| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Enlisting | 11/19/2009 |
Q: I saw before that someone with an adult conviction of intent to distribute marijuana was not allowed ...
A: Justin: Your "side" of the story isn't what they are looking at, it's the charges. Plus the ...
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| Marriage | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I Was Just Curious. See Me And My Boyfriend Are Engaged. And He's Leaving Soon Maybe In A Few ...
A: Kathy: You won't be able to 'go with him' until he reaches his first duty station, which won't ...
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| Reenlistment | 11/18/2009 |
Q: Back in the 70's I tried to reenlist in the Navy at Dallas, Tx. After being examed and tested I was ...
A: Gary: This website will help you get your records: ...
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| ADMIN SEPERATION | 11/11/2009 |
Q: One of my associates recently popped on a piss test and tried to fight the charges but lost in a ...
A: Deb; Hmmmm....I sure never would have admitted doing anything in the first place, since you ...
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| USMC Fel? | 11/11/2009 |
Q: I am Chris and I am a huge fan of the USMC. I have a question but before I ask my question I want to ...
A: Chris: You are correct, that wasn't 100 percent clear. There is always a 1 or 2 percent chance ...
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| Marine-RE3 dishcarge code | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My stepson was discharged during basic because his test was found dirty. He had originally been ...
A: He's ineligible for reenlistment if he was discharged for failing a pee test for drugs. At least, ...
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| US MARINES | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My son turned 18 08/09 and graduated from USMC boot camp 10/09. When he came home after graduation ...
A: No ma'am. There is no 'second chances' for Marines who screw up right after boot camp by doing ...
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| USMC Fel? | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I am Chris and I am a huge fan of the USMC. I have a question but before I ask my question I want ...
A: First, with your pattern of criminal activity, it's unlikely you'll be able to enlist. Quite ...
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| US MARINES | 11/9/2009 |
Q: My son turned 18 08/09 and graduated from USMC boot camp 10/09. When he came home after graduation ...
A: Ma'am: Well, quite frankly, he's done. He'll likely be discharged and his career is over, if he ...
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| Enlisting into the Marines | 11/3/2009 |
Q: My son is 22, and was recently told by a Marine Recruiter that the Marines don't have any spots for ...
A: Quite likely. Recruiting is at it's highest levels in many, many years, and the quota emphasis ...
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| future Marine..concerns | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have a question. Im 20 years old and I'm very determind on enlisting into the Marine Corps, but I ...
A: Ilene: First and foremost, have you spoken with a recruiter yet? If not, do so...As soon as ...
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| asthma waiver | 10/24/2009 |
Q: when i was a kid all I wanted to do was become a marine but when I was 12 I was "diagnosed with ...
A: Have you spoken with a recruiter? If not, do so. They can tell you almost immediately if MEPS will ...
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| History of seeing a psychologist? | 10/20/2009 |
Q: I am trying to join the military right now and I am torn on whether or not I should mention the fact ...
A: Have you been told by a recruiter that it would be denied, or someone in authority? Or is this just ...
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| enlisting | 10/20/2009 |
Q: my recruiter told me the marines are not enlisting high school grads right now. so he told me he was ...
A: Not accepting high school graduates at this time? Then, how can you enlist into the reserves? ...
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| Discharged with an RE-3F from USMC Recruit Training | 10/18/2009 |
Q: This past August I left for recruit training at MCRD San Diego, I was at the end of first phase ...
A: Luke: Unlikely you will be able to reenlist into the Marine Corps. Your reenlistment code is for ...
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| ROTC | 10/18/2009 |
Q: What is the difference in going to college normally and being in ROTC? Is there different housing? ...
A: Sarah: Keep in mind I'm not an ROTC instructor, but no, you don't stay in different housing or ...
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| History of seeing a psychologist? | 10/17/2009 |
Q: I am trying to join the military right now and I am torn on whether or not I should mention the fact ...
A: Tom: If there isn't an issue then why lie about it? Why would the waiver be denied? Here's the ...
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| Squard Leader / Guide | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Jason, I have a son-in-law that is in boot camp in San Diego, we have learned that he made Squad ...
A: Mike: Congrats on both jobs for your son in law! Squad leader is a position given to recruits ...
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| re-enlistment question | 10/16/2009 |
Q: Hey I was wondering, I got discharged during basic training bc I hurt my leg. I did go through a ...
A: Frank: At this point, no, you cannot go back, since you were medically discharged. As far as the ...
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| Upgrading a GH discharge | 10/14/2009 |
Q: My son is an Infantry Marine. His first deployment was a MEU and upon return, while home on leave, ...
A: Robyn: I checked my previous answers and didn't see what I thought was my answer to you. I ...
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| joining the army | 10/13/2009 |
Q: I am 29 years old and just decided to join the army. I am married with three children. I am ready ...
A: Mara: In my opinion, go for it. You are lucky in that the army will take you at this age, the ...
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| enlistment for prior military | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I did a few mths shy of 2yrs of a 4yr tour in the USCG and was assesed a drinking problem at age 20. ...
A: Breandan: It's going to depend on your discharge. Likely you will find it difficult to re-enlist ...
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| had a question | 10/8/2009 |
Q: My brother is a E-3 in the marines.last months he had went to see a friend in L.A. On his way the ...
A: Kin: Too many variables at work here to really give you a 'yes/no' answer. I doubt he would get ...
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| diagnois of chronic nervous tics | 10/7/2009 |
Q: ..can you help me understand this? will she be able to go back? can you take medications while in ...
A: Carrie: It sounds to me like you can, if they are sending her home with instructions to get the ...
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| Marines | 10/6/2009 |
Q: My son who was going to be promoted to LCPl went out with his buddies and he drove back to base and ...
A: Anne: Likely he will not be dishonorably discharged. He'll lose rank for sure and be restricted ...
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| Marrying a Non US Citizen | 10/4/2009 |
Q: My fiance and i are planning our wedding, but there's one problem; i am not a U.S. citizen. i came ...
A: Denisse: It's just going to depend on your current status. If you have an expired visa (how you ...
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| DUI regulations | 10/2/2009 |
Q: My nephew is supposed to leave for Marine boot camp Oct. 19th. He did have a DUI in April and his ...
A: Ok, WHAT exactly is the order or regulation. Without knowing what it is I can't research or give ...
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| AirCraft Loadmaster Job Description | 10/1/2009 |
Q: Trying to find information on the loadmaster job description
A: Ray: First, have you spoken with a recruiter? They have tons of information on every job ...
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| DUI regulations | 9/30/2009 |
Q: My nephew is supposed to leave for Marine boot camp Oct. 19th. He did have a DUI in April and his ...
A: Lori: Ask the recruiter to provide the EXACT ruling he/she is talking about. If they cannot, ask ...
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| Failure to Adapt | 9/26/2009 |
Q: I am confused about A Failure to Adapt discharge. My son is coming home monday and is being ...
A: Chris: Doubtful that his discharge will be 'honorable' unless it's within six months of ...
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| Air force | 9/24/2009 |
Q: My name is Kim and My husband was in the Air Force for 7 years. We had decided to get out 3 years ...
A: The good news is he will keep all his prior service time. The bad? The Air Force is VERY reluctant ...
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| Jobs | 9/22/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend is getting ready to graduate for boot camp on San Diego. His MOS is Aviation and ...
A: Samantha: Really, you should talk to him. However, Aviation Ordnance means he loads bombs, ...
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| enlisting | 9/16/2009 |
Q: my recruiter told me the marines are not enlisting high school grads right now. so he told me he was ...
A: Antonio: Once again, likely things will open up further in October which is when the new fiscal ...
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| marine reserves to active duty | 9/14/2009 |
Q: my recruiter told me the marines are not enlisting high school grads right now. so he told me he was ...
A: Antonio: It's certainly possible, but I don't think you'll be able to go from 'reserve' to ...
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| medical discharge from boot camp | 9/6/2009 |
Q: We just got a phone call that our son is being sent home on a medical discharge for a severe ...
A: Well, that's a good thing, anyway. What it boils down to is that the allergic reaction he sufferred ...
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| medical discharge from boot camp | 9/5/2009 |
Q: We just got a phone call that our son is being sent home on a medical discharge for a severe ...
A: Alexis: If he had prior knowledge, then I'm afraid there is little to no chance of him enlisting ...
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| Marine OCS | 9/3/2009 |
Q: My boyfriend is seriously considering the Marines. If you ask me, there is no doubt in my mind that ...
A: Tiffany: At this point, he should be talking to an officer recruiter to get the scoop. Delayed ...
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| Marines | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I'm currently 30yrs old.. My goal is to be a Marine but at my age this isn't possible.. I've heard ...
A: Roland: No, there are no such things as 'age waivers' for the Marine Corps, and you are over the ...
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| medical discharge from boot camp | 8/25/2009 |
Q: We just got a phone call that our son is being sent home on a medical discharge for a severe ...
A: Alexis: It's possible in this case. But the road is going to be extremely difficult. You'll be ...
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| asthma waiver | 8/21/2009 |
Q: ever since I was 11 I always wanted to be a marine (or be in the army)I found out I had asthma when ...
A: Pierre: If you are currently diagnosed, you are not able to enlist into any branch of the military ...
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| going back to the corps | 8/20/2009 |
Q: i am 26 years old. i got out of the marine corps in November of 2008. my wife and i decided to get ...
A: Sean: You wouldn't lose any rank. Talk to a prior service recruiter, but be aware, it's a long ...
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| RE-3F from Marine boot, need advice | 8/18/2009 |
Q: To make a long story short, I went into Marine Corps boot camp at MCRD PI and didn't make it. I was ...
A: Robert: My mistake/confusion on that, I was unsure of the character of your discharge. ...
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| My son enlisting | 8/18/2009 |
Q: Today my son got the sad news from the recruiter that he was not to be allowed to enlist in the ...
A: David: A year ago, likely this wouldn't have been that much of an issue. However, due to the ...
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| RE-3F from Marine boot, need advice | 8/17/2009 |
Q: To make a long story short, I went into Marine Corps boot camp at MCRD PI and didn't make it. I was ...
A: Robert: As you have discovered, it's extremely difficult to re-enlist with the discharge you ...
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| Wearing USMC uniform to Wedding | 8/15/2009 |
Q: Jason, I served 10 years as an officer of Marines ('88-'98), was honorably discharged. I am ...
A: Tom: If you are currently on active duty, or a serving Guardsman, you technically should NOT be ...
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| lateral move question and getting orders | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if you'll know the answer to this, but you probably can give me more clarity than I ...
A: Shannon: As I understand it, with this MOS, it's almost like a 'civilian' position in that you ...
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| Ranking up quickly | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I am joining the Marine Corps soon,I am just wondering if there are any certain MOS that will allow ...
A: Brian: Short answer, no, not really. Talk to a recruiter with this question, they might be able ...
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| Naval Enlisted to OCS | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I was wondering prior to enlisting, you apply for OCS. During your enlistment your packet is ...
A: Cody: It depends on your eligibilty to apply to OCS, normally it doesn't work the way you are ...
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| marines | 8/9/2009 |
Q: A close friend was 48 hours away from going into the Marines..in final questioning , he admitted to ...
A: Mary: No, the record will be available through the MEPs that he was there before, and they'll ...
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| Marine Marriage | 8/6/2009 |
Q: My husband and I got married in January while he was in DEP, set to leave for basic training in ...
A: Josephine: That's a first for me for sure. But the recruiter is correct, they don't care who you ...
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| counseling? | 8/4/2009 |
Q: i went to two counseling sessions (about 40-60 mins each) when i was 14 or 15. it was christian ...
A: Mitch: Yes. Likely it won't mean anything as far as waivers go. But you MUST tell the recruiter, ...
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| Re enlistment waiver | 8/3/2009 |
Q: Hi I was medically discharged but i have not had an asthma attack or anything like asthma since ...
A: Artesia: You'll have to get doctors to certify you no longer have asthma, to begin with. If your ...
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| Being released from intial active duty contract extension | 8/3/2009 |
Q: Good morning, I am an active duty member in the U.S Navy, I signed a contract which goes until ...
A: Andre: You'll first have to pay back the bonus you got. And it's unlikely the navy is going to ...
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| Family Care Waiver | 8/2/2009 |
Q: I have 2 children and i am married but my two kids are not my husbands. When i enlisted my paperwork ...
A: Tatiana: At present the waiver process is lengthy. Expect a long turnaround and six months isn't ...
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| medical waivers? | 7/29/2009 |
Q: does needing more than one waiver bring down the chances of getting in? my concerns: i strained my ...
A: Mitch: In this economy needing more than one does not improve your chances but doesn't knock you ...
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| life long dream | 7/23/2009 |
Q: I’m currently 29 years old and have always wanted to join the Marines. Unfortunately until ...
A: Marlon: At 29, you are too old to become a Marine. The cut off age is 28, and there are NO ...
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| Will my son be discharged? | 7/21/2009 |
Q: My son started basic training 6 July 09,after he left he recieved a summons to appear in court for ...
A: Marcia: No, at this point you have done all you can do. The fault lies with him. Be glad this ...
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| Potential Medical Discharge? | 7/18/2009 |
Q: Greetings! Thank you in advance for your time. My cousin, a Marine infantryman with less than one ...
A: Kelly: Patience in these cases is about all you can do. The military has recently made it ...
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| pay difference | 7/17/2009 |
Q: my fiancee is national guard. id like to know if we get married does his pay change and we have a ...
A: Jen: Unless he's active duty, no the pay will not change when he's doing drills. He should be ...
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| Becoming a Naval Officer with a RE-3 discharge | 7/15/2009 |
Q: Jason, I am interested in becoming a commissioned officer in the US Navy. I have 12 years of prior ...
A: Walter: I'd have to say 'unlikely', but that's not for sure. If you haven't lost the weight ...
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| Mortician posistions | 7/14/2009 |
Q: I'm currently in Mortuary school and will be graduating in spring 2010. I heard through the ...
A: Carina: There are no 'full time' morticians employed by the military at this point, all are ...
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| criminal mischief charge for being in the vehicle with a driver who discharged an air assault gun. | 7/12/2009 |
Q: He didn't discharge any weapon and was only a passenger along with another young man leaving for the ...
A: Lori: It might. The Air Force is EXTREMELY picky about criminal charges. If he is currently in ...
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| son enlisted | 7/8/2009 |
Q: Jason, my son is 23 years old and has one on line class to finish and he is off to basic training in ...
A: Michael: I find it difficult to believe that the Marine Corps wouldn't accept him initially as an ...
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| PRK Eye Surgery | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I am in the delayed entry program in the navy. I found out that my eyesight disqualifies me from the ...
A: Kevin: Yes, getting that type of surgery while in DEP will boot you from the program and you'll ...
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| Felony | 7/7/2009 |
Q: First of all, I'd like to say thank you so much for this service you are providing. It is greatly ...
A: Melissa: Thank you for the kind words. However, I'm afraid the news I have for you is not good. ...
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| Combat Patch (SSI) | 7/6/2009 |
Q: I am a prior service Marine and have completed four combat tours in Iraq. To identify this the USMC ...
A: Matt: By regulation, if you earned a combat patch (known in the army as the Wartime Service ...
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| Marines | 6/30/2009 |
Q: My husband wants to join the marines and I am terrified that he will be killed in combat. Is it ...
A: Brittany: He stands a far better chance of being killed in a car or motorcycle crash than 'being ...
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| MOS0311, getting advance training | 6/26/2009 |
Q: Mr. Grabill; I am a USMC officer candidate turned poolee opting for infantry. What are my chances ...
A: Brandon: Your Gunny is correct. Airborne slots are rare and slots to Ranger school, rarer yet. ...
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| Officer of Marines - time on the job | 6/19/2009 |
Q: I have a friend who is a 1st Lt. in the Marine Corps. He just got back from deployment at the end of ...
A: Kate: Since he's just back from deployment he'll have some downtime. He normally gets weekends ...
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| signing up | 6/17/2009 |
Q: One of my friends is joining the Marine Corps, The recruiter told him that that he is going to ...
A: James: Your friend is full of it, quite frankly. None of what you've been told is true, or ...
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| USMC Reelistment Codes/options | 6/15/2009 |
Q: I was discharged in June 2006 with a RE-1B. I was told I could not get back in the Corp. I did ...
A: Jonathan: It's going to depend on the reason for the discharge. You *might* be able to reenlist, ...
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| keeping rank when switching from Navy to Marines | 6/14/2009 |
Q: Here is an interesting question I have about rank transition that I hope you can help me with. I ...
A: Brandon: Sorry for the delay was on a short deployment. Back with computer access now. With ...
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| medical plates.. | 6/13/2009 |
Q: It has been my life long dream to join the service. I broke my arm when i was about 10 years old. I ...
A: Lindsey: You'll have to talk to a recruiter first, then go to MEPS and let the doctors check you ...
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| medical questions | 6/12/2009 |
Q: my name is josh and I'm 21 years old. I recently enlisted in the Marine Corps and ship out to MCRD ...
A: Josh: First, do NOT get anymore tats that will void your contract. You'd need more waivers for ...
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| joining usmc | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I'm 17 years old, and i am currently dating a Marine. Ever since he joined he has talked so highly ...
A: Kelsey: Well, basically you need to just decide it would appear. Go back and talk to a ...
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| passing ist | 6/2/2009 |
Q: I have been in the DEP program for one year already. My problem is 3 months ago i could run 1 1/2 ...
A: Eddie: A change in recruiters shouldn't affect your PT level to this extent. In the military you ...
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| Discharge classifacation. | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I got out of the Marines in Nov'05 and was told that I had a General Discharge Under Honorable ...
A: Your discharge from the IRR should be your actual discharge. Your DD-214 may say something else, ...
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| transfering between the navy and the corp | 5/30/2009 |
Q: I'm thinking of transferring from the navy to the Marine Corps. Currently I am an E-5 up for E-6 ...
A: Adam: At this rank, it will be extremely difficult for you to do. The Marine Corps won't take ...
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| air crew | 5/29/2009 |
Q: my name is anthony im 18 and joined the marines dep a while back, i am supposed to leave in october, ...
A: Anthony: I've never served as an aircrewmember but it always looked like an interesting MOS to ...
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| active reserve | 5/28/2009 |
Q: i am currently an active duty marine cpl. and my mos (3381) is closed and my extension package just ...
A: Blake: I understand not wanting to move, but if the MOS is closing out, or so difficult to get ...
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| active reserve | 5/27/2009 |
Q: i am currently an active duty marine cpl. and my mos (3381) is closed and my extension package just ...
A: Blake: The biggest issue you'll have is that the reserve unit you want to go to has to have an ...
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| medications??? | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Well to be honest, ive been getting alot of mixed answers. So, my question is what meds for add ...
A: Daniel: Simply put, you CANNOT enlist while on ANY kind of prescription medication for ADHD. ...
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| Marine Fiance | 5/26/2009 |
Q: My fiance is based several states away. And we are looking into flying me to where he is at and ...
A: Luisa: Bases do not issue marriage licenses they are issued by the state the base is in. The ...
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| navy to marine transfer | 5/26/2009 |
Q: i am trying to find out if a person could have transferred from the navy to marine recon during the ...
A: Tom: The Navy stuff is certainly possible, but as far as transferring into the Marines "by CMC" ...
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| Adding mother-in-law as dependent | 5/25/2009 |
Q: My question is about how we add my mother-in-law as a dependent. My husband is an E-8 in the USMC ...
A: Amanda: This one, I'm afraid, is a little outside my area of expertise. I *believe* (but am not ...
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| army national guard | 5/24/2009 |
Q: ok so I scored a 35 on the asvab but, recently the test scores changed you have to make a 51. It was ...
A: Crystal: Quite frankly, I think you should go back and study some more (books for the ASVAB are ...
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| Niece trying to join the Marines | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have a 21 year old niece who is currently living with us because she has burned all her bridges ...
A: Kim: There is no way the Marine Corps would take her knowing all this information, and it will ...
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| becoming a pilot after finishing high school | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I want to know how to become a pilot in the air force after high school which is in 1 year how ...
A: Monique: The only way is to graduate from college with a 4 year degree and be accepted into Pilot ...
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| Discharge classifacation. | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I got out of the Marines in Nov'05 and was told that I had a General Discharge Under Honorable ...
A: Michael: Yours is one of the easier discharges to upgrade. Because you were basically discharged ...
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| meps | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Why is it that the marines will waiver criminals with low asvab scores and welcome in countless ...
A: Joshua: Quite simply, because you are obviously physically incapable of meeting the DoD ...
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| Marines- Enlistment and etc. | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Marine, I am writing to you because I want the opinion of a Marine that has spent time in the ...
A: Jordan: It really depends on what you want to do. If you are thinking career, then personally ...
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| Marines- Enlistment and etc. | 5/18/2009 |
Q: Marine, I am writing to you because I want the opinion of a Marine that has spent time in the ...
A: Jordan: There is no 'partially safe' job in the Marine Corps. Every Marine is a basically ...
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| re 4 | 5/17/2009 |
Q: My husband wants to be in the national guard. He was in the navy and got released on a re code 4 ...
A: Tiffany: It's going to be extremely difficult for him to reenlist into any branch with that type ...
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| dq'ed at MEPS | 5/16/2009 |
Q: I'm currently working on my application for the Marine Corps OCS program to begin next summer for ...
A: Todd: This is something that just needs waiver, unless they've changed the rules. Doesn't even ...
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| Boot Camp | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I'm not too sure if you can answer this question, but my recruiter said I was getting shipped to ...
A: Stephen: Basically, it happens. If that is the date they said they are going to ship you, it's ...
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| CIVIL SERVICE PAY PENSION | 5/13/2009 |
Q: MY FARTHER PASSED AWAY IN 2002 I JUST FOUND OUT THAT HE MAY HAVE SETUP SOME SORT OF PAYMENT PLAIN TO ...
A: Kenny: I'm not sure what exactly you are referring to. You'll have to be far more specific; Is ...
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| dishonorable discharge | 5/12/2009 |
Q: I've been trying to find answers but I'm not really for sure how this works, my boyfriends an idiot, ...
A: Nicole: Well, you certainly got one thing right...he's an idiot. Since he's failed his test, ...
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| high blood pressure in the marine corps | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I am 16 years old and considering enlisting in the Marine Corps when i turn 17 this summer. i have ...
A: Steve: Basically, you are just going to have to wait until you go to the MEPS to find out. High ...
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| Lafeyette county 7th grade student | 5/7/2009 |
Q: I am doing a project for my school on what I want to be when I grow up. I have always wanted to ...
A: Hunter: You would first need to become a Marine, which takes 13 weeks of intense training at ...
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| need advise | 5/6/2009 |
Q: Well to start I went to bct for the army service. During my first week, I got medical injured and ...
A: Cesar: Different services DQ people for different things. One day you might get a DQ for not ...
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| Discharge During Basic | 5/4/2009 |
Q: My former foster child has had issues with depression and a red flag was not raised during ...
A: Liz: Bus ticket is all they get, correct. The pay is usually 'direct deposited' into an account, ...
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| medical waiver for guard | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I am writing with a question about my younger brother. He has been working with a local recruiter ...
A: Angela: Quite frankly, I think it depends on how many enlistees the guard unit has at the moment. ...
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| re-entry into the marines | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am embarrassed to tell this story but if it doesn't work out for me, then hopefully it will help ...
A: Angela: It's certainly possible to get your RE code changed, but it's a long, hard road to do. ...
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| mos | 5/1/2009 |
Q: John how in the world did you lat move so many times? I thought you could only do this once and uve ...
A: LOL..sometimes it just happens that way. I reenlisted a long time back (in 85) with a year left on ...
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| Is there a maximum age restriction for prior service Marine to reenlist in the Marine Corps? | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I am currently working with a prior service recruiter to re-enlist as a reservist, but would like ...
A: Lynn: Deduct 8.5 years from your age. That is now your 'military' age, which should still make ...
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| Discharge During Basic | 4/30/2009 |
Q: My former foster child has had issues with depression and a red flag was not raised during ...
A: Liz: He's likely to get charged with 'Fraudulent enlistment' and given a general, or other than ...
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| combined years of service | 4/29/2009 |
Q: i have been in the marines for seven years i am serving 9 years in the navy as of today. do i have ...
A: Coe: It depends on the Navy's 'up or out' policy and your rank. If you are an E-6, the military ...
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| age | 4/28/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if there is any chance that a female that is 29 would be able to join the Marines? I ...
A: Tiffany; No, I'm afraid you've crossed the 'age line', which is 28 for non prior service Marines. ...
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| medical eligibility | 4/27/2009 |
Q: My son is graduating from H.S. soon and has decided to enlist in the Marines. We have a congenital ...
A: Dan: According to the 'current' DOD standards, (at least from the way I read them) he'd be ...
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| Joining the marines with a felony | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I have a 3rd DUI felony from Jan 27 2008. I'm 28 years old and, wondering if I could still join the ...
A: John: I'd say joining the Marines will be difficult for you with that felony on your record. You ...
