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Why is it that the marines will waiver criminals with low asvab scores and welcome in countless individuals of questionable character, intelligence, and leadership potential......but when i come out of a family saturated with military both veterans and active duty, score in the 90s asvab, very physically able strength, agility, and endurance wise.....i get dq'd because when i was little a little idiot threw a stick at me hitting me in the eye injuring it to the point of surgery.. now i wear a contact in that eye.... that's it my achilles tendon i am permanently dq'd from all military.....WHY IS THAT?

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Joshua:

 Quite simply, because you are obviously physically incapable of meeting the DoD standards, which the Marine Corps has no say over, but are set by the Dept of Defense.  Eye injuries are NOT waiverable, just the way it is.  You also can't wear contacts in certain military environments because you would not only be a danger to yourself, but to OTHER Marines around you.  Think on that one.  Alleged criminals (people with VERY minor infractions) have to get waivered by their respective services.  FYI, felons aren't accepted any more than YOU would be.  "Low ASVAB" scores aren't a reason for rejection, either, unless they are in the 'moron' range, in which case the person can re-take the test.  Such is the way of things.  

 Bottom line, more people are medically rejected for military service than are accepted.  YOU need to accept that fact and move on with life.  Nothing that can be done but you at least tried which is more than most.

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.

Organizations
United States Marine Corps Logistical Company.

Publications
I was an Editorial writer for Marine Corps Times from 1998-2000.

Education/Credentials
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.

Awards and Honors
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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