PFC out of boot camp?

[gnarkill04]

I heard from my friend who brought me into wanting to go in, that if you bring in a new recruit for the recruiter, you automaticall make PFC? Is this true?

Also, what other things can I do during and/or before boot camp to make PFC by the time I get out?

[Tiny90]

thats what they told me so i brought them recruits. lol

also if your the Guide i think you get PFC as well. idk about squad leaders... i think they get it also (at least they did in '89) and i read that one recruit from each batalion is awarded the Dress Blues for graduation and he gets promoted as well (?).

[yellowwing]

Usually if you help bring in 2 contracts you'll get PFC. As far as additional measures, read through past posts and use the search feature of the site.

[Rowe907]

In Alaska its two referrals lands you a promotion. Also being the first from your graduating class to enlist (me) lands you that. Just sign the paper, if you work hard enough, youll have no problem making higher ranks.

[Tiny90]

out here its pretty much we give them one, they give us one. makes it easy. if we give them a recruit, the next to walk in freely is ours.

[gnarkill04]

Besides recruiting other people, how else could I earn PFC out of boot camp?

[JChebahtah]

If you were in JROTC in high school for at least two years. Or if you're the guide or company honorman, I believe.

[Qwarkeh]

Here you go, this is the complete list of how you can become a contract PFC:

http://usmilitary.about.com/od/marines/l/bladvrank.htm

[CEV1987]

Yes. 2 referrals or if your like a guide, squad leader or even the scribe. You'll most likely get promoted meritouriously(SP?) When I was on the Island, 10% of the platoon got promoted. The easiest thing would be get a buddy to to go with you then you would be a contract PFC.

[gnarkill04]

Haha, actually my friend is the one who brought me into my recruiter.

[Dan629]

I do have a question regarding this...


I have one referral already and he is currently in Boot Camp. Say I do not get another before I ship.. But when I get back I managet to get one.. Does it still get me the promotion for having two? I'm really curious about this because I don't know if I will get another before I leave.

[butts]

you should worry about making it through bootcamp first, contracted or not if you dont make it you dont get to be a glorious pfc, just my 2cents

butts

[BR34]

I do have a question regarding this...


I have one referral already and he is currently in Boot Camp. Say I do not get another before I ship.. But when I get back I managet to get one.. Does it still get me the promotion for having two? I'm really curious about this because I don't know if I will get another before I leave.

I believe you would still pick up PFC, though the process would probably be fubar, having to deal with admin at your MOS school and whatnot. I know someone that picked up LCpl that way, and she didn't pin on until 3 months after getting those referrals.

[kelley26]

thats what they told me so i brought them recruits. lol

also if your the Guide i think you get PFC as well. idk about squad leaders... i think they get it also (at least they did in '89) and i read that one recruit from each batalion is awarded the Dress Blues for graduation and he gets promoted as well (?).

Everybody gets Dress Blues out of boot now... Even the ****bird(s).

[gnarkill04]

I thought only certain graduates get Blues out of boot?

[DGardner]

That's how it was, Now all Marines are issued Dress Blues right out of boot camp.

[kelley26]

On graduation day... The Guide will get to wear his Blues Delta (or)Charlie uniform (the tan shirts, Delta is the short sleeve, Charlie is the long sleeve) or his Dress Blue uniform (the jacket, ya know the sharp suit that everybody wished they owned) depending on the temperature an crap outside. When you will either be wearing your Service Charlie (or) Bravo uniform (the tan shirts, Charlie is short sleeved, Bravo is long sleeved) or your Service Alpha uniform (the green jacket, full green pretty much).


I know I graduate around Sept. sometime (when its still a little toasty at the Island), So I will probably be wearing Charlies when the guide is wearing Deltas. Not unless I'm the guide:)


Please Correct if I'm wrong Marines & Poolees!

[USMCMason]

As of 080104, when I graduated, the guides (and CO honorman) wear Dress Bravo's. Everyone else wears Dress Charlies.