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| boot camp pay | 4/26/2009 |
Q: after you graduate from boot camp in parris island how much money will i have i will be a pfc while ...
A: Donald: Your recruiter should easily be able to provide you with this information. However, the ...
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| color blindness | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I've taken the color blindness test and one of the worst to say the lest. But I can tell the ...
A: Samuel: Then you'll have to wait until you officially take the test at MEPS, they will determine ...
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| Son's enlistment | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My son complete the ASVAB and MEPS. Signed his enlistment papers last week. They called last night ...
A: Jan: Likely doubtful. It's not up to MEPS or the recruiters, it's DOD policy and not waiverable. ...
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| entrance into USMC | 4/24/2009 |
Q: My son went to the Navy and Marine recruiter yesterday. He brought his driving record, court ...
A: Betsy: Quite possibly. Anyone with any sort of domestic violence issues has a difficult time ...
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| Marriage | 4/23/2009 |
Q: I'm leaving for boot camp for the Marines this June, and my fiance is in the Navy. He is currently ...
A: Maria: Likely you won't like the answer I'm about to give...it's "Slim". Your chances for ...
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| Flight Training Drop-Out | 4/22/2009 |
Q: Sir, Everything aside, assuming one completes OCS and TBS and is guaranteed a spot in Flight ...
A: John: There are always a certain percentage of candidates who drop out, the number varies, but ...
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| RE 3F | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I was separated in August of 2006 for ELPAC failure to adapt and my RE code is 3F and now I cant ...
A: Michael: Basically, you've done everything you CAN do at this point. It's going to be a waiting ...
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| RE Code | 4/21/2009 |
Q: I have a RE Code of 2B, and was wondering if i would be able to reup into the marines with that?
A: Chris: I assume with that code you were separated due to MOS related issues (overage, more than ...
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| College and Force Recon or Navy Seals | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My ultimate goal is to be a Force Reconnaissance Marine or a Navy Seal. Would it help me to attend ...
A: Allen: The short answer is "No". You can enlist directly for the SEAL's nowadays under a special ...
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| GED | 4/20/2009 |
Q: My grandson is in jev. detention for violation of probation, (times to be home ) . He is really ...
A: Ma'am: Getting into the military with a GED is very difficult, but not impossible. There are ...
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| Best field | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am looking to join the military I want to become a police officer when I am finished serving my ...
A: Ryan: You could certainly look into the MP branch in either the Army or Marines, in the Air Force ...
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| Son joining the Marines | 4/18/2009 |
Q: I came across your q/a reviewing some information about the Marines. I hope you can shed some ...
A: Maria: First off, if he's on medication of any kind, he won't be able to enlist into any branch ...
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| MarSOC | 4/17/2009 |
Q: My husband is going into MarSOC. I have all sorts of questions about this. First off, he works with ...
A: Chelsea: No pay increase unless he goes on jump status. (Doubtful). Deployed more? Depends on ...
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| anxious | 4/16/2009 |
Q: So, a family member has just returned to MCT in NC on monday. we were informed that he may have had ...
A: Kim: Two weeks to a month or so. If he pops positive, there are 2 possible outcomes, the first ...
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| service to service marriage | 4/15/2009 |
Q: How are you doing? I have a problem, I'm in the Marine Corps and i recently got married to my wife ...
A: Dallas: They are correct. If you lived together, one of you would draw full BAH, the other ...
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| historical division of U.S.M.C. | 4/14/2009 |
Q: What are the qualifications to get into the reserve part of the U.S.M.C. historical division, ...
A: Jon: Frankly, I'm less than impressed with most of the Prior Service USMC recruiters I've seen ...
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| Dependent Status | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I am a sgt with the US Army. My friend Nicole has a child with a guy, Tommy, who is trying to join ...
A: Chuck: Actually, this is a good thing, as long as this guy get's in. The Marine Corps (or the ...
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| jobs | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I am currently in a high school sophomore and entering my junior year. I have been thinking about ...
A: Richard: Talk to a recruiter, first of all. Next, your high school counselor can tell you how to ...
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| Marine Officer | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I'm a soon to be college graduate (June 2009) and would like to become a marine officer. I've read ...
A: Maureen: You should talk to a Marine officer recruiter, you can find one by talking to the ...
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| Joining USMC | 4/13/2009 |
Q: Sir, good morning. I have questions about scoliosis. Is scoliosis disqualifying? Joining marines is ...
A: Arni: Without a green card, you won't be able to enlist. Certain forms of scoliosis do ...
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| awol | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My husband is in the army and has been put on extra duty and been demoted to e1 with 700 dollars pay ...
A: Ashley: Realistically, the best thing he can do is take the punishment and move on. Going AWOL ...
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| officer/enlisted | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am joining the Navy and will be pursueing a career in cardiology. It is my understanding that I ...
A: Myranda: Yes, it's possible. At this point, however, concentrate on getting your commission and ...
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| Switching Branches | 4/8/2009 |
Q: I was medically disqualified from enlisting in the Marine Corps due to Scoliosis of the back; I was ...
A: Maggie: Once you are DQ'd for something along those lines, usually it's for all the services. You ...
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| lat moving to 0231 | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I currently work in the 1171 field due to two njp's while i was in the school house working on ...
A: Charlie: No, not really. The 2 NJP's may be an issue, however. If you already (and still) have ...
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| Cross-Commissioning | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Sir, I am cadet at the Air Force Academy just about to enter my junior year. At the end of this ...
A: Joe: It sounds to me like you are doing everything you CAN do at this point. You can certainly ...
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| born with Erb's Palsy thinking of the MC | 3/31/2009 |
Q: My name is Rob i will soon (in may) graduate with my MA in Criminal Justice. I was denied entry to ...
A: Rob: All you can do is make the attempt. Keep working with the recruiter and see how it goes ...
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| reenlistment and adhd | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I served my Corps for 8 years and completed my contract as a Sergeant. When I joined they asked me ...
A: Ross: It's going to depend on weather or not that was documented in your pre-enlistment physical ...
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| wondering | 3/27/2009 |
Q: I have a question in regards to my husband. I would like to know if there is any way that he can get ...
A: Ashley: He might. The convictions will require a waiver which may or may not be granted. ...
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| Friend rejected for service in the Marines | 3/26/2009 |
Q: A friend of mine recently tried to enlist in the Marines. He's a physically fit recent high school ...
A: Corey: Since this is 'third hand' we really aren't sure what this is about. It sounds like he ...
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| Joining USMC without a GED. | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I am currently 16, but will be 17 in a few months. I am a highschool dropout, but it has always been ...
A: Chris: Go back to school. It's totally impossible to enlist in any branch of the military with ...
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| Re-enlistment | 3/25/2009 |
Q: My husband served as a Marine for 10 years. He got out a little over a year ago (December 07). ...
A: Rachel: That stuff all sounds waiverable to me. If the prior service recruiter didn't bother to ...
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| re-4 | 3/24/2009 |
Q: my name is nick i went to boot camp with ease went home did ten days of leave 30 days of recruiter ...
A: Nick: Congratulations on screwing your life up. Don't expect sympathy from most Marines for ...
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| ghanaian-born wanting to join the marines | 3/24/2009 |
Q: am Derick and a student maritime university and 20yrs.i want to join the marines corps,i know i ...
A: Derick: Sorry for the delay in answering your question, I've been sick the last week and away from ...
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| Lateral Movement | 3/24/2009 |
Q: How long do i have to wait for to do an latmove?...And if i do a lateral movement will my contract ...
A: Mario: Sorry for the delay in answering your question, I've been sick the last week and away ...
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| retirement | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I am currently Active duty AirForce. 05Aug2009 will be 6 years served. Its possible I may receive a ...
A: Michael: Sorry for the delay in answering your question, I've been sick the last week and away ...
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| mos 0231 | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have signed up for the U.S. marine corps and waiting to graduate high school to ship out to boot ...
A: John: Sorry for the delay in answering your question, I've been sick the last week and away from ...
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| enlisting | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I am wanting to join the military. my one and only choice is the marines. I have my GED. I have ...
A: Joe: Sorry for the delay in answering your question, I've been sick the last week and away from ...
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| retired | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My name is Vanessa Duque and my husband is retired from the USCG he had 20 years of service he ...
A: Ma'am: If he has been retired then it's unlikely they will take him back. However, he can ...
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| reserve service and education rights | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I'm having a situation at school where an instructor of mine is threatening to drop me from a class ...
A: Scott: No, there are not. Try taking this complaint to the Chancellor or higher administration. ...
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| re-enlistment | 3/20/2009 |
Q: jp w/ mos 6531 aviation ordnance and is about to finish his 4 yr term in september of this year. He ...
A: Heather: He really needs to talk to the Aviation monitor, (at HQMC) to see what's available and ...
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| Marine physical requirements? | 3/17/2009 |
Q: Jason: i have thought about becoming a marine for awhile. Before i get ahead of myself, i would like ...
A: Patrick: I'm not sure what you are asking for. First, talk to a recruiter, because they'll give ...
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| Trouble with CRS and retention in general | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am a SGT with 4 yrs 9 months in the Marine Corps. My MOS (6048) has closed out for reenlistment, ...
A: Gary: HQMC typically takes their sweet time with these things, esp. with reenlisting/lat moving ...
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| my boyfriend | 3/17/2009 |
Q: my boyfriend is a marine in fort leonard wood missouri and i havent heard from him in over a week ...
A: Tonia: I have no way of locating him either. The number to the Provost Marshal (Police) there ...
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| recon training | 3/16/2009 |
Q: i was wanting to know how long exactly is marine recon school? i know you go to boot camp then soi ...
A: Matt: Talk to a recruiter who'll be able to give you all the information you need. You might ...
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| Re-enlistment | 3/16/2009 |
Q: My husband served as a Marine for 10 years. He got out a little over a year ago (December 07). ...
A: Rachel: If he's drawing VA disability, it's going to pretty much prevent him from reenlisting ...
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| Marine Corps commissioned officers | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Do Marine Corps commissioned officers go into combat? I am going to OCS in may and i hope to be an ...
A: Chris: Yes. And I have no idea where you heard such a goofball notion but whomever told you that ...
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| car convert to cab | 3/12/2009 |
Q: I have 3 car's (Lebanon,Grenada and 1st Gulf) while a Marine from 1980-1991. I am now in the Ohio ...
A: Rich: Yes, I'd forgotten about that little tidbit. However, I've seen many Marines and sailors ...
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| reenlistment | 3/11/2009 |
Q: i took a Honorable discharge on DEC 19 2009 from the USAF while in training. I started out as Air ...
A: Daniel: That's correct. If you fail from 2 Air Force schools they discharge you, and you cannot ...
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| car convert to cab | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have 3 car's (Lebanon,Grenada and 1st Gulf) while a Marine from 1980-1991. I am now in the Ohio ...
A: Rich: No, you can only wear the CAB, since you were never an infantryman. Wear policy is ...
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| AFROTC transfer to NROTC Marine Corps option | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Jason, I'm off to a local university next year that offers AFROTC. My intentions are not to stay at ...
A: Vinny: Truthfully, I have no idea how this works. Try talking to a recruiter for each and see ...
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| Marine M.P. | 3/5/2009 |
Q: i am looking into being a Marine M.P.as a career then leaving and going into police or S.W.A.T. i am ...
A: Brandon: Concentrate on getting into the military first then worry about the civilian side. ...
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| retirement | 2/26/2009 |
Q: My husband has been in the Marine Corps for 10 years (MOS 0311). His enlistment is up in 2012. He ...
A: Dawn: Yes, all military service counts towards retirement no matter the branch. Quite frankly, ...
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| asvab score | 2/25/2009 |
Q: about 8 years ago i scored a 75 on the asvab test. i was actually enlisting in the navy, but my ...
A: Bob: You'd have to re-take the asvab. I'd suggest getting a study guide from a bookstore or ...
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| Transition assistance | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I'm hoping maybe you can help point me/us in the right direction for help with resume writing, ...
A: Katie: Quite frankly, I'm not sure where to go with this myself. I would try and google 'great ...
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| Reenlistment | 2/24/2009 |
Q: Jason, My question is regarding reenlistment. During my enlistment in the Marine Corps., some ...
A: Robert: You'll have to apply through HQMC to have your RE-code upgraded. To do that it would be ...
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| asthma | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I have had asthma since the age of 4 and I plan on joining the navy. The asthma that I had was ...
A: Jay: You stand a decent chance of getting a waiver, better than average I'd say. But no one ...
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| Re-entry after FTP | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Good Evening Jason, I enlisted in the USMCR in April of 2007, Completed Bootcamp at MCRDSD and 0311 ...
A: Craig: Call the recruiter again. Better yet, go see him/her in person. Call your unit 1stSgt ...
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| Uniform and Weapons | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Jason I have a question about the uniforms and "new weapons" used now in Iraq. First of all, One of ...
A: Taylor: Go and talk to a Marine Corps recruiter. They'll be able to help answer many of these ...
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| PLC | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I am looking into joining the Marine Corps and i have been looking at PLC as an option. I know ...
A: Lucas: That's usually how it works, since deploying you would in the end run, cost the Marine ...
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| Marines & Asthma | 2/17/2009 |
Q: My son is 16, and wants to be a Marine. He wants to do a program called "devil pups" this summer. ...
A: Mindy: First, lying is not only stupid (for health reasons), but criminal as well. He has what ...
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| minor signed contract | 2/16/2009 |
Q: If a minor signs (w/parent) at 17 to join the Marines and after turning 18 decides he doesn't want ...
A: Heidi: Basically to go and tell the recruiter he no longer wants to go. However, this sounds ...
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| awards | 2/15/2009 |
Q: I have been out of the Marine Corps for 16 years.I was in Desert Storm and got out soon ...
A: Ronnie: If you go to the Marine Corps website, there is a listing, available to the public, of ...
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| off base living regulations. | 2/13/2009 |
Q: I have a question that has to do with my ex. fiance living off base. you see we have a little girl ...
A: Tia: There is no regulation that prohibits you both from living together off base. If you have a ...
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| Prescription Drug Use & Officer Candidate School | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am currently a college freshman and am prescribed to Ritalin. I am very much interested in ...
A: Joe: You are ineligble for enlistment, as an officer or enlisted, while on Ritalin. NOT ...
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| Joining ROTC or OCS with a DUI. | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Hey how's it going? I have some quick questions about joining ROTC or OCS with some slight ...
A: Matt: First, the criminal stuff. Since the charges were dropped you just have to disclose them ...
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| dental/medical waivers | 2/6/2009 |
Q: First of all, thank you for taking the time to review this question. I would like to join the ...
A: Kari: The arm thing doesn't sound like an issue, and it sounds waiverable. The mouth/jaw ...
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| Marine Discharge | 2/5/2009 |
Q: My son left for the Marines on 12/15/08. After he was in boot camp for 4 weeks, I received a call ...
A: K. Holbert: Your son is basically out of luck at this point. While what the recruiter did was ...
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| acute scoliosis-honorable discharge 1969 | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a relative that served in the u s navy in 1969 and was honorably discharged under medical ...
A: Winston: No. If this was deemed a pre-existing condition, it's unlikely he'll be granted ...
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| Qualifications for Marines | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have a few questions, and, any help or advice would be highly appreciated. First I was wondering ...
A: Micheal: You really need to talk to a recruiter, who can give you all the options and answer ...
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| Switching to active duty | 1/30/2009 |
Q: i am in the army reserves and need to switch to active duty but have a few problems. I was a split ...
A: Colt: Basically it sounds like you just have to wait for the paperwork to wind it's way through ...
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| USMC_being assigned a specific MOS | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I am a high school senior en route to graduation. I plan on going into USMC DEP within the next ...
A: Scott: First, congrats on enlisting! You won't regret your choice to become a Marine, I assure ...
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| Brother who is in Air Force Boot Camp | 1/24/2009 |
Q: My brother Josh who is 20 years old has been in boot camp for ten days. He called home to tell us ...
A: Kelli: Sleepwalking is an automatic discharge and a disqualification from the military. The ...
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| CAR and Marine Corps. Reserve | 1/23/2009 |
Q: Jason Hi, My question is on behalf of my husband who is an 0311 and has been to Iraq twice now. The ...
A: Tammy: I don't think I'd talk to a congressman just yet, unless he thinks there is some larger ...
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| CAR and Marine Corps. Reserve | 1/22/2009 |
Q: Jason Hi, My question is on behalf of my husband who is an 0311 and has been to Iraq twice now. The ...
A: Tammy: It's odd that during that time period he wouldn't have gotten that CAR into his records. ...
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| Husband wants to join Marines | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Sir, My husband is 28 years old and wants to join the Marines. He does not have his GED, but knows ...
A: Jennifer: It's unlikely based on his prior felony that he will be able to enlist into the ...
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| Re-enlistment to another branch | 1/19/2009 |
Q: I served the USAF for 4 years. I really miss the military and what it offered. I want to become an ...
A: Simona: Check with an army recruiter, but with your prior service, I don't think it would be an ...
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| Switching from Marines to Navy | 1/18/2009 |
Q: My husband is currently enlisted as a SGT in the USMC as a 1 division marine band member. The other ...
A: Sammy: All his time that he's already done counts towards retirement. Not sure of any downsides, ...
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| My Marine son | 1/15/2009 |
Q: My active duty son came home with his wife on leave and was so stressed out we brought him to a ...
A: Chris: The VA should let his command know that he is there, so he is not reported as UA. If ...
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| Is it possible to be an officer in Marines with an Personality disorder discharge | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am wondering if it is possible to join the marines as an officer with an re-3g personality ...
A: TJ: You'll have to talk to the officer recruiter to be sure. You'll need statements from your ...
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| U.S Marines | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I am planning to join the U.S Marine Corps as a reservist sometime soon. I was wondering if i could ...
A: Pratik: A recruiter can answer all these questions for you. The split option is possible but it ...
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| C billets in the Marines | 1/12/2009 |
Q: how are you? I am 24 years old in the Navy about to be married to a Marine and become duel ...
A: Audrey: First, it's "B" billets LOL. Tours are 3 years, correct. Not sure on coming back to ...
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| Marine force recon | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Can a felony prevent me from joining the marine force recon? I was 14 when I was covicted of ...
A: Tyler: Yes, you need to disclose the conviction no matter what. Fail to do so will result in ...
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| Changing answers on military physical | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I went to meps only to do my physical a few days ago. I have not enrolled in DEP . I was so ...
A: Melissa: If you really, really, are that worried about it, then go through the entire process ...
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| re-enlistment help | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am trying to enlist in the marines. I have a problem, when I was 18, i enlisted in the navy, went ...
A: Justin: The upgrade and paperwork will likely take six months or so to complete, possibly longer. ...
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| Re-entry into Marine Corps. | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I was wanting to get information on a RE-3P re-enlistment code with a JFV1 separation code. I was at ...
A: Brad: Talk to a USMC recruiter. They'll be able to tell you for sure if you can come back in. ...
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| Fiance` just joined active duty marines, what can I expect? | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I want to start off by saying this website is phenomenal! It has answered so many questions and ...
A: Amber: Realistically, it's his choice to make, and you were right to support it. While it may be ...
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| Changing answers on military physical | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I went to meps only to do my physical a few days ago. I have not enrolled in DEP . I was so ...
A: Melissa: I wouldnt' sweat the ER visits, sounds like you were 'treated and released' in all ...
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| re-enlisting | 1/4/2009 |
Q: My son is a Marine currently on his second deployment to Iraq. It is time for him to re-enlist and ...
A: Teri: Not much information I can give you here I'm afraid. Yes, career counselors are assigned ...
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| USMC questions | 1/4/2009 |
Q: 1. If a Sgt. with the 3/1 out of Pendleton was injured in Iraq, then returned to the U.S. for ...
A: Lynda: 1: Likely he would be assigned to the 'wounded warrior' battalion and remain on active ...
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| Marine drunk driving and fleeing incident when police being called | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Need some help please. Who could I possibly contact when a Marine is drunk driving, hits a stopped ...
A: Chloe: Military or civilian, he couldn't have been charged no matter what unless he was ...
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| Corrections to one's medical record... | 1/3/2009 |
Q: This a waiver question which I haven't seen answered as of yet. Suppose one has already been denied ...
A: Robyne: Once the appeal is denied, there usually isn't much that can be done. However, this case ...
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| my current MOS selection | 12/29/2008 |
Q: Grabill, I am currently in the DEP and enlisted as an Intel specialist. I was wondering what ...
A: Matt: If you haven't already done so, sign up to www.leatherneck.com/forums , fill out a profile, ...
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| ? | 12/26/2008 |
Q: Im curious about pararescueman training... I do have alot of faith in my abilities to not give up ...
A: Dusty: If you fail in either pipeline or indoc, you will be sent to another MOS, and will have ...
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| Marine drunk driving and fleeing incident when police being called | 12/25/2008 |
Q: Need some help please. Who could I possibly contact when a Marine is drunk driving, hits a stopped ...
A: Chloe: Contact whichever law enforcement agency that handles that area and report the information ...
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| ROTC | 12/23/2008 |
Q: im currently a junior in high school and im considering ROTC or NROTC with a marine option. i was ...
A: Jake: I think the NJROTC is probably the way to go if you can get that one, as it's most closely ...
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| fraudulent enlistment | 12/22/2008 |
Q: i know this isnt what your profile says your all about but here it goes. im from philly, im still ...
A: Kev: First, stop smoking dope, dope. Second, stop drinking underage. Both are things that will ...
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| A Company Level NJP? | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Alright i'm getting a Company level NJP. why? because heres the story. back in September i was ...
A: Robert: You have to do what you think is best for you and what your chances are. I'd talk to a ...
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| Awards and Ribbons | 12/14/2008 |
Q: I left the Marine Corps in 1993 as a Corporal with Marine Aviation and Logistics Squadron 24 out of ...
A: Cliff: You can hit this link which lists all the USMC units and the awards they rate: ...
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| A Company Level NJP? | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Alright i'm getting a Company level NJP. why? because heres the story. back in September i was ...
A: Robert: You had base driving privledges revoked for 3 months for ONE speeding ticket? That ...
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| BUMED | 12/11/2008 |
Q: My mother put me on antidepressants last summer after my father left and my parents divorced. I was ...
A: Jacob: First, it's generally accepted that you need to be off meds for a full year before even ...
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| Recruiting questions | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to get into the Marine Corps for a while now. When it had all started I ...
A: Skyler: Not sure what the real deal is here, unless those charges were pretty serious. It sounds ...
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| re-enlistment help | 12/10/2008 |
Q: I am trying to enlist in the marines. I have a problem, when I was 18, i enlisted in the navy, went ...
A: Justin: It depends on how much time has passed since then, but you will, at minimum, need a ...
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| Marine MOS | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Alright, So I signed up to go into the Marine Corps under the UZ option, but not because I ...
A: Mike: Nothing in the Corps is titled the guardian angel bit that I'm aware of. Infantry is a ...
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| My son wants to join the Coast Guard as an Officer | 12/8/2008 |
Q: My son is currently a jr in HS. He is an LE3 in the MCJROTC program. Next year they are expecting ...
A: Tina: I'm not sure exactly what you are asking me here, ma'am. It sounds like he is laying the ...
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| 32 year old former Marine wants to go Home | 12/6/2008 |
Q: I did 6 years in the Marine Corps Reserves, from 1994 to 2000. In 2003, I joined the Massachusetts ...
A: Jamal: It's possible. You'll lose the E-5, more than likely, but you won't go any further. ...
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| knee surgery | 12/5/2008 |
Q: i have been thinking strongly about joining the army, i would really like to get a chance at ...
A: Darren: You are going to have to get a waiver first of all, if you are qualified. You'll need to ...
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| Several questions | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I currently have an associates degree and want to join the Marines. I got a score of 91 on the ASVAB ...
A: Jason: Really, these are questions for a recruiter who could give you more precise information. ...
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| SOI | 12/1/2008 |
Q: I have a friend who is 4 wks into SOI and he breezed thru Boot Camp. He came home for Thanksgiving ...
A: Julie: Believe it or not, this is a common occurance after recruit training. In SOI, there is ...
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| DSN calls | 11/27/2008 |
Q: My stepson in now in Cuba for the next few months. In asked me to get a DSN number for him from ...
A: Ralph: He needs to go to his Morale, Welfare and Recreation folks, they'll take care of him ...
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| severance pay | 11/25/2008 |
Q: My TDRL has ended and the medical board and I decided to take the offer of the severance pay. I have ...
A: Tyree: I have no idea what a TDRL is, nor do I know how you've managed to submit paperwork in ...
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| marines | 11/24/2008 |
Q: Well sir i hope it's no bother if I have many questions. 1. I'm a 17 year old female and I'm not a ...
A: Jessica: First, you should talk to a recruiter who can give you these answers 'face to face'. ...
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| Confused about bf in Military? | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I'm 18 and very confused. My xbf has come back into my life. We haven't seen each other in almost 4 ...
A: Charley: "Hurt" him and move on with your life. This guy is an azzhole and is jerking you ...
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| US Marine misconduct | 11/21/2008 |
Q: Grabill, I would just like to seek advice on how to report a Marine for a misconduct. I believe ...
