Can We Guess if You're a Coast Guard Veteran?

By: Brian Whitney
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Can We Guess if You're a Coast Guard Veteran?
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About This Quiz

Don't sleep on the Coast Guard. It is a part of the Department of Homeland Defense, but still is classified as part of the military, because if a war goes down, the President can have the Coast Guard at his disposal. But what makes the Coast Guard so darn cool is that defending our coast from potential invaders from other lands is just part of what it does. 

The Coast Guard is mostly known for is search and rescue. In other words, if a ship or a person is lost at sea or in distress, the Coast Guard is who is going to come to help them out. It also is used as a sort of law enforcement operation at sea, looking out for drug dealers trying to bring in their product by boat, as well as working to stop illegal immigration.

What about you? Are you the type that knows a lot about the Coast Guard, and might even be a Coast Guard veteran, or are you the type that gets seasick when you even look at a boat and wears a lifejacket when you sit on a dock? We've devised a quiz that we think will tell us exactly which of you are a coastie, and which of you have no idea what we're talking about. 

Do you have a lot of experience on boats?
I hardly have any.
I have been on boats a bit.
I am somewhat experienced.
I am an expert.

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Do you follow the law?
If it makes sense to me.
I try to.
Well, yeah I don't want to get in trouble.
Always.

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Do you think drug smuggling is a major problem?
I couldn't care less about that.
It is kind of a problem.
It is a problem for sure.
It is a serious problem.

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Do you feel the need to help people that are in trouble?
I suppose so.
Well, as long as I am not in danger.
Yes, I would like to help if I could.
Yes, that kind of thing is really important to me.

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Would you like to take a month long cruise?
No, that sounds dull.
That might be okay.
That sounds pretty cool.
That sounds awesome.

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Does it bother you to be around a lot of other people?
Yeah, I can't stand that.
I don't like it much.
No, it doesn't bother me.
I actually enjoy that.

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Do you take orders well?
No, I hate being told what to do.
Not that well.
Sure, I can handle it.
Yes, it doesn't bother me.

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How well do you swim?
I can't swim.
Not that well.
I am a good swimmer.
Like a champ.

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Do you keep your hair short?
No, it is totally long.
Sometimes I do.
Usually.
Yes, very short.

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How neat are you?
I am a total slob.
I am not very neat at all.
I try to be neat.
I am really neat.

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How soft is your bed?
Super soft.
Pretty soft.
I don't like a soft bed.
Rock hard.

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How early do you wake up on weekends?
Noon
10 a.m.
8 a.m.
6 a.m.

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Do you look good in uniform?
How would I know?
Ha, not really.
Yeah, I look pretty good.
I look great.

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Do you feel comfortable giving orders?
No, I make a bad boss.
I guess I would.
Sure, if I get paid enough.
Of course.

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When you are on a ship, do you go aft?
Umm. What?
I can't remember what that means.
I guess I would.
Sure. Why not?

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When was the last time you used the head?
To think you mean?
I am not sure.
A few hours ago.
Just recently. I had a lot of coffee today.

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Do you work out a lot?
I never do.
I try.
I work out a fair amount.
I work out all the time.

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Would you feel comfortable on watch?
I am not sure what that means.
Not particularly.
Sure, I would probably just take a nap.
Yes, it is part of the job.

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Are you patriotic?
I wouldn't say that.
I guess so.
Of course I am.
Very much so.

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Is it important for you to live near the ocean?
No, I don't care.
Well, it is nice.
Yeah, I love the ocean.
Yes, I live for the ocean.

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What would be something fun to do on a summer day?
Day drink.
Go hiking.
Go swimming.
Go sailing.

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Which military branch would you choose?
Marines
Army
Air Force
Navy

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What show might you watch?
"Jersey Shore"
"Real Housewives"
"Southern Charmed"
"Below Deck"

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Are you disciplined?
Not at all.
I do my best.
For the most part.
Very much so.

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What is your worst quality?
I can be irresponsible.
I am too motivated by money.
I am not that empathetic towards others.
I am too rigid.

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Do you feel satisfied when you do a job right?
I guess I do.
Doesn't everyone?
I do, but I always feel I could have done better.
Very much so.

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Do you know how to sail?
I wouldn't have the first idea how.
I have a slight idea.
Yes, I am good at it.
I know how to sail very well.

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How long can you do the survival float?
I have no idea what that is.
Not for long.
For a half an hour or so.
An hour or more.

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If you thought you were going to get in a fight, would you attack first, or stay on the defensive?
I would attack first all the way.
I would probably attack first.
I would probably stay on the defensive.
I would stay on the defensive all the way.

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What is your favorite season?
Winter
Fall
Spring
Summer

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You Got: