Joining the United States Coast Guard: A Handbook (Joining the Military, #3)

This 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. Read this first Thinking about joining the military Things to consider for potential enlistees Things to consider for parents of potential enlistees Things to consider for spouses of potential enlistees Military benefits The branches of the military General information about the Coast Guard The history of the Coast Guard Career opportunities in the Coast Guard The enlistment process What is the enlistment process? Eligibility requirements Talking to military recruiters The qualification process Visiting the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) Taking the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Joining the delayed entry program Preparing for basic training Coast Guard basic training Overview Basic training tips Leaving for basic training Arrival and forming Life during basic training Basic training-eight weeks of hard work Graduation and beyond Glossary of military terms. "This 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"--Provided by publisher. "This 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"-- Provided by publisher