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My fiancee is a PFC in the Marine Corps and is stationed in North Carolina. He has recently become interested in switching to the Navy to be a welder. He has not been deployed yet and got out of SOI two months ago. They are scheduled to be deployed next April. My question is, does it look like a possibility for him to switch. How would we go about getting him switched?
The chances of him switching to the Navy is slim to none. The Marines will have him for the remainder of his contract. After his time is up, he can enlist into the Navy. Easy process at that point, but next to impossible to get released now. If he in the the Marine Reserves, he has a better chnace, but not active duty.
The Marines will be good to him, and he will enjoy his time as a Devil Dog.
Good luck.
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Answers by Expert:
John L
Expertise
I am a National Guard recruiter , been doing it for seven years and am a subject matter expert on qualifications for National Guard and I keep up to date on Regular Army regs and programs. I was in the Navy for 4 years and have 13 years in the Guard. I will not sugar coat my answers to you. They are usually short and to the point. If you need more in depth, ask me. Because each situation is different, alot of times you need to actually talk to a recruiter and let them evaluate your situation in person, by looking at your documents, issues etc. If I suggest this, it would be in your best interest to do so. Finally...thank you for your interest in serving this great nation of ours. Very few people can actually make the cut to serve let alone choose to do so. So thank you for wanting to and hopefully you will get a chance. Whatever branch you choose, thank you and good luck.
Experience
13 years Guard experince, combat missions and homeland missions. 7 years recruiting. I have been a platoon sergeant and squad leader. Mentor to new recruiters and recruits.
Education/Credentials
Recruiters course and advanced courses in recruiting
Awards and Honors
Top recruiter in district for FY 2008. Nominated for recruiter of the year for 2010.
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