USCG PRESS RELEASE
New Cadets Report-In to Begin CGA Adventure
U.S. COAST GUARD ACADEMY, Conn. — The Academy’s Class of 2014 will begin their military training as they arrive here Monday, June 28 for Reporting-In Day (R-Day).
Just 385 of the 4,580 students who applied to the Academy were accepted for the Class of 2014, of which approximately 290 will accept their appointment and report-in.
Reporting-In Day marks the traditional start of Swab Summer, an intense seven-week training program designed to transform civilian students into military men and women ready to accept the challenges that await them in their pursuit to become Coast Guard officers.
During their first day at the Academy, the swabs will cycle through haircuts, uniform issue, drill practice and various types of administration in-processing. At the conclusion of R-Day, members of the new class march onto Washington Parade Field, raise their right hand and swear an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.
The new cadets come from all walks of life, from 39 states and the two territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Also joining this class are six international students from the countries of Ecuador, Lithuania, Singapore and Tunisia. .
Below is a detailed schedule for Reporting-In Day:
7 a.m. – 9 a.m. Swabs check in - Leamy Hall
8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Uniform issue, haircuts, drill practice, company time, weigh in and administration in-processing (all companies will cycle through these events throughout the day)
3 p.m. – 3:20 p.m. Swearing-in Ceremony and class photo – Washington Parade Field
Following the class photo, the swabs will have a short time to spend with their families before returning to training.