is the Coast Guard a good career choice?

[Eddie]

I'm 18 and love the Coast Guard, is it hard to get into to, I want to be a cop so is it a good choice. Thanks
Thanks for all the great answers!!!

[hmeetis]

ABSOLUTLY!
There is a rateing i think it is shore patrol forgot exactly what it is because it was staffed mostly by reservists and i was active duty but there is a rateing that will give you some experiance similar to police work. Study up and nail that ASVAP you need a 40 to be allowed into the CG and a much better score to get any of the good jobs.
O and before you head off to boot memorize the general orders on the back page of the book it will help a lot and rates and ranks for navy / coast guard so you will have less memorizing in boot camp.

Semper Paratus future coastie allways be ready.

[Lucky]

you have to study. the coast guard uses more brains than the other services..
go to a recruiter and talk to them but try to find someone in or retired from the coast guard cuz they'll help you more!

[LYN JOAN TJoanie]

Absolutely!!!

[Reformed]

The BEST (if you can make the cut).

[Yo it's Me]

Great choice. I know someone who started in the Coast Guard and became a state trooper. One of the Coast Guard's many missions is law enforcement, so it's a good fit.