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I am the father of a recent Marine. My son enlisted and has completed Boot Camp. He needed to see 3 doctors to receive a deferment for his asthma. The first two turned him down the third said he was on the border line and approved him. The problem is he is a Marine reservist who has signed a contract as a riflemen. He is now having trouble with his asthma during training. He is afraid to say anything. He has told me he will be punished one way or the other. Is there any recourse? Can he change his MOS. He has completed one year of college on the deans list. He has three years of Latin and one year of Italian. he told them none of this because he did not want to stand out. he seems to be very concerned that anything he says will be held against him. He has had no problems otherwise. Any advice you could offer would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Steve
Steve;
Truth be told, I'm not sure why he didn't tell them about college and the like, it would have certainly helped promotion wise.
The asthma may be a different issue. There is no way right now, in MOS school, he can lat move. Esp as a reservist. If a doc signed off on his enlistment and he informed MEPS, etc, then there isn't an issue, if it's acting up it's acting up. He needs to let somebody know if it's becoming an issue. He won't get in trouble as long as he told someone prior to enlisting. If he didn't tell anyone and somehow got in under the wire, then there may be a problem, as it could be considered a 'fraudulent enlistment' for not disclosing it ahead of time.
Still, his health should be paramount, if it's giving him problems it needs to be reported regardless. Just my opinion, of course, but that's what I'd tell him.
Best Regards,
Jason
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| Comment | Jason, Thank you for the prompt response. I was not clear in my questions. He did tell the folks about the college. Not the language profeciency. They rejected him 2X for the astma. You have helped alot. Thank you. I was concerned as to why he is not speaking up....Thanks again.. Steve | ||
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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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