Line Corps
Deck Watch Officer
- Commands and operates Coast Guard cutters and boats, ensuring maritime safety and security.
- Serves on cutters, at Coast Guard stations, and in operational deployments.
Aviation Officer
- Pilots Coast Guard aircraft, conducting search and rescue, law enforcement, and transport missions.
- Serves at air stations and on operational deployments.
Operations Officer
- Manages Coast Guard operations, including search and rescue and law enforcement activities.
- Serves at operations centers, Coast Guard stations, and on cutters.
Prevention Officer
- Oversees maritime safety, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance.
- Serves at sector commands, field offices, and regulatory agencies.
Response Officer
- Coordinates emergency response, disaster relief, and law enforcement operations.
- Serves at sector commands, response teams, and in operational deployments.
Intelligence Officer
- Provides intelligence support for Coast Guard operations, including threat analysis and information gathering.
- Serves in intelligence units, headquarters, and operational commands.
Cyber Officer
- Conducts cybersecurity and cyber defense operations, protecting Coast Guard information systems.
- Serves in cyber units, headquarters, and operational commands.
Restricted Line
Public Affairs Officer
- Manages communication and media relations, ensuring accurate and timely information dissemination.
- Serves in public affairs offices, headquarters, and operational theaters.
Foreign Area Officer
- Provides regional expertise and cultural knowledge to support Coast Guard operations.
- Serves in embassies, regional commands, and international assignments.
Human Resources Officer
- Manages personnel and administrative operations, focusing on career development and workforce planning.
- Serves in personnel offices, headquarters, and fleet support roles.
Staff Corps
Medical Corps Officer (USPHS)
- Provides medical care, manages medical units, and oversees health services for Coast Guard personnel.
- Serves in clinics, on cutters, and at Coast Guard bases.
Dental Corps Officer (USPHS)
- Delivers dental care and manages dental units, ensuring dental readiness and oral health.
- Serves in dental clinics, on cutters, and at Coast Guard bases.
Nurse Corps Officer (USPHS)
- Provides nursing care, manages nursing units, and oversees patient care services.
- Serves in clinics, on cutters, and at Coast Guard bases.
Medical Service Corps Officer (USPHS)
- Manages healthcare administration, logistics, and support services for medical operations.
- Serves in medical logistics units, clinics, and headquarters support roles.
Judge Advocate General (JAG) Officer
- Provides legal services, including military justice, operational law, and legal assistance to Coast Guard personnel.
- Serves in legal offices, sector commands, and operational theaters.
Chaplain Corps Officer (Navy)
- Provides religious support, counseling, and moral guidance to Coast Guard personnel.
- Serves in chapels, units, and operational deployments.
Supply Corps Officer
- Manages supply chain and logistical operations, ensuring material support for Coast Guard missions.
- Serves in supply units, on cutters, and at Coast Guard logistics centers.