Oreilly09
10-16-10, 02:34 AM
Hello, first and foremost I would like to thank all vetrans past and present for everything that they have done to keep the country that I love free. I am new to this forum and would like to ask a few questions, please re-direct me if I am in the wrong section.
First, I currently have my GED. When I was eightteen years old, I was looking into enlisting. My recruiter at that time said that it would not be a problem for me to enlist, and that I could ship within a month. That was in November of 2006.
Now, at the age of twenty-one, I have decided that I am ready to take on that challenge of my life and earn the title, of United States Marine. However, I have gained some weight (which I am currently working to lose to make weight, and below weight for that fact.) The local recruiter has told me that I can not enlist until I either get my High School Diploma, or 15 College credits. What has changed from 2006, until 2010 for requirements?
Secondly, doesn't the military have a Tier for candidates to enlist? Tier 1 candidates are ready to go, and Tier 2 candidates have either a GED or equivalent, and Tier 3 are basically a wash?
Thank you for all of your responses in advance.
First, I currently have my GED. When I was eightteen years old, I was looking into enlisting. My recruiter at that time said that it would not be a problem for me to enlist, and that I could ship within a month. That was in November of 2006.
Now, at the age of twenty-one, I have decided that I am ready to take on that challenge of my life and earn the title, of United States Marine. However, I have gained some weight (which I am currently working to lose to make weight, and below weight for that fact.) The local recruiter has told me that I can not enlist until I either get my High School Diploma, or 15 College credits. What has changed from 2006, until 2010 for requirements?
Secondly, doesn't the military have a Tier for candidates to enlist? Tier 1 candidates are ready to go, and Tier 2 candidates have either a GED or equivalent, and Tier 3 are basically a wash?
Thank you for all of your responses in advance.