I've been exploring career opportunities lately. Anyone have any idea what it would be like to transfer from Army to Coast Guard?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:36:01 -0400

Response by 1LT Vance Titus made Sep 1 at 2017 2:46 PM

1LT Vance Titus — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:46:37 -0400

I was in the Army because I get seasick.

Response by MCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 2:59 PM

MCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:59:42 -0400

I am a prior Army guy. Been in the CG for 20+ now. Feel free to message me. Happy to chat about the transition.

Response by LCpl Shane Couch made Sep 1 at 2017 3:55 PM

LCpl Shane Couch — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:55:05 -0400

Remember, the Coast Guard is trained to save lives and the Army/Marine Corps is trained to take lives. At least this is what my CG uncle told me. lol

Good luck in your transition.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 6:34 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 18:34:29 -0400

I tried it once when I was a young E-5. The whole process was going to take a very long time and I was going to get bumped back down to E-3 so I moved on to other options. Of course that was in 2005 or so and things have probably changed since then.

Response by PO3 Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 8:47 PM

PO3 Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 20:47:09 -0400

I have an e-3 onboard, former Army. Strange, quiet fellow, but a good worker.

Yes, you will probably be bumped down to E-3, but boot is 3 weeks (go DEPOT), and depending on what rate you go, boot to A school is a possibility.

Currently, boot to A are OS (operations specalists), CS (cooks, lifeblood if they're
Good), EM, ET (I think), and MK.

If you're an Aviation, or Medic, you could possibly fight for going to those specific A school's, but I doubt it'll work.

Anyrhi ng the recruiter says, get in writing, and possibly tacked onto your contract.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 1 at 2017 10:14 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 01 Sep 2017 22:14:00 -0400

From a Recruiting perspective: Why?

Curious what draws you to the Coast Guard, and what made you pick the Army to begin with.

Response by SGT Charles Moore made Dec 21 at 2017 10:29 AM

SGT Charles Moore — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 10:29:42 -0500

Go buy some tampons and that’s basically it.

Response by CPO Richard Weir made Apr 14 at 2018 10:43 PM

CPO Richard Weir — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:43:58 -0400

I served 6yrs army got out went to college and went in the USCG best move I ever made. CPO R A WEIR

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 14 at 2018 10:56 PM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 14 Apr 2018 22:56:07 -0400

I hear nothing but good things about the CG.