Many years ago, there was a famous saying of "Loose lips sink ships." While the aspects of this have changed significantly as communication channels have changed, the overall message remains the same - don't talk about what you know. OPSEC Today, keeping information safeguarded is known as OPSEC or Operational Security. This is an incredibly important task for military … [Read more...]
Issued Items for Coast Guard Basic Training
The Coast Guard issues the items below to you when you arrive at Cape May for Basic Training. You pay for these items through an allotment from your Coast Guard pay you earn while in basic training. (You pay for these items through allotment from your CG pay). 1 Rucksack 1 Laundry Marker 3 Bars of soap/1 soap dish 1 Antibacterial soap 1 Deodorant 1 … [Read more...]
What Not to Bring to Coast Guard Basic Training
The following items are considered contraband and will be disposed of, and possession of some of these items will result in immediate removal from training: Alcoholic beverages All pornographic photos or materials Any glass containers (plastic containers are permitted) Consumables (any food or beverage) Magazines Narcotics and drug … [Read more...]
What to Bring to Coast Guard Basic Training
The Coast Guard’s only enlisted basic training is held at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, NJ. You'll be challenged mentally and physically every day, pushed and tested harder than you ever thought possible. When you graduate, you’ll be proud and confident, knowing the challenges you overcame. The Coast Guard provides almost everything you need at Boot Camp. … [Read more...]
Study Guide for Coast Guard Basic Training
Coast Guard Basic Training requires you to learn a lot of information. Your time at basic training is packed and the time you have for studying is very limited. If you do not learn the required knowledge below before you go, you will be stressed while trying to learn it at Cape May. Just listen to me and learn it now. You can thank me later. Know Your Chain of Command Eleven … [Read more...]