What are the physical requirements for OCS?

These standards for males aged 20 to 24 are performing at least 46 curl-ups, 37 push-ups and a 13:30 time on a 1.5-mile run. Women aged 20 to 24 must perform 46 curl-ups, 16 push-ups and complete a 1.5-mile run in 15:30.

Does the Coast Guard have PT tests?

The Coast Guard uses physical fitness test standards to determine if you are physically able to perform the necessary duties of the military branch. It’s designed to test strength and stamina, as well as address any significant health risks. The physical fitness test will challenge you in six different activities.

How hard is it to get into Coast Guard OCS?

It honestly is one of the most academically difficult schools to be accepted into, and to graduate from. Upon graduation, every cadet is commissioned as an Ensign, and assigned to a Coast Guard Cutter as a Deck Watch Officer or an Engineer. In my OCS class of 44 officer candidates, 40 of them were prior enlisted.

How much do you run at OCS?

While at OCS, you will be running 6 days a week. Starting and maintaining a run program prior to your attending OCS will be essential to your success. In order to ship to OCS the candidate needs to have a run time below twenty-four minutes. This is the slowest acceptable time and represents the minimum standard.

How many miles a week do you run at OCS?

The key message from the above program is that you should be comfortably running at least 12-15 miles per week.

Is Coast Guard boot camp the hardest?

Coast Guard boot camp is mentally and physically demanding. It is not uncommon for a recruit to be reverted during their time at training. If a recruit continues to show the command that they cannot meet the standards of the Coast Guard and do not show any improvement, they will, after time, be asked to leave training.

Is Coast Guard PT hard?

Coast Guard basic training is intense and challenging like every other branch of the military. It’s difficult to say one type of military service basic training is harder than the other branch. However, many agree that Coast Guard boot camp ranks among the most demanding, especially because of the swimming elements.

What can disqualify you from joining the Coast Guard?

Psychiatric and Personality Disorders

• Any disorder or history of disorders with psychotic features.
• History of impulse control and conduct disorders.
• History of depression requiring medication, outpatient treatment or hospitalization.
• History of anxiety requiring medication, outpatient treatment or hospitalization.

Do you have to be fit to join the Coast Guard?

To meet operational challenges, you must be fit for duty and appear so in uniform. Their appearance must reflect credit on themselves, the Coast Guard, and our country. The Coast Guard’s weight/physical fitness program is intended to contribute to the fitness and appearance of all Coast Guard members.

What is highest rank in Coast Guard?

Admiral (ADM/O-10) Admiral is the highest USCG rank in peacetime and is designated a four-star flag on their insignia. Admirals have the greatest responsibility, overseeing the entire operation of more than 41,000 active-duty personnel. Command of the Coast Guard reports directly to the President of the United States.

How many years do you have to serve in the Coast Guard?

How long am I required to serve? Enlistment contracts are for 8 years. The most common contracts consist of 4 years active duty and 4 years in the inactive reserve component. Three, four or six year active duty contracts may be offered in some cases.

What rank do you come out of OCS?

Upon completion of either OCS programs, graduates are commissioned as Second Lieutenants (2LT) and then attend the rest of their Basic Officer Leadership courses.

How much does a Coast Guard make?

All active-duty enlisted members entering the Coast Guard start out making approximately $20,000 annually. This is just basic pay. Members may also be entitled to other allowances depending on their status.

Can you go into the Coast Guard as an officer?

You can earn a commission as an officer in the Coast Guard through the Coast Guard Academy, Officer Candidate School, direct commissioning and the College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI). Applicants for all programs must be physically qualified, U.S. citizens and possess high moral character.