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Coast Guard Reserve

The Coast Guard Reserve offers citizens the opportunity to serve on a part-time basis, while still serving their country and community. Reservists take part in maritime safety, mobility, security, national defense, and the protection of natural resources.

Today, 8,100 Coast Guard Reservists support and aid critical Coast Guard missions. Coast Guard Reservists spend an average of one weekend a month and two weeks a year performing duties vital to our nation's security.

Before serving in the Coast Guard Reserve

To join the Coast Guard Reserve you must be a U.S. citizen or resident alien between 18 and 39 years old (or 17 with parental consent). While GEDs are sometimes accepted, high command diplomas are preferred. All recruits take the ASVAB test to determine placement.

Coast Guard Reservists undergo basic training at the Coast Guard Training Center in Cape May, New Jersey, for eight weeks. Reservists also train one weekend per month and two weeks every summer.

Coast Guard Reserve benefits

Members of the Coast Guard Reserve are paid for all time spent training or deployed. In addition, they receive most of the same benefits as full-time Coast Guard members, including tuition support, training, and plenty of time on the water. Combine travel, career training and strength of character to see why the Coast Guard can be so rewarding.

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