What Reserve opportunities are in the Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard Reserve is a part-time force of nearly 8,000, specially trained people who serve with the Coast Guard one weekend a month and two weeks every year. Coast Guard Reservists work directly alongside active duty Coast Guard personnel and perform the same job as active duty personnel. What are the qualifications to join the Reserve? Generally: You must be between 17 and 40 years old. You must not be employed in a civilian occupation essential to US interests during time of war. You must not have served more than 13 years of active military duty. Note, there are other requirements and restrictions. Qualification for certain Reserve programs may seem complex. For example, if you are less than 28, you may apply for all Reserve programs except RX; if you are 26 but less than 36, you may only apply for the RX program; and if you are 30 but less than 40, you may apply if you are prior service enlisting in pay grade E-4 or above. Please talk to your Recruiter for specific informatio
