Question about Presidential Guard

[COMSTOCK21]

Hello poolees and Marines. This is Poolee Cox. I had a couple of questions about Presidential Guard. First, I DEP"d in early Feb. 07 under an open contract. My two choices that I wanted were Aviation Mechanic and Marine Corps Security Forces (PRP). Well found out yesterday I was denied Aviation Mechanic and offered Presidential Guard under the MCSF. I was wondering is this guaranteed in my enlistment? If so, were can I find information on Presidential Guard as far as duties, mos school and such? Thanks

[Warrior07]

Why were you denied Aviation Mechanic?

[COMSTOCK21]

I have no idea why. But wouldnt it be harder to get Presidential Guard than Aviation Mechanic?

[Integrity57]

Maybe they denied you Aviation Mechanic b/c of your ASVAB score? I believe your scores pretty much dictate your MOS options.

[Integrity57]

Oh yeah I should mention that I'm currently attending an Aircraft Maintence Technologies School, it's a civilian school and I'm a civilian, but the course is pretty much the same stuff most, if not all, branches of the military use to teach their Aviation Mechanics. But here's a question from a test I just took this week, enjoy;

If the hydraulic system pressure is normal while the engine driven pump is running, but there is no pressure after the engine has been shut off, it indicates

A- no air pressure in the accumulator.
B- the system relief valve setting is too high.
C- the pressure regulator is set too high.

[Soon2BeVIP]

I have no idea what that question means, but I'm gonna go with letter B

[Integrity57]

It's a question about a Hydraulic pump on an aircraft with turbine engines, I know how you feel, i felt completely lost when we started that section. Anyone else want to give it a shot?

[sabbs88]

isnt Presidential Guard a billet when you reenlist?

[Quinbo]

Presidential guard is a "B" billet. You would either be at Camp David, Quantico or the White House. How tall are you?

[Integrity57]

Oh yeah I should mention that I'm currently attending an Aircraft Maintence Technologies School, it's a civilian school and I'm a civilian, but the course is pretty much the same stuff most, if not all, branches of the military use to teach their Aviation Mechanics. But here's a question from a test I just took this week, enjoy;

If the hydraulic system pressure is normal while the engine driven pump is running, but there is no pressure after the engine has been shut off, it indicates

A- no air pressure in the accumulator.
B- the system relief valve setting is too high.
C- the pressure regulator is set too high.

By the way, the correct answer is A.

[Soon2BeVIP]

By the way, the correct answer is A.
Ugh I should've gone with my first instinct. Oh well. I knew it wasn't C...and my first instinct was A...but I kept going through A and B thinking about it and finally settled on B. Oops

[COMSTOCK21]

I'm 6' 1/2". My recruiter also said that it would be guaranteed to me when I sign my contract. I thought no mos was guaranteed? I'm confused bout this mos stuff. I'll ask my recruiter to lay it all out and i'll keep you all updated.

[rolive]

Yeah, This is the billet my Recruiter got for me. I am only 5'11 so maybe its close enough to sneak by on 6 feet even when wearing boots.

[Kildars]

Just to post some official information about your initial question:

MOS 6162, Presidential Support Specialist


Summary. Presidential support specialists perform duties incident to the mission of the executive flight detachment of HMX-1. This MOS will be assigned as a skill designator MOS only.
Requirements/Prerequisites
(1) Skill qualified in a primary MOS from any of the following OccFlds: 25 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl25.htm), Operational Communications; 58 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl58.htm), Military Police and Corrections; 60/61 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl60-62.htm), Aircraft Maintenance; 63/64 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl63-64.htm), Avionics; 65 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl65.htm), Aviation Ordnance; 66 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl66.htm), Aviation Supply; or 70 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl70.htm), Airfield Services.
(2) Possess a top secret clearance (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa120901a.htm).
(3) Possess a Yankee White (YW) access. (Note: "Yankee White" is a special clearance for Presidential Access).
(4) Satisfactory performance of the below-listed duties for the initial 6 months of assignment to the HMX-1 executive flight detachment.
Duties
(1) MGySgt to LCpl:
(a) Maintains, distributes, repairs, inspects, tests, crews, and provides security for HMX-1 executive flight detachment helicopter airframes and components.
(b) Performs duties relating to the HMX-1 presidential support mission.

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl6162.htm

Good luck.

[Kildars]

There is also some more information about this MOS here. (http://www.leatherneck.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36296)

[stephanieh]

Just to post some official information about your initial question:

MOS 6162, Presidential Support Specialist


Summary. Presidential support specialists perform duties incident to the mission of the executive flight detachment of HMX-1. This MOS will be assigned as a skill designator MOS only.
Requirements/Prerequisites
(1) Skill qualified in a primary MOS from any of the following OccFlds: 25 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl25.htm), Operational Communications; 58 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl58.htm), Military Police and Corrections; 60/61 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl60-62.htm), Aircraft Maintenance; 63/64 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl63-64.htm), Avionics; 65 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl65.htm), Aviation Ordnance; 66 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl66.htm), Aviation Supply; or 70 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl70.htm), Airfield Services.
(2) Possess a top secret clearance (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa120901a.htm).
(3) Possess a Yankee White (YW) access. (Note: "Yankee White" is a special clearance for Presidential Access).
(4) Satisfactory performance of the below-listed duties for the initial 6 months of assignment to the HMX-1 executive flight detachment.
Duties
(1) MGySgt to LCpl:
(a) Maintains, distributes, repairs, inspects, tests, crews, and provides security for HMX-1 executive flight detachment helicopter airframes and components.
(b) Performs duties relating to the HMX-1 presidential support mission.

http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl6162.htm

Good luck.

Now what is a "Yankee White" clearance? Is it what I think it is? (Being an American born full blooded Caucasian?) Meaning that those who are of other races need not apply?

[Quinbo]

Phonectic alphabet. White or Whiskey is the "W" Yankee is the "Y"
Look it up after you get down off your horse.

[sabbs88]

Presidential Support a 4 year commitment or 5?

[Kildars]

Now what is a "Yankee White" clearance? Is it what I think it is? (Being an American born full blooded Caucasian?) Meaning that those who are of other races need not apply?
Yeah, that's it. The Marine Corps is a racist military organization, if you're not white I don't know why you're even DEPing in. Your options are very limited.





Yankee white is just another security clearance, about the same as a "Top Secret" clearance. It is specifically for people working with the President. It requires a Single Scope Background Investigation by the DoD.

[stephanieh]

Yeah, that's it. The Marine Corps is a racist military organization, if you're not white I don't know why you're even DEPing in. Your options are very limited.





Yankee white is just another security clearance, about the same as a "Top Secret" clearance. It is specifically for people working with the President. It requires a Single Scope Background Investigation by the DoD.

No worries, I am as white is they come.

[Kildars]

No worries, I am as white is they come.

Well, sorry, it's only white MALES. And no females from Tacoma, Washington. Because your high school football team sucks :-p, Federal Way HS > everything :)