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hi i was recently contacted by a recruiter and he asked me a couple questions and one of those was have I ever cut before and i answered yes and i do have a few scars on my forearm but nothing major or very noticeable. typically i had no reason for cutting i honestly admit it was peer pressure i was dating a woman 2 years younger then my self and she was cutting because of some family related issues so i made the worst decision of my life and cut myself because i thought maybe it would give her someone to relate too or open up too for i was going through the same thing just not so much mentally. now.... i have not cut for 2-3 years now and i have never been mentally ill or unstable i just want to know what are my chances for qualifying for the marine corps.?
What did the recruiter say?
Just off the top of my head I'd say you are going to be DQ'd. However, situations like this depend on the recruiter, the commander of the RS, and how many waivers they've done, and are required on you. The Marine Corps has constantly 'made mission' over the past year, which means they are extremely reluctant to grant waivers, simply because they do not need to do so.
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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.
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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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