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U.S. Coast Guard Ratings to civilian careers
Explore civilian paths for Coast Guard ratings. Maritime, law enforcement, and environmental skills transfer directly.
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About Coast Guard Rating career guides
The Coast Guard uses Ratings to classify enlisted specialties, covering everything from Boatswain's Mate (BM) to Marine Science Technician (MST) to Information Systems Technician (IT). Coast Guard experience spans maritime operations, law enforcement, environmental protection, and search and rescue — skills that map to civilian careers across federal agencies, private maritime companies, and industries most veterans don't immediately consider.
Our guides break down each Coast Guard Rating into civilian career paths with verified BLS salary data, federal positions across NOAA, EPA, CBP, and other agencies that value Coast Guard backgrounds, and career pivot options for those leaving the maritime world. Certifications are organized by target career path, and skills translation is written for hiring managers in industries outside maritime operations.
Every published Coast Guard guide
23 Rating codes, sorted by code.
AETAvionics Electrical Technician
What is the Coast Guard AET Rating? Avionics Electrical Technician. See the ASVAB score, training, civilian jobs, salary data, and federal career paths.
AMTAviation Maintenance Technician
What is the Coast Guard AMT Rating? Aviation Maintenance Technician. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
ASTAviation Survival Technician
What is the Coast Guard AST Rating? Aviation Survival Technician. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
BMBoatswain's Mate
What is the Coast Guard BM Rating? Boatswain's Mate. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
CMSCyber Mission Specialist
What is the Coast Guard CMS Rating? Cyber Mission Specialist. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
CSCulinary Specialist
What is the Coast Guard CS Rating? Culinary Specialist. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
DCDamage Controlman
What is the Coast Guard DC Rating? Damage Controlman. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
DVCoast Guard Diver
What is the Coast Guard DV Rating? Coast Guard Diver. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
EMElectrician's Mate
What is the Coast Guard EM Rating? Electrician's Mate. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
ETElectronics Technician
What is the Coast Guard ET Rating? Electronics Technician. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
GMGunner's Mate
What is the Coast Guard GM Rating? Gunner's Mate. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
HSHealth Services Technician
What is the Coast Guard HS Rating? Health Services Technician. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
ISIntelligence Specialist
What is the Coast Guard IS Rating? Intelligence Specialist. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
ITInformation Systems Technician
What is the Coast Guard IT Rating? Information Systems Technician. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
IVInvestigator
What is the Coast Guard IV Rating? Investigator. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
MEMaritime Enforcement Specialist
What is the Coast Guard ME Rating? Maritime Enforcement Specialist. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
MKMachinery Technician
What is the Coast Guard MK Rating? Machinery Technician. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
MSTMarine Science Technician
What is the Coast Guard MST Rating? Marine Science Technician. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
MUMusician
What is the Coast Guard MU Rating? Musician. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
OSOperations Specialist
What is the Coast Guard OS Rating? Operations Specialist. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
PAPublic Affairs Specialist
What is the Coast Guard PA Rating? Public Affairs Specialist. See ASVAB, training, civilian jobs, and salary data.
SKStorekeeper
What is the Coast Guard SK Rating? Storekeeper. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
YNYeoman
What is the Coast Guard YN Rating? Yeoman. See the ASVAB score, training, and duty stations, plus civilian jobs, salaries, and federal options.
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