Joining the United States Coast Guard: A HandbookThis book is for the teenager or young adult who is interested in enlisting in the United States Coast Guard. It will walk him or her through the enlistment and recruit training process: making the decision to join, talking to recruiters, getting qualified, preparing for basic training, and learning what to expect at basic recruit training. The goal is to help young people who might be curious about serving in the Coast Guard decide if it is right for them, if they are qualified for and prepared for it and if the Navy, Army or Marine Corps would be a better fit. |
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Two General Information About the Coast Guard | 47 |
Three The Enlistment Process | 71 |
Four Coast Guard Basic Training | 153 |
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