Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/wanting to change branch

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Good morning/afternoon/evening sir,

  Is there any what that I can switch to a different branch of service, I am in the USMC? I am still on my 4 year contract I am almost on my first year point, I notice that the Marines isn't for me.


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Generally the only way you'll be able to switch branches is to fulfill the terms of your original contract, buddy. Sorry to say that. If you're young enough you could try getting into a service academy... usually they will let you out to go to those, but otherwise you're going to do your 4 in the marines and then you can join some other branch. You can check with a career counselor and ask if there are any other programs that will allow you to ETS early, but the chances are slim.

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

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