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Regimental Reviews

Regimental reviews are one of the oldest cadet traditions. The Corps of Cadets, led by the Regimental Commander, marches onto Washington Parade in formation, using a precise set of commands and close-order maneuvering. Reviews take place in the fall and spring.

Regimental reviews help cadets develop poise, confidence, teamwork and leadership through the exercise of command. They are a source of pride, esprit d ’Corps and connection with the Coast Guard’s military heritage.

Many reviews are conducted in honor of a member of the official party, from elected officials to dignitaries to distinguished alumni.

Attend a Review

Come on board one of the dates below to see the corps of cadets in upcoming regimental reviews this Fall 2024 season! Please note, the schedule is subject to change.

Date	Time	Event	Reviewing Official
6 September, Friday	1600	Gold Star Families	Gold Star Familiy Representative
13 September, Friday	1600	TBD	CT State Delegates
20 September, Friday	1600	TBD	TBD
28 September, Saturday	0945	Family/Parents Weekend	RADM Johnston and Parents’ Association President
04 October, Friday	1600	TBD	VADM Lunday
18 October, Friday	1515	Homecoming	CCG and Class of ’74 President/Representative

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Contact Information

Regimental Reviews

Public Affairs Officer

860-444-8270 or 8271
CGA-PUBLIC-Affairs@uscga.edu

Sponsor Family Application

Thank you for submitting your application to be part of the Sponsor Family Program. Your application will be processed in the upcoming week. Coast Guard Academy’s policy on background screening now requires all adults (everyone 18 and older living in the home) who volunteer to mentor, teach, coach or sponsor cadets, whether on or off Coast Guard Academy grounds, to be screened every 5 years. They are required to provide personal information (name, birth date and social security number) for the purpose of conducting a criminal background check.

The Security Officer at the Coast Guard Academy, CWO2 Gina Polkowski, is overseeing this process. Her email is: Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.

Sponsor Family designations fall into several different categories. Below are the guidelines to help you determine how best to meet the background screening requirement:

If you are Coast Guard active duty you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
If you are a Civilian working for the Coast Guard you do not need to apply for an additional Background Check. You will be vetted through the Coast Guard system by CWO2 Polkowski.
If you are non-Coast Guard Active Duty, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
If you are non-Coast Guard civilian who has a current security clearance or National Agency check, you are required to provide proof of your current security clearance or National Agency Check that is to be emailed by your Command Security Officer (CSO)/ Security Office to CWO2 Polkowski at Gina.M.Polkowski@uscg.mil.
All civilians in the families who are 18 years or older and do not have a security clearance or a National Agency Check are required to be vetted through Mind Your Business, the third party vendor hired by the Coast Guard Academy for the vetting process.

After you complete your application, please e-mail the Sponsor Family Program Coordinator at CadetFamilySponsorProgram@uscga.edu. In your e-mail, you must include the e-mail address and phone number of every adult living in the home. The Sponsor Family Coordinator will then initiate the background check process and you will receive an email with further instructions.

Important things to note:

There is a Sponsor Family Training that is a one-hour training which we ask sponsors to attend once every four years. This training is designed to give you an overview of the program, what is expected of you as a sponsor, and what you can expect from your cadets. This training will also help familiarize you with the cadet regulations onboard CGA. You will be notified via e-mail once the training is scheduled.

The matching process of swabs to families will occur during July and August. Please bear with us and remain flexible through this process. There will be a meet and greet scheduled on Campus, typically in late August. This will give families an opportunity to formally meet their cadet if they have not already done so. Details on this will also be via email.