EastofWest18
08-02-10, 08:23 PM
Is there anyone on this forum who is familiar with CID's application process? I have seen a number of non-.mil websites that state to apply for CID one must be active duty as opposed to reserve. I have not seen anything on any .mil website that states it is necessary for someone to be active duty to apply, only to hold the position.
I am a long-term thought type of person, and I am interested in this MOS as a future career move. I currently have an enlisted reserve contract, and was curious if after 1) rank of Cpl. is achieved and 2) the 1.5 year reserve service time period before one can apply to go active were done someone could apply to go active duty and immediately become an apprentice for CID.
An additional two things. First, I understand that my first priority is to prepare for Boot Camp this October. I am not worrying about this future possibility over my immediate future, I am just curious to see if it will ever be a possibility. Second, I understand the other requirements such as the age, GT score, and clearance issues. I am asking a very narrow question regarding if it is a requirement to already by active duty before applying or if a reservist can apply and if accepted go active as an apprentice.
Bellow is a copy of the USMCHQ Security Divisions requirements for applying for CID (I believe that this happens to be CID's HQ website).
http://www.hqmc.usmc.mil/PP&O/PS/psl/mosReqs.asp
Bellow is a copy of an example of a website that says one must be active duty to apply. I may not be reading the above requirements correctly, but I do not see a requirement to be active when making the initial application as is stated in this .com website.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2419872/how_to_join_the_marine_corps_criminal.html?cat=31
Thank you in advance for your responses Marines. If you would rather have this conversation via PM, feel free. I hope you all have a great day. I understand if nobody has the answer to this question, as it is rather technical.
I am a long-term thought type of person, and I am interested in this MOS as a future career move. I currently have an enlisted reserve contract, and was curious if after 1) rank of Cpl. is achieved and 2) the 1.5 year reserve service time period before one can apply to go active were done someone could apply to go active duty and immediately become an apprentice for CID.
An additional two things. First, I understand that my first priority is to prepare for Boot Camp this October. I am not worrying about this future possibility over my immediate future, I am just curious to see if it will ever be a possibility. Second, I understand the other requirements such as the age, GT score, and clearance issues. I am asking a very narrow question regarding if it is a requirement to already by active duty before applying or if a reservist can apply and if accepted go active as an apprentice.
Bellow is a copy of the USMCHQ Security Divisions requirements for applying for CID (I believe that this happens to be CID's HQ website).
http://www.hqmc.usmc.mil/PP&O/PS/psl/mosReqs.asp
Bellow is a copy of an example of a website that says one must be active duty to apply. I may not be reading the above requirements correctly, but I do not see a requirement to be active when making the initial application as is stated in this .com website.
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2419872/how_to_join_the_marine_corps_criminal.html?cat=31
Thank you in advance for your responses Marines. If you would rather have this conversation via PM, feel free. I hope you all have a great day. I understand if nobody has the answer to this question, as it is rather technical.