It is designed to make you work through real life problems, between individuals and operational circumstances. A school is not designed to be a walk in the park. This isn’t just a training ground for your trade, it’s an opportunity to learn more about yourself and learn how to work with others in small environments and stressful situations. You don’t think your instructors know someone at the next unit you are going to? Think again. So do you remember being in high school thinking “man I can’t wait to get out into the real world and leave all this drama behind”? Well you are in the real world buttercup. You went there to learn a craft, now STFU and study. What the hell else do you have to do besides study. And besides, you’re really either in Petaluma CA or Yorktown VA. I get it, not everyone can be Joshua James but the closer you are the better picks you get when it’s time to keep yourself out of BFE. Speaking of extra credit, strive to be number one in your class. “During a rigorous 13 week military specialty school, I volunteered 4 hours a week with the local food pantry, bolstering military relations with the surrounding community and harboring a safe environment for the less fortunate”. Trust me, these little efforts work wonders down the road. Not only will this help in your standing when it comes to getting the next unit you want, but down the road when you grow out of your diapers you’ll be writing resumes and trying to tell employers how freaking awesome you are. Participate in extra credit and community service on and off base.

This isn’t high school and I can promise you that the tough guy act your advisor puts on during the first couple of weeks will not be an act anymore if you make him or her babysit you. Most of your instructors have lives outside of TRACEN and they don’t want to come in and deal with juvenile problems. It’s fine to have fun with your classmates on the weekends but be responsible. Your instructors and advisors expect you to take A school seriously. Next, don’t be a screw off! No one wants to babysit you. If you’re not one of them then keep reading. Sure you’ll have some advisors that make you feel like you are back in basic for the first first few weeks, but this is mostly to scare off the screw ups. It’s no doubt that you’ll want to do well at A school so I’ve got a few tips as someone who has been in your shoes.įirst, relax. However, for the majority of members you’ve been watching your name slowly creep up the list, waiting for your turn to approach. For the lucky few, this might be soon after you’ve gotten out of boot camp. Every enlisted member of the Coast Guard ends up at A school at some point during their career.

Coast guard a school list 2019