The Coast Guard is the smallest of all the military services. At any given time, there are only about 46,000 men and women in service. That means two things: every job you do is important, everything you do gets noticed. Go above and beyond what is expected of you, and you will be rewarded with better pay, more responsibility and better missions. Upon completing eight weeks of … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2011
Coast Guard Reserve Programs
The Coast Guard Reserve offers many programs to fit your needs: Advancement Opportunities The Coast Guard is the smallest of all the military services. That means two things: every job you do is important and everything you do gets noticed. As a Reservist, you can continue to receive more training in your field by taking class 'C' courses, which can lead to more … [Read more...]
Coast Guard Careers
In the Coast Guard there is one thing that you definitely don't lack–opportunity. Reserve Programs Enlisted Programs Officer Programs Featured Military Jobs Career Center Transitioning out of the Military College graduates qualify for officer programs with commissions in a host of fields including engineering, law, intelligence and more. High school graduates have both … [Read more...]
Career Sea Pay
If you are an Active Duty Enlisted Service Member of Commissioned Officer on sea duty, you are entitled to Career Sea Pay up to $730 a month. Your actual pay depends on rank and number of years served at sea. Once a Service Member has served 36 months of consecutive sea duty, he/she is entitled to a Career Sea Pay Premium for the 37th month and each consecutive month … [Read more...]
Sea Duty Pay
Members E-4 and above who receive basic pay are eligible for Career Sea Pay (CSP) when: Assigned permanently or temporarily to a ship, ship based staff, or aviation unit, as long as the primary mission of the ship is accomplished while underway Assigned permanently or temporarily to a vessel whose primary mission is accomplished in a port that is considered to be more than 50 … [Read more...]