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If you want to be fully employed and kept busy...join the Coast Guard. Formerly under the directive of the Teasury Department, then the Transportation Department, now the Homeland Security Department...the USCG is very busy rescuing people at sea, enforcing the laws at sea (lakes and rivers), as well as fulfilling military functions in combat zones (war zones); Sort of a US Maritime Police Force.
The National Guard (all 50 of them) have only recently been allowed to function as a police force (since the Clinton administration); however, the Guard is the "ole state militia"...and that can translate into "part time work." Additionally the Guard is primarily either Army or Air Force; there is no Navy or Marine Guard. That translates into strictly military and Law Enforcement (no or very few SEARCH/RESCUE operations).
They are VERY different branches of the military, they have different missions, thus one is not better than the other, However, if you are looking for a career in one, it would depend on what you are looking to do and what skills play on your strengths.
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How do you properly list the military branches?
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard
What is the branches of the military?
Five -United States Army (includes Army Reserve and Army National Guard)United States Air Force (includes Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard)United States Navy (includes Navy Reserve)United States Marine Corps (includes Marine Corps Reserve)United States Coast Guard (includes Coast Guard Reserve)
What is the difference between the army national guard and the national guard or is there any?
There are actually two National Guards, but when people say the National Guard they are probably (but not necessarily) talking about the Army National Guard. The other National Guard is the Air National Guard which is to the Air Force what the Army National Guard is to the Army.
Is there a marine national guard?
No. There is only an Army National Guard and an Air National Guard.
Do you have to join the armed forces to join the coast guard?
The Coast Guard is a branch of the US Military, so yes.
What must you do if oil or fuel spills into water?
report it to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center
What are the ratings and certificates for Perils of the Coast Guard - 1926?
Perils of the Coast Guard - 1926 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
What are the ratings and certificates for Casey of the Coast Guard - 1926?
Casey of the Coast Guard - 1926 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
How do you properly list the military branches?
Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, National Guard
where is the closest recruiter to me?
Where is the nearest Ohio Army National Guard and Coast Guard located to me in Cols,OH
Where is the National Coast Guard Museum Association Inc in Stonington Connecticut located?
The address of the National Coast Guard Museum Association Inc is: 394 Taugwonk Rd, Stonington, CT 06378-1807
What are the ratings and certificates for SOS Coast Guard - 1942?
SOS Coast Guard - 1942 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
Does the army fly planes?
The Army does not fly planes. The Marines, Air Force, Navy, National Guard, and Coast Guard do.
What are the ratings and certificates for SOS Coast Guard - 1937?
SOS Coast Guard - 1937 is rated/received certificates of: Sweden:15 USA:Approved USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
What are the ratings and certificates for Don Winslow of the Coast Guard - 1943?
Don Winslow of the Coast Guard - 1943 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
How did US Coast Guard get its name?
They guard the coast.
What is the difference between National guard and the coast guard?
The Coast Guard is a fully federal force, assigned with the enforcement of maritime law and security. The National Guard is a partially state organized force (although ultimate authority rests with the federal government), and is a reserve component of both the Army (Army National Guard) and Air Force (Air National Guard). When called to active duty by the state, they are considered an "organised militia", and can be used to perform law enforcement duties. However, when activated by the federal government, they are considered federal soldiers, and cannot be used in such a role.
