Welcome to Yeoman (YN) “A” School at Training Center Petaluma – the best place to work, live, & train!

Members will spend eight weeks at Training Center Petaluma, to learn the skills necessary to become an YN3 upon graduation. The Yeoman (YN) rating is a team of dedicated professionals who specialize in helping members & commands by providing them information, guidance, administrative
services, concerning pay, travel & transportation entitlements, benefits & human resources management.
 

Welcome From the School Chief

Welcome to YN "A" School! During this course of instruction, you will learn the basics of military pay and the vast array of personnel services performed by Yeomen in the fleet. In addition to preparing you for life as a YN3, the instructors at Training Center Petaluma will assist in sharpening your skillset as a military member, which will aid in the transition from Non-Rate to Petty Officer. Enjoy your time at Training Center Petaluma - the home of the Coast Guard's only resident training for Yeomen!

YNCM Amy Torres
Yeoman (YN) “A” School Chief

Coast Guard Yeoman Guiding Principles

 I.  To be accountable for one’s own actions.
 II. Commit to learning and mentoring resulting in superior customer service.
III.   Demonstrate good stewardship by using integrity to guide your decisions.
IV. Treat people with dignity, respect and compassion without regard to rank, rating or component.
V.  Earn individual respect by holding oneself to the highest standards to maintain the credibility of the YN rating.
VI. To be proactive rather than reactive in the performance of one’s duties.
VII. To seek opportunities to enhance all aspects of the YN Rating to better serve our customers.

YN "A" School Students: Please refer to the YN "A" School SharePoint pages for additional resources.