A: Kara: Well, obviously trust IS an issue if you didn't know he was 'still' married. And, the ...
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| Medical Discharge vs. Medical Separation | 11/21/2008 |
Q: My fiance has been a grunt in the USMC for the past 6+ years and does not plan to re-enlist. He has ...
A: Shannon: Not sure what DJD is but neither condition 'restricts' or denies benefits. He did his ...
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| Enlistment/Waivers | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I realize that this might not be you're area of expertise but I'm desperately searching for an ...
A: Chris: I've never heard of a "DUAI" but if the two were separated by that length of time, and ...
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| marriage | 11/18/2008 |
Q: He graduated boot camp October 10, 2008. We were planning to be married Fall 2009 but since he ...
A: Heidi: There is no rule or law prohibiting you from getting married whenever you want to. My ...
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| Prior service OCS applicant | 11/17/2008 |
Q: Any advice for someone looking at applying for OCS? I am a 30 y.o. former active duty 0311. I have a ...
A: Pablo: I wouldn't worry about that, either. It sounds like you would be a good candidate. Talk ...
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| How Long Does It Take?!? | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My husband was honorably discharges a year ago (he did 8 years) and now with economy the way it is ...
A: Melissa: It's going to depend on alot of things, but usually a 90 day wait is about the norm. If ...
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| Looking at the Air Force | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I am a 30-year old college graduate and have recently started thinking about a new career in the Air ...
A: Craig: Sorry for the delay, been out of town the last week. Have you talked to a recruiter, or ...
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| military discharge | 11/13/2008 |
Q: I'm writing a paper about early discharge from the military. What are the rules for discharging? ...
A: Kelly: Sorry for the delay, I've been out of town. There are numerous rules for discharging ...
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| Re-entering the military | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I was discharged in 2000 with an other than honorable for marijuana possession, I didn't fail a drug ...
A: Arnika: It's possible but it will be an up hill climb. The OTH will need to be upgraded, and ...
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| Conditions to join | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Can someone still join the Marines if they have a very minor heart problem?
A: Rebecca: It depends on exactly what it is, how long they've had it, and how it would impact them. ...
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| Navy | 11/9/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are freshmen in college, and he is in the NROTC. I really don't know much about ...
A: Lauren: First, he has to get selected to BE a pilot before the flight school thing. Different ...
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| enlistment | 11/8/2008 |
Q: from there i went to the marine recruiting station and submitted my paper work and of course the ...
A: Ryan: Asthma is an automatic disqualifier. From what I can understand from what you wrote, it ...
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| Becoming a Marine Officer with RE-3P Reenlistment Code | 11/7/2008 |
Q: My name is John Martinez and I was discharged from the USMC with an RE-3P Reenlistment code because ...
A: John: First, go to a mental health doctor and get signed off. While the officer recruiter may ...
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| RE-4 HKD1 | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I joined the Marine Corps August 16, 2004. I finished basic training and went on to SOI, before ...
A: Charles: They do, but not typically this type of discharge. However, it certainly wouldn't hurt ...
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| Parental Signature | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I have a 17 year old son interested in joining the Marine Corps. I was told by his recruiter that ...
A: Susan: That's a new one on me, I've never heard of that one, either. Very strange. Take a look ...
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| RE-4 HKD1 | 11/6/2008 |
Q: I joined the Marine Corps August 16, 2004. I finished basic training and went on to SOI, before ...
A: Charles: Since you deserted the service, nothing in the contract applies as far as any 'grace ...
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| US Army reserves | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I was given a entry level sepration due to my SGT Major not taking me in to her unit due to her ...
A: Timothy: I'm guessing impersonating a police officer? That was stupid, needless to say. Well, ...
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| Chance of being deployed, ATC marines | 11/4/2008 |
Q: Good afternoon, I was wondering my chance to get deployed as an ATC marine stationed here in ...
A: James: It's refreshing to get a question from someone who WANTS to deploy, instead of the myriad ...
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| marine career | 11/3/2008 |
Q: Help me please,im enlisted in the DEP program and im supposed to leave in 2 months but I don't want ...
A: Jose: First, cold feet is normal. But make this decision wisely, because once it's done, it's ...
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| Identify this badge | 11/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could identify this pin. It says "TAKE IT AND FOLLOW ME" and has a hand ...
A: Bradley: This one doesn't appear in my references that I have at hand. I originally thought it ...
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| DUI waiver for OCS | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I am a recent college graduate with a 4 year bachelors degree. I am really interested in entering ...
A: Tim: Going in enlisted and then trying for OCS is a risky proposition, since if you don't make ...
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| Marine Careers for Son | 10/30/2008 |
Q: My 18-year old son is currently attending community college working towards his dream job of working ...
A: Lori: Door gunner is a cool job to be sure, but it probably won't help him much in his career ...
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| Tech School for Boom Operator in USAF | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I have recently joined the USAF as an Boom Operator, and was just wondering how long the tech school ...
A: Ryan: Your recruiter should be able to tell you this. You can research it yourself on the ...
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| What do you need to be in the navy? | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I was wondering... i have a friend that would like to be in the military. He has horrible grades. ...
A: Ryan: Not gonna happen with those grades and that attitude. He won't make it, even if he does ...
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| i need to know | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I am trying for the marines and I am pretty sure I am going to get in. I took the asvab for the army ...
A: James: You would have to go infantry, then compete for the job of sniper from there. You don't ...
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| Pre-enlistment promises | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Local recruiter is recruiting my soon 18 year old son who is one credit away from HS diploma. He is ...
A: Al: I think I might see the problem; if your son doesn't have a HS diploma, he's going to have a ...
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| USMC MOS - MP | 10/28/2008 |
Q: My son is a LCPl in the Corps. He is a Temp MP and loves it. He was thinking of a LAT Transfer into ...
A: Mike: You are most welcome. High demand jobs include Counterintelligence, Intelligence, MP's ...
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| air guard marries an active duty before Basic Training | 10/27/2008 |
Q: Hello, my name is Melanie and I am currently in the Air National Guard. However I do not leave for ...
A: Melanie: If you are married, then the AF will try and keep you together. However, if you are Air ...
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| Transfer from Navy Reserves to Marine Reserves Possible | 10/24/2008 |
Q: I am a Navy reserve officer, intelligence background, with 20 yr. reserve service. I spent a year ...
A: Ann: You might look into the 'blue to gold' program that the army offers, that would be one way ...
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| Highschool D in the marines | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am looking to join the marines soon and i was wondering if there was a solution to my problem. I ...
A: James: No. You will have to get a GED and college credits prior to any enlistment. The Marines ...
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| Dual Military, 2 different services, BAH?? | 10/16/2008 |
Q: I am not sure if you know anything about this but here it goes... I am in the Marine Corps and my ...
A: Chatele: Hmmmm...I think your finance office got it wrong. If your husband was drawing full BAH ...
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| marines/diabetes/rotc programs? | 10/16/2008 |
Q: i am a recent graduate from high school and i had enlisted in the usmc at the end of my senior ...
A: Matthew: No, you will be ineligible to enlist into any branch of the military with your ...
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| Second Thoughts | 10/15/2008 |
Q: My step brother was planning on going into the Navy and was supposed to leave for bootcamp later ...
A: Katie: I understand the recruiters position, it's his job to get him to go, however, if your ...
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| Dicharges for Article 112a | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I had a quick question. I have been accused of violating article 112a. I have taken a urinalysis. ...
A: Nick: Pretty much the same kind of discharge that you would get for any other illegal drug, if ...
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| Regarding Navy Medical Service Corp | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Sir, I received my B.A. in Politics from Ithaca College before enlisting in the USN. After 2 1/2 ...
A: Matt: Talk to your career counselor, if they don't help, go to sick bay and look up one of the ...
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| recruit at Parris Island | 10/8/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what the Recruit Service Center at Parris Island does. My daughter is in her 3rd ...
A: Beth: Sounds like it might have been a disclipline issue, and moving her back (yes, it's common), ...
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| retire | 10/8/2008 |
Q: From what i understand i would only have to serve 4-6 years in the corps before i could retire. ...
A: Brad: You understand incorrectly. You must serve a minimum of 20 years of either active or ...
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| CAR converted to CIB | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Do you know the specific regulation that stated prior 0311's can wear the CIB on their Army Combat ...
A: Drew: The regulation is going to be in AR-670-1, but to make direct application, address ...
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| Switching services | 10/4/2008 |
Q: I'm currently enlisting into the Marine Corps and I am looking to make the military a career, after ...
A: Kevin: I think at this point you should concentrate on getting through the officer training first ...
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| questions regarding the recall thats happening!! | 9/29/2008 |
Q: My husband is a former Marine as of july 21st of 2007. We have been going thru a rough transition ...
A: Samantha: Sorry, I wasn't aware of that particular stop loss or call back. He can always go see ...
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| MAX Age waiver for Reserve Commisioning | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Jason Grabill, I am a former Sergeant (0331 - machineguner)with 4yrs. 2mths of active duty ...
A: Frank: I would get with a Marine Corps recruiter to find out for sure, but as far as I'm aware, ...
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| Service limits after NJP | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I'm looking at BN level NJP and the possibility of losing my rank, dropping from Sgt to Cpl. I have ...
A: Mark: It's very likely. Unless you are allowed to re-enlist (which could be in doubt after the ...
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| recruit at Parris Island | 9/26/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me what the Recruit Service Center at Parris Island does. My daughter is in her 3rd ...
A: Beth: I wouldn't get overly concerned, if there were real issues, you would have been notified by ...
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| hearing | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Mt question for you is since i was i child ive always wanted to be in the marines but due to certain ...
A: Brandon: The only way to know for sure is when you take the audiogram. Basically, you'll need to ...
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| Currently applying to OCS in the OCC program but fiance is now pregnant | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Good Afternoon Jason, I have been moving through the application process for the Marines since ...
A: Kulik: Hold off on the marriage until you are commissioned. As far as the debt goes, as long as ...
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| military medical | 9/22/2008 |
Q: I just got out of boot camp, and am not sure what to do or where to go about seeing a doctor. My ...
A: Kelsey: Are you a reservist/Guardsman? Or on active duty and just on leave? If it's an ...
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| Marine Corps Ranks | 9/21/2008 |
Q: What are the Marine Corps Ranks that I'm suppose to memorize? I'm going to join the Marine Corps.
A: Courtney: If you've already enlisted into the DEP, your recruiter will be able to provide you ...
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| Marriage in the Marine Corp | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My husband is a Corporal in the Marines and is about to reenlist for his second term. I have been ...
A: Steph: It's going to be difficult, but not impossible. You stand a very good chance of serving ...
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| Son-in-law's Infidelity | 9/21/2008 |
Q: My daughter's been married to an active duty marine for five years. He's always found it more ...
A: Don: My suggestion is to contact his command, starting with the 1stSgt, and express your concerns ...
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| Re Enlistment | 9/20/2008 |
Q: I was separated from AF with a Re code 2c and Jga separation code. Since then, I have filed ...
A: Tim: Check with an army recruiter, your code will let you get into the army for sure. As far ...
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| Medical Discharge | 9/20/2008 |
Q: When a recruit is medically discharged, is he/she sent directly back to where they were recruited ...
A: Carolyn: There is paperwork that has to be processed for a medical discharge, that likely takes ...
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| how? | 9/18/2008 |
Q: Iam in the airforce and i signed up for 6 years and i need to know the quickest way to go to the air ...
A: Phil: If you are on active duty, there is no way to transfer to the Air Guard from that as far as ...
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| BAH | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I am getting divorced, was married before i came into the marine corps, have and entire house hold ...
A: Leann: Only if you are still authorized quarters after the divorce. That will be up to your ...
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| living on base | 9/16/2008 |
Q: my granddaughter age 17 went down to camp pendalton for three days to visit her boyfriend, of course ...
A: Barbara: First, no, the Marine Corps doesn't assign 'chaperones' to Marines under ANY ...
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| Marriage Question. | 9/16/2008 |
Q: What do I need to do to get my wife put through the system. I know about Deers and thats about it. ...
A: LCpl Bartholomew: What system, exactly, do you mean? If you have entered her into DEERS then ...
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| Dual Military | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I am prior Army and my husband is still on active duty, if I go through the Coast Guard's OCS can I ...
A: Jennifer: You can certainly try. Check with a CG officer recruiter to be sure that's available ...
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| Joining | 9/14/2008 |
Q: .my name is Brendin...i am 15 years old..for the past seven years i have been wanting to join the ...
A: Brendin: Good for you. Of course its the right way to go, if that is what you want to do, you ...
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| would i be able to get a waiver? | 9/12/2008 |
Q: would i be able to get a waiver for a misdemeanor i had when i was 14 years??the name of the charge ...
A: Raymond: If you haven't talked to a recruiter, you need to do so. It will depend on what the ...
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| Reenlistment | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I received an RE-4 reenlistment code and a kbk1 separation code on my did-214. I was Honorably ...
A: Elton: As long as the RE-4 wasn't for disciplinary reasons, and as long as you get an honorable ...
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| military dissability | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My dissability is when i was a baby i had a bloodclot in my foot and now my toes did not grow on one ...
A: Zac: You'll need a waiver, but as long as no functions are impaired (as you said) you should be ...
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| prior service | 9/9/2008 |
Q: I have 6 yrs in the corps.4 active 2 reserve and currently am a army reservist. Can I transfer back ...
A: Ed: Yes, you should be able to, as long as all your discharge papers are RE-1A from the USMC. ...
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| chapter 8 | 9/8/2008 |
Q: how long does it take to get a chapter 8 finished? please explain in great details so i can tellmy ...
A: PFC Anderson: There is no specific time that it will take. As the old saying goes, "It takes as ...
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| Marine Corps SpitShine | 9/7/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to give my NEW boots a really good shine. How do I do it so that they have that deep ...
A: Mark: I'm going with the assumption that you have regular leather boots. There are numerous ways ...
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| Medical Question-Deployement/Discharge? | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I'm an active duty Cpl stationed at a security forces battalion. My primary MOS is 0311.. secondary ...
A: Joseph: I've never heard of getting a discharge for 20/45 vision uncorrected, and I know that I ...
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| interservice transfer for BUD/S | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the Marine Corps and am trying to find information on an interservice transfer in ...
A: Gene: I was unaware of any option to leave the Marines early to transfer to BUD/s, even for ...
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| some trouble | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I have recently joined the army and was supposed to leave 3 months later due to my MOS. I have been ...
A: Robert: Well, that was pretty stupid. Call your recruiter and let them know today! More than ...
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| reenlistment | 9/3/2008 |
Q: i am an irr marine, ive been off active duty for around a year and 7 months. and i was wondering if ...
A: Chris: You may or may not be eligible for a lateral move. It will depend on what the strength of ...
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| Joining USMC Reserves | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I am looking into joining the Marine Corps Reserves, and if I do, I would like to go to basic as ...
A: Sara: If your recruiter told you no, then that's the answer. They will have the most up to date ...
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| Guard to USMC | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Jason, Here is a good one for you. I was in the Marine Corps and when discharged received an RE-4 ...
A: Matt: They'll use both, but the most current is the one they will work off of. As far as ...
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| cani get into the marine corp with ged | 9/2/2008 |
Q: i dropped out of high school my senior year big mistake on my part but i took the asvab an ...
A: Cameron: You can, but it will be a difficult process. The Marine Corps only takes about 1 ...
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| careers | 8/31/2008 |
Q: I am going into high school next year and i am intrested in the military. i think i would like to be ...
A: Everyone's afraid to get shot. Not being afraid is something to be concerned about. As a medic in ...
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| reenlistment | 8/29/2008 |
Q: what is the maximum number of dependents you can have to reenlist in usmc. i am 34 years old and ...
A: Keith: Anywhere from 1-6 months. It depends on how many waivers you need and how fast HQMC is in ...
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| changing military career | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am a SSG in the US Army as a combat engineer. Want to change my MOS but since I have the rank of ...
A: Chris: You will lose rank for sure if you try the Marines, the highest you can go in with them is ...
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| i screwed up | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and shipping in mid November I've had a past with smoking marijuana but stopped and ...
A: Luis: Yep, you are correct, that was a boneheaded and STUPID thing to do. Congratulations on ...
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| re-up | 8/27/2008 |
Q: i'm in the army and is currently look for some career options. i would like to reclass to a 68x. my ...
A: Victor: Here is the about.com website for this MOS, that will give you the full rundown on what ...
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| MILITARY BENIFITS | 8/27/2008 |
Q: MY HUSBAND WAS IN THE NAVY FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS AND GOT A MEDICAL DISCHARGED FOR NARCOLEPCY ( A ...
A: Becky: Usually if you get a medical discharge, you get the benefits at that time. However, check ...
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| son joining marines | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My son injured his ankle on his mountain bike. He was leaving in Oct for the Marines. The ankle ...
A: Crystal: At this point, it will for sure push his ship date back, and he'll have to be ...
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| felony, adjucation withheld | 8/26/2008 |
Q: My stepson, age 18, was all set to join the Army, had very high scores on the test, just needed to ...
A: Tom: Highly unlikely. Even if he could get off probation early, the Marines are very picky about ...
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| volunteer to return to US Navy | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I am interested to know if a prior service (Vietnam/Persian Gulf) Navy veteran of 25 years (8 ...
A: Richard: You might be able to slide in under the radar then, but the kicker may come when you hit ...
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| reenlistment | 8/24/2008 |
Q: what is the maximum number of dependents you can have to reenlist in usmc. i am 34 years old and ...
A: Keith: Talk to a recruiter, they will have the most up to date information. You should be ok, ...
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| volunteer to return to US Navy | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I am interested to know if a prior service (Vietnam/Persian Gulf) Navy veteran of 25 years (8 ...
A: Richard: First, thanks for your prior service. If you are retired, and drawing retired pay, it ...
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| Security Forces - Presidential | 8/20/2008 |
Q: going to basic training next July. He says he has signed up for security forces - presidential ...
A: Meredith: It sounds to me like (based on what you've told me) he's going to be working at/near ...
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| MEB PEB | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the army and i have occured a non retainable injury. That from the "great" army ...
A: SPC P: Finding an MOS that's "non deployable" will be difficult, since it's my understanding that ...
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| Commissioning | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I spent 5 years enlisted in the Marine Corps active duty. I will receive my B.S. this spring after I ...
A: Steve: Yes to both. Talk to a regular MC recruiter in your area who will be able to direct you ...
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| Medical question please help! | 8/18/2008 |
Q: my name is matt barker.i was born with one kidney,and to top it off,one testicle.weel,the testicle ...
A: Matt: Lying to the recruiter might get you past the initial steps of entry, but eventually, ...
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| Military Service change | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I began by joining the Marine Corps DEP program under open contract (recommended by the recruiter) ...
A: Bryan: Without a doubt, you've won the prize for the longest run on question this year. ...
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| marriage before deployment | 8/17/2008 |
Q: ok so my fiance is on a work up in 29 palms right now, but gets a 96 in september and then deploys ...
A: Rendi: He needs to talk to his 1stSgt about getting you situated with military benefits after you ...
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| Switching Military Services | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Jason, My question is similar to a previous question you answered but slightly different ...
A: Peter: Well nigh impossible once you are that far in, until your initial commitment is done. ...
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| is it possible for a south african to join us militry? | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I'm a south african and would like to know if it's possible if i could join us militry,i'm ...
A: Vincent: You must be legally eligible to work in the United States before you can enlist into any ...
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| Switching Military Services | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Jason, My question is similar to a previous question you answered but slightly different ...
A: Peter: First, once you've completed boot camp, you are basically "in" and will be unable to ...
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| interservice transfer | 5/5/2008 |
Q: im in the army and am very disappointed and despise the army and all I want is to be a marine and am ...
A: Chris: Who-ever you talked to is wrong. You have no 'right' to interservice transfer, and one ...
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| RE INLIST | 5/5/2008 |
Q: YES I AM 37 . AND I WANT TO GET BACK INTO THE MILITARY . I WAS 3 YEARS IN THE US ARMY FROM 1996 TO ...
A: Edward: I sort of did the same thing. Talk to an Air Force Recruiter. You won't have to do ...
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| Son kicked out of Navy | 5/4/2008 |
Q: Our son was sworn in Monday April 28, 2008 to the Navy and shipped out same day. We heard from him ...
A: Nancy: Sadly, no. Once you hit positive on the intial drug test, you are finished as far as the ...
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| Mos 5811 | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I am currently attending college, and would like to join the corps. I am thinking about going ...
A: John: Talk to a USMC recruiter, they could give you all the scoop on this. Recruit Training will ...
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| PRIOR SERVICE | 5/2/2008 |
Q: JASON, I SPENT 8 YEARS IN THE MARINE CORPS (88-96) AS AN 0431. I HAVE BEEN A POLICE OFFICER SINCE ...
A: Scott: Realistically, the biggest issue you'll have these days in getting back on active duty ...
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| 24 MEU Awards (MSSG 24) | 5/1/2008 |
Q: Jason, Like one of your other questions, I too need to find out about awards regarding Operation ...
A: Shane: You can check several places, you might try googling 'Provide comfort' just by itself, but ...
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| 17 navy, not graduated | 4/30/2008 |
Q: i am 17 years old and i am not graduated from high school. i am considered a sophomore, but by ...
A: Erica: If you are getting a GED, then you'll need a waiver, and you fall into a class of ...
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| Getting married overseas | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have a question, I'm enlisting in the army and likely shipping out in September, my question is ...
A: Chris: The answer is vague because each situation is different. Generally however the answer is ...
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| ANG to PLC | 4/29/2008 |
Q: I'm trying to decide what to do. I'm about to start college and can't really afford it. I have ...
A: Mike: You really need to talk to both a USMC recruiter, and an ANG recruiter, because I don't ...
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| USMC DEP | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I realized i have made a mistake in joining the Marines. My true calling is being a pastor. Is is ...
A: Bill: Yes. Talk to your recruiter and explain the situation. BTW, this will keep you from ...
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| Can I be an Officer | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I'm about to graduate from college, i have made good grades and have lots of recommendations of high ...
A: Bobby: First, apologies for the delay in my answer, I'm deployed to Texas for awhile. Your ...
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| Navy ship deployment. | 4/25/2008 |
Q: Maybe you can answer a few questions regarding deployment on ships. 1. Is more then one deployment ...
A: Sam: No problem. 1: You deploy when the ship deploys or goes to sea, depends on the rotation. ...
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| Air Force Academy opportunities | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I am going to be enlisting soon and the job that I selected was TACTICAL AIR COMMAND AND CONTROL. I ...
A: Nicholas: Once you pass all your training and get into your MOS, then talk to your career ...
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| enlisting with a college degree | 4/23/2008 |
Q: I am currently a junior in college and have been thinking about joining the military after I ...
A: Chris: Why go enlisted if you already have a degree, why not go officer? Talk to a recruiter ...
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| DEP Contract | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My son is wanting us to sign him up for DEP, He is not 18 for five months. My question is will this ...
A: Becky: Yes, it will be the contract for his enlistment. It's not something like a 'test drive' ...
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| joining marines | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions I hope you can answer. My 20 yr old niece spoke to an Army recruiter about ...
A: Sheila: Both answers are technically incorrect. While females are prohibited from joining the ...
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| General Discharge under honorable conditions | 4/22/2008 |
Q: my son has been recommended for discharge from the Army, characterized as above noted, for 1st ...
A: Cindy: 1: Yes. Failing a drug test, esp. on your first reporting to a duty station, is grounds ...
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| Changing Status | 4/14/2008 |
Q: My son will be coming home at the end of this week from 29 Palms CA and he wants to change his ...
A: Missy: No, it shouldn't take nearly that long. I'm thinkin six months at the longest. The ...
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| jobs | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I want to become a rifleman in the marine corpse but before I do that I want to do something in the ...
A: Cody: First and foremost, it's Marine Corps. Capitalized, and not 'corpse', which is a dead ...
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| blue to gold | 4/10/2008 |
Q: well i recently hit my one year mark in the navy and i have come to the realization that the navy ...
A: Joseph: No, the Marine Corps doesn't offer that program, but the army the last time I checked ...
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| Reserves or Active | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I'm contemplating whether or not to go Active or the Reserves. I'm a Senior in HS and I'm in the ...
A: Brandon: Either reserve or active, at this point, stands a good chance of overseas deployment. ...
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| Joining the Marines | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I was wondering, if I have asthma but haven't had a single problemwith it since I was about 12, but ...
A: Dakotah: No, not usually. If you've ever been diagnosed with asthma, that is almost always a ...
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| USMC reserves | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I served nine years in the USMC and was honorably discharged with an RE-30 code. Can I join the ...
A: Gabriel: No, I believe you. My information is the most current, but that does NOT mean that when ...
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| leave policy | 4/7/2008 |
Q: In the future, when he wants to travel for his leave periods(going home or somewhere else), is he ...
A: Betsy: Yes, he'll be responsible for plane tickets and gas when he wants to go on leave. Going ...
