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I am currently a high school junior and in the college searching process. I am very interested in the military and want to be a part of it. I would like to join the Maine Corps, so I want to go to college with the NROTC scholarship. I want to know what the requirements are and how to start the application process to get the scholarship. Do I also need to apply to the schools with the NROTC scholarship. Also what happens if I get the scholarship but don’t get into the school that offers it? I am a school athlete. I participate in football, swim and dive, and lacrosse. I also have a B+ average and do community service. If that helps at all the only reason I want NROTC is because I do not think I can get into the Naval Academy with a B+ average. I still will apply though.
Rich:
Definitely apply to the USNA regardless of what you think. It's worth the shot. As far as NROTC goes, that one's a bit out of my area of expertise, however, google brings up this site:
https://www.nrotc.navy.mil/
It pretty much lays out what you have to do, the colleges, and everything else. Check it out, I think it'll help.
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.
Experience
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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