USCG Recruiting

Current CG Tattoo policy (May24)

01 tattoo behind EACH ear (1"x1") 01 finger or ring tattoo per hand 01 finger tattoo per hand between the knuckle closest to the wrist and fingertip 01 hand tattoo between the wrist and finger knuckles closest to the wrist (2 1/2"x 2 1/2") Tattoos allowed up to the collar of a crew neck t-shirt Cannot be above tropical blue shirt behind the neck No tattoos on palms of hands No tattoos that represent racism, discrimination, indecency (nudity), extremism philosophy, lawlessness, violence, or sexually explicit.

CSPI requirements?

1. Must be attending a MSI 2. Accrued 30 credits at a qualifying MSI 3. Enlisted as an E3 with a 4year obligation 4. Must attend basic training 5. Must attend OCI and OCS 6. SAT 1100 verbal and math OR an ASVAB (VE+AR) of 109 OR an ACT of 23

What is OCS-R & OCS-T?

12 week course in New London, CT OCS R- Reserve commission (civilians and E3 must have B.S degree) OCS T- temporary regular commission (AD in the CG, E5 or E4 above the cut with 04 years of service)

NBIS fingerprint timeline?

120 days but 110 preferred for CGRC

How long is the ASVAB valid?

2 years from date of administration to the date of enlistment or DEP, whichever is first for enlisted. *Does not expire for commissioning programs

Within how many days before shipping should a DEPOT shipping package be in Teams?

23 days

What is Direct Entry Petty Officer Training (DEPOT)?

3 week training course geared towards individuals who will serve as petty officers (or as an E3 initially) based on their civilian professions, prior military experience, or both

What are the minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery scores needed to enlist?

36 or more- AFQT 32- waiver eligible Less than 32- could be eligible with waiver and guaranteed rate (BM)

What is the ASVAB score requirement for someone with a GED?

40-46

How long is ROCI?

5 weeks at CGA

How early can reserves swear in before shipping?

60 days

What are some of the annexes?

A: Original Enlistment D: Guaranteed "A" School E: Guaranteed District F: Buddy Program G: Advanced Pay Grade T: Guaranteed School Bonus T.1: Non Rate Bonus T.3: College Credit Bonus T.4: Quick Ship Bonus X: Rescue Swimmer

How many dependents can Active Duty/Reserves have?

AD: 3/ Reserves:7

Who's in the Chain of Command for RO Hartford?

ARIC- YN1 Puello RIC- AETC Bridgeford Regional Supervisor- Master Chief Adams Regional Leader- LT Moon Admin- CWO Cruz Logistics- LCDR Plumber OPS- CDR Kennedy Lesley CMC- SKCM Lawrence XO- CDR Trujillo CO- CAPT Keiffer Civilians: Marketing- Mr. Macinnes (pronounced Mckinnis) Enlisted Accessions- Mr. Kirkham (Branch Chief) & Mr.Bryan Officer Accessions- Mr. Lumbag OCS- LT Hawkins DCO Program- Mr. Sisk CSO- Mr. Davidson ISTT- Ms. Michelle Naegeli

Annex X applies to?

AST applicants. Rigorous PT test that must be completed with someone other than us (lifeguard, coach, etc)

Who signs off on tattoos?

Admiral

What are Citizenship requirements?

All applicants must provide proof of citizenship. Officer commissioning programs require the applicant to be U.S citizens.

What will you need to provide for a dependency waiver?

Bank records/proof of financial stability

Policy on branding?

Branding is allowed. 4"x4"

What is the criteria for RJ?

CG with remaining MSO, age 22-41

Privacy Act form?

CG-2005

What forms will you need for an initial interview?

CGRC-1130 (prospect questionnaire), USMEPCOM 680-3A-E (request for examination), DD-2807-2 (medical pre screen), DD 2005 (privacy act statement), USMEPCOM 40-8-1-E (drug/alcohol/HIV testing), DHS 11000-9 (credit check), USCIS I-9 (employee eligibility verification), DD1966 (record of military processing), DD369 (NCIC police record check), CGRC-1100A (letter of understanding), Oath

Rates that allow color blindness:

CS, DC, MST, PA, SK, & YN (cannot pursue Officer programs)

Why can't you join the Coast Guard with a felony CONVICTION?

Cannot carry a firearm

Green Card Expiration?

Cannot expire less than 180 days from the day you ship out to bootcamp

What restrictions will non-U.S citizen applicants have?

Cannot hold a SECRET security clearance, May only enter (BM, CS, DC, EM, HS, MK, MST, MU, SK, YN) ratings, And in order to reenlist, the applicant must become a U.S citizen.

What big can an ear piercing be?

Cannot see light through the hole

What level of experience or education will allow you to offer an applicant accession as an E-3?

Completed 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours // completion of 3 years JROTC

What are Direct Commission Officer (DCO) programs? (Age 21-40) 5 week training course

DCA- aviator DCE- engineer DCEM- environmental manager DCIO- intelligence DCL- lawyer DCL-SELRES- selected reserve dc lawyer DCPA- physician assistant DCPA-SELRES- selected reserve dc pa ROCI- reserve officer candidate indoctrination DCSS- selected school MARGRAD- maritime academy graduate

Record of Military Processing

DD 1966

Parental/Legal Guardian Consent Form

DD 1966 page 5

Accessions Medical History Report

DD-2807-2

Request for Conditional Release

DD-368

Police Record Check

DD-369

Credit Check

DHS 11000-9

What is the Delayed Entry Program (DEP)?

