REPORTING-IN DAY, US Coast Guard Photo

COAST GUARD ACADEMY, NEW LONDON, CONN. (June 30) --- Coast Guard cadet appointees or "swabs" are inducted into military life on their first or "reporting-in" day, lining up for in-processing. R-day is a demanding one, as the new swabs, class of 2007, endure intense culture shock and make the transition from civilians to cadets. After being forme dinto 9 platoons, they will undergo administrative in-processing, receive haircuts, uniforms, physical exams, take a class photo and swear-in. The swabs are expected to complete 6 weeks of basic training, learning the skills, discipline, and history of the Coast Guard. They will participate in rigorous training, foot marches, rappellomg and tactical maneuvers. At the end of the training, they will be formally accepted into the Corps of Cadets in a separate ceremony. USCG Photo by 2/C Cadet Jorell Webb