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| Studying abroad while in the reserves | 4/7/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what the regulations were concerning reservists studing overseas. I'm currently ...
A: Rob: I would first check with your company Gunny, 1stSgt, and chain of command. I've never heard ...
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| Coast Guard | 4/6/2008 |
Q: I am currently on probation for misdemeanor larceny and recently charged with 2 felony larcenys ...
A: Justin: No, you can't enlist into any branch of the military with pending charges of any type. ...
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| How long does it take to become a scout sniper? | 4/5/2008 |
Q: I am interested in joining either recon or scout/sniper for the Marine Corps. How long does it take ...
A: Johnny: The short and quick answer is "years". There is no hard and fast time line for either ...
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| navy seperation | 4/5/2008 |
Q: i searched your previous answers but found my question is slightly different. first, thank you for ...
A: William: Are you being discharged because you can't obtain a clearance? That's what you seem to ...
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| My son is allergic to bees | 4/5/2008 |
Q: My son is being discharged due to a bee allergy. I went to talk to the recruiter about it and the ...
A: Kim: You are right, this one is difficult. It doesn't sound to me, based on what you've said, ...
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| transition | 4/4/2008 |
Q: i'm curently enlisted in the navy.i joined last year september.can i transfere like blue to green?
A: Iddi: Check with your career counselor about this. You may not be able to if you've only got 7 ...
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| Felony | 4/3/2008 |
Q: I had enlisted in the marines back in july of 2007 and i was scheduled to leave to basic training in ...
A: No, I'm afraid not. You won't be able to leave for recruit training until the charges are dropped, ...
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| Active / reserve | 4/2/2008 |
Q: Grabill, I am currently in community college but want to go to the U.S. Marine Corp. I am ...
A: Ben: The reserves are probably the way to go in this instance, although you still stand a chance ...
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| OCS Requirement | 4/1/2008 |
Q: Jason- I am currently applying to Marine Officer Candidate School. I have a question for you that ...
A: JG: You have to do what your conscience dictates. The worst that can happen if you tell the ...
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| OCS Requirement | 3/31/2008 |
Q: Jason- I am currently applying to Marine Officer Candidate School. I have a question for you that ...
A: Jason: It's really going to depend on 'how much' is 'too much'. And, when your last 'use' of ...
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| have not decided | 3/31/2008 |
Q: i am a high shcool sr.and have been working with the marine rrs in athens and i am going to join the ...
A: Stephen: First and foremost, "Marine" is ALWAYS with a capital "M". I would suggest you go and ...
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| OCS at 30 | 3/28/2008 |
Q: Jason, I was curious to know your thoughts and opinion on going to OCS at 30 years of age. ...
A: Jeremy: First, thanks for the compliments. Second, I think wanting to serve your country, either ...
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| dfas- money | 3/28/2008 |
Q: my husband is on deployment at the moment and i went to his my pay account to look at his next pay ...
A: This one is waaay outside my expertise ma'am. The only thing I can suggest is to contact his unit ...
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| sign up Q. | 3/27/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend wants to sign up for the Marine Corps while I am in college how long after he signs up ...
A: Destiny: He'll be in recruit training for approximately 3 months. After that he'll go to School ...
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| Lateral Move | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have been in the Marine Corps for 3 years now and I am looking at my re-enlistment options. My MOS ...
A: Stephen: While it's not an uncommon wish, it will be a difficult road to travel. As a Cpl or Sgt ...
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| Crohn's???? Need help | 3/25/2008 |
Q: i was diagnosed with crohn's when i was like 13 that was is i am healthy athletic i had no problems ...
A: Jordan: That's correct. If your doctor will certify that you do not have Crohns Disease, you ...
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| Questions about OCS | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I'm morally and physically ready to apply for OCS. The only thing that is holding me up is that I ...
A: Helen: It will depend on if your BA degree is from an accredited university, on if the Marines ...
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| USMC | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I'm doing a report on the Marines and I have a few questions... 1. Where are Marines stationed? 2. ...
A: Kelsey: 1. Where are Marines stationed? Marines are stationed all over the world. Asia, Africa, ...
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| Extending a Contract | 3/22/2008 |
Q: I am currently in the Marine Corps and my husband is as well. He is stationed in North Carolina and ...
A: Katelyn: As far as I know, you should be able to extend your contract to get over to the East ...
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| color vision requirements | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My son has enlisted in the National Guard (health specialist)where he was unable to be an MP or ...
A: Cindy: Have him speak directly with the Marine Corps recruiter. There are certain DoD standards ...
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| Cold feet | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I joined the Marines back in Jan 08. Supposed to ship out the 10th of March. Well the doc saw ...
A: Lance: Yes, IBS is a DQ that requires, at minimum, a waiver. However, addressing the larger ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 3/18/2008 |
Q: My son got out of MC June 2007 after 4 years. He is in the process of re-elisting and paperwork has ...
A: Sandra: Yes, that is about right. That way they can still use him while he waits on his orders, ...
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| reenlistment | 3/18/2008 |
Q: i regret to say this, was awarded a bad conduct discharge. All I have to say is that i disgraced the ...
A: Greg: No, the USMCR will not take you back with a BCD. The only possible way to do anything is to ...
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| Marine Corps Reserve | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I have a question about the Marine Corps Reserve. I am a 25 year old teacher and my goals are to ...
A: First of all, when you say that most of the units that are deploying and in need of marines are ...
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| Re-Enlistmen | 3/17/2008 |
Q: Hey....I went UA from the Army a few months back. I got a gerneral discharge with under other than ...
A: Joshua: No, you can't enlist into the Marines with this discharge. The only possible way to fix ...
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| ROTC and becoming an officer | 3/17/2008 |
Q: I want to be a Marine Corps Officer. But it is much easier for me to go to a military college that ...
A: Jared: First you'll need to talk to a Marine Corps Officer recruiter. They will be able to give ...
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| vision disqualifications | 3/14/2008 |
Q: I have greater than -8 diopeters vision in both eyes. I know this is disaqualifying, but I'm going ...
A: Nate: This question is far outside my area of expertise. Have you talked to a recruiter yet? If ...
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| Marine Corps Reserve | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have a question about the Marine Corps Reserve. I am a 25 year old teacher and my goals are to ...
A: Chris: I'll do the best I can for you here. You might also want to go to ...
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| Medical Discharge or retirement | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I have just been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis by a civilian neurologist. I haven't notified my ...
A: Mark: My guess is they will give you a medical board to determine your fitness for continued ...
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| UA brother in law | 3/11/2008 |
Q: my husband and his brother joined the corps together but his brother got held back in SAC company ...
A: Dani: First, I think your initial suspicions are correct, he sounds full of it to me. On to ...
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| French Foreign Legion | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I don't know if this is your field, but my son that is being discharged from Marines with general ...
A: Nancy: Ah, I get it now. That does make some sense. The best I can tell you is to do what you ...
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| French Foreign Legion | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I don't know if this is your field, but my son that is being discharged from Marines with general ...
A: Nancy: A hard way to go, for sure. The Legion is much stricter these days than in the past, and ...
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| Losing an eye | 3/11/2008 |
Q: You answered in a previous question, that a marine who lost an eye while a marine, might be kept on. ...
A: Lloyd: I would suggest you contact a lawyer, as what the DoD does with military members would be ...
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| former Marine, reenlistment | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I spent four years on active-duty from 1996-2000. I was honor graduate out of boot camp. I received ...
A: Brandon: Simple answer to the question, which is, you are still on the meds, therefore, DoD (not ...
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| MECEP-interservice transfer | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I have been accepted into the MECEP program of the Marine Corps and will be attending college in the ...
A: Jordan: This one is waay outside my knowledge level but I'll do my best. I know that officers ...
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| Death Notices | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I'm curious who is in charge of handing out death notices these days. The reason I ask is that my ...
A: Max: It's handled by a Casualty Assistance Officer assigned to the detail by the military. ...
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| Physical requirements to join Marines | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I am an associate psychologist for the Texas Youth commission and I work on the Crisis Stabilization ...
A: Kandi: Your kid would have to be looked at by a doctor at MEPS for his heart, but that sounds ...
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| ??? | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I am 18, and I am married. I do want to join the Marines but would it be hard on my family??
A: Kelli: I suggest you talk to a recruiter. The initial answer is "probably". Alot will depend on ...
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| Career issues after discharge | 3/6/2008 |
Q: You helped clear up things yesterday, I'm hoping you can help with this one...after the general ...
A: Nancy: As a volunteer, *maybe*, as a paid firefighter, it's going to depend. They WILL focus on ...
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| Marine son being discharged | 3/5/2008 |
Q: My son tested positive for drug use while on leave after boot camp. He also was investigated and ...
A: Nancy: First, I'm sorry for you. No, he will be unable to re-enlist into the Marine Corps. ...
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| Joining the Marine Corps | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am strongly considering joining the Marine corps, it has been something I have wanted to do for ...
A: Dave: You can DEP for up to a year, but this is mostly for high school students. As long as you ...
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| Navy to Marine | 3/4/2008 |
Q: Jason, My husband is active duty CS3 in the Navy and we have been discussing the issues of high year ...
A: Shawn: OK, so, he is in paygrade E-4. Got it. If he wanted to go Marine, he would have to, in ...
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| re-enlisting | 3/3/2008 |
Q: I am not really sure if you can help me with this question, but since you are a Marine - I will ask ...
A: Madeline: Basically, all you have to do is EAS. There shouldn't be a requirement to go into the ...
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| Can I join the marines reserves while still in high school? | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Hey Jason. Can I join the marine reserves while still in high school? Heres my situation: I turn 17 ...
A: Josh: No, the split option program you are thinking of is only done by the Army and Air Force. ...
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| Husband is deployed who can i ask about BHA | 3/3/2008 |
Q: My husband and I recently got married. We have had an apartment together for a year now but he has ...
A: Jen: First, he is the one who should be handling this right now, not you. Likely if you are ...
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| enlisting | 3/2/2008 |
Q: Can you give me someone to talk to about me enlisting in the marines. I have been denied by the ...
A: Stephanie: First, if you've been DQ'd by the army and air force, likely the same thing will ...
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| Curious in Joining | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I have an associates in criminal justice. I was thinking of joining the NY National Guard for their ...
A: Ron: You really need to sit down with a recruiter and talk this out with them. They can give you ...
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| MARINE DRILL INSTRUCTOR RIBBON | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I READ IN MY NEW BOOK "SEMPER FI" THAT IF YOU WERE A DI IN 1974 THAT YOU RATED A RIBBON. CAN YOU ...
A: Mr Edwards: Yes, since you have documented your service as a drill instructor you are eligible ...
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| age limit for the marines | 2/29/2008 |
Q: i have a friend who wants to join the marines but was told that since he doesn't have 15 college ...
A: Jessica: If your friend has a HS Diploma he doesn't need the college credits. I'm guessing that ...
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| Confused about "Marine"?? | 2/28/2008 |
Q: He is my daughter's friend.He joined the Marines a year ago this coming June.He's 22, he used to be ...
A: Debbie: Believe it or not, this all sounds possible. He could very well have lied at MEPS and ...
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| Marine Recon. | 2/28/2008 |
Q: Alrighty then here goes: I want to ask about Marine Recon. I am currently in good shape (6/10, on ...
A: Justin: First, it sounds like you are dedicated, which is a good thing. I don't have a specific ...
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| Upgrading after a discharge | 2/26/2008 |
Q: After receiving a less than Other Than Honorable Discharge for when the person is being ...
A: Danielle: A discharge can be upgraded after a period of time (usually five or more years) of good ...
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| engraving titles | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to have a picture frame engraved with military ranks can you advise the proper way this ...
A: Helena: Marine Corps: Either way is correct. Behind the name should be "USMC". So, it would ...
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| marine | 2/21/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend,well soon to be fiance just started his MOS school today and I was wondering when he ...
A: C: His duty station is his permanant assignment, meaning he'll be there for the rest of his time ...
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| Corpsman "A" school again.. | 2/21/2008 |
Q: im in the the navy for almost a year already. I have learned so much things and I came up to the ...
A: Every Corpsman that I ever served with was good people. The Corpsman who choose to serve with ...
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| ? about Marine son/cough when doing PT | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Just happened upon you during my quest for info. My son is currently at 29 Palms for training in ...
A: The Corpsman and docs will make sure he takes what he is supposed to. I well remember 29 Palms and ...
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| fire support man | 2/20/2008 |
Q: i plan on joining the marines after i graduate from high school, i took the ASVAB and got a AFQT:82. ...
A: Dan: First, your recruiter is correct in this regard. Concern yourself at this point with ...
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| Top Secret Clearance and Citizenships | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I recently took the ASVAB and saw that I (so far) qualify for the Navy CTI rating, the one I want. ...
A: Troy: Realistically, it will make things more difficult for you to obtain a clearance, but my ...
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| HUMINT | 2/14/2008 |
Q: Hey Jason, I have some questions regarding the CI/HUMINT MOS. I am currently a radar technician, and ...
A: Evan; While it's possible they may waiver your time, the citizenship is going to be a major ...
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| changing my MOS | 2/13/2008 |
Q: ... i just have a quick question about changing my MOS...im currently going to training on april 1st ...
A: Phillip: You'll have to spend several years in that MOS after completing training, you just can't ...
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| Re-enlisting | 2/13/2008 |
Q: Here's my question would it be possible for my hubby to get back in? My hubby who is prior Marine ...
A: Kay: An E-4 is a Corporal, not a LCpl, but it shouldn't matter from what I can see. The only ...
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| changing my MOS | 2/12/2008 |
Q: ... i just have a quick question about changing my MOS...im currently going to training on april 1st ...
A: Phillip: You'll have to go back and talk to your recruiter to see what other jobs you may be ...
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| medical discharge | 2/11/2008 |
Q: My husband just called and told me he is going to be discharged because of his knee but he won't be ...
A: Heather: Because it's just not that simple. Paperwork has to be processed, he has to go through ...
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| daughter lied on meps form, recruiter told her to | 2/10/2008 |
Q: My 18 year old daughter, upon turning 18, enlisted in the Marines DEP. When filling out the Meps ...
A: Barbara: First, there is no "Privacy act of 1774" as you well know. That's BS for sure. ...
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| Pregnancy | 2/8/2008 |
Q: .I know you are not navy, but I figure someone with your time in rank in the military, and being ...
A: Katie: Wow. A difficult choice to be sure. As I see it you have a couple of choices. 1: Apply ...
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| Eligability Enlistment. | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have researched about the eligability requirements and am in a state of despair. When I was 13 ...
A: Darren: First, I would suggest talking to a recruiter before you go any further. If you have not ...
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| MOS 1142 | 2/6/2008 |
Q: Q1 - My son just finished MOS School - MOS 1142 - Stationed in Cherry Point, NC. What can he expect ...
A: Mike: Here's a website that will give you tons of information on his MOS: ...
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| meps disqualified | 2/5/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was suppose to be leaving for bootcamp and when he got down to MEPs he was disqualified ...
A: Ah, now I see why they did what they did, not enough information. This time, if his records are ...
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| meps disqualified | 2/4/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was suppose to be leaving for bootcamp and when he got down to MEPs he was disqualified ...
A: Morgan: If there was nothing wrong with him, I'm not sure why MEPS DQ'd him, esp. if he got a ...
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| Joining U.S. Marine Corps | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I am a sophmore in college and an athlete who wants to join the Marines after I graduate. I have ...
A: Ryan: Yes, quite a few enlisted folks have 4 year college degrees. I'd stay in school since you ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 2/2/2008 |
Q: I have a Re-enlistment code of RE 3. What does that code mean and can I re-enlist? What is the ...
A: Robert: There will be letters and perhaps numbers after that code, but at the very minimum, you ...
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| Marine Corps Reserve | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Mr. Grabill, I have a deep respect for the Marine Corps and have been considering joining the ...
A: Tony: Realistically, you would have to see what your nearest reserve unit does, first. Are they ...
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| medical board and seperation | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with Coccidiomycosis more commonly know as Valley Fever. After a year and a ...
A: Aaron: This is a medical question that goes far beyond my ability to give a 'yes/no' answer to. ...
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| daughter lied on meps form, recruiter told her to | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My 18 year old daughter, upon turning 18, enlisted in the Marines DEP. When filling out the Meps ...
A: Barbara: It sounds like you have her best interests at heart. That having been said, unless she ...
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| Disqualified | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I was recently interested in enlisting into the marines, and while i have my g.e.d., I scored a 73 ...
A: William: If BuMed has DQ'd you, then, no, that's pretty much it. You *might* try and have your ...
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| daughter lied on meps form, recruiter told her to | 1/31/2008 |
Q: My 18 year old daughter, upon turning 18, enlisted in the Marines DEP. When filling out the Meps ...
A: Barbara: No, the MEPS doctors won't ask for her medical records, but she needs to come clean with ...
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| Officer requirement | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Grabill, I served 4 years in the Marines and got discharged honorably with a RE-1A code. I got out ...
A: Billy; I'd get in contact with an officer recruiter at your college ASAP and find out what the ...
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| Pregnant & Marine Corps | 1/30/2008 |
Q: My husband is getting out January 2009, but we are still trying to have a child. If we get pregnant ...
A: Connie: Unless he extends his tricare coverage (which I'm not sure he can even do, or could ...
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| Medical discharge and medical retraining | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My wife's son was medically discharged from the Navy after being injured in Iraq. He was a Navy ...
A: Yes. No matter the branch,that's a false enlistment. But, it would depend on the length of ...
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| Medical discharge and medical retraining | 1/29/2008 |
Q: My wife's son was medically discharged from the Navy after being injured in Iraq. He was a Navy ...
A: Jason: It would depend on the extent of the injury, as well as his willingness to do that sort of ...
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| Pregnant & Marine Corps | 1/28/2008 |
Q: My husband is getting out January 2009, but we are still trying to have a child. If we get pregnant ...
A: Connie: No. He would be able to EAS on time, barring any other issues not related to the ...
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| BAH deployed (immigration issue) | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Well I'm currently deployed in afghanistan right now. I have been recieving BAH for Fort Bragg NC ...
A: Jonathan: Well, first off, since she is illegal, you've got a whole 'nother issue to deal with ...
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| NROTC Marine Option eyesight requirements. | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I was wondering what the required eyesight for the NROTC Marine option is. My eyesight is ...
A: Akash: Check with an NROTC program recruiter, but as far as I know as long as your eyesight is ...
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| navy boot camp | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i got the ok from m.e.p.s. but it tokk a few tests to ok my blood pressure. will i get kicked out of ...
A: Stephen: No, if MEPS ok'd you you'll be fine. Just try to watch your blood pressure (High BP is ...
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| MEU | 1/22/2008 |
Q: What exactly is a MEU. I know that it is a combination of air and ground forces. But while on ...
A: Jacqueline: MEU stands for "Marine Expeditionary Unit". They are a combined arms force aboard ...
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| low blood sugar | 1/19/2008 |
Q: if you have low blood sugar in the marines can you get discharged? if so how do you go about it. ...
A: He'll have to see his local Corpsman who will refer him to the nearest medical facility. The second ...
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| Award conversion | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Jason, I have just enlisted into the Army reserve after 8 years in the Marines(4 active, 4 ...
A: Nic: Good news, you really don't have to 'convert' anything. Wear what you rate award wise. The ...
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| Marine joing Navy | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am active duty enlisted Marine about to end my first 4 year enlistment. I wanted to stay in the ...
A: The navy doesn't have enlisted nurses, only Corpsman. Nurses are officers, therefore, unless you ...
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| MEPS questionnaire | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I am in the early stages of applying to OCS, and Irecently filled out my MEPS screening paperwork. ...
A: Graham: Likely you are going to face a large hurdle even getting enlisted if you were committed ...
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| medical discharge | 1/16/2008 |
Q: my son is in the process of being medically discharged after being in basic training for 45days. ...
A: Carmen: It will depend. Since he has under six months of service, unless the medical reason was ...
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| security clearance | 1/15/2008 |
Q: regards to security clearance or general info recruitors asks about job referances or previous ...
A: Wil: Yes. During a background investigation all references will be checked as well as ...
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| USMC AwardsI | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Before I try to update my DD-214 I am trying to get information on awards that I may be eligible ...
A: Buddy: It sounds to me like you are correct on all counts. If you were assigned to HQ, III MAF ...
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| cant decide which service | 1/14/2008 |
Q: my name is justin and i want to be a marine but i also want to fly helicopters and i cant decide ...
A: Justin: Basically it comes down to what you want to do and in which service you want to do it. ...
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| eyesight | 1/14/2008 |
Q: Hey this may seem like some what of a tangent, but i deped into the navy in june of 2007 and am ...
A: Gabe: First, it sounds to me like you are sweating over something that you have already passed. ...
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| Marine information | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know how I can pass the (ASVAB)test and I also wanted to know when i graduate boot camp ...
A: Sean: All of these can be answered by: 1: Searching this site. I've answered all before. So ...
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| Commissioned officer vs. enlistee | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I have a friend whose son had planned to go to college, join ROTC, and then join the Marines after ...
A: Donna: I well know how this is, I did it myself. I had 2 scholarships and turned both down to do ...
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| Waiver for Marine Corps? | 1/10/2008 |
Q: My nephew is in the DEP for the Marines but after he was processed at MEPS, passed the exam, swore ...
A: Malisa: Not 100 percent sure on this one. As much as it might pain him to do so, he really needs ...
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| eyesight | 1/10/2008 |
Q: Im interested in enlisting in the Marines, and want to be in the infantry, and eventually getting ...
A: Rob: As long as your eyesight is correctable to 20/20 enlisting isn't a problem. Concentrate on ...
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| i need advice! | 1/8/2008 |
Q: so i have always had interest in joinind the marines or the navy or the army. but i have one ...
A: Nabil: You need an authorization to work in the United States to enlist into the military, you ...
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| how to be the best | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Mr. Grabill, I have been doing research and have been considering enlisting for about 8 years(im ...
A: Casey: Your question is more philosophical than anything else. There is no hard and fast answer ...
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| just wondering | 1/8/2008 |
Q: hey i know you have a million questions about this already and reading other peoples answers has ...
A: Robert: If you think high school is hard, the Marines will definetely 'kick your ass'. Stay in ...
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| Marines | 1/7/2008 |
Q: ok i have another question...one of my friends who was in the Army Rangers said that ur only a ...
A: Alexis: First, don't listen to some 'ranger' who was never a Marine, because he doesn't have a ...
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| I would like to know... | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to find out witch MOS's have a short AIT training? Please and thank you!!!
A: Chuck: If you are trying to pick an MOS based on the duration of training you will likely be ...
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| DEP and disqualifiers | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 17 year old high school senior and I am planning on enlisting in the Marines once I get my ...
A: Rob: Shouldn't be an issue in my opinion. Go to www.leatherneck.com/forums and check out the site ...
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| marriage | 1/4/2008 |
Q: i was wondering about the regulations on marriage between enlisted people in the Marines. For ...
A: Alexis: Fraternization regs are offtimes interpreted differently by each command and unit. ...
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| RE-4 | 1/4/2008 |
Q: Hey I was told by my recruiter that I might be able to get into the Amy National guard even thought ...
A: Alex: What the recruiter said is basically true. IF you can get waivered to get into the Guard ...
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| Wut Diploma is ok to get from online course? | 1/3/2008 |
Q: Need to kno wut online course i can take to get a high school diploma to get in military?
A: Ryan: Realistically, none. You need a GED at minimum, and there are quotas in place in all the ...
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| Fitness | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Jason, I am planning in joining the British royal navy to be a Marine Engineering officer and have ...
A: Greg: This one is way out of my league for sure. However, I have seen SEAL types of workout ...
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| bah | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I'm receiving bah with dependents my wife and my daughter,in San Diego as an E-3.Me my wife and ...
A: Latasha: This is more of a question you need to take up with finance and/or your 1stSgt or chain ...
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| I want to get back in | 12/31/2007 |
Q: My name is Alex Markey I am a former Marine who is trying hard to get back in. I was discharged with ...
A: Alex: Yep, 'fraudulent enlistment'. And, I was incorrect in the first information I gave you, ...
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| Marine Officer Role | 12/31/2007 |
Q: Jason, I am a 26 year old male with a BS in mechanical engineering and a license in civil ...
A: Chris: Your dad is incorrect in the extreme. While you will certainly be frustrated at times, ...
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| marines | 12/30/2007 |
Q: what are the requirements for being in the marines for training what is like required like how many ...
A: Angelina: Search this site, or go to www.about.com, or go to www.Marines.com, or go to ...
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| I want to get back in | 12/29/2007 |
Q: My name is Alex Markey I am a former Marine who is trying hard to get back in. I was discharged with ...
A: Mr Markey: Quite simply, you will have to apply to the board of corrections of Naval records to ...
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| basic training+shooting | 12/29/2007 |
Q: The gun I will be using is an AK type rifle and I wanted to know any tips on how to properly fire ...
A: Charlie: An AK is totally different than a rifle, it's more of a point and spray weapon. Do NOT ...
