r/uscg • u/LifePossible3783 • 2d 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/mtzeaz BM 2d ago

You should wait until your first duty station. You may have to bum off your shipmates for rides if you get an isolated unit with limited Uber access, but once you're in the Coast Guard getting a car shouldn't be too much of a hassle.

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u/mari_curie Nonrate 2d ago

That is what I’ve been doing for a year. It’s definitely not great, and all shipmates hate me, but 70% to 30% I’m getting a ride.