Joining the USCG and getting Stationed in Hawaii?

Question

OK...I was in the Army, discharged properly so I can go back to the military whenever I would like. I am highly considering going to the USCG and wanted to stay in Hawaii where I live at. Now I know how the military works, the dream sheet, all of that jazz, however, I do want to know are their certain questions I can ask the recruiters as far as what jobs are needed here, to help me stay here I know nothing is guaranteed in the military, but anything to give me an advantage would be ok.

Any main differences between USCG boot camp and Army basic? Army basic was a cake walk so I am assuming USCG would be easier and shorter?

Answer 1

If Hawaii is a deal breaker, don't even bother going to a recruiter.  You could get it, but very slim odds.

If you were prior A/D, you may qualify for an abbreviated version of basic called Pitstop.

CG basic may be a bit less challenging physically, but I you will find it is much more challenging academically.

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Answer 2

You shouldn't have to do USCG basic. You already went through basic once, only if you join the marines do you have to do it their way.