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| Job description | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Please note that my brother's personnel records only indicate that his job was "secret" onboard a ...
A: Hector: My condolences. Many jobs (including Electricians Mate) require a clearance, not just ...
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| Job description "secret" and "prp" | 12/28/2007 |
Q: Please note that my brother's personnel records only indicate that his job was "secret" onboard a ...
A: Hector: It's going to depend on what kind of record you are looking at. There is no such thing ...
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| Not sure if this is where I want to go. | 12/26/2007 |
Q: Alright, so for a long time I've wanted to be in the Armed Forces. I've always wanted to be a ...
A: Mandy: Yes, I was/am enlisted. Because you are female you won't be allowed to do 'combat arms' ...
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| prior navy | 12/20/2007 |
Q: I am a Gunners mate 3 class serving a 5 year enlistment. My question is if I make rank I will be a ...
A: Eric: Likely you will lose rank, sorry. The Marines don't take 'lateral transfers' of rank ...
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| Waivers for Scoliosis | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I am very interested in joining the Marines and I keep getting told I won't get through MEPS because ...
A: Philip: Only a recruiter, and MEPS, can give you the definitive answer to this question. Based ...
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| Pre-enlistment help | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I've been wanting to join the USMC for years now and have been looking for ways to better prepare ...
A: Preston: Once you enlist, you'll be attending poolee functions until you go to recruit training, ...
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| marine corps reserve | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I am a LCPL in the Marine Corps reserve, my husband is active duty going to be a recruiter and we ...
A: Jennifer: I'm not exactly sure what you are trying to do, here. There are likely USMC reserve ...
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| Student Project | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Grabill, My name is Matthew. I'm nine years old and I live in New Jersey. I am doing a project on ...
A: Matt: Interesting question! Marine Combat uniforms during WWII were made of 'herringbone ...
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| Rejoining | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My husband got separated from the Marine Corps for popping hot for cocaine. It was his 1st time and ...
A: Rachel: He needs to talk to an army recruiter to find out for sure. I don't, however, think the ...
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| Medical Disqualification | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Well first off I'm 20 years of age and have been wanting to be a Marine since I was a freshman in ...
A: Gabriel: From what it sounds like to me, you were originally DQ'd for the 'childhood asthma' deal ...
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| My Marine Husband | 12/10/2007 |
Q: My husband is in the Marines and just returned from Iraq in November. We have three children, 2 from ...
A: Melissa: Sounds like he's at the point all of us get to sooner or later. We hate it, but we ...
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| Marine recon | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I have read every thread,discussion and or anything relating to becoming Marine Recon.Basically ...
A: Josh: The rules and regs on this change from time to time, which is likely why you can't get a ...
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| can i jorn a branch if i have cerebral palsy | 12/7/2007 |
Q: hey, my name is Paul carlson, im 16 but im looking to the future and i have cerebral palsy. i was ...
A: Paul: I'm sorry, those are Dept of Defense rules that have been in place for literally, decades. ...
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| Disqualifier | 12/3/2007 |
Q: I am 18, I have been trying to get into the Marines, but I can not smell. When I say that I mean ...
A: Preston: If you have been DQ'd by MEPS and you have a letter in to your senator, there is not ...
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| Army to USMC | 12/3/2007 |
Q: My name is James and I'm 18 years old I recently joined the Army and am scheduled to ship out for ...
A: James: You should be able to transfer from Army DEP into the USMC DEP with no problem, it's just ...
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| Getting in | 12/1/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what I need to do when I get out in order to increase my chance of getting in the ...
A: Adam: Alas, it's going to depend on the type of discharge you receive and the reenlistment code ...
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| Marine Corps Career | 11/30/2007 |
Q: my name is John and I'm 16 years old. My dad is the Army, and has been since he graduated high ...
A: John: Quite simply, you make your case far better than I ever could. However, the military, ...
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| Badges and insignia | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Jason, I am here in Iraq and just talked to former Marines. I am in the Army National guard now and ...
A: Randy: Yeah, the army is jacked up, no doubt. And, quite frankly, if you earned one of those ...
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| coast guard | 11/30/2007 |
Q: If you are age 29, can you still join the coast guard? and if you have a criminal background?
A: Sheena: No. You are above the age limit for the Coast Guard. Certain criminal convictions can ...
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| marine education benefits | 11/29/2007 |
Q: Can you get education benefits in the marines. My uncle was in the airforce, but the airforce paid ...
A: Ben: Yes, there are multiple programs for this in all the armed services, not just the Marine ...
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| MECEP | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding the MECEP program. Do you know anything about this program and how one ...
A: Ashley: I'd first suggest talking to your career planner and see what options are open for you. ...
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| marine reserves | 11/27/2007 |
Q: Im still young and quite interested in marine reserves i dont now to much about marine reserves, i ...
A: Justin: You can go to the Marine Corps site, and get lots of information on the reserves. ...
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| Husband going to captains mast | 11/19/2007 |
Q: My husband is currently in the Navy, he was in sub school in Groton,CT. A week before he was set to ...
A: Natashia: He won't get discharged, both of those sound like 'petty' offenses. Also, you can't get ...
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| Marine Corps Policy Regarding Pregnancy and Parenthood | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I have a question concerning Marine Corps policy on Pregnancy/Parenthood that hopefully you can ...
A: Ashley: Yes, that is correct as far as I am aware, you have six months to pass the PFT & lose the ...
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| Interservice Transfer | 11/14/2007 |
Q: I'm a Sgt E-5 with 10 years 7 months of active duty. I was wondering does the Marine Corps have a ...
A: Sgt Holmes: No, the Marine Corps does not have a specific program to transfer to the army unless ...
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| Son's probable enlistment | 11/13/2007 |
Q: Here's the scenario: My son is in the process of enlisting in the Marines. Monday, November 19, ...
A: Susan; Well, that was a dumb thing to do for sure. Of course, you know this already, but it has ...
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| I recently passed the asvab tes and taken the oath of enlistment | 11/13/2007 |
Q: I recently passed the asvab test and taken the oath of enlistment.I dont have MOS job yet do i ...
A: Jay: Have you picked a job yet? It will depend on what you enlisted for...did you go open ...
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| I still want to enlist | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I am a 27 year old married female with 2 kids. I have wanted to join the Corps since I was 17. I ...
A: Kristin: Sounds to me like you are certainly qualified to enlist. This is what I'd do... ...
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| Marine Force Recon | 11/11/2007 |
Q: I have done some research on the Internet about special operations in the military and found one for ...
A: Rick: Both of these units have basically been merged into the MarSoc (Marine Special Operations ...
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| Career Choices for Females? | 11/6/2007 |
Q: Hey Jason, I'm 16 and live in wedowee Alabama. I'm through school and just have to finish paying for ...
A: Pretty much you have anything open to you, except Infantry, Artillery, and Armored vehicle crewman. ...
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| Live off base | 11/2/2007 |
Q: If she does move down there, would he be able to come and stay with her on weekends? How does all of ...
A: Brittany: Likely he will have weekends off. However, I would still counsel against this in the ...
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| Live of Base | 11/2/2007 |
Q: I have a friend that is dating a Marine and he is in MCT training right now and after that he will ...
A: Brittany: While in school he may not be authorized to live off base. Even if he is, he will ...
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| marines and rangers | 11/2/2007 |
Q: whats the difference between marines and rangers. im trying to decide on which one i want to be ...
A: Ben: The answer is somewhat complicated, but this is a choice only you can make. All Marines ...
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| Enlisting and friends | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I have a quick question. Me and my buddy are both going to enlist in the Marines soon and I was ...
A: Michael: Thanks for the kind words. Check with your recruiter to see if the Marine Corps still ...
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| Returning to USCG Service | 10/29/2007 |
Q: Jason, I do plan to speak with a recruiter as well, but (since you seem to get a lot of the Coast ...
A: Jim: I'm not sure why I've gotten all the CG questions, since I've never served with them, but ...
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| how can i join with higher rank? | 10/29/2007 |
Q: i am 14 and plan on joining here in a couple years and i was wondering how i could join the marines ...
A: Daniel: No, there is no current program to test in for higher rank. College credit or prior ...
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| Exercise and Marines | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I'm interested in enlisting in the Marines and I was wondering if you could give me some tips on ...
A: Andrew: If you run a google or other search, look for "The daily seven", a series of excercises ...
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| BAH | 10/26/2007 |
Q: My husband and I are both in the same unit I am going through a chapter process. I recently just got ...
A: LaShawn: I'm not quite sure what you are asking, here. If your husband is drawing BAH, then you ...
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| High School | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I want to enlist in the Marines but I'm thinking about dropping out of high school. Do you think I ...
A: Richard: Dropping out of high school would be the DUMBEST thing you could do at this point. If ...
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| Re-enlisting With Prior NJP's | 10/25/2007 |
Q: Jason, I'm currently a LCpl. with just over 3.5 years of service. I have two prior NJP's, one ...
A: Brian: Sounds like you've done much of the research already. However, my suggestion is to find ...
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| Marine Officer Program | 10/25/2007 |
Q: My question is are there waivers for the age limit to become a Marine Officer. I'm in the navy and ...
A: Steve: There are no waivers as far as I know. However, there is 'military' age, and 'real' age. ...
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| Sorry another quesstion | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I went to the recruiting place,an interesting day. They had the marines recruiter there,but also the ...
A: Robert: Yes, Tier two is correct for anything other than a HS diploma from an accreddited ...
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| enlistment | 10/24/2007 |
Q: im looking to enlist in the marine's shortly but wondering if being diagnoised with add or adhd ...
A: Tony: It's going to depend on what MEPS says, really. These rules change all the time, and will ...
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| Juvnile offender trying to enlist | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a brother who has gotten into some trouble as a juvenile and has express interest in going ...
A: Nikki: It will literally depend on what kind of 'record' he has. If there are felony convictions ...
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| ARMY AWOL | 10/23/2007 |
Q: My grandson just went awol from his 3rd week in Army AIT. Finished Basic with honors. But has been ...
A: Nan: Yep, he needs to go back, the sooner the better. Right now he's just looking at some ...
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| grades and stuff | 10/22/2007 |
Q: I am only 15 but i am looking ahead into my future. I have always wanted to become a officer in the ...
A: JD: Making Sergeant is totally up to how much you apply yourself. It's not a 'automatic' ...
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| marines and u.s army reserve | 10/22/2007 |
Q: can i get into the army reserve or the marines with a g.e.d im 17 but i will turn 18 on january
A: Oscar: Likely the army reserve will take you quicker with a GED than the Marines will, but ...
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| Questions about enlisting and a little about me | 10/22/2007 |
Q: if my spelling is off,I am sorry I've been thinking of joining the military ever since I was 12 so ...
A: Robert: Your spelling is fine! It sounds to me like you dropped out of high school, which was ...
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| Change MOS | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am the father of a recent Marine. My son enlisted and has completed Boot Camp. He needed to see 3 ...
A: Steve; Truth be told, I'm not sure why he didn't tell them about college and the like, it would ...
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| USMC Infantry 03xx Billets. | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Alright let me set some things straight, I'm currently 17 and in AFJROTC(3 years). I'm planning to ...
A: James: First, congrats on your potential career! Ok, here we go: If you are a reservist, ...
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| Reenlistment Eligibility Code (RE Code) | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Was in the Air Force from 8/01-1/04. Got a Hon Discharge, but my code was a 2C. I got this because I ...
A: Tommy: The reenlistment shouldn't be an issue into another branch, just not the Air Force. ...
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| grades and stuff | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am only 15 but i am looking ahead into my future. I have always wanted to become a officer in the ...
A: JD: Try for a college that offers some type of OCS/ROTC program. These can be easily located by ...
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| Marine AR | 10/18/2007 |
Q: I am an active duty Cpl and I am considering re-enlistment. I want to be stationed closer to home ...
A: Cpl: I'd check the 4th MarDiv website, linked off of the regular USMC.mil site, first. They ...
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| High Blood Pressure | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I talked to a recruiter and he didn't give me a definite answer about my High Blood Pressure. I ...
A: Rob: High BP is a disqualifier, and I believe taking meds to knock it down is also a DQ. You'll ...
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| 4 years active duty and inactive reserve | 10/16/2007 |
Q: Does all branches of the military have a required length of service for inactive reserve? My son ...
A: Kim: Yes. Enlistments nowadays require an 8 year term of service no matter the branch. Check ...
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| grades and stuff | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I am only 15 but i am looking ahead into my future. I have always wanted to become a officer in ...
A: JD: Your grades sound fine to me. You'll have to go to college to be an officer, though. It ...
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| MJROTC and eyesight | 10/15/2007 |
Q: I'm in high school right now and my school offers the Marine JROTC program and I was wondering if it ...
A: Michael: Yes, it will help you in the Marines, or any other service for that matter. Well worth ...
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| medical disqualification | 10/14/2007 |
Q: im 18 and in good health. i plan on joining the navy in a week. and i take my asvab on wednesday ...
A: Rich: A hernia is disqualifying, you'll have to have it fixed prior to going to recruit ...
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| Combat engineer training | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I need to know how long training to be a combat engineer is. Thanks
A: Adam: First, I'd suggest talking to a recruiter. The school is either 8 or 9 weeks. Here's a ...
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| reinlistment | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Hey ever since i failed my urine test for cocaine in the marine boot camp ab 6 years ago it has ...
A: Robert: While it's possible, you will likely have a long uphill climb to go to get there. ...
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| DUI | 10/5/2007 |
Q: i was pulled over for a busted head light and after the tests and the intoxilizer i had a BAC level ...
A: Sal: Yes, you can join, but you'll need a waiver to do so. You would want the charge that would ...
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| MROTC | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions about the marines. what must your grades be to get in MROTC or to enlist in ...
A: Emilio: I don't believe grades are an issue to get into ROTC in college, as long as you meet the ...
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| reenlist | 10/4/2007 |
Q: I was with 1st tank bn. for 4 years and got out of the marines. i got out as a sgt and am now ...
A: Neil: From what I've seen lately, you actually shouldn't lose ANY rank, although you may lose ...
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| medical discharge | 10/3/2007 |
Q: my son has Scoliosis and flat feet. He completed both his Marine bootcamp and MCT training and is ...
A: Paloma: Impressive that he completed all of those things with those medical issues. I'm ...
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| medals | 10/3/2007 |
Q: ok Jason, I've got another question. medals- regulation standard and regulation anodized. ...
A: Mel: OK, the BS flag is now officially thrown on this guy. "Could" he have been an infantry ...
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| Branch Transfers | 10/3/2007 |
Q: I've always been interested in joining the Marine Corps. It's my dream. I know there is absolutely ...
A: E: Yes, that is possible also, but also be aware that PLC/OCS/TBS, are more physically demanding ...
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| Vision | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I am currently a senior in college and plan to attend law school in Fall '08. I am more than ...
A: Lance: I don't believe either your vision, or the colorblindness, will be a factor. JAG officers ...
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| transfer | 10/2/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if an irish soldier can transfer to the the marines,im in the irish army and was ...
A: Stephen: Generally speaking, you must be eligible to work in the United States to enlist into any ...
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| Marine Corps Basic | 10/2/2007 |
Q: My friends son is in Paris Island. He was supposed to graduate 5 Oct. I found out from my friend ...
A: Dave; No, the Marines don't allow you to 'quit'. However, if when he was recycled, he basically ...
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| medals | 10/1/2007 |
Q: ok Jason, I've got another question. medals- regulation standard and regulation anodized. ...
A: Mel: Well, you can't 'mix and match', in other words, if you were mini medals, you can't wear ...
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| Age limitations | 10/1/2007 |
Q: What is the age limitation to become an USMC officer? And what are the chances of being accepted to ...
A: Antje: Age limit is 30 at the time of commissioning. Yes, you will need a 4 year degree to be ...
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| Active duty or Reserve? | 9/30/2007 |
Q: I'm an 18 year old female and i just enlisted in the marine reserve. My problem is that i feel ...
A: Virginia: First, congratulations on whichever choice you make! Good job! This will really ...
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| NJP & getting rank back. | 9/30/2007 |
Q: 4 months ago my husband had a batallion level NJP. They degraded him from a SGT to a Cpl. He was ...
A: Cindy: It's going to depend on how the NJP was written, truth be told. If it said he would get ...
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| medal/ribbonqualification? | 9/30/2007 |
Q: served usmc 81-88 recieved a navy merit. unit citation for support of operations in beirut/multi ...
A: Mike: Sorry for the delay, wasn't on the computer all weekend. If you were never actually 'in ...
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| medals | 9/28/2007 |
Q: ok Jason, I've got another question. medals- regulation standard and regulation anodized. ...
A: Mel: Both standard and anodized full sized medals are authorized to be worn. Mini medals are ...
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| Wanting To Be A Marine... | 9/28/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm 18 years old from North Carolina...I was just wondering if I could join the marine core ...
A: Daniel: While it is a 'main' rule for most branches, the chances of service in the army are ...
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| Career moves | 9/27/2007 |
Q: I am currently trying to cross-train into a different career within the Air Force, but am not sure ...
A: Rick: The only move is the blue to green program, which involves the army. There are no other ...
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| Wanting To Be A Marine... | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Hey, I'm 18 years old from North Carolina...I was just wondering if I could join the marine core ...
A: Daniel: You might be able to enlist into the Marine Corps, but you'll have to check with a ...
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| MOS graduate with honors. | 9/26/2007 |
Q: My fiancée is in MOS 1142, electrical repair specialist. He has about two months left, and takes the ...
A: Erin: First, being homesick is natural and normal. Yes, it is possible he will get to pick ...
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| Marine sign enlistment | 9/25/2007 |
Q: We had no idea till he came home and told us. He was enrolled in college. He scored very high in ...
A: Tammy: Many parents experience the exact same things you do, but your son has decided to serve a ...
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| enlistment | 9/25/2007 |
Q: my question is this.I'am a felon and have a ged.I can't get a straight answer from a recuiter. ...
A: James: It's going to depend on what the felony is, and if you served time in jail because of it. ...
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| Why can't we join the army? | 9/24/2007 |
Q: Why can't asthmatic's join the army? I know that it would consider a lot of breathless training and ...
A: Tiffani: The extent of physical training involved, first. Also, it is not cost effective for the ...
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| Parental Consent | 9/23/2007 |
Q: My daughter is a Senior in High School and wants to enlist in the Marines right away in their ...
A: Martye: Ma'am, thank you! Yes, she might need a height waiver, but she should be fine. My wife ...
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| Transfer | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am an Airman (E-3) in the US NAVY. I have completed 2 years on my enlistment and have decided I ...
A: Drew: Yes, when you EAS, you would keep the E-3 and the time in service, but not the time in ...
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| MOS dependants | 9/23/2007 |
Q: Okay, my husband will be leaving for his MOS in 29 Palms the 25th of this month. The question is, is ...
A: Jamie: If you are asking if he will get liberty at night and on the weekend, the answer is ...
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| Transfer | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am an Airman (E-3) in the US NAVY. I have completed 2 years on my enlistment and have decided I ...
A: Drew: Right now, there is no way to transfer from the navy to the Marines. There is the "blue ...
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| dependany parent | 9/20/2007 |
Q: how do i become a dependant of my navy daughter? i need to live with her,i have health ...
A: Virginia: You'll need to have your daughter start the process at her level by going to her Yeoman ...
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| Marines and G.E.D. | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is more difficult to get into the marines with a G.e.d. rather than a high ...
A: Don; You'll need to talk to a recruiter about the GED at this point. Those rules change all the ...
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| USMCR Retired to Air Natinal Guard? | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I have spoken to local recruiters for the Air National Guard and was told that there were not any ...
A: Andrew: I think this is going to depend on several factors. I have heard of this being done, ...
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| Prior Service Medals and Ribbons | 9/18/2007 |
Q: My name is Eric Ernst, I was prior service Army and joined the Coast Guard in March 07. I am also An ...
A: Eric: First, thanks for your service. It's much appreciated. I checked the regs (online) and ...
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| soon will be AWOL | 9/18/2007 |
Q: my son had a week leave, but told us he had six. He has told us that he does not want to go back to ...
A: Evelyn: In six days he will be in 'deserter' status. At that point he'll basically be in deeper ...
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| switching from Marines to another branch | 9/17/2007 |
Q: my husband is currently a Marine. His EAS is Dec. 15th of this year. He is talking about getting ...
A: Gina: He could always request to be stationed at Camp Lejeune, which is also in North Carolina, ...
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| Eyesight and surgery in the USMC | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I depart 17 December 2007 for recruit training. My eyesight can see to a certain extent, but after ...
A: Chazz: First and foremost, it's "Corps", not "Corpse". If you use that term you will have a ...
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| resigning a commission and getting out of National Guard | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My son has 14 years National Guard, one tour in Iraq and is now a 1ST LT. He wants to get out of ...
A: Ma'am: Truth be told, I don't really know. My understanding is that officers can resign their ...
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| Change RE Code - ELS | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I had a back injury in boot camp and was put on an Rx that caused sleep walking. They had also ...
A: Julie: Yes, it's certainly possible, but it's going to take lots of documentation and time to do. ...
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| marine wants to volunteer | 9/13/2007 |
Q: My husband is a Lcpl in the usmc reserves. He signed as a reservist because the recruiters told him ...
A: Melanie: If he is now a reservist, he should be able to volunteer to go on active duty with ...
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| asthma | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I just obtained the medical qualifications to join the military. My son has mild asthma and ...
A: Mary: Sorry, he'll be disqualified from military service in all branches as well as the ...
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| Sniper and ROTC | 9/12/2007 |
Q: If I am in the ROTC during college can I still become a Scout Sniper after Basic Training? Thanks.
A: Victoria: Not sure what you are looking for here, sorry. If you mean a scout/sniper in the ...
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| GED | 9/11/2007 |
Q: i'm 16 and i'm considering getting my GED this summer. with a GED can i get into the Marines? i'm in ...
A: Andrew: First, you'll have to wait until you are 17, and then you'll have to have your parents ...
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| tranfering from navy to marines | 9/10/2007 |
Q: Mr. Grabill, I am a Petty Officer 3rd class in the Navy and have two years left including my ...
A: Seth: No, there is no 'blue to green' program for Marines. I had answered a previous question ...
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| Coast Guard Pay and Entry Level Pay Grade | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I've been searching around the internet to learn more about careers in the Coast Guard. I've read ...
A: Ray: First, I'm not in the Coast Guard, so my answers will be based on general military ...
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| joining the marines | 9/9/2007 |
Q: hey i have a question, that i need help with. I'm currently in the air force, and deployed to iraq. ...
A: Dan: Wow. You are a sniper in Iraq? That alone sounds like more than most people would be ...
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| Marine Recall | 9/9/2007 |
Q: My son joined at 17 came back 1yr ago and now going back on recall. Questions: 1) He will not be ...
A: Carmen: I assume from your question your son is in the IRR (Individual Ready Reserve) and has ...
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| Marine Corps PLC/OCC | 9/9/2007 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school and currently want to join the Marines to eventually work my way up to a ...
A: Paul: Math will play a role in college, and it will play a role as an aviator as well, if ...
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| Marine Corps PLC/OCC | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school and currently want to join the Marines to eventually work my way up to a ...
A: Paul: Yes, they will certainly play a part in getting accepted. The Marine Corps looks at the ...
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| Marine Corps PLC/OCC | 9/8/2007 |
Q: I'm a junior in high school and currently want to join the Marines to eventually work my way up to a ...
A: Paul: If you are going to try that route, then yes, you do have to attend a college, and ...
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| Getting my re code and seperation code changed | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I enlisted in the navy when i was 17. i was kicked out when i was 19 because when i went home on ...
A: Eric; You'll have to apply to the board of corrections of Naval records to have the RE code ...
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| risk | 9/7/2007 |
Q: my nine year old son is working on a homework project that intells jobs or careers with risk...he ...
A: Mandy: You might try looking for "Risk assessment pilot" or something along those lines. While ...
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| Air Force Sec Clearance Revocation threat? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I don't know where to go for this. I am not military so bear with me please. I have friend who is ...
A: Athena: LOL. No problem and no worries. You could certainly tell him that if someone calls his ...
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| Air Force Sec Clearance Revocation threat? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I don't know where to go for this. I am not military so bear with me please. I have friend who is ...
A: Athena: LOL. It was concise, no worries. Usually these things are discovered during periodic ...
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| Enlistment, WAANG, 11B | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I'm wanting to enlist in the Washington NG... I'm 20 years old, and I feel like I'm running out of ...
A: Moses: First and foremost (lecture) STOP DRIVING LIKE AN IDIOT. There, now that that is out of ...
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| Air Force Sec Clearance Revocation threat? | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I don't know where to go for this. I am not military so bear with me please. I have friend who is ...
A: Athena: I"m not an expert on security clearances, other than having held one in the past, but ...
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| reenlistment from Army to Marine Corp | 9/4/2007 |
Q: I am currently serving in the Army. My ETS date is Oct. 2, 2009 and it will end my 3 year Active ...
A: Adrian: No no no. They'll take you, just not at E-4. You might be guaranteed to make Corporal ...
