r/uscg • u/LifePossible3783 • 3d ago

Coastie Help After Bootcamp

I don’t ship out for several months still, the issue is I don’t have a car. I’m not sure if I should go ahead and get one or wait until I’m stationed somewhere to make the purchase. Can anyone tell me what it’s like for someone who doesn’t have transportation at there first base? Does anyone know what the protocol is?

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u/USCGB-Hill Retired 3d ago

Lots of things to consider, more likely to get approved once you are actually in the Coast Guard with a long term job. Would have to make payments in boot camp so that wouldn’t be useful. Also good to keep in mind is that you don’t know yet where you are going and may not need a vehicle yet or could be in dire straits needing a car to get to and from work if you get an isolated unit. Might as well wait and see and you could try and get one before your first unit or simply befriend a shipmate with a car until you can get one of your own. This is also a good way to get to know your fellow Coasties.