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Topics of Interest

CommissioningPrograms


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First, a little intro into the opportunities you

as a potential Junior Officer may experiencein the Guard


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Coast Guard Roles

Maritime Security

Maritime Safety

Protection of Natural Resources

Maritime Mobility National Defense


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Maritime Safety Missions

Search and Rescue

Marine Safety (a.k.a. Prevention & Compliance)

Recreational Boating Safety

International Ice Patrol


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Search and RescueSearch and Rescue


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Marine Safety

Commercial FishingVessel Safety


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Prevention & Compliance

Vessel Inspection

Prevention throughPeople


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Prevention & Compliance

Port State Control


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Marine Transportation System


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Aids to Navigation


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Waterways/Vessel TrafficManagement


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First Year Assignments

For a MARGRAD (Maritime Academy Graduate)accessing into the Guard, the following assignmentsare open to you:

Marine Inspector/Port State Control Officer

Deck Watch Officer in Training (DWOIT)

Engineering Watch Officer in Training (EWOIT)

Other assignments may become available dependingon the needs of the service.


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So you want to join?

Three/four selection boards per year:

MARGRADKP (early December)

MARGRADFall (late December)

MARGRADSpring (February)

*36 slots were available to these three programsfor FY07-08.


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MARGRAD-KP REQUIREMENTS

100% sure want to come into the Coast Guard.

Limited number accepted (competitive interview process).

Upon acceptance, receive an assigned billet in January.

Only compete against other KPers.

If ANY desire to sail on a cutterthis is your BEST chance.

MUST HAVE 2.5 or higher GPA AND MAINTAIN UNTILGRADUATION.

MUST GRADUATE ON TIMENO DEFERREDS DUE TO

SEA/SCHOOL, etc.

Must pass ALL medical requirements prior to commission.

Attend DCO course 1 week after graduation.


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MARGRAD-DCO Requirements(Fall and Spring)

MARGRADFall for those who are 65%-99.9% sure they want to

go in the Guard.

Panel meets in early December.

Minimum GPA is 2.25

Compete against other MARGRAD applicants nation-wide (Cal

M. MASS, Maine M, SUNY, License applicants with sail time). Find out if selected around Jan/Feb timeframe.

Find out assignment in April/May during assignment season.

MARGRADSpring for the Late-bloomers.

Minimum GPA is 2.25 Disadvantage, if any snags (medical, etc.) can hold you from

being commissioned at graduation.

MUST PASS ALL MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE COMMISSION

Attend either DCO course following graduation or in late summer.


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Other Accession Possibilities

Selective Reserve Direct Commission (SRDC) For those with interest in joining CG Selected Reserves. Competitive, going up against anybody interested in joining

Reserves (Police Officers, CBP, ICS, FBI, etc). Apply in late winter panel. (more opportunities on the West

coast).

SAT scores are considered. Minimum GPA is 2.5

Officer Candidate School (OCS)

Another route to join if MARGRAD doesnt work out. (17

week indoc prior to entry) Cannot apply until after received degree.

Competing against all college graduates wanting to join theCG.

Minimum GPA is 2.5


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The Shield of Freedom


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