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...my son's fiance' left last Monday for PI. She will be in inteligence out in CA for 1.5 years. She is like a doaughter to us and we are so proud of her. While Dave was in on a 92 hour leave he popped the question so I guess I get not only a new daughter but a new Marine as well. :DDave
Gator347
10-21-08, 03:41 PM
You must have done something right:thumbup:
They will both be in our prayers:angel:
Tracer4028
10-21-08, 03:49 PM
Hi Dave! My goodness there have been a lot of changes for all of you in the past few months. Your family has certainly been blessed.
Congratulations!!:thumbup:
Congratulations on a job well done!
Schultzies
10-22-08, 09:40 AM
Congratulations!!
marinemama
10-22-08, 11:03 AM
Congrats Dave! I can see you beaming from here. My best to them both.
ScottsMom
10-22-08, 12:20 PM
Congratulations Dave!! That is awesome news and I'm sure you and your wife are super proud of both your son and your soon to be daughter-in-law!
0231Marine
10-22-08, 01:58 PM
Just curious but what do you mean she's going to be out in California for 1.5 years doing intel? She hasn't even made it through the school let alone boot camp yet. Just wondering?
Congrats though!
Corpspapa
10-26-08, 12:26 AM
Wardey ~ Corps to the Core, eh? Congrats, and best of luck to your DIL.
Corpspapa
10-26-08, 11:23 PM
Uhm..err.... should I say...Future DIL. LOL.
Just curious but what do you mean she's going to be out in California for 1.5 years doing intel? She hasn't even made it through the school let alone boot camp yet. Just wondering?
Congrats though!
Her contract with the U.S. Marine Corps. lists her MOS as a Cryptologic Linguist. This MOS takes 1.5 years and is in CA. after her boot and her MCT training. Dave
I know that she had to take a some type of test to see if she qualified for this MOS before she signed. Dave
Requirements/Prerequisites
(1) Must possess a GT score (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/blmarineasvab.htm) of 100 or higher.
(2) Possess required Defense Language Aptitude Battery (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa072301a.htm) score.
(3) Complete the required courses of instruction from the Defense Language Institute (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa042902a.htm) and Voice Process Specialist Course or demonstrate an equivalent capability (as required).
(4) Must possess a top secret security clearance (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/weekly/aa120901a.htm) based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
(5) Corporal must hold primary MOSs 2621 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl2621.htm), 2631 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl2631.htm), 2651 (http://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/marineenjobs/bl2651.htm), or 267X, Grade may be waived.
(6) No speech or hearing defects.
(7) U.S. citizen. (8) This MOS will be assigned and voided only by authority of the CMC (MM).
0231Marine
10-29-08, 12:07 PM
Her contract with the U.S. Marine Corps. lists her MOS as a Cryptologic Linguist. This MOS takes 1.5 years and is in CA. after her boot and her MCT training. Dave
Sorry, I was just confused because you said she'd be in Intelligence for 1.5 years. You meant she'll be going to school for that period.
Just some insight. Following MCT, she'll have to go to her MOS school first and learn her job, then she can go to DLI in California and learn her language and she may not be there for that long. It just depends on what language they give her.
Sorry, I was just confused because you said she'd be in Intelligence for 1.5 years. You meant she'll be going to school for that period.
Just some insight. Following MCT, she'll have to go to her MOS school first and learn her job, then she can go to DLI in California and learn her language and she may not be there for that long. It just depends on what language they give her.
Correct. Sorry for the confusion. Thanks, Dave
MGySgtSki
10-29-08, 03:21 PM
Sorry, I was just confused because you said she'd be in Intelligence for 1.5 years. You meant she'll be going to school for that period.
Just some insight. Following MCT, she'll have to go to her MOS school first and learn her job, then she can go to DLI in California and learn her language and she may not be there for that long. It just depends on what language they give her.
Not quite correct. Her training progression would go as follows:
Linguist 267X
Recruit Training
MCT
DLI in California (and the courses there are anywhere from 6-18 months
depending on the language)
MOS school in Texas
First permanent duty station
(could take more than two years to get out of training and get
to this point)
Non-Linguist - 2621, 2631, 2651
Recruit Training
MCT
MOS School in Pensacola
First Duty station
S/F
TrevelyanInc
10-30-08, 01:40 AM
I'm currently a student out here at DLI and I love this place. Small school. Everyone knows everyone. If you have any questions or concerns or just want to talk about Monterey, I'm here. Also, like the MSgt said, anywhere from 6 months for say, Spanish, to 18 more more with Post-DPLT for Korean. Plus however long at the Cryptanalysis school.
0231Marine
10-30-08, 07:31 AM
Not quite correct. Her training progression would go as follows:
Linguist 267X
Recruit Training
MCT
DLI in California (and the courses there are anywhere from 6-18 months
depending on the language)
MOS school in Texas
First permanent duty station
(could take more than two years to get out of training and get
to this point)
Non-Linguist - 2621, 2631, 2651
Recruit Training
MCT
MOS School in Pensacola
First Duty station
S/F
I stand corrected!
Sad news here and need some prayers.....It seems she was limping at PT and her DI asked what was wrong, she said her hip was sore but she was ok, the DI sent her to medical where they did an x-ray and found a slight fracture to the hip bone. She is now in female recoverey and posibly a medical discarge. I really hate this. This is what she wanted so bad and really is all she has. Give her some prayers please. Dave
Gator347
11-13-08, 08:42 AM
Tell her to fight it. There was a Recruit who graduated with my son who refused to go home. He spent months (almost a year) in and out of medical. He is now a Marine. My son was touch & go & he made it on a waiver - "Rod in is femur".
We tend to focus on the worst. Focus on knowing your Recruit will be a Marine.
We'll be praying for the both of you:angel:
ScottsMom
11-13-08, 11:25 AM
I will say a prayer in hopes that she pulls through this and can continue on to become a US Marine.
0231Marine
11-13-08, 12:15 PM
Diddo! What she said :)
Also, if she is truly determined to become a Marine and shows the Drill Instructors that she won't give up, they'll be much more inclined to work with her and help her reach her goal. If she just gives up and wants out, that's what she's going to get. Just let her know to stick with it and never give up.
If she is just medically unable to continue, there is always hope of coming home, rehabilitating and then going back.
Thanks all. I copied and pasted these replies to a letter to her today. Thanks, Dave
marinemama
11-13-08, 01:55 PM
Dave she has my prayers too...my best to her and hopefully a quick recovery.