The entire Coast Guard is responsible for contributing to the development and mentoring of the junior enlisted workforce. When they arrive, recruits are often homesick, apprehensive about their decision to enlist, and uncertain about their futures. Mentors play a key role in motivating the civilian men and women who enlist to become high-performing apprentices ready for the work of the Coast Guard. Mentors visit their company at least three times during boot camp, which includes being the guest speaker at graduation. In addition to answering recruits' specific questions, mentors offer a realistic perspective on Coast Guard life by sharing experiences and insights from their own careers.
Mentors are essential to successfully bridging recruit training and the first unit.
5350.11 Training Center Cape May Responsibilities 1. Provide biographical information to the Commanding Officer's secretary for preparation of the graduation script and letter of appreciation. Create an evaluation process, including critique forms and statistical measures, to gauge the success of the program. Conduct an out-brief with the Mentor, the Battalion Officer, Battalion Commander, and Company Commanders. As part of this introduction, confirm appreciation of and value in the Mentor's contributions to the training program.