Coast Guard Reserves

So the other day, against Dan's wishes, I requested information about the Coast Guard Reserve. They're hiring in the local Miami area for Operation Specialists. It sounds like something I would definitely be interested in doing. The training is in California for 17 weeks (yikes!). So, if anybody knows anything about the Coast Guard Reserves, let me know. I probably won't do it because Dan thinks I'm going to drown, but I want some more info on it. Thanks!!