What it's like being an officer in the Coast Guard

Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:10 – Guest Introduction
1:25 – Guest backstory of Coast Guard Career
4:26 – What led you to go into the Academy versus enlisting or joining enlisting and going OCS?
8:24 – Did you know what specific career path in the Coast Guard you want to do prior to finishing the Academy?
11:18 – What would you say is the biggest difference from what you do as an officer compared to as an enlisted?
12:40 – Things to consider when going to an officer route versus an enlisted
16:25 – The challenges and time frame from being a lieutenant to lieutenant commander
18:54 – How long would it take you and what you need to do to get promoted?
21:37 – How much of an impact did that first job make for the rest of your career?
25:22 – Processes and the things you do to get into grad school
39:77 – Benefits of going into grad school
32:46 – How competitive is it to get into these advanced education?
34:53 – How much did the Coast Guard invest in your education?
38:37 – Personal perspective and experience on the pros and cons of being in the Coast Guard
41:58 – The stresses that affects the military versus the civilian side on a long term basis
44:58 – Can you talk about the Temporary Separation Program
54:22 – All about the VA benefits and myths surrounding people’s perspectives on disabled veteran and disabilities
1:02:24 – The importance of getting your medical conditions documented on Coast Guard duty
1:16:39 – What advice would you give to someone planning to join the Coast Guard that you wished you knew when you joined?
1:18:49 – What do you think hinders people from joining the Coast Guard?
1:21:04 – How did real estate affect your life and how have you been able to use your time of service to your real estate investing?
1:36:05 – Investing in real estate while on duty versus serving in the military, retiring and then doing real estate
1:44:38 – Additional resources to know more about the topics covered
1:46:32 – The best way to reach out to Jesse Harms

RESOURCES:

Step 1.
Contact a USCG Recruiter

Step 2.
Get The Coast Guard Boot Camp Survival Guide on Amazon

Step 3.
Join the Coast Guard Boot Camp Preppers Facebook Group

Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.

[williamtart]

Im planning on becoming an officer in the coast guard. I haven't been able to find a video like this. So thankful for you posting this.

[Wiz]

Julian, thank you for making this. I had connections when plenty of Officers when I was applying for MARGRAD/DCSS/OCS, but many people don't. Even though I'm an ENS in the Navy now (CG decided it just wasn't my time), I'll always continue to watch and support you.

[kevinallen]

Excellent video. Thank you for making and sharing this. Leaving for Cape May next week. ET A-school. Looking forward to exploring all the possibilities of the CG.

[anchoredsoul]

Fantastic Interview, with alot of great points covered.

[jasonharp]

Love seeing you be active on your channel. I've been watching you the past few months because I've had an odd journey of trying to get in the Coast guard. I bought your book and I watch your channel on multiple times a week. Would love to get a word with you to get a few pointers.

[yoshit]

Any of you looking to become an office you need to check into the CSPI program.

[Tenmilliontome]

I’m an OS3 making OS2 and this is great advice

[rosetx]

My Son leaves to Boot Camp in August we are so Proud of him!

[francescolatorella]

My son will be applying to the Coast Guard Academy and this video is GOLD! Thank you!

[obamabarrack]

Can you pls show your uniforms working/ dress blues. For moral purposes. Also do you get a picture taken at boot camp like all the other branches?

[מיכאלמרטיןבנדיקטוס]

Thanks this is super helpful, because there is very little info on Coast Guard Officer career paths. Just that you have response ashore, response afloat, etc. But what does that mean???

[rooznski]

28:00-37:00. Anyone know how the grad school options/obligations/benefits differ for reserves or are they the same?

[devildogus]

Is there anything that discusses Officer jobs? I can only find information on enlisted jobs

[spencerharper]

Hey I’m about to graduate college with my bachelors degree and strongly looking into applying for the OCS!

I am hoping to stay within supply chain and logistics! In the enlisted jobs it looks like they have the SK and Operations specialist.

When I was looking at the Officer jobs I couldn’t find anything that was similar? Could you help point me in the right direction?

[calebgarcia]

He mentioned he was selected and went to flight school. How is it possible that he was even qualified if he didn't have the eyesight to fly? Don't they make candidates take a flight 1A physical? Maybe I don't fully understand this process.

[biggin]

would you happen to know if you have to be prior service to apply and be accepted to the SRDC Program

[jjrsosla]

Hey could you do a video on boatswains mate and if possible getting your captain lisence through it?

[trevorjones]

24, college degree just went to meps applying for OCS wish me luck

[DouglasMeloche]

I will be 36 this year. Is it too late in life to make the most of becoming an Officer?

[ga_rei]

How hard is it to cross train in the coast guard? More specifically, is it possible to cross train from BM to rescue swimmer?