Designed for individuals without prior military service; members in the reserves are not eligible. Program permits applicants to delay entry into AD for up to one year (365 days) *Forms needed- DD1966, Annex A, & DD 4

What is the criteria for RX?

Direct Petty Officer accession

Official uses for GV's are?

Direct ships, MEPS, Finger printing, and care taking

What is the Whole Person concept?

Each applicant entering the CG must meet the basic eligibility requirements as well as the requirements for relevant recruiting programs. Recruiters must also evaluate how the attributes of an applicant combine to form the "whole person" and assess potential for success in the CG. Contact Mr.Kirkham for disqualification of an applicant before administering DQ.

Compared to active duty, what do prior service and reserves NOT do? (Prior to shipping)

Enter the DEP

What are the Service Processing For codes?

GPR- regular enlisted GPV- reserve GPZ- officer

What is the criteria for RP?

Guaranteed Class "A" school (targets college graduates, college students, high school graduates, and other NPS professionals)

What is Aviation Cadet Program (AVCAD)?

Guaranteed flight training program for AD CG and CG reserves serving in pay grades E4-E7, in any rating

List the components of HEADMDDT

Health, Education, Age, Dependency, Morals, Drug Use, Debt, Tattoos

Can a non U.S citizen join the CG?

If the applicant: Reads, writes, and speaks English fluently, Is admitted to the U.S as a Lawful Permanent Resident, and Has no prior military service they may join

What are ways to gain advanced pay grade upon enlistment?

JROTC, Navy Sea Cadet, U.S Air Patrol, Police Explorers, Sea Explorers, Girl Scouts/Eagle Scouts, College credits- 30(E2) 60(E3) Graduated top 10% of their HS class (E4 or higher) Prior service 6 year enlistment contracts (E3)

What does LMS stand for?

Local marketing support (request)

What rates allow color blindness?

MST, PA, SK, YN, CS, DC

Who do you send the RAAW to?

Mr. Kirkham

Naturalization Forms

N-550/N-570

How long before you can start an NBIS?

No more than 6 months

What is the criteria for RQ?

No remaining MSO, age 25-41

What is the criteria for RN?

Non-CG with remaining MSO, age 22-41

What is debt to income ratio?

Not to exceed 80% monthly. (Used for CG-4891)

Where you can find Officer Panel dates?

Officer Accessions page in Sharepoint

Where can a brand be located?

On the upper arm

What does PTMO stand for?

Prior trained military officer

Reserve Enlisted Programs?

RQ RN RJ RX RP RA RK

What are RE codes?

Re-Entry Codes on DD214 block 27 (determines eligibility to join the service again after getting out ex: RE1, RE3)

What is REDD Report?

Re-enlistment Eligibility Data Display is to verify a prior service applicants ASVAB score if it was taken in the last 5 years

What does RCD stand for in relation to reserve orders?

Reasonable Commuting Distance (100 miles or 3 hours)

What is Reciprocity?

Reciprocity ? When an applicant already believes they already have a qualifying security clearance. (Send 03 forms to SECCEN helpdesk. CG-5588, birth certificate, & SF 86-C

What incentives are available for enlisted members?

Recruit referrals, Open rate list (reserves), Guaranteed district, Guaranteed class "A" school, "buddy" enlistment program

What MUST you do while using a GV?

Refuel and log mileage

What is DD-368?

Request for conditional release form (procedures listed in SOP)

What is RAAW?

Reserve Assignment Authorization Worksheet (CG-6097) to request assignment for a reserve applicant. Approved "A" school before registration.

What does ROCI stand for?

Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination

What is Equip ?

SF 86 Security Clearance questionnaire / CG - 5588 & Birth Certificate ( including ship date & RIC must review before submission . Ensure e-QIP is submitted within 14 days of applicant certifying it . Submit DD-368 if member is prior service SF 86

What is the STAR program?

Scout Talent and Refer: incentive for any AD, reserve, civilian, retired, or AUX of the CG who successfully refers a member and they enlist. ($1000/LOC)

SPF stands for?

Service processing for

Reasonable Commuting Distance(RCD) can be adjusted if the applicant does...?

Signs a page 7 agreeing to the position and its location being over RCD

What is the criteria for RA?

Some post-secondary education, age 27-41

What should you NOT do while in a GV?

Speeding or use it for personal reasons

What day does DEPOT ship on?

Sunday

What is the criteria for RK?

Targets full time college or vocational school students, college bound high school students, and high school students who have completed their junior year

What is Constructive Age?

The persons actual age minus their prior AD service (up to 5 years)

What do you use an LMS request for?

To get funds for recruiting events/swag

What are the Mission Emphases (Recruiting Priorities) for the current year?

Total workforce, Critical needs, Administrative proficiency, and Diversity

What is "TEAMS"?

Training, Education, Adventure, Money, Satisfaction (Benefits of joining the CG)

Employment Eligibility Verification

USCIS I-9

Request for Examination

USMEPCOM 680-3A

Authorization for Medical Records Release

USMEPCOM 680-3A-2

When can you administer a PFT?

When the applicant is fully qualified

Can you join the Coast Guard with a felony charge?

Yes, depending on the charge and as long it wasn't a conviction

What is the CG Sexual Assault Policy?

ZERO TOLERANCE/ NO BYSTANDERS