Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Soooooooooooo....

I'm in the early stages of becoming a Puddle Pirate. (Joining the US Coast Guard) :o

So this is the career path you mentioned a couple weeks ago?

Best of luck. Be all that you can...wait, that isn't the coast guard. Do they have a recruiting slogan?

[bcj]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Soooooooooooo....

US Coast Guard

There's lots of the wet stuff up here.
A friend used to be stationed up on the spit at Port Angeles.
He got transferred out to the east coast a couple years ago.
At least the water is slightly warmer.

Best of ...

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Can't sleep. Legs hurt too much. Sucks. Oh well.

Where did I put that half joint?

Get a bigger pain killer pill!

OR, wrap your legs in ice packs, get a quart of vodka and a quart of tomato juice, mix equal parts and drink till you see two of everything.





humfrz

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Get a bigger pain killer pill!

OR, wrap your legs in ice packs, get a quart of vodka and a quart of tomato juice, mix equal parts and drink till you see two of everything.





humfrz

Well, I hate pain pills (still have some Norco from my last surgery), and too much vodka prolly isn't such a great idea.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Soooooooooooo....

Enlisted, or are you looking into a commission? I strongly recommend finishing your four-year degree and going for a commission.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well now, soulreapersteve, that would be a good experience for you -

Active or Reserve?

Officer or Enlisted?


humfrz

Active duty, enlisted!

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

That's an interesting turn of events.

Indeed! It's a really long story on my decision, started toward the end of senior year of high school...

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

So this is the career path you mentioned a couple weeks ago?

Best of luck. Be all that you can...wait, that isn't the coast guard. Do they have a recruiting slogan?

Yes, sir! I actually wanted to get into civilian law enforcement but... a few reasons made me put that idea on hold for now. Looked into the Coast Guard and they do a lot of maritime law enforcement - especially with the rate I'm looking at.

I think the recruiting slogan is "Born Ready".

Originally Posted by bcj

There's lots of the wet stuff up here.
A friend used to be stationed up on the spit at Port Angeles.
He got transferred out to the east coast a couple years ago.
At least the water is slightly warmer.

Best of ...

Here, and Alaska! District 13 (PNW) and District 7 (SE US/Puerto Rico) are my top two choices at this current time. Though Alaska would be a new adventure/experience.

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Enlisted, or are you looking into a commission? I strongly recommend finishing your four-year degree and going for a commission.

Most likely enlisting, with utilizing Tuition Assistance during my off time to get a BA and possibly applying for an officer spot down the line. Reason being is due to how competitive the Coast Guard is. OCS spots are very limited and its rare for civilians to go in as an officer in the CG right out of the gate. Even enlisting, recruiters are pretty selective.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Well, I hate pain pills (still have some Norco from my last surgery), and too much vodka prolly isn't such a great idea.

Well OK, go natural then -


humfrz

[Ultramaroon]

[psa]not an analgesic[/psa]

[Ultramaroon]

@soulreapersteve, what are you looking to get into?

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

@soulreapersteve, what are you looking to get into?

I've been a jack-of-all-trades type of guy, even in the IT world, so the rate that will probably fit me is Boatswain's Mate. I wanted the Maritime Enforcement job but their A-School list is 2+ years long and is currently closed. BMs do everything, including boarding and other LE type duties - at least from what I read.

https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-...escriptions/bm

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

I've been a jack-of-all-trades type of guy, even in the IT world, so the rate that will probably fit me is Boatswain's Mate. I wanted the Maritime Enforcement job but their A-School list is 2+ years long and is currently closed. BMs do everything, including boarding and other LE type duties - at least from what I read.

https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-...escriptions/bm

I waited for a year to enlist as an aircraft electronics technician. It was 100% worth the wait. If you are going to enlist, be damn sure you learn everything you possibly can about the work you are going into. There are big differences in respect and status in between rates. Look at the ASVAB minimums.

This looks interesting.

[soulreapersteve]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I waited for a year to enlist as an aircraft electronics technician. It was 100% worth the wait. If you are going to enlist, be damn sure you learn everything you possibly can about the work you are going into. There are big differences in respect and status in between rates. Look at the ASVAB minimums.

This looks interesting.

Most definitely, studying the ASVAB right now.

I've looked at all the rates for the past month or so, researched what they entail. I thought about IS (which follows my current career) but want to do something different - IS A-school is also a 1+ year wait.

What's different about the Coast Guard vs the other branches is the enlisting process. More or less, enlistees are guaranteed a MOS/rate upon signing on that dotted line. Coast Guard, one enters as a non-rate then they get to observe/perform the rated personnel. From there, they can choose which A-school to put their name into. (I'm sure you probably know this but just in case...)

[Ultramaroon]

Avionics Electrical Technician Interesting. In the Navy we divided these tasks between Aviation Electronics and Aviation Electrician.

Electronics Technician This looks cool.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Well OK, go natural then -


humfrz

Yea, don't think that would be a good idea either. I tried the *** oil, but couldn't say it does anything. Unfortunately the only thing that works, heavy duty NSAIDs, cause stomach problems and really taxes my kidneys. Trade one problem for another.