Question from the old lady...

[AdamGeorge311]

This is concerning my wife - She wants me to be in one piece on account of our boys - I want a combat MOS personally, but I told her that I will first try for Intel (I take the ASVAB weds; I have to go Reserve route and then Active later because of three dependents. I don't mind due to I have 1 year of school left.)

My question is: what MOS' are available that can put me in an area of ops. where I might see or at least have the opportunity to volunteer for front line duty.

I feel I have a better chance at becoming a lifer as an officer with these types of experiences - to be honest I'm just glad I have a shot at the title - but I want to stay in!

(Dont know if it matters but: I'm 23, Polysci major with 2 strapping boys: recruiter is willing to work with me to fill reserve spot and stated that it is *possible to go to active duty)

[Lisa 23]

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DET CO F 2ND BN 23RD MAR REGT 4th Marine Division
BLDG 1032, 5095 RANGE ROAD
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NV
Zip Code: 89115
Phone Number: 702-632-1518
Website: http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/4thMarDiv/23rdMar/2ndBn/ (http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/4thMarDiv/23rdMar/2ndBn/)



BULK FUEL TRANSPORT PLAT GS MT CO 6TH MT BN 4th Marine Logistics Group
BLDG 1032, 5095 RANGE ROAD
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NV
Zip Code: 89115
Phone Number: 702-632-1518
Website: http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/4thMLG/6thMotorTransBn/ (http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/4thMLG/6thMotorTransBn/)



DET HQSVC CO 6TH MT BN 4th Marine Logistics Group
BLDG 1032, 5095 RANGE ROAD
City: LAS VEGAS
State: NV
Zip Code: 89115
Phone Number: 702-632-1518
Website: http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/4thMLG/6thMotorTransBn/ (http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/4thMLG/6thMotorTransBn/)

[josephd]

Yes it i possible to go active duty from reserves but let me tell you right now that it is a long drawn out process and the fact that you have 3 dependents is gonna slow it down and hinder it even more.

I have been through the process twice now only to be denied from the active duty side. And I am single with no dependents.

Also your MOS choices will be somewhat limited to what is available in your area/state. Look at what softballcatch posted above me

[crazymjb]

At this stage I wouldn't be all super-moto about definitely being a "lifer." I think being away from your wife and kids is going to be harder than you are expecting, and will make you question if you want to turn it into a pattern throughout their childhoods. I've known a lot of "lifers" who are counting down the days until their EAS. They are by no means bad Marines, but 20 years with the Marine Corps takes a very unique person.

If you want "front line duty" I'd suggest either going 03 or trying to get into 6th Motors as a driver, they send guys out constantly and their are often opportunities to volunteer. They have found themselves in the thick of it through both wars.

I will take your wife's side and think about your kids and what it will be like for them to grow up without a father. I'm sure you know people are dying in these wars. It's a lot to put a family through even if you come out alright. The only way I wouldn't do this again is if I had already had kids, but I can only speak for myself.

Good luck,

Mike