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| unit awards | 9/4/2007 |
Q: Jason, I was attached to 24 Meu (Mssg - 24) from September 1991 - Sept 1992, what unit awards (if ...
A: Sylvester: From what I found in the unit awards manual, if you participated in "Provide ...
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| Diabetes | 9/4/2007 |
Q: My 21 yo son was/is in the AF ROTC program at Texas Tech. He was just diagnosed with diabetes and is ...
A: Sir: I would intially say 'doubtful'. The case you are referrring to was discovered after the ...
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| reenlistment from Army to Marine Corp | 9/3/2007 |
Q: I am currently serving in the Army. My ETS date is Oct. 2, 2009 and it will end my 3 year Active ...
A: Adrian: Yes, they take prior service with no problem as long as you have an Honorable Discharge ...
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| enlisted with checkerd past wanting to become an officer | 9/2/2007 |
Q: Mr. Grabill, I'm a Sgt in the Marines I want to be an officer but I don't know if its even ...
A: Sgt: Yes, you should. Talk to your career planner and he/she can lay out all the options you ...
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| Re Inlistment | 9/1/2007 |
Q: I got out in 98 with a Medical condition with my knees. My MOS was 0311. I was only in for a little ...
A: Daniel: Yes, repayment of the benefits will likely have to occur. It would be up to the VA as ...
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| PLC and Reserves | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Sir, My Marines Corps recruiter showed me a path to becoming an Officer. He told me that I can ...
A: Daniel: Hard choice to make, but if you really want to go the officer route, and pay for college ...
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| hi | 9/1/2007 |
Q: okay so i went to marines.com to get information to join i filled out this information thing for ...
A: Jasmine: Talk to a recruiter. The website is only for general information. It's going to ...
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| Re Inlistment | 8/31/2007 |
Q: I got out in 98 with a Medical condition with my knees. My MOS was 0311. I was only in for a little ...
A: Jason: If you were discharged under a medical discharge, you are correct, not only will you ...
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| UA or Desertion | 8/30/2007 |
Q: My son is UA and wanting out of the Marines. Believes if he turns himself in before being ...
A: Ma'am: First of all, let me say I have zero sympathy for deserters, OR those who go UA. I ...
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| Asthma and the Marines | 8/29/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend is interested in joining the Marines (or perhaps Army). He was diagnosed with asthma ...
A: Brandy: Sorry, no. The DoD recently changed the rules to prohibit ANYone from joining if they ...
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| autism and the army | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I am an Irish/US citizen living in Ireland. I really hope to join the US Army sometime soon. I am on ...
A: Conor: To begin with, your answer is incorrect in that you are assuming recruiters will just ...
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| Coast Guard deployment | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Jason, Can you tell me if recruits into the Coast Guard are going to Iraq after basic training to ...
A: Mischa: Yes, there are *some* coasties deployed to Iraq, on cutters and such. Not a big ...
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| Medical Disqualifications | 8/28/2007 |
Q: My husband (26)is looking into getting into the service. He was really interested in the Coast Guard ...
A: Julia: The ADHD meds may be more of an issue than the two repaired hernias, which should be ...
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| TMO move after Separation from Marine Corp | 8/27/2007 |
Q: How long do you have after separation from the MC to move and have the military pay for it? Is ...
A: Sarah: I believe there is a window but I have no idea what it is. Talk to TMO directly about ...
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| undecided | 8/27/2007 |
Q: hey im a junior in high school and i feel like im running out of time to decide on "what i want to ...
A: Mike: Talk to a recruiter and they can lay out some better options for you as well as what ALL ...
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| joining the coast guard | 8/24/2007 |
Q: Jason, my husband is 25 and in good health, he has always wanted to join the coast guard but he has ...
A: Amy: He'll need to talk to a CG recruiter to find out what his options are, he *may* be able to ...
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| Marines Desicions | 8/24/2007 |
Q: I am going into my senior year in high school and i can't decide whether i want to join the marines ...
A: Thomas: Your chances of becoming a fighter pilot straight from high school are "zero". You have ...
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| joining the Corp. | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Jason, I've never been part of the armed services. I'm 32 and dropped out of High School in '93 due ...
A: Mel: No, they won't take you at all at 32 if you have no prior military service. Here are the ...
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| joining the Corp. | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Jason, I've never been part of the armed services. I'm 32 and dropped out of High School in '93 due ...
A: Melvin: Without a GED or HS diploma, you are inelegible to join the Marine Corps at this time. ...
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| Past Med/OCS | 8/23/2007 |
Q: Mr. Grabill, I recently completed my master's and am looking at applying to Navy OCS. Seven years ...
A: Dirk: If you weren't on any meds, this shouldn't be much of an issue. A simple waiver should ...
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| bad conduct discharg RE 4 | 8/22/2007 |
Q: i was in the marines and had a bad conduct discharge is there any way to re up????? Rick
A: Rick: No. You may be able to have the discharge upgraded if you apply to the Board of Naval ...
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| RE-4 looking to re-up | 8/21/2007 |
Q: my problem is this... i had joined up with the army in '04 completed boot camp, had a week at home , ...
A: Moses: No. If you popped positive on a drug test you are inelegible to reenlist into the Marine ...
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| Marine Corps WSO Vision Requirements | 8/21/2007 |
Q: Sir, My name is Daniel and am currently in high school. My dream has always been to belong in the ...
A: Daniel: You'll need to talk to a recruiter on the officer side, who can fill you in on the exact ...
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| Re-enlistment | 8/20/2007 |
Q: If I am honorably or general under honorable terms separated from active duty air force will I be ...
A: Kris: Check with your career planner or retention NCO to see what it may be. Or, with your ...
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| BAH | 8/20/2007 |
Q: My husband just joined the marines, he leaves for basic next sunday. We have a 2 year old and we ...
A: Kristin: Yes, under the soldiers and sailors relief act they can't throw you out, but you are ...
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| Re-enlistment | 8/20/2007 |
Q: If I am honorably or general under honorable terms separated from active duty air force will I be ...
A: Kris: It will depend on what your re-enlistment code is. Usually, if it's anything other than ...
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| Marine Raiders | 8/19/2007 |
Q: In the book "American Military Patches", on the page of WW2 USMC patches, there is a patch of the ...
A: Willy: I've went through all my reference library, including the Marine Corps unit awards ...
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| If you change branchs do you keep your rank? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I'm thinking of joining the Army as a exactly for 2 years, then switching to the Marines when my ...
A: Ryan: Generally, yes, as long as you are an E-3 and below, you can keep the rank you've earned in ...
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| Marriage | 8/18/2007 |
Q: My fiance' is, at the moment, a recruit for the USMC and his recruiter told him not to get married ...
A: Katie: Well, that changes things, then. I still don't advise it (it's going to be extremely ...
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| hi | 8/18/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering what do i have to score to become a Mp in the Marine Corps and i was also ...
A: Jelissa: Speak to a recruiter in reference to the score for MP, those change from time to time, ...
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| Breech of contract | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I have been a Marine for over two years now with the first year being school and the second year ...
A: Richard: Those rumors are just that, rumors. FAP is a temporary duty based on the needs of the ...
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| more detaials | 8/17/2007 |
Q: how much do marines get paid a specific amount and how long do you have to be in before you may exit ...
A: Dezirae: I'd suggest first going to the Marines official website, www.marines.com . Once you get ...
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| Marine Raiders | 8/16/2007 |
Q: In the book "American Military Patches", on the page of WW2 USMC patches, there is a patch of the ...
A: Willy: I assume you mean Thurman's paperback book? The 704 patch is not mentioned in Smith, or ...
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| Marine Scout/Sniper | 8/16/2007 |
Q: i just have a few questions about the Marines. I'm planning on becoming a scout/snipe for the ...
A: Dylan: You should first concern yourself with completing Marine Corps recruit training, then the ...
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| Navy FMF Hospital Corpsman | 8/15/2007 |
Q: My question is regarding my son, who is about to graduate from Navy bootcamp. He signed himself up ...
A: Franci: I never had Corpsmen training with me so I really can't give you much insight on the ...
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| Balancing College with the Marine Corps | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I am a high school senior, and I have plans of attending either Stanford or an Ivy League school. I ...
A: Nick: Really going to depend on what YOU want to do, but if you have been accepted by Stanford, ...
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| more detaials | 8/15/2007 |
Q: how much do marines get paid a specific amount and how long do you have to be in before you may exit ...
A: Military pay scales are available on the internet, just use a search engine and type "Military pay ...
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| Can You Get Into The Air Force With A Criminal Record? | 8/14/2007 |
Q: One of my family members were charged with theft my shoplifting(misdemeanor) and she wants to go to ...
A: No. It shouldn't be an issue, but it will likely require a waiver. Have her talk to her recruiter ...
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| Thinking of enlisting son | 8/12/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if my son can enlist in one of the military branches. He was diagnosed with Bipolar ...
A: Nancy: No. If he is diagnosed as bipolar, he is disqualified from enlisting in any branch of the ...
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| Medical Problems | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I am a 26 yr old college graduate and am hoping to apply for OCS with the Marines. The problem I ...
A: Ben: There is always a chance, but it's going to be an uphill climb. You will require waivers ...
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| Alternate MOS??? | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I am a Marine my MOS is 2631 (LINT), however; I recently went on deployment in Iraq serving as a ...
A: Daniel: You may have been assigned the 0231 as a "billet" MOS in your SRB, or not. It really ...
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| ACL waiver for the marine corps | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I had the surgery almost 4 years ago. I joined the army back in 2005 right after I was cleared by ...
A: Brandon: Realistically, it will be up to the MEPS doctors, most of whom are civilians who find ...
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| my fiance | 8/10/2007 |
Q: this is really off your subject, but i figured you just might have an answer for me. this is dealing ...
A: Mariah: It's normal for recruits to get some liberty time right after basic training. Actually, ...
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| Enlistment in professional fields | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I was honorably discharged in 95, with RE-3P & JFL1. I have since gotten my bachelors and am ...
A: Brian: There are no waivers for asthma if it has occured after age 13. The RE-3 will also work ...
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| Fradulent Enlistment..Marines DEP | 8/10/2007 |
Q: 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 ...
A: Richard: If you were never officially charged, only arrested, and the case has been dropped, ...
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| RE-4 discharge, possible re-enlistment | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I was discharged form the Marine Corps in Dec 2005, with an RE-4 and a seps code of KBK1 (voluntary ...
A: Sean: You'll likely have to apply to have the RE code changed by the Board of Corrections of ...
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| coast guard | 8/9/2007 |
Q: my husband is wanting to join the coast guard but can we (his wife and kids go with him? also does ...
A: Brittney: No. How it works is that he enlists, then goes to coast guard boot camp. After boot ...
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| getting married in A school | 8/9/2007 |
Q: My Fiance is statioined in Groton Ct for his A school. He will be there for about 14 months, we ...
A: Ashley: You'll have to check with the navy to see if he can have dependents with him in A ...
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| marines | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i am interested in joining the marines but i didnt complete high school,do you have to have a ...
A: Eddie: The Marines will not enlist you without, at minimum, a GED. Even with a GED you will need ...
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| rejoining the Marines? | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I was in the Marine Corps from 2003-2007 and I complete my active duty with an Honorable discharge ...
A: Marquis: It will depend on what kind of discharge you receive and what your reenlistment code is ...
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| Marines' Crucible | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I have a young female friend who is finishing boot camp in Parris Island, SC. Three weeks ago, she ...
A: Jan: The Marines take all that into account when they run the crucible. However, as I ...
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| First Term reenlistment | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have a friend who is a first term Sgt in the Marine Corps and his EAS is Nov 2007. He tried to get ...
A: Roy: The career planner is correct. You can NOT get an adverse reenlistment code for refusing ...
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| USMC recruiting | 8/7/2007 |
Q: Grabill I was wondering if it's possible for me to join the US Marines. I live in The Netherlands ...
A: David: If you are a citizen then it shouldn't be an issue. Check with the embassy again and tell ...
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| getting married | 8/6/2007 |
Q: my girlfriend and i are engaged and i am leaving for boot camp oct. 15 and we are trying to figure ...
A: Jorge: You won't be able to. Picking a date this far in advance is pure folly, since you have no ...
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| BCD Discharge | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Can I get this upgraded? It has been over 20 years and I got it for AWOL
A: Rodger: You will have to apply to your respective service's correction board (For the Marines, ...
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| boot camp situation... | 8/4/2007 |
Q: my son is currently in boot camp with the marines and is not doing to well..he has signed up for ...
A: It's possible to change but it will depend on the needs of the Marine Corps at this time. Once he ...
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| Re Enlistment | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I was separated from the Air Force in 2003. I received an ELS and a separation code of 2C and JGA. I ...
A: Timothy: Persons discharged from the Air Force with an RE code carrying a prefix of "2" are ...
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| Age waivers | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I'm 43 years old and am wondering if I'm able to enlist in The Corps ...I'm of the understanding ...
A: Wesley: If you have no prior service, you are too old to enlist at this time, either officer or ...
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| entry level seperation | 8/2/2007 |
Q: my 20 year old son has been in marine boot camp at parris island 2 weeks . he just got done with 1 ...
A: Quite frankly, I'm probably the wrong guy to ask here. I think that your son should suck it up. ...
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| sep code JPD / RE-3 | 8/2/2007 |
Q: enlistment 09/15/83 separation 03/07/89 Net active service 5yrs 5mo 22days Honorable Discharge I ...
A: Lorenzo: If that RE code is what I think it is, you are in-elegible to re-enlist without getting ...
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| enlisting | 8/1/2007 |
Q: Me and a good friend of mine have been talking about enlisting in the Navy but are concerned it ...
A: Eddie: Chances are, no. You wouldn't be able to stick together. Talk to a recruiter to be ...
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| OCC and NCS | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I was told by a retired USMC LtCol that it is harder to attend OCC or PLC once you reach the age of ...
A: Brandon: I haven't heard of that program, either. I'd suggest talking to a recruiter to get ...
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| Switching branches | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I joined the Coast Guard in March of 2007 and I wish I would have joined the Air Force. Is there ...
A: Kenneth: Unlikely if you are on active duty. The Air Force at present is extremely picky about ...
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| Marine Corps PLC | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have wanted to join the Marine Corps for some time now but my parents are almost violently agaisnt ...
A: Mike: Enlisting in the reserves is certainly an option, but if you are already IN college, try ...
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| switching branchs | 7/28/2007 |
Q: Hi is there any way an indvidual can switch from the National Guard while in IRR to the marine ...
A: Alex: Yes. However, you'll have to complete USMC recruit training. Talk to a Marine Corps ...
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| asthma / inhaler use | 7/27/2007 |
Q: When I was 14 years old playing soccer, we were running football field lengths. I ran about 40 ...
A: David: You do have a chance for a waiver. If your use was one time only, and you can get a ...
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| re4 | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have a code of re4 on my record. I had 2 NJP's in two years was the reason for this code but i ...
A: Jason: Here's what you have to do: . Send a dd149 to BCNR for there review. You can get a dd 149 ...
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| Marine Corp | 7/27/2007 |
Q: My son is 18 and just graduated high school, he is going to join the Corp as soon as his medical ...
A: Linda: Counter-Intell is a "lateral move" only job. Meaning he has to be in the Corps for some ...
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| Collecting benefits such as my gi bill | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am just off of active duty from the marine corps.I'm trying to get ahold of a national guard ...
A: Cpl Santiago: I never had the GI bill, so I'd be the wrong person to ask. However, all is not ...
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| Coast Guard Info | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions reguarding jobs in the coast guard that I hope you don't mind answering. My ...
A: Sean: I'm not a Coastie and have never been one. My suggestion is to talk to a USCG recruiter ...
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| lat move to intel | 7/23/2007 |
Q: Jason, I am considering re-enlisting into the Intel field. How long is the school (enlisted)? What ...
A: Ron: I assume you mean USMC Intelligence. It's a good career field, promotes reasonably ...
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| medical waivers | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I am trying to enlist in the marines, but I have a long mental health record and have been ...
A: Ann: With your medical history, you will more than likely have issues in recruit training that ...
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| MOS | 7/22/2007 |
Q: First off I want to say thank you for serving our wonderful country! However I am here to ask a few ...
A: Amanda: Thank you! Here are the answers: 1. I believe it's 26 weeks. Possibly longer these ...
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| Joing the Marines at 17 | 7/20/2007 |
Q: My buddy and I are planning to join the marines. I am going to wait until after high school but my ...
A: Stephen: Tell your buddy the Marines WILL NOT take him without a HS diploma, and his chances of ...
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| Force Recon / ASVAB requirement | 7/19/2007 |
Q: here's the story - my brother enlisted in the Army to be a mechanic, but failed his ASVAB (he got a ...
A: Bernard: I am not aware of any ASVAB requirement for "Force", considering you can't just enlist ...
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| NEED TO KNOW | 7/18/2007 |
Q: GETTING MARRIED IN SEPT IM A E-2 IN THE MARINE CORPS JUST WANT TO KNOW CAN I GET HOUSING FOR MY WIFE ...
A: Brob: First, I am going to assume you are NOT a Marine yet, since you refer to yourself as an ...
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| I have decided to join the marines | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I have decided to join the marines because my grandfather was one and it would make him proud as ...
A: Daniel: As long as you can correct your vision with glasses, it's fine. Start working out and ...
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| Marine Corps Question | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I saw that you were a Marine and you could answer some questions regarding the Corps. So, I was ...
A: Josh: Have you talked with a recruter yet? They will be able to give you specific information ...
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| Joining the Coast Guard | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am interested in joining the coast guard and have a few questions about what a my career might be ...
A: James: Talk to a Coast Guard recruiter, who will give you the information that you are looking ...
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| delayed entry program | 7/15/2007 |
Q: My son joined the Marine Delayed Entry Program last August, he has a ship date of July 23,2007. ...
A: Margaret: The Gunny is correct, not the other DEP'ers. I would encourage your son to go at this ...
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| career question | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I want to join the marines...but i also want to be a sniper. Is there any way that i could get into ...
A: Adam: Your first step would be to talk to a Marine Corps recruiter, they will point you in the ...
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| Unit Patch | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I was stationed at Marine Barracks,NAS Agana,Guam in 1966. Ican't find a patch. If one doesn't ...
A: Chris: There is no unit patch authorized for MarBks Guam. You might try looking at the Sgt Grit ...
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| Navy Blue to Green program | 7/14/2007 |
Q: i joined the navy about 4 months ago and really am not impressed by the lack of physical training so ...
A: AOAR Hodgson: Blue to green is going from the navy/AF to the army. However, as I understand it, ...
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| few questions..... | 7/13/2007 |
Q: 1. According to the marine recruitment website training day 40 states maximum and minimum for the ...
A: Joseph: If the website says it, you can count on it. They don't post bad scoop on there. 1. ...
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| Joining | 7/11/2007 |
Q: My husband is 25 and wants to join the Marines. He says that since he has a tattoo on his neck ...
A: Jessica: If he has a neck tattoo, he's disqualfied from enlisting in the Marine Corps no matter ...
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| medical disqualification | 7/11/2007 |
Q: i went through asvab and meps in order to join the USCG. I was DQ'd do to poor eyesight. I was told ...
A: Ryan: I have no idea why the CG does it that way, but they do. You might try enlisting in ...
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| NEED HELP ASAP!! VERY IMPORTANT! | 7/10/2007 |
Q: HE IS DOING HIS MOS TRAINING NOW AND GRADUATES IN SEPTEMBER. THE PROBLEM IS MY PARENTS ARE BOTH ...
A: Haley: Doubtful. He would have to apply for a humanitarian discharge. Unless your parents as ...
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| Reenlistment Question | 7/6/2007 |
Q: Long story short: I was selected to attend Navy OCS as an NFO, but decided shortly b/f arriving that ...
A: Kevin: Ordinarily, I'd say your RE3K DQ's you from re-applying, but the military is always ...
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| Medical | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I really want to enlist in the Marines, I am 26 years old, I finished my associate of applied ...
A: Max: You'll need to talk to a recruiter to find out the details. It sounds like you will be ok as ...
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| changing MOS | 7/5/2007 |
Q: I'm currently in the reserves as a Radio Operator, but I want to change to a 03xx MOS. Do I have to ...
A: Saul: It's going to depend on two things. First, if your reserve unit has infantry, or there is ...
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| Marine Corps MOS field 02 and 9962 | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Jason, For MOS field 02, intel, what was your favorite part and why? Also, for parachutist, 9962, ...
A: Matt: 9962 is the MOS identifier for a "Marine Parachutist". It's not an actual MOS but rather ...
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| guaranteed contract | 7/4/2007 |
Q: my recruiter has been telling me about guaranteed contracts, but others are telling me that they can ...
A: Jeremy: The contract can change if you fail to meet the standards set by the contract. Say you ...
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| Marine Corps Aviation | 7/4/2007 |
Q: First off, nice name. Seriously though, I am going to be a freshman in college at the University of ...
A: Jason: IF you do get a guarantee, then it will be 'guaranteed', as long as you don't wash out ...
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| Marine Corp. job | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My son is in boot camp. He wrote home and said he was trying for Presidential duty? What does that ...
A: Darlene: Sounds like he is trying out for 8th and I, Marine Barracks Washington DC. They also ...
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| Re-enlistment for usmc reserves | 7/2/2007 |
Q: My name is Ken. I graduated from the corp in 1987 and am 38 years old. I completed ocs and my mos ...
A: Ken: You completed OCS? Were you an officer or an enlisted Marine? An RE-4 reenlistment ...
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| sniper and recon programs | 7/2/2007 |
Q: i know there are alot of questions you have to answer so i just want to ask for any information you ...
A: Kalub: It's a long and lengthy process for each MOS. Due to security issues, I won't get into ...
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| eye sight and the Marine Corps | 7/1/2007 |
Q: I am a 20 y/o college student ready to sign up for the Marine Corps. I am confident in everything ...
A: Kimberly: You don't need surgery before you go in the Corps. As long as your eyesight is 20/20 ...
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| Iraq Deployment | 6/29/2007 |
Q: Another quwstion, I Know sir. my plan to become an aviator( rotary in Marines) was to join The ...
A: Daniel: Even if you don't choose Infantry, the likelihood of deployment, even in the reserves, ...
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| Vision Requirments For Ratary Aviators in the Marine Corps | 6/29/2007 |
Q: For over six years sir, i've been considering a career in military aviation. In the last two years ...
A: Daniel: I believe going into the program you must have 20/20 uncorrected vision, even for helo ...
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| MARINE MP | 6/27/2007 |
Q: ALSO DO YOU THINK I HAVE A BETTER SHOT AT GETING MP IN THE MARINES AIRFORCE OR ARMY IAM ALSO ...
A: Shawn: If you get a guaranteed MOS contract, they will give you the MOS you want, as long as you ...
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| eyesight and marriage | 6/26/2007 |
Q: I will be marrying a man in two years who is headstrong on joing the Marines. He is close to legally ...
A: Brittany: As long as his eyes are correctable to 20/20 it won't be an issue. Once you are ...
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| Ribbon Identification Question | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Jason - I do not know what branch of the service or what time era, even. Having looked on the ...
A: Chris: Without a picture or scan it would be extremely difficult for me to even hazard a guess. ...
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| Marine Corps Intel Mos | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I am 23 with a BS in pre-law. I have been accepted to Law School and am currently registered to ...
A: Joseph: I absolutely loved being an Intelligence Marine. You get to do all sorts of interesting ...
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| honesty | 6/24/2007 |
Q: sir, i am sorry to keep asking you questions but you are the only one that gives me straight forward ...
A: Greg: You'll be sent to a unit either on the east or west coast and serve from there. Not sure ...
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| Surveying in the Marines | 6/24/2007 |
Q: First, thank you for your service in the Corps! I have a few questions, but first here is my ...
A: Brandon: The Engineer MOS would probably be closer to what you are looking for in that regard. ...
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| combat patch | 6/23/2007 |
Q: I am currently in the national gaurd. I served with the Marine Corps during Op. Desert Storm ...
A: Mike: First, believe it or not, prior Marines aren't authorized, by army regs, to wear USMC ...
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| Angelico | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a question. I've heard about a force recon team named Angelico or Angelco(not sure which ...
A: Melvin: They are called ANGLICO, which stands for "Air Naval Gunfire Liason Company". They are ...
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| Navy age limit/ join if out of country? | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I have a friend with a bachelor's degree in computers who lives in the Philippines. He would like to ...
A: Katrina: When the Philippines was a 'US territory', men could join the military with no problem, ...
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| Medical | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I'm hoping you can help me out here. My husband is a Chief PO in the Coast Guard he will hit 18 yrs ...
A: Lisa: It will depend on how the board rates him and if they determine that the condition is ...
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| College Credit hours + promotion | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I am 20 years old and have completed 2 years at a community college taking various classes. I did ...
A: Brian: Not sure why your recruiter wouldn't have a 'solid' answer for you. Programs change all ...
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| Medication | 6/20/2007 |
Q: I am considering listing in the Marines, but I heard that if I am taking any kind of medication I ...
