I almost got reverted TWICE in Coast Guard Bootcamp
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- čas přidán 2. 10. 2017
- I share my Coast Guard boot camp experience and how I almost got reverted twice. Hopefully you don't make the same mistakes I did!
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Contact a USCG Recruiter
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Get The Coast Guard Boot Camp Survival Guide on Amazon
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Join the Coast Guard Boot Camp Preppers Facebook Group
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Disclaimer: These views are mine and should not be construed as the views of the U.S. Coast Guard.
The fear of being reverted, or put on probation and rephazed is like no other.
I got reverted because I accidentally shot the beam at the gun range and my CC just had a hard on for me. I got reverted but it was a 2 week gap because it was the holiday season but my next company was cool and the CC’s left me alone. Good times :P
Thank You for your Service
Two things standout about my experience going thru boot in 1980. My first wakeup in Cape May we were told to fall out and were "informed" that the Blackthorn had just been lost. The CCs rode us so hard and stressed us so bad I don't think anybody took a dump for the first two or three days. The other thing - don't ever let anyone wisecrack publicly about another company's boot carrying out duties (one example I witnessed, telling the color bearer they are too ugly to carry the colors). Kind of funny but your entire company will pay dearly.
i’ve been reverted twice. what doesn’t kill your makes you stronger!
My son is currently in Juliet 195!!! Very informative video. Thanks!
Please thank your son for me for his Service
I’m leaving tomorrow for Cape May, wish me luck! All of your videos helped me a ton
Michael Squires how’d it go?
joe planter terrible! But I learned to enjoy it as much as any person could haha! First unit is going great though!!
Michael Squires Any advice you could give? I’m going on January
@@joeplanter7959 the biggest thing i can think of is if you mess up, own up to it. you'll get in less trouble than if you lie about it.
@@joeplanter7959 oh and really study your required knowledge before shipping. They expect you to know the helmsman before you get there.
Reversions over watch were weird. I knew one guy who got reverted for being late to watch in week 5 but then the very last watch of week 7, a guy was late and all that happened to him was having to do IT in front of a CC's hatch (which was funny as hell).
You seem to be remarkable! Great job!
The first 4 days I specifically remember being sheer insanity. Then it gradually got better.
Did you ever get reverted during boot camp? I go soon and I’m trying to cover all my bases XD
@@cjeppinga I did. It seems like a big deal at the time because you just want to get out of there. Remember its not a place that makes a whole lot of sense, especially when you get there. The best thing you can do is go in and be ready to respond to their commands. Meaning listen to them but don't try and anticipate their commands, they hate that. The yelling is unavoidable, they are going to do it anyway. It's going to be physically and mentally draining at times but as they say "The days are long but the weeks fly by." Good luck!
@@MikeGilroyMusic thank you, and thank you for the advice I’ve heard that saying before and I think I’m ready it’s the 11 orders and getting questioned on the spot that scares me. But I’ve heard staying motivated for any boot camp is essential too so I’m about as “ready” as you can be I think. 😂
@@cjeppinga It's really a lot to take in at first, just expect that. They will probably say "Get out of your comfort zone' a lot,. The focus is working as a team , leave any individual pride behind because they will nag you for it. At the same time, they are there to make you stronger no matter how strong you think you already are. It will change your life.
@@MikeGilroyMusic that’s probably the best advice I’ve gotten so far thank you. Did you ever do any jobs in boot? Like mail room or anything like that?
leaving on the 27th, best of luck
thank you for your videos, it will help me not get beat as much :)
I head to cape may for delayed entry service and I'm binge-watching your videos
Tango 103 here. =) Thanks for sharing your experience.
These videos are great
Currently in the process of joining the army..made a 17 on my last asvab but I’ve been scoring in the 40s on my last couple of practice exams. Taking my test feb 21. Thanks for the tips my guy🤙🏾
How'd you do?
You will go places. Not college, but places.
@@chasewilliams9673😂
best advice on studying for asvab
Your videos are cool! Wow boot camp seems hard! Do you went to A-school in the end? AST sounds really cool 😊
@@militaryjourneymen IT is cool! Your have to be smart 😊
Is AST hard to get through?
Could you perhaps make a video where you tell a bit how it is?
Wish I saw this video before I joined lol. I formed with X-Ray 195 for 3 weeks and once I was put on probation I got reverted cause I didn't know my required knowledge. So I had to pack my crap and go to Yankee 195 and Yankee was a 2 week gap not a one week gap. Yesterday I just graduated, we were the first company to get the Coast Guard pennant out of a lot of other company on our guide on. I am glad I graduated with Yankee 195 I learned a lot of things, the fact I can do things if I believe in myself. I had to take a step back to make a big leap for my goal- Seamen Appertince Garcia
My company ( India 196 ) was the next company to get the pennant. Our batallón comandar was masterchief wadley. Who was yours?
During My Boot camp stay (Kilo 193) my CC's said we have a quota to fill about week 4 and just chose two people at random to get reverted then 4 people to go to ramp for a week.
Your videos are so helpful thank you for making them. I was curious about how selective the Coast Guard is for enlistment. I have heard that even if you pass all the requirements and pass the A.S.V.A.B. you may not be able to join because of how small the branch is. If you have any knowledge or info about the selectiveness of the service i'd rely appreciate it.
Yes, thanks so much
@@militaryjourneymen WHAT do you consider good postings in th CG?
I feel like it’s easy to get reverted in bootcamp
Jose Estrada it is lol, i saw people getting reverted for the dumbest things. it’s part of the program tho
I just graduated. They reverted recruits over the smallest things.
Its easy but you have to conciously mess up. Lying, cheating, not waking up for watch, eating chewy bars after taps, talking back: that will get you reverted.
What happened when you found out you had shin splints? Did they have you wear compression socks? Was it an issue for you to finish bootcamp with shinsplints?
I have a question. If a boatswainmate Carrie's a sidearm. Do they still rescue people
What does he mean at 9:33 when they got in trouble for writing notes? Like secret notes to friends or like study notes? And why did they get in trouble for that?
Currently 27 years old, went to school for teaching but after a year of experience it really doesn’t seem to be my forte. Was researching into everything and figured I’d start studying for the asvab / getting back in shape for boot. Wasn’t sure if being this “old” will keep me on the back burner for joining / waitlist for an ME. Any advice? Thanks.
Since you have a degree are you going to be an Officer instead of going in enlisted ?
i know that the waitlist for a ME is like,,, four years or something isn’t it?
I’m sure u have been asked this question before I’m sorry but what does reverted mean and how does it affect the recruit I’m thinking of joining
Did you change your mind about becoming a rescue swimmer?
Thank you for mentioning that your spouse may have a job they can't leave. I just DEPed-in yesterday but now my husband is freaking out because he's worried we'd have to move out of LA for my first duty station. He thinks I can get something in my contract that says I need to be in LA- especially because we already live on base and he makes the most money -but I don't think I can. Would you know anything about that?
Good Job on the Video. Well explained about your journey thru Cape May Boot camp. Good Luck
Ever got an answer?
How was the 1.5 mile run in 12:51???
Wanting to join the Coast Guard, but worried about that swim test. Never been a good swimmer.
Squall Leonheart don’t worry, you don’t need gills, they’ll even give you a flotation device if you’re not that great.
Just start now, learn the basics and you'll be fine
The test isnt too hard. And if you fail you get put in remedial swim and you learn really quick. Everybody in my company passed the swim test the second go around.
Thanks for the insight! I'm leaving on the 24th. I just can't pass my run so they want to hold me back. So am I better off going at a later date? My run time for a mile and a half is about 14 minutes
yo are people allowed to cheer and motivate eachother during the run are is it just every man for himself?😂
Julian Miyata ah thanks man I'll work on it! Keep up the good vids!
Julian Miyata holy fuck i run mine in 11:27 im joining Army Special Forces or the Navy SEALS never quit
Bitchn' Fishing I ran about that on three hours of sleep the night before my prescreen PFT, our MEPS hotel had to evacuate do to a fire drill at 2 am lol. Recruiter just said "good that's about how it will be in Boot Camp" true enough.
Can you do a video on reserve
What is rescue summer school? I need to get in shape. Please answer.
Thank you so much 🙂
So you took 10 weeks to graduate instead of 8?
Not me but my dad knew a guy the last pt test before graduation someone flipped off a cc when they weren’t looking and right as they turned around as he was putting his finger down got reverted all the way back to week one. Don’t be that guy.
