I heard it's kinda hard to get in the Coast Guard?? is that true?
2006-12-01 16:02:07 · 7 answers · asked by huerito323 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
harder than any other branch of the military.
if you dont think you have what it take join the marines
2006-12-02 09:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by military and veteran advocate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only reason that it is a little harder to get in is due to it's size. It is the smallest branch and is actually Department of Homeland Security and not Department of defense. My brother is in the Coast Guard and loves it. My husband looked into the Coast Guard and would have gotten in but decided to enlisti in the Air Force instead.
2006-12-02 00:45:08 · answer #2 · answered by mustangsally76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Coast Guard has stricter medical requirements for entry. While I met and passed all the requirements for commission in the Navy, I was not qualified for the Coast Guard.
2006-12-02 10:28:12 · answer #3 · answered by Aggie80 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, with teh war in Iraq, more funding is going to the services that are directly combat related, eg. Army/Marines. Therefore, the size of the Coast Guard has to be reduced, which is probably why its harder to get in. However, you still shouldnt have trouble.
2006-12-02 00:28:04 · answer #4 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Doubtful.
I understand that you need to be at least six foot, though, in case you need to wade into shore.
(Just a joke from an ex-Navy chick. We call the coasties "Mud Ducks")
Anyway, I would say it shouldn't be any harder than any other branch.
2006-12-02 00:10:45 · answer #5 · answered by Secret Agent of God (BWR) 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are a health kid, you shouldn't have any trouble getting in.
2006-12-02 11:15:22 · answer #6 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's easy if your DROWNING
2006-12-02 00:04:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