Originally Posted by
sigtauenus
Any idea what the limitations are for the DCA? IE, time in service, commissioned service, etc? What is the obligation if you are accepted into the DCA? Do you apply and then find out aircraft and duty station, or can you apply for a specific airframe and location as part of the process?
Is the only FW aircraft at EC the C-130, or do they have Falcons there too?
I'm not 100% up to speed on all of the DCA requirements/obligations. Most recruiters know I think 1-800-GET-USCG. I know if you're an O3 you move down to O2 and W's move to O1's as far as the rank swap goes. I don't think you are going to find out airframe/unit until you are already in the process, but if you are fixed wing you will stay fixed and same with rotary (part of the reason we like DCA's to save on the training costs).
E-City is all C-130's for fixed wing. There are a few Falcons there but they are on the maintenance side and are not operationally flown.