This story is as old as the CG
In the CG do the recruits still spit shine boots & shoes like I did in Air Force Basic Training ?
@@militaryjourneymen Thanks for your reply . What is leather luster ? Never heard of it before ?
Hey man I would like you to talk to me a lil more about it I need all the advice I can get I am 18 just got out of high school and I am planning on applying some time soon
Jorge Martinez did u end up enlisting?
What is it like trying to retake your asvab while in the coast guard?
Love these videos! What is your rate?
Ok cool. Thanks dude! I love learning more about you and the life of being in the coast guard. I’m really looking forward to joining.
I’m in my senior year of high school. And I will go to a local community college for a year or maybe two and then apply for cspi. Boot camp will be the summer going into my junior year of college.
Interesting. But you do have to have 2 years of college because cspi only pays for the last two. So I was going to get two years done try for cspi and if that doesn’t work enlist keep trying for cspi and ocs. I want to fly 60s
Thanks for the help. All I can do is pray and work hard. I’m really excited for it. I really hope I get into cspi.
Very nice...Echo company 118...
Were there "good" moments in boot camp? Or just constant berating.
I went to boot camp in 1976. Memorial Day National Guard helicopters flew us to Reading, Pa. to march in their parade. Afterwards open bar at the local American legion post. Flew back to cape may with the Huey doors open and boots puking on the countryside. A few weeks later marched at a parade at the Philly navy yard marine Baracks. Again, open bar at the navy yard EM club. Good times.
@@militaryjourneymen I think I asked you this once before have you ever met anybody has been reverted three times
Hey man how can I watch the waiting list ? For the a school
What score do I need to qualify for bm ?
Military Journeymen it says 100? So I can’t fail not one question then shit that will be hard
@@johnperez9828 BM is one of the easiest jobs to qualify for and the wait is like 1-3 months.
@@johnperez9828definitely not 100 you should be good
I'm 26 and I'm very intrigued with the coast guard is there an age cap to join
I was 29 when I went in.
I went through Cape May boot camp starting January 1963 and we did 16 weeks. Why is it only 8 weeks now ?
where are you based
Was there anybody in their 30's in your group , in basic training , I wanna go coastguard reserve
You should be alright my cousin is 31 and he just graduated
CC’s will give you shit for choosing reserve
Nina Nevarez ?? All I was saying is that your company commander will give you shit for choosing to go that path. How is that rude???
Nina Nevarez you aren’t understanding. All I said was is that CC’s will give you shit. That’s the point is. You chimes in speaking about me being rude when I’m speaking facts. CC’s don’t know your age and aren’t going to ask and sure as hell don’t care whatsoever.
@@UseWallow They never gave me shit for joining the Reserves. Just called me a "weekend warrior" once. My shipmates gave me shit for it because I asked a lot of questions about being a reservist.
I didnt have self confidence
Anyone here from Lima 155?
Rammmmmmp
I leave January 8th woot
I leave in 2 days 😂
You make it shipmate?
@@q9020 No response lol
Bryan Wheelock LMAOOOOO
I leave in one month. Lol
Oh shit lmao. I am alive yes. 2.8 years in. About to go to a school
It was the most easiest 12 week I ever did.We had 12 weeks when I went thru in 1974 Papa 91.But back then we didn't play Play Stations.We were outside playing everyday.I was in the best shape in my life.I came really close joining the Marines.BTW people get everything in writing when you join.
I’m 25, is that too old or no?
no
I joined at 28
Do they ever kick someone out for being reverted "X" number of times?
we had a guy get reverted 5 times, into my company, the 6th time was the charm. But everyone in tracen knew this guy - don't be that guy (not even once)
three times
I actually got rephased 3 times for medical reasons. So i stayed with 4 companies before i finally graduated. Its pretty easy to get known on the regiment. But if you get reverted 3 times, you actually get counseled by a board and it is their decision to decide whether to stay or go home. But if you are determined and persistent, youll succeed
i was india 203
Nice
hotel 203 👍🏽
Hello I had a question about being attached to a Port Security Unit… do you happen to have an Instagram or something of that sort where I can private message you?
I wonder if we raised our children like this what would happen. Real men are made by love. This is why the military has a shortage.