What does the Coast Guard badge look like?

The Coast Guard mark consists of the Coast Guard emblem and a tri-colored band of Coast Guard blue (PMS 307 C), then white, then Coast Guard red (PMS 179 C). The Coast Guard seal is a pair of crossed anchors superimposed by a life ring with shield and surrounded by a line grommet.

Does the Coast Guard have warfare pins?

The United States Coast Guard does not issue the surface warfare pin. Coast Guard personnel who are permanently cross assigned to afloat Navy commands may qualify for the surface warfare badge through the standard Navy qualification system.

Can Coast Guard become SEALs?

Some foreign militaries also use the SEAL name, though none have ever completed the U.S. Navy’s full course of instruction. “Naval Special Warfare is proud to team with the nation’s first Coast Guard officers qualified as Navy SEALs,” said Rear Adm. Garry Bonelli, deputy commander, Naval Special Warfare Command.

What is a permanent Cutterman?

The cutterman insignia is a device awarded by the United States Coast Guard to represent service aboard a Coast Guard cutter. The award becomes permanent after 5 years of cumulative sea time in the Coast Guard (prior service sea time counts for pay purposes, but not for qualification as a cutterman).

Does Coast Guard wear NWU?

Only Coast Guard personnel assigned to units directly supporting operations that require a desert tactical uniform in the theater of operations may wear the NWU Type II. (b) The NWU Type III is primarily worn during deployments and pre-deployment training.

Can Coast Guard receive VA benefits?

The answer is yes. The United States Coast Guard is a branch of the United States Armed Forces. They are a small military service with approximately 38,000 active duty and 12,000 reserve personnel. All the qualifications for applying for VA disability are the same as if with any other branch.