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I am currently in the Marine Corps DEP.When I was working with my recruiter I told him about some minor foot surgery I had and he told me to not mention it when I went to MEPs and I did just that. However, I am starting to hear more and more about fraudulent enlistment which is making kind of nervous. Should I stay quiet and not mention my foot surgery or should I tell MEPs before I ship out to Parris Island? I plan on making this my career and just want to ensure that my foot surgery medical record wont come back to hscrew me over later on in my career. Also, I was wondering if I drop out of the DEP would I be able to start the whole enlistment process over again? Thank you for your time.
Chris:
Never a good idea to lie to MEPS, I don't care WHAT the recruiter tells you. Fraudulent enlistment SHOULD make you nervous, cause once they get you for that, you won't be reenlisted, period. You are done.
If you drop from DEP for medical, or whatever, yes, you can start over, however, they usually make you wait a year or so.
Jason
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Jason Grabill
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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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