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I was told by my recruiter that I might be able to get into the Amy National guard even thought I have an RE-i was discharged for Fraudulent Enlistment under Honorable Conditions from the U.S.M.C. I have an appointment to have a psyche evaluation and I have 25 character recommendation. He said that I could stay in that for a year and then transfer into the marines. I wanted to know if my ranks will stay that same from when I would be in the National Guard.
And he said that this might be my only way to get back into the Marines...so if i sent all my paper work in to get my RE code changed by the time i did hear anything back it would be almost a year. DO you think its a good idea????
once a Marine Always a Marine
Alex:
What the recruiter said is basically true. IF you can get waivered to get into the Guard (and it sounds like you have a good shot at it), then yes, it could work that way. However, you may have to stay in the Guard longer than a year to get this done. Be prepared for that possibility. It will likely take some time for the paperwork to wind it's way through the system, so try and be patient.
Overall, I think you have a good shot at it. Keep plugging away and good luck.
And, yes, your rank will transfer (usually up to E-4). Anything above E-4 will not transfer in most cases. E-3 and below will not be a problem, though.
Good luck and Semper Fi.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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Questions relating to US Marine Corps; rank, awards, uniforms, career choices. I can also help people spot and expose fakes (people pretending to be Marines or have awards they didn`t earn). Considering the Marines as a career? Or another branch, like the Air National Guard? Drop me a line. HOWever..know that I am NOT a recruiter. I can offer my expert opinion and advice, but can't (and won't) over rule what a recruiter says, they are the 'on duty' expert.
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Infantry Rifleman, MOS 0311: 3 years. Marine Barracks Security (Marine Barracks, Annapolis, Maryland(not Embassy Duty): 3 years. Parachutist: MOS 9962: Got my wings in August of 1984.
Intelligence Specialist: MOS 0231 10 years working as an Intelligence Analyst with a Fixed Wing Fighter Squadron, Force Service Support Group, and at Headquarters, Marine Corps. Field Radio Operator: MOS 2531. Served as a Platoon Sergeant in a Communications Platoon assigned to MEU Service Support Group 24 (Special Operations Capable). Did a hitch in the Army reserves as an 11B (Infantryman), 3 years. Finished out my career in the Air National Guard as a BioEnvironmental Engineer MOS 4B3X1, did that for a few years.
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