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COAST GUARD
BOOTCAMP
IMAGINE SHOWING UP ON DAY ONE KNOWING WHAT A WEEK EIGHT RECRUIT KNOWS.
NOW YOU CAN.
Greetings to all active duty, reserve, auxillary, past, present, and
especially FUTURE Coasties!
Welcome to SurviveCoastGuardBootCamp.com. For those of you who have
served or are serving, I want to thank you for your service. This
website is primarily designed to assist aspiring Coasties in their
quest to prepare for the challenges of COAST GUARD BASIC TRAINING. As
a recruit who recently returned from the Cape May Training Center, I
decided that I wanted to help future Coast Guard men and women in
their preparation for one of the toughest experiences of their life.
To read more about me and how this website came about, please read .
In order to make it through COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP successfully, you
have to be physically AND mentally ready, and I'm going to help you
with both.
The goal of SurviveCoastGuardBootCamp.com is to be your ultimate
resource center for all things related to COAST GUARD BASIC TRAINING
preparation. Please help yourself to the many FREE information
articles I've written for you. They can be found by scrolling down
further on this page or by going to the physical preparation and
mental preparation pages. You can also head straight to the purchase
your copy page to find out more about the COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP
SURVIVAL GUIDE.
P.S. - For a limited time, all recruits who download the COAST GUARD
BOOT CAMP SURVIVAL GUIDE will receive a FREE 8-week workout program
that's customized for 5 different starting fitness levels. It doesn't
matter if you're completely out-of-shape, a PT stud or somewhere in
between - I have just the right plan for you. Oh, and did I mention
that I'm a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Academy of
Sports Medicine, with many years of experience in progressive exercise
programming? Take advantage of this great deal now so that you show up
ready.
That's me on the left, blazing my way through the Confidence Course
at Cape May. Definitely one of my favorite parts of COAST GUARD BOOT
CAMP.
USCG BOOT CAMP
PHYSICAL PREPARATION ARTICLES
USCG BOOT CAMP
MENTAL PREPARATION ARTICLES
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* Avoid This Common Mistake in Coast Guard Boot Camp
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* Swimming in Coast Guard Boot Camp
* Pull Ups in Coast Guard Boot Camp?
If you are reading this, I hope for your sake that you are NOT one of
those people who thinks they are going to "get in shape at boot camp".
I'm going to say this very bluntly - you ABSOLUTELY, POSITIVELY CANNOT
show up to COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP thinking that you will get in shape
there. I have news for you, the people with that attitude won't get in
shape. What they will get is injured. Injuries aren't only painful,
but they also usually lead to reversions (i.e. - you will be in boot
camp longer).
If your body isn't accustomed to taking the kind of pounding you will
get at Cape May, and you combine that with sleep deprivation, stress,
etc, then you can pretty much expect to get injured. Between the PT /
IT, the obstacle course, the pugil sticks, the swimming and running,
your body will be challenged. The mental part of boot camp is even
more difficult than the physical part so do yourself a favor and make
the physical part easy.
You can get FREE access to lots of useful information on what you
need to do to get physically prepared for COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP by
going to the physical preparation page. I give you the inside scoop on
everything from swimming to specific advice on how to avoid beginner
mistakes. You can also learn more about the FREE (for now) customized
8-week fitness success programs. Whether you are overweight or skinny,
strong or weak, these plans are specifically designed to get you
physically ready for the challenges of COAST GUARD BASIC TRAINING.
They were all written by a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and recent
returnee from COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP (me). I created 5 fitness
types/profiles and wrote out specific programs for each one of them.
It's like having your own personal trainer (who's been through the
trenches of Cape May) walking you through what to do. The only way it
could get any better is if I was to actually train you in person. Head
on over to the and start learning now.
IN BOOT CAMP THERE ARE
NO EXCUSES. YOU'RE EITHER READY OR YOU'RE VERY MISERABLE.
IT'S YOUR CHOICE.
Below is a LIVE RSS FEED from the Official Blog of the
U.S. COAST GUARD
COMPASS
SHIPMATE OF THE WEEK - PETTY OFFICERS LOSINGER, MULLINAX, SECKINGER
AND IANNIZZARO
In the early hours of a June morning, Coast Guard Cutter Block
Island was underway off the coast of North Carolina rounding the
historically perilous waters off Cape Hatteras, an area frequently
referred to as the “Graveyard of the Atlantic.” The area, rich in
maritime heritage, has one of the highest densities of shipwrecks in
[...] _Posted: Fri 22nd of June, 2012_
BOAT SAFE. BOAT SOBER.
What is one of the leading contributing factors in fatal boating
accidents? Alcohol. Just like being behind the wheel of a vehicle
while intoxicated, the consequences of boating under the influence are
deadly. Alcohol can impair vision, coordination, balance and judgment.
All of these impairments are further magnified by being on the water;
when impaired [...] _Posted: Thu 21st of June, 2012_
2012 MILITARY JOINT TERRORISM TASK FORCE OFFICER OF THE YEAR - S/A
CHRIS WHITAKER
Written by Noel Jones. When it comes to securing our homeland, Joint
Terrorism Task Forces are on the front line. These FBI-led task forces
chase down leads, collect and share intelligence and respond to
threats all for one purpose – protect and defend America from
terrorist attacks. Each of the 103 task forces around the [...]
