Which is listed as a CG Academy entry requirement?

• A. Exemplary driving record
• B. High school diploma required
• C. Failure to obey order or regulation
• D. Prior Coast Guard service

Answer: (C)

Discipline and obedience are central when assessing someone for a Coast Guard Academy. The ability to follow orders and adhere to regulations is essential in the military, where safety, accountability, and mission success depend on it. A history of failing to obey orders or regulations signals a fundamental reliability issue and a failure to function within the chain of command. That combination makes it a disqualifying factor for entry, which is why it appears as the listed criterion.

In contrast, having an educational requirement like a high school diploma is a standard prerequisite, and while an exemplary driving record or prior Coast Guard service are not the same kind of disqualifying barrier, they aren’t the specific type of conduct-related exclusion that blocks entry.