ALCOAST 252/25 - JUN 2025 UPDATE TO AIR OPERATIONS TO AUTHORIZE OPERATIONAL ORIENTATION FLIGHTS FOR POTENTIAL RECRUITS

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FM COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC
TO ALCOAST
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UNCLAS
ALCOAST 252/25
SSIC 3710
SUBJ: UPDATE TO AIR OPERATIONS TO AUTHORIZE OPERATIONAL ORIENTATION
FLIGHTS FOR POTENTIAL RECRUITS
A. Air Operations Manual, COMDTINST 3710.1I
1. This ALCOAST expands those personnel authorized in Chapter 5 of
REF (A) to participate in operational orientation flights aboard
Coast Guard aircraft to include potential Coast Guard recruits.
The authorization supports the Commandant's direction to maximize
recruiting efforts and increase the total number of Active Duty
Enlisted, Officer and Reserve members. Exposure to Coast Guard Air
Operations is sure to inspire and energize potential recruits by
offering a rare opportunity to fly alongside our nation's top
aviators, flight mechanics, and rescue swimmers. Units are
encouraged to capitalize on this interaction with potential
recruits by sharing feedback and results with COMDT (CG-711) and
the Recruiting-IMT. This is an exciting opportunity to support the
Coast Guard's recruiting effort and help fortify the service's
future workforce.
2. Chapter 5 of REF (A) is updated with:
"Potential Coast Guard Recruits. Any civilian within 3 years of
enlistment eligibility or has completed their freshman year of high
school may participate in operational orientation flights.
Candidates must receive a Coast Guard Recruiter's endorsement.
Recruiters will only endorse potential recruits that demonstrate
strong professionalism, social skills, and Coast Guard core values.
Civilians under the age of 18 must obtain Parental Consent CG Form
CG-4650C to participate."
3. Operational orientation flights for potential recruits shall
comply with all restrictions published in REF (A).
4. These changes will be made to the next revision of REF (A).
5. Parental Consent CG Form CG-4650C may be found on the CG
Official Forms site:
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https://www.dcms.uscg.mil/forms/

6. POC: COMDT (CG-711) at: HQS-DG-LST-CG-711@uscg.mil.
7. Ms. Lisa R. Schleder-Kirkpatrick, Acting Assistant Commandant
for Capability (CG-7), sends.
8. Internet release is authorized.