COMDTINST 1100.2I — Coast Guard Recruiting

COMDTINST 1100.2I governs Coast Guard recruiting policy for officer, enlisted, and reserve accession programs.

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  • Publication number: COMDTINST 1100.2I
  • Title: COAST GUARD RECRUITING
  • Date: 6/3/2025
  • Proponent: CG-1M

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It covers recruiting standards, eligibility, accession processes, incentives, enlistment terms, officer programs, and recruiter conduct. It requires applicants to meet prescribed standards and program-specific requirements, while setting rules for examinations, identity verification, physical qualifications, and misconduct.

Applies to: It is intended to provide administrative guidance for Coast Guard personnel and is not intended nor does it impose legally-binding requirements on any party outside the Coast Guard.

Topics covered

  • Recruiting process
  • Accession eligibility
  • Physical examinations
  • Enlistment terms
  • Recruiter conduct
  • Recruiting incentives
  • Officer candidate programs
  • Prior-service accessions

Questions and answers

How long is a MEPS physical examination valid?

The MEPS physical examination is valid for 24 months. (paragraph 3)

What must applicants disclose before accession after a MEPS examination?

Immediately preceding accession, all applicants are required to disclose any illness or medical treatment that occurred since the date of the last MEPS physical examination. (paragraph 3)

What relationships are recruiters prohibited from having with applicants?

Recruiters will not attempt to develop, engage in, or maintain an intimate or inappropriate relationship with any leads, prospects, or applicants, or their family members. (paragraph 1)

What happens after a first substantiated recruiting misconduct violation?

Even for the first substantiated violation of the policy, when the violator is not otherwise punitively discharged or dismissed from the Coast Guard, the violator must be processed for administrative separation from the Service. (paragraph 1)

What body art can cause an applicant to be denied enlistment or appointment?

Enlistment or appointment in the Coast Guard or Coast Guard Reserve will be denied to any applicant who has a tattoo, branding, piercing, or other applied body art that is in violation of Reference (r). (paragraph 1)

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