PAY & BENEFITS

As a Reservist in the Coast Guard, you'll be privy to a benefits package that can really help you extend your civilian dollars and work perks. College tuition assistance and dental benefits are just the beginning of the benefits offered to active-duty Coasties.

Pay:

For starters, you will get paid. Coast Guard Reservists receive the same pay that other military members receive with the same pay grade and status. For more information, download the most recent military pay scale.

Education:

Through the Montgomery GI Bill, we'll help you pay for college or vocational technical training. You can earn over $11,000, depending on how long you serve and where you attend school. You may also take advantage of the Tuition Assistance program (up to $4,500 per year). For more information, visit http://www.uscg.mil/hq/cgi/College_Funding_Assist/index.html.

Medical and Dental Care:

Free Travel:

As a Coastie, you may get the opportunity to travel far and wide as part of your job. Not only will you get to see new places, you'll do it on our dime.

Also, as a Coastie, you will have access to military Space Available flights. This is a unique privilege provided to service members, retirees, and their families. Under the Space-Available (Space A) program, eligible passengers can fill unused seats on DoD-owned or controlled aircraft, once all the space-required (duty) passengers and cargo have been accommodated.

Training:

You choose your career path based on your aptitude, physical abilities, security clearance, motivation and determination. Unlike other military services, the Coast Guard offers all specialties to both men and women equally - including combat roles.

Ongoing Training:

The two-week annual commitment for Reservists is normally devoted to training. However, it is not uncommon for Reservists to complete this training by being engaged in actual operational duty, side by side with active-duty Coasties.

Specialty Training:

As needed and when it fits the needs of the unit's and member's schedule, Reservists can receive Class 'C' school specialized training designed to go beyond the basics for a job specialty.

Life Insurance:

Other Benefits:

You'll have shopping privileges at military bases and access to all kinds of recreational facilities.

And, looking into the future, Coast Guard Reserve members start building a retirement starting with their first drill. After 20 good years, Reserve members will have earned retirement benefits. What other part-time opportunity offers this?