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Joining the Coast Guard is not the same as  joining other branches of the military.  The skills you acquire are put in practice immediately in saving lives,  protecting the marine environment,  providing law enforcement and Homeland Security. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

THE RESERVES -
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The Coast Guard Reserve is a military organization that is organized, trained, supplied and administered under the direction of the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard. The purpose of the Coast Guard Reserve is to provide trained and qualified personnel available for active duty in time of war or national emergency and at such other times as the national security requires.

WANT TO BECOME AN OFFICER?

Officer's Candidate School  is a rigorous seventeen-week course of instruction that prepares candidates to serve effectively as officers in the United States Coast Guard. Civilian applicants must have already earned a bachelors degree and must meet specific age and medical standards.

Direct Commissions are available for those individuals with special training and skills.  Check out the link to see if your skills are needed and you can qualify.

The Coast Guard Academy graduate earns a Bachelor of Science Degree and leaves for active duty as a commissioned officer.

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The United States Coast Guard offers Knoxville Area High School Graduate Men and Women Opportunities For:

• Education
• Travel & Adventure
• Leadership Development
• Advancement
• Lasting Friendships
• Serving Your Country

You can access these opportunities by charting your course through either:

Direct Enlistment

 National "Toll Free Hot Line":   Phone:  1-800-424-8883

  The Reserve

 

Through  One of the Below

Officer's Candidate School
Direct Commission
US Coast Guard Academy