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Coast Guard Boot Camp |
Basic training is tough. You'll be challenged every day,
both mentally and physically. You'll be pushed and
tested. You'll work harder than you ever thought
possible. But when you graduate, you'll do so with the
knowledge that you've accomplished something of which
both you and your family can be proud. You'll be a
member of the United States Coast Guard.
After graduation, you'll understand the true meaning of
teamwork as well as the importance of attention to
detail, hard work and a positive attitude.
In other words, you'll be ready - ready for the United
States Coast Guard.
Stepping Off the Bus
You arrive at Sexton Hall in Cape May, N.J. Most of the
next few days will be spent getting oriented, learning
your way around, receiving uniforms, getting haircuts
(females may pin their hair up within regulation
standards), and yes, filling out forms.
You'll meet your company commander. He or she will be
your mentor, instructor, leader, coach and guide. Your
company commander will break you down. Your CC will
teach you self-discipline and how to obey orders. His or
her job is to motivate you, and to teach you about
commitment and how to serve as a productive team member
of the Coast Guard.
Physical Fitness
You're about to get in the best physical shape of your
life, for one good reason: your ability to perform at
your best may be the difference between life and death.
We have to know that you will be able to carry out your
job in the Coast Guard to no matter what the
circumstance. The training center's expert staff will
help prepare you to meet the physical fitness
qualifications. So, in order to graduate from basic
training, you'll need to accomplish these physical
tasks: |
Men will be expected to perform:
29 push-ups in 60 seconds
38 sit-ups in 60 seconds
Run 1.5 miles in under 12:51
Sit and Reach 16.50"
Complete a swim circuit
Tread water for 5 minutes
Jump off a 5-foot platform and swim 100 meters |
Women will be expected to perform:
15 push-ups in 60 seconds
32 sit-ups in 60 seconds
Run 1.5 miles in under 15:26
Sit and Reach 19.29"
Complete a swim circuit
Tread water for 5 minutes
Jump off a 5-foot platform and swim 100 meters |
Academics
While in recruit training, you will learn many things
taught in formal classrooms. The academic program is
designed to provide you with a basic orientation to the
skills and knowledge that you'll need to succeed as a
seaman apprentice in the field. You'll receive training
in everything from the Uniform Code of Military Justice
to Coast Guard history, from addressing military
personnel to fire extinguishing methods. You'll learn to
handle heavy lines, survival equipment and small arms.
After your final exam, you'll be ready for your first
assignment.
Practical Instruction
During the latter weeks of your training, you'll
participate in a variety of practical instruction
including small arms training, seamanship, fire fighting
and damage control. You'll attend classes on small arms
safety and nomenclature, and you'll fire the basic
pistol course.
You'll participate in seamanship training and learn how
to handle lines, practice helm commands, learn about
safety procedures and much more. |
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(Source: U.S. Coast Guard - Information on this page deemed
reliable but not guaranteed as information may change.
See U.S. Coast Guard recruiter for latest information.) |
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