Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Navy: The ASVAB and a consult

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QUESTION: I've taking the ASVAB but my scores are more than 2 yrs old. I was told by one recruiter that the Navy has went up on the HM rating and that I would have to take the ASVAB before the consult. I was told by another recruiter that I can go ahead and do the consult and take the ASVAB after. Is either one of the recruiters correct?

ANSWER: Sarah:

  Scores are 'perishable' and you'll have to retake the test if you've never enlisted.  Probably a good idea anyway.   Not sure what you mean about 'consult' though.  

Jason

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QUESTION: A consulate(don't know if I'm spelling it right). This is a military contracted doctor that I have to see to make sure I am fine to enter the military again. I was in the Army but was discharged due to a stress fracture. This consult is to make sure everything is fine so that I can reenter the military again. You haven't heard of this?

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Sarah:'

 No, not in this way.  Had you provided the other information (prior service) it might have made more sense.   Now I understand better.

 You won't HAVE to re-take the ASVAB, but I'd still suggest doing so, after getting a study guide and using it prior to the test.  It'll improve your score for sure.  (It worked for me).  

 Now the consult makes sense.  

Jason

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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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