A: Greg: I have no idea what the medication, or the condition, is, and therefore won't be able to ...
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| boot camp | 6/20/2007 |
Q: sir, is it true that 3rd battallion in boot camp gets more PT than the others or is it just a rumor? ...
A: Just a rumor. There are 4 total Battalions at Parris Island (one is all female). You have no ...
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| Backing Out | 6/19/2007 |
Q: A close friend of mine recently made the decision to join the Marines. Since then, some drastic ...
A: Alisha: He'll have to get in touch with his recruiter and go through the process. It won't be ...
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| Not your normal military question | 6/19/2007 |
Q: My question is regarding my fiancee who is currently a Sgt. in the Marine Corps. I'm just curious as ...
A: Samantha: No. That's crap. :) The Marine Corps doesnt 'teach' you to be unemotional. The ...
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| Son wants to be a marine | 6/18/2007 |
Q: My son wants to join the marines, in good shape (football player) short / stocky / very strong. Can ...
A: S: You'll have to talk to a recruiter, but he will probably tell him, and you, to stay in school ...
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| mp in marines | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i am a high school student enrolled in jrotc and i was wondering what the benefits of becoming an mp ...
A: Jacob: My opinion is if you are interested in a law enforcement career after military service, ...
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| military uniforms | 6/17/2007 |
Q: My question pertains to the proper disposal of my grandfathers Coast Guard uniforms. My grandfater ...
A: Katie: I always tell folks to try and keep them in the family if at all possible. If they do ...
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| re-4 | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i entered the service when i was young. I had two alcohol incident which i went to rehab ...
A: Jack: Then, you would first have to get your discharge upgraded, then appeal to have the RE code ...
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| re-4 | 6/17/2007 |
Q: i entered the service when i was young. I had two alcohol incident which i went to rehab ...
A: Jack: If you got an RE4 reenlistment code it will be extremely difficult to reenlist. It will ...
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| marine corps plc | 6/16/2007 |
Q: i have wanted to be a pilot in the military since i can remember. within the last two years after ...
A: Adam: No. I believe you can go PLC right from college. However, that policy may have changed; ...
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| Marine Officers | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I'm currently entering my sophomore year in college, studying to become an aerospace engineer. It's ...
A: Joe: First, it's your life. While your parents may not be supportive at this stage, if you go ...
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| From Army reserves to Marine Corps | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I"m a former Marine who is in the Active Army Reserve now, but I'd like to know how I can switch to ...
A: Cpl S: I should have made that clearer; if you have been 'activated' and are on active duty ...
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| Please Give Me An Answer | 6/14/2007 |
Q: at the time i was going through alot of things and stress in my life not only with the military life ...
A: John: There is not much you can do with an RE-4 code. You might try talking to a recruiter, he ...
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| From Army reserves to Marine Corps | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I"m a former Marine who is in the Active Army Reserve now, but I'd like to know how I can switch to ...
A: Cpl Saenz: As long as you are not on active duty with the reserves, the switch should be easy. ...
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| swim qual | 6/13/2007 |
Q: sir is it true that in boot camp if you are not infantry you do not have to jump into the pool with ...
A: Greg: No. Everyone has to swim qual in boot camp, with full gear etc. They do divide up people ...
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| uniforms | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Jason, I have a couple of question regarding pre-MARPAT uniforms. First - Desert. Which type of ...
A: No. It had to be ironed on by the individual Marine. Thus, you will find subtle differences in ...
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| Grades for the Marines | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I am entering my junior year in high school and I want to become a Marine, but I don't know what the ...
A: Brandon: The higher your grades are, the better you will probably do on the ASVAB test, which is ...
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| uniforms | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Jason, I have a couple of question regarding pre-MARPAT uniforms. First - Desert. Which type of ...
A: The Choclate Chip pattern (3 color) was used, as well as the "night desert" (dots). It depended on ...
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| Stepson at PI 'limbo'...we need help! | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Jason- My husband and I have a rather strange set of circumstances to ask you about...his son ...
A: Kristine: Yes, they do grant medical waivers, they do it all the time. If MEPS wasn't ...
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| Air Force With Past Asthma | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Im going into college next ywear, and I want to fly jets for my life. Its part of my goal to become ...
A: Kevin: If the asthma required medication after your 13th birthday, it's generally not something ...
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| Whether to choose Active or Reserve? | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I'm returning to MEPS this month, and I'm thinking about changing my status from Reserve to Active. ...
A: Active is probably the best way for you to go if you want the GI bill benefits as well as the other ...
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| marine corps high school diploma | 6/10/2007 |
Q: i wish to join the marine corps. i am 17, and don't have a diploma yet. but i want to join as soon ...
A: David: First and foremost, STAY IN SCHOOL. The Marines take almost nobody without a HS diploma. ...
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| just some mos questions | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I just have a few questions about different MOS'. I was looking at three different jobs right now I ...
A: Eric: Engineers train alot when they are not deployed. They not only build stuff, but blow it up ...
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| Stepson at PI 'limbo'...we need help! | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Jason- My husband and I have a rather strange set of circumstances to ask you about...his son ...
A: Kristine: I've never heard of this one, either. It sounds to me like he may have been having ...
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| uniform and medals | 6/8/2007 |
Q: Couple of questions. First, if a USMC officer decides to wear collar ranks in the field on his ...
A: Mel: My answers follow your questions: First, if a USMC officer decides to wear collar ranks in ...
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| enlistment | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I have allergies to nuts including peanuts and excluding wallnuts and pecans. Also to fish excluding ...
A: Mike: I doubt it. You'll need to talk to a recruiter to be sure, but if your allergies are ...
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| Should I? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Should i join the marines? im 17 really smart student and want to go to college to be a air traffic ...
A: Garrett: You have to make a choice, and that is, do you want the money, or do you want to be a ...
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| USMC Uniforms | 6/7/2007 |
Q: Like I stated before, I'm recently collecting memorabilia of the U.S. Forces. I have a few questions ...
A: Mel: Just FYI, I've been a military collector for about 30 years now. No, Marines wear no ...
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| Force Recon | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I'm starting a collection of Special Forces Memorabilia. I wanted to know if the Marine Force Recon ...
A: Melvin: No Marine Corps unit are authorized shoulder sleeve insignia or any other speciality ...
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| I have only one eye can I be in the Marines | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I have always wanted to be in the Marines. Iam esspecially interested in being a Marine Sniper. Iam ...
A: Tyler: Realistically, no. The military will keep you if you incurred an on duty injury that ...
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| marine officer mos | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I am considering trying to become a Marine officer and my question is about officer mos. In my ...
A: James: Thanks for the kind words. Basically, you've got it. Officers CAN apply for something ...
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| Going from TDRL from active Duty | 6/3/2007 |
Q: Heres the run down. In Sept 04 I lost the normal function of my left knee due to a shooting ...
A: Gary: First, I'd find out for sure if that is, in fact, what the RE code means. If it's wrong, ...
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| in writing | 6/3/2007 |
Q: i am a poolie right now and ship for boot camp in july. i am an admin marine. can they change my MOS ...
A: If it is in writing, on your contract, then it will happen. It has to be a guaranteed MOS school, ...
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| Becoming a Marine Fighter Pilot | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions about a career as a Marine fighter pilot: 1) I've read that a flight ...
A: Jack: First, if you get this chance and actually make it through all the required testing, ...
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| Reenlistment with bipolar history | 5/31/2007 |
Q: Grabill. I was in the USMC for 2 short years and was medically discharged (RE-3P to be exact) ...
A: In my opinion, as long as this has been controlled and you are off the meds, you have a shot. The ...
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| Fufilling a childhood dream | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have wanted to be a member of the Marine Corps since I was somewhere around 10, and I have just ...
A: Matt: This sounds like a waiverable condition. If the doctor just noticed something but you ...
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| Choices for my son | 5/30/2007 |
Q: My son has been so strong headed about joining the Marines, however I have suggested that he talk ...
A: Chris: First, he really should talk to a recruiter, but he will not be able to enlist with active ...
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| recon | 5/29/2007 |
Q: i am currently a DEPr in the US NAVY. i ship june 15th. a friend of mine just informed me that he ...
A: Drew; Not that I am aware of. However, because Recon Marines are typically dive qualified, the ...
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| changing over | 5/26/2007 |
Q: i am currently a us marine in the air wing, i want to change over to the army rangers, who do i get ...
A: 'Winger: Basically, you'll have to finish out your USMC contract, then re-enlist into the army. ...
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| contract reality | 5/26/2007 |
Q: i am a poolie right now and ship for boot camp in july. i am an admin marine. can they change my MOS ...
A: Greg: That's not something they normally do, but it CAN be done based on the "Needs of the Marine ...
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| marrying a marine | 5/24/2007 |
Q: My fiance is about to finish bootcamp, is he allowed to get married before he goes to his mos ...
A: Angelica: I'd advise that you wait, at least until he checks into the unit and gets settled. ...
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| MANY MANY MANY THINGS TO ASK!!!! | 5/24/2007 |
Q: MY BOYFRIEND AND I R SCHEDULE TO GET MARRIED N JUNE BUT HE IS TELLING ME THAT HE DON'T HAVE ANY DAYS ...
A: Delilah: No. The Marine Corps will not give him extra days of leave to get married or to help ...
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| marrying a marine | 5/24/2007 |
Q: My fiance is about to finish bootcamp, is he allowed to get married before he goes to his mos ...
A: Angelica: No, it's not something the Marine Corps encourages recruits to do. It's usually ...
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| marrying a marine | 5/23/2007 |
Q: My fiance is about to finish bootcamp, is he allowed to get married before he goes to his mos ...
A: Angelica: No. The military does not provide, at this time, additional money for you to go to ...
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| question on switching branchs | 5/21/2007 |
Q: what are the chances of me switching branches from the marine corps to the air fore because I'm ...
A: Matt: It depends on if the AF needs your particular job skill or not. If they don't, then the ...
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| Marines | 5/21/2007 |
Q: my name is Robert and I am interested in joining the marines. I think that I will go active duty but ...
A: Robert: First, I'd suggest you go here: www.leatherneck.com/forums and sign up. Every single ...
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| Secruity Forces | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I am a poolee in Seattle, WA. I leave for bootcamp on June 18th. I originally have a 0300 open ...
A: Sean: Marine Corps Security Force Company gets to do lots of interesting things. Well worth ...
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| USMC/OFFICER | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I am 26 years old turning 27 this November. I am enlisting in the Corps and shipping to P.I. in ...
A: Carlo: You will have to be selected for OCS, but there are other options as well such as a direct ...
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| Marine Reserve | 5/15/2007 |
Q: My son is a marine reserve and is on tmq and they are about to leave for 29 palms for readiness ...
A: Sounds to me like they just wanted to make sure he was ready and able to do what he'll need to do. ...
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| Marine Reserve | 5/15/2007 |
Q: My son is a marine reserve and is on tmq and they are about to leave for 29 palms for readiness ...
A: Phyllis: I have no idea what "TMQ" means. The Marine Corps will do everything they can to ...
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| joining the Marines | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I just tried to enlist in the USMC & was accepted. 3 days before I was to ship out to basic training ...
A: Peter: Try and talk to the SNCOIC at the recruiting district. He may or may not be able to help ...
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| do you have to be married to live off base? | 5/14/2007 |
Q: my boyfriend is a marine in Oceanside right now and I am thinking about moving out that way in Nov. ...
A: Krystel: He can live off post but it will be difficult as well as expensive. He will still be ...
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| Home of Record Moves | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I'm deployed right now, and I don't have access to anyone at a TMO office directly leading me to do ...
A: John: No. The Corps will move you only on PCS or EAS orders. Check with your Admin shop to be ...
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| NROTC | 5/11/2007 |
Q: It is really hard to find information on the USMC NROTC Scholarship. I am a Senior in high ...
A: Joshua: This is one you will have to take to a Marine Corps Officer recruiter. The regular USMC ...
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| off base housing | 5/10/2007 |
Q: i am a PFC in the marine corps about to pick up LCPL. i am currently in my C school and i will ...
A: PFC Faletogo: Good on ya! You will not be able to live off post and get benefits, unless the ...
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| Careers | 5/10/2007 |
Q: My name is Jennie and I am in the process of joing the Marine Corps through Contra Costa. I really ...
A: Jennie: Congrats on joining! Has someone actually said you couldn't be an aircrewmember? ...
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| someone who went awol | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I recently found out my ex went awol from the marines. I brought him home thinking he was just ...
A: Amanda: First, turn him in immediately. He's a scumbag if he went UA, and he's obviously proven ...
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| medical corps | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I am currently a nurse in the Air Force Reserve and for several different reasons, I have been ...
A: Jill: First, thank you for the kind words! As you well know, Marines are renown for 'taking ...
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| family / army | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I don't know if this is a rumor or a story i heard a long time ago but I was wondering, If a family ...
A: Paul: That was a possible draft exemption but an unlikely one. Another draft exemption was the ...
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| Asthma | 5/4/2007 |
Q: I have had asthma all my life but I haven't used my inhaler the last 6 months. I can run on the ...
A: Andrew: No. You shouldn't. Again, like I said before, if you do and haven't told anyone about ...
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| Asthma | 5/2/2007 |
Q: I have had asthma all my life but I haven't used my inhaler the last 6 months. I can run on the ...
A: Andrew: You are correct in being afraid of having serious legal issues. Asthma requires a ...
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| Marines or Navy? | 4/19/2007 |
Q: Hey Jason, I am really considering joining the military, but I'm not really sure what I want to do. ...
A: Joe: The SEALS are a great choice, nothing wrong with them..however, the training for a SEAL has ...
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| A couple of Marine questions | 4/18/2007 |
Q: I'm an High School student who has been interested in joining the Marines ever since my uncle told ...
A: First, it's not a bother, that's what I'm here for! Here are the answers to your questions: 1. Ive ...
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| marine question... | 4/16/2007 |
Q: hey jason, im 19 seriously considering the marines i just dont know too much about it, i heard of ...
A: Dave: If you 'don't want to take the chance of dying" then don't join the military. That chance ...
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| marine question... | 4/13/2007 |
Q: hey jason, im 19 seriously considering the marines i just dont know too much about it, i heard of ...
A: Dave; Active duty Marines serve full time. Reserve Marines go to recruit training, Infantry ...
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| enlistment | 4/12/2007 |
Q: I recently tried joining the military, passed the physical and test but was turned away for my ...
A: Micheal: It depends on what your criminal history is/was. Major felonies, no matter how far in ...
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| MOS | 4/5/2007 |
Q: My husband just finished MCT at Camp Pendleton, Ca. He just arrived in NC for MOS but was told his ...
A: Lori: Basically, because someone has to do it, and your husband was the one selected. "Needs of ...
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| Question about becoming a physician | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I am 26 years old and will graduate in May with a MA in wellness management and dietetics. ...
A: Grete: The Marine Corps does not have it's 'own' medical personnel, all of them are provided by ...
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| Re4 reinlist | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Hey jason, I was in the marine corps for 8 months, I never made it out of s.o.i. I was an 0311, i ...
A: Andrew: Realistically, I don't think your chances are good at this point. The combination of ...
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| re codes | 4/2/2007 |
Q: I was honorably discharged with a re-4 enlistment code,but at the time i was about to be seperated i ...
A: Keith: Possibly, yes. Did you have any Article 15's (NJP's) or Courtmartials? If so, that ...
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| Juvenille charges | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My name is rob I'm 17 years old and have parental consent and want to join the usmc. The only ...
A: Rob: 1. Yes, you'd have a much better shot going in, if you already had the HS diploma, if you ...
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| Juvenille charges | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My name is rob I'm 17 years old and have parental consent and want to join the usmc. The only ...
A: Rob: First, you'll need to speak to a recruiter, but you will have some serious problems with ...
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| can we live off-base? | 3/26/2007 |
Q: Okay. Thank you so much. You have really helped me out with my decisions. But I have a couple ...
A: He will have to talk to his recruiter about signing up. Also, signing up for this could easily ...
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| Daughter to Join Marine Corps? | 3/18/2007 |
Q: My daughter is about to graduate college (4 yr BS), has no ROTC. But is contemplating the Marine ...
A: Cherie: Good for her! Female officers 'do' very well in the Marine Corps overall. No, they ...
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| can we live off-base? | 3/16/2007 |
Q: You said the our benefits don't start until we get married. So when he goes back for combat ...
A: Tiffany: He will have a great deal more freedom when he goes to MCT, but, he will be in the ...
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| MOS 0231 | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I see that you have been an intelligence analyst for the last ten years. I want to join the Marines ...
A: Rick: I'm not sure where the 'additional MOS' comes into play, since 0231 is a primary MOS. ...
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| Becoming an officer | 3/12/2007 |
Q: This may be a foolish question, but can you become an officer while in the marines? Does it also ...
A: Jeff: Yes, you can apply to become an officer while already enlisted in the Marines. You'll ...
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| MOS | 3/12/2007 |
Q: Is the MOS decided for a person, or does the recruit/marine decide on their MOS? Also what is the ...
A: Jeff: No, you get to pick from whatever you are qualified for, based on your ASVAB scores. The ...
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| can we live off-base? | 3/11/2007 |
Q: You said the our benefits don't start until we get married. So when he goes back for combat ...
A: Correct, everything will be done when he checks into his new duty station, in this case, MOS school. ...
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| Questions | 3/11/2007 |
Q: I am currently in the Delayed Entry Program and I am currently trying to condition myself for the ...
A: Zachary: Suffice to say, you will do PT every single day at Recruit training, esp. at first ...
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| can we live off-base? | 3/10/2007 |
Q: okay thank you very much for your information. And I have really considered even before talking ...
A: Tiffany: Good, staying home until he gets his first duty station is the wisest course of action. ...
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| Husband with medical issues | 3/10/2007 |
Q: My husband is currently at Parris Island, S.C. as a potential Marine. There has been a problem, ...
A: Leigh: Chances are, yes. He will be medically dropped. They will make sure that is, in fact, ...
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| can we live off-base? | 3/9/2007 |
Q: Okay. Thank you so much. You have really helped me out with my decisions. But I have a couple ...
A: Tiffany: My answers follow your questions: 1.) Once he is done with his m.o.s. schooling, Will ...
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| can we live off-base? | 3/9/2007 |
Q: My name is Tiffany. My fiance is getting ready to graduate from bootcamp for the Marines on March ...
A: Tiffany: No, you will not be able to live with him when he is in his MOS school. He will be ...
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| Dependents | 3/4/2007 |
Q: currently we have one child and I'm pregnant again. I 've heard from alot of people that for every ...
A: Go to this website: http://www.dod.mil/militarypay/pay/bah/index.html It will tell you everything ...
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| MOS bait and switch? | 3/2/2007 |
Q: Son just completed MCT; halfway through he and 4 other Marines were advised they were getting MOS ...
A: Tom: While I understand your frustration, several things may have happened here. First, ...
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| MOS 0231 | 2/28/2007 |
Q: Good Morning, I am a Prior Service Marine looking to join the Marine Corps again. I would like to ...
A: Good news, the Corps is hurtin for 0231's. Try going to 'about.com', they have a good listing of ...
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| medical discharge | 2/28/2007 |
Q: My daughter is in 2 years at Camp Kleenex. 6 days prior to leaving for boot camp she was in ...
A: Laura: These all sound about like typical conditions, believe it or not, that many young Marines ...
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| test | 2/19/2007 |
Q: What is the best study guide I can get for the entrance exam to the U.S. Marines?
A: Owen: The ASVAB test is the same for all the services; you can get a study guide either from ...
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| USMC MOS | 2/19/2007 |
Q: my friend enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and he said rather than picking a MOS like ...
A: Anthony: The Marine Corps is going more and more in that particular direction,that way, they can ...
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| i have been despertly trying to join the military for 2 years | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I have been trying to become a marine for 2 years now and have been unsuccessful. i have repetitive ...
A: Stuart: The USMC Major is correct, they (the Marines) will only waiver so many things, and you ...
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| Joining the military as an officer | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am currently a 2nd year student in college and I've been thinking about joining the military for a ...
A: Jason: It makes perfect sense to ask questions, keep doing so! Wanting to travel, see the ...
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| Marine PLC | 1/30/2007 |
Q: I've been thinking about joining the marines as an officer. I did some research and came across a ...
A: Yes, I would say it's a very good way to test the waters. If you can locate a copy at your local ...
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| Military Photography | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I was looking into Combat photography as a possible career choice. I know that i would have to do ...
A: T.J.: The Marine Corps actually has a "Combat Camera" MOS job skill that you can directly enlist ...
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| reserves qualifications | 1/18/2007 |
Q: i read somewhere that you can't join any branch of the military except the navy if you have more ...
A: Curtis: In reference to dependants, it may be waiverable, it may not. You will have to check ...
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| enlist before becoming officer? | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I am freshman in college and am accepted for PLC next summer. However, I still struggle with 1) ...
A: Hopeful: If you have already been accepted to PLC, then GO. While you may 'want' to serve as an ...
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| Unit patches authorized by the army | 12/29/2006 |
Q: I recently transfered ovr to the army, and heard certain marine patches were authorized to be worn ...
A: Joshua: OK, here is the USMC patches 'scoop'. By Army regulation, only soldiers who served with ...
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| AWOL | 12/23/2006 |
Q: Hey my boyfriend went ua from the marines about a year before he was done. he was suppose to be done ...
A: Sara: My guess is, based on what you've told me, is he is now in "Deserter" status, which is ...
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| Marine Corps | 12/21/2006 |
Q: Can an ex Marine that was given a Discharge (do not know if honorable or dishonorable) become a ...
A: Yes, as long as the discharge was honorable. 42 is a bit old, but if the Marines service was 10 ...
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| THIS IS REALLY IMPORTANT IN NEED AN ANSWER ASAP | 12/10/2006 |
Q: im Jackie, 23 years old from manila, philippines. I'd just like to ask, i wanted to join the U.S ...
A: As a citizen of the Philippines, you'll have to get a visa/work permit to enlist, I believe. In the ...
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| another dog tag question, some uniform questions | 12/9/2006 |
Q: Is current rank not included on the Marine's dog tag? Was it ever? Are BDUs the same thing as the ...
A: Beth: No, current rank is not on the dog tag. It's never been included, as it would be too hard ...
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| marine reserves | 12/7/2006 |
Q: i was curious as to the time table of the MOS, and the School of Infantry. and would you give me ...
A: Curtis: First, I'd highly recommend the USMCR! You'll enjoy yourself, get paid, and even get ...
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| Marine Combat Patch | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Has there been a recent change to the Army regulation that now authorizes the wear of a 2nd Marine ...
A: Terence: No, well, not recent anyway. The army authorized those who served with the Marines ...
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| SNCO or NCO, current dog tag format? | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Are Gunny Sergeants NCOs or SNCOs? What is the difference between the two categories? Is there a ...
A: Beth: Gunnery Sergeant, (E-7) is a Staff NonCommissioned Officer, SNCO. SNCO ranks are SSgt, ...
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| marine reserves | 12/6/2006 |
Q: is the marine corp reserve similar to the army reserve? do you go to boot camp and then start ...
A: Curtis: Yes. The age limit is 32, I believe, at the top end, and 17 (with parental consent) at ...
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| A few questions.. | 12/3/2006 |
Q: Yes he is on Okinawa.. Camp Hansen. He seems to like it. of course he tells me it's the worst place ...
A: Ha! Of course he'd hate Hansen...everybody does the first few months..that's normal LOL. Bad news ...
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| A few questions.. | 12/1/2006 |
Q: My name is Stacy. my fiance is a Marine. he left in September to go to Japan for two years. recently ...
A: Ok, first, I'm assuming he's in Okinawa? It really doesn't matter, just curious. Anyway, yes, he ...
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| Getting charges waivered to join the Marines... | 11/30/2006 |
Q: On Jan. 10, 2005, I was sentenced to 2 yrs. defferred for the crime of criminal mischief. It was a ...
A: Pedro: You might be able to get a waiver for the charges, if that is the only thing on your ...
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| marines vs naval academy | 11/16/2006 |
Q: I am considering Marine PLC program vs Naval Academy with Marines option. Is Naval Academy offer ...
A: A tough choice to be sure. In the long run, the Naval Academy is the way to go, promotion and ...
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| safest | 11/15/2006 |
Q: Tank officer, AAV officer
A: Mr Edwards..you aren't going to like the response, so be forewarned..... Please don't take this ...
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| Medals & ribbons... | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I served 4 years active 95-99 in the Marine Corps. When you do the 4 years inactive, and ...
A: Mike: No, unless you are a drilling reservist (the one day IRR drills don't count) you don't ...
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| Which is a better service? | 11/3/2006 |
Q: I don't want to use the term "better" but i want to know which would be the best branch of service ...
A: Carlo: If you want to continue in the field of computer science, realistically, the Air Force ...
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| how should i go about trying to become a fighter pilot | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I am a freshman in high school and find myself often daydreaming about flying mach 2.0 going through ...
A: Bo: It sounds like you are well on your way to getting what you want! I'd suggest taking as ...
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| differences in marines and army | 10/27/2006 |
Q: 1.How are Marines different than members of the army? 2. Can you be drafted into the Marines or do ...
A: Gary: First and foremost, there hasn't been a draft in the United States since 1972. Therefore, ...
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| Marines | 10/24/2006 |
Q: So then his MOS can be guaranteed, and be put in writing? Would I have to demand it? The recruiter ...
A: It sounds to me like he is, in fact, getting what he wants, in that the contract is in writing, and ...
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| Army jobs least likely to be deployed. | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I am a recently married male with one step child and twins on the way. I am eager to join the ...
A: Derek: REalistically, ALL jobs have the potential to be deployed to Iraq. Expect this going in. ...
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| 0313 | 10/23/2006 |
Q: I am a private just out of boot camp and was wondering how I go about getting 0313 as my MOS. My ...
A: Mike: First, Semper Fi and congrats! Welcome to the Brotherhood. Second, whatever contract ...
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| WWII Pin | 10/20/2006 |
Q: My Father just passed away last week and Mother is distributing his WWII pins and medals between the ...
A: Certainly! However, I may step on your toes here; it would be better, if possible, to keep ...
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| marines | 10/18/2006 |
Q: I have gone to a marine recruiter, and I was told that I can get a guaranteed spot in the screening ...
A: Mike: Truth be told, these things change all the time. Check out this forum, it's great, and ...
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| military | 10/17/2006 |
Q: how can i still recieve benifits from the military if i got an honorable discharge. they never did ...
A: I'm not sure what you are asking here...if you have already been discharged, you 'may' be eligible ...
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| What colleges | 10/16/2006 |
Q: What colleges are available for someone looking to become a fighter pilot... I really need to ...
A: Thomas: Start with the Air Force Academy, West Point (believe it or not, you can transfer from ...
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| re4 re-enlistment | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I am 20 years old. Had high test scores, and am very active. I served one year in the Marines. I ...
A: Brian: Sadly, at this point, I do not believe there is much you can do. If you are on appellate ...
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| marines | 10/13/2006 |
Q: Ok I heard I while back the marine force recon guys are working for socom in one way or another. I ...
A: Mike: Yes, some Force Recon guys do fall under SOCOM. Others do not. Day to day (and, ...
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| deployment | 10/4/2006 |
Q: My husband is thinking about joiing the marines, and he is looking into policing. We were told that ...
A: Vanessa: I don't mean to sound harsh here, but it sounds like, based on what you've said above, ...
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| job | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Can I choose my job in the marines or do they choose it for me?
A: Erin: No, you get to pick your job, based on your ASVAB scores; the higher you score, the more ...
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| Coast Guard | 10/2/2006 |
Q: I would like to know how I could start training to be a Coast Guard. I love the fact that they risk ...
A: Bri: First of all, I think what you are doing is great! Believe it or not, enlisting in the CG ...
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| Marine Career Choices | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I recently graduated from college and was wondering what the possibility was for getting any ...
A: Joseph: Basically, when you go to OCS, it really does depend on how well you do overall, and ...
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| marriage and base housing | 9/19/2006 |
Q:
A: Stephanie: Yes, that is correct, you have to be married to get base housing. He won't get base ...
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| Marine career | 9/19/2006 |
Q: What are the benfits of the marines? What is the commitments you made in becomeing a marine? What ...
A: I'm not exactly sure what you mean by "benefits"....all the services have the same rates of pay, the ...
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| infantry officer | 9/19/2006 |
Q: If one was to do ROTC in college and wanted maximum chance to earn an infantry platoon leader ...
A: James: At this point, competition for Infantry officer billets in the Marine Corps is extremely ...
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| Marine and army | 9/10/2006 |
Q: my question is, what is the main difference between the united states marines and the army? I mean ...
A: : Basically, the two are entirely different; the Marines are an "Expeditionary force", which ...
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| Answer this question | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I asked you a question that you can't answer. You can't maybe contact someone to get the answer?I ...
A: Fred: Ok, here's the deal. No, I can't call someone, simply because I don't have that type of ...
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| air force ranks | 9/2/2006 |
Q: i have a friend who says she is a staff sgt. i looked at her id and it says that she is an airman. ...
A: Airman is at the E-3/E-4 level in the Air Force. That having been said, tho, it's possible she just ...
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| Awards Earned | 8/14/2006 |
Q: I a Marine that participated in Desert Storm 1990-91. I'm interested in creating my shadow box, but ...
A: Ro: First, apologies for not responding sooner, I never got the email telling me about your ...
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| Becoming a parachuitist | 8/13/2006 |
Q: Im planning to get into the marines and into a unit that works with parachuit jumps. I tried to do ...
A: Brian: First, apologies, I didn't get your email until today, that I had a question. Home ...
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| Life In Force Recon | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I was woundering if you could tell me what life is like in the marines Force Recon while not ...
A: Randy: When not deployed, they train train train train. They go to different schools, and ...
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| Pullup trouble | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I am a sophmore in highschool, i can run till the cows come home, but i have a huge problem, I can't ...
A: Tony: No, there really isn't a 'daily' workout plan I can give you, except, start working on ...
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| how to become a marine sniper? | 8/8/2006 |
Q: i was interested in joining the usmc. the area i really thought about was a scout/sniper. what are ...
A: Cody: Your best bet is to talk to a USMC Recruiter, but I can tell you that you'll more than likely ...
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| a few questions | 7/18/2006 |
Q: Hey there, I was hoping you could answer a few questions I had. First, what is a typical day of ...
A: Darren: Basically, your friend is going to be busy for the next 13 weeks. There is no 'typical' ...
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| marriage? | 7/17/2006 |
Q: i am looking to go into the Marine Corps after graduating from college, and my future wife is ...
A: Brian: Realistically, the Corps won't have a problem with it, but being stationed near one ...
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| Need Help. | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Im 15 and Im in NJRITC but I know what I want my career to be. I want to be a USMC JAG officer but I ...
A: Sean: If you choose the Marines, you will have to complete OCS and TBS (officer boot camp). ...
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| 0231? | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I've enlisted in the Marine Corps, with an 02 contract. Since I will be an 0231, I'm curious as to ...
A: Jon: First, congrats on enlisting! And, the 0231 MOS is alot of fun; you could end up in a ...
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| Sniper eye sight requirements. | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I'm looking into joining the marines. One of the areas I'm interested in is Marine Sniper. I am ...
A: Howard: As far as I know, you cannot be color blind and qualify as a Sniper. However, that ...
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| Life as 2nd Lt. | 7/10/2006 |
Q: Jason, My son is a firstie at USNA. He is in Quantico, at Leatherneck camp, as I write this. His ...
A: Rob: Combat Engineer 2nd Lt's typically lead a platoon of Marines, many not much younger than him ...
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| New group working with socom? | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I asked a question a while back about the marines. Well i decided to join and im currently studying ...
A: John: They are no longer called Det 1 as far as I know. The Marines now are attached to SOCOM, ...
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| Free College | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Jason, This is LCPL Robinson. I did a tour of Fallujah, Iraq from July 2005- Feb 2006. While on ...
A: Hey, LCPl Robinson. That's a first for me on hearing that kinda scoop. You might try googling ...
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| Marine Corps | 6/14/2006 |
Q: HI My name is Shawn Edwards Im 17years old and a senior in high school my plan is to go to Norwich ...
A: Mr Edwards: Yes, every Marine is a rifleman. There are plenty of other officer jobs out there, ...
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| I have a couple of questions for you if you don't mind answering for me | 5/28/2006 |
Q: Can you enlist for 2 years? What do women usually enlist for? Is the field medical service ...
A: You are better off talking to a recruiter, they will have the right answers for you... I don't ...
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| Marine Recon | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I ve already talked to several recruiters and they told me different stories. I talked to the one ...
A: Gabriel: No, you don't have to have college credits. You do, however, have to score above ...
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| So as long as i sign in to... | 5/6/2006 |
Q: So as long as i sign in to guarantee my self in the infantry, ill be put in it? Or i have a greater ...
A: Joe: So as long as i sign in to guarantee my self in the infantry, ill be put in it? Or i have a ...
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| I was wondering about the... | 4/18/2006 |
Q: I was wondering about the tattoo policy in the marines. I was looking to join and im also looking to ...
A: John: I'd advise against getting ANY tattoos until you've been in the military awhile. Don't do ...
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| Marine DIs | 4/10/2006 |
Q: im goiung into the Corps and i wanted to know how to become a Drill Instructor. If you can help me ...
A: Zack: You'll have to spend at least 4 years in the Corps before you try to become a Drill ...
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| Im was trying to find a recruiter... | 4/7/2006 |
Q: Im was trying to find a recruiter near were I live. I found one that was pretty far away and one ...
A: First, congrats on considering a Marine career. My wife is a former Marine, and very proud of her ...
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| Choosing | 4/4/2006 |
Q: I'm confused. I want to be a Marine. I looked at the Army first because i was pretty sure i ...
A: Mr Betts: If being a Marine is your top priority, then tell the recruiter that, and go from ...
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| Reenlist after an OTH in 1994? | 4/3/2006 |
Q: After serving in Desert Storm/Shield I started my reserve duty with the USMC. After missing a few ...
A: Wayne: On the face of what you've told me, my initial answer is to say "Yes". However, your ...
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| Prior Service Marine Options | 3/27/2006 |
Q: I am a prior service Marine and have been out for 2.5 years. I have decided to come back into the ...
A: Justin: First, the Intel field is hurting for people, so it's a good choice for a lat move. ...
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| a career choice. | 3/22/2006 |
Q: lets see i decided to join the marines last year im 18 now, my plans was to marrie my current ...
A: Chris: Yes, the Marines would still be a good choice. Attending college is fine, but how are ...
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| My son wants to join the marines,... | 3/7/2006 |
Q: My son wants to join the marines, but i dont know what exactly he wants to do. i mean he said he ...
A: Force Recon is an infantry job, but it's not something you can enlist directly to do. It takes ...
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| who in the marines get those... | 3/3/2006 |
Q: who in the marines get those swords. is it just the officers who get them?
A: Jason: No, Enlisted men/women also rate to carry a sword at Full Dress functions, and when ...
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| Joining With Cystic Fibrosis? | 2/7/2006 |
Q: I have always been interested in joining the military since I became a freshman in High School. I ...
A: Jon: It is my understanding that you will not be able to enlist, however, you really should ...
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| records | 2/4/2006 |
Q: Jason, I have asked you ?'s before and I have another. I got off active duty in 1991 and I would ...
A: Go here: http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records/get-service-records.html ...
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| Son Wants To Serve | 2/2/2006 |
Q: Jason, I'll preface this by saying my 17 year old son graduates this year and is desperate to ...
A: First, let me congratulate both you, and your son. Both on his yearning to serve his country, and ...
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| Reservist Combat Engineer | 1/5/2006 |
Q: I've been considering the Military for quite some time.. I've switched interests from the Army ...
A: Ok, here goes. Hopefully, I can help some. The USMC Combat Engineers are both builders, and ...
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| Combat patch | 1/3/2006 |
Q: Jason, I spent six years in the Corps and am now in Iraq with the Army. I want to know if there is ...
A: Ok, this is screwed up, but according to army regs, if you were a soldier serving attached to 2nd ...
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| what exactly do the marines... | 12/6/2005 |
Q: what exactly do the marines force recon do? r they easily comparable to the navy seals or delta ...
A: Tim: Marine Force Recon are not easily comparable to Navy SEAL teams or Delta, because they all ...
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| Joining the Corp | 11/28/2005 |
Q: Jason, I've been in the military for almost 10 years. 4 years USN and almost 6 USAF. I'm now ...
A: Keith: Sorry for the tardiness of my answer; my home computer didn't get the email telling me ...
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| enlisting in marines | 10/6/2005 |
Q: my son in 20 - he has a re3 code from a discharge from national guard - but he never finished boot ...
A: Cindy: No, the recruiter seems to be telling the truth. If your son never went to boot camp, he ...
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| Can I join the Marines if I have laser eye surgery? | 10/2/2005 |
Q: Right now I'm 16 and I'm in the eleventh grade. I've already decided that I want to enlist in the ...
A: this is one I honestly don't know. I know the air farce..oops, "Force" is about 20 years behind the ...
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| US Marines | 9/12/2005 |
Q: my name is Eric Mizener. I am a high school student in Lee's Summit, Missouri. I am doing somthing ...
A: Eric: Go to the Marines website at www.usmc.mil and all of these (and more) questions will be ...
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| Uniform | 9/8/2005 |
Q: I am wondering why the US flag is backwards on the sleeves of soldiers. Is this so that when they ...
A: Chris: Sorry for the delay in answering the question, been working overtime doing hurricane ...
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| you said most of the time... | 9/7/2005 |
Q: you said most of the time you get deployed for 6 months and then back for 9 months. But operational ...
A: Mike: The average time an infantryman spends deployed in an operational unit is 9 months out of ...
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| Hello again,
could you... | 9/2/2005 |
Q: could you tell me how often and for how long i could be expected to be deployed, if i was in the ...
A: sorry for the delay, been covering shifts for guys doing hurricane relief.. Deployment times ...
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| i am planning to join the... | 8/28/2005 |
Q: i am planning to join the marines. i think im going to enlist for 4 years. first of how likely is ...
A: I think your chances of getting Infantry are pretty good. I wouldn't stress too much over that one. ...
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| Snipers, and Security Interviews. | 7/10/2005 |
Q: I was wondering, do Marine Corps Snipers have to attend a Security interview? And if they do, what ...
A: Jesse: Marine Snipers not only must do a background check, they must pass multiple other tests, ...
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| dear mr. grabill
i am doing... | 5/31/2005 |
Q: grabill i am doing a school project on the US Marine Corps and i want to ask someone who has ...
A: Kevin: First, I apologize for the delay in answering your question, having computer troubles. ...
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| Dress Blues | 4/30/2005 |
Q: How does a Marine recruit obtain dress blues? Does he have to pay for them or are they freely ...
A: Dan: The only way to get Dress Blues coming out of Recruit Training is to be the Platoon ...
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| Army uniform | 4/13/2005 |
Q: Do you by chance know the reg. # for wearing that combat patch? Thanks for your first answer SGT. ...
A: Hey Sgt T: I looked it up, and typical of how screwed up the army is....get this: The reg is AR ...
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| Army uniform | 4/11/2005 |
Q: Can the 1st Mar Div patch be worn as combat unit designation on right sleave of U.S. Army BDU's? ...
A: Hey Rick! Yep, you can wear a 1st MarDiv subdued as a combat patch on BDU's, as well as the Army ...
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| Regrets? | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I apologise for asking this, it may sound somewhat rude, but do you regret joining the Marine Corps? ...
A: Jesse: Nope, don't regret it for a second. Best thing I ever did. I still correspond with the ...
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| Officer benefits | 3/6/2005 |
Q: I am deciding on either enlisting or becoming an officer in the USMC. Do the Marines offer the same ...
A: Dan: If you have no college at present, you won't be eligible to become an officer until you do ...
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| 2531/ 0231 | 3/6/2005 |
Q: My name is Erik Jacobs and I'm a Sergeant serving with the MFR Band New Orleans. I've served as a ...
A: Erik: Personally, I'd stay away from Field Radio Operator. Waaay too much down time for my ...
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| marines | 3/1/2005 |
Q: i want to know about the types of career choices in the marines . im doing a research report on ...
A: Teresa: You can pretty much do anything in the Marines; as a female, you can be a firefighter, ...
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| ROTC | 3/1/2005 |
Q: I'm very interested in becoming a Marine Corps infintry officer, or Avaition officer. However, first ...
A: Jesse: My answers follow your questions: I'm very interested in becoming a Marine Corps infintry ...
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| Marines or Army? | 2/25/2005 |
Q: Then I will, be a Marine.. However, I want to look at becoming an officer.. I want to be an officer, ...
A: Jesse: You haven't wasted my time. Sorry it took so long to get back with you on this question, ...
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| OCS ROTC Marrage? | 2/24/2005 |
Q: Alright, I want to join the Marines.. However in doing so, I would like to be an officer.. All 3 ...
A: Jesse: Officer life and housing is much better than that of the enlisted. So, if that is the ...
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| Marines or Army? | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I'm so glad to have finally found someone who may be able to answer my question. Alright, basically ...
A: Jesse: Basically, when I first considered the military over 20 years ago, I was looking at the ...
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| hi im just wondering about... | 2/21/2005 |
Q: especially if i ever get into special ops. Also I no the marines get vacations but not if your in ...
A: John: The standard enlistment contract is 8 years, 4 on active duty and 4 inactive. Marines get ...
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| hello again im pretty sure... | 2/7/2005 |
Q: but i want to finish college first, im trying to get a better idea of what exactly im looking at ...
A: Nick: I've been on vacation, just getting this question. You can't sign up for 4 years, the ...
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| I was thinking of joining... | 1/31/2005 |
Q: I was thinking of joining the marines but would like to know how often I would get deployed. I ...
A: Nick: You won't like the answer. Marines deploy, it's a fact of life. They deploy these days ...
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| finding a Chaplain | 1/31/2005 |
Q: I have a son in the Marines who is stationed in Iraq. He has had some problems before leaving to go ...
A: Andrea: His unit should have a chaplain assigned. If he is on Active Duty, the Marine Corps ...
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| Marines in general | 1/28/2005 |
Q: I need information on the US Marine Corps for a High school research paper i am doing for my English ...
A: Blake: Life the in the military can basically be explained by the old saying, 90 percent boredom ...
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| I want to join the marines... | 12/16/2004 |
Q: I want to join the marines an get into the infantry, but I just found out about my fathers illness, ...
A: James: Based on what you've told me, I would not join the Marines at this time. Simply put, you ...
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| mos' | 12/7/2004 |
Q: I was wondering if you had a good idea as to what decent jobs there are for women in the Corps. My ...
A: Nikki: I can understand not wanting a desk job. The Marine MP program is a good one, there are ...
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| going to iraq | 12/4/2004 |
Q: i'm not sure if you would know this or not but i'm getting ready to go to iraq in 2 months, i'm ...
A: Hey Mike: Sorry for the delay in answering, computer is screwing up lately so I'm missing some of ...
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| Contractors | 11/16/2004 |
Q: Sir- Could you give me a lead on some of the civilian contractors doing business in Iraq and how to ...
A: Adam: There are several places you can check out jobs in Iraq; www.work.com is one, using ...
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| Careers | 11/12/2004 |
Q: Sorry sir, but I might be emailing you alot, considering there are several questions that I have but ...
A: Ryan: No need to apologize! Heck, I enjoy answering the questions and helping people. Sorry ...
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| Careers | 11/11/2004 |
Q: What careers are open to those whose enlistment service time is up. Example: Navy Seals- Seabeas- ...
A: Ryan: This is kind of an open ended question, so the answer will be as well. Basically, ...
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| duties | 10/26/2004 |
Q: What do the marine do? Whats the hardest part of that occupation? What do you need to joind th e ...
A: Karime: Marines are an elite military organization, given the responsibility to serve "as the ...
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Q: I know that both Kerry and Bush have very clearly stated that under their jurisdiction there would ...
A: Amanda: Basically, the start up costs would be in multiple places. First, you have the ...
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| I know that both Kerry and... | 10/19/2004 |
Q: I know that both Kerry and Bush have very clearly stated that under their jurisdiction there would ...
A: Amanda: Well, the answer isn't simple, that's for sure. However, we have less than 90 percent of ...
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| about STA platoon | 9/29/2004 |
Q: I've been in the corp for a year now, i'm serving in the infantry as an 0311. My question is about ...
A: Mike: Sounds like you are in good shape to do the STA indoc. The indoc is usually run very ...
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| Medals | 9/27/2004 |
Q: I am a junior high school teacher and we are learning about WWII. We are searching the internet, ...
A: Miss Miller (and class): Sounds like you are really getting into the WWII stuff...most classes ...
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| Recruitment | 9/1/2004 |
Q: With the current state of politics and anarchy, is it possible to join the US Marine Corps, even ...
A: Cliff: Yes, it is still possible. Just contact the nearest USMC recruiter if you are stateside. ...
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| Navy Ranking/Rating | 8/30/2004 |
Q: My grandfather served in the navy from January 1944 to October 1945 as an F2. Can you tell me what ...
A: Nicole: Did you get that rank off of his discharge, or old paperwork, or by word of mouth? The ...
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| qualifications | 8/12/2004 |
Q: I have a couple of questions about the Marines. I'm 17, and I'm a female. I am giving it great ...
A: Kimberly; First, apologies for not answering you sooner; been working overtime in my other job, ...
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| company honorman | 7/27/2004 |
Q: A distant friend of mine just graduated from Marine boot camp and was given the award of "company ...
A: Lisa: Company Honorman is basically the best Marine Recruit out of his entire company. That ...
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| promotions | 7/16/2004 |
Q: which mos has faster promotions, marine security forces and FAST or infantry units?
A: Luke: Considerng both are "Infantry" units, promotions are about the same. You must carry an 03 ...
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| deployments | 7/15/2004 |
Q: who gets deployed more, marine security forces and FAST or infantry units?
A: Luke: Tough question these days. Right now, I'd have to go with the Infantry Battalions. FAST ...
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| Married with a child | 6/18/2004 |
Q: My wife is now pregnate and I have been very concerned if there is going to be a problem. I am ...
A: Sean: I don't see where this would be a problem. You need to let your recruiter know, and also ...
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| Qualifications | 5/17/2004 |
Q: I know you are a marine, so I am not sure that you will know the answer to this. I am seriously ...
A: Devin: First, I have to try and talk you OUT of the rangers.... :) Try the Marines! ...
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| industry vs. military | 5/15/2004 |
Q: What I meant was that most big companies route execs all over the company before they get to be CEO. ...
A: David: What you speak of is known as "jointness" doctrine, and the military has been practicing ...
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| generals | 5/14/2004 |
Q: Why is a 3-star general a lieutenant general and a 2-star is a major general? confusing, since a ...
A: David: Lt General ranking higher than a Major General is basically just long tradition. George ...
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| identify 101st airborne medal | 5/10/2004 |
Q: Jason, Thank you for excellent answer. I assume "Arcom" is the larger pentagram medal? Yes it is a ...
A: Wes: Yes, the "ArCom" is the larger pentagram shaped medal. "ArCom" is just an abbreviation of ...
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| Marines | 5/8/2004 |
Q: I have a close cousin (he practically my brother) in Iraq as a Marine stationed slightly west of ...
A: Christine: First, thank you for wanting to support the troops overseas. It means alot, believe ...
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| identify 101st airborne medal | 5/8/2004 |
Q: Realize you aren't airborne expert. Can you still help identify this medal from vietnam 101st ...
A: Wes: Actually, medals and insignia are one of my specialties. The medal you describe, with ...
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| DEP | 4/2/2004 |
Q: What are some of the benefits of the delayed entry program? Do i get paid for being in the DEP?
A: Luke: No, you don't get paid for being in the DEP. You will, however, be granted some access to ...
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| Marine Colleges | 3/31/2004 |
Q: When I get out of high school I want to go into the Marines I was wondering about how the marines go ...
A: Tiffany: The Marines do not have a service school that is "just" for them; usually they go to ...
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| Marines Pilot | 3/15/2004 |
Q: I just had a few questions about flying in the Marines. I attend Wentworth Institute of Technology ...
A: Mr Coyle: The criminal waivers shouldn't be a problem, as long as they are now cleared from your ...
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| colors | 2/13/2004 |
Q: I'm doing a research about the meaning of colors in the army. I hope you can tell me why are your ...
A: Liat: OK, I'll try my best on this one, service by service: First, the Marines, since that is ...
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| authority at civilian installations | 1/23/2004 |
Q: Who do soldiers assigned long-term to guarding a civilian facility (like, a lab where sensitive ...
A: Tim: First, apologies in taking so long to answer your question...been working overtime due to ...
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| Career Choice | 1/19/2004 |
Q: If I were planning on becoming a Marine Corps officer, specifically in a Force Recon or MEU(SOC) ...
A: Branden: Since Force Recon is an Infantry MOS, Physical Education is probably the best bet. ...
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| Career Choice | 1/18/2004 |
Q: Is there any way to become a SEAL through the Marine Corps and if so, would you remain part of the ...
A: Branden: No, if you wish to try out for the SEAL's, you have to join the Navy. SEAL training is ...
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| Officers | 1/9/2004 |
Q: I think about joining the military everyday. But one reason why I haven't yet, is that I am in ...
A: Neal: First, see if your college has an NROTC, which is the Navy version of ROTC. If not, check ...
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| Leaving | 12/9/2003 |
Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer this question, but perhaps you'll know the answer due to ...
A: Luke: I'm not quite sure what you are looking for on this one, but I'll try my best. There ...
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| interview | 11/21/2003 |
Q: my name is Kevin. My school is doing a career project, and for mine i chose to do USMC. I really ...
A: Kevin: Here are the answers to your questions! 1)How old do you have to be in order to enlist? ...
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