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I am currently in the army and i have occured a non retainable injury.  That
from the "great" army doctors have determined I can not perform all my
duties for my MOS (13B) go figure a gunbunny who cant perform his duties
becuase of some BS that happend overthere.. there telling me basically the
ponly way is too re-class to a MOS in wich i can perform all duties. I am
unfortunatly going to be deemed non deployable and i need a job that is non
deployable. i know all MOS are but i need one that very rarley deploys like
NBC or something... can anyone thats ben through this gimme any advice...
thanks

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SPC P:

 Finding an MOS that's "non deployable" will be difficult, since it's my understanding that everything nowadays is "deployable".  However, the NBC is a good idea.  You might also look into things on the medical career side (not medic, but some of the other medical related jobs, such as Vet. tech) that don't deploy that often.  Personnel, supply, or 'base level' type jobs might also be something to look at as far as not deploying that often, go.  Try talking to the career retention folks and see what they have to offer, there might be something decent there that isn't well known.   

 See if you can locate, either on line or in your company office, a copy of the current "MOS Manual", and page through that as well.  It will list every job in the army, and you'll likely be able to find something (hopefully) in there that will help you out.

 Good luck with your search.  And thanks.

Best regards,
Jason

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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. I"ve been collecting and selling Marine Corps and other military uniforms, medals, and field gear since I was 8 years old.

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United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.

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I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.

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Extensive library of research materials relating to uniforms, medals, and equipment of the military and the Marine Corps. 22 College credits, Community College of the Air Force. Certified Historical Interpreter.

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Kosovo Campaign Medal w/1 star Sea Service Deployment Ribbon with 4 stars. Numerous other unit awards. I was on duty on 9/11 at HQMC, near the Pentagon, and responded to that location to try and lend a hand if needed...

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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.

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