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"Semper paratus" is the <a href="https://www.gocoastguard.com/active-duty-careers/enlisted-opportunities/view-job-descriptions" target="_blank">Coast Guard</a>'s motto, which means "Always ready." Are you "paratus"?

"Semper paratus" is the Coast Guard's motto, which means "Always ready." Are you "paratus"?

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[Semper paratus](https://www.history.uscg.mil/Browse-by-Topic/History-Heritage-Traditions/Semper-Paratus/) means "always ready" in Latin.

Semper paratus!

On [Aug. 4, 1790](https://www.history.uscg.mil/Complete-Time-Line/Time-Line-1700-1800/), Congress authorized Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton's proposal to build 10 cutters to protect the country's revenue. The authorization is recognized as the Coast Guard's birthday!

1790!

In addition to the outer continental shelf, the Coast Guard maintains [the inland waterways](https://www.uscg.mil/responsive/) of the Mississippi, Ohio, Missouri, Illinois, and Tennessee River systems, but not Arizona.

Arizona

Which of these states does the Coast Guard  
not have a base in?  


There are [units assigned](https://www.uscg.mil/responsive/) to Cuba, Puerto Rico, Japan, and even Europe!

South Africa

Which of these international regions does the Coast Guard not have a presence in?

On average, the US Coast Guard saves [12 lives a day](https://www.uscg.mil/About/) and embarks on 42 search and rescue missions.

On average, how many lives does the Coast Guard save a day?

The Coast Guard prepares recruits for all kinds of jobs, all of which they can take into the civilian world.

All of these!

Which of these is a career path the Coast Guard could lead one to?

The Coast Guard motto is "semper paratus" but clearly you weren't paratus for this quiz. But that's OK! The Coast Guard is ready to help you navigate your own future.

Recruit

Just because there's wind in your sails doesn't mean you know where you're going. No worries, the Coast Guard is ready to help you find direction in career and life.

Petty Officer

You seem to know the ropes fairly well! The Coast Guard can help you keep the bow facing toward your future.

Warrant Officer

You deserve a salute! The Coast Guard can use someone like you to help with their national security, border security, and economic prosperity missions in a complex and evolving maritime environment.

Officer

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How Much Do You Really Know About The Coast Guard?

The Coast Guard serves and protects people and the environment every day but it, in turn, aims to help its members in attaining success in their careers. Learn more about the careers available through the service.

How Much Do You Really Know About The Coast Guard?

The Coast Guard serves and protects people and the environment every day but it, in turn, aims to help its members in attaining success in their careers. Learn more about the careers available through the service.

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