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Hello, I was wanting to get information on a RE-3P re-enlistment code with a JFV1 separation code. I was at SOI from late October of 2006 to late January of 2007 after leaving Parris Island. I ended up getting an uncharacterized discharge from Camp Geiger after the injury I had received to my foot. I was only 7 days away from graduating as an 0352 and it was very depressing that I couldn't because I ended up in MRP for a while. I completed all of the necessary humps and tests required to graduate and had already received my orders to be at Camp Lejuene which would have been my first permanent duty station. My papers state that I am recommended for re-enlistment. I guess what I am really trying to ask is: do you think that the Marine Corps will let me come back Active Duty, or will they recommend me to the Active Reserves? I appreciate any knowledge you may be able to share.

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Brad:

 Talk to a USMC recruiter.  They'll be able to tell you for sure if you can come back in.  As long as the condition has been corrected it shouldn't be an issue, however, if it's still a problem, or you got disability for it, the liklihood of you coming back in in any capacity is almost nil.  

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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