Well as most folks here know, I'm prior service with the US Army and currently I'm a certified Florida Police Officer. But I've been thinking of re-upping. Expect this time its not into the Army its into the US Coast Guard. From what I understand, the USCG falls under federal law enforcement when their stateside and that their reservist are the ones that do most of the LEO work. I live in Miami and I want to continue my LEO career by going federal.

Is anyone here a former Coastie or a current Coastie? What is their basic training like for prior service members? Is law enforcement duty a MOS or is it just a duty station? Lastly, since I'm also a State cerified LEO, what does that count for during my enlistment? Would I get any higher pay grade because of my past service in the Army or would I be able to re-enlist at my last pay grade?

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From the official Coast Guard website...

Does the Coast Guard take people with prior military service?
The Coast Guard is hiring prior-service people. Call 1-877-NOW-USCG and speak with the recruiter nearest you to determine eligibility and pay grade upon entry.

http://www.uscg.mil/uscg.shtm

You might try the following websites:
http://www.uscg.mil/hq/reserve/reshmpg.html

http://www.gocoastguard.com/reservejobs2.htm

http://www.gocoastguard.com/Rates/PSrate.htm

http://www.uscg.mil/hq/capemay/PSTP.htm

http://www.gocoastguard.com/offices/Florida.html

This is a good reference for what the training will be like: http://www.uscg.mil/hq/capemay/helmsman.htm

Direct Petty Officer-If you have no prior service and are between the ages of 21 and 35 with a civilian skill relating to a Coast Guard job you may qualify. Members enlist into the Coast Guard Reserve as Petty Officers with immediate responsibility and increased pay.

Prior Service Program-If you have prior military experience and are between the ages of 21 and 40 you may qualify for this program. Depending on specialty and separation code, veterans are eligible for enlistment in the Coast Guard Reserve. Training opportunities are available to members that possess military skills that do not correspond with Coast Guard ratings. Many veterans choose this program to maintain military skills and earn points toward retirement eligibility.
Selected Reserve Direct Commission: If you are between the ages of 21 and 36, have a year or more of military experience and have earned your Bachelors Degree you may apply to serve as a member of the Coast Guard Officer Corps. You will attend Reserve Officer Candidate Indoctrination at the Coast Guard Academy then report to your assigned Coast Guard Unit to begin an exciting career as a Coast Guard Officer.

The above taken from this site: http://www.gocoastguard.com/reservejobs2.htm

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