Getting back in?

[Jarhed]

So,

Have any of you Marines out there managed to get back in? I'm trying to get into a Reserve unit here in Southern Mexifornia (was told that was my only option nowadays, nobody can get back on Active Duty) which is fine. I've been out way too long (ended IRR in 1990) and want to at least be available.

Apparently, the Marine Corps isnt having the same problems as the Army with recruitment. Plenty of motivated young men doing everything they can to get to Parris Island or San Diego to earn their titles. This of course, makes my efforts difficult. After talking to a prior service recruiter, I requested my fitness reports and service records so he could setup interviews with Reserve I&I staff. Supposedly, it will take about 4-6 months for my records to get to me.

Anyone have any other advice?

[Sparrowhawk]

Try to get into your old uniforms.

Might have to work from that end first...


You might not be able to do all that Raping, Killing ,Pillaging and Burning you once did...



LMAO

[TRLewis]

4-6 months? No it wont, 2-3 weeks is more like it. I talked to a gunny about getting back in he said no problem just had to wait for the open period.

[Jarhed]

Originally posted by Sparrowhawk
Try to get into your old uniforms.

Might have to work from that end first...


You might not be able to do all that Raping, Killing ,Pillaging and Burning you once did...



LMAO

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well, I know full well I wont get back into my original uniforms, but I have no prob buying more. I'm in pretty decent shape still, but I'm heavier than the guidelines require. I competed in bodybuilding for a few years and I'm still above 200 lbs at 5'7". Not a whole lot of fat, just a little too much muscle (which I was warned about before I got out). Started running again and I dont think I'll have a problem passing a PFT.

Oh, and trust me, I can still rape, kill, pillage and burn, given the appropriate weapons!

[Jarhed]

Originally posted by TRLewis
4-6 months? No it wont, 2-3 weeks is more like it. I talked to a gunny about getting back in he said no problem just had to wait for the open period.

2-3 weeks? How did you manage that? Thing is, my records are completely out of the system. If you know any way to get them faster, PLEASE let me know. I filled out a form that a Prior Service recruiter sent me and faxed it to HQMC. I also snail mailed it.

[RELEEJR0331]

I have recently joined a reserve unit in Indianapolis, IN, and am supposed to get orders to go on REC Aid for 6 months before going to recruiters school.
SEMPER FI
Cpl Lee

[hrscowboy]

sparrowhawk you need to reenlist also and if you get back in i will come join ya.. we need to old sarge in this also.. screw the age limit..

[TRLewis]

Hey HQMC moves quick, even if they are civilians they adapt and overcome. I guess too many Marines calling they are taking too long. But yeah I got a DD-214 in week and half, then a corrected 215 in 2 weeks, and got all my records on CD in 2 and a half weeks. As long as you faxed it you're good to go brother, they move fast and always answer their phones.

[Jarhed]

Originally posted by TRLewis
Hey HQMC moves quick, even if they are civilians they adapt and overcome. I guess too many Marines calling they are taking too long. But yeah I got a DD-214 in week and half, then a corrected 215 in 2 weeks, and got all my records on CD in 2 and a half weeks. As long as you faxed it you're good to go brother, they move fast and always answer their phones.

:eek: :eek:

TWO AND A HALF WEEKS??????????????????

I sent my fax about a month ago! I also followed up with snail mail. Maybe I should send again?

BTW, how long were you out? It's probably taking longer for me because I've been out of the system for some time. I got done with 2 year IRR in 1990.

[TRLewis]

I would give them a call, its almost 3 pm on the east coast and they leave around 4pm. And number of years out shouldnt matter, its all on microfishe.

[rockhopper]

It can take from a few weeks to months to get records.

I got out in 1996. I sent for copies of my DD214, and recieved them in about 2 weeks.

I also sent for some LES's covering dates in 1991. I think I initially made the request in July. I received my requested copies just this past week.

EDIT: Here is the link to the government site where I have ordered my records.

http://www.archives.gov/research_room/vetrecs/

[Toby M]

On a related note, I saw in the paper the story of a 53 yr. old Colonel who had just been asked to come back into the Corps and is heading for Iraq as soon as his training is over. No complaints, no problems (even after having served 30 some years) and he (unlike those OTHER guys), didn't go to court to keep from going back in. He saw it as his duty and is going with a smile! To all you Marines wanting to re-inlist, I no longer drink but I will tip a glass for you in your honor. My heart goes with you guys...unfortunately the years have taken their toll on this old body of mine so I remain...Best of luck!

[TRLewis]

I hate those pieces of **** that try to weasel their way out of going. I knew one who kept trying to find a reason to keep from going. And the bastard got over there and his obligation to guard is up, and he got a contract over there making 250k a year. If i was a jerk I guess i would get a ton of money too.

[Jarhed]

Originally posted by TRLewis
I would give them a call, its almost 3 pm on the east coast and they leave around 4pm. And number of years out shouldnt matter, its all on microfishe.

I will definitely call them. You wouldnt happen to have a number, would you? The address I got from the recruiter didnt list a phone, only a fax.

Rockhopper, the form you referred to is not what I got from the recruiter, but I'm going to send yours instead. I got a form called "PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SUPPORT BRANCH - Records Request Form"

I checked off the boxes requesting the Master Brief Sheet (MBS) for fitness reports, and the Official Military Personnel File (OMPF).

Sent them to Commandant of the Marine Corps (MMSB-10)
HQMC
2008 Elliot Road
Quantico, VA 22134
Fax: 703-784-5792

Maybe my mistake is waiting for the records from HQMC?

[rockhopper]

That long after serving, I don't think HQMC can do anything for you at all. I don't believe that any records at all are retained there that long. The NPRC (National Personnel Records Center) that I referenced above are probably the only place to get them. They can get anything from your service records. If they can't get something, they will forward your request to the appropriate agency.

In my above example concerning my pay records, I filled out the Form 180 to get my LES's from 1991, and sent that to NPRC. They sent me a letter saying that they did not deal with pay records, but they forwarded the request to the Defense Finance and Accounting Service. DFAS then sent the LES copies to me.

Good luck, hopefully they can help you out soon.