Marriage and NROTC Waivers?
Evening everyone,
Long story short. I was granted an NROTC (Marine Option) scholarship when I graduated high school, I accepted it and went to BU as a Midshipman 4/c. While there, I decided the Reserves would be a better suit for me, due to family concerns, so of course, I decided I would do the Reserves. I got out of NROTC right before my first year ended (owing no obligation, service or monetary) and wanted to focus on school, planning on enlisting in the Reserves once I was closer to graduating. Fast forward to present day. I was hoping to get into the 90-day reservist program, so I could go to Boot Camp this summer and then SOI-East next summer. Apparently there's absolutely no chance of that, so fine. Today my recruiter found out that, apparently since I was on the government's dime for that one year, I am now qualified as a Prior Service, and the bar just skyrocketed for me. He tells me it will take a minimum of 16 weeks, praying the waiver goes through. But then, he says once we submit my "marriage waiver", they'll turn it down immediately and I won't be able to get in, simple and plain.
Are there any recruiters who have heard of anything like this before? I really can't imagine never being a Marine, and I'm working closely with my recruiter, but I was just looking for any outside advice. Also, do I need a waiver for being married? I have no criminal, mental, medical, or any other issues, I do have one tattoo on my right shoulder blade, it is completely covered by PT gear. Thank you all for your time and advice.