Expert: John L - 11/5/2008

Question
I was a FMF corpsman served 5 years 2 months was put on TDRL and found FIT after 3 years. I elected to re enlist and re enter on active. I am running into a lot of problems with the recruiters The have told me many times NAVETS are a "hassle" and they didn't have time now, come back in a few weeks. I know I am used to the "Marine" side of the house but this to me is a huge let down of duty's. I have contacted PERS and they are trying to correct and train the recruiter station via phone calls but now the recruiters are angry that I "jumped the Chain" and are doing everything in the power not to help. I was told from PERS I needed a MEPS physical and than go to TPU Great Lakes for 45 days to get uniform re issue, Pay and paperwork, than orders. Is there anything I can do to speed this up and do I need to report in uniform to TPU.Is there anything I am missing in the process. Thank you

Answer
easy enough, the recruiter you are dealing with is a dirtbag.  Dump him, find another recruiter that will work with you.  If you have issues still, call your congressman office, easy to find on the web.  Things happen very quick.  I have had my own applicants call their congressman to get things rolling when I was stonewalled in a process.  It works.

good luck and thanks for serving and wanting to serve again.