The USCG (United States Coastguard) is one of the five armed service of the US. How does it connect to the maritime industry? What are there purpose and mission? Born Ready! That’s what it takes to be a USCG. It takes much courage being a guardian.

Hurricane is popular to all mariners. We know how devastating a hurricane can be and the readiness of a group like the USCG is needed. Guarding the coast of a country? It’s one of the most difficult duties of a coastguard. Knowing every movement within countries territorial waters takes much dedication.

Why they decide to be a Guardian?

Being a guardian isn’t as easy as it looks. You have to undergo certain trainings that will test you physically and mentally. It’s both challenging and rewarding. Apart from that, you have several opportunities after you’ve completed your training as a guardian.

The “Honor Concept”, the foundation of all coastguard cadets. Every cadet lives by it, and passes it on from generation to generation. It’s a way of life inside the USCG academy. After completing their training, Coastguard Officers have several careers waiting for them. This includes…

• Aviation
• Engineering
• Afloat Operations
• Marine Environmental Safety and Environmental Protection
• Law Enforcement
• Homeland Security
• Finance
• Intergovernmental Operation
• Personnel and Training
• Port Operations and Waterways Management
• Intelligence
• Communication

If you ask me, it’s one of the most adventurous jobs. A honorable and successful career, once you become a Coastguard officer.

“The existence of the Honor Concept as a fundamental basis for cadet relationships carries with it the implication that any person whose conduct demeans or offends this concept has offended the entire Corps of Cadets. Who lives within the walls of the Cadet Barracks reveres honor; honor is our duty!”
…US Coastguard

They employ civilians.

If you’re thinking that it’s all about military service, we’ll your wrong. The USCG academy employs around 250 civilians in various positions. This includes:

• Educators
• Athletic Coaches
• Administrative Support
• Laborers
• Instructional System Specialist and a lot more.

Do you have a personal experience being a USCG? Have you undergone an inspection by a USCG Officer? Every seafarer whose port of call is the United States undergoes an inspection by the USCG. We’ve seen it, experienced it, and know how they do it. To describe it, they know their job, and they’re professionals.

If you have any experience or anything you’d like to share about the USCG, feel free to post a comment. You are free to share your ideas here…

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