Where is the US Coast Guard training Center?

Where is the US Coast Guard training Center?

Cape May
Welcome to Coast Guard Basic Training, located in Cape May, N.J. Training Center Cape May is the fifth largest base in the Coast Guard and the sole accession point for the entire enlisted workforce.

Can you visit Coast Guard Cape May?

The United States Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, N.J., is the Nation’s only Coast Guard Recruit Training Center. The Training Center is open to the invited family members and guests of the graduating class every Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

What should I wear to Coast Guard boot camp graduation?

What is the dress code for families attending the ceremony? Casual to semi-formal. Dress-up jeans or khakis with a nice shirt is okay, or you can step it up with a suit or dress.

How many recruits does Coast Guard boot camp have?

Coast Guard Training Center Cape May is the home of the Coast Guard’s enlisted corps — it is our nation’s only Coast Guard enlisted accession point and recruit training center. More than 4,000 of America’s finest young men and women arrive each year for the first chapter of their Coast Guard career – boot camp.

What is Coast Guard bootcamp called?

Because of their many physical responsibilities and duties, members of the Coast Guard must first pass a rigorous basic training program called “boot camp,” much like the other branches of the U.S. military.

Where is Coast Guard OCS?

Connecticut
The U.S. Coast Guard Officer Candidate School (OCS) is located at the Coast Guard Academy in Connecticut. The 17-week course prepares potential commissioned officers of the Coast Guard to assume the responsibilities of an officer upon graduation.

How much do you make in Coast Guard boot camp?

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 Coast Guard have pension?

Contributory Pension Scheme and Gratuity on retirement. Canteen and various loan facilities. ECHS medical facilities after retirement.

Does Coast Guard pay for housing?

Housing Allowance Coast Guard members on active duty entitled to Basic Military Pay may be authorized a monthly Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) based on a member’s pay grade, dependency status (with or without dependents) and duty station location.

Where is the Coast Guard training center in Cape May NJ?

Mailing Address. Commanding Officer Coast Guard Training Center Cape May 1 Munro Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204

Where can I find information about the Cape May training center?

Please continue to check this official FORCECOM webpage and our U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Cape May (Official) social media page for updated information, as they are the only official sources of information from the Training Center.

How many people go to Coast Guard Boot Camp Cape May?

Over 350 military and civilian personnel are attached to Training Center Cape May with more than 4,000 of America’s finest young men and women arriving for the first chapter of their Coast Guard career – boot camp. We will assist you in contacting Ft. Dix, the destination in-bound office.

Why is Cape May the Coast Guard’s hometown?

Training Center Cape May is the 5th largest base in the Coast Guard and the sole accession point for the entire enlisted workforce. This is why we consider the training center the birthplace of the enlisted corps and Cape May County, the Coast Guard’s Hometown.