Why does it take so long to join the Coast Guard

I've heard it time and time again... It takes to long to join the Coast Guard so I decided to join the Navy instead! Well I spoke with a Coast Guard recruiter about why it can take so long to join.
RESOURCES:
Step 1.
Contact a USCG Recruiter
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Step 2.
Get The Coast Guard Boot Camp Survival Guide on Amazon
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Step 3.
Join the Coast Guard Boot Camp Preppers Facebook Group
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Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

[@militaryjourneymen]

Hey everyone, sorry for the issues with the sound at the end of the video. In summary, you can join our free FB group to connect with other's who are training for CG boot camp. Links are in the description.

[@carolinemurdock3038]

Thank you so much!!

[@bhowlerr]

Dude is a straight politician. Just answer the damn question.

[@famicommike9014]

He's not kidding, when I was joining the Navy the Coast Guard office at MEPS was literally a little bit bigger than a cleaning supply closet as compared to Army or Navy.

[@joefla2507]

Im not sure which MEPS you went to but yeah it’s the same for the CG office at Fort Hamilton.

[@destinyramsey4]

My son is arriving at Cape May any moment now. I'm waiting for that notorious phone call.... Thanks Julian for your book. (I left a review on Amazon). I cleaned out my sons room today and there was your book that he studied for nearly 6 months. Pages bent, folded and highlighted. He really took it all in! Praying he gets through it and graduates! I'm on pins and needles with reversions, ramps and passing all the PTs. Too much for the heart. We loved your videos. Very helpful and insightful!!! Thanks again!

[@cjeppinga]

Any update? That’s an incredible story I’ve seen you comment on other videos. Congrats and I hope for good news!

[@destinyramsey4]

@@cjeppinga he is doing awesome. Stationed in Kodiak. He’s on the Douglas Munro in the Arctic right now. Got accepted to A school to be an Electrician’s Mate. He’s is having an adventure of a lifetime. Been in 6 months and already decided to reenlist after 4 years. So impressed with the CG!!!

[@cjeppinga]

@@destinyramsey4 that’s awesome love to hear these stories I’m heading to meps in like 4 days and after all my background checks I’m heading to boot camp in late January

[@destinyramsey4]

@@cjeppinga Awesome!! Best of luck. My son said it was just as mentally hard as it was physical. It’s tough stuff! Go to #gograhamramsey in Instagram for some inspiration. That’s my sons whole CG story. coast_guard_mom

[@cjeppinga]

@@destinyramsey4 thank you so much I will for sure give him a follow.

[@jordznx]

My coast guard boot camp survival guid just arrived In the mail! Tbh I had noooo idea we needed to know all this 😂 I’m so happy I decided to buy this tbh 🙌🏼💯

[@militaryjourneymen]

Thank you! Would you mind please leaving a review on Amazon?

[@jordznx]

Military Journeymen sure man no problem

[@pfireintenze]

how did all of it go?

[@stumppudle1912]

My process has been 3.5 months getting shipped July 7th :)

[@Boba_Tea20250]

I’ve had three different recruiters I was sent to, It’s hard getting in. Not only do I have to be at the weight but also have the medical documentation that allows me to join. It sucks that I’m from a reservation and the IHS doesn’t have good records of my injuries and physical records. So I’m just kind of stuck, I wish they could give me medical clearance or a scheduled medical exam to clear me for MEPS but no. So I’m just kind of sad and depressed about it, it hurts not being able to hold the title semper paratus :(

[@OfficialJRabbit]

Studying for asvab right now, thanks for all the info Julian.

[@youraveragejoe2]

Did you take it ?

[@OfficialJRabbit]

@@youraveragejoe2 so crazy to see this comment and see how much of a different path I am on, I’m a type 1 wild land firefighter going to basic fire academy in October and gonna be working on a structure engine after that. Life has taken me on a different path and I love it, did not take the ASVAB :(

[@youraveragejoe2]

@@OfficialJRabbit oh ok

[@gus473]

@@OfficialJRabbit Be alert. Stay calm. Think clearly. Act decisively. (But you probably have SO #6 memorized by now.) Stay safe. 😎✌🏼

[@olesyahasyak8495]

Im 17 and am in the 11th grade. I have begun the process of joining the uscg. I have about 2 years until i graduate and hope to be able to head off to bootcamp soon after i graduate.

[@pfireintenze]

2 years later how’s it going?

[@HisDudeness1986]

When I was joining the Army I had to wait 6 months in the DEP before shipping off to Basic lol. I think it’s just the entire Armed Forces that has that issue

[@olesyahasyak8495]

If anything, ill just work and train before i can go! No time to waste.

[@PantslessPanda2001]

That made me feel a little better

[@fredteggelaar6401]

From MEPS to shipping out to TRACEN was 2 weeks for me. That was back in 01 though.

[@paulconnors2078]

The USAF takes almost as long as the USCG to get enlistees into the system.

[@CocoLaurel]

I’m praying I get through MEPS over the next two weeks and they don’t kick back my application so I can ship out ASAP by the end of this year.. I’ll even go during the holidays I want out that badly lol. It was the worst 3 weeks finding my medical records, but I succeeded.

[@kevinmasuda5989]

Hey Julian, I'm really enjoying your videos man! Will you have any future videos dealing with the reserve and DEPOT?

[@militaryjourneymen]

yes

[@Chimy1423]

My son has been waiting for basic training for over a year and a couple of months. Still nothing. 😞

[@3141xxm]

Hey man, I have a question about a specific program I'm applying for in the CG. I'm AD and don't wanna post about it on here for the world to see. You mind if I email you?

[@chaleidaarce7189]

Hola Julian :D Question! If I'm about to join and I'm between CS or YM rate, but if I'm pregnant I can still work in a cutter? Or it have to be in land unit? Thank youuuuu for all your effort and all the amazing vid! Be Bless ☆

[@chaleidaarce7189]

Hola! Weird question! Can you go A - School pregnant? I'm about to join, I'm married and would like to have children, I would like to be Yeoman but my asvab score was 43 too low to choose a job, Im from Puerto Rico island so my first language is Spanish.. I study hard but still get a low score,... I'm 26 and I'm wondering if with the time I get pregnant will affect me to go A - School. Btw I buy your book and leave an amazing review because is a treasure!! 100% recommended, thanks for all the extra info we need to know to make a better experience bc, specially for me that english is not my language it was so easy to read and understand, is a must! the BEST book out there! Thank you!!!! Be bless

[@youraveragejoe2]

Don't have kids that'll set you back even more. But good luck with everything else

[@yakoaog]

This is the guy.