Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/chances of re-enlisting wth a re-3f

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QUESTION: My son was in bootcamp and didn't qualify with the rifle.  He recieved a re-3f in September 2009.  After leaving bootcamp he has worked on his marksmanship and has improved greatly.  He would like another chance with the Marines.  What are his chances and what could he do to improve his chances?

ANSWER: Betty:

  Realistically, 'zero and none' at this point.  My suggestion is to try the Army or National Guard.

Jason

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QUESTION: Hi Jason--

    Thanks for the prompt and honest answer.  That's what I thought.  A few more questions if I may.  How will his re-3f from the Marines affect his chances of getting in the Army?  Does the Army use the same classifications as the Marines?  What makes getting into the Army possible with a re-3f since it's basically impossible with the Marines?

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Betty:

  The services have different guidelines and qualifications.  The army is easier on certain things, and this will be one of them.  The idea behind it is that if someone failed out once in a certain service (the 3F), they might still be acceptable to another service since the qualifications and requirements are different for them.    It's certainly worth a try, the  worst they can say is 'no'.  

  He'll need a waiver to enlist, which has to be approved at the district recruiting level, and possibly higher.  But it's still worth trying.

  Best of luck!

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. 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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