There are many challenges Medical Officers face when taking care of young adult military recruits in Coast Guard basic training. Many recruits in our care have never previously been away from home or away from their families, and many recruits have trouble coping with the stress of the experience. During recruit training, many seem to approach or to reach their individual breaking points, often manifesting in the form of visits to the clinic for physical complaints, and at times with visits for psychological/psychiatric complaints. Medical Officers must often quickly determine whether recruits can be safely returned to the training environment or if further medical or psychological evaluation is required. Ensuring the mental health and safety of our recruit population is of paramount importance, and often involves other disciplines, including Psychologists, Licensed Social Workers, and our Chaplain Corps.