![]() You must also meet height/weight standards. Civilians: Your recruiter will schedule you for a commissioning physical exam at a military entrance processing station (MEPS) to ensure you meet physical standards for commissioning.Medical/Physical Screening: Meeting height/weight standards and passing a commissioning physical exam are required to ensure that you are medically fit for service.The screening process will validate that you meet the specific set of academic, financial, character, dependency, age, military service, and citizenship criteria for the relevant program. Program Eligibility Screening: Your recruiter will conduct a screening to ensure your presumption on the program(s) you are eligible for is correct.Your recruiter can provide you details regarding application deadlines, projected notification dates, and hire dates associated with your program, as well as furnishing you with with all necessary forms for completion. The recruiting office closest to you can be found on our Find A Recruiter page.You MUST start processing with your nearest recruiting office at least two months in advance of the deadline to ensure a medical and other screening is completed on time Contact Your Recruiter: You will submit your application through your local recruiting office, regardless of whether you are a current Coast Guard member, a civilian, or a member of another branch of the armed forces.Plan Your Path: Your FIRST STEP is to determine your program(s) of interest, and if you meet the eligibility criteria.Timeline: Building a compelling application requires several months of dedicated effort.Your professionalism and integrity are being constantly evaluated by your recruiters! Applicants who are disrespectful or display behavior that is inconsistent with the Coast Guard Core Values: Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty, will be disqualified from the process. Treat the entire application process like a job interview. For most applicants, recruiters also arrange a commissioning physical exam at a MEPS. Summary: The application process for all officer programs consists of compiling a package of relevant documents and credentials, including: a narrative, resume, letters of recommendation, transcripts, degrees, awards, etc. All applicants for Coast Guard officer commissioning programs (except Coast Guard Academy applicants) work with a Coast Guard recruiter to prepare and submit their application. Recruiters arrange your background check, financial screening and officer interview, all key components of your application package.To get specific information on deadlines, best practices, and a listing of required application documents, you must contact your local recruiter. Overview: This page contains guidance on how to apply for an active-duty Coast Guard officer program. ![]()
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