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i have talked to 2 recruiters so far and I'm on my third now. the problem I'm having is that i left the marines because of a family issue my brother was given a 15% chance of survival and i was told i could take a discharge and go home and re enlist in 2 years the problem now is that for some reason my RE code does not match my separation code....and the reason their saying i got out doesn't make since for the fact that i have proof on paper the reason they told me i was leaving...now its becoming a pain to re enlist i get as far as my stuff being sent to M.E.P.S and we get no reply back...please help me ....
Daniel:
Recruiter shopping isn't going to help I'm afraid. It's all going to depend on the exact reason for the separation as well as the RE code. If the sep is for humanitarian reasons, unless those reasons have completely gone away, you'll find it impossible to reenlist. Even if they have gone away, the military is always reluctant to reenlist people it's separated prior to the end of their enlistment. Now is no different, perhaps worse, since the economy isn't the best, and the military is being extremely selective in those it initially enlists.
You'll need to contact the board of correction of naval records if there is a discrepancy in your RE code (or you believe there to be one). It'll likely take a year, give or take, to get an answer about changing or modifying that, and unless some identifiable error is discovered, chances of them changing it are slim at best.
At the minimum, even if they change the RE code, you'll need a waiver from HQMC to reenlist, and at the moment, waivers are difficult to get.
In other words, you have a long, difficult road ahead of you with not the greatest chances of success.
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.
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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.
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United States Marine Corps Historical Company, Guardian Security and Investigations, lead Investigator for 'Stolen Valor' cases.
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