_Posted: Wed 20th of June, 2012_
OFFICER OF THE DECK: BM2 CHRISTOPHER HOLMES
Written by Lt. j.g. Samuel England, Coast Guard Cutter Dependable.
“Nowhere in military or civilian life is there a parallel to the
range and degree of responsibility that is placed in the hands of the
OOD.” Watch Officer’s Guide. Officer of the deck. On a 210-foot
medium endurance cutter, this position comes with the highest [...]
_Posted: Tue 19th of June, 2012_
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER?
For families across the country, the summer months signify a
slowdown from the quick pace of the school year. Whether lounging by
the pool or hiking a nearby trail, summer’s hot days are a time for
relaxation and fun. But for Coast Guard search and rescue crews, the
summer months are not about kicking back [...] _Posted: Mon 18th of
June, 2012_
SHIPMATE OF THE WEEK - MK1 MICHAEL JORDAN
Maintaining aids to navigation essential to the Pacific
Northwest’s major shipping ports, including Coos Bay, Portland and
Seattle, are the men and women aboard Coast Guard Cutter Fir. But like
all Coast Guard cutters, Fir does more than just the one mission;
meaning it’s crew has to be ready for anything. Perhaps no one best
[...] _Posted: Fri 15th of June, 2012_
ADM. PAPP TESTIFIES AT SENATE LAW OF THE SEA HEARING
Testifying today before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations at
a hearing on the Law of the Sea Convention, Coast Guard Commandant
Adm. Bob Papp stressed that accession to the Convention will better
position the Coast Guard to advance and protect America’s national,
economic and environmental security – especially in the emerging
Arctic. Papp explained [...] _Posted: Thu 14th of June, 2012_
OLD GLORY
The American flag has been called many things over time. Stars and
Stripes. Old Glory. The Star-Spangled Banner. But no matter what name
it goes by, the American flag – and its emblematic red, white and
blue – represents our nation and our ideals. Today is Flag Day and
like any other day, service members [...] _Posted: Thu 14th of June,
2012_
TRAINING TO SURVIVE
Written by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nathan Littlejohn, 13th Coast
Guard District Public Affairs. There is nothing more valuable to human
life than the knowledge and skills required to preserve it. A recent
course held in Astoria, Ore., offered students exactly that sort of
value. The course, specifically designed to educate commercial
fishermen on how to [...] _Posted: Wed 13th of June, 2012_
The COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP SURVIVAL GUIDE is your ticket to more
sleep, less physical and mental punishment and overall success in
COAST GUARD BASIC TRAINING. I just came back from COAST GUARD BOOT
CAMP a few months ago so this information is very up-to-date and it
has all the secrets they don't want you to know before you get to Cape
May. Don't go into this blindly. Believe me when I tell you - it's
worth knowing this stuff before you go. The extra sleep especially is
worth it. I remember one night when I was so sleep deprived and
exhausted that I literally started shivering and shaking in bed after
lights out. Consider that I was also in above average physical
condition so I was able to handle the "beatings", but lots of exercise
combined with very little sleep will still take its toll on you. If
you get my book though, you can seriously reduce the amount of
punishment that will be handed out by your Company Commanders and get
A LOT MORE SLEEP.
The COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP SURVIVAL GUIDE is divided up into 20
Chapters. Most chapters also have a REVIEW SECTION and a PRACTICE NOW
SECTION that tells you how to apply the information into your overall
preparation plan.
THE TABLE OF CONTENTS
Foreword
Introduction
How to use this Book
Chapter 01: Know Before You Go (Includes all the Required Knowledge
Items)
Chapter 02: Never Look a Company Commander in the Eye
Chapter 03: Company Yeoman
Chapter 04: Sounding Off!
Chapter 05: Nautical Terminology and Military / Cape May Slang
Chapter 06: Learning a New Language (Step-by-Step Guide on Responding
Correctly)
Chapter 07: Saying Numbers Properly
Chapter 08: Performance Trackers
Chapter 09: Keeping Your Military Bearing
Chapter 10: Getting Yelled At
Chapter 11: Getting Dressed, Getting Un-Dressed and Other Time
Objectives
Chapter 12: Rack (Bed) Inspection
Chapter 13: Standing Watch
Chapter 14: Inside the Galley (Cafeteria)
Chapter 15: Sleep Deprivation
Chapter 16: Staying Healthy
Chapter 17: Attention To Detail (Shaving, Uniforms, and Other Stuff)
Chapter 18: Creating a Reference Point (Navy SEAL BUDs Hell Week)
Chapter 19: Marching and Marching Commands
Chapter 20: Tying it all Together
Your COAST GUARD BOOT CAMP experience is in your hands. It can either
be painful, miserable and end with you possibly not even graduating,
or it can be a challenging, rewarding life experience. The choice is
yours.
Disclaimer: First and foremost, as it says on the top of the home
page - this is an UNOFFICIAL site and is NOT AFFILIATED with the
United States Coast Guard (USCG) or the United States Government (USG)
in any capacity. The USCG and the USG do not approve, endorse,
sponsor, co-sign (or any other similar word you can think of) anything
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pages of the Coast Guard Boot Camp Survival Guide and in the Coast
Guard Boot Camp custom fitness success programs. For the FULL
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