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Learn something new every day! Thanks for the info and congratulations to your son. When he gets back to his unit, he will be expected to pass on some of the knowledge gained at SOI West. Course...

Normally, you just pass or fail. But, in some instances your class standing can be significant. For example, at some formal schools (Intelligence is one), the class honor graduate gets first pick of...

You can request anything. But, the same answer applies. Approval/disapproval will be based on the needs of the USMC at that time. It's a gamble you'll just have to take. Let us know how it works out...

Every wannabe on here wants to be a grunt. What's your problem? Maybe, since you're so smart, you should become a nuclear engineering officer in the Navy...just say'n. Now, want to brag about your...

A recruiter (I am not one) will have to answer your questions about AD/reserve contracts. Just like you, everybody wants to be a grunt but there are only so many infantry contracts to go around, and...

There's that moving target. After reading that, I can't pinpoint any specific MOS's which will be most affected negatively. AAV crewmembers will be in high demand still. Added firepower means we...

I am not a recruiter (never been) but I believe after the 365 days you will be discharged from the DEP. Whether they let you back in or not is a gamble (they don't have to you know). Even if they do,...

Reserve units have had to deploy a lot because of the recent wars. Could happen more often as long as there is a shooting war (Iraq/Afghanistan) going on. Also depends on the type of unit you're in....

No. Those types of things are voluntary (I'm sure it helps come promotion time and may make you more competitive over another reservist who never volunteers for anything). You're only obligated to...

Bootcamp should have taught you you are capable of more than you ever imagined. Give it your best effort every day; that's all they can expect from you. You will get out of the USMC exactly what you...

You are correct. I just can't remember about the events in between drill weekends. Don't believe they got paid because there were no orders involved. There has to be a source document (like written...

As far as I know, that is determined by the line scores on your ASVAB (and the needs of the USMC). Besides the DLB for linguists, have not heard of any other apptitude tests used to determine MOS's....

Hey Jarad, so read the "similar threads" below your question. They may be of help.
Good luck.

Good luck. There's no better job than leading Marines!

One weekend a month plus two weeks in the summer for Active Duty Training (ADT). Many reserve companies go to the MCAGCC in 29 Palms, CA for a Combined Arms Exercise (CAX).

When I was on an...

josephd hit the nail on the head (like he always does). Your chain of command (training NCO) or I&I Staff will have to cooridinate all this for you. There will need to be some type of orders involved...

Yes, it's called the ASVAB but if you have a contract you've already taken it. That is the only test used to place you in a MOS (unless you're qualified to be a linguist).

Are you asking about...

You're supposed to be a junior to be eligible to talk to a recruiter. Nothing says you can't try though; all they can do is tell you to come back when you're eligible.

Let us know what they tell...

Please allow me to add my two cents worth since my situation was vaguely familiar to yours in some respects.

I got out after my first enlistment which was a dumb mistake. This was back in 76 when...

Congratulations!

It's possible you would have some reenlistment options. As for "B" billets, one of them could be the Marine Security Guard program (embassy duty) with the State Department. You would have to meet the...

Just continue what you're doing for now and get as comfortable in the water as you can. They will teach you the techniques used to tread water. As long as you are not afraid in the pool you'll do...

Congratulations on the weight loss! You are obviously motivated.

Obviously, pull-ups is a test of upper body strength. So, anything that can build arm/shoulder/chest/back (upper body) muscle is...

Sorry, not familiar enough with those two fields to be helpful. Read the "similar threads" beneath your post. What does your recruiter say (you should be asking him these questions as well)?

I was...

Beneath your post are "similar threads". Read those for some various viewpoints and experiences.

You will have to work with your recruiter through this issue. They know the current MOS...