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Hello, So I am 17 and just recently earned my Eagle Scout. I am planning to enlist after highschool, which will be over in 2016. I have heard rumors that if you have Eagle you can be promoted up to an E-2 when you join. Is this true at all?
Thank you
Old Marine
06-24-15, 05:50 PM
Fill out your profile and maybe someone will answer you. Being an Eagle Scout you should be able to fill out the profile.
Marine1011
06-24-15, 06:04 PM
And never ever ask a recruiter. How would a recruiter know as much as us about these things?
Fill out your profile and maybe someone will answer you. Being an Eagle Scout you should be able to fill out the profile.
Done.
USMC 2571
06-24-15, 07:35 PM
See a recruiter about this question, I'm not positive that any of us would know, except some guys who are in the Corps as we speak. josephd, munkyvsrobot, LCPL1341 and a few others. But check with your recruiting office as soon as you can, and let us know on this same thread what the answer is?
mexbearlll
06-24-15, 09:20 PM
My Son is an Eagle Scout and yes, He was promoted to Pfc at the end of Boot Camp. Once He earned the title Marine. But that was two years ago.
grillin
06-25-15, 11:33 AM
If you are extremely hard core w/leadership skills like Eagle Scout. Then are you wanted by the cops or something. R U Nuts. Either get 2 years in college & go be an officer in some cushy leadership environment or experience what a hard corps can do to minimize PTSD. The marines have the least amount of PTSD of all the branches of service. Why; you may ask. Heres your answer. Discipline. You don't need to look. Cuz theirs more.
FistFu68
06-25-15, 11:57 AM
Your full of Chit...Chesty Puller had PTSD why do you think he used 2 go 2 the brig & socialize with the 100%ers :D
Old Marine
06-25-15, 12:26 PM
If you are extremely hard core w/leadership skills like Eagle Scout. Then are you wanted by the cops or something. R U Nuts. Either get 2 years in college & go be an officer in some cushy leadership environment or experience what a hard corps can do to minimize PTSD. The marines have the least amount of PTSD of all the branches of service. Why; you may ask. Heres your answer. Discipline. You don't need to look. Cuz theirs more.
Coming out of the woodwork today.
silveradomick
06-25-15, 01:34 PM
Pay no attention to the old farts, they are crotchety and like to flex their internet muscles in an attempt to relive their "glory" days (which are more glorious to remember with each passing day).
Eagle Scout is no easy task, and I congratulate you on your accomplishment!
To answer your question, yes, Eagle Scout will likely ensure your promotion to E-2 upon graduation from recruit training. Confirm that with your recruiter to be certain, and make sure you review the paperwork you are signing for enlistment. If it's not in there, it won't happen, so be certain.
FistFu68
06-25-15, 01:50 PM
Not if your an UNQ...yes congrats on the Scout achievement wouldn't be all 2 concerned about what rank I got outta boot...
Old Marine
06-25-15, 06:39 PM
Must have had many, many, many Eagle Scouts in my platoon when we graduated back in 1953. We were all Pfc's. Even had a Pfc. Drill Instructor.
FistFu68
06-25-15, 07:12 PM
Yessir Gunny but I never had a DI that was a UNQ or never seen 1 either Semi old Fart here :D
silveradomick
06-25-15, 08:16 PM
Nothing wrong with following the 7 P's when starting his career. You know the ones:
Proper Prior Planning Prevents **** Poor Performance
FistFu68
06-25-15, 09:57 PM
Yup I wish him well hope he enjoys snapping in as much as I did :scared:
doc h fmf
06-25-15, 11:45 PM
Hey Silver you only have 6 ps lol.
Semper Fi my brother.
Stephen Doc Hansen HM3 FMF
silveradomick
06-26-15, 06:30 AM
Yeah that filter gets me every time. Why on Earth is P-I double S censored?
irpat54
06-26-15, 09:35 AM
Pay no attention to the old farts, they are crotchety and like to flex their internet muscles in an attempt to relive their "glory" days (which are more glorious to remember with each passing day).
Eagle Scout is no easy task, and I congratulate you on your accomplishment!
To answer your question, yes, Eagle Scout will likely ensure your promotion to E-2 upon graduation from recruit training. Confirm that with your recruiter to be certain, and make sure you review the paperwork you are signing for enlistment. If it's not in there, it won't happen, so be certain.
great post, and response. and great advice..
MunkyVsRobot
06-26-15, 04:16 PM
I wouldnt worry about what your rank could possibly be after recruit training if you havent even joined the delayed entry program yet.
But yes you would rate a meritorious promotion to PFC out of boot camp being an eagle scout.