Im interested in joining the coast guard reserves, but I am not to sure. I spoke to a recruiter but always they tell you how great it is to join the benefits are wonderful, we guarantee your rating and you will fill this particular billet after boot- They also have a special way to turn negatives to positives.
This is a very honorable job and I admire what the Coast Guard has done. Is there any coastie, preferably a non-recruiter (no offense) that can give me suggestions or advice about joining the reserves. This has been on my mind for several months, but before I make my decision I would like to talk to coastie who isn't a recruiter.
My recruiter told me that I can enlist and go to REBI since I have an advanced degree. What is the downfall to REBI and why is it only two weeks? Am I short changed from other recruits who go to 8 week boot-camp? After REBI I will go to my unit where I will work. She said that the rating I choose (SK) would be guaranteed and I will work alongside other SK during weekend drill periods. How does this work if I did not go to A-School? Will I still go to A-SCHOOL? Once again does this change the whole dynamics from those who went to 8 week Boot and directly to A-
School? There is also a chance of me working in other areas of the Coast Guard? How does that work out if I am to be an SK? I understand that the Coast Guard is small and you will have multiple roles. But if Im an SK what else would I be required to do?
Has anyone used their tuition assistance program? What are the risks or is just a benefit for being apart of being in the Coast guard? Can I hear anyone's experience by being in the coast guard.
Thanks in Advance!