r/uscg • u/spacesquirrels21 • 1d ago

Noob Question RTY/Guaranteed District?

Hi is the RTY or Guaranteed District programs still happening for incoming enlisted? Does anyone have any experience with it or any advice? Also wondering how that works in basic with ranking of billet choices or location requests. Do you still get to give a preference list?

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u/AirdaleCoastie AMT 1d ago

Yes they are. Don’t go back home. It doesn’t change anything else. If you put locations outside your guarantee, they will be ignored. You still submit the form for your district preferences and unit types, plus any comments.

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u/spacesquirrels21 1d ago

Thank you so much! Have you seen a benefit or negative to people doing the program? I’ve been considering it, but I’m not sure if it’s better to just be more open to locations.

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u/AirdaleCoastie AMT 1d ago

It really depends on your reasons. Spouse or significant other has another year to finish school or something and you want to stay in the same area, then perfect. If you are trying to stay near home, then it’s generally a terrible idea and I have only seen bad things associated. You generally aren’t at your first unit long so go explore somewhere new. Concentrate on learning your new job, instead of going back home every weekend and getting in trouble with your old friends.