If you are in distress or need to report an emergency, do NOT send it via email, contact the Coast Guard via telephone or radio. The Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) provides a number of additional means for contacting or alerting SAR authorities.
How long does it take to hear back from the Coast Guard?
10 to 12 weeks.
How do I notify the Coast Guard?
People in an emergency and need of Coast Guard assistance should use: VHF-FM Channel 16 (156.8 MHz), dial 911. For general inquiries call your nearest Coast Guard unit.
What happens when you call the Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard will send out a rescue boat (or, sometimes, a helicopter) in response to any Mayday call, or in special cases where your boat has a dangerous mechanical problem, where someone onboard has a serious medical problem, where the weather is worsening rapidly, or when it’s getting dark.
How long does it take for a Coast Guard recruiter to contact you?
You will receive an email with recruiter contact information or be notified of your screening status. If you have not received an email or a phone call within 3 days, contact your nearest recruiter through the Find A Recruiter function.
What disqualifies you from joining the Coast Guard?
You will undergo a credit check. You with have to pass security clearance check. You will have to pass a criminal record review. (2nd and 3rd degree misdemeanors and or felony convictions disqualify you from joining the US Coast Guard)
Does Coast Guard go to war?
In 1939, the U.S. Lighthouse Service was also merged into the Coast Guard. As one of the country’s six armed services, the Coast Guard has been involved in every major U.S. war since 1790, from the Quasi-War with France to the Global War on Terrorism.
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What are the requirements for Coast Guard?
To join the Coast Guard, you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien between 18 and 31 years old (17 with parental consent). While GEDs are sometimes accepted, high school diplomas are preferred. All recruits take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test to determine placement.
How do I call the Coast Guard by phone?
Smart phones can provide a location, but emergency calls should be made by voice (call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard).
How long does it take to get Coast Guard documentation?
It took me about 2 months to get my documentation after refinancing my loan. If you need to pay something to the State within 30 days as others have suggested, contact them directly.
What is the Coast Guard salary?
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.
Does it cost money to call the Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard does not charge a fee to provide assistance to a boat at sea. Coast Guard fees are established by federal statute, and for the most part these fees are limited to documentation services, vessel inspection and mariner licensing. The Coast Guard is expressly prohibited by statute (Title 46 US Code, sec.