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Hello Marines and Poolees, just wanted to let everyone know I finally earned the title. Graduated on April 1st, 1st BN Delta Co. PLT 1016. If there are any other new Marines from Sweet Sixteen hit me...

Sounds a lot like my case. I have been in the enlistment process since mid-09'. Had to get 15 college credits because of a homeschool diploma, as well as have those moral and dependent waivers...

However, I certainly agree that waivers are incredibly hard to come by these days.. It took me a good 6 months and 3 meetings with the CO of the RS to finally swear in. Good luck to those who need a...

With all due respect, Sgt Leprechaun, I believe it is specifically saying that only 46 felony waivers were granted, not 46 moral waivers in general.. There are atleast 4 or 5 Poolees that needed...

I definitely agree, and there seems to have been a lot of ridiculous and redundant questions recently. But to be fair, Poolee Needham, I used to see you post quite a bit in Ask A Marine, much of it...

Thats a shame that it is for Navy only. I was able to go on two cruises aboard the USS Whidbey Island, LSD-41. One was around 92 or 93 and they had just come home from enforcing immigration policies...

Good afternoon Marines,
As the son of a Senior Chief I grew up around the Navy, and some of my favorite memories were going on the "tiger cruises" when the families of the sailors would get to...

Thank you for your reply Cpl! If I do not make CWS II what will happen? Will I just be given whatever MOS is available in my city?

I have one more question related to this topic. I am a decent swimmer, so I think I should be okay, but if I am unable to make CWS II swimmer at boot camp will I lose my MOS or will I be given the...

Awesome, thats what I was hoping. Thank you for your reply LCpl Otten, you always come through with excellent info!

Hello Marines,
While looking for some info about MOS school for AAVs, I came across this website (http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/aasbn/) and it confused me a bit. It says that the AAV Crewman's...

Thank you LCpl, and God bless!

I do understand that as it pertains to active duty Marines, but I am joining the Reserves, Corporal. From what I understand, as long as I can make CWS II Swimmer, my slot as an 1833 is good to go.

meant to say "I will come back on here and let everyone know..." Oops!

*Update*

Good afternoon Marines! After weeks of paper work (my packet is the size of a novel) and biting my nails as I wait to hear from the recruiter, my moral and dependent waivers have finally...

I just got back from my recruiters office and I must say I am incredibly excited. Thanks to the increase in manpower to 206,000 a lot of jobs just opened up in my area.

This leaves me with the...

Here's an update to this post.

Unfortunately, as it turns out, I won't be getting this MOS because my recruiter realized I would need a secret security clearance (which would be hard to get with a...

Thanks for taking the time to give me some the info, Cpl. It doesn't sound too bad.

WMarine, yes I know the recruiter can answer some of my questions but I was looking more for some info...

Also, how long and where is the schooling for this MOS?

Also, would like to apologize in advance if this has been covered before, the search function doesn't seem to be working for me. Thanks again!

Hello and a wonderful day to all of you Marines!
I am in an excellent mood today because after many months waiting for a slot, my recruiter called me into his office, had me fill out my paper work...

Awesome. Thank you very much for the advice Sergeant! Are you from the Jacksonville area?

Thanks for all of the advice, Marines!

My brother has a few rifles, so I will go try and see what feels comfortable. Unfortunately, there's no open country near me here in the heart of...

That's good to know that it should work itself out. I do have glasses but it is probably time I updated my prescription. Thanks for the input Sergeant!

Hello again Marines!
I have yet another question and since you have all been so helpful with my previous inquiries I figured you may be able to give me some advice on this one. I am right...