i think any military branch is should be respected.
2007-02-14 20:28:33 · 11 answers · asked by evalistinho 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
The US Coast Guard has some of the bravest men and women in the armed forces. Little do people realize that the Coast Guard is doing their duties and putting themselves at risk, even when there is no war. They conduct search and rescue operations that put Coast Guard personnel in danger on a daily basis. The Coast Guardsmen have saved endless thousands of people every year. They are honorable, they are brave, and deserve all the respect we can give to them!
2007-02-14 20:32:40 · answer #1 · answered by C J 6 · 5⤊ 2⤋
The Coast Guard has changed to the Department of Homeland Security, not the Dept of Transportation.
That said, you can not place Coast Guard training next to Marine training and say they are "soft" just because physical fitness requirements are lower. It's comparing apples and oranges. Coast Guard personnel go out in the worst weather conditions to locate and rescue people in incredible danger or distress. They are a major component in the prevention of major drug shipments and illegal immigration to our country.
Anyone who considers the coast guard soft has their head up their *#&.
2007-02-14 20:41:10 · answer #2 · answered by Ryan T 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
All branches should be respected, but yes, among the armed forces, they arent even considered military. They are not part of the Department of Defense. They are now part of the Department of Homeland Defense, they used to be Department of Transportation. They are a federal law enforcement agency in the eyes of the real military.
2007-02-14 20:35:38 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 3⤋
My Coast Guard friends are some of the most rugged rough & tough S.O.B.'s I've ever met. They also save more lives in a year than any other branch out there. A good many of them are ex marines. They're true Heroes each & every one of them.
2007-02-14 20:41:50 · answer #4 · answered by irmaynerds 4 · 5⤊ 1⤋
Twenty years ago when I joined the Marines we all thought the Coasties were a bunch of boy scouts in boats. No respect whatsoever. But things have changed. With increased rescue ops and drug interdiction ops, they have a continuing real world mission. Yes, they do deserve respect.
2007-02-14 20:53:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Unfortunately though, the Coast Guard is considered part of the Department of Transportation, not a miltary branch
2007-02-14 20:32:01 · answer #6 · answered by ZEROCOOL 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Yes, because they don't generally get assigned to war zones and hotspots in the world. Their primary duty is law enforcement on the waters, and search and rescue missions . All of their duties are primarily stateside.
2007-02-15 02:25:41 · answer #7 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who doesnt respect anotherperson who volunteers and is willing to put his life on the line for others is an absolute fool.
Every cop, serviceman, every person who believes in duty and selfless service gets my salute
2007-02-14 21:01:35 · answer #8 · answered by writersbIock2006 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
no, but the Air Force is referred to as the Chair Force..i get sea sick and i am not a good swimmer or I would have joined the US Coast Guard..gosh
2007-02-14 20:35:17 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
A CG friend of mine told me of one of their solgans: "You have to go out, you just don't have to come back." Refers to ugly rescue situations, for which they seem to have the monopoly.
2007-02-14 20:54:07 · answer #10 · answered by ZORCH 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