know there was a nonrate. Interesting
Can I get a guaranteed rate at the recruiters office? Go Basic Training then right to A School? Or do I have to go unrate then wait for one to open? Thanks!!
Thanks man!! Im still 16 so I have about 2 years. Im interested mainly in BM, Mk, & ET but if I spent a couple months unrated I could see what I would like best. I have a couple more questions about the CG. Would you mind if I emailed you or would you prefer me to drop it in the comments instead? Thx again man
how long does it take you to get a rate? I wanna go in as an MK?
Savskii209 ask your recruiter for guaranteed mk a school then you’ll go right after boot camp
Curious about what you think about The Coast Guard MSRT And MSST. Your opinion on both and how difficult is it to get on each.
Julian Miyata you can be selected for the MSRT also right ? Or does it work differently?
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Hola Julian! Did you think as a non-rate you have time enough for family? I'm worried because I have a baby boy 1 year old (I breastfeed) and I supposed to go BC this june 22 but I didn't sworn yet.. as a non-rate if I'm not in a cutter or small boat station, can I sleep everyday at home? Or you think reserve better, please any Advice.. Gracias! thank you!!! Be Bless
Hola! you do have family time. But keep in mind that need to study to get does qualifications. When you go into work you really don't study after the work is done. it all depends on what unit you are at.
Do you know the current wait time for SK & YN “A” school?
What's the minimum ASVAB score for Maritime Enforcement (ME)?
usually just depends on all your scores on the asvab
Can I still become a bm if I didn’t qualify on my ASVAB score I got a 41?
goos Q ! waiting for the answer
Would going in as a non rate be considered as going in open contract?
Military Journeymen Thank you so much for your response and your videos☺️
Is Damage Control A school difficult to get into? If so how long is the wait?
Julian Miyata thank you, awesome videos btw it rely helps
My son just signed up for 6 years. He choose Alaska as his first duty location. I'm curious what is required to become "qualified" before he can request his choice of rate. Is there a list of tasks he will need to become qualified on? Thank you.
4 yrs later how was it for him? Mines just signed up recently.
Hey Julian,
Couple questions for you... I have my B.A. in English. 1) Do you find that a lot of the people who are enlisting these days in the Coast Guard have degrees? I have heard differing opinions. 2) From what I understand, BM is not currently offered bootcamp to A school. How long is the wait for BM A school, and will I have a better chance of getting in sooner, considering I have my degree?
I appreciate your videos, man. Thanks!
Thank you, sir!
I would think that with a degree in English you could get a Warrant Officer rank?
He's not a Sir...he works for living!
A degree in English will get you a dime and a cup of coffee...you know nothing about the CG if you think he can make CWO cause of a degree...sober up!
Can you explain what you mean by getting qualified?
Julian Miyata so, I want to be an HS, will I have to take a PQS on medical stuff to get into A school?
This is against Commandant Instruction. Units cannot prevent you from placing your name on an A school waiting list after 4 months of being at the unit.
What rates are easier to get into? Why did you decide to go non rate? Thanks Julian!
Julian Miyata Thanks Julian! I watched your video and I was curious about being a non rate. It’s my son who is interested in the Coast Guard. He is talking about seeing a recruiter soon and I wanted to understand his options. How much did you rely on your ASVAB score for determining what you wanted to do?
Julian Miyata Thank you Julian, I appreciate your reply.
Julian Miyata how does one find out which rates are currently going straight to A school after boot camp?
Really need help deciding to go Coast Guard or Navy. Can anyone help me or give me a few tips? I got everything done in meps already, just wanted to score a little higher on my asvab the second time.
Julian Miyata can you also send it to me as well please teddydub17@gmail.com
Julian Miyata lxslopez89@gmail.com
Julian Miyata hey my name is Jacob 17 and plan on leaving for boot camp this summer I want to bring my asvab up 5 points and is deciding between coast guard and navy may you send me this email as well that would be a lot of help on my decision
what non rate means ? I have college credits will that help get higher rank?
Military Journeymen I heard that credits can get you E2 and E3 though.
I got a 55 asvab score and they told me I don't qualify for any jobs :( ( I am shipping nov 30 tho)
I got that same score and qualified for a few jobs….plus you can get waivers
how???? i got a 46 and i qualify for all the jobs im shipping out june 25th straight outta school
@@dbvmp back in 22, I qualified for ME, YN, BM, IS
with a waiver 5pts but for BM was fine, back in 2022
Lol being a non rate is never a good experience bro! You’re everybody’s slave and everyone pulls rank ok you!