PROGRAMS

College Student Pre-Commissioning Program

CSPI provides college sophomores and juniors with valuable leadership, management, law enforcement, navigation and marine science skills and training.

Officer Candidate School

OCS is a rigorous course of instruction that prepares candidates to serve effectively as officers in the Coast Guard. OCS also provides a wide range of highly technical information necessary for performing the duties of a Coast Guard officer.

Direct Commissions Programs

If you're a professional lawyer, aviator, engineer, environmental specialist, maritime academy graduate or former military officer, you can become an officer in the Coast Guard without attending OCS or boot camp.

Maritime Academy Graduate

Maritime Academy Graduates have education and training that enhances the Coast Guard's ability to carry out its operational missions. Individuals selected will serve as a Coast Guard Reserve Officer on full-time active duty.

Coast Guard Academy

We offer you an integrated life experience that emphasizes academics, physical fitness, character and leadership. After graduation, you'll go directly to positions of leadership in "The Shield of Freedom".

Pre-Commissioning Program For Enlisted Personnel

PPEP allows selected enlisted personnel to attend college full-time for one or two years. Upon graduation, you will attend Officer Candidate School (OCS). Graduates of OCS receive a Commission in the Coast Guard at the rank of Ensign.

Blue 21 Flight Initiative

You'll get the opportunity to become a Coast Guard Aviator through completion of Officer Candidate School and the guarantee of an assignment to flight training.

Program Forms and Deadlines

Get started now! Download and complete all of the mandatory forms required to enroll in any of 7 available Officer Programs