CSPI
The upcoming CSPI selection due dates are in October and January. I'm currently aiming for the January one. I was wondering for our transfer school would I have to be currently attending the school or...
View ArticleDay in the life of an engineering officer?
I have a bachelors in civil engineering and want to apply to DCO. I have done 2 years of ROTC so i qualify for DCSS program. What I want to know is how is the "typical" day like? Is it like a normal...
View ArticleConfused.
Let me begin with a few questions; as I'm aware with how things are processed through MEPS and military. I just recently applied for USCG with Bachelors in Computer Science, and will be taking the OCS...
View ArticleWho is No.1 on small boats?
Do they have actual officers on small patrol/intercept boats that BMs can assist or do enlisted BMs do all these things?
View ArticleDCO School Info
Hello, any direct commission school grads here?What was it like for those 5 weeks?How much PT was there\was it hard to pass?
View ArticleAugust 2016 OCS-R Board
I applied for OCS-R in June for the August 2016 panel. Has anyone heard back yet? It's already September and according to the O-Jak I should have heard by now.
View ArticlePackage Question
To any recruiters or members of the forum community that can provide helpful advice, First off I appreciate your time and consideration by reading this. I wanted to explain my resume/package and see if...
View ArticleGauging my competitiveness for getting picked up for OCS?
Hi, so I am curious as to whether or not I am a competitive candidate for getting picked up for Coast Guard OCS-R. I understand this process in the Coast Guard is way more competitive than any other...
View ArticleRequirements for CSPI
For the CSPI program we are required to have at least a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. I was wondering if they look at cumulative GPA meaning all courses you have taken or your program of study GPA? I looked...
View ArticleAfloat Officer Career Options
Overwhelmingly I've been told that going to a sector as a response officer is the best route to take, if you're wanting to be involved in Law Enforcement and the DSF side of the Coast Guard (LETDET,...
View ArticleOCS
I'm currently a Seaman but I'm planning on putting in for OCS R and I wanted to know how good of chance I had based on my background. I'd also like to know if anyone had any tips or advice on things I...
View ArticleReserve to Active Duty Officer
I know how the process works for the enlisted side and how difficult it can be but is it the same officers? If you go through ROCI and are picked up for EAD, T10 or long term ADOS is it difficult...
View ArticleCSPI debt to income ratio
Are student loans treated the same as any other debt when calculating the debt to income ratio (max of 30%) for qualifying for the CSPI program?
View ArticleOCS Reserve List
I was just informed that I made the OCS reserve list. I am wondering what is the likelihood that I would be selected?
View ArticlePT Tests and Swim Test at OCS
Hey everyone. I was hoping I could get some feedback from folks familiar with the PT tests at OCS, specifically the swim tests. I am currently learning how to swim, and don't plan on being too strong a...
View ArticleCSPI AGE
Hello, I am a freshman interested in CSPI. I go to a qualifying school, but I turn 19 after September 30 of my sophomore year and on the cspi page of the coast guard website it says I have to be 19...
View ArticleGetting accepted for CSPI
Are there any tips that anyone who did CSPI or has knowledge of how to better your chances of getting accepted to the program is willing to share? I'm a freshman at the University of Guam and I am...
View ArticleColor Blind and Eyes do not correct to 20/20
Hello All, I am a current non rate in the USCG. I was hoping to put in a application for OCS but upon arrival to Cape May I learned that I was colorblind, I cannot pass either test. Also, my left eye...
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