Careers: Military--Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines, Coast Guard/Returning to USCG Service

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Jason, I do plan to speak with a recruiter as well, but (since you seem to get a lot of the Coast Guard questions) would like to have your perspective as well.
My nephew recently separated from the USCG (honorable discharge/no problems)to try his hand in the "greener pastures" of civilian life. He now realizes he made a mistake and would like to rejoin. Could you summarize the general rules and requirements for rejoining the Coast Guard?

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Jim:

 I'm not sure why I've gotten all the CG questions, since I've never served with them, but I've tried to answer them as best I can...for a Marine LOL.  

 Since your nephew didn't have any issues, re-enlisting should be rather simple.  If he is under 90 days, it's considered an 'immediate' re-enlistment and he can basically just go right back on active duty.  Any longer than that and there will be a few more steps to take along the way, but it shouldn't be a difficult process.  It will really depend on if he is trying to change jobs, duty stations, etc.  

 Believe it or not, with no problems and/or issues, the whole process may take as little as a week to complete.

 Good luck to him!

    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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