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Basic Training |
Hey there,
I have been interested in the Coast Guard for several months; meeting with a recruiter this Friday. Two nights ago I was arrested for DUI, and I am very worried at this point. Have I ruined my chances> |
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Nah, dont think so, the USCG will take anybody. Not like the Marines or Army. |
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Highly Experienced Member Old Fart #00  |
Tell them you want to pilot the boat.
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suspended TMC_SW_RET |
Tell the recuriter what happened.
Try to become a Gunner's Mate, that way you may see some 'action'. |
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Beaver Dam Architect |
Ummm....wrong answer. The Coast Guard is much more restrictive. Matty - You need to get with the recruiter ASAP and get the full scoop from him/her - not a bunch of malarkey from a message board. "Your Focus Determines Your Reality....." - Qui Gonn Jinn |
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Warning 30 days CINC Bashing 14 AUG 08 Fin  |
I agree the CG is very selective in my experience. I tried to get in after I left the army the first time. But my AR15 prevented it. All the other services had no issue with taking me back. It is espeically important to be straight up with your recruiter if you require a security clearance. The thing about a DUI is this. It means that was not the first time you have been drinking and driving. Just the first time you were caught. You may want to look at your drinking high speed. What right do you have to put the lives of children and families in danger due to your selfish acts? |
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Keep Smiling, Everyone Will Wonder What You've Been Up To!  |
Where did you get that misinformation? The Coast Guard has high standards. If they didn't, they would not take the time and money to train their people. |
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Experianced Member |
Try posting in this question in the ... Joining the Military Forum. There are recruiters there that can help. However, I believe NO service will enlist you until the charges have been resolved. You also may want to examine HOW you got yourself into that situation. Learn from this mistake. If you do enlist, remember, lapses in judgement like that can have DEADLY results to you and / or your shipmates. |
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Tell them you've always admired Captain Morgan. |
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Keep Smiling, Everyone Will Wonder What You've Been Up To! |
navy8086, Marc, I agree with you 100%. The military is weeding out those who could be a burden on them. The military used accept those whom those had been arrested for a seemingly harmless incident, on a waiver.
Those day's are over, the military no longer accepts such indivduals in hopes of rehabilitating them and increasing the numbers of members in that particular branch of the military. |
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Member "Hack's Best" |
I'm not exactly sure what DWI means. In my state it usually starts off at a misdemeanor, which leaves open a plea bargain offer for a traffic infraction. However a school bus driver with children onboard would begin as a felony. So would a hazmat transporter or someone hauling gasoline or explosives. Then we have a civil offense for teenagers with a low reading which is not deemed a criminal or traffic conviction.
With so many variables, I resent the one size fits all approach. Each candidate should be investigated in line with the particular facts of the case. Most of us have driven drunk at some time in our lives, but we were more lucky than the original poster. Sadly I doubt the USCG is accommodating to any DWI history. |
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Basic Training |
I think you have to be at least 6 feet tall to join the CG also... That way if your boat sinks, you can walk back to shore. |
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Experienced Member |
That reminds me of a cat that I was going to "A" School with. He had a pretty big alcohol problem (that is saying a lot for a sailor to say that about another sailor). Anyway, he had already been to mast. Then, the base decided to do a health and comfort inspection of all barracks. Needless to say, they found his alcohol. And, all he told me was, "Eh, the Captain found my Captain". Yeah, he was a big fan of Captain Morgan. |
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Experienced Member |
Actually, as far as I know, the Army and Marines are pretty lax compared to the other services. These are my rankings of the highest enlistment restrictions to the least: Air Force, Coast Guard (not military unless in a time of war), Navy (pretty even with the puddle pirates depending on rating), Marines, Army. The Army has really gone south as far as recruitment restrictions go. They have waivers nowadays that I didn't even know existed. I know a guy that got kicked out for Pattern of Misconduct from the Navy and was able to be "Army Strong". At the same time, it really depends on what your rating/MOS is going to be. Most people that have prior DUIs can get in, it is just that they are going to have a really chitty job. Basically, a job that easily replaceable by the overwhelming numbers of non-brains and NUBs that are entering service. So, if you do get in, do not expect much. But, if you have not gone to court yet, I would push 2 things: 1) AA, rehab and community service, and; 2) the fact that you are considering entering the coast guard. You gotta learn how to play your cards in life. For most jams in life, there is a sure way out of anything major that will follow you. As long as you haven't committed a major felony and you know how to work through your mistakes, you can get out of any major trouble. Not to say that you should be a complete idiot. But, everybody makes mistakes. It is how you learn from it and parley it into something positive is what makes the difference (everybody has been stupid, you just have to show that you are not stupid but had a sudden case of stupid that can be rehabilitated). But, in the end, No record= it never happened. Give it a try. BTW, do you have an attorney or are you using a public defender? |
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Member |
Hey wait a minute! We don't need to be six feet tall we walk on water!  Not so hard on the uniforms that way.Anyway to the original poster, someone else suggested you get with the recruiter, do it. He has the best info, and can give you the real deal. Frisco |
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Highly Experienced Member |
When bullets are flying, a felon can stop one as well as a saint, especially when enlistment quotas have been missed months in a row. When the Romans couldn't find enough Romans, they hired their enemies to guard their borders, why shouldn't we?? Of course, that was the beginning of the end - - |
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Basic Training |
Your not quite living up to your screen there. Maybe 8tenths would be more accurate. I don't know what experience you have as your profile is "Private". As a retired Puddle Pirate Chief/E-7, I will correct you in the error of your ways. My intention is not to embarrass, but to educate. The Coast Guard ALWAYS is a military service and not as you stated it - in a time of war only. There are in fact, 5 "armed forces". The Coast Guard cannot/and generally does not operate under DOD - specifically as Federal Law prohibits DOD from enforcing Federal Law on the civilian public. You're statement would be correct if you had stated that the Coast Guard would report to the Navy during a time of war or when directed by the POTUS for national emergency. Oh. I'm not 6 feet tall. Didn't need to be since I can walk on water at an early age  Please check your facts before you post. If it's your "opinion", fine, but state that. If you don't know! Then say that!! Just keep sending my retired pay - I earned it! |
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Experienced Member |
I do know that they used to be under the direction of the Department of Transportation. But, are now under the direction of the Department of Homeland Security. But, hey, I've seen my share of cutters out in the Gulf. I am not trying to downplay their duties. I know what you guys do.
Oh, and it will always be 10tenths. Maybe not in every case in my life. But, if you ever see me on the race track (road course, preferably), you would definitely say to yourself "damn, that driver is definitely going 10tenths". Also, I set my profile to private about a month ago. If you want to know why, go here: http://forums.military.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/5291911282/m/6920032461001 Most of the regular posters know I am straight up and genuine. I don't need a brag sheet to validate me. |
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"Trust no one... and keep your laser handy!" |
The captain of my sub had five of them in only six or seven years. It didn't affect his career, but I understand things have changed in the last couple of decades. Get with your recruiter as already mentioned. He may be able to help you with your local District Attorney. If he can't do it, get a lawyer. If the DA's office is made aware that you are joining the Coast Guard (and if this is your first offence), they may reduce the charges in order to avoid destroying your chances of joining. However, you need to let your recruiter or your lawyer handle this. |
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