COAST GUARD AD!! (REACTION)

Published on January 19, 2022
Duration: 11:28

This video provides a humorous reaction to U.S. Coast Guard recruitment advertisements, offering insights into military enlistment processes and equipment. Nikko Ortiz, drawing on his U.S. Army experience, critiques various commercials, highlighting recruitment requirements, training phases, and operational gear like the M240 machine gun and response boats. The content touches upon the realities and marketing of joining the Coast Guard.

Quick Summary

To join the U.S. Coast Guard, applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Resident Aliens, have a High School Diploma or GED, and meet age requirements (17-35, up to 40 for some roles). Basic training lasts 8 weeks, and there's a limit of no more than three dependents. The process includes ASVAB testing and MEPS assessments.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Military Recruitment Ads Reaction
  2. 01:131990s Coast Guard Commercial Reaction
  3. 03:16Coast Guard 229th Birthday Video Reaction
  4. 04:292009 'Born Ready' Commercial Critique
  5. 05:42Coast Guard Qualifications & Website Review
  6. 07:09Joining the Coast Guard Informational Video Analysis
  7. 09:36Final Assessment & Outro

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the basic requirements to join the U.S. Coast Guard?

To join the U.S. Coast Guard, you generally need to be a U.S. Citizen or Resident Alien, possess a High School Diploma or GED, and meet age requirements typically between 17 and 35 (up to 40 for some programs). There's also a limit of no more than three dependents.

How long is U.S. Coast Guard basic training?

U.S. Coast Guard basic training, also known as Coast Guard basic training, lasts for approximately 8 weeks. This intensive program prepares recruits for the demands of service in the Coast Guard.

What kind of equipment is shown in U.S. Coast Guard recruitment videos?

Recruitment videos often showcase operational gear such as the M240 machine gun, high-speed Coast Guard Response Boats for interdiction, and HH-65 Dolphin Helicopters used for various missions including rescue and patrol.

What is the process for joining the U.S. Coast Guard?

The process typically involves taking the ASVAB test, undergoing medical and physical assessments at MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station), and potentially entering the Delayed Entry Program (DEP) before starting 8 weeks of basic training.

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