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06-19-16, 04:48 AM
Thread: Marine corps reserves
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IMA program utilizes reserve Marines to augment...
IMA program utilizes reserve Marines to augment active duty units to fill deployment requirements or to backfill for those deployed. You can arrange your schedule in most cases instead of doing the...
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06-18-16, 07:02 PM
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This training was developed so Marines will...
This training was developed so Marines will understand that standards have not been lowered so women can integrate into combat arms MOSs. The standards have been RAISED for everyone.
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06-17-16, 03:23 PM
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The PFT/CFT scoring system is being revamped also...
The PFT/CFT scoring system is being revamped also for men/women and old/young. However, the scoring will still be gender-normed meaning women can do less pullups and run slower and still score...
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06-17-16, 01:55 PM
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Thanks I certainly will. I read posts pretty...
Thanks I certainly will. I read posts pretty regularly but don't post much.
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06-17-16, 01:45 PM
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I don't have time to be offended because I'm...
I don't have time to be offended because I'm packing my seabag to head back to Afghanistan. I've been a Marine for over 20 years and seen many improvements over that time. This is one of them.
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06-17-16, 12:57 PM
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There are several physical tasks that must be...
There are several physical tasks that must be accomplished in order to go to MOS school, more demanding tasks are required to graduate, and there are even more required to go to a load bearing unit...
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06-17-16, 12:54 PM
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You guys have it all WRONG. I've actually...
You guys have it all WRONG. I've actually attended the training. The Marine Corps has moved to a standards based approach to assigning Marines (male and female) to units. This whole thing has...
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07-29-14, 05:09 AM
Thread: Inter service transfer opportunity?
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Interservice transfers are done through a...
Interservice transfers are done through a selection board which meets twice a year. They are announced through messages. Here is the last one.
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07-20-14, 02:54 AM
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That unit in Tampa is a good one.
That unit in Tampa is a good one.
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07-20-14, 02:50 AM
Thread: Go through Reserve Program or wait?
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Many people want to be in recon so it's tough to...
Many people want to be in recon so it's tough to get in. If you live close to a recon reserve unit, you can enlist and get a shot. There are no guarantees because you have to pass the training. ...
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07-20-14, 02:39 AM
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The supply/logistics/accounting field is...
The supply/logistics/accounting field is extremely important in the Corps. Marines that can learn the job and excel are worth their weight in gold. Enlisting and serving in this field will...
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07-19-14, 11:41 PM
Thread: Few questions for future reservist
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Experiences in the reserves can vary considerably...
Experiences in the reserves can vary considerably depending on what unit you affiliate with. A reserve career is really what you make it. You have much more control over what you do than active...
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04-27-14, 10:59 PM
Thread: Wearing or using surplus MARPAT in public?
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I have no problem whatsoever with civilians...
I have no problem whatsoever with civilians wearing USMC stuff. After all imitation is the best form of flattery and the gear is pretty good. Although, I do have a problem with wannabees playing...
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04-27-14, 10:48 PM
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A lot of Marines lift heavy and consume vast...
A lot of Marines lift heavy and consume vast quantities of protein shakes and then have trouble meeting ht/wt standards because they are not lean enough. I've seen too many good Marines forced out...
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04-27-14, 10:42 PM
Thread: Reserve to Active Duty?
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I enlisted in the reserve prior to going to OCS...
I enlisted in the reserve prior to going to OCS and going active duty. I'm glad I did it because I got the bootcamp experience, worked in an enlisted MOS, and got a bit more cred when I was a LT. ...
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03-22-13, 10:45 PM
Thread: SMCR IMA option questions
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There are a few things you can do. First,...
There are a few things you can do. First, contact the prior service recruiter at the closest reserve training center. You can join the SMCR or find and IMA billet. The difference is that SMCR...
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03-13-13, 09:37 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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November 2012.
November 2012.
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03-12-13, 10:23 PM
Thread: Are you older than dirt?
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I remember the good ole days when we shined...
I remember the good ole days when we shined boots, pressed cami's, wore field jackets, slept in shelter halves, and ate dehydrated potato patties in MREs (without heaters).
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03-12-13, 10:06 PM
Thread: A few questions
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All the services and the guard have their unique...
All the services and the guard have their unique mission and I would never critize any. If you can get a flight contract (I think that means going warrant officer in the guard) then I believe it...
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02-09-12, 10:22 PM
Thread: Females allowed COMBAT ENGINEER MOS?
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Old thread.
Old thread.
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01-26-12, 08:27 AM
Thread: Can I choose specific MOS after MCT?
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I've been a Marine since 1995. Spent 4 years in...
I've been a Marine since 1995. Spent 4 years in 3rd MAW. The only Hueys I've seen have been in 80's Vietnam movies.
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01-10-12, 05:28 AM
Thread: Reserve to Active - NEW INFO NEED HELP
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Go on Marines.mil search under Orders "PRIOR...
Go on Marines.mil search under Orders "PRIOR SERVICE AND RESERVE AUGMENTATION ENLISTMENTS INTO THE REGULAR MARINE CORPS"
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01-06-12, 06:57 AM
Thread: Older poolee question!
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I went through PI when I was 22. I don't believe...
I went through PI when I was 22. I don't believe I was treated any different than the 17-19 year olds. Word of warning: don't buy alcohol for those underage when you are at MCT/SOI or MOS school.
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12-13-11, 05:43 AM
Thread: Does Reserve TIS count towards pay? (O-1E)
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Your pay entry base date (PEBD) is what is used...
Your pay entry base date (PEBD) is what is used to calculate years for pay. So all the years spent in reserve will apply when you go active. Your SAT years in the reserve do not count for the active...
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12-08-11, 06:59 PM
Thread: Age, when to talk to a recruiter.
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Young people often change their mind and...
Young people often change their mind and recruiters are very busy and don't want to spend their valuable time with people that won't be enlisting soon.
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