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joe_momma
08-23-2006, 22:38
Well, right now i am civilian LEO, 22 years old, in south texas. did alot of my growing up in florida, and boy do i miss the water.

i am SERIOUSLY considering joing the CG, and going towards a gunner'e mate, and LEDET. and by seriously, i mean i WILL join once i can shed the pounds!!! but this is what i want to do, and i will do it!!

i looked at the AF, but the Law enforcement and armorer falls under security forces, so its up in the air if i can do what i want. same as the army. navy and marines, forget about it.

what i understand about GM's is you ARE the armorer and that LEDET is voluntary. si can do both of what i love. is this true?

but anyways, any inside advice out there? i did my ROTC time, and had all my buddies (including my brother) join the "other" branches, and i have learned to not trust a recruiter. not a matter of lies, but, the whole fine print, or leaving details out, and what not, i know they have a job to do...but i want the real deal.

So if there is any advice, input, suggestions, please share.

Thanks alot, and i can't wait to be on a boat again!!!
TexasFatboy
08-26-2006, 11:32
I'll take a shot at this (no pun intended) well...maye a little :)

I've been in the CG for 16yrs and work on the Texas Coast.

If you want L/E, go BM/MK
If you want to maintain weapons/armory, shoot for GM


All are good rating's, it just depends on what your interested in.
joe_momma
08-26-2006, 19:42
well, i like guns. no i LOVE guns!!
and i would really love the chance to learn all about them.
all kinds from 9mm to 50 cal and up...

it is my understanding the LE is like a side duty, on top of your main job (i.e. gunners mate, electrical, and what not...)
is that true?
TexasFatboy
08-27-2006, 07:31
well, i like guns. no i LOVE guns!!
and i would really love the chance to learn all about them.
all kinds from 9mm to 50 cal and up...

it is my understanding the LE is like a side duty, on top of your main job (i.e. gunners mate, electrical, and what not...)
is that true?


Well...Sounds like GM is the rate for you. Those guy's play with guns all the time.

Yes...L/E is a collateral duty in the Coast Guard.
It’s something you can do in addition to your normal duties.
joe_momma
08-27-2006, 08:47
what do you do fatboy?
TexasFatboy
08-27-2006, 11:14
what do you do fatboy?

BM1, working on BMC.

Spent most of my time bouncing back and forth between TX and Florida with the exception of a tour onboard the Polar Star.

For more info on the Coast Guard try www.fredsplace.org
check out the forums, lots of good info and FAQ.
TexasFatboy
08-27-2006, 11:18
Forgot to mention...

Lot's of info about LEDET, MSST, MSRT, Recuiting, Cutters, Station etc.

Where in South Texas are you?
joe_momma
08-27-2006, 19:15
San Antonio area, Hondo...
TexasFatboy
08-28-2006, 07:12
San Antonio area, Hondo...

I know the Hondo/San Antonio area very well......

Wanna trade jobs? :)
joe_momma
08-28-2006, 08:33
HELL YEAH!!!


wait, not so sure on the BM though...
TexasFatboy
08-28-2006, 13:50
I can’t believe you want to leave the Hill Country; I've been trying to get back over thier forever.
I'm still waiting for a CG Station to open up on the Guadalupe. :)