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07-23-13, 08:46 PM
Thread: IRR to Reserve 0211
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I can't give you any information on the above but...
I can't give you any information on the above but I will say that whatever you do, DO NOT fall off contract. Re-enlist in the IRR if the time comes and you are not in the SMCR by then. Being in the...
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07-23-13, 08:41 PM
Thread: Reserve TIS/TIG Question
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Is there any member on this site that has ever...
Is there any member on this site that has ever sat on a promotion board panel or have in depth knowledge of how and what a board looks for? I have a personal question to ask.
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07-23-13, 08:39 PM
Thread: Reserve TIS/TIG Question
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For anyone that may be in a similar position now...
For anyone that may be in a similar position now or in the future; I have found an answer to my own question. Any time served in another service counts as 'continued service', as far as the SMCR is...
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07-23-13, 09:27 AM
Thread: From ARNG to USMC
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And I'm gonna go ahead and assume that your next...
And I'm gonna go ahead and assume that your next question might be, don't I get to keep my rank? No, you will not. However, you will probably come in as a contract E-3 though.
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07-23-13, 08:56 AM
Thread: From ARNG to USMC
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Here is another thing to consider as well. If you...
Here is another thing to consider as well. If you are planning on going into the Marine Corps Reserve, then your ARNG time will count as 'continued service'. While you will be starting over/new with...
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07-03-13, 01:51 PM
Thread: Reserve TIS/TIG Question
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Reserve TIS/TIG Question
First off, I apologize for creating a whole new thread but I was unable to find what I was looking for in the other threads.
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05-23-13, 11:44 AM
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Thanks Rocky C! We really need to change the way...
Thanks Rocky C! We really need to change the way we implement the height/weight program. "The tape test", is the worst method and we need to change it for the betterment of the institution.
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05-22-13, 06:20 PM
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As someone who has had to cut weight for weigh...
As someone who has had to cut weight for weigh ins, I have personally lost 14 lbs in 4 days for one weigh in and 13 lbs in 4 days for another weigh in. You can drop 11 pounds in the 5 days you have...
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05-17-12, 08:15 PM
Thread: Question about Active-Reserves
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Going AR
I'm surprised that they would even let you apply to the AR program and let you lat move with so little time in. Considering how tight things are getting budget wise that is. I was a...
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04-05-12, 12:10 AM
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Corrected for typos. I can answer your...
Corrected for typos.
I can answer your question as I was an Avionics Technician (6323). First, you need to realize that the military is training you to perform a job in the military and is not... -
04-04-11, 03:18 AM
Thread: "how do I get back in" Sgt and below
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Pretty much the same way my interview went. And I...
Pretty much the same way my interview went. And I would second the Marine Corps bearing! Make sure you have a good haircut and are in proper civilian attire. Don't forget the proper customs and...
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03-26-11, 12:27 AM
Thread: Info on Dog Tags + Riggers Belt Help?
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Tan Belt/MCMAP
Copy that Gunny! Thanks!
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03-25-11, 02:12 PM
Thread: Info on Dog Tags + Riggers Belt Help?
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Prior Service w/L.I.N.E. Training
I had an 11 year break in service. So, when I went through boot camp, I was trained under the L.I.N.E. system. My question is, were Marines grandfathered into Tan belt when MCMAP was instituted or...
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02-15-11, 11:56 AM
Thread: PSEP Package Questions...
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Congratulations!
Congratulations!
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02-03-11, 07:30 AM
Thread: Lat moves(reserve side)
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AdminAssassin, I just have to say, that's the...
AdminAssassin,
I just have to say, that's the best screen name I've seen on here! Awesome! -
02-02-11, 07:05 PM
Thread: Prior Service/Re-Entry (Why So Difficult)
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Well I feel for your situation. If you are...
Well I feel for your situation. If you are willing to relocate to the East Coast, I bet my PSR could get you in! If you do go the Army route I would recommend the National Guard versus the Army...
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02-02-11, 05:12 PM
Thread: Prior Service/Re-Entry (Why So Difficult)
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Contact a Recruiter/PSR asap! Try to avoid any...
Contact a Recruiter/PSR asap! Try to avoid any break in service so you don't loose any TIG.
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06-25-10, 10:38 PM
Thread: .mil to .civ back to .mil?
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Going back
You will keep your rank. I was out for 9 years and will be re-enlisting at my last grade w/TIG starting again from the date of enlistment. That whole fit rep gap will be a pain to sort out as hussaf...
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04-29-10, 12:24 PM
Thread: Priors who go to OCS
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OCS Age Limit
All,
Does anyone know what the age cut-off is for OCS? I am prior service and was told that I am too old. I was told that prior service time does not 'subtract' from your age to put you under the... -
01-09-10, 09:08 AM
Thread: Re-join after 14 yrs.
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Off-Contract Reenlistment
P8400,
I am in a similar situation. What I was told by the PSR is that you have to find a drilling reserve unit that is under T/O for your rank. So that somewhat limits your choices. Also, you may... -
01-08-10, 08:12 AM
Thread: Getting back in
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OCS Max Age
I actually asked an OSO about this. As long as your Max Constructive age is below 35 you are good to go. So, you have plenty of time.
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09-22-09, 09:58 PM
Thread: "how do I get back in" Sgt and below
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AR v. AD
My last duty station was I & I and we had some AR Marines in the unit. It seemed like they were always complaining about promotions being slower for them. I remember it took this one SSgt forever to...
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09-22-09, 09:49 PM
Thread: USMC Reserves
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Going Marine Reserve
The ironic part of this is that you will have a much easier time getting into the Marine Reserves then a prior service Marine would! Good luck!
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09-22-09, 09:44 PM
Thread: MCL bans khaki shirt:(
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Maybe he should be directing his efforts to more...
Maybe he should be directing his efforts to more important issues such as revising and streamlining off-contract re-enlistments of prior service Marines back into the AD & Reserve force.
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09-21-09, 09:05 PM
Thread: Ray Lewis stops Chargers
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Yeah, someone in the media called it a "Walk off...
Yeah, someone in the media called it a "Walk off tackle". Awesome! :D
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Ghost Of Iwo Jima
04-04-24, 11:35 PM in Open Squad Bay