| What are the qualifications to join the Coast Guard?
You must be a US citizen or a Resident Alien.
Be between the ages of 17-27 for Active Duty. (If you are 17, you'll need parental consent.)
Reservists must be between 17-39. Prior service personnel should contact their local recruiter for specific programs.
Have a high school diploma. GEDs are accepted in special circumstances.
Have no more than two dependents.
Pass the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test.
Pass a military entrance medical exam.
Be the type of person who wants to serve the public on or around the water
Please contact your local Coast Guard Recruiter if you have additional questions |