A “Billet” is a destination, which when paired with a position or title is the military equivalent of a job assignment. Billets are assigned by the “Detailer” based on Coast Guard needs and the person’s status and qualifications. Most newly graduated ensigns are placed in billets on Coast Guard cutters (ships) though some are assigned to a Coast Guard “Sector” (shore job), or go directly to flight school.
Class of 2007 Billets by State
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Florida: 45 (19 to Flight School in Pensacola)
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California: 27
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Virginia: 25
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Washington: 23
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Alaska, South Carolina: 14 each
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Massachusetts: 12
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New Hampshire: 11
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Oregon: 8
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New Jersey, New York, Texas: 5 each
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North Carolina: 4
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Michigan, Mississippi, Puerto Rico: 3 each
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Alabama, Hawaii, Minnesota, Rhode Island: 2 each
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Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin: 1 each
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Additionally, 15 ensigns were assigned overseas to ports in Guam, St. Lucia, Lithuania and elsewhere.
Class of 2007 Billets by State
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Florida: 45 (19 to Flight School in Pensacola)
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California: 27
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Virginia: 25
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Washington: 23
*
Alaska, South Carolina: 14 each
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Massachusetts: 12
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New Hampshire: 11
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Oregon: 8
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New Jersey, New York, Texas: 5 each
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North Carolina: 4
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Michigan, Mississippi, Puerto Rico: 3 each
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Alabama, Hawaii, Minnesota, Rhode Island: 2 each
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Connecticut, Louisiana, Maine, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin: 1 each
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Additionally, 15 ensigns were assigned overseas to ports in Guam, St. Lucia, Lithuania and elsewhere.
No wonder my kid is having a hard time finding a cutter for his internship.... Anyhow, I just saw the neatest story on CNN on GCA & graduation. They gave a short look into some of the training equipment. Very cool. Had an awesome interview with one of the women graduates. Fear not that the protesting will take away from this day! Last year at KP, the kids didn't even realize there were protestors around. Probably a good thing....
