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I have read every thread,discussion and or anything relating to becoming Marine Recon.Basically based on what I have read you can volunteer for Recon after basic training is complete and you have moved to SOI.I know you have to score 1st class in swimming and on the PFT in order to be considered. What is not clear is if you then go to a class BRC or RMAT etc where the Corp trains you and gets you in shape to pass the INDOC (if you have what it takes of course) or if you have to pass the INDOC and qualify during SOI when you initially volunteer and take the PFT etc.I have been excepted and have yet to sign for reasons being I want to be in very good shape and get a perfect score on the PFT so I catch Recon recruiters eyes and I also want to have time to study so I can score really high on the ASVAB. Another question is are their different forms of the INDOC.I would hate to be in shape for the PFT and basic only to find out I needed to pass the INDOC along with a 275 PFT during SOI.
Josh:
The rules and regs on this change from time to time, which is likely why you can't get a concrete answer right now. While your PFT score plays a big factor in getting accepted, it's not the only determining factor, motivation, ability to think on your feet, 'improvise/adapt/overcome' will also play a role in your selection, as well as 'heart', which is something else the Recon indoc recruiters look for.
Different coasts run their indoc's slightly different, it's going to depend on where you end up and apply. Right now, though, concentrate first on getting through recruit training once you enlist. That's the best advice I can give.
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.
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