An inside look at U.S. Coast Guard Boot Camp in Cape May

The U.S. Coast Guard Boot Camp at Cape May offers a rigorous and transformative training experience, molding individuals into capable and resilient Coast Guardsmen. Nestled within the scenic coastal landscapes, this training center serves as the foundational hub where recruits undergo intense physical conditioning, specialized skill development, and crucial team-building exercises. Through a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on practical training, recruits learn essential maritime skills, emergency response tactics, and leadership principles. This immersive program not only hones their abilities but also instills discipline, fortitude, and a deep sense of duty, preparing them for the multifaceted challenges they'll face in safeguarding the nation's coastlines and maritime interests.

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[joeschmoe]

As a retired Marine with multiple Tours as a DI, The Coasties are right up therewith us as far as wearing recruits out. Nothing but respect for the Coast Guard.

[subicstationditosailor]

You young folks are on your first steps in becoming heroes. Your first step was signing the enlistment papers. What you do will save lives. Signed. A salty sailor.

[TheTrueNoob]

As someone who just graduated coast guard bootcamp it really hits how much they teach you both with strength, knowledge and discipline
(Edit: if anyone see’s this comment and ever have any questions about joining the coast guard I can tell you everything you need to know as I have freshly graduated)

[williamthawley]

can remember watching the graduation parade about 60 plus years ago.

[bookworm]

It's looks tougher now than when I went through in 1989. We didn't do the obstacle course when I was in bootcamp. I don't remember as much in your face yelling either.

[nuccten]

I don't remember any of the "scenic coastal landscapes" as I was a little preoccupied. X-Ray 13, Dec 1970. Winter in Cape May is COLD!

[princearthur]

Excellent branch of service! Long live our amazing US Coast Guard!

[brucesmith]

I’m sure it’s not part of their basic recruit training, but would enjoy seeing how our Coast Guard service men and women train for dealing with natural disasters, search and rescue, etc … Much respect for those who go out on missions to rescue those in distress.

[danielmassey]

USCG Boot Camp @ Alameda CA 11/11/74
E1 - O5
Stay in
Don’t get out

[buckscountyautospa]

Proud to live in Cape May County. A TRUE Coast Guard community! ❤

[bb-nyov]

The part of the swim test when you tread water was my favorite part of boot camp. Nice relaxing swim and no one was bothering me.

[Ryann]

So much more advanced than when I went through. Hopefully they didn’t get soft. My old CC was a prior service Marine and they flouted rules on TAPS, weather and everything. Total mind f***. Loved it!

[Muddywatersist]

The training never really stops in the CG. Unless you've served most people have no idea. On top of that I studied for years to advance to E-8 and then finally retire CWO4.

[Eb]

Wow, that brings back memories of Cape May!

[SyawrXBL]

Since when do they do obstical courses

[daynehoward]

K-198
Grad: Jan 2020, first class to hold virtual grad ceremony due to COVID, without the COVID restrictions during training.

Recently was unfortunately medically discharged. Joining was the best decision I ever made. Wish things didn’t go the way they did medically and would’ve been able to do 20, but I guess that’s not my path.

[browsman]

Definitely harder than the U.S. Navy boot camp in San Diego I went through in 1968. I was sent to Photographer school In Pensacola FLA. we had Navy, Marines and Coasties in that school. Back in the film and chemical developing days, now it’s all digital.

[michaelmcdonald]

As one in the so-called Old Guard (I was issued the Donald Duck hat and blue and white jumpers, not the “new uniforms”), two things are clear 1) the currents recruits really have their shit together, way more than I did and 2) the training is way more effective and way tougher. X-Ray 21, Fall 1973. Radioman 2nd Class upon discharge. Best wishes to all shipmates.

[simbalovestacos]

I forgot about the pen in sock 😂 I had an indent for weeks lmao

[MT-]

Whattt!!! No Chow hall/ galley footage!?