Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Enlistment and Eligibility

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Expert: - 5/26/2010


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Sir,

I am looking into the marines and i have several questions to ask in the sake of my family's piece of mind and more knowledge.

1. Will a G.E.D count the same as a diploma?
2. After training how long does it usually take for to be called into service?
3. I wish to become a fully enlisted marine not reserve how many times will I be able to see my loved ones?

I thank you for taking time out of your schedule to read this and appreciate any answers to the listed questions.

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Richard:

 1:  No.  You'll need a waiver to enlist, and they are difficult to obtain

 2:  Immediately.  You are on active duty from the time you go to recruit training.

 3:  Once training is complete, regularly.

You really need to talk to a recruiter, face to face.  They'll be able to assist you with further questions, but if you only have a GED you won't be able to enlist.

Jason

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

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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.

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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.

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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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