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Posted by 510_STANG (Member # 4252) on :
 
yup boot camp nov 7th for the United states Coast Guard a lil scard but what can i do.. anyone have any helpful info to get me prepared thanks
 

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Posted by Fast_Bitch (Member # 2316) on :
 
start running every morning . . .. oo and dont forget to start rationing down on what you eat , no candy no chocolate or coffee if you drink it . . .

[ October 22, 2005, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: Fast_Bitch ]
 

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Posted by 510_STANG (Member # 4252) on :
 
thanks man
 

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Posted by 1Sicgt (Member # 714) on :
 
talk to 2nsane, he's in the coast guard. He can give you pointers.
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
make sure you pack stamps, envelopes, paper, and pens. Dont bring any toys or magazines, they will see that and make fun of you when they do your inital bag search.

Also, I HIGHLY suggest that you cut your hair neatly, shave (if you have a beard or goatee) and wear plain clothing so you dont stand out for the time that you are a "rainbow" still.

In all reality its a big mind game, they break you down and they mold you and instill you with military teachings. Worry about doing your stuff 1st, before helping out others... and be a perfectionist at it too.

and most of all, relax!
 

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Posted by 510_STANG (Member # 4252) on :
 
thanks guys good pointers
 

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Posted by Jmir018 (Member # 1414) on :
 
to you.
Good luck. I admire and respect anyone who decides to follow a law enforcement and/or military career.
Good luck.
 

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Posted by SEMPERFI510 (Member # 627) on :
 
Don't worry you'll have fun it's only the coast guard:D In all reality just make sure you can run and are in decent shape and you should be fine. I don't know how they do it in the coast guard but anything that was on my person was confisgated in Marine boot. Good LUck
 

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Posted by 510_STANG (Member # 4252) on :
 
thanks for the advice guys
 

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Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 
Hey man, just remember everything is a game. Don't take anything personal. I have been in for 5 years now, and I have no complaints. Also do you have a garaunteed A school or are you going in as a Non-rate.

[ October 23, 2005, 05:04 PM: Message edited by: Glenn ]
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 

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Originally posted by Glenn:
Hey man, just remember everything is a game. Don't take anything personal. I have been in for 5 years now, and I have no complaints. Also do you have a garaunteed A school or are you going in as a Non-rate.

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those are good tips too man!
I sure as hell hope he got a garunteed slot in a career field, going open general is a big gamble, IMHO
 

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Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 

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Originally posted by 94gt:

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Originally posted by Glenn:
Hey man, just remember everything is a game. Don't take anything personal. I have been in for 5 years now, and I have no complaints. Also do you have a garaunteed A school or are you going in as a Non-rate.

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those are good tips too man!
I sure as hell hope he got a garunteed slot in a career field, going open general is a big gamble, IMHO

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It is the quickest way to advance. I've seen many Non rates stay in the same paygrade for a long time.
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
I hear you there, a larger career field definantly gives more slots for promotions.
 

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Posted by 510_STANG (Member # 4252) on :
 
yea i will be paid e-3 its a good chunck of cash and my job will be PSU port security unit i'll be a reserve as well..
 

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Posted by 5150Z28 (Member # 232) on :
 
Boot camp shouldn't be too difficult. Just run a lot and do lots of sit ups. I barely took anything with me when I went to Marine bootcamp because my recruiter said they would take it all. I pretty much showed up with the clothes on my back, a clean haircut and clean shaven. Good luck and thanks for serving your country.
 

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Posted by Cobra5.0Jeep (Member # 1482) on :
 
Anyone watch that SOS: Coast Guard Rescue show on Discovery channel i think?
 

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Posted by Glenn (Member # 520) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5150Z28:
Boot camp shouldn't be too difficult. Just run a lot and do lots of sit ups. I barely took anything with me when I went to Marine bootcamp because my recruiter said they would take it all. I pretty much showed up with the clothes on my back, a clean haircut and clean shaven. Good luck and thanks for serving your country.

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Originally posted by Cobra5.0Jeep:
Anyone watch that SOS: Coast Guard Rescue show on Discovery channel i think?

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Originally posted by Cobra5.0Jeep:
Anyone watch that SOS: Coast Guard Rescue show on Discovery channel i think?

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yea i seen it its bad ass
 

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Posted by 510_STANG (Member # 4252) on :
 

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Originally posted by 5150Z28:
Boot camp shouldn't be too difficult. Just run a lot and do lots of sit ups. I barely took anything with me when I went to Marine bootcamp because my recruiter said they would take it all. I pretty much showed up with the clothes on my back, a clean haircut and clean shaven. Good luck and thanks for serving your country.

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thanks bro
 

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