USCG Boot Camp Preparation

What is the first General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To take charge of this post and all government property in view.

What is the second General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To walk my post in a military manner, keeping always on the alert, and observing everything that takes place within sight or hearing.

What is the third General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To report all violations of orders I am instructed to enforce.

What is the fourth General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To repeat all calls from posts more distant from the guard house than my own.

What is the fifth General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To quit my post only when properly relieved.

What is the sixth General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To receive, obey, and pas on to the sentry (who relieves me) all orders from the commanding officer, field officer of the day, officer of the day, and officers and petty officers of the watch.

What is the seventh General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To talk to no one except in the line of duty.

What is the eighth General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To give the alarm in case of fire or disorder.

What is the ninth General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To call the petty officer of the watch in any case not covered by instructions.

What is the tenth General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To salute all officers and all colors and standards not cased.

What is the eleventh General Order of the United States Coast Guard?

To be especially watchful at night, and during the time for challenging, to challenge all persons on or near my post, and to allow no one to pass without proper authority.

What is an E-1 in the USCG?

Seaman Recruit

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an E-1?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is a…

ZERO ONE white stripe

What is an E-2 in the USCG?

Seaman Apprentice

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an E-2?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…

ZERO TWO white or red stripes, dependant on whether they are a Seaman or Fireman Apprentice.

What is an E-3 in the USCG?

Seaman (SN) or Fireman (FN)

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an E-3?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…

ZERO THREE white or red stripes, dependant on whether they are a Seaman or Fireman.

What is an E-4 in the USCG?

Petty Officer Third Class.

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for an E-4?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is a...

ZERO ONE red chevron

The COLLAR DEVICE is a…

ZERO ONE gold chevron

What is an E-5 in the USCG?

Petty Officer Second Class

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for an E-5?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO TWO red chevrons

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO TWO gold chevrons

What is an E-6 in the USCG?

Petty Officer First Class

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for an E-6?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO THREE red chevrons

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO THREE gold chevrons

What is an E-7 in the USCG?

Chief Petty Officer

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for an E-7?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO THREE gold chevrons below ZERO ONE gold rocker

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE gold anchor

What is an E-8 in the USCG?

Senior Chief Petty Officer

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for an E-8?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO THREE gold chevrons below ZERO ONE gold rocker below ZERO ONE silver star

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE gold anchor below ZERO ONE silver star

What is an E-9 MCPO in the USCG?

Master Chief Petty Officer

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for an E-4?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO THREE gold chevrons below ZERO ONE gold rocker below ZERO TWO silver stars

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE gold anchor below ZERO TWO silver stars

What is an E-9 MCPOCG in the USCG?

An Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for an E-9 MCPOCG?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO THREE gold chevrons below ZERO ONE gold rocker below ZERO THREE gold stars

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE gold anchor below ZERO THREE silver stars

What is a W-2 in the USCG?

Chief Warrant Officer 2

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for a W-2?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold band with ZERO THREE blue breaks

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE gold bar with ZERO THREE blue breaks

What is a W-3 in the USCG?

Chief Warrant Officer 3

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for a W-3?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold band with ZERO TWO blue breaks

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE silver bar with ZERO TWO blue breaks

What is a W-4 in the USCG?

Chief Warrant Officer 4

What is the SHOULDER INSIGNIA and COLLAR DEVICE for a W-4?

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold band with ZERO ONE blue break

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE silver bar with ZERO THREE blue breaks

What is an O-1 in the USCG?

Ensign

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-1?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE gold bar

The LACING is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band

What is an O-2 in the USCG?

Lieutenant Junior Grade

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-2?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE silver bar

The LACING is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band below ZERO ONE quarter-inch gold stripe / band

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band below ZERO ONE quarter-inch gold stripe / band

What is an O-3 in the USCG?

Lieutenant

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-3?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO TWO silver bars

The LACING is…
ZERO TWO half-inch gold stripes / bands

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO TWO half-inch gold stripes / bands

What is an O-4 in the USCG?

Lieutenant Commander

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-4?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE gold oak leaf

The LACING is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band below ZERO ONE quarter-inch gold stripe / band below another ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band below ZERO ONE quarter-inch gold stripe / band below another ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band

What is an O-5 in the USCG?

Commander

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-5?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE silver oak leaf

The LACING is…
ZERO THREE half-inch gold stripes / bands

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO THREE half-inch gold stripes / bands

What is an O-6 in the USCG?

Captain

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-6?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE silver eagle

The LACING is…
ZERO FOUR half-inch gold stripes / bands

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO FOUR half-inch gold stripes / bands

What is an O-7 in the USCG?

Rear Admiral Lower Half

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-7?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO ONE silver star

The LACING is…
ZERO ONE two-inch gold stripe / band

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO ONE silver star

What is an O-8 in the USCG?

Rear Admiral Upper Half

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-8?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO TWO silver stars

The LACING is…
ZERO ONE two-inch gold stripe / band below ZERO ONE half-inch gold stripe / band

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO TWO silver stars

What is an O-9 in the USCG?

Vice Admiral

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-9?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO THREE silver stars

The LACING is…
ZERO ONE two-inch gold stripe / band below ZERO TWO half-inch gold stripes / bands

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO THREE silver stars

What is an O-10 in the USCG?

Admiral

What is the COLLAR DEVICE, LACING and SHOULDER INSIGNIA for an 0-10?

The COLLAR DEVICE is…
ZERO FOUR silver stars

The LACING is…
ZERO ONE two-inch gold stripe / band below ZERO THREE half-inch gold stripes / bands

The SHOULDER INSIGNIA is…
ZERO FOUR silver stars

Who is the Commander in Chief?

The Commander in Chief is Donald J. Trump, the 47th President of the United States.

Who is the Secretary of Homeland Security?

The Secretary of Homeland Security is Kristi Noem.

Who is the Commandant of the Coast Guard?

The Commandant of the United States Coast Guard is Admiral Kevin E. Lunday.

Who is the Deputy Commandant for Mission Support?

The Deputy Commandant for Mission Support is Vice Admiral Thomas Allan Jr.

Who is the Commanding Officer?

The Commanding Officer of TRACEN Cape May is Captain Warren Judge.

Who is the Executive Officer?

The Executive Officer of TRACEN Cape May is Commander Gordon A. Hood.

Who is the Command Master Chief?

The Command Master Chief of TRACEN Cape May is Master Chief Radford Hoffpauir.

Who is the Training Officer?

Who is the Regimental Officer?

Who is the Battalion Officer?

Who is the Battalion Commander?

Who is the Section Commander?

Who is the Lead Company Commander?

Who is the Assistant Company Commander?

What is an AET?

An AET is an Avionics Electrical Technician

What is an AMT?

An AMT is an Aviation Maintenance Technician

What is an AST?

An AST is an Aviation Survival Technician

What is a BM?

A BM is a Boatswains Mate

What is a CMS?

A CMS is a Cyber Mission Specialist

What is a CS?

A CS is a Culinary Specialist

What is a DC?

A DC is a Damage Controlman

What is a DV?

A DV is a Diver

What is an EM?

An EM is an Electrician’s Mate

What is an ET?

An ET is an Electronics Technician

What is a GM?

A GM is a Gunner’s Mate

What is a HS?

A HS is a Health Services Technician

What is an IS?

An IS is an Intelligence Specialist

What is an IT?

An IT is an Information Systems Technician

What is a ME?

A ME is a Maritime Enforcement Specialist

What is a MK?

A MK is a Machinery Technician

What is a MST?

A MST is a Marine Science Technician

What is a MU?

A MU is a Musician

What is an OS?

An OS is an Operations Specialist

What is a PA?

A PA is a Public Affairs Specialist

What is a SK?

A SK is a Store Keeper

What is a YN?

A YN is an Yeoman

What is designated as a “Reserve Only” Rating?

The “Reserve Only” rating is an IV, which is an Investigator.

A

Alpha

B

Bravo

C

Charlie

D

Delta

E

Echo

F

Foxtrot