Coast Guard: How long after MEPS until you leave for basic?

So I have turned in all my paperwork and am waiting for my recruiter to give me a MEPS date, he said it should be around the end of January. How long after MEPS do you leave for basic in the Coast Guard? I'm wanting to leave as soon as possible and I know other branches have a direct ship??? Meaning they leave for basic right after MEPS? Does the Coast Guard do that too or am I gonna have to wait a few months?

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SW-User

I wish you well as you serve. My son is applying for the USCG Academy.

Daniel1120 · 26-30, M

@SW-User I woulda loved to go to the academy but wouldn't have been able to get in 😕 I do have 41 college credits and after 4 years of active service can apply to OCS 😊 Is your son trying to be a pilot by any chance?

SW-User

No, he is looking to go in the government track.