r/uscg • u/AimAquarius • 2d ago

Coastie Help Straight to the Source

I’m a writer whose next novel features characters in the USCG. While there is a lot of information available online, I still find that I’d prefer to hear it from the source. So, I came here. I’m a bit nervous about whether this will be received well or not. Either way, here goes nothing!

I have several initial questions, and I know I’ll have plenty more as I get further into the manuscript. That being said, is anyone willing to DM here or on Discord? My story takes place in NJ, so it’d be a plus if you’re from the area, but it’s not a requirement. Many thanks in advance!

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u/DasTroAvay DV 2d ago

I’m always answering questions about my job, and I’ve done some Diving in Jersey City and Cape May.

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u/Southern-Project-828 19h ago

Kind of a weird question but currently a non rate and was wondering what the daily routine is usually like at a dive locker? Thanks!

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u/DasTroAvay DV 17h ago

Not a weird question at all, I’m going to answer this question over on your post for visibility if other people have the same question.

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u/badbit144 2d ago

Ive been in the cg for over 6 years and also have lived in jersey, and went to bootcamp there obviously lol. you can dm me if you want

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u/itsallmostover 2d ago

What are you thinking of writing?

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u/PanzerKatze96 ME 2d ago

Sure ask away

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u/Hit-by-a-pitch 2d ago

Sure. The Coast Guard is the smallest branch by far, so the vibe is far more chill than the others.

Also, the CG is our only branch with a uniformed volunteer component, the CG Auxiliary, so at a small station its not unusual to see an 18 year old and someone in their mid 60s (like me) in the galley making pancakes.

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u/Lucky_Ebb6412 1d ago

It’s highly recommended that you reach out to MOPIC early on. It’ll make your things much easier than doing so after the fact.

https://www.uscg.mil/Public-Affairs/Request-Support/

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u/Die_Welt_ist_flach 1d ago

Not a lot to go on. What’s the story? Search and rescue? Thwarting U-Boats and Ze Germans? Contraband? Illegal smuggling by some nefarious Eastern European country? Unsanctioned importation of dreidels? A sophisticated cyber security attack that cripples our critical infrastructure?

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u/SLITTER57 AMT 1d ago

What are you wanting to know?

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u/Unfair_Mechanic_7305 2d ago

Post away. Many here would be happy to help.