I am former Navy, and considering joining the USCG. I know that the ranks are the same. What about the enlisted uniforms? 'Dress' and 'Working'. Do they have BDUs?... Links are helpful too. ((FULL POINTS FOR THIS))
2006-12-08 02:50:01 · 5 answers · asked by iMedic 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The Coast Guard is a great gig if you can get it.
The difference between the Navy and Coast Guard is Mission. The Coast Guard is a part of the Dept. of Homeland Security and is responsible for the security of the US coasts, port security, marine safety, and marine search and rescue.
Its a very gender integrated organization. There are probably more O-5 and up females in operational commands than any other branch of the armed forces, but there are few formalities observed between the O's and the E's. Most work together in a team.
They just transitioned to what they call an ODU uniform which is the same as a BDU. Its dark blue and is the every day working uniform. All rank is displayed on the collars. A unit ball cap for a cover and boots. They also have the "tropical blue" long uniform which is similar to the Air Force uniform, light blue shirt, dark blue trousers, clarino black shoes and either a combination, garrison or a unit ball cap for a cover. Officers usually wear shoulder devices and enlisted wear collar devices on the Tropical Blues.
They are in desperate need of trained medical personnel!
I don't want to sound too much like a cheerleader but the USCG is a great organization to be involved with. Good luck!
Semper Paratus
2006-12-08 03:36:58 · answer #1 · answered by JOHN 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've only worked with the Coast Guard while I was in the Arabian Gulf. Their working uniform was BDU's and they prob had better accomidations then I did. Many people believe they deal purely with US ports but in reality they will travel all over and their are a few coastie ships homeported in Bahrain.
2006-12-08 12:56:47 · answer #2 · answered by jaymactx 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
With Navy you get to travel around and hump as many foreign ladies. With Coast Guard, your only limited to US territories. Be smart, join the Navy.
2006-12-08 10:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by IKNOWALL 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
coast gaurd is only u.s. borders navy travels the wolrd and has many different bases all around the world
2006-12-08 10:54:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Wrong
2014-05-18 12:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by Taram 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