2007-03-25 16:06:06 · 3 answers · asked by Summer 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
You need a high school diploma! Other than that, entry-level positions exist for everyone. Check out their website
http://www.gocoastguard.com/
(the following is from there)
# You must be a US citizen or a Resident Alien.
# Be between the ages of 17-27 (up to age 32 if attending an "A" school) for Active Duty. (If you are 17, you'll need parental consent.)
# Reservists must be between 17-39. Prior service personnel should contact their local recruiter for specific programs.
# Have a high school diploma. GEDs are accepted in special circumstances.
# Have no more than two dependents.
# Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
# Pass a military entrance medical exam.
# Be the type of person who wants to serve the public on or around the water.
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And call a recruiter for information.
Just a word of caution: with the military, as with other organizations, always get ALL promises in writing.
Best wishes! Semper Paratus!
2007-03-25 16:13:27 · answer #1 · answered by Tomteboda 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
High school graduation. Thats it.
Once you join the Coast Guard, they give you the training you need. After you go through your boot camp, you will choose a specialty. Preferably, this would be something that you already know something about, and have done in the past. However, that is not a requirement. If you choose a specialty that you have always wanted, but just never done, they can give you that training.
2007-03-25 23:14:42 · answer #2 · answered by dmc177 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cant help saying this. know how to swim. seriously, high school education and see the recruiter.
2007-03-25 23:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by oldtimer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