Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Fradulent Enlistment..Marines DEP

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I went down to the M.E.P.S today and now am a DEP to the Marines. I am suppose to leave to bootcamp this August 20th 2007. I had lied about never being arrested and I was arrested 1 week ago for possession of marijuana under 50 grams. I didn't go to jail and was realeased that same night after taking finger prints. I had court and the case was dissmissed because I worked for a detective to get a bigger crime. My recruiter told me not to say anything about it because my case was dismissed and he says it doesn't matter. I passed everything else and am just worried that this can be Fradulent Enlistment and if so what should I do. Is this true?

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Richard:

  If you were never officially charged, only arrested, and the case has been dropped, don't sweat it.   Make sure, however, that you have all the paperwork saying the case was dismissed.

  That having been said, if you've smoked or done any kind of drugs in the last 30 days you WILL come up "hot" on the urinalysis you get when you get to recruit training.   If you do you will be immediately sent home/discharged.   Something to think about.

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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