Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/interservice transfer for BUD/S

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I am currently in the Marine Corps and am trying to find information on an interservice transfer in order to apply for BUD/S. I found on NCP.navy.mil information only for officers. Is there anyway i would be able to transfer into the navy upon re enlistment with a year out in order to have a chance to go to BUD/S. Any information on an interservice transfer for enlisted personnel would be appreciated.

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Gene:

 I was unaware of any option to leave the Marines early to transfer to BUD/s, even for officers, so you've found out something I didn't know.  From everything I've ever heard, if you wanted to do that option, you had to wait until your EAS, then enlist in the Navy.  Interservice transfers are few and far between, and with the exception of the 'blue to gold' navy to army program, I'm not aware of ANY that allow enlisted Marines to transfer.  

 I'd suggest actually talking to a Navy recruiter and see what they might know about it.

 Remember one thing, tho, if you drop from BUD/S (it has a 70 percent washout rate, still), you'll go into the regular navy, where ever they need you, for the duration of your enlistment.  Keep that in mind.

Jason

Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard

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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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