I've heard that the other service academies have pistol/rifle qualifications for their incoming cadets/midshipmen. How come the Coast Guard Academy doesn't have that during Swab Summer?
If shooting during swab summer is a factor in your application process, I recommend looking beyond that. Trust me when I say you will have plenty of opportunities to shoot in the "Real Coast Guard." I'm coordinating five different range dates right now for my cutter to shoot all our people through pistol, M16, and shotgun. You'll get plenty of experience, especially if you're interested in becoming a Boarding Officer.
I see someone is WEPS...
Not quite...ALEO. It was decided that I should handle all of the qualifications and QPR for small arms since it is a part of my CART checklist. Got lucky...they were gonna make me Comms Officer.
Only ALEO? What are the division officer positions on your cutter then?
I'm right where I need to be with the EMO division