Originally Posted by
JWDevilDog
Oohrah Marines,
I would like to start by saying I previously had a different name on this site, but that was back before Recruit Training and I can't remember what it was. So, I made this one.
I am currently an 0481 (Landing Support) on active duty, stationed in Okinawa. I am interested in doing a lat-move to 0211, Counter Intel. My reasons for this are many and varied.
I understand in order to lat-move into 0211 you must be an NCO with at least two years remaining on your contract after schooling. Obviously, this lat-move would not happen right away. It would be within the next year. I am open to re-enlisting (or extending first, if need be) in order to do this lat-move. I have looked at all the other requirements and fit the bill (I turn 21 in a month).
My reason for this post is simply for advice or stories. What is it like being an 0211? I have heard that CI/HUMINT Marines deploy a lot in today's world, and that is fantastic. Is this one of those MOS's in which you can't really say "Well, the day to day life of an 0211 is like this...?"
What, if anything, can I do to prepare myself for the lat-move? I have taken the DLAB and passed, albiet barely. I scored 104. Does this qualify me to learn a Cat4 language? Is this waiverable or is the DLAB retestable if this score is insufficient. From what I have gathered on the internet, the Marine Corps requires a 100 to pass the DLAB, but I have been unable to find information on if they have higher score requirements for the individual language categories.
If nothing else, I would greatly appreciate it if some CI/HUMINT Marines could give some stories, generic things that I might have to look forward to, if I make the cut.
Any tips, advice, general suggestions, or stories are much appreciated.
Thanks Marines.
Semper Fi.