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In Ranger School you can repeat it as much as you like unless:
1. You are medically disqualified.
2. You drop (quit) on request.
3. The instructors feel you are not Ranger material due to very,...

Waivers are done on a case by case benefit and this alone can have a variety of factors such as your qualifications and how desperate the USMC is. The recruiter can give you an idea if it's worth the...

The 'recon' contract is known as the UZ contract (at least when I went in in 2007). You enlist as an 03xx with a chance at INDOC and if you pass, BRC. You get 0321 once you graduate. Right now, there...

I worked with a couple of them from 4th Marine division. The thing they like was being able to travel and experience many different aspects of the Marine Corps. Work can be long at times when you...

Nice. This is an example of perseverance and planning that will set you up for success in the USMC or civilian world. Good job with negotiating.

Recruiters can dismiss someone from DEP for missing the recruiting functions too many times. Judging from your comment, the recruiter probably thinks you're not serious on joining. Think from the...

It would help you in getting a slot since slots are limited. However, other MOSs are considered too. For example, if you're a Special Operations Marine (CSO) and you score high on a DLAB, you would...

Reserves is a separate contract than active duty- meaning active duty contracts, if that's what you want. Here are the facts. If you plan to join as a reservist and switch to active duty in the...

You won't even pass the initial strength test (IST). Don't ship until you can pass the IST with full confidence. If you don't meet physical standards now, it will burn you in the long run. Remember,...

Focus on being a Marine. Know your weaknesses and strengths. Honestly, if you wanna be a DI, work on your leadership skills. Study USMC leadership traits and principles. Practice them. You can google...

Boot Camp isn't hard. They seldom weed recruits out anymore so unless you fail multiple times, get really hurt or sick, assault anyone or just refused to train, you'll graduate.

You will do close...

1. It depends on the unit and billet. Only those in special operations are issued M4A1s.

2. The rank to Lcpl is pretty much automatic. To be promoted to Cpl and above, you MUST do well on the PFT,...

Infantry slots are tight. You have a year to be in DEP. If you don't get what you want, you can change or drop. You may want to consider asking for a security forces contract. You will do the same...

Those things you mentioned are ok to bring to boot camp. Get certified for language proficiency ASAP as well like what crazymjb said.

For language schools you have to take the Defense Language...

1. School is 3 months. Keep in mind you may have to wait weeks before picking up a class. Most of the materials taught are pretty up to date. However, new equipment always comes out so as a Marine,...

You have to figure out what units are in Florida and see if they have Marines fitting your billet/MOS. The other answers are right in terms of the unit in VA (since you're an obligated reservists)...

There is a shortage of Marines trying out for MARSOC Critical Skills Operators right now. The draw down in operations in Afghanistan will allow you to prep yourself for MARSOC mentally and...

0656 have been phased out and any Marine that held that MOS are now re classed as 0651s.

Grunts who are not boots will generally not mess with you- as long as you do your job, you are fine. Every...

You don't necessarily need a degree to attend OCS. However, you will need at least 60 semester units to attend and you will have to get a BA/BS degree to receive commission. The education must be...

You will learn how to program, trouble shoot and operate radios. You will also learn about remoting radios, setting up antennas, basic radio wave propagation/basic electronics and operating...

Generally, the MOS is limited by availability and location. There is a battery and an anti armor training unit in Oklahoma. The closest infantry units are in Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana. In some...

Infantry contracts are competitive. Your other option would be to go security forces. You will be trained as an 03xx but for the first few years, you will serve with the Marine Corps Security...

In the reserves, there are some active duty tours you can do.

Assuming you have not done any active duty as a drilling reservist, you completed Initial Active Duty Training, you're in 'good...

Anyone attending can be put into a leadership position to test you out (Pvts, PFCs, etc). Though they don't mean much, it is a good experience in applying leadership traits and principles you learned...

You go to MCT. Then it's off to 29 Palms for Field Radio Operators Course for 48 days (not including 2 wks you have to wait to pick up class.)

A radio operator can be stationed in